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Mark Freda unofficially elected new mayor of Princeton Following the unofficial results of the general election on Nov. 3, Mark Freda received 9,315 votes to presumably secure the office of Princeton mayor.

Running unopposed, the Democratic candidate replaces Liz Lempert, who has served as mayor of consolidated Princeton since 2012 and did not run for reelection.

Freda would begin serving his four-year term on Jan. 1, 2021.

Preliminary and unofficial results have been posted on the Mercer County Elections website, last updated Nov. 3, as of press time, and can be viewed at https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Mercer/107134/ web.264614/#/summary.

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Mark Freda received more than 9,000 votes to presumably secure the office of Princeton mayor, according to the unofficial results of Tuesday’s general election.

ceived through Nov. 10, and provisional ballots will be tabulated post-Nov. 11.

“I am honored by the results of yesterday’s election,” Freda said in a prepared statement released

by Mueller Communications.

“It will be my privilege to work for all the residents of Princeton.

Together, we will address the issues and challenges before us.

We will be open and transparent in our decision-making processes and in our actions. All of us are the same team – the residents, the elected officials and the town staff- our goals should all be the same. I look forward to our future and all of us working together.”

Freda, 64, served on Princeton Borough council from 1986-99, and was Princeton’s first director

Residents want new Princeton superintendent to reflect ideals of ‘the Princeton way’

By LEA KAHN Staff Writer

Someone who is highly visible and personable. A visionary leader who inspires others and who is a team-builder. An outstanding communicator who is aware of the need for community involvement and seeks to make Princeton a part of their fabric.

Those are some of the characteristics being sought in the Princeton Public Schools’ new superintendent of schools, based on the results of focus groups, informal forums and an online survey administered by a consulting firm hired to help fill the vacancy.

Kevin O’Mara of School Exec Connect discussed some of his findings with the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education at its Oct. 27 meeting. The district is seeking a new superintendent of schools to replace former Superintendent of Schools Steve Cochrane, who retired in June.

The online survey elicited responses from 269 people, while the focus groups and informal forums drew more than 100 participants that included parents, students, staff and community members.

The goal of the survey and focus groups and forums was to

develop a sense of the district’s strengths and the areas that need improvement, in addition to teasing out what the community wants in a new school leader.

O’Mara said he received about two dozen emails from people who may not have felt comfortable expressing their views in a group setting. He said he also spoke to about two dozen people who called him to offer input.

When school board member Dafna Kendal expressed surprise at the small number of responses and asked O’Mara “how sure” this is what the community wants, he replied that that he did not think the response was atypical – especially given the concerns about COVID-19.

O’Mara said he conducted a survey in a Michigan school district in March, around the time that COVID-19 broke out, and received a similar response rate.

He said he felt confident that the Princeton profile is accurate, based on his experience.

He cautioned the school board that the report should not be perceived to be a scientific survey, because of the sampling methodology. The results and findings are only the perceptions of those who participated in the online

surveys, focus groups and community forums, he said.

Nevertheless, the report could be used in different ways, he said. The superintendent’s profile could be used to screen candidates, and it could also be used by the school board to find out more about the district and how it is perceived by the respondents, including how they feel about the job that the school board and the staff are doing.

“We asked questions (in the focus groups and community forums) in four key areas. We asked what are the district’s strengths and attributes. We want to get a good pool of candidates and we want to the position as attractive as possible,” O’Mara said.

O’Mara said that to be fair and transparent, the district has some challenges, such as a school board that does not always appear to work together; overcrowding issues; ongoing equity issues; and a lack of communication, based on information gleaned from input from respondents.

When the respondents were asked what they thought the new superintendent of schools should know about the district before accepting the job, a consistent See SUPERINTENDENT, Page 10A

of Emergency Services, according to the statement.

He is an active member of the Princeton Community Democratic Organization, having served on its executive board in 2018 and 2019.

A lifelong Princeton resident, Freda is a 40-year veteran of the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad and of the Princeton Fire Department. He is the current president of PFARS, and previously served as fire chief.

“I want to thank my family for their support with my first step, the idea that I run for mayor, and then, their help and support throughout the campaign – my wife, Beth, and my daughter, Rebecca, my son, Alex, my mother-in-law, Hilary, my sisters,

Maureen and Kathy, and various cousins, my niece, and my nephew,” Freda said in the statement.

“I also want to express gratitude to two people that helped my campaign meet the challenges of communicating in this time of COVID-19. Thank you to my social media strategist, Allison Mueller, and my website team from HG Media, led by Creative Director Ken Greenberg. Their help was truly invaluable.”

Freda hosted a virtual Facebook Live discussion on Nov. 5.

Past events are archived on the campaign’s website as well as the Mark Freda for Mayor Facebook page. Registration is not required.

Visit www.facebook.com/ markfredaforprinceton to watch.

Piebald fawn ‘spotted’ in Princeton

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It is not unusual to see deer in the backyard of the Hoovers in Princeton.

But on Oct. 28, they were treated to the sight of not only a brown doe, but beside her a piebald fawn. It was about 75% white with just brown spots, a rarity to see in the area.

Princeton public school teachers will receive increases through 2022

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Princeton Public Schools teachers are in line for salary increases of 2.9% for the current school year, and 2.5% for the 2021-22 school year, under a two-year contract approved by the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education.

The Princeton Regional Education Association had previously ratified the contract before presenting it to the school board. The negotiations teams representing the teachers union and the school district spent the summer working out the details of the two-year agreement.

Under the terms of the con-

tract, the salary for a new teacher is $57,076 for the 2020-21 school year, and $57,479 for the 2021-22 school year. A teacher at the top of the pay scale who holds only a bachelor’s degree will earn $95,126 in the first year of the contract and $95,529 in the second year.

A teacher who holds a master’s degree will earn between $61,706 and $102,874, depending on where they are placed in the salary scale in the first year of the contract. In the second year of the contract, the salary will range from $62,109 to $103,277.

Teachers who hold master’s degrees plus 30 additional credits, and those who hold doctorate degrees, earn more.

In addition to teachers, the Princeton Regional Education Association also represents guidance counselors and school counselors; nurses; librarians and media specialists; psychologists; social workers; learning consultants; supplementary instructors; therapists; and

athletic trainers. The salary structure applies to them, as well.

School board member Dafna Kendal said that coming to terms on the contract was a unique challenge, because neither the school board nor the teachers union had ever negotiated a contract during a pandemic.

The negotiations were cordial and reflected the partnership between the union and the school board, Kendal said.

“This is proof that there is no reason for negotiations to be combative. If we can negotiate through a pandemic and come to what I believe is a fair contract for both sides, it can be done all the time,” Kendal said.

The contract “clearly balances” the district’s goals of fiscal responsibility, labor peace and keeping students first, Kendal said. By the time this contract expires in June 2022, the district will have experienced seven years of “labor peace,” she said, pointing to the protracted

negotiations in other school districts.

Kendal said the contract also contains several cost-saving measures. The amount of extra pay for extra work remains flat. The prescription drug co-pay will double for a 90-day supply, which is a costsavings for the district.

There is flexibility for the district to hire “leave replacements” – teachers who are hired to fill in for a teacher who is taking a leave of absence – at the bottom step of the salary guide, which is $57,076 for 2020-21. Only the employee would be eligible for health insurance.

The agreement could lead to cost savings of $75,000 to $150,000, she said.

The contract also sets the tuition rates for Princeton Regional Education Association members who do not live in Princeton and who enroll their children in the Princeton Public Schools. The tuition rates apply for the duration of the contract.

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For those hired before July 2015, the tuition rate is $2,500 per child. For those hired between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2020, it is $3,200 per child. The tuition for teachers hired between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021, is $5,000.

Those hired after July 1, 2021, will pay $7,500 per child.

Princeton Regional Education Association negotiations team member Justin Matthews thanked school board members Dafna Kendal and Michele Tuck-Ponder for working through the summer to forge a contract so union members could begin the school year with the security and protection of having it in place.

“Michele and Dafna were very open with us and honest with us.

Together, we were able to solve issues and come to an agreement so we could start the school year with a sense of peace and purpose,” Matthews said.

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

Lamb’s Artillery Company, a Revolutionary War reenactment group, will conduct artillery demonstrations from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 7 in the field behind the Visitor Center Museum, Washington Crossing State Park, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville section of Hopewell Township.

The cannon firing demonstrations will be held at 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

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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 all-family 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.

Tues., November 10

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.

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Membership and registration are required to attend this virtual event. Membership is free.

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

Thurs., November 12

Photographer Vik Muniz is best known for his recreations of seminal artworks in history using everyday materials, from images torn from magazines to junk to powdered pigments.

Muniz will discuss his career as well as his creative process and his latest production in the face of the pandemic during a virtual discussion at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 12, courtesy of the Princeton University Art Museum.

Dates and details are subject to change; visit artmuseum.princeton.edu for updates.

“Memory and the Woman Suffragists of New Jersey” will be presented at 6 p.m. No. 12 by the Historical Society of Princeton.

From 1776 to 1807, New Jersey allowed “inhabitants” with sufficient money to vote, regardless of citizenship, sex, or race.

This virtual talk – held on Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s 105th birthday – will examine how historical memory of those years, when women in the state could vote, was transmitted across generations, embraced by a women’s rights movement, and incorporated into a political culture shared by the state’s suffragists.

Co-sponsored by the Princeton Public Library.

To register, visit https://princetonlibrary.libnet.info/ event/4644447

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Morven Museum & Garden will hold “The Calming Art of Cross Stitch” virtual workshop from noon to 2 p.m.

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Mercer County will hold a paper shredding day from 9 a.m. to noon on Nov. 14 or until trucks reach full capacity, rain or shine, in Parking Lot 4 at 651 S. Broad St., across from the Mercer County Administration Building, Trenton.

Residents may bring up to eight boxes or bags of paper.

No commercial businesses are permitted.

Proof of residency such as a driver’s license is required.

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The next trek by the Lawrence Hopewell Trail Saturday Morning Walking Club is scheduled for Nov. 14.

Walkers will start at 9:30 a.m. at the Mount Rose Preserve parking lot at 355 Carter Road, Hopewell Township, off the west side of Carter Road and will walk through the Mount Rose Distillery segment of the trail. The two-mile round-trip walk through the woods continues off-road next to Pennington Rocky Hill Road. Hikers will walk past the Whiskey House and on to Bailey Court, where they will turn around and head back to the Carter Road parking lot.

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Sat., Nov. 14 & Sun., Nov. 15

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, through 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.

Fri., November 13

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“Displaced, Erased, Unseen: Representations of Latinx Bodies in Contemporary Art” will be a virtual faculty panel held at 2 p.m. Nov. 13 by the Princeton University Art Museum.

Live webinar roundtable featuring Princeton voices from across disciplines considering the strategies used

by Latinx artists to combat the social and political forces that obscure the lived experiences of marginalized communities. The panel will engage recent scholarship on the representation of Latinx bodies and feature work by Latin American artists recently added to the Museum’s collections.

Panelists include Javier Guerrero, associate professor,

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Saturday, November 14

The Nassau Film Festival (NFF), which was postponed from May, will be held Nov. 14 and 15 at the Princeton Garden Theatre, Nassau Street, Princeton, to celebrate short films from around the globe.

The NFF screens short films and music videos (30 seconds to 20 minutes) in the following categories: fiction, documentary, animation, student fiction, horror, music videos, trailers and episodic.

Best of Festival Awards are given in each of the categories, and attendees have a chance to network with actors, actresses, directors, writers, producers and directors of photography at a special festival event.

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The festival will accept submissions through Sept. 15.

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Dates and details are subject to change; visit artmuseum.princeton.edu for updates.

The Lewis Center for the Arts will present a symposium on the 175th anniversary of Frederick Douglass’s Tour of Ireland, presented by Princeton University’s Fund for Irish Studies, at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 13 via Zoom.

Professor of History Christine Kinealy of Quinnipiac University; Colum McCann, author of “TransAtlantic”; and Assistant Professor of English and African American Studies Autumn Womack of Princeton University will lead the free symposium.

No registration required.

For more information and the Zoom link, visit https:// arts.princeton.edu/events/fund-for-irish-studies-symposium-175th-anniversary-frederick-douglass-tour-ireland/

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The Work of Adrienne Kennedy: Inspiration & Influence will be presented by McCarter @Home from Nov. 14 through Dec. 12.

Kennedy is one of the most prolific and widely studied living playwrights. Despite her outsized influence, Kennedy is not a household name. This digital festival is a celebration of why she should be.

For details, visit www.mccarter.org/adriennekennedy

Homefront’s ArtJam for the Holidays is a reimagined art event that will be held Nov. 14-Dec. 12 HomeFront’s ArtJam for the Holidays will feature the work of more than 50 local and regional artists, ArtSpace and SewingSpace artists.

Offering one-of-a-kind art for sale online, or in-person by appointment only at the HomeFront Family campus in the Blue Garage, HomeFront Family Campus, 101 Celia Way, Ewing.

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he first thing you can’t fail to notice Ouch! about the 2021 Chevy Trailblazer RS While Motor Trend raved about the versaAWD that I recently drove for one week tility of the Trailblazer, their editors also hit it is its striking color: Oasis Blue. up for being slow.

If I were naming it – and I am sure the folks So I guess you are ready for me to jump on at Chevy are glad that I’m not – I would’ve the bandwagon, right? opted for a more appropriate “Electric Blue”.

Well, not exactly. That would be too easy.

But, that’s neither here nor there, suffice it While the metrics don’t lie – this engine to say that this Oasis Blue, with a black roof puts out a pedestrian 155 horsepower – and top and a Jet Black with red accents interior its zero to 60 time is a laborious 9.4 seconds, makes for a very “can’t miss” image as you there is still much to like about the Trailblazer. drive it around town.

Let’s clear the air. If you are looking to It is definitely a “love it or hate it” color own a quick and nimble European-styled little Peter Perrotta combination. However, there are plenty of SUV that you can scoot about town with a kid other color options available on the Trailblazer and dog in tow but still zip in and out of trafif one is considering buying or leasing one anyfic making aggressive lane changes, then stop time soon. right there folks, this isn’t the car for you.

The second most obvious thing one notices about the But, not everyone wants to drive like that. I love my 2021 Trailblazer RS is its new sculpted body style, and once wife, dearly, but I don’t think she ever accelerates aggresyou plop yourself behind the wheel and take it for a spin, sively or takes her 2011 Nissan Altima over 55 mph. you can’t help but start wondering if the three-cylinder 1.3 My point is, even if we concede the point that the Trailliter Ecotec turbo engine is sufficient. blazer is slow, so what?

Yes, that’s right folks, a three-cylinder engine – albeit I am sure there are plenty of folks out there among the turbo charged – in an SUV. It certainly was a bold move vast motoring public who would be perfectly content drivfor GM. ing this 2021 Trailblazer around town or on a vacation soNeedless to say, Chevy has sort of taken it on the chin journ and not even notice or even think it’s slow because from the traditional motoring press reviewers for this move. their driving style fits this model perfectly.

The slings and arrows start from the get-go with the simMy overall impression of the 2021 Trailblazer is a posiple headline on Car and Driver’s online review of this car: tive one. This vehicle is well-styled, inside and out, and is “2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer: Lots of show, not much go.” roomy and comfortable to drive. It also has a versatile, utili-

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On weekends, I carry around glass display cases for when I set up at baseball card shows to sell my wares. The Trailblazer held all three of my cases quite well and my Martin acoustic guitar also fit back there when I was taking it to get it restrung.

The Trailblazer is rather nimble to maneuver around town and it also takes the typical bumps and bruises in our New Jersey roads quite well. There isn’t too much shake, rattle and roll when you go over bumps or hit potholes.

The 2021 Trailblazer RS AWD model I road tested carries a base sticker price of $26,900. With added options and destination and delivery charges the bottom line sticker price on my tester comes in at $30,580.

The added options included $1,720 for a technology package, $620 for a convenience package and $345 for a driver confidence package.

The technology package includes wireless Bluetooth Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, adaptive cruise control, a Bose 7-speaker upgraded sound system and more.

The driver confidence package includes rear park assist, rear cross traffic alert, lane change alert and side blind zone alert.

Among the items included in the driver convenience package are rear port charging stations, automatic zoned AC, and the Sirius Satellite radio system.

The infotainment system in the Trailblazer is the standard one included in most of the GM lines. It is a solid performing system that is easy to use without any glitches.

Chevy offers up the Trailblazer in five different trim levels: the L, LS, LT, Activ and the RS. The entry level L can be had for a meager starting base price of $19,995.

The three cylinder turbocharged engine in the Trailblazer I drove for one week gets a fairly impressive 28 miles per gallon overall in the EPA’s fuel consumption ratings. It gets 26 mpg in city driving and 30 in highway driving.

The EPA estimates the annual cost of driving the Trailblazer around town for one year is $1,450 as it uses about 3.6 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven.

This vehicle has not yet received a rating for the government’s 5 star crash and safety tests.

The bottom line is that while this Trailblazer may not be everyone’s cup of tea, there is plenty to like about it to consider it a serious contender for anyone who is considering owning or leasing a small SUV.

Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears weekly.

He can be reached at peter@capitalmotorcars.com.

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CONGRATULATIONS CATALDO DORIA, MD, PHD, MBA, FACS on being named an INNOVATION HERO in the NJBIZ 2020 Healthcare Heroes Awards Program

Dr. Cataldo Doria is among the region’s foremost hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery experts and director of the Capital Health Cancer Center, located in Hopewell Township, NJ. An internationally renowned surgeon with expertise in image-guided minimally invasive surgery to treat benign masses and malignancies in the liver, gall bladder, pancreas and bile duct, he has helped develop and introduce a number of innovative procedures to treat cancer patients that were not previously available, including bloodless liver surgery, liver auto-transplantation and robotic-assisted hepatobiliary surgery. Last year, Dr. Doria became the first surgeon in Central New Jersey and the Greater Philadelphia region to offer robotic-assisted Whipple procedures to treat pancreatic cancer. To make an appointment with Dr. Doria, call 609.537.6000.

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By Michele S. Byers

Harnessing nature to fight climate change

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any of us love huge old trees.

Their beauty, size and feeling of the passing of time leave us in awe. But they also contribute to life on this planet and make it livable for humans and so many incredible life forms.

But they also absorb harmful carbon dioxide from the air and release oxygen.

The carbon is stored, or sequestered, in the wood of the tree’s trunk, branches and roots, and in its leaves and the organic components of soil.

With the advent of a rapidly changing climate, the ability of trees and forests to sequester carbon is getting some attention in this state we’re in.

A new report on the state’s climate change response by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is highlighting the role of natural solutions – that is, using the power of nature – as a key strategy in addressing climate issues.

The 80×50 refers to the state’s target of reducing carbon emissions 80% from 2006 levels by 2050. The state’s Global Warming Response Act requires the DEP to track emissions with respect to the target, lay out a strategy and adopt measures to ensure the targets are met.

The 200-page report describes various carbon reduction strategies for transportation, electricity generation, homes, commercial businesses and industry.

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But it also focuses on the need to protect and enhance the amount of carbon stored in New Jersey’s lands.

The report outlines five important ways that trees, forests, wetlands, marshes and farms can offset emissions by sequestering more carbon: • Reforestation – Planting new trees can significantly boost the amounts of carbon stored in soil and woody biomass.

Reforestation can take many forms, including planting trees in urban and suburban neighborhoods, planting more trees on pastures and croplands at New Jersey farms, and reforesting wetlands and other lands that were previously covered in forest.

Efforts are underway to plant trees in cities, including the New Jersey Tree Foundation’s ongoing project in Camden, but much, much more is needed.

• Avoiding the conversion of natural lands – Unfortunately, the trend in New Jersey over the course of the last several decades has been to cut down forests and pave over farms and natural areas for residential and commercial development and other land uses.

Between 1986 and 2015, the state saw a 360,000-acre increase in land categorized as urban or developed, and decreases in acreage of upland forests, cropland, grassland and wetlands.

But the good news is that the state,

through Green Acres and other land preservation initiatives, is actively protecting forests for their ecological value.

• Conservation management of agricultural lands – New Jersey has more than 411,000 acres of harvested cropland which could benefit from improved land management practices to help reduce carbon losses.

Best management practices such as little or no tilling of fields, planting cover crops in winter and increasing the organic carbon content of soils can enhance “carbon sinks” and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Between 2012 and 2017, New Jersey saw a 25% increase in acreage of cover crop, with more than 63,000 acres of planted cover crops in 2017. And in 2017, New Jersey farmers employed no-till practices on 104,499 acres of cropland.

• Salt marsh and seagrass restoration and enhancement – Salt marshes and seagrass store carbon at a rapid rate and can sequester carbon in the soil for thousands of years.

Wetland ecosystems are excellent at storing carbon because their wet soils are low in oxygen, which slows down decomposition and allows organic material to build up.

The report warns that the state’s tidal salt marshes could decline between 5% and 9% by 2050 due to sea level rise and

recommends steps to protect these marshes by allowing them to migrate inland.

• Proactive forest management – Critical “carbon sinks” in New Jersey’s forests are at risk from wildfires, invasive plants, pests, diseases and overabundant deer, as well as sea level rise.

Proposed innovations include adopting carbon sequestration criteria as part of the Community Based Deer Management Plans and expanding deer population management tools on private forest lands.

Carbon defense, which is protecting carbon already sequestered in forests, especially via selective thinning in the Pine Barrens to prevent catastrophic losses due to insect infestations and wildfires, can also promote rare species.

Protecting existing forests through carbon defense and growing new forests and healing soil with a carbon offensive strategy can “deliver significant reductions in New Jersey’s net carbon emissions costeffectively,” according to the report.

The report concludes that natural solutions have the potential to increase carbon sequestration in the landscape by 33% by 2050. The state can’t meet its 2050 emissions targets without them.

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

By Megan Advani, P.T., D.P.T.

Ready to Lace Up Your Running Shoes? Read This First

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unning has seen a surge in popularity this year. The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted people to lace up their sneakers and head outdoors for this socially distanced exercise that is good for both the body, and the mind.

But while the physical and mental benefits of running are many, there remains a risk for injury, no matter if you are a long-

timer runner or just recently picked up the sport as a pandemic past-time.

Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center Princeton Rehabilitation offers a physical therapy program for runners for the assessment and treatment of running-related injuries with a focus on running biomechanics and injury prevention.

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A recently released study by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) found that at any given time, 2536% of runners have a running-related injury.

Most running-related injuries are chronic and the knees are affected most often, though injuries to the calf, ankle and foot are also common.

In the large majority of cases, these injuries develop over time due to weakness in the hip, or more specifically the gluteal muscles, the main hip muscles that act as the powerhouse for your legs.

Weakness in these muscles can cause your body to compensate and overuse or strain other areas while running. One of the most common injuries that runners develop due to gluteal weakness (specifically the gluteus medius muscle) is iliotibial tendonitis – or in runners’ parlance, IT band tendonitis.

The condition occurs when the iliotibial band – the tendon that runs from your pelvis to just below your knee – is overused and becomes tight and pulls, resulting in inflammation and pain on the side and front of your knee.

Injuries to your ankles and feet are often related to overpronation, a condition in which the feet roll inward when walking and running.

Overpronation can lead to tendonitis in the foot, ankle and lower leg as well as pain on the inside of the ankle and foot. Additionally, overpronation can lead to shin splints.

Tips for Preventing Injuries • Keep your hips strong with exercises that target your gluteal muscles and core.

This can include lateral leg lifts, squats, bridges, and one-leg balance activities.

Also, sitting for too long or in one position, such as with your legs crossed, can cause your hip flexors to shorten and gluteal muscles to weaken over time. If you sit most of the day, be sure to get up and move around at least once an hour to give your hips a break.

• Wear the proper footwear. The AAOS recommends selecting a running shoe that offers good shock absorption and construction that will provide stability and cushioning to the foot. Make sure that there is a thumbnail’s width between the end of the longest toe and the end of the shoe. Buy shoes at the end of the day when your foot is at its largest size.

• Warm up before you head out. An active warm up can help loosen muscles and prepare your body for a run. Make squats and lunges part of your warmup routine.

• Save static stretching for your postrun cool down. Hold stretches for at least 30 seconds to allow your muscles to stretch properly. Figure four stretches (for the piriformis and gluteal muscles) and hip flexor stretches are good to perform after running.

• Choose forgiving surfaces. If possible,

try to run on softer surfaces like dirt paths and trails, to reduce the impact on your joints. Concrete is the least forgiving surface for runners.

• Vary your route. Do you run on the same side of the road or take the same path each time you run? Typically roads and paths are banked to one side, which means so is your body. Over time this can lead to injury.

• Do not run through pain. Toss out that old saying “No pain, no gain.” If you experience pain while running, stop and give your body a break. If the pain continues, it might be time to see a physical therapist.

• Keep a training log. Logging your activity and noting when and where pain first starts can help your physical therapist identify the cause of the problem and develop an effective treatment plan.

Rehab for Runners Injuries happen, and when they do, it is important to seek medical treatment. In many cases, physical therapy can help treat the condition and prevent future injuries.

The Princeton Rehabilitation Runners’ Clinic and Rehabilitation Program provides each patient with a running specific evaluation, including: • Assessment of posture, range of motion, strength and flexibility.

• Video analysis of running technique on a running treadmill (posterior and lateral views) using a camera and running analysis software.

• Comprehensive home exercise program.

Follow up sessions include: • Manual techniques as needed.

• Specific stretching and strengthening exercises as well as closed chain activities.

• Instruction in running technique and injury prevention.

Patients can also expect to receive a comprehensive home exercise program.

To learn more about the Princeton Rehabilitation Runners’ Clinic and Rehabilitation Program, call 609-853-7840.

Megan Advani, P.T., D.P.T., is a doctor of physical therapy and outpatient rehabilitation manager with Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center Princeton Rehabilitation.

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Task force will evaluate pilot program for parking on certain Princeton streets

By LEA KAHN Staff Writer

The Princeton Permit Parking Task Force is picking up where it left off eight months ago, following a COVID-19-induced hiatus.

The task force seeks to bring uniformity to the differing parking regulations that had applied to the former Princeton Borough and the former Princeton Township. The towns merged in 2013 to create the Municipality of Princeton.

Formed last year, the task force, to date, has analyzed the existing parking pers mit system and hosted a community-wide meeting in the Witherspoon-Jackson neight borhood. The neighborhood is bordered

by Witherspoon Street, John Street, Green Street and Birch Avenue.

The Witherspoon-Jackson neighbort hood is being eyed by the task force for a short-term pilot program to test possible parking solutions, because that is where g most of the parking complaints originate.

It is close to Nassau Street and the Central Business District. e n

The task force wants to address the parking needs of residents, employers and visitors alike. The priority is the residents, but the businesses – which contribute to a “vibrant community” – also need to be accommodated, said Princeton Councilwoman Leticia Fraga. She also chairs the task force.

“The task force has already done a lot of research, including legwork – boots on the ground,” Fraga told the Princeton Council at its Oct. 19 meeting.

The task force has collected data, including the number of parking permits issued by the Municipal Clerk’s Office and the number of parking spaces available in the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood.

Information on the number of parking spaces in the so-called “tree streets” – Chestnut, Pine and Spruce streets, and Linden Lane – and on Bank Street, off Nassau Street, near University Place – also has been collected.

Task force members took note of the homes that lack driveways for off-street parking, and the homes that have restricted

driveways – all steps taken with the goal of developing a pilot parking permit program, Fraga said.

The next step, Fraga said, is to hold community-wide meetings in the tree streets neighborhood and the Bank Street neighborhood for residents and business owners. There are businesses, primarily restaurants, that line Nassau Street between Chestnut Street and Linden Lane.

“Once we do that, then we will be ready to draft a proposed pilot program. It would be very short term, not more than three months,” Fraga said.

The pilot program would include the use of license plate recognition technology, she said. A provider has already been identified who has the equipment and who would do it at no cost during the pilot program.

The license plate reader would be “very useful” – specifically, for employee parking permits, she said. It would allow employees to share parking permits, which would be registered. If a business has 24 employees and six of them are working at a time, the permits would be transferred between em-

ployees who work different shifts.

“We will come back to the mayor and Princeton Council with a recommendation for a proposed parking permit system (once the pilot program has ended). We would designate the areas and the type of permit,” Fraga said, including the issue of overnight parking.

Restrictions on overnight parking were lifted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The task force may consider whether to lift the overnight parking restrictions altogether, or to allow overnight parking with a permit, she said.

The draft report to Princeton Council would outline a plan for parking permits on select streets and municipally-controlled parking lots. It would include the streets where the permits should be issued, and the type of permit – daytime, nighttime and 24hour permits.

It would recommend the number of permits to be issued, and who would be eligible to receive one. The proposed fee or rate structure also would be included in the draft report, Fraga said.

Dawn to Dusk relay raises thousands of dollars for Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County

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By JENNIFER AMATO

-Managing Editor n The Yazid family of Princeton organized a unique fundraiser, an all-day relay -style run/walk that took place from sunrise nto sunset.

On Nov. 1, Dr. Zoubir Yazid, his wife Erika and their daughter Jasmine, who is a junior at Princeton High School, were joined by 17 participants from 6:30 a.m. to 5:38 p.m. in Community Park South for the Dawn to Dusk Run/Walk for Kids. t “We care greatly about youth, their safety and development. Unfortunately, not all youth in our county have equal access to programs and services to keep them safe and provide them access to caring adults.

Young people are at the greatest risk of being a victim of crime between the hours of 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; however, most at-risk youth don’t have access to after school programs due to an inability to pay for these services. The Boys & Girls Clubs provides after school programs to over 500 children and teens each day and never turns a child away based on ability to pay. These programs support each child’s educational,

leadership and overall youth development,” the Yazids posted on the race website.

Though the goal was to raise $7,000, the event raised $9,020 as of press time for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County.

“Even the pouring rain in the afternoon did not stop the members of the team,” Zoubir Yazid said. “It was especially great for us that eight Princeton High School friends of my daughter Jasmine participated in her efforts to raise money by running/walking and donating to the overall team effort. It is always so nice to see the new generation be so involved in the community and helping those in need.”

Zoubir Yazid, who is the chief learning officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County, said the funds directly benefit a child or teen in need of financial assistance to be able to attend club programs.

“This year it is especially critical to raise funds as the club has been under financial pressure because of all the COVID-19 related protocols that had to be put in place to ensure the kids we serve are safe and healthy,” Zoubir Yazid said.

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The Dusk to Dawn Run/Walk for Kids on Nov. 1 benefitted the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County.

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Task force will evaluate housing component for Franklin Avenue

By LEA KAHN Staff Writer

Seeking input on the proposed redevelopment of the Princeton Housing Authority’s Franklin Terrace and Maple Terrace homes on Franklin Avenue, the Princeton Council has appointed eight residents to serve on the ad hoc Franklin Avenue Development Task Force.

The residents, who were appointed at the Princeton Council’s Oct. 19 meeting, will join representatives from the Princeton Housing Authority, the Princeton Council, developer Community Investment Strategies and the town’s professional staff.

The eight residents who will serve on the ad hoc committee are Earline Cancilla Baumonk, Elizabeth Bromley, Heidi Fichtenbaum, Harold Heft, Dana HughesMoorehead, Juan Polanco, Carlos Rodrigues and Joel Schwartz. Several of the appointees live in the neighborhood.

Princeton Council President David Cohen said some of the appointees bring professional experience to the ad hoc committee. Fichtenbaum and Rodrigues are architects, and Schwartz is a planner, developer and architect.

Cohen, along with Princeton Council members Michelle Pirone Lambros and Mia Sacks, also will serve on the ad hoc committee. The Princeton Housing Authority will be represented by Leighton Newlin, who chairs its board of commissioners, and Joseph Hobart-Weiss, who also sits on the board of commissioners.

The task force will help to develop a set of design guidelines for the proposed affordable housing development on the Franklin Terrace and Maple Terrace sites, to include the architect selection process and a redevelopment plan for the site, according to the resolution appointing the task force members.

The Franklin Terrace and Maple Terrace homes are located on Franklin Avenue, across the street from the Avalon Princeton apartment complex and the former site of the Medical Center of Princ-

eton/Princeton Hospital.

Earlier this year, the Princeton Council adopted a pair of ordinances that could lead to the potential development of as many as 80 affordable apartments and 80 market rate apartments – for a total of 160 units – on the Franklin Avenue property.

The two ordinances grew out of a court settlement between the town and the nonprofit Fair Share Housing Center, which sued Princeton – and many New Jersey towns – for allegedly failing to provide their fair share of affordable housing.

In addition to adopting the two ordinances, the council approved a resolution that directs the Princeton Planning Board to examine the site to determine whether it should be designated as an area in need of redevelopment.

The AH-6 Affordable Housing zone, which is the basic underlying zone, would allow for the construction of one building of up to 45 feet in height, or three-anda-half stories. It would contain 80 rental apartments, earmarked for low- and moderate-income households.

The AHO-6 Affordable Housing Overlay zone would allow for a new building that could be five stories tall, with commercial space on the ground floor. It would contain up to 160 rental apartments – 55% set aside for low- and moderateincome households, and 45% earmarked as market rate units.

While there has not been any opposition to providing affordable housing, some residents have objected to the dense development of the land – as much as 50 units per acre, if 160 units were built on the three-acre site.

Some residents also have expressed concern about the potential size of any new building that would replace the onestory buildings on the Franklin Avenue site, which is managed by the Princeton Housing Authority.

The Princeton Housing Authority’s Franklin Terrace and Maple Terrace apartment developments hold a combined 20 one- and two-bedroom rental units. They were built in the 1930s and 1940s.

Arts Council of Princeton receives New Jersey State Council on the Arts Grant The Arts Council of Princeton is the recipient of a general operating support grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

The council has awarded more than $16.3 million in grants to more than 700 arts organizations, projects and artists throughout the state. The awards were announced at the Arts Council’s 54th annual meeting, which was held virtually due to ongoing COVID restrictions, according to information provided by Dan Bauer Public Relations.

The $50,000 grant for general operating support recognizes the value of the free public programs and educational experiences the Arts Council of Princeton provides to the community.

“This grant acknowledges the important work we do in the community and helps pay for the day-to-day operating costs like heat, electricity and health insurance for staff that are hard to find funders for. Many folks aren’t aware that the Arts

Council of Princeton is an independent non-profit organization and receives no municipal funding. This grant is vital to us, and we’re grateful for state support,” Caroline Cleaves, the Arts Council’s director of Development, said in the statement.

According to a recent study, conducted

by ArtPride NJ, New Jersey nonprofit arts organizations have lost more than $100 million and counting due to pandemic related closures, cancellations, and lost contributed and earned revenue. A thriving arts sector generates more than $660 million in economic activity statewide, employs nearly 22,000 workers, and engages more than 8.3 million people who stay in hotels, and eat and shop locally, according to the statement.

For more on the role the arts play in recovery, visit KeepJerseyArtsAlive.org.

To learn more about the Arts Council of Princeton, visit artscouncilofprinceton. org or follow @artscouncilofprinceton.

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Exhibition in Princeton celebrates El Día de los Muertos

El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) comes alive through color and celebration with an exhibition at the Arts Council of Princeton through Nov. 14.

El Día de los Muertos is observed in Mexico and throughout the world this time of year, where family and friends gather to remember and honor those who have died.

Traditions connected with the holiday include building private altars using sugar skulls, marigolds, and favorite foods of those who have passed.

The Arts Council of Princeton presents a vibrant art installation in its Taplin Gallery inspired by this culturally-rich holiday. The gallery will be filled with an elaborate altar, flower constructions, plus the sugar skulls, papel picado, and nichos created by participants from our community workshops.

Hours are 1:30-8:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

For more information and gallery hours, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org.

‘Sing for Today’ collaboration with Princeton University taps into energy of the election Princeton University Concerts and the University Musical Society of the University of Michigan have released the first installment of a new digital initiative conceived by multiple Grammy Awardwinning mezzosoprano Joyce DiDonato.

“Sing for Today” features DiDonato responding to current events and global concerns through the lens of song and conversation. The first episode, available for free viewing at princetonuniversityconcerts.org and ums.org/singfortoday, taps into the energy of the general election, according to information provided

by Princeton University Concerts.

In response to images of long earlyvoter lines across the country, DiDonato

sings “This Land is Your Land” accompanied by guitarist Àlex Garrobé in tribute to voters. She then frames the song in conversation with “Hamilton” lead producer Jeffrey Seller and with students Kai Tsurumaki (Princeton University Class of 2023) and Saika Islam (University of Michigan Class of 2021) – members of the Poll Hero Project, dedicated to recruiting young people across the country to be poll workers.

Future episodes of “Sing For Today” will feature DiDonato singing and in dialogue with people from a variety of different backgrounds, calling on great songs to permeate profound events of the present day, according to the statement.

Superintendent Continued from Page 1A theme that ran through the responses was that Princeton is a “very, very engaged community,” O’Mara said.

There is strong community spirit and also traditions, O’Mara said. There is a rigorous, challenging curriculum and a strong teaching staff. There is strong fiscal support for the district.

“Princeton is Princeton. It’s a destination community. People want to live there.

Primarily, it is a great community and the school district reflects that,” O’Mara said.

But the new superintendent needs to know that on the flip side, “There is a ‘Princeton way.’ It’s a different culture.

It’s difficult for an innovative, brand new leader from outside of the system. You have to get to know the community and the people,” he said.

“The nature of the high performance of the Princeton district and community will be a challenge for whoever walks through those doors. That person needs to be ready to take on the challenge,” O’Mara said.

The next step is for O’Mara and School Exec Connect to recruit and conduct interviews of the candidates. A list will be presented to the school board, which will conduct a first set of interviews with semifinalists and then narrow down the list to the finalists.

The board will hold a second set of interviews and listen to the candidates’ presentations. It will offer the job to the successful candidate and work out the contractual details, with the goal of having a new superintendent in place by July 1, 2021.

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COVID-19 safety messaging to increase for Princeton with statewide cases rising

By ANDREW HARRISON Staff Writer

Princeton’s Board of Health and municipal officials are ramping up the safety messaging pertaining to COVID-19, as cases statewide continue rise.

Part of this effort has been a COVIDSafe Community Pledge which has been developed and designed to increase awareness in continuing the community effort against the virus, as well as lessen the fatigue individually to residents from the current pandemic.

“We began circulating the pledge last week and it has already garnered support from state health officials and other health professionals. The goal is to unite and empower our community to feel good about following COVID-19 safety guidance,” Municipal spokesman Fred Williams said.

Some of the actions presented in the pledge include a commitment to COVID-

safe etiquette; cooperating honestly and openly with contact tracing; valuing the health of others and a person own health while participating in essential activities (school, work, local business and healthcare); and practicing social distancing at all times outside of the house, according to the pledge.

“We are not going to enforce these as a pledge. It is not from that point of view,” said George DiFerdinando, chair of the Board of Health. “The pledge is part of what we think are the most important things you need to look at.”

Since the coronavirus pandemic spread statewide earlier this year the municipality has been providing information to residents on several forms of communication, whether it is through social media, the municipal website or princetoncovid.org.

“That messaging has covered everything from COVID-19 safety, voting, food

insecurity, small business safety guidance, school safety guidance, assistance with quarantine and isolation, understanding contact tracing, and other relevant issues affecting our community,” Williams said.

“The Board of Health and the municipality communicate daily to plan messaging and discuss the current trends pertaining to COVID-19 mitigation measures. All aspects of how the pandemic affects our community are discussed.”

Upcoming messages expected from municipal officials will be specific to college students returning home, on how much more diligence will be required in following safety protocols during the winter and a focus on quarantine needs.

In addition to the pledge, Board of Health members are putting together the final touches on further guidance regarding COVID-19 safety.

“I have been working on the guidance

document. I think it will be long enough that it will come out in parts. I will give Fred Williams pieces as I finish them. We will put the whole thing on princetoncovid. org,” DiFerdinando said.

Guidance will focus on current information regarding masking, travel, gathering safely during the winter, and what do with welcoming any returning quests and college students in ways that would be safe for everyone.

“The people of Princeton have frankly done a good job and have responded with proportioned wearing of face coverings and social distancing. That effort is reflected in our numbers,” DiFerdinando added.

“We now have to double down. Since we know this is the hard part, we are going to point to the things people have to do and do anything we can to help. I think messaging right now is to cut through just the avalanche of information.”

Author Stephen Crane continues to Stark & Stark lawyer honored impact alma mater with NJBIZ ‘40 under 40’ Award

By ANDREW HARRISON Staff Writer

Author Stephen Crane has posthumously earned an induction into the New Jersey Hall of Fame.

He joined Fran Lebowitz, General Martin Dempsey and Eli Manning in the Class of 2019-20 during a virtual ceremony in October.

Crane is known for the classic novel “The Red Badge of Courage”.

The war novel first published in 1895 is about a young private (Henry Fleming) in the Union Army during the Civil War, who redeems himself in battle as the stander-bearer of his regiment after previously fleeing a prior battle.

Crane would go on to also publish several essays, novels, and a volume of poetry, according to the Library of Congress.

In addition, he would become a foreign war correspondent in Greece and the Spanish-American War in Cuba.

Even though he passed away at the age of 29 from tuberculosis, his impact still lives on not just with his writings, but at his former school once called The Pennington Seminary. The school he attended as a student from 1885-87 is currently known as The Pennington School.

“The Pennington School would be honored to have any alumnus named to the New Jersey Hall of Fame, and are especially proud to find Stephen Crane on this list almost 140 years after he attended,” said Emma Wells, spokesperson for The Pennington School.

One of Crane’s imprints on the school can be seen through the The Stephen Crane Lecture Series, a tradition that invites prominent authors, artists, or public figures to speak or perform on campus, according to the school. Speakers have included David Hale, U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Peace; Rudy Boschwitz ’47, former U.S. Senator, emissary who negotiated Operation Solomon; and Loung Ung, author of “First They Killed My Father”.

“Stephen Crane himself has had an impact on the school as an inspiration to

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Stephen Crane, author of “The Red Badge of Courage,” is inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame; his connections run deep to Pennington.

students and faculty who study his literature. He has not only inspired the Stephen Crane Lecture Series, but also a schoolwide writing contest,” Wells said. “Crane’s novels and short stories such as ‘The Red Badge of Courage,’ ‘Maggie: A Girl of the Streets,’ ‘The Open Boat,’ and ‘The Blue Hotel’ are still studied at the school and stand as lasting examples of the power of literature.”

Crane’s connection to what is known today as The Pennington School began with his father, Rev. Jonathan Townley Crane. Rev. Crane served as head of The Pennington Seminary from 1849-58, when the school was owned by the Methodist Episcopal Church.

According to the school, it was under his leadership that the seminary added the Female Collegiate Institute in 1853, becoming one of the first boarding schools in the country to admit women. The school also began to take on its present form with construction of the east wing to Old Main in 1852.

“While male and female students shared time together in the dining room and chapel, they had different courses of study and were under strict supervision at all times,” Wells said.

Rider University presidential appointment renewed

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Gregory Dell’Omo, president of Rider University

The Rider University Board of Trustees has renewed the appointment of President Gregory G. Dell’Omo, Ph.D., for two years beyond his current agreement, to July 31, 2024.

Robert S. Schimek ’87, chairman of the board, said this was a unanimous decision of the trustees that “reaffirms our steadfast belief in President Dell’Omo’s leadership of our university,” according to a statement released by Rider University on Oct. 26.

In considering this decision, the board took into account the many significant achievements realized under Dell’Omo’s direction since his arrival at Rider in August 2015, Schimek said in the statement.

“The board also considered the importance of this moment in time, as he stewards the university through the many chal-

lenges related to COVID-19, as well as the vital work still to be done under President Dell’Omo’s leadership,” Schimek added.

Early in his tenure at Rider, Dell’Omo led a highly participatory strategic planning process, culminating with the approval in June 2017 of a new vision and mission and Our Path Forward, the university’s comprehensive multi-year strategic plan, according to the statement. With a strong focus on visionary growth, Our Path Forward is ensuring the university’s continued growth into the future and provides successive generations of Rider students a highly transformative and affordable college education.

Since Dell’Omo’s arrival, Rider has developed more than a dozen new undergraduate and graduate academic programs, including the university’s first doctoral program in educational leadership, according to the statement. With leadership and support provided by Rider’s world-class faculty and staff, the university launched its new Engaged Learning Program, a cornerstone of the strategic lan. Students are required to complete at least two high-impact engaged learning experiences, such as study abroad or guided research, to satisfy their graduation requirements.

As part of the strategic plan, a campus master facilities plan was completed in February 2018 and a comprehensive fundraising campaign is underway. Donor support for the university continues to grow with record funds raised over the past three years which See PRESIDENT, Page 12A

Stark & Stark announced that shareholder Bryan M. Roberts, Esq., has been honored

by NJBIZ as a recipient of its prestigious 40 under 40 Award for 2020, recognizing exceptional young business leaders.

The award was presented at a virtual event on Oct. 28.

Roberts is an expert civil trial attorney as certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey and a member of Stark & Stark’s Accident & Personal Injury practice, specializing in representing the victims of trucking and tractor-trailer accidents. As a licensed commercial truck and motorcycle operator, he offers unique insight into safety issues and crashes involving these vehicles, according to a statement provided by Stark & Stark. He also concentrates his practice in the areas of wrongful death and catastrophic personal injuries from automobile, truck and motorcycle crashes as well as construction site accidents.

“We congratulate Bryan Roberts on this recognition as one of our state’s brightest young business leaders and are very proud to have him as a member of our firm,” Stark & Stark Managing Shareholder Michael Donahue, Esq., said in the statement. “Bryan is dedicated to educating the public about commercial motor vehicle safety, counseling his clients and their families as they navigate the maze of trauma and recovery from injuries, and advocating for those who are unable to do so for themselves.”

Each year, NJBIZ recognizes the best and the brightest of the Garden State’s next generation of business leaders with its 40 under 40 Awards, representing a diverse range of industries, including law, health care, commercial real estate, nonprofit and sports.

“I am honored to join my peers in receiving this recognition and am grateful to have an opportunity to pursue my passion for helping people who have suffered catastrophic injuries as well as their families. It’s all about

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enhancing safety and advancing justice in the state of New Jersey,” Roberts said in the statement.

“As he fights for just compensation in the courtroom, Bryan shows remarkable compassion and determination in defending the rights of others,” Donahue added.

For more information, visit www.starkstark.com.

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Obituaries

Frederick Spring Osborne Jr. Frederick Spring Osborne Jr., 80 of Princeton NJ and Philadelphia PA, died on October 28th at home in Chester, CT. Fred began his career as the Director of Undergraduate Sculpture at the University of Pennsylvania and Assistant Professor in the Graduate School of Fine Arts at Penn, progressed to a faculty member in the Graduate Program of Arts Education and Director of Continuing Education at Philadelphia College of Art; Co-founded the Vermont Studio Center, Dean of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and finally President Emeritus of the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts. Fred had great influence on all with his gentleness, wisdom & patience.

Fred is survived by his wife Judith Barbour Osborne, daughters Sophie Simpson of Philadelphia and Jessica Mungekar of Sewell, NJ, sister Lydia Osborne of Pennington, NJ and respective families. He was predeceased by his son Thomas Spring Osborne who left behind wife Natasha of Philadelphia and two now-grown children.

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Joan M. O’Kane of Princeton Junction, daughter of the late Alfred and Mabel Pietrinferno, passed away on November 2, 2020 at home. Joan was married to the late Thomas R. O’Kane III who died on May 10, 2004. They were high school sweethearts who shared a great love and wonderful times together. She is survived by her caring and loving children; her daughter Beth, her son Tom and daughter-in-law Karen and her two cherished grandchildren, Mollie and Kyle. Family survivors include her two sisters, Mary Ann and Janet Pietrinferno and sister-in-law Kathleen Bigioni and her brother-in-law Dennis O’Kane. She is also survived by several cousins, nieces, and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was very fond of them all and enjoyed family get togethers.

Joan was born in Princeton, graduated from Saint Paul’s School where she was a member of the childrens’ choir and from Princeton High School in 1956. She loved the town and delighted in telling her friends stories of the days growing up there. After high school she attended Temple University Hospital School of Nursing in Philadelphia, PA and graduated in 1959. She and Tom married in 1959 and over the next years had their two children. After practicing nursing part time for a while, Joan became a stay-at-home mom but was active in the West Windsor community in her childrens’ schools, sports activities and in fundraising for various organizations and most notably as an active member of the Twin “W” First Aid and Rescue Squad from 1974-1981. In 1981 she changed careers and began working at Princeton University as a secretary. She loved the University and retired in 1997 as Department Administrator, Communications, and Publications. After retiring, she began volunteering at the West Windsor Senior Resource Center. Joan’s “passion” was flower gardening and she loved sharing her gardens with her family and friends. She also enjoyed vacationing on Hilton Head Island, SC, playing her piano, reading, cooking, and participating in meaningful conversations and discussions.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am on Monday, November 9, 2020 at St. Paul’s Church, 216 Nassau St. Princeton, NJ 08542. She will be laid to rest beside Tom in Princeton Cemetery on Greenview Ave. in Princeton. The family asks that contributions in her memory to be sent to: The Senior Care Ministry of Princeton; PO Box 1517; Princeton, NJ 08542 or St. Vincent De Paul Society, Saint Paul Parish, Parish Center, 216 Nassau St., Princeton, NJ 08542.

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

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Marijuana group says legalization question has been approved by N.J. voters

By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor

An organization that advocates for the legalization of marijuana is asserting New Jersey voters approved a public question in the Nov. 3 election which calls for amending the state constitution to accommodate the adult use possession, production and sale of marijuana to individuals age 21 or older.

“Adult use” marijuana is also referred to as “recreational use” marijuana.

In a press release issued shortly after polls closed on Nov. 3, the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) said Garden State voters had passed the question.

The result of the election is not official, as additional mail-in ballots and provisional ballots remain to be counted. The result will not be official until it is certified and at this time it is not known when certification will occur.

NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri was quoted in the press release as saying, “Garden State voters spoke resoundingly. They are demanding their lawmakers end the failed policy of marijuana criminalization and instead

pursue a more sensible path of regulation and legalization.

“Law enforcement in New Jersey arrests more citizens each year for minor marijuana violations than almost any other state in the nation.

“By moving to end this fiscally wasteful and morally repugnant policy, state officials will now be able to prioritize law enforcement resources toward combating more serious criminal activities, better respect the personal freedom and civil liberties of their citizens, end the racist application of marijuana prohibition laws against communities of color, and direct new tax revenues toward important social programs such as education and infrastructure development,” Altieri said.

Carly Wolf, NORML’s state policies coordinator, said, “Because the public question is a non-binding, legislatively referred ballot question, the New Jersey Legislature must now take immediate action to draft and implement enabling legislation in a manner that is in accordance with voters’ sentiments.

“Their first priority should be bringing about an end to the tens of thousands of low-level marijuana possession arrests that occur each year in New Jersey. Once this is accomplished, they should then expeditiously move forward

to meet voters’ second demand, which is to initiate regulations to license and oversee the commercial cannabis market in New Jersey,” Wolf said.

In response to the apparent passage of the public question, State Sen. Nick Scutari (D-Middlesex, Somerset, Union) said, “What began as a mission to bring reform to our criminal justice system and progress to New Jersey has finally become an inescapable reality for my colleagues in the Legislature.

“Credit is due entirely to voters in this state who, after weighing the apprehension expressed by some politicians, courageously declared our society is ready for a regulated and safe cannabis industry in New Jersey.

“As the prime sponsor of this legislation, it has been my honor to shepherd this effort through several administrations of five governors over 17 years.

“Along with Gov. Phil Murphy, Senate President Stephen Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, I am ready to work with every member of the Legislature to take the necessary steps to realize the will of the people that was so overwhelmingly expressed on Nov. 3. This is a win for our communities of color, for fairness and for common sense,” Scutari said.

Princeton Senior Resource Center will be ‘help older adults thrive’ The Princeton Senior Resource Center has entered a contract to purchase a 12,000-square-foot building at 101 Poor Farm Road in Princeton from 101 Poor Farm Road Princeton LLC. The new building will become a gathering place for seniors in the community, featuring a world-class learning center, the PSRC Technology Lab, and administrative offices.

PSRC will also continue to operate some programs in the Suzanne Patterson Building.

“Our vision,” Executive Director Drew Dyson said in a prepared statement, “is to develop a world-class, multi-site senior center serving older adults across the region. With our new facility supplementing our current space, we will have the means we need to continue helping older adults thrive.”

The mission of the Princeton Senior Resource Center, founded in 1974, is to be “the go-to resource where aging adults and their families find support, guidance, education,

and social programs to help navigate life transitions and continue to be active, healthy, and engaged in the community,” according to the statement.

Active programs, including classes, social events, lectures, the renowned Evergreen Forum, GrandPals, and much more, draw more than 1,400 people weekly to PSRC, according to the statement.

PSRC also provides compassionate social services through individual and family consultations, support groups, benefit assistance, linkage to resources, education, and support.

Amid the current pandemic, PSRC has temporarily shifted online and with the help of an exceptional technology team of staff and volunteers has engaged over 3,500 people in online programming since March, according to the statement.

Governed by its board of trustees, PSRC is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with 18 staff members, more than

400 volunteers, and over 70 community partnerships. PSRC is supported by individual donors, special events, foundations, grants, corporate sponsorships, and program revenue.

PSRC also has service contracts with the municipality of Princeton and the Princeton Housing Authority that provide roughly 20% of PSRC’s budget, according to the statement.

“The board of PSRC has been engaged in conversations for many years about our need for additional space for programs and offices as well as additional parking for our programs. This new building, coupled with our existing location at the Suzanne Patterson Building, will enable us to serve the growing population of older adults in our region for years to come,” Joan Girgus, PSRC board president, said in the statement.

Late in 2020, PSRC will launch a capital campaign to fund the purchase and development of the new building along with an endowment focused on expanding its lifelong learning program.

Springpoint residents give communities high marks for pandemic response In a recent independent survey, residents of Springpoint Senior Living gave their communities high marks for the response to the COVID-19 health crisis, with an overall ranking of 4.72 out of 5.

Holleran, a nationally recognized research and consulting firm that specializes in the senior living industry, conducted the survey of 1,204 Springpoint independent living residents between Aug. 17 and Sept. 4, 2020. The communities scored extremely well for overall communications, comfort provided by the staff, and resident confidence in the community’s ability to manage a future pandemic, according to information provided by Springpoint.

Based in Wall Township, Springpoint is a nationally recognized aging services provider that operates eight full service continuing care retirement communities that were part of the Holleran survey, including: The Atrium at Navesink Harbor in Red Bank; Crestwood Manor in Whiting; Meadow Lakes in East Windsor; Monroe Village in Monroe Township; The Moorings at Lewes in Lewes, Delaware; The Oaks at Denville in Denville; Stonebridge at Montgomery in Skillman; and Winchester Gardens in Maplewood.

“These survey results are an affirmation of what we already knew – that our communities have done an outstanding job during the pandemic,” Anthony A. Argondizza, president and CEO of Springpoint, said in the statement.

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“Over the past eight months, we’ve received an outpouring of appreciation and support from our residents and families on how well we’ve managed through this unprecedented time. Our ‘Springpoint Heroes’ truly are the shining stars.”

From the beginning, Springpoint and its communities took a very aggressive approach to fighting the pandemic, with the safety and well-being of its residents and staff members as the top priority, according to the statement.

The Springpoint response has been guided by healthcare professionals and medical directors, in compliance with mandates from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as the state and local Departments of Health.

Since March, the following safety measures have been in place to assure safe and healthy Springpoint communities, according to the statement: Team members complete daily wellness checks, including having their temperature taken. Sick employees are not allowed to work. All guests must complete a wellness screening questionnaire and have their temperature taken prior to their visit. All communities are cleaned regularly and high-touch areas are disinfected with greater frequency. Hand sanitizer is available throughout the communities for guests and employees. All employees and visitors are required to wear a face a covering and maintain proper social distancing.

Springpoint communities also placed a strong emphasis on the prevention of social isolation by making sure that residents stayed connected with staff members, fami-

lies and one another in many different ways, according to the statement. During the stay-at-home restrictions, the in-house TV channels in Springpoint communities provided updates from the senior leadership team to keep residents informed. The channel also provides daily exercise classes, brain fitness, trivia, concerts, movies, lectures and religious ceremonies for residents to view in the comfort and safety of their homes. Zoom meetings and live streaming events were also available. In addition, staff members checked-in and called residents for in-home meal orders, door deliveries, and other needs.

As Springpoint Senior Living communities are cautiously re-opening, residents are engaging in a variety of fun and creatively social distanced activities, according to the statement. The spirit of the communities is beginning to return, which is a welcome change. Residents are out-and-about, enjoying the community and getting reacquainted with their neighbors and staff.

Springpoint continues to promote safety protocols while making the best of the unprecedented situation by supporting one another with compassion and respect.

Residents and family members continue to express their gratitude for the ongoing efforts of Springpoint employees and leadership teams.

Argondizza said, “Kind words and encouragement from residents and family members sustained us during the most difficult days and continue to motivate us as we work together to create our new normal in each of our communities.”

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President Continued from Page 11A has helped support major capital improvements in academic, residential, student affairs, and athletic facilities, as well as endowed programs and scholarships, according to the statement.

In 2019, Rider received the largest philanthropic gift in its 155-year history when alumnus Norm Brodsky and his wife Elaine made a $10 million gift to endow a scholarship for business students and to support future business projects, according to the statement. In turn, the university announced that Rider’s College of Business Administration would be known as the Norm Brodsky College of Business.

Dell’Omo also helped to lead the successful transition of Westminster Choir College from Princeton to Lawrenceville, a process which concluded in the summer of 2020. This effort to create one strong, resilient and cohesive university represents another investment in the future of Rider, according to the statement.

Under Dell’Omo’s leadership, Rider introduced a new initiative in 2020, called Lifting Barriers, 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 robust support for career preparation and academic success, according to the statement. The Lifting Barriers initiative is designed to help students break through the 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. Dell’Omo’s 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 sticker price, according to the statement.

“In addition to his unwavering resolve to transform Rider into a fiscally strong institution committed to its mission of student growth, transformation and leadership, the trustees are confident in President Dell’Omo’s future vision and plan to ensure the successful growth and development of Rider University,” Schimek said in the statement. “I am certain his leadership will continue to propel our university forward.”

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by CraNJ as well as Bucks, Montgomery and dles to Crayons to more than 175 organizations Philadelphia counties in PA. She is a memthroughout Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylberand of the Bucks County Association of vania. Since 2006, Fox & Roach/Trident Realty and Charishe resides in Yardley, PA with ties hashercollected over Pantis 39,000can backpacks and suppartner, Keith. be contacted at 609-389-2962 or by emailing theresa.pantis@foxroach.com. plies for homeless and foster care children in the tristate area. “We are so proud to say that again, Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® is this year,Berkshire we broke last year’s record, remarks part of HomeServices of America, the nation’s Barbara Griest, COO of BHHS Fox & Roach,largest provider of total home services and largest residential brokerage company in the U.S. in REALTORS® and the Trident Group, “which is sales volume, according to the 2020 REAL Trends 500 report. The coma testament to the generosity and caring of our pany was recently awarded “Real Estate Agency Brand of the Year” and sales associates, employees, executives, family, “Highest Ranked in Trust and/Love” in the 32nd annual Harris Poll Eqfriends, and clients.”

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FoxHomeServices & Roach/Trident charitable Network.Charities, Through itsaaffi liate, the Trident Group, the company provides one-stop and facilitated foundation sponsored by shopping BHHS Fox & Roach,services to its clients including mortgage financing, title, property REALTORS®, coordinates thisandproject with and the casualty insurance. The company-sponsored charitable foundation, Fox & Roach/Trident Charities, company’s sales associates, employees, and exis committed to addressing the needs of children ecutives to partner with Cradles to Crayons. Cra-and families in stressful circumstances and has contributed over $7.2 million to more than 250 dles tolife Crayons is a non-profit organization that local organizations since its inception in 1995. Visit our Website at www. provides, free of charge, the basic necessities to foxroach.com. children living in low-income and homeless situations.

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