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Cranbury committee approves Hightstown High School counselor named pre-qualifications for bidders Mercer County Counselor of the County The New Jersey School Counfor Brainerd Lake project selor Association (NJSCA) virtuBy ANDREW HARRISON Staff Writer

As Cranbury Township prepares once again to go out to bid for the dredging of Brainerd Lake, a public hearing was held on proposed bidder pre-qualifications regulations for the project. The Cranbury Township Committee voted to approve a resolution on the regulations at a Township Committee meeting on April 12. Additionally, the Township Committee also approved a resolution that evening authorizing a settlement agreement and release, where the township would pay $110,000 to Tricon Enterprises, Inc., who had been selected as the bidder for the project previously scheduled for 2020. Cranbury Township officials had terminated a $3.79 million contract bid from Tricon in 2020, which delayed the dredging of Brainerd Lake. In 2020, officials indicated that the termination was due to not receiving adequate dewatering (removal and discharge of sediment-laden water) plans for a number of reasons they had declined to discuss in detail. The township had not been presented with dewatering plans even after repeated requests for them, officials had claimed. “As designed, the project in-

volves multiple steps, including lowering the lake, ensuring dry conditions on the lake bed, removing and disposing of some of the sediment and returning the water to the prior level,” said Ephram Levin, attorney for the township from Parker McCay. “Because of the high visibility and complexity of the work the township seeks to ensure that the contractor that is awarded the contract for the project has sufficient dredging experience and expertise to complete the project according to its specifications.” Levin added that under the local public contract law the township can pre-qualify bidders for the project. “The regulations allow the Township Committee to establish reasonable pre-qualification criteria that are both pertinent to and reasonably related to category of work is to be performed subject to approval by the director of the Division of Local Government Services,” he said. “Qualifications can concern financial ability, experienced capital and equipment available to bidders.” After the materials are sent to the director of the Division of Local Government Services for approval, if the regulations are See LAKE, Page 6A

ally honored school counselors from all counties in the State of New Jersey at the annual Counselor of the County Awards Program. The program honors the best school counselors who are running a top-notch, comprehensive school counseling program at either the elementary, middle or high school level. Hightstown High School’s Kim Ostrowski was named Mercer County Counselor of the County during the March 19 ceremony. This year’s school counselor of the year candidates completed an extensive application process and were judged by a panel of counseling professionals on multiple criteria, including school counseling innovations, effective school counseling programs, leadership skills, and contributions to student achievement. Ostrowski has been an educator for 26 years and began her career as a middle school Language Arts teacher in the Plumsted Township School District. She continued her passion for working with students by pursuing a degree in the School Counseling program with The College of New Jersey. She has been a high school counselor with Hightstown High

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Hightstown High School’s Kim Ostrowski was named Mercer County Counselor of the County during the March 19 ceremony.

School for the past 16 years and has also maintained a strong presence in our school community. She was the varsity cheerleading coach for 12 years and also

currently is the Senior Class Advisor. • This article was submitted by the East Windsor Regional School District.

Arbor Day Foundation names East Windsor 2020 Tree City USA community For the 21st year, East Windsor has earned the national designation of a Tree City USA community for meeting the four standards set by the Arbor Day Foundation: having a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance. The Tree City Growth Award recognizes Tree City USA

municipalities that achieve major milestones and annual activities that build upon their Tree City USA designation and combine to build sustainable community forestry programs over the long term. The program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service.

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Mayor Janice S. Mironov and council members accept Tree City USA designation and Growth Award for East Windsor Township’s commitment to a healthy community environment and long term sustainable future built around community forestry programs. Pictured from left: Mironov, Council Member John Zoller, Deputy Mayor Peter Yeager, Council Member Alan Rosenberg, Council Member Perry Shapiro, and Council Member Marc Lippman.

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Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick has launched the Substance Abuse and Addiction Loss Support Group for families who are coping with loss due to addiction. The free and confidential support group meets virtually on the second Thursday of every month from 7-8:30 p.m. Inspired by Saint Peter’s Opioid Task Force, the Substance Abuse and Addiction Loss Support Group is for families and close loved ones of people who have passed away from addiction. The support group is open to everyone in New Jersey and serves as a safe space for families to discuss their grief. To join the Substance Abuse and Addiction Loss Support Group, call Jeanne

Delacruz, a social worker at Saint Peter’s who facilitates the support group, at 732-745-8522 or email jdanyus@saintpetersuh. com Mercer County Community College has opened registration for in-person summer Tomato Patch program, its dance, theater, vocal and visual arts programs at Kelsey Theatre. Read full details at either www.tomatopatch. org/summer-programs, or register at https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ K E L S E Y T H E AT R E ? orglink=camps-registration For more information, email projects@mccc.edu The National Alliance on Mental Illness will hold its 2021 walk, NAMIWalks NJ Your Way: A United Day of Hope, virtually on

Oct. 9 For more information, visit namiwalks.org/ newjersey Tickets for the Princeton Festival’s 17th season, running June 2-20, are available for purchase at www.princetonfestival. org or by calling 609-7591979. There will be four livestreamed events from the Morven Museum and Garden in Princeton. A decision on whether to admit limited, socially distanced in-person audiences to these events is pending at this time. Performance events start at 7 p.m.; the piano competition streams at 3 p.m. The schedule is as follows: • June 4: Concordia Chamber Players. The re-

nowned ensemble plays intriguing music primarily by 20th and 21st century composers in a program exclusively for the Festival • June 6: International piano competition final round, with winners announced at the end of the program • June 8 and 10: Baroque chamber orchestra, playing music by such composers as Bach, Handel, Biber, and Vivaldi on period instruments, live-streamed from Morven • June 13 and 20: Opera by Twilight. Eight leading singers in arias and ensembles from famous operas, live-streamed from Morven. Performers for June 13 are soprano Meroë Adeeb, mezzo Janara Kellerman, tenor John Viscardi, and baritone Brian Major. The June 20 performance features Alexandra Batsios,

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Krysty Swann, Michael Kuhn, and Stephen Gaertner. • June 17: Dreaming and Undreaming, an immersive multi-genre, interdisciplinary video based on stories by Jorge Luis Borges, commissioned by and created especially for the festival by Chicago performance collective Kosmologia, Buyers may purchase admission to individual events or opt for a season pass at significant savings. Virtual tickets for the livestreamed events may be upgraded to in-person seats depending on availability.

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The annual Sylvia Weiss Senior Citizen Award for Outstanding Service as a Volunteer is open through April 16 for East Windsor residents. Nominees must be at least 60 years of age and residents of East Windsor. Nominees should be persons who are outstanding volunteers in community service. Such service may be on behalf of senior citizens, the schools, churches, service organizations and/ or the general public. This service may be in leadership or in direct service. A form is available for submission of nominees, and must be sent to Sylvia Weiss Senior Volunteer Award, Attn: Mayor Janice Mironov and Council Members, East Windsor Municipal Building, 16 Lanning Blvd., East Windsor 08520. For more information and the nomination form, visit www.east-windsor. nj.us or call the Municipal Clerk’s Office at 609-4434000, ext. 237. The award is named after Weiss, a former East Windsor Township Council member, past council senior citizen advisor and chairperson of the Commission on Aging, who was instrumental in the original formation of the senior citizen program. The presentation will be made by the township at a ceremony in May as part of Older Americans Month. The annual TrashedArt Contest encourages artists to upcycle materials destined for the landfill into art. The Mercer County Library System is seeking entries for the virtual contest, which is open to students in grades 7-12 and adults living or working in Mercer County. Certificates will be awarded to first, second and third place winners in both the student and adult

categories. Those wishing to participate must submit at least one photo and a completed contest entry form to lawprogs@mcl.org by April 16. Public voting will be held from April 26-30. For more information, visit www.mcl.org

Friday, April 16

“Cabernet Cabaret – Emerge from the Dark: Songs to Spring Forth” will be held virtually by the Arts Council of Princeton from 7:30-8:45 p.m. April 16. Cabernet Cabaret 2020 was the last live show that Sarah Donner performed prior to the pandemic lockdown. Raise a glass and join Donner and her cast of friends for a virtual evening of show tunes celebrating new beginnings and the light at the end of these dark days. Register at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/cabernetcabaret-emerge-from-thedark-songs-to-spring-forthtickets-142913021695

A lecture on “Irish Archaeology Now,” presented by Princeton University’s Fund for Irish Studies, will be held at 4:30 p.m. April 16 via Zoom. Alan Hayden of University College, Dublin, Ireland, will discuss his recent archaeological projects. Free and open to the public; no registration required. For more information and the Zoom link, visit https://arts.princeton.edu/ events/fund-for-irish-studies-lecture-by-alan-hayden/

Fri., April 16 to Thurs., April 29

The Princeton Festival will stream online readings by nine distinguished poets from the U.S. and around the world during April as a tribute to National Poetry Month. The poems, written on the topic of “Love and Loss,” will be read in their original languages with English subtitles, accompanied by imagery from the poets’ native countries. Each poet will read one piece, approximately two minutes long. The readings will premiere via the festival’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/princetonfest/ and its Instagram @princetonfest and YouTube accounts on the following dates: • April 16: Peihang “Marshall” Li (China) • April 19: Mariela Cordero (Venezuela) • April 21: Mari Kashiwagi (Japan)

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omen experience unique challenges when it comes to their health, and certain conditions, such as heart disease and cancer, can affect women differently than men. That is why women need to pay attention to their symptoms and talk to their doctor when something doesn’t seem right. At Penn Medicine Princeton Health, women receive customized care — from treatment and prevention to healthcare resources — to address their unique healthcare needs. Heart Attack and Stroke Although it is sometimes thought of as a man’s disease, almost as many women as men die each year of heart disease in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In fact, as the American Heart Association notes, heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year — more than all cancers combined — making it the leading killer of women nationally. Moreover, the symptoms of heart disease, particularly heart attack, can be different and subtler in women than in men, and may include: • Chest pain, but not always • Pain or pressure in the lower chest or upper abdomen • Jaw, neck or upper back pain • Nausea or vomiting • Shortness of breath • Fainting • Indigestion • Extreme fatigue Signs and symptoms of stroke include: • Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body • Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or understanding • Sudden trouble seeing or blurred vision in one or both eyes • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination • Sudden severe headache with no known cause Women may also experience general weakness; disorientation and confusion or memory problems; fatigue; nausea and vomiting. If you have symptoms of heart attack or stroke, call 9-1-1

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and seek emergency care. Cancer Because of their gender, women have a unique risk for certain cancers, including cervical and ovarian cancer, which together affect an estimated 36,000 women annually, according to the American Cancer Society. While cervical cancer can typically be detected through routine Pap screening, there is no screening test for ovarian cancer, which often presents with vague symptoms including: • Bloating • Pelvic or abdominal (belly) pain • Trouble eating or feeling full quickly • Urinary symptoms such as urgency (always feeling like you have to go) or frequency (having to go often) The American Cancer Society recommends that if you have these symptoms more than 12 times a month you should see your doctor to diagnosis and treat the problem. In addition to cervical and ovarian cancer, women are also uniquely at risk for breast cancer, which is the second leading cause of cancer death in women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. Mammograms can help detect breast cancer early, when it is small and has not spread, making it easier to treat successfully. Regular visits with your doctor can help you understand your cancer risk and take the necessary steps — such as regular screening through mammogram — to guard against the disease. Osteoporosis Did you know that according to the National Institutes of Health, women are four times more likely to develop osteoporosis than men? A silent disease, osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle and increases the risk for fractures, most commonly in the hip, wrist or spine. In fact, the National Osteoporosis Foundation notes that approximately 1 in every 2 women will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Fractures can cause serious complications. Consider that 20% of seniors who break a hip die within one year from complications. Women are at greater risk for osteoporosis as they age in part because they lose the protective effects of estrogen,

which decreases sharply when they reach menopause. Routine bone density tests after menopause can help detect osteoporosis and can assist you and your doctor in creating a plan to address the disease and prevent fractures. Staying Healthy In addition to knowing your body and paying attention to any troubling symptoms, you can take charge of your health with the following tips: • Know your numbers. Knowing your cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels can help you understand and manage your risk for heart disease, stroke and other conditions. • Go for regular check-ups and screenings. Annual physicals can help identify potential health risks before they become significant problems. Moreover, your doctor can recommend appropriate health screenings based on your age and risk factors. • Get vaccinated. One of the best ways for women to protect against cervical cancer is to get vaccinated for HPV, which is a common sexually transmitted disease and the most common cause of cervical cancer. • Exercise regularly. Regular physical activity can help you stay heart healthy and can keep your bones — and the rest of your body — strong. • Eat a healthy diet. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low in saturated fats and sugar is good for your overall health and can help you maintain a healthy weight. If you are concerned about osteoporosis, talk with your doctor about calcium supplements. • Don’t smoke. Smoking is a significant risk factor for many different health conditions, including heart attack, stroke, cancer and osteoporosis. If you smoke, talk to your doctor about how you can quit. • Get enough sleep. Along with nutrition and exercise, sleep is one of the three pillars of a healthy lifestyle. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that most adults get seven hours of sleep per night. To find a physician with Penn Medicine Princeton Health, call 888-742-7496 or visit www.princetonhcs.org. Qian Wang, MD, is board certified in internal medicine and specializes in geriatric medicine. She is a member of the Medical Staff at Penn Medicine Princeton Health.

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indoors. In Japan, the concept of shinrin-yoku, meaning “forest bathing” or “taking in the forest,” became popular with those looking to boost health. Forest bathers slow down and immerse themselves in nature by experiencing the smells, textures, sounds, tastes and sights of the forest. A Japanese study published in 2011 compared the effects of walking in the city to taking a forest walk. Although both activities required the same amount of physical activity, researchers found that walking in the forest led to significant reductions in blood pressure and certain stress hormones. In addition, forest bathing decreased anxiety, depression and fatigue, and increased levels of cancer-fighting cells. It’s not just adults who need more nature. Author Richard Louv coined the term “nature deficit disorder” in his 2005 book “Last Child in the Woods” to describe the impacts of spending too much time indoors. He argued that children deprived of “Vitamin N” – nature – can develop attention difficulties, obesity, higher rates of emotional and physical illnesses, and diminished use of their senses. So how much time should we spend outside in nature to reap maximum benefits? A 2019 study by researchers at the University of Exeter in England analyzed data from nearly 20,000 people reporting on the time they spent in places like parks, forests and beaches. According to the study, the likelihood of participants reporting good health or feelings of well-being was significantly greater after 120 minutes of contact with nature. More time outdoors was even better, with the benefits hitting a plateau after 200 to 300 minutes of exposure to nature. Researchers reported the pattern was consistent across all key groups, including older adults and those with long-term health issues. And it didn’t seem to matter whether people got their weekly nature exposure in one dose or spread it over shorter outdoor visits.

Why is nature so good for us? First, natural places like forests, parks and beaches likely have better air quality than urban areas, and being in sunlight increases the vitamin D in your body. Physical exercise works your muscles and gets your heart pumping, improving all of your body’s systems. Being in nature also reduces stress. It has been theorized that nature’s curving geometry, saturated colors and soft sounds are more soothing than the straight lines and blaring noise of city streets, allowing people to mentally relax and refresh their ability to focus. Unfortunately, not everyone has equal access to nature. Urban residents, especially, often live far from the sights and sounds of nature. That is why some researchers are pushing policy makers to place a greater value on access to nature. Biologist Gretchen Daily of Stanford University in California pioneered the idea that “ecosystem services” provided by natural lands include mental health beneﬁts. Daily is a co-founder of the Natural Capital Project, which offers free science-based computer programs to guide investments in natural places, with the goal of creating more livable and healthy cities. This spring, take a break from Zoom, Google Meets, Facetime and other virtual technology, and get outdoors. Whether you are listening to birds in a neighborhood park, watching waves at a beach or soaking in the sights and smells of a deep green forest, your mind, body and spirit will thank you. And if you can get in some steps, too – maybe 10,000? – it’s even better. Walking and hiking are the easiest ways to exercise, offering such great beneﬁts that some doctors write their patients “prescriptions” for regular outdoor strolls. Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be contacted at info@njconservation.org

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Tree City USA celebration in Hightstown will include tree planting By LEA KAHN Staff Writer

Hightstown Borough officials are marking the town’s 10th anniversary as a Tree City USA by planting a sunset maple tree in Association Park at noon on April 17. Hightstown is one of nearly 150 New Jersey communities that lay claim to being a Tree City USA as designated by the National Arbor Day Foundation, having met the four criteria set out by the nonprofit group. Those four requirements are to have a tree board that provides tree management in the community which, in Hightstown Borough, is the Environmental Commission, said David Zaiser. He serves on the commission and is the town’s Shade Tree Official. A town must also have a tree ordinance

that supports good tree care practices, and a commitment to fund community forestry activities that amounts to at least $2 per capita (per person) in the town, Zaiser said. An Arbor Day celebration also is a requirement. This year, Hightstown is celebrating Arbor Day by planting a sunset maple tree in Association Park. There are only a few maple trees in the park, and that’s why it was chosen to be planted there, Zaiser said. Association Park is an arboretum, with signs that identify each of the 20-plus tree species. Each sign has a QR code link for additional information. “Maples are indigenous to New Jersey,” Zaiser said. “We are planting this tree in the park with soil conditions that are somewhat wet. Many tree species are not tolerant of this condition, but maples are toler-

ant of it.” The tree will mitigate the wet soil conditions by taking the moisture from the soil and transpiring it into the air. “This is an excellent example to homeowners who have similar wet areas in their yard. Maple trees may help to reduce or even eliminate their wet soil conditions,” Zaiser said. Choosing a sunset maple tree to be planted in Association Park highlights the overall general approach as to how the town selects trees to be planted, he said. The tree board considers the conditions at every location where it is planning to plant a tree, and chooses a species that will thrive there, he said. It is an honor to be named a Tree City USA, but it requires some work, Zaiser said.

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“Many of us too often take for granted that our town has beautiful, tree-lined streets and shady parks. If this natural resource were not actively maintained, it would eventually disappear,” he said. The trees provide benefits, such as reducing summer heat with shade and supporting natural habitats, while also “enhancing the aesthetic of our lives,” Zaiser said. Being designated as a Tree City USA community is a reminder that the community values its tree resources, and that it is actively engaged in good community forestry management practices, Zaiser said. Trees play a “major role” in sequestering carbon and a vital role in the fight against global warming, he said. Trees take the carbon dioxide out of the air and turn it into the cellular structure of the tree – its wood. “We cannot expect that others will plant the trees that we need in our communities to provide the carbon offsets necessary for survival. Community forestry management is about planting those trees right here where we live,” he said.

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Lake Continued from Page 1A not disapproved within 30 days after being received the pre-qualification will be approved, according to the public hearing. Levin described the specific pre-qualifications that had been drafted by Township Engineer Tom Decker.

“The contractor who is to perform the project must conform to the project’s unique specifications and perform its work in the timeframes allowed by applicable environmental permits. The scope of work consists of a single con-

tract for all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, transportation and all other items necessary to complete the work,” he said, “including general conditions, acquiring permits, and approvals not acquired by the township, providing temporary

facilities and controls, dewatering and dredging the lake and related earth work all according to the project manual, plans and specifications.” The primary qualification recommended is that only firms who hold one of

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Paul Robeson remembered in Princeton for his achievements, activism By ANDREW HARRISON Staff Writer

The life and achievements of Paul Robeson were center stage this month in Princeton as residents in the area celebrated his life through a week of remembrance. A wreath laying ceremony on April 9 at the Paul Robeson bust outside the Arts Council of Princeton capped off the week of remembrance, along with a walking tour of the Robeson sites in the Witherspoon Jackson neighborhood, which followed the ceremony. “I think Paul Robeson is extremely important for what he stood for and all that he accomplished. Considering the time period he was alive, the things he was able to do are incredible and is a lasting legacy which I think is extremely important,” Mayor Mark Freda said. “I hope people take away the opportunity to research and learn about his his-

tory. The things he stood for and fought for are still relevant today, kind of unfortunate, but it is nice to have such a renowned figure connected to our community and someone we all so proud of.” Robeson grew up in Princeton and would achieve excellence and notoriety academically as an All-American athlete, singer, actor and political activist. At age 17 in 1915, he earned a full scholarship to Rutgers University. According to the Paul Robeson House of Princeton, Robeson overcame harassment to win 15 letters in four varsity sports at Rutgers. “I am a great admirer of Paul Robeson. When you use the word ‘Renaissance man’ he really was. An athlete, a singer, actor and humanitarian, and he always stood up for his beliefs and I always thought it was wonderful that Princeton honors his legacy,” said

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Cranbury School set to host second vaccination clinic on April 27 The Cranbury School will host its second vaccination clinic for teachers and staff this month as part of a partnership with Penn Medicine Princeton Health. The vaccination clinic will take place on April 27 from 1-4 p.m. at the school located at 23 N. Main St. Through a partnership with Penn Medicine Princeton Health, hospital personnel

were on-site at Cranbury School to previously vaccinate teachers, staff and community members on March 30, according to the school district. A total of 264 vaccinations had been administered on site. The district at that time also extended invitations to other districts based on the allotment of vaccines from Penn Medicine. Teachers and staff participated in the clinic

from Princeton, Old Bridge, North Brunswick, Jamesburg and South Plainfield. According to the district administration, with the remaining dose allotment in March, they also reached out to community members who were currently eligible to fill remaining appointments and had created a standby list to ensure no dose goes to waste.

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Mason Gross student’s 360-degree dance video project brings Princeton Battlefield to life Before starting on her Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in dance at Rutgers University–New Brunswick’s Mason Gross School of the Arts, Merli V. Guerra had spent two decades focused on another passion: bringing history to life. She worked early in her career as a historical interpreter for both Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House and the Paul Revere House, both in Massachusetts. Over time, her focus evolved to combine her interests in historically based community engagement arts programming and dance. She went on to co-found and direct the award-winning Boston-based Luminarium Dance Company and now also directs its Princeton satellite company. In 2012, Guerra created an outreach project through Luminarium, producing annual public events that celebrate local cultural and historic landmarks through an integration of history and choreography. It was a journey that led her to her current MFA thesis, which sheds light on an architectural curiosity, the Ionic Colonnade that marks the gravesite of fallen Revolutionary War soldiers at Princeton Battlefield State Park. “I’m originally from Concord, Massachusetts and, as a result, I was steeped in Revolutionary War history. Concord is home to the Old North Bridge where the

‘shot heard round the world,’ the first shot of the Revolutionary War, rang out,” said Guerra, who now lives near Princeton. “I grew up thinking it was normal to see Minutemen (reenactors) walk down the street and, like any good Concord native, I owned a tricorn hat at the age of three.” After her fiancé (now husband) moved to the Princeton area from Boston five years ago, he brought the Colonnade to her attention. “He called to tell me that he had come across an architectural ruin that he knew would pique my interest as an artist and history lover,” said Guerra, who graduates in May. For her master’s thesis, Guerra created five 360-degree, extended reality videos that use dance to tell stories surrounding the structure, which adorns the site of the 1777 Battle of Princeton, which helped turn the tide of the Revolutionary War. The Ionic Colonnade was built a half-century later – and in Philadelphia, not Princeton. It was part of a mansion designed by Thomas Ustick Walter, an architect of the U.S. Capitol Building. After the original mansion’s demolition in 1900, the structure of four stone columns was moved to Princeton, to adorn another mansion, Mercer Manor, which stood at the edge of the battlefield. The Colonnade survived the 1957 de-

molition of Mercer Manor and was dedicated as a National Historic Monument in 1962. It serves today as a marker for the nearby gravesite of fallen American and British Revolutionary War soldiers. Guerra’s videos will be available for viewing on smartphones and other electronic devices via her website for The Time Traveler’s Lens beginning April 19, known as Patriots Day, which marks the beginning of the war for independence. Because they are 360-degree videos, the performances and their surroundings can be viewed from any angle. “The pairing of my professional backgrounds in history and the arts allows me to contribute an historically insightful perspective to the site-specific dance field that goes deeper than the current identity of a site, asking: What purposes did this space serve? What joys did it witness? What tragedies? How might one engage the public with its stories?” Guerra said. Guerra’s five videos for her thesis project include In Revolution, an acrobatic re-creation of the Battle of Princeton in which two dancers represent a British and an American soldier. In Passage, gray-clad dancers represent the marble columns as they make their trek up the Delaware and Raritan Canal from Pennsylvania to New Jersey. Dwelling shows a view into the lives of the three Philadelphia and Princ-

eton families who knew the Colonnade as part of their homes. Conception: Architect as deity and Remains: Architect as mortal depict Walter, the Colonnade’s designer, at the structure’s creation and in the 21st century. The five videos will remain available indefinitely after their Patriots Day launch, Guerra said. They will be accessible free of charge to visitors who follow the clues on Guerra’s website to a code word that can be found at the Princeton Battlefield site itself, she said. For those unable to visit the grounds in person, a one-time ticket fee unlocks the site, with all funds going directly towards Luminarium’s future community programming. “I entered the Mason Gross School of the Arts’ MFA in Dance program with the goal of gaining a deeper connection to my New Jersey community, both in the dance scene and beyond,” Guerra said. “The opportunity for an in-person cohort with fellow dance artists was important to me, as I split my time between Boston and Princeton. COVID may have put that aspect of the program on hold, but this final project has prompted me to dig deep into local history. I now have a stronger connection to New Jersey’s roots and my community as a result.”

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Tour Continued from Page 10A home, undertook stylish updates throughout the house and completed renovations that enhance the flow for a 21st century family. They converted a garage into a dining room, installed a new kitchen, and merged bedrooms to create a master suite with a sitting room and his/hers dressing rooms. Third floor servants’ quarters were combined to create a unique bedroom with custom cabinetry and closets built into the original dormered ceiling. The house exudes storybook charm, and original details like moldings, French doors and the 1920s doorbell remain. Incorporated throughout the house are pieces of Asian art and furnishings from

the family’s time living in Hong Kong. Outside, a picturesque loggia leads into the garden where the original garage doors, complete with Roebling hardware, form a focal point. 8 Evelyn Place: This semi-detached home is steeped in Princeton’s women’s history. Dubbed “The Pines,” the sprawling Victorian was once home to Evelyn College for Women, the first women’s college in New Jersey, founded in 1887. Later, Princeton’s first female mayor of Princeton, Barbara Boggs Sigmund, lived there until her death following a battle with cancer. The current owners undertook major restoration work and modernized the in-

terior to allow for an open kitchen gathering space, a spacious master suite, and a third-floor recreation space with expansive views of Princeton. The renovation also added historic details like large-scale double doors, a striking Japanese porcelain tile fireplace, clawfoot tubs and original wood floors. The overhauled front and back yards create a number of unique spaces for outdoor lounging with plantings and urns salvaged from the New York Botanical Gar-

den, where the homeowner’s grandfather was a landscaper. 600 Pretty Brook Road: A specimen of Princeton’s early colonial history, “The Bouwerie” was the homestead for a Dutch farming family. Among other distinctive details, the original 1770 house features a remarkably well-preserved large hearth fireplace with beehive oven, hand-hewn beams,

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support for schools. Lead sponsors Baxter Construction and Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty support this event. To maintain safety and privacy, in-person visits to the featured houses are strictly prohibited. Founded in 1938, The Historical Society of Princeton is a museum and research center dedicated to interpreting the history of Princeton. HSP’s headquarters, Updike Farmstead, is listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places and lies within the Princeton Battlefield/Stony Brook Historic District. Visit www.princetonhistory.org.

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Cranbury Township will hold a stream cleanup from 9-11 a.m. April 17, rain or shine, at Village Park, Maplewood Avenue and Westminster Place, Cranbury. Bring a reusable water bottle and gloves. Masks required. Pre-registration for all attendees is required to eliminate physical sign-in. Current guidelines limit outdoor gatherings to 25 people or less, so there will be staggered start times. Twenty-five volunteers may register to arrive at 9 a.m., with another 25 volunteers beginning at 10 a.m. Participants can access the link by visiting thewatershed.org/stream-cleanups In a one-day workshop from the Arts Council of Princeton and NachNation, teaching artist Mickey Waring will introduce students to the technique of “Pochoir Printmaking,” a method of off-the-press printmaking using stencils. Using a selection of handmade and purchased stencils, participants will create a series of original pochoir prints. Bring watercolor paper, a watercolor set and brush to this workshop, which will be held at 2:30 p.m. April 17. This in-person workshop will be taught at the Arts Council, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton, using social distancing measures. Masks are required. Registration is required at http://bit. ly/3ohgS4o The West Windsor Community Farmers Market is held outdoors, rain, snow or shine, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at MarketFair on Route 1 in West Windsor/ Princeton. The last date for the season is April 17. Available is fresh produce, coastal seafood, farm fresh eggs, artisan cheese, fresh pasta and sauces, soups and chili, pastured meats and poultry, gluten-free baked goods, alpaca fiber wear, and more. Yes We Can! food drive volunteers are set up at the outdoor market, where they collect cash donations from visitors to buy fresh produce from the farmers. Enter the market from the Meadow Road side parking lot in front of the AMC Theater. For more information about the market, visit westwindsorfarmersmarket.org. For information or to volunteer for Yes We CAN! Food Drives, visit https://arminarm.org/yeswecanfooddrives/. East Windsor is holding a document shredding and electronics recycling event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 17 at the East Windsor Township Senior Center, 40 Lanning Blvd. Free document shredding will be available to East Windsor residents to dispose of unwanted and unneeded documents. There is a limit of 10 boxes per household. The service is for East Windsor residents only; no commercial entities are permitted. Electronics recycling is limited to only televisions, computers and accessories, monitors, fax machines, cell phones, VCRs, cable boxes and telephones. Do not bring any other type of recycling to this event. All drop offs shall be contactless, and residents must remain in their vehicles at all times, and have their driver’s license to display through the vehicle window. Upon reaching the drop off point, unlock the trunk and/or doors for the staff to remove the items. Trained staff wearing masks and gloves will remove items from the trunk and rear seat of the vehicle. Residents should be wearing masks at the time of drop off. Where possible, only a driver should be in the car when dropping off and preferably no extra passengers or pets when dropping off. For more information regarding the event, call 609-443-4000, ext. 215.

There will be a spring cleaning at Princeton Battlefield State Park, 500 Mercer Road, Princeton, from 1-4 p.m. April 17. Rain date is April 24. Clip, cut, rake, pick up. Clean Up Day is held in conjunction with the American Battlefield Trust’s National Park Day. Registration required. Participation will be limited. Masks required and social distancing will be enforced. Attendees will receive a free National Park Day water bottle. Bottled water and snacks will be provided. Garden tools and gloves will be available, but participants are encouraged to bring their own. Register at www.pbs1777.org.

Sunday, April 18

The Art of Deception, a duck decoy workshop with master carver Jode Hillman, will be held at 10 a.m. April 18 at Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton. This one-day, outdoor, intensive class will focus on the history, application and usage of traditional hunting decoys produced in western New Jersey. Students will discover the techniques and theory of carving and creating a three dimensional black duck silhouette decoy. The completed decoy will be suitable for hunting use or decorative display. Class is on site, outdoors, masked and socially distanced. Class size limited to eight people. Dress for the outdoors and weather. All supplies and materials provided. Lunch included from Brick Farm Market; selections to be made in week before. Register at www.eventbrite.com/e/theart-of-deception-duck-decoy-workshopwith-master-carver-jode-hillman-tickets-138520485501

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The Princeton Festival’s 15th annual piano competition is open to pianists from around the world, with an entry deadline of April 19. To enter the competition, artists must submit a video of themselves performing a designated piece of music. Participants compete for cash prizes and certificates, plus the Richard Tang Yuk award, named for the festival’s founding artistic director, given to the best performer overall. The professionally adjudicated competition is organized into seven categories: • Four age categories for solo performers from 6 to 18 years old. • Open Class I for soloists and Piano Four-Hands for all competitors up to 25 years old • Open Class II, new for 2021, for solo professionals and lifelong amateurs 26 or older Full information and an entry application is available at https://princetonfestival.org/2021-piano-competition-rules/. Winners in all categories will be announced after the Finalists’ Concert, which will stream online on June 6.

Monday, April 19

Morven Moments with Kim Gallagher will be presented at noon on April 19. Join a lunchtime private tour inside and outside Morven Museum & Garden in Princeton. Gallagher will present “Glamorous celebrity visitors during the Governors’ Era at Morven.” This free, virtual program will include a live Q&A. Zoom link and recording provided to ticketholders. To register, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/ morven-moments-tickets-138344537235

Tuesday, April 20

Participate in a discussion of the fictional elements and the nonfictional context of Maggie O’Farrell’s “Hamnet” at 6:30 p.m. April 20. Set in 1580s Stratford, England, during the Black Plague, this “New York Times” Best Seller imagines the domestic and artistic repercussions when a famous playwright and his wife lose their only son, 11year old Hamnet. This virtual session via Google Meet will be led by Larry Danson, professor of English Emeritus at Princeton University.

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Continued from Page 14A To register, visit https://princetonhistory.org/events/historical-fiction-bookgroup-15/ A Spring 2021 Student Reading, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Creative Writing at Princeton University, will be held at 5 p.m. April 20 via Zoom. Selected students from spring courses in Creative Writing will read from their recent work in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screenwriting and literary translation. Free and open to the public. For more information and the Zoom link, visit https://arts.princeton.edu/events/ spring-2021-student-reading/ Mercer County is offering a free webinar addressing maternal health via Zoom. After delivery, a woman’s body’s nutritional needs change, particularly if breastfeeding. Learn about nutrition, physical activity and wellness for postpartum women at 2 p.m. April 20. Register at https:// go.rutgers.edu/kaw5n26q Registration is required.

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The Poetry Palooza Series hosted by Morven Museum & Garden in Princeton will be held at 2 p.m. April 20 and at 6:30 p.m. April 26 as a virtual celebration of National Poetry Month. “Coloring the Conservation Conversation” on April 20 features professor, ornithologist, conservationist and poet Dr. Drew Lanham and what it means to embrace his African American heritage and his kinship to nature and adoration of birds. “Women, Poetry and War” on April 26 – featuring Jeffrey Gray, professor emeritus at Seton Hall, and Mary McAleer Balkun, professor of English at Seton Hall University and scholar of early American literature – is a discussion of the poetry of the American Revolution compared and contrasted to its counterpart in contemporary poetry. Writing prompts and beverage recipes will be provided to ticketholders. Series tickets are $25 general, or $15 for Friends of Morven. Individual tickets are $15, or $10 for Friends of Morven. For tickets, visit www.eventbrite. com/e/poetry-palooza-series-tickets-149776761325

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Wednesday, April 21 Nancy Sheehan and Rachel Weiss of Cranbury Therapeutic Massage will offer a virtual wellness session at 7 p.m. April 21 featuring chair yoga. All-level stretch. Bring a sturdy chair and towel or yoga strap. The link to join the session is https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/89214605544?pwd= bGVzV281Z1BscDBRb1dZM1dUWDVa QT09 Use passcode 297854. For more information, contact Sheehan or Weiss at www.cranburymassage.com or 609-655-1801

Princeton Show Jumping will hold its AA Premier Hunter, Equitation, USEF Jumper 4, April 21-25, April 28 to May 2, May 12-16, and May 19-23. Enter online using horseshowing.com. Schedules, counts and results can be found there as well. Princeton Show Jumping is located at Hunter Farms North, 246 Burnt Hill Road, Skillman. For more information, visit www.princetonshowjumping.com/schedules.html

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CASA volunteers are a ‘constant for the child in a time of chaos’ April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and CASA of Middlesex County is raising awareness of the need for more dedicated members of the community to step up and become CASA volunteers, and support abused and neglected children and their families. CASA volunteers, or Court Appointed Special Advocates, are everyday people from all walks of life who are recruited and specially trained to advocate for children in foster care and provide a consistent, reliable adult presence for them during a difficult time in their life. Last fiscal year, CASA of Middlesex County served 157 children, which equates

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in Middlesex County. CASA volunteers are assigned to one child or sibling group to advocate for their best interests in court, in school and at home. They get to know the child and everyone involved in their life, such as their parents and other family members, foster parents, therapists, caseworkers and teachers, in order to develop a realistic picture of the child’s unique situation, according to the statement. They engage those important to the child and family in order to build a network of support around them, so that the family has access to support and resources after the case ends. They make recommendations to the judge overseeing the child’s case, with the goal of ensuring that the child is safe and the family has the resources, support and healthy relationships needed to heal. “CASA volunteers are a constant for the child in a time of chaos,” Brown said in the statement. “A child may have multiple social workers, attorneys, therapists and foster placements throughout the life of the case but we make every effort to ensure they have only one CASA volunteer, which can make all the difference for the child’s future.” Recently, just two days after a 7-yearold child moved to a new foster placement, in a new town, with a new school, the

CASA volunteer visited and the child ran to the volunteer shouting ‘you found me’ with excitement over seeing a familiar, caring face, according to the statement. Throughout April, in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, CASA of Middlesex County is calling on members of the community to help our program serve more of Middlesex County’s most vulnerable children. A child in foster care may have faced physical, psychological and/or emotional trauma only to endure long periods of uncertainty in the system as they wait to go home or be adopted, according to the statement. All this chaos and inconsistency has long-term effects. But having a caring, consistent adult who listens, checks in and puts the child’s best interests first can change this story, according to the statement. Children with a CASA on average receive more services while in care, do better in school, spend less time in foster care, are more likely to be adopted, and are less likely to be bounced from home to home, according to the statement. To become a volunteer or make a donation, visit casaofmiddlesexcounty.org, call 732-246-4449, or email info@casaofmiddlesexcounty.org.

Robeson Continued from Page 7A Tamara Jakub of Lawrenceville. “We really do need to remember all of the people who came before us and really paved a way for a better society.” Robeson would reach Columbia Law School and graduate, then not only be admitted to the bar, but join a law firm in New York during 1923. His career as a lawyer was short-lived due to racial conflict and issues. “Robeson showed the world that Black people are just as excellent as anyone else and basically reminded America that the whole way we were living, the whole concept of racism and the way it got into our social and political structure, is garbage and they knew it,” Councilman Dwaine Williamson said. Robeson would pivot to acting and successfully secure work through the mid1920s and the 1930s. He would perform in films such as “The Emperor Jones” and “Song of Freedom,” along with his onstage performances as Shakespeare’s “Othello.” “So Robeson represented that despite all of the negativities, racism and debilitating factors of it, you can still be an excellent human being. He did that in all aspects, whether it was in academics, whether it was his outspokenness, his talent and athleticism,” Williamson said. The successful actor, academic and athlete would start to shape his political activism in the late 1930s. Robeson refused to appear in segregated theaters and went on to march on the picket line in support of the Dodge workers strike in Windsor, Ontario, according to the Paul Robeson House of Princeton. “We have just begun a long process to familiarize even this community with Paul and his work,” said President Ben Colbert of Paul Robeson House of Princeton’s Board of Directors. “We have always known that he was born here, but it has been hard for people to fully understand the magnitude of his impact and commitment to excellence. He was excellent in all of his endeavors and gave back in ways we are just discovering.” For his political beliefs and activism, Robeson would have his Unites States passport revoked in 1950. He would be branded a communist and his reputation was ruined at the time. Robeson would get his passport back eight years later in 1958. He passed away in 1976 at age 77. “The social service aspects of Robeson’s life have not been emphasized as much as they should be. He was forced (into) exile really because of his beliefs and (he was) adamant that he was going

to serve the interests of Black, Brown and poor people,” Colbert said. “That was an aside to his acting, his presentations, theater and the like. He had to sacrifice his career for his beliefs, but kept to it. There is a popular notion he was a communist, but when you look and listen to the actual dialogue you discover that he embraced principles that he thought we should have here in our country.” The tour, which followed the ceremony, started with the birthplace of Robeson at 110 Witherspoon St. Renovations are being conducted on the house that served as the manse (house occupied by a minister of a Presbyterian Church) for Robeson’s father Rev. William Robeson. According to the Paul Robeson House of Princeton, once the renovation is complete the second floor of the building will serve as transitional housing for vulnerable citizens, visiting activists, students and scholars. “We have been at this since September of 2005, when the church repurchased the building next door. We have been working to first of all pay that mortgage and are in the process of renovating the house for public use,” Colbert said. “It has one unique feature, that it has housing which could be used by low-income individuals and those in need, also scholars and students. It is temporary housing. We want to encourage particularly Black and Brown people to consider living in Princeton.” Nails from the trim boards of the building were handed out to those on the tour as pieces of history for people to take home with them. The tour would also include a visit to the grave of Robeson’s parents and the Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church. “The continued legacy of Paul Robeson is a reminder that we still have a lot of work to do here in Princeton, and whole lot of work to do in towns outside of Princeton, so that is what he represents for me,” Williamson said. “I would hope that people would be open-minded enough to be aware of what Paul Robeson represents. For many people you can be so comfortable that you do not care, but comfort to me can be so disastrous because it keeps people from doing better.” He added that he hopes folks can think at a higher level, see that they have something to contribute to the whole world being better, and at least the whole world having basic needs and security, access to proper healthcare, education and housing.

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Middlesex - Monroe Twp. Advertised Per Pupil Cost Calculations 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2020-21 2021-22 Actual Actual Costs Original Revised Proposed Per Pupil Cost Calculations Costs Costs Budget Budget Budget Total Budgetary Comparative Per Pupil Cost $14,996 $15,074 $15,940 $16,127 $16,340 Total Classroom Instruction $9,232 $9,316 $9,821 $9,821 $9,988 Classroom-Salaries and Benefits $8,507 $8,693 $9,051 $9,161 $9,308 Classroom-General Supplies and Textbooks $395 $330 $400 $335 $389 Classroom-Purchased Services $330 $294 $370 $325 $291 Total Support Services $2,128 $2,162 $2,271 $2,327 $2,372 Support Services-Salaries and Benefits $1,926 $2,013 $2,067 $2,104 $2,159 Total Administrative Costs $1,451 $1,479 $1,530 $1,576 $1,571 Administration Salaries and Benefits $1,304 $1,317 $1,372 $1,406 $1,396 Total Operations and Maintenance of Plant $1,741 $1,690 $1,836 $1,908 $1,911 Operations and Maintenance-Salaries and Benefits $1,180 $1,210 $1,248 $1,278 $1,286 Board Contribution to Food Services $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Total Extracurricular Costs $291 $271 $318 $324 $325 Total Equipment Costs $22 $23 $3 $48 $0 Legal Costs $45 $43 $46 $44 $44 Employee Benefits as a percentage of salaries* 36.59% 37.61% 36.78% 36.74% 36.58% *Does not include pension and social security paid by the State on-behalf of the district. ** Federal and State funds in the blended resource school-based budgets. The information presented in columns 1 through 3 as well as the related descriptions of the per pupil cost calculations are contained in the Taxpayers Guide to Education Spending and can be found on the Department of Education website: http://www.state.nj.us/education/guide/. This publication is also available in the board office and public libraries. The same calculations were performed using the 2020-21 revised appropriations and the 2021-22 budgeted appropriations presented in this advertised budget. Total Budgetary Comparative Per Pupil Cost is defined as current expense exclusive of tuition expenditures, transportation, residential costs, and judgments against the school district. For all years it also includes the restricted entitlement aids. With the exception of Total Equipment Cost, each of the other per pupil cost calculations presented is a component of the total comparative per pupil cost, although all components are not shown. Middlesex - Monroe Twp. Capital Projects

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Capital Reserve Withdraw – Other Capital Projects Included in budget line 620, Budgeted Withdraw from Capital Reserve – Excess Costs & Other Capital Projects, is $550,000 for other capital projects. The projects are budgeted in Fund 12 Construction Services, account #12-000-400-450, for the partial roof replacement of the Monroe Township Middle School 1997 wing including ancillary support roof structures, for which an amendment to the District’s Long Range Facilities plan will be submitted, and a project number will be applied for. The total cost of this project is costing $927,000, which represents expenditures for construction elements or projects that are in addition to the facilities efficiency standards determined by the Commissioner as necessary to achieve the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. The complete budget will be on file and open to examination at the Administrative Office Building, 423 Buckelew Avenue, Monroe Township, Middlesex County New Jersey between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The school district has proposed programs and services in addition to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards adopted by the State Board of Education. MICHAEL C. GORSKI, CPA Business Administrator/Board Secretary Monroe Township Board of Education NM-00458790

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36,366,284 14,121,767 1,096,361 438,485

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Middlesex - Monroe Twp. Advertised Revenues Budget Category Account 2019-20 Actual 2020-21 Revised Operating Budget: Revenues from Local Sources: Local Tax Levy 10-1210 104,513,898 108,062,274 Total Tuition 10-1300 4,210,042 4,180,000 Transportation Fees from Other Local Education Authorities 10-1420-1440 202,429 294,800 Unrestricted Miscellaneous Revenues 10-1XXX 505,380 1,052,659 Interest Earned on Capital Reserve Funds 10-1XXX 2,500 1,500 Total Revenues from Local Sources 109,434,249 113,591,233 Revenues from State Sources: Categorical Transportation Aid 10-3121 2,753,019 2,753,019 Extraordinary Aid 10-3131 467,331 397,484 Categorical Special Education Aid 10-3132 3,058,774 3,381,921 Categorical Security Aid 10-3177 103,764 103,764 State Reimbursements from Securing Our Childrens Future Bond Act 10-3256 0 389,873 Total Revenues from State Sources 6,382,888 7,026,061 Revenues from Federal Sources: Medicaid Reimbursement 10-4200 58,288 58,575 Total Revenues from Federal Sources 58,288 58,575 Budgeted Fund Balance-Operating Budget 10-303 0 3,289,115 Withdrawal from Capital Reserve for Excess Cost and Other Capital Projects 10-309 0 180,000 Transfers from Other Funds 10-5200 600,000 600,000 Adjustment for Prior Year Encumbrances 0 120,667 Actual Revenues (Over)/Under Expenditures -61,840 0 Total Operating Budget 116,413,585 124,865,651 Grants and Entitlements: Revenues from Federal Sources: Title I 20-4411-4416 116,910 163,874 Title II 20-4451-4455 72,712 68,426 Title III 20-4491-4494 20,252 18,767 Title IV 20-4471-4474 10,000 10,343 I.D.E.A. Part B (Handicapped) 20-4420-4429 1,201,931 1,287,301 Cares Act Education Stabilization Fund 20-4530 71,577 47,182 Cares-Digital Divide Grant 20-4531 0 191,348 Coronavirus Relief Fund (Crf) 20-4532 0 220,147 Total Revenues from Federal Sources 1,493,382 2,007,388 Total Grants and Entitlements 1,493,382 2,007,388 Repayment of Debt: Revenues from Local Sources: Local Tax Levy 40-1210 11,182,375 10,494,073 Total Revenues from Local Sources 11,182,375 10,494,073 Revenues from State Sources: Debt Service Aid Type II 40-3160 425,697 212,665 Budgeted Fund Balance 40-303 0 0 Total Local Repayment of Debt 11,608,072 10,706,738 Actual Revenues (Over)/Under Expenditures 3 0 Total Repayment of Debt 11,608,075 10,706,738 Total Revenues/Sources 129,515,042 137,579,777 Total Revenues/Sources Net of Transfers 129,515,042 137,579,777 Budget Category General Current Expense: Instruction: Regular Programs-Instruction Special Education-Instruction Basic Skills/Remedial-Instruction Bilingual Education-Instruction School-Sponsored Cocurricular or Extracurricular Activities-Instruction School-Sponsored Athletics-Instruction Community Services Programs/Operations Support Services: Undistributed Expenditures -Instruction (Tuition) Undistributed Expenditures-Attendance and Social Work Undistributed Expenditures-Health Services Undistributed Expenditures-Speech, OT, PT and Related Services Undistributed Expenditures-Guidance Undistributed Expenditures-Child Study Teams Undistributed Expenditures -Improvement of Instruction Services Undistributed Expenditures -Education Media Services/Library Undistributed Expenditures -Instructional Staff Training Services Undistributed Expenditures -Support Services-General Administration Undistributed Expenditures -Support Services-School Administration Undistributed Expenditures -Central Services Undistributed Expenditures -Administrative InformationTechnology Undistributed Expenditures-Operation and Maintenance of Plant Services Undistributed Expenditures -Student Transportation Services Personal Services-Employee Beneﬁts Total Undistributed Expenditures Total General Current Expense Capital Expenditures: Equipment Facilities Acquisition and Construction Services Interest Deposit to Capital Reserve Total Capital Outlay Transfer of Funds to Charter Schools General Fund Grand Total Special Grants and Entitlements: Federal Projects: Title I Title II Title III Title IV I.D.E.A. Part B (Handicapped) Cares Act Education Stabilization Fund Bridging the Digital Divide Program Coronavirus Relief Fund (Crf) Grant Program Total Federal Projects Total Special Revenue Funds Repayment of Debt: Total Regular Debt Service Total Debt Service Funds Total Expenditures/Appropriations Total Expenditures Net of Transfers

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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FOX & ROACH, REALTORS® HONORS SALES ASSOCIATES AS MERCER COUNTY OFFICE LEADERS MERCER COUNTY, NJ—Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® salutes sales associates in the Mercer County Offices for being the office leaders for the month of February 2021. HOPEWELL VALLEY OFFICE J. Jay Smith has been recognized for Listings. Smith, who has been licensed since 1995, is a recipient of the Distinguished Sales Club Award and is a resident of Trenton. Lisa LeRay has been recognized for Listings. LeRay has been licensed since 2007 and is a resident of Ewing. She is a recipient of the Circle of Excellence Award. Heather Morley has been recognized for Volume. She has been licensed since 2018 and is a resident of Titusville. Janet Rutowski has been recognized for Units. Rutowski, GRI, ABR and CRS, has been licensed since 1986 and is a recipient of the Circle of Excellence and President’s Circle awards. She is a longtime resident of Hamilton Square. PRINCETON OFFICE Roberta Parker has been recognized for Volume. Parker has been licensed since 1992 and she is a recipient of the Circle of Excellence Award and a 30-year resident of Princeton. Yael Zakut has been recognized for Listings. Zakut has been licensed since 2011 and she is a recipient of the Chairman’s Circle and Circle of Excellence Awards. She is a resident of Princeton. Teams: The Terebey Relocation Team, led by John Terebey, Jr, has been recognized for Units. Terebey, GRI, CRS, E-Pro, and SFR, has been licensed since 10985. He is a recipient of the Chairman’s Circle Award and is a resident of West Windsor Township.

Teresa Cunningham

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PRINCETON WITHERSPOON STREET OFFICE Freddie Gomberg has been recognized for Units. Gomberg, SRS, ABR and SRES, has been licensed since 2014. He is a recipient of the Circle of Excellence and President’s Circle awards and is a resident of Lawrence Township.

Roberta Parker

Teresa Cunningham has been recognized for Volume. Cunningham, SRS, ABR, and E-Pro, has been licensed since 2010. She is a resident of West Windsor and is a recipient of the Circle of Excellence and Elite Circle awards. Judith Stier has been recognized for Listings and Volume. She is a resident of Princeton. The Wolf Pack Homes Team, led by Nicole Wolf, has been recognized for Listings and Units. Wolf, who has been licensed since 2018, is a recipient of the President’s Circle Award and is a resident of Princeton. PRINCETON JUNCTION OFFICE The Marchany Home Selling Team, led by Lorraine and Gilbert Marchany, has been recognized for Listings, Volume and Units. They are recipients of the Circle of Excellence Award and are residents of Monroe.

ROBBINSVILLE OFFICE JoAnn Stewart has been recognized for Volume. Stewart has been licensed since 2004. Donna Moskowitz has been recognized for Listings. Licensed since 1987, Moskowitz is a recipient of the Circle of Excellence Award. She is a 30-year resident of Mercer County. Dale Michele Parello has been recognized for Units. The Lee Group, led by Tony and Shannon Lee, has been recognized for Listings, Volume and Units. They are residents of New Jersey. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® is part of HomeServices of America, the nation’s largest provider of total home services and largest residential brokerage company in the U.S. in sales volume, according to the 2020 REAL Trends 500 report. The company was recently awarded “Real Estate Agency Brand of the Year” and “Highest

Ranked in Trust and/Love” in the 32nd annual Harris Poll EquiTrend® Study. With market dominance three times the market share of its nearest competitor, the brokerage completed more than 31,457 transactions in 2019. With over 5,500 sales professionals in more than 75 sales offices across the Tri-State area, the company was recently acknowledged as #1, for the fifth year in a row, in the entire national Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Network. Through its affiliate, the Trident Group, the company provides one-stop shopping and facilitated services to its clients including mortgage financing, and title, property and casualty insurance. The company-sponsored charitable foundation, Fox & Roach/Trident Charities, is committed to addressing the needs of children and families in stressful life circumstances and has contributed over $7.2 million to more than 250 local organizations since its inception in 1995. Visit our Website at www.foxroach.com.

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