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East Windsor officials salute essay contest winner By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
Ali Raza Husaini, who graduated from Hightstown High School in June, has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship in an essay contest sponsored by the New Jersey State League of Municipalities. East Windsor Mayor Janice S. Mironov presented a certificate to Ali at the Township Council’s June 26 meeting, honoring him for his winning essay in the statewide Louis Bay II Future Municipal Government Leaders contest. Ali’s essay was one of many submitted for review by the
Scholarship Committee of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities. The committee members chose 15 finalists and winnowed down the list to three winners, who each received a $1,000 scholarship. The contest is named for Louis Bay II, who was the mayor of Hawthorne for 40 years. Bay also served on the Hawthorne school board and on the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders. The goal of the contest is to raise awareness of municipal government and the role it plays in people’s lives, which is reflected in the essay contest’s theme,
“What My Municipal Government Does Best.” “My township has been instrumental in challenging me to be a leader that seeks out unique solutions to better the community around me,” Ali wrote in his essay. Ali, who was a student member of the East Windsor Township Economic Development Committee, wrote that at his suggestion, students in the Hightstown High School Art Department created a sculpture that was placed at a key intersection between two major highways. The sculpture is intended to attract more consum-
ers and businesses, he wrote. Students in the high school’s wood shop made new signs marking the entry into East Windsor, also at Ali’s suggestion. The signs will make the township more conducive to business activity. “My township has taught me to mobilize others in a community-wide improvement effort,” Ali wrote, adding that the township has inspired in him the leadership skills needed “to be on the front lines of change and not take a back seat.” Mironov was pleased an East Windsor student won one of the three scholarships. Another
Hightstown High School graduate was named a winner last year. “I am very proud for East Windsor Township to be recognized again. We have an extremely high caliber of high school students,” Mironov said, adding that many students are interested in government. She praised Ali for serving as a student representative on the Economic Development Committee. Municipal officials encourage students to sit on advisory boards and committees. “It’s a delight for us” that the students participate, Mironov said.
State law requires thorough vetting of school employees Legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Joann Downey (D-Monmouth) to thoroughly vet prospective school employees for allegations of sexual misconduct to prevent sexual predators from working in schools has been signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy. According to a press release, there have been cases where teachers accused of sexual misconduct involving children in one school were able to find work in other schools where they victimized other children. The past misconduct may not have been shared with the hiring school district, at times because of a non-disclosure agreement, leaving the hiring district without important information. “The way things are set up now, predators seem to have free reign to move from school to school and hurt children without any consequence,” Downey said. “Having a review that is meant to reveal these types of accusations can help protect students from these predators.” The law (A-3381) requires school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools and contracted service providers to review employment history of prospective employees to discover allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct involving children, according to the press release. The law prohibits the consideration of a job application unless there is a review of the employment history of the applicant that includes contacting former and current employers, and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations involving children. The applicant would only be
required to list employers from the prior 20 years that were schools or where the employment involved direct contact with children. Representatives of the school district, charter school, nonpublic school or contracted service provider must ask those employers for a statement as to whether the applicant: • Was the subject of any child abuse or sexual misconduct investigation by any employer, state licensing agency, law enforcement agency, or the Department of Children and Families; • Investigation of any child abuse or sexual misconduct involving children, by any employer, state licensing agency, law enforcement agency, or the Department of Children and Families, if the investigation resulted in a finding that the allegations were substantiated; • Was disciplined, discharged, non-renewed, asked to resign from employment, resigned from or otherwise separated from any employment while allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct were pending or under investigation, or due to an adjudication or finding of child abuse or sexual misconduct; or • Has ever had a license, professional license or certificate suspended, surrendered, or revoked while allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct were pending or under investigation, or due to an adjudication or finding of child abuse or sexual misconduct. The applicant must also provide his own written statement disclosing any of the same matters, and provide a written authorization that consents to and authorizes disclosure of the information requested by the prospective employer and releases the applicant’s former and current employers from any liability arising from the disclosure, according to the press release. The information received by a prospective employer under the provisions of the law is deemed not to be a public record. In addition, the law provides that the entity providing information or records to the prospective employer will be immune from criminal and civil liability for the disclosure of the information, unless the information or records provided were knowingly false.
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Lining up The 22nd annual Sunshine Classic was played at The College of New Jersey’s Lions Stadium on June 29. The West All-Stars defeated the East All-Stars, 28-20.
East Windsor Regional school board hires two new assistant principals By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
The East Windsor Regional School District Board of Education has announced the hiring of two new assistant principals - one at Hightstown High School and one at the Melvin H. Kreps Middle School. Priscilla Aniegbuna was hired as an assistant principal at Hightstown High School. She will replace Laura Bond, who has left the district. There are four assistant principals at the high school. Aniegbuna most recently
worked as the instructional dean in the North Brunswick Township Public Schools. Aniegbuna, who is bilingual, is a former social studies teacher. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University, a master’s degree in education from Seton Hall University and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Kean University. Aniegbuna will be paid $107,000 in her new position. Christopher Edwards was hired as an assistant principal at the Kreps middle school. There are three assistant principals at
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the middle school. Edwards will replace Jermaine Blount, who is transferring to Hightstown High School to replace Bill Delaney, who is retiring. Edwards has been a math teacher, most recently in the Hamilton Township Public Schools. He will be paid $106,000 in his new position. Edwards earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Penn State University and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Wilmington University.
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WHAT’S GOING ON Fri., July 6
Family Movie: “Peter Rabbit,” 10 a.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. Watch a movie with the family. Bring a bagged lunch or snack to enjoy with the movie. All ages. This movie is rated PG, 100 minutes. Lego Play, 11 a.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. Join us for Lego fun at the library. Play with other children ages 2-5. Movie: “Walk the Line” at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join us for a screening of the popular movie. Rated PG-13, 136 minutes. A small snack will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library. Baby & Toddler Time from 10:30-11 am at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. For children ages birth–2.5 years & a caregiver. Join us for singing & rhyming fun followed by play time with the library’s toys.
The spectacular Fireworks Display will commence immediately following the musical presentations, at approximately 9:30 p.m.. Bring your blankets and chairs, and use the barbecue grills for a night of free fun at Etra Lake Park. There also will be vendors present selling refreshments. This free event is made possible through the generous contributions of many area businesses. In the event of inclement weather, call 609-443-4000, ext. 400 for cancellation information. Rain date Saturday, July 14.
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Exhibit. “An Eclectic Assembly of Work in Oil, Water Colour and Acrylic,” featuring the work of Gary David Fournier, will be on display at the Gourgaud Gallery, located in Town Hall, 23-A North Main Street in Cranbury. On his website garydavidfournier.com the artist indicates: “I try to combine impressionism using the frequent and visible brush strokes and canvas texture to emphasize elements of my subjects. I often use color mixing on the canvas rather than the palette and in so doing I am amazed at the affect that often results. Glazing is a new part of my oil and acrylic technique learned recently in a personalized Sat., July 7 Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspection Pro- painting class. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my more recent gram. This event, sponsored by East Windsor Township engagement with local art groups discussing and sharing and funded by $7,000 Grant from the New Jersey Division mutual stories of our work and visiting galleries to study a of Highway Traffic Safety, will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. variety of artists and their works.” Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Disbrow Hill Park (during Independence Day celebra- Monday–Friday; 1-3 p.m. Sunday, July 8 and Sunday, July 15. tion). A reception will be held from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, July 8. The 2018 Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspection ProThe artwork is for sale with 20 percent of each sale gogram is designed to ensure motorists are properly securing to support the Cranbury Arts Council and its programs. ing their children in child seats as required by State law. Interested residents, at no cost, can have their child seats Cash or a check made out to the Cranbury Arts Council is inspected for proper fit and installation in their vehicles accepted as payment. See www.cranburyartscouncil.org. and receive educational materials regarding current child restraint laws. Mon., July 9 East Windsor Independence Day Celebration. Free Maker Monday: Chalk Art, 2–4 p.m. at the Twin entertainment begins at 6 p.m. with the Jerry Rife’s Rhythm Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. We’ll Kings Dixieland Jazz Band, a 6 piece band from the Dela- get creative with colored chalk and make our own artwork. ware Valley area best known for its traditional jazz sound, Ages 7–12. followed at 7:30 p.m. by the Trenton Brass Quintet Plus Sci-Fi Movie: “Robocop (1987),” 6 p.m. at the Twin One, a six-piece ensemble from Central Jersey performing Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. In a dys“Americana” and a variety of popular melodies. topic and crime-ridden Detroit, a terminally wounded cop returns to the force as a powerful cyborg haunted by submerged memories. Rated R. 102 minutes. Preregistration preferred. Make It! Monday from 10:30-11:30 am at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 with a caregiver can drop in during the program to make this week’s craft & stay to play with the library’s toys. Lunch Time Guided Meditation from 12:30-1 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Join us for guided mediation during your lunch hour. Help yourself regain the peace lost through busy mornings and smoothly get through the rest of the day. Facilitated by library staff member Leena, a 10 year
practitioner of Rajyoga meditation. Adult English Learner Writing Class from 2-3 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Improve your writing skills for school and work with this drop in service. Taught by an experienced volunteer from Literacy NJ (formerly Literacy Volunteers). K-6th Grade Tutoring from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children in grades K-6 will get homework help. Registration required in person or by phone at 609-448-1474. Craft Circle-knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, quilters + from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Adults & teens 14 & up! Crafters of all skill levels are invited to join the library’s crafting group. Bring a project and work on it with other crafters. Drop in anytime during this monthly meeting, share what you’ve made and chat over light refreshments.
Tue., July 10
Story Time, 11 a.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. Stories, songs, and a craft for ages 2-5. Literature Lovers’ Book Discussion: Vanessa and Her Sister by Priya Parmar, 11 a.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. Told from the perspective of Vanessa Bell, this fictionalized novel about Virginia Woolf’s family begins in 1905, when the Stephens siblings have moved to Bloomsbury after their father’s death. Preregistration preferred. Getting the Most out of the Library’s Web Site computer class will be held at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Learn how to navigate the library’s website and catalog effectively to yield the best results. How to place holds, renew items you have checked out, request museum passes, about library apps like hoopla, Overdrive, Flipster and Freegal and much more. Please call the library to register at 609-4480957. Adult Craft: Burlap Flower Wreath, 6 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. Use colorful burlap fabric to make a flower wreath for your front door. Ages 15 and up. Preregistration required. Story Time with Miss Liz from 10:30-11:15 am at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes & a craft. Siblings welcome. Beginning Spanish class from 5-6 p.m., Citizenship Exam Review from 6-7 p.m. and Learning English with Victor from 7-9 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Register in person or by calling 609-448-1474. for any of these 3 classes. Monthly Drop-in Blood Pressure Checks from 6-7
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Wed., July 11
Paper Crafts with Lonie will be held at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join us for a paper crafting workshop to create two blank cards or choose your own sentiment. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library. Please call the Reference Desk to register at 609-448-0957. Document Shredding/Recycling Day. This township event, from 4 to 8 p.m., is sponsored by Mayor Janice S. Mironov
and Members of Council, in conjunction with the East Windsor Clean Communities Committee. Free document shredding will be available to East Windsor residents, with a limit of ten boxes per household. No commercial drop-offs are permitted. RISE will be on-site for drop-off of shoes, clothing, blankets, working appliances, usable furniture, and housewares. NO ELECTRONICS ACCEPTED at this event (i.e. NO televisions, computers, computer accessories and non-working appliances.) East Windsor Senior Center, 40 Lanning Boulevard. For further information, call 609-443-4000, ext. 215. Socrates Café will be held at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Socrates Café is a gather-
ing where participants pose questions, listen to others, raise challenges and consider alternative answers. Background in philosophy not required; no preparation necessary. Story Time with Miss Liz from 10:30-11:15 am at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes & a craft. Siblings welcome. Brown Bag Book Club from 12-1 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. We’re back to fiction! Drop in with your lunch and join our discussion on a fun summer read, “Where’d You Go, Bernadette?” by Maria Semple. Beverages & a light dessert will be provided. #Maker Club, Jr. from 3-4 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in
summons complaint with a pending court date. On June 25, an 18-yearold man from Mercerville was arrested for possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, during the course of a motor vehicle stop on South Main Street. He was transported to police headquarters, booked, processed, and released on a summons complaint with a pending court date. ON June 26, a 23-yearold man from Florida was arrested for possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana and possession of
drug paraphernalia, during the course of a motor vehicle stop on South Main Street. He was transported to police headquarters, booked, processed, issued traffic summonses, and released on a summons complaint with a pending court date. On June 26, a 19-yearold man from Monroe Township was arrested for possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, during the course of a motor vehicle stop on Morrison Avenue. He was transported to police headquarters, booked,
Hightstown. Learn coding basics & get creative with different featured projects each week. For ages 5-8. Registration required at www.mcl.org. Evening Guided Meditation from 8-8:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Come join us for guided meditation at the end of your day. Leave feeling relaxed & rejuvenated. Facilitated by library staff member Leena, a 10 year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation.
Story Time, 11 a.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. Stories, songs, and a craft for ages 2-5. PowerPoint Basics, 2:30 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. Learn to create basic presentations, format text, and insert im-
ages. Mouse and keyboard skills are essential. Preregistration required. Improve Your English, 6:30 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. In this group for beginners, we’ll work on our written and spoken English, as well as reading. Students should have some knowledge of English already. Preregistration required. Pelvic Floor Disorders will be discussed at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Pelvic floor dysfunction, including urinary incontinence, frequency, pelvic organ prolapse and constipation, are common conditions faced by both men and women. In many cases physical therapy can help improve quality of live. Join Fatima Shad, PT, DPT and Katrina Health, PT, DPT, physi-
cal therapists specializing in pelvic wellness. Please call the library to register at 609-448-0957. Conversational English as a Second Language at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join ESL instructor Arthur Spero to learn how to improve your English language speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and fluency. Must have some basic knowledge of English. Please call the library to register at 609-448-0957. Book Worms & Wiggle Worms book club & play group from 10-10:30 am at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. For young children & their caregivers. Children will play with the library’s toys while caregivers will discuss, “Any-
processed, issued traffic summonses, and released on a summons complaint with a pending court date. On June 28, a 24-yearold man from Hightstown was arrested for possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, during the course of a motor vehicle stop on Westerlea Avenue. He was transported to police headquarters, booked, processed, issued traffic summonses, and released on a summons complaint with a pending court date. On June 29, a 29-yearold man from South
Carolina was arrested for possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, during the course of a motor vehicle stop on Franklin Street. He was transported to police headquarters, booked, processed, and released on a summons complaint with a pending court date. On July 1, a 20-yearold man from Voorhees, was arrested for possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, during the course of a field inquiry on Morrison Avenue. He was transported to po-
lice headquarters, booked, processed, and released on a summons complaint with a pending court date. Other arrests On June 30, a 25-yearold woman from Hightstown was arrested for an active warrant out of Hightstown Municipal Court and Trenton Municipal Court, during the course of a field inquiry, at a business located on the 100 Block of Mercer Street. She was transported to police headquarters, booked, processed, and released on her own recognizance with new court dates.
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POLICE BLOTTER The Hightstown Police Department initiated the following police reports through Sunday, July 1. CDS/DWI arrests On June 25, a 32-yearold woman from Franklin Park, was arrested for possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and unlawful possession of a weapon, during the course of a motor vehicle stop, in the parking lot located on the 100 Block of Franklin Street. She was transported to police headquarters, booked, processed, issued traffic summonses, and released on a
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By Michele S. Byers
These New Jersey plants have an appetite for insects In the musical “Little Shop of Horrors,” a mysterious Venus flytrap in a florist shop reveals its appetite for human flesh and blood. Fortunately, there’s no real-life equivalent of Audrey II, the diabolical, man-eating plant. But there are many carnivorous plants that trap and digest animal prey – mostly insects – and some of them are found in New Jersey! This state we’re in has three groups of native carnivorous plants: pitcher plants, sundews and bladderworts. Carnivorous plants are fascinating because animals usually eat plants. Countless creatures – humans included – feed on the leaves, roots, shoots, flower buds, fruits and seeds of plants. So why did predator plants evolve to eat animals? The answer is the soil. Pitcher plants, sundews and some bladderworts live in wet, nutrient-poor soils and adapted to get nutrition in other ways. With its often reddish-purple color and net-like markings, the purple pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea) is the showiest of New Jersey’s carnivorous plants. The plant’s bright foliage and red flowers stand out sharply
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among the greens of most bog and swamp plants. The plant can often be seen jutting through sphagnum moss. The pitcher plant’s name comes from its tall, tube-like stems, which resemble pitchers of water. Prey insects, often small flies and ants, are attracted by the plant’s scent. Evidently, the plant’s chemical compounds attract various insects. The pitcher plant’s frilly leaf tips have stiff, downwardpointing hairs. These hairs prevent the insects from climbing out and they end up in a pool of liquid at the bottom of the pitcher. The liquid contains digestive enzymes that break down the insects and allow the plant to absorb the nutrients. While pitcher plants don’t need insects to survive, biologists believe plants that get extra nutrients from insects grow larger and healthier, and are more likely to reproduce. Recent studies show that purple pitcher plants, along with at least nineteen other species, lure insects with a florescent glow invisible to humans. The pitcher rim glows blue when placed in ultraviolet light, which appears green to us under normal conditions. When the rim is painted, masking the fluorescence, the plants capture far less prey. Purple pitcher plants can be found from Virginia to Newfoundland and inland to the Great Lakes region and large parts of Canada. In New Jersey, they’re common in the bogs and swamps of the Pine Barrens. But pitcher plants are also found in other parts of the state, including Kuser Bog, an unusual Atlantic white cedar swamp at High Point State Park in Sussex County. At an elevation of 1,500 feet, this cedar bog is believed to be the highest in the world! The White Lake Natural Resource Area in Warren County is another place with pitcher plants. Smaller than a pitcher plant but no less impressive are sundews. New Jersey has three native species of sundews. Sundew leaves are covered with tiny gland-tipped hairs that act like tentacles. On the tip of each hair is a droplet of a honey-like substance that attracts and holds small insects, including mosquitos, gnats and ants. Once the first droplet of sticky dew catches the insect, neighboring hairs lean toward the victim and add their droplets. Once the prey is subdued, the hairs draw the prey downward so it comes in contact with the surface of the leaf, where nutrients are absorbed. Sundews are found in many of the same places as
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pitcher plants: the bogs and swamps of the Pine Barrens, and also Kuser Bog. You’ll need sharp eyes to spot them unless they are blooming, since sundews blend in with surrounding foliage. Threadleaf sundews have bright pink flowers, and roundleaf and spatulate leaf sundews have white flowers. New Jersey’s third carnivorous plant is the bladderwort; our state has about 14 species of bladderworts. Bladderworts are aquatic and their leaves are equipped with little water-filled bladders. Each bladder has a flexible “trapdoor” with bristles. When a tiny aquatic creature comes in contact with the bristles, the trapdoor opens momentarily and sweeps the prey into the bladder along with the rushing water. The door then slams shut. These trapdoors open and shut at lightning speed about two-hundredths of a second! And within 20 to 40 minutes, the prey is digested enough that the trap is reset and ready for its next victim. New Jersey’s bladderworts mostly have bright yellow flowers, but two species have purple flowers, and one extremely rare bladderwort has tiny white flowers. Make sure you get out to a bog this summer and explore our state’s fascinating carnivorous plants! If you’re interested in raising these plants, you can find them at places like RareFind Nursery in Jackson. You can also attend one of their “bog workshops” to learn more about building your own bog! These plants should never be removed from their native ecosystems. For more information about carnivorous plants, go to the Botanical Society of America website at https://botany. org/Carnivorous _Plants/. To read about the discovery of plants using ultraviolet light to lure insects, visit https://www.smithsonianmag. com/science-nature/these-carnivorous-plants-glow-underultravio let-light-to-attract-prey-180948058/. To learn more about the Pine Barrens go to http://www. pinelandsalliance.o rg. And to learn more about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources, visit the New Jersey Conservation Foundation website at www.njconservation.org or contact me at info@njconservation.org. Michele S. Byers is executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation in Morristown.
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thing is Possible” by Elizabeth Strout. Light refreshments provided. , Bollywood Fusion Dance from 1-2 mp.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Lihbrary, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. kLearn classical & Bollywood dance techeniques to perform with popular American songs. This class is led by Sudipta Ghosh, -a local dance instructor with 15 years experience in classical Indian & Bollywood ddance instruction. For ages 6+ Registration required at www.mcl.org. MadScience: “Slime Time” from 3-4 e p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Li-brary, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. hExplore, create & play with the most entertaining & useful molecule known to sci-ence. Discover its many shapes & forms. 0For ages 6-10. Registration required tat www.mcl.org. Classical Indian Dance Workshop from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Hightw stown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Join us in this introduction to the traditions of classical Indian dance. Learn a basic short dance and some of the etraditions behind it. Led by Sudipta Ghosh, ta local dance instructor with 15 years expeorience. Registration required at www.mcl. torg. -
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o Family Movie: “Moana,” 10 a.m. at . the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. Watch a movie with the tfamily. Bring a bagged lunch or snack to .enjoy with the movie. All ages. This movie -is rated PG, 113 minutes. Star Lab with Pearl Observatory, 1 .p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. Learn about dthe stars, planets, and constellations in the nnight sky inside a portable planetarium. Ages 4–12. Space is very limited. Regist tration required. Movie, “La La Land” at 2 p.m. at ythe Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join us for a screening of the popular movie. Rated PG-13, 128 minutes. A small snack will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library. Baby & Toddler Time from 10:3011 am at the Hightstown Memorial Li-
brary, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. For children ages birth–2.5 years & a caregiver. Join us for singing & rhyming fun followed by play time with the library’s toys..
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Writers’ Group, 2–5 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. Bring five pages of a work-inprogress to discuss.
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Music Mondays, 11 a.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. Play instruments, learn about rhythm, and sing songs with friends. Ages 2–5. Maker Monday: Tie Dye, 2–4 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. Enjoy the cool and groovy experience of making your own tie-dyed shirt. Ages 7-12. Please bring a cotton t-shirt to dye. A presentation on Investment Fraud will be held at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. This presentation by Arlene Ferris-Waks with the New Jersey Bureau of Securities will empower attendees to become safer investors and learn about ways to protect themselves against investment fraud. Please call the library to register at 609-448-0957. Evening Movie: “7 Days in Entebbe (2018),” 6 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. Inspired by the true story of the Israeli rescue mission after the hijacking and hostage-taking of Jewish passengers held in Entebbe, Uganda. Rated PG-13. 106 minutes. Preregistration preferred. End of an Era: The Sinking of the Andrea Doria will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. A special two hour presentation by local maritime historian Michael Hyduk with new insights on what happened the night of July 26, 1956 when the Andrea Doria collided with the MS Stockholm in a fog 50 miles off the coast of Nantucket. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library. See CALENDAR, Page 7A
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MERCER COUNTY NOTES Nature Center to offer free picnic days for families
Looking for free family summer fun? Pack your lunch and enjoy a day outdoors on Picnic Days at the Tulpehaking Nature Center. Due to last year’s success, this event has been extended to three Saturdays throughout the summer: July 28 and Aug. 25, from noon to 3 p.m. Families and friends are invited to relax in the shade and enjoy educational activities, and even a sweet treat from Rita’s. Join Watershed Fellows Amanda Buchner and Giovanni Rivera for bilingual educational games and activities on the importance of water and the Delaware River watershed. Spanish-speaking volunteers will be on site. Guests will be able to explore the small but mighty creatures that live in the marsh, participate in arts and crafts, and then finish out the day with a cool refreshing cup of Rita’s Italian ice. Picnic Day is free and open to the public as part of Tulpehaking Nature Center’s summer-long effort to provide engaging family programs. For more information, please call (609) 888-3218 or e-mail tnc@ mercercounty.org. The Tulpehaking Nature Center is located at 157 Westcott Ave. in Hamilton. It is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. The nature center provides programs and exhibits that encourage visitors to explore and discover the many cultural, historic and natural resources of the Abbott Marshlands. It is owned by the County of Mercer and operated by the Mercer County Park Commission. For more information about the nature center, programs and schedule of events, go to www.mercercountyparks.org.
An ‘Evening in the Garden’ with Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County
The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County will host an “Evening in the Garden” at Mercer Educational Gardens, Hopewell Township, on Wednesday, July 11 from 6 to 8 p.m., rain or shine. Stroll through the Mercer Educational Gardens where Rutgers Master Gardeners will offer ways to draw you out into your own garden in the evening. Discover the pollinator and host plants for butterflies and moths. Each of the individual demonstration gardens will be staffed by Rutgers Master Gardeners who have developed and maintained the garden. Brief tours will be offered of the entire Educational Garden, with identification of trees, shrubs and plants that are important sources of food for butterflies and moths. You might just find that your backyard is your favorite summer evening getaway. Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County is a volunteer educational outreach program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 930 Spruce St., Lawrence. Master Gardeners participate in many volunteer programs throughout the county, as well as answer home horticulture questions through their Rutgers Master Gardener Helpline, (609) 989-6853, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, March through October. For more information on the Master Gardener program, the Mercer Education Gardens, or other Extension educational programs, contact Rutgers Cooperative Extension at 609 9896830 or visit the Master Gardeners of Mercer County website at www.mgofmc.org.
Mercer Clerk’s Office returns to S. Broad Street
Renovations have finished being made to the Mercer County Courthouse Annex which was previously home to several offices including the Mercer County Clerk. The County Clerk’s office will return to its permanent location at 209 South Broad Street starting July 27 and will reopen on July 31. Safety concerns prompted the Mercer County Improvement Authority to make renovations to the courthouse annex with the approval of the County Freeholders. The Courthouse was built in 1909. The Mercer County Clerk’s office, which temporarily moved to 240 W. State St. in January 2016, will be moving back to 209 S. Broad St. on July 31. Candidates filing school election petitions should still file School Election Petitions should file them at 240 W. State St. on the seventh floor on Monday, July 30 by the 4 p.m. deadline. In the newly modernized Courthouse Annex, the Clerk’s office will be providing services in similar fashion as it was conducted previously. The first floor is where you can record property, obtain a passport, register a small business, and be sworn in as a notary public. The second floor will
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Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County recently at work maintaining the Cottage Garden at Mercer Educational Gardens. Pictured Left to right are Kathleen Yurwit, Hightstown; Sheryl Fuller, Trenton; Mary Wagner, Pennington; Ann Vaurio and Marge Steinberg, Princeton. The Mercer Educational Gardens will be open to the public for an “Evening in the Garden” on Wednesday, July 11 from 6 – 8 p.m. Rutgers Master Gardeners will highlight pollinator and host plants for butterflies and moths and surely draw you out into your own garden as the sun goes down. be designated for Elections and County ID departments. The Mercer County Record Rooms, which is home to thousands of deeds, mortgages, and other essential records, will be on both the first and second floor of the annex. The passport office, however, will be separate from the other offices. The public is encouraged to visit the renovated Courthouse Annex to obtain office services, including Vote-By-Mail ballots for the November general election. Please feel free to reach out to my office at (609) 989-6465 or (609) 989-6353 with any questions or concerns and we will do our best to assist you in addressing these matters. Lastly, please remember that our mailing address will remain at PO Box 8068, Trenton, NJ 08608.
Summer Weekends at the nature center continue through Sunday, Aug. 26. There will be seven different programs to choose from, including activities such as fishing, gardening, guided nature walks, nature games and more; no registration required. Programs are appropriate for families, and children of all ages. The Tulpehaking Nature Center is located at 157 Westcott Ave. in Hamilton. It is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. The nature center provides programs and exhibits that encourage visitors to explore and discover the many cultural, historic and natural resources of the Abbott Marshlands. It is owned by the County of Mercer and operated by the Mercer County Park Commission. For more information about the nature center, programs and schedule of events, go to www.mercercountyparks.org.
Mercer County 4-H encourages community Womanspace, Inc. exhibits at annual 4-H Fair Your special family recipe, homegrown currently accepting vegetables or creative project could earn applications for volunteers
you a blue ribbon at this year’s Mercer County 4-H Fair, planned for July 28 and 29 at Howell Living History Farm in Hopewell Township. There are many “Open Division” categories for public entries — you do not need to be a 4-H member to exhibit. Any class listed, including arts and crafts, photography, foods, gardening, clothing, woodworking and more, may be entered under the Open Division. This year Mercer County 4-H is marking 100 years of annual 4-H fairs. On Saturday, July 28, 4-H will celebrate the centennial with special music and cake as well as an old-fashioned country dance, complete with a caller and live music. Please visit http://mercer.njaes.rutgers. edu/4h/fair, where you will find the fair exhibitor catalog and a complete schedule. Projects will be received from the general public for entry in the fair on Thursday, July 26, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Howell Farm. The fair will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 28, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 29. Admission and parking are free. Children’s activities, hay rides, animal shows, music, farm tours and exhibits will take place throughout the fair. Plenty of food and drink, including homemade ice cream, will be available. The opening ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. July 28 in the Show Tent. 4-H, a youth development program operated by Rutgers Cooperative Extension, provides research-based, hands-on learning experiences for youth in Mercer County. The fair is an opportunity for 4-H members to showcase projects they have worked on throughout the year.
Free summer nature programs
The Mercer County Park Commission invites families to the Tulpehaking Nature Center each weekend in July and August for free summer programming. Weekends will involve hands-on activities, comprehensive learning and fun outdoors.
Womanspace, Inc., a leading nonprofit agency that provides services to people impacted by domestic and sexual violence is currently accepting volunteer applications for the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victim Response Teams. The fall training will be held in September. Applications will be accepted until August 1, 2018. The 80 hour program will feature specialized training on such topics as the law, sensitivity to the needs of victims and their children, and how to provide swift, safe and appropriate responses at a very critical time for families. Womanspace will be accepting applications from prospective volunteers who meet the following minimum requirements: · 18 years of age · Possess a valid Driver’s license & available transportation · NO Criminal Record History (Applicants must submit information for a background check & interview) · Attend mandatory training and attend monthly meetings · Ability to communicate well with others and be sensitive to victims’ feelings · Bilingual individuals and persons fluent in American Sign Language are encouraged to participate For more information, contact Domestic Violence Victim Response Team Coordinator Heidi Mueller at (609) 392-0316 or dvvrt@womanspace.org; or Sexual Assault Support Services Coordinator Alison Daks at sass@womanspace.org
County announces photo project
Mercer County invites you to submit your digital images to help the County create a collection of recent photographs that illustrate living, working and playing within its 12 municipalities. The county is looking for images that illustrate area heritage, economic vibrancy and cultural diversity and that include
public buildings, historic sites, parks and events with or without people using those places. This is not a contest but an opportunity for amateur photographers who seek a broader audience for their work. The images could be used in editorial and commercial digital and print media promoting the County. The photographer’s credit line would appear in the media in which they appear, whenever possible. The county would have exclusive rights of the images and will not sell them. Participants must complete an agreement before submitting images. Instructions and requirements can be found online at ciephoto.com/PhotogDirex.pdf.
Application forms, guidelines available for history and arts programs
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes, the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders, and the Division of Culture and Heritage announce that application forms and guidelines for the FY19 Mercer County LAP grants and the Mercer County History Regrant programs are now available on the County’s website: www. mercercounty.org/departments/cultureand-heritage/. The Mercer County Local Arts Program (LAP) grants are available to eligible Mercer County-based nonprofits, libraries, units of local government and institutions of higher education offering arts programming and events. The Mercer County History Regrants support eligible Countybased nonprofit historical societies, history organizations, local government entities, schools, libraries and other Mercer County nonprofits offering local historic programming and events. Each program offers either General Operating (GOS) or Special Project (SP) grants to eligible not-for-profit organizations and historical sites. Proposed projects to be funded through this FY19 round of grants must take place during the calendar year 2019 (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2019). Deadline for submission of the FY19 grants is July 13. Organizations are encouraged to review the online guidelines for information on eligibility requirements. Grant guidelines and application forms can be found on the Division’s pages on the County website, www.mercercounty.org/departments/culture-and-heritage/, under “Grants Information” on the left-hand side of the page. For more information or to request a hard copy of the grants package, contact Tricia Fagan at tfagan@mercercounty.org. The Local Arts Program (LAP) grants are made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. The County’s History Regrants are made possible with funds from the New Jersey Historical Commission’s County History Partnership Program (CHPP) and Mercer County’s Cultural and Heritage Commission. Both grant programs are administered by the County’s Division of Culture & Heritage and supported by the County of Mercer.
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Please call the library to register at 609448-0957. Mystery Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. The group will be discussing A Beautiful Blue Death by Charles Finch. New members are always welcome and no registration is necessary. Sing-Along with Kim Yarson from 10:30-11:15 am at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. For ages birth-5 & a caregiver. Dance to Kim’s high-energy guitar music as she plays classics and original songs. Registration suggested at www.mcl. org. Lunch Time Guided Meditation from 12:30-1 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Join us for some guided mediation during your lunch hour. Help yourself regain the peace lost through busy mornings and smoothly get through the rest of the day. Facilitated by library staff member Leena, a 10 year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation. Adult English Learner Writing Class from 2-3 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Improve your writing skills for school and work with this drop-in service. Taught by an experienced volunteer from Literacy NJ (formerly Literacy Volunteers). K-6th Grade Tutoring from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children in grades K-6 will get homework help. Registration required in person or by phone at 609-448-1474. Paint a Canvas-for adults from 6:308:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. All participants will be instructed stepby-step to create your own piece of art in acrylics on canvas. Everyone’s painting will be based on a similar design, but all will be unique. Open to all skill levels & all supplies will be provided. Registration required at www.mcl.org.
Tue., July 17
Story Time, 11 a.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. Stories, songs, and a craft for ages 2 through 5. Senior Moving Workshop, 7 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. The idea of downsizing and moving can feel extremely overwhelming. This informative workshop will cover topics such as: where to start, what to do with all your possessions, and who will handle the actual move. Participants will leave with concrete, actionable information to feel in control and less stressed. Presented by Olga St. Pierre of Keller Williams Real Estate. Preregistration required. Story Time with Miss Liz from 10:3011:15 am at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes & a craft. Siblings welcome. Beginning Spanish class from 5-6 p.m., Citizenship Exam Review from 6-7 p.m. and Learning English with Victor from 7-9 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Register in person or by calling 609-448-
1474. for any of these 3 classes.
Wed., July 18
Peas & Carrots Music Show, 2 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. Our visiting performers will help you learn about a variety of instruments as you listen to this musical show for toddlers. Ages 2–6. Adult Craft Circle at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join us to make a plastic bag dispenser out of vintage fabric. All supplies provided; ages 14 to adult. Sponsored by Friends of the Hickory Corner Library. Please call the library to register at 609-448-0957. College Financial Aid Workshop will be held at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Kevin Simme of College Funding Alternatives will walk you through how the admissions and financial aid processes work and how to maximize your financial aid package. Please call the library to register at 609-448-0957. Story Time with Miss Liz from 10:3011:15 am at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes & a craft. Siblings welcome. #Maker Club, Jr. from 3-4 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Learn coding basics & get creative with different featured projects each week. For ages 5-8. Registration required at www.mcl.org. Evening Guided Meditation from 8-8:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Come join us for guided meditation at the end of your day. Leave feeling relaxed & rejuvenated. Facilitated by library staff member Leena, a 10 year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation.
Thurs., July 19 - Sat., July 21
Cranbury Business’ Sidewalk Sale. Come check out the sidewalk sale at the retail stores and eat at the restaurants in Cranbury. See the deals they have for you and enjoy our beautiful town. The sale will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Main Street, Cranbury.
Thurs., July 19
Excel Basics, 10:30 a.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. Learn how to input data and format spreadsheets for everyday tasks. Mouse and keyboard skills are essential. Preregistration required. Drum Circle will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join musician and teacher Jaclyn DiLouie of Mercer ARC to create simple rhythms using hand held drums and various percussion instruments. No experience required! Drums and instruments provided or feel free to bring your own. No registration is necessary. Story Time, 11 a.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. Stories, songs, and a craft for ages 2-5. Scratch Coding for Kids, 1 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington
Dr., East Windsor. Like playing computer games? Learn how to make them yourself! This six-week class will teach you to use Scratch, an introductory computer program, to design interactive games. Open to ages 9–12. Attendance at all 6 weeks is necessary. Bringing your own laptop is strongly recommended, but those without one can be accommodated as well. Space is limited. Registration required. Improve Your English, 6:30 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. In this group for beginners, we’ll work on our written and spoken English, as well as reading. Students LEGALS
should have some knowledge of English already. Preregistration required. Conversational English as a Second
Language at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Cor-
ner Branch of the Mercer County Library
System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join ESL instructor Arthur Spero to learn how to improve your English language speaking skills, pronunciation, vo-
cabulary, grammar and fluency. Must have some basic knowledge of English. Please call the library to register at 609-448-0957.
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EAST WINDSOR REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC NOTICE of BOARD MEETING: Date Change Please Take Notice, that the July 16, 2018 regular meeting of the East Windsor Regional School District Board of Education has been Rescheduled and will take place on Monday, JULY 9, at 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Training Rooms 807A&B Paul M. Todd SBA/Board Secretary EWRSD WHH, 2x, 6/29/18, 7/6/18 Fee: $24.18 Affidavit: $15.00 Borough of Hightstown NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Borough of Hightstown will receive bids on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Hightstown Borough Hall Building, 156 Bank Street, Hightstown, New Jersey 08520 for the Improvements to Sunset Avenue and Maple Avenue project. Work includes but is not limited to 2,135 LF of concrete curb, 471 SY of concrete sidewalk, 245 SY of concrete driveway apron, 8,375 SY of pavement milling, 1,125 TONS of hot mix asphalt surface course, 120 TONS of hot mix asphalt base course, 1,575 SY of pavement base repair, 550 SY of dense graded aggregate, 184 SY of bituminous driveway repair, drainage castings and drainage pipe, 1 fire hydrant assembly, pavement markings and striping, signage, and other incidental construction including restoration. Proposals must be submitted to the Borough Clerk, or her representative, no later than Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in Specifications and other bid information, prepared by Carmela Roberts, P.E. of Roberts Engineering Group, LLC, have been filed in the office of the Engineer at 1670 Whitehorse-Hamilton Square Road, Hamilton, New Jersey (609-586-1141) and may be obtained during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the cost of $65.00. Checks must be made payable to Roberts Engineering Group, LLC. Bids shall be submitted on the form(s) provided and shall be in accordance with the specifications contained in the Instructions to Bidders and other bidding documents. In order to assure that all potential bidders receive the complete bid documentation, as well as any amendments, modifications or supplements thereto, bid documentation must be obtained only from the Borough Engineer Carmela Roberts, PE of Roberts Engineering Group, LLC, 1670 Whitehorse Hamilton Square Road, Hamilton, New Jersey 08690 by registering with the Borough Engineer and paying the required documentation fee. Failure to follow this procedure for registration and receipt of documentation in submitting a bid will result in the bid being deemed incomplete, and therefore will be rejected. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of the Local Public Contracts Law, the Prevailing Wage Act, the requirements of P. L. 1975, c.127, and N.J.S.A 10:5-31et seq. and N.JA.C. 17:27-1.1 et seq., Affirmative Action, and all requirements as set forth in the Instructions to Bidders. At the time a bid is submitted, the bidder shall submit a copy of its Business Registration Certificate. Bids must be made on standard proposal forms, in the manner designated and must be received in sealed opaque envelopes, bearing the name and address of the bidder and the name of the project on the outside, addressed to the Borough Clerk, Borough of Hightstown and must be accompanied by a Non-Collusion Affidavit and a bid bond or certified check for not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, providing that said check or bid bond need not be more than $20,000.00 nor shall not be less than $500.00, and be delivered at the place and on or before the hour named above. Pursuant to P.L. 2010 c. 108, a bidder may request that its bid be withdrawn due to a “mistake” on the part of the bidder, as defined in the Law. Otherwise, no bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date and time set for the opening of the bids. The Borough reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or accept a bid which, in its judgment, best serves the interest of the Borough. Debra Sopronyi, RMC, CMR, QPA Borough Administrator/Clerk WHH, 1x, 7/6/18 Fee: $51.15 Affidavit: $15.00 Borough of Hightstown NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Borough of Hightstown will receive bids on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the in the Hightstown Public Works Building, 156 Bank Street, Hightstown, New Jersey 08520 for the Peddie Lake Dam Walking Bridge Replacement. The work includes but is not limited to: furnishing, construction and installation of the walking bridge including concrete foundation repairs to existing structure and electrical conduit for walkway lighting; demolition and removal of sidewalk, railing, walls and other structures as indicated; concrete sidewalks, bulkheads, walls and stairs, railings and handrails, relocation of light fixture, grading and landscaping, and any and all else as indicated in the bidding documents or required to provide a finished project consistent with the needs and intent of the proposed project. Proposals must be submitted to the Borough Clerk, or her representative, not later than Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 11:00 am. Specifications and other bid information, prepared by Carmela Roberts, P.E. of Roberts Engineering Group, LLC, Lippincott Jacobs Consulting Engineers (LJCE) and John Bollard, P.E. have been filed in the office of the Engineer at 1670 Whitehorse-Hamilton Square Road, Hamilton, New Jersey (609-586-1141) and may be obtained during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the cost of $120.00. Checks must be made payable to Roberts Engineering Group, LLC. Bids shall be submitted on the form(s) provided and shall be in accordance with the specifications contained in the Instructions to Bidders and other bidding documents. In order to assure that all potential bidders receive the complete bid documentation, as well as any amendments, modifications or supplements thereto, bid documentation must be obtained only from the Borough Engineer Carmela Roberts, PE of Roberts Engineering Group, LLC, 1670 Whitehorse Hamilton Square Road, Hamilton, NJ 08690 by registering with the Borough Engineer and paying the required documentation fee. Failure to follow this procedure for registration and receipt of documentation in submitting a bid will result in the bid being deemed incomplete, and therefore will be rejected. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of the Local Public Contracts Law, the Prevailing Wage Act, the requirements of P. L. 1975, c.127, and N.J.S.A 10:5-31et seq. and N.JA.C. 17:27-1.1 et seq., Affirmative Action, and all requirements as set forth in the Instructions to Bidders. At the time a bid is submitted, the bidder shall submit a copy of its Business Registration Certificate. Bids must be made on standard proposal forms, in the manner designated and must be received in sealed opaque envelopes, bearing the name and address of the bidder and the name of the project on the outside, addressed to the Borough Clerk, Borough of Hightstown and must be accompanied by a Non-Collusion Affidavit and a bid bond or certified check for not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, providing that said check or bid bond need not be more than $20,000.00 nor shall not be less than $500.00, and be delivered at the place and on or before the hour named above. Proposals are being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.2, et seq., and as such, contractors are exempt from the limitations on making political contributions under that law. Further, for that reason, as well as because of a language in the New Jersey’s Annual Appropriations Act, refusal to disclose campaign contributions otherwise required by N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.2 et seq. and 19:44A-20.5 et seq., will not adversely affect your consideration for award. Pursuant to P.L. 2010 c. 108, a bidder may request that this bid be withdrawn due to a “mistake” on the part of the bidder, as defined in the Law. Otherwise, no bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date and time set for the opening of the bids. The Borough reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or accept a bid which, in their judgment, best serves the interest of the Borough. Debra Sopronyi, Borough Clerk WHH, 1x, 7/6/18 Fee: $175.77 Affidavit: $15.00
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