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Friday, December 11, 2020

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Planning Board postpones Cranbury tradition continues with hearing on 71 E. Broad St. lighting of Christmas tree By ANDREW HARRISON Staff Writer

Hopewell Borough’s Planning Board did not have a public hearing during December for a proposed commercial retail and restaurant project at 71 E. Broad St. According to the planning board, the applicant requested that the application be deferred to the board’s next meeting in early January. “They will have to re-notice, because they neglected to notice the Mercer County Planning Board. They have not sent any notices out,” Maggie Schmitt, planning board secretary, said during the virtual meeting on Dec. 2. The proposed project is at the corner of East Broad Street and Maple Street and would renovate an existing structure for commercial retail and restaurant space formally occupied by Castoro & Company Inc. as an automobile service station, according to application documents. This the first phase of a two-phased project on the property. The project itself is facing challenges from neighbors, who have voiced concerns about the project’s size, parking, hours of operations, noise at the completed project, lighting, landscaping and redevelopment plan for the property. The renovation of the former service building includes the removal of a portion of the rear of the building and a small addition at the front of the building along East Broad Street. The project would also remove all the service station items currently existing on the 1.8-acre property. Representatives for the applicant are proposing the demolition of a portion of the 6,624-squarefoot existing building for constructing space of close to 3,900 square feet for a potential restaurant tenant. The building will also serve as office use for 1,139 square feet; a common and mechanical space of a little more than 1,200 square feet; and open air seasonal outdoor dining consisting of 1,016 square feet. In addition to the hearing postponement and a previous concern raised by residents about improved public input on redevelopment in the borough, Councilman

Ryan Kennedy and Councilman David Mackie also announced during the meeting that officials would start the process of a master plan re-examination that would have a series of special meetings. The idea is that each meeting would take on a different topic, which would also begin in January. “We thought we had a great public conversation at the last meeting and the question was raised about how can we have discussions as a community about the larger issues that underlie redevelopment and what is the best way to do it,” Mackie said. “We have had a number of internal conversations and realized it is time to go through this master plan revaluation process which we do every few years, because a lot has happened since the last time.” According to the borough website, the latest re-examination took place in 2014. Officials said they are viewing this as an opportunity to tackle publicly a lot of the major underlying issues affecting redevelopment and rezoning. There would be a presentation on the specific topic of the meeting and the floor would be open to the public. “For those of you in the public, stay tuned to a process likely in January where we will use the master plan re-evaluation process to have a really nice vehicle for educating everyone, ourselves included, about some of the major components about what will go into our thinking on redevelopment in general in town,” Kennedy said. He added that residents would be aware of the meetings and that the meetings would outline what borough is doing, how it would be done and seek input. “Through that vehicle we think it would be a good way to get public input on the type of broad variety people would like to see done, not just in redevelopment areas but other parts of town,” Kennedy said. Later in December or early January officials will announce when the first special meeting will be, according to the planning board.

The Christmas Tree is lit in Memorial Park in Cranbury on South Main Street. By ANDREW HARRISON Staff Writer

The coronavirus pandemic may have changed aspects of normal life for Cranbury residents, but it did not stop the township’s annual Christmas tree lighting, which has now kicked off the holiday season in Cranbury. Adults and children, socially distanced and with face masks, gathered at Memorial Park on Dec. 6 to witness the annual tradition on South Main Street. The tree lighting and its festivities were scaled back in 2020 to adhere to social and safety protocols from state and national agencies. There would only be the tree lighting, a quick Cranbury Fire Department fire truck drive by wave from Santa through Main Street, and a flag ceremony by the Cranbury Cub Scouts conducted during the evening. “The flag ceremony was what the Cub Scouts were planning to do for our requirements anyway and when it looked like the township was not going to do the tree lighting the same way they had done in previous years, we raised our hands to combine the tree

lighting with the flag ceremony, so the town could still have the annual tradition in a safe way,” said Mike Golisano, Cranbury Cub Scout Pack 52 den leader for the Wolves. He added that the event was important for the township to do to be able to bring some light into people lives. “I think it is important wherever we can to take the opportunity to celebrate and come together safely. This holiday season we have a couple of opportunities, we had the Christmas tree lighting and now will have the Hanukkah menorah lighting occurring on Dec. 10,” Golisano said. “It is important to take advantage of those opportunities, because people are not able to gather as much in this space and that is something innately human. It is important to keep people connected to one another when we have the opportunity to do it safely.” In 2019, the tree lighting featured a winter festival by the Cranbury Girl Scouts, hot chocolate by the Woman’s Club of Cranbury, caroling with Dorothy “Mrs. K” Klotzbeacher, and a

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meeting with Santa, all of which were unable to occur in 2020. “I think this year, more than other years, we have realized the importance of traditions throughout the year. It has been disorienting this year. Anything we can do to have some semblance of a ritual and celebration is super important,” Deputy Mayor Mike Ferrante said. “I think it is great that everyone in town has been so flexible this year. I think it was great that they were able to make this happen. We hope next year will be a return to normal.” For Ferrante, he hopes that 2021 will a kinder and gentler year. “I think the holiday season is always a time, no matter what your religion is, to pause and reflect and think about the year. I hope 2021 can be kinder and gentler year than 2020,” he said. “I think there is a lot of reflection we all can do at the end of the year and hope people find a way to connect with friends in a more creative way, but I think it is mostly about reflection and restoration in preparing for next year.”

Cranbury School extends remote learning to Jan. 19 By ANDREW HARRISON Staff Writer

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In-person instruction won’t be returning to the Cranbury School District this December. The schoolwide switch to fullremote instruction for students at The Cranbury School has been extended to Jan. 19. The decision

by the district administration arrives, as Cranbury Township faces an uptick in confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, along with the rest of Middlesex County. With the rising numbers in positive cases, Superintendent and Principal Susan Genco released a letter to parents on Dec. 2, informing them of the decision prior to the Dec. 4 end date of the schoolwide switch to fullyremote learning. “With the holiday season upon us, rising state and national cases, the return of our college students, and increased interstate and intrastate travel, it is evident that the district must take actions to protect the health and safety of our

staff, students, and greater school community,” Genco said. “In consultation with the Middlesex County Department of Health and the Office of Emergency Management, and the Middlesex County superintendent, Cranbury School will extend fully remote instruction from now through Jan. 19.” When the Cranbury School District announced it would be shutting down in-person instruction from Nov. 12 to Dec. 4, the district administration stated that the determination of whether inperson instruction could resume would involve using the New Jersey Regional Risk Matrix. According to New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH)

guidance, the NJ Regional Risk Matrix provides guidance for schools on actions they should take based on the level of COVID-19 risk in their region. There are four categories: Low Risk, Moderate Risk, High Risk and Very High Risk. Each category has a list of recommendations regarding the type of instruction recommended: in-person, hybrid and remote. However, the administration also used local factors such as increased state and township positivity rates and the potential for further spread to determine the decision to extend full-remote instruction, according to the district.

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“The Jan. 19 date will allow for a two-week period between the holiday season and a return to in-person learning. Consideration to resume hybrid in-person instruction will be made in conjunction with a review of the Central East region rating as designated in the COVID-19 Activity Level Index (CALI) Weekly Reports,” Genco said. “Decisions moving forward remain at the local level unless the very high risk range is reached, at which time the choice would be out of district control per the NJ Regional Risk Matrix.” CRANBURY PRESS WINDSOR-HIGHTS HERALD 100 Overlook Center, 2nd Floor Princeton, NJ 08540 609-924-3244 Cranbury Press Windsor-Hights Herald (USPS 683-360) is published every Friday by Packet Media LLC., 100 Overlook Center, 2nd Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540. Periodicals postage paid at Princeton, NJ 08540. Postmaster: send address changes to Cranbury Press WindsorHights Herald, 100 Overlook Center, 2nd Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540. Mail Subscription Rates The current Auto Renewal rate is $10.11 and is charged on a quarterly basis. The 1 year standard rate is $50.93. Out-of-country rates are available on request All advertising published in The Princeton Packet is subject to the applicable rate card, copies of which are available from the advertising department. The Packet reserves the right not to accept an advertiser’s order. Only publication of an advertisement shall constitute final acceptance.

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Friday, December 11, 2020F

CALENDAR Ongoing

The Princeton Farmers Market will offer its Winter Market Series at its temporary outdoor location on Franklin Avenue, providing ample space for social distancing. Markets will operate 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on select dates. Market dates are posted at www.princetonfarmersmarket.com/calendar The market is authorized to accept SNAP/EBT cards and matches up to $10 on SNAP transactions, per eligible customer, per day. Those eligible for SNAP benefits can learn more by emailing princetonfarmersmarketnj@gmail.com Shoppers must wear masks at all times and practice social distancing while waiting in lines. Vendors offer pre-order options and contactless payment methods; for more information, visit www.princetonfarmersmarket.com Mercer County Community College’s youth program, Camp College, is accepting students for Winter Session and Spring 2021. Virtual classes for students ages 6-14 focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) with staggered start dates from December through May. Each course is taught live through Zoom and provides a project-based learning experience that combines peer learning with creativity. Offerings range from science and planetary science study, to writing and book publishing, to coding, animation techniques and virtual reality design. A new e-Sports games-play skill builder was added this session. Two new courses will be introduced this session, including Young Authors where students write and publish books, and YouTube FX Masters where students create Hollywood-style special effects and graphics. Other courses include NASA – STEM Explorers, where kids explore the atmosphere and beyond, train like real astronauts and solve real-world engineering problems; Super Slimy Smokey Science, which delves into a variety of scientific fields using objects such as Silly Putty and Slime, and investigates the field of optical illusions; Code Your Own Adventure, which blends classic storytelling with animation techniques and coding; Minecraft Modders, which teaches scripting and logic statements to create mods; Roblox Makers, which focuses on

how to build 3D models and animations; and Virtual Reality: The Future Is Now, which focuses on the foundations of VR design through the creation of virtual worlds, the exploration of simulated environments and the crafting of 3D experiences. New classes will continue to be added throughout the winter and spring. Classes start at $149. For more information, email campcollege@mccc.edu, visit mccc.edu/campcollege or call Continuing Studies Registration at 609-570-3311. While decorating for the holidays is a tradition, too often strings of burnt out or damaged holiday lights end up being tossed out with household garbage. There is a greener way to properly dispose of these decorations. Instead of discarding non-working lights in the trash, the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders want residents to give them a second life by bringing them to the county’s Resource Recovery Complex, where a permanent electronics disposal center is staffed from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays and from 7-11:30 a.m. Saturdays. The Resource Recovery Center is located at 22000 Burlington-Columbus Road on the Florence-Mansfield border. Holiday lights are most often made of plastic, glass and copper and all three materials can be easily recycled. Also, some light strands may contain lead or mercury, so tossing them in the garbage can be hazardous. Unwanted lights should be placed in cardboard boxes or clear bags when delivering them to the Recovery Complex. Lights should not be discarded in curbside recycling containers. For more information about proper disposal of electronics, call 609-499-1001 or email recycle@co.burlington.nj.us.

Thursdays, through December 31

A support group for public health employees will be held at 4 p.m. Thursdays in December. The open discussion will focus on the importance of nurturing emotional and mental health during COVID-19 and beyond. The groups will share about how the pandemic has impacted emotional health for public health employees, and discuss

wellness strategies to manage stress and promote healing. Log into Zoom using Meeting ID 911 7223 6441 with passcode 934178. This program is presented by New Jersey Hope and Healing. For more information, visit www.mhanj. org

All activities will follow CDC Guidelines for COVID safety. Volunteers should wear warm clothes and strong shoes or boots and be prepared to get dirty. Work gloves will be provided. For more information, visit www.ssaamuseum.org.

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Sat., December 12

The History Center Gift Shop, located at 6 S. Main St. in Cranbury, will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 12. For more information, visit www.cranburyhistory.org The Arts Council of Princeton will offer a workshop in felted jewelry from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 12 in the studio, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. Explore fiber arts and create textile jewelry through carding, weaving and felting with wool. This class will be taught using social distancing measures and students will be required to wear a mask. Cost is $35 for members or $45 for nonmembers. To register, visit https://public.artscouncilofprinceton.org/public/classdirect/1527 The Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM) and the Archaeology Society of New Jersey (ASNJ) are conducting an Archaeology Dig at SSAAM’s Mt. Zion AME Church property, 189 Hollow Road, Skillman, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 12. The two groups are calling for volunteers to work with professional archeologists at this unique state historic-register listed site. Volunteers will be involved with light digging and sifting. Participants may sign up for one or more 45-minute shifts – 9:30, 10:15, 11, 11:15 or 11:45 a.m. – by emailing info@ssaamuseum.org. Volunteers 12 years of age and over are welcome. Children ages 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult. Dr. Ian Burrow is a registered professional archaeologist and SSAAM trustee. He is working with Michael Gall, ASNJ president, to plan the dig. All volunteers must sign a COVID-19 Assessment Form, a waiver, and a Photograph & Video Release Form before participating.

The Work of Adrienne Kennedy: Inspiration & Influence will be presented by McCarter @Home through Dec. 12. Kennedy is one of the most prolific and widely studied living playwrights. Despite her outsized influence, Kennedy is not a household name. This digital festival is a celebration of why she should be. For more information, visit https://www. mccarter.org/adriennekennedy

Homefront’s ArtJam for the Holidays is a reimagined art event that will be held through Dec. 12. HomeFront’s ArtJam for the Holidays will feature the work of more than 50 local and regional artists, ArtSpace and SewingSpace artists. Offering one-of-a-kind art for sale online, or in-person by appointment only at the HomeFront Family campus in the Blue Garage, HomeFront Family Campus, 101 Celia Way, Ewing. Paintings, pottery, glasswork, and handsewn items comprise a diversity of visual art, fine crafts as well as home and holiday décor. Proceeds will help support the artists and ArtSpace programs. Appointment-only gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Sign up online at www.signupgenius. com/go/10c0d48acaf2aabf8c16-2020

Sun., December 13

The Chabad of Florence & Florence Township Library will present Virtual Chanukah Storytime at 11 a.m. Dec. 13, featuring a live musical sing-along. No cost to attend. Registration required at florencechabad. org/RSVP Zoom log in will be sent upon the registration. The program will be followed by cookie

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CHRISTINE’S HOPE FOR KIDS Jean and John Gianacaci, the founders of Christine’s Hope for Kids, dreamed of one day writing a book to honor their daughter, Christine, who loved helping kids, especially kids who were treated unfairly because of their differences. While she herself was bullied as a child, because of Tourette’s, she was upbeat, kind, and always the first to help someone who needed her help. That was Christine. Because of what Christine experienced, Jean and John wanted to do something about bullying. They partnered with Linda Martin, a friend and a Christine’s Hope for Kids board member, to write a story that addressed bullying. That story is told in a way every child can relate to in ALWAYS BETTER TOGETHER...A Story of Acceptance, Friendship and Love. It teaches children important lessons about accepting people’s differences and the remarkable power of kindness. About Christine’s Hope for Kids... Christines’s Hope for Kids is a local non-profit with one abiding principle. That every child deserves to be a kid, regardless of his or her circumstances. The foundation was inspired by Christine Gianacaci, the daughter of Jean and John, who lost her life when an earthquake struck while she was on a mission in Haiti to help underprivileged children. In the eleven years since its inception, Christine’s Hope for Kids has dispersed over $1,000,000 to 130 local agencies, providing tens of thousands of children with the kind of things most children take for granted. The proceeds from the sale of this book will enable Christine’s Hope for Kids to help even more underserved children in our very own communities. ALWAYS BETTER TOGETHER is a great gift for every child this holiday. It can be purchased for $24.95 at chistineshope.org, and in Pennington at Artistic Designs, Emily’s Cafe, Orion Jewelry Studio, Pennington Quality Market, Rosedale Mills, The Front Porch and Twirl Toy Store. Also in Lawrenceville at Enzo’s La Piccola Cucina and in Robbinsville at Salon Xtraordinare. To learn more about Christine’s Hope for Kids, please visit christineshope.org. NM-00446914

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Calendar Continued from Page 2A decorating. The kits are available for purchase, including a menorah, donut, latkes, dreidel, guide and cookie decorating supplies.

Through December 14

The Burlington County Sheriff’s Department is collecting toys for children in need this holiday season. The 25th Annual Toy Drive will benefit local agencies including: the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency, Oaks Integrated Care in Mount Holly, Christian Caring Center in Pemberton Township, Providence House, Sisterhood in Burlington City, Servicios Latinos de Burlington County, Foster and Adoptive Family Services of Princeton, and House of God in Delran. Organizations will distribute the toys to local children. The collection will run now through Dec. 14. Dropoff locations include the Bordentown City Municipal Building, 324 Farnsworth Ave.; and the Bordentown Township Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Dr.

Questions may be directed to the Sheriff’s Department’s Community Services Unit at 609-265-3788. Mondays, through December 14 Voices Chorale NJ (VCNJ) invites singers who would like to hone musical and singing skills to join an online meeting application on Monday nights from 7:30-9 p.m., Sept. 28-Dec. 14. The series of classes will be curated by Dr. David A. McConnell, artistic director of VCNJ. Topics will include vocal development, ear training, sight singing, study of choral literature, and more. Participants can look forward to valuable training for skilled amateur choral singers. All members of the singing community are welcome to participate. The cost for the program is $115. Interested singers should email info@voiceschoralenj.org to receive additional instructions.

Mon., December 14

Children of all ages are invited to write their letters to Santa and drop them off in Santa’s special mailbox outside the front doors of the Hightstown Elks Lodge, 110

Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. No postage is needed. Santa and his elves will read every letter and send a response to each child in time for Christmas. Make sure name and return address are legible. Santa can also respond in Spanish. Mark the letter accordingly. Deadline to drop off the letters is Dec. 14. Donations to the Hightstown Elks Lodge Pajama Drive for Lala & Mimi’s Pajama Project are also being accepted at the lodge. Peddie School sophomores Lauren and Mackenzie Multari are collecting any new pair of pajamas, specifically kids size 5 through adult large. A contactless community drop off bin is located outside the Elks Lodge front doors, next to Santa’s mailbox. Online pajama donations can be shipped to the Elks lodge, 110 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor 08520. Proceeds benefit Mercer County area children in need this holiday season. Visit www.elks1955.org or www.lalamimispjproject.com or call 609-577-2536

for more information.

Chabad of Florence will light a public Hanukkah menorah placed in front of Silver Dental, 1816 Mount Holly Road, Suite 101, across from ShopRite, Burlington, at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 14. The event will include live musical entertainment and is open to the entire community. Following the menorah lighting ceremony, pre-packaged menorah kits and holiday treats-to-go will be distributed. Chabad of Florence will distribute menorahs, candles and Hanukkah DIY kits to those celebrating at home. The event will also be broadcast live via Zoom. To RSVP, visit http://florencechabad. org/RSVP To find a list of menorah lightings, visit the international event directory at Florencechabad.org/ChanukahEvents. For more information about Hanukkah and a local schedule of events, visit florencechabad.org/Chanukah.

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By Gabrielle Nierenberg Imagine sitting in the pilot seat and looking straight out to the horizon to see the blue skies and clouds. And then when you look to your right you see the Philadelphia skyline and to your left New York City the skyline. Flying is an incredible feeling. Talk about seeing the world from a different perspective. Ok, maybe you have flown in a commercial plane to Florida or Utah, but there is something so unique about flying in a single engine airplane. When flying in a Cessna Skyhawk, you are seeing the world from a completely different view than on the ground or a commercial jet. The Princeton Flying School at the Princeton Airport offers an extraordinary experience of an Introductory Flying Lesson. In the beginning you will go

through a pre-flight inspection to ensure the airplane is ready for flight, as all pilots do. Then, you will spend an hour in the air with a certified flight instructor going over some basic maneuvers. You will even get a chance to fly the airplane yourself! But do not worry; there are dual controls in the planes, so the instructor is there to assist you the entire time. When people return from their first Introductory Flying Lesson they are elated and often speechless. Many have said it was their dream to fly a plane, and it finally came true! This is a very special hour. Not only is this a special experience, but it counts as your first hour towards getting your Private Pilot’s License. Many students are inspired during their Introductory Flying Lesson to continue to study and train for

their Private Pilot’s License, while others are completely captivated by this hour and feel fulfilled. Either way, flying an airplane is something very special and you have the power to be the one who makes this experience possible. An Introductory Flying Lesson is the perfect gift to give to that someone who seems to have everything and you just don’t know what to buy. What better gift than an experience of a lifetime. This holiday season struggle no more when it comes to gift giving. As long as they are tall enough to reach the pedals, they can fly. Call 609-921-3100 for more information or visit us on the web at www. PrincetonFlyingSchool.com Happy flying!

Always Better Together A Story of Acceptance, Friendship and Love

Christine’s Hope for Kids takes on bullying with a children’s book that teaches important lessons about accepting our differences, the true meaning of friendship, the power of forgiveness and the most important lesson of all, that treating others with kindness and love is the true path to happiness. This book was written in honor of Christine Gianacaci, who loved helping kids, especially those who were being treated unfairly because of their differences. Local author Linda Martin, has written a beautiful story that addresses bullying through important lessons about acceptance, tolerance and the power of kindness. Illustrator, Anita Barghigiani, has brought the book to life with her beautiful images. Always Better Together is the perfect gift for every child on your holiday list. It can be purchased on christineshope.org and at these local businesses. In Pennington at Artistic Designs, Emily’s Cafe & Catering, Orion Jewelry Studio, Pennington Quality Market, Rosedale Mills, The Front Porch and Twirl Toy Store. Also in Lawrenceville at Enzo's La Piccola Cucina and in Robbinsville at Salon Xtraordinare.

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By Michele S. Byers

Stop fraudulent land conservation schemes

ince the 1970s donations of land and interests in land, known as conservation easements, have benefited from a federal conservation tax deduction. The tax deduction incentive has proven enormously successful and popular across the nation. In fact, the conservation easement tax deduction is one of America’s most valuable tools for encouraging landowners to preserve property with high conservation value. In New Jersey, thousands of acres of natural land – forests, meadows, marshes and buffers surrounding rivers and streams – have been permanently preserved through legitimate conservation easement donations. A conservation easement is a legally binding agreement to permanently protect natural resources like farmland, forests, wetlands, and recreational lands. Conservation easement donations are popular because a landowner is able to retain ownership of the land while donating the permanent rights to develop the property to a qualified government agency or nonprofit organization. The conservation agency then retires the development rights and ensures that the conservation easement restrictions are upheld. Because permanent restrictions often reduce the value of the land, the federal government’s conservation tax program allows the difference in value to be a qualified tax deduction. Most folks who donate conservation easements are motivated by a desire to make sure their land is never developed. The financial incentive of a tax deduction is a bonus. Unfortunately, this tax deduction is being exploited in some instances by those motivated by profits instead of the public good. The Land Trust Alliance, a national organization supporting land conservation nonprofits, has warned for years of an abusive scheme that takes advantage of federal tax benefits from conservation easement donations. The alliance has been advocating for a new federal law to crack down on the abuse. In October, the U.S. Senate Finance Committee released

a revealing bipartisan report about the scope and seriousness of this abuse, based on a 16-month investigation. Here’s how the abusive tax scheme works. Investors buy shares in corporations that hold title to land. After a short holding period, the corporations donate conservation easements to nonprofit land conservation organizations. Tax deductions are then claimed based upon inflated appraisal values, often many times higher than the original purchase price of the land. As a result of the inflated appraisals, the investors reap tax benefits worth much more than their initial investment, all at the expense of the taxpayer. According to IRS data obtained by the Land Trust Alliance, 296 of these corporations claimed $9.2 billion in unwarranted deductions in 2018 alone. This abuse of the conservation tax deduction threatens to erode public faith and trust in the many lawful conservation donations. To combat the abusive tax schemes, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Sen. Steve Daines (R-Montana) and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts (R-Kansas) reintroduced the Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act, which seeks to close loopholes, save taxpayers billions of dollars and promote legitimate conservation around the country. When the bill was first introduced in the House in 2019, New Jersey Congressmen Bill Pascrell and Tom Malinowski joined as cosponsors; ideally, they and the entire New Jersey Congressional delegation will cosponsor the recently updated legislation. “The Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act will safeguard taxpayers by stopping bad actors from profiteering off the federal conservation tax incentive while allowing conservation donations motivated by charity to continue unimpeded,” said Land Trust Alliance President Andrew Bowman. “This legislation is concise, sensible, and ready for passage.” The Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integ-

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rity Act would generally disallow a charitable deduction if it exceeds 2.5 times a partner’s original investment, and it includes other measures to tighten requirements. The bill preserves the tax deduction for donors with true charity and conservation in mind, including for family farms and ranches. The vast majority of land trusts preserve land and natural resources for the right reasons: providing habitat for wildlife, safeguarding clean drinking water, protecting against flooding, and providing healthy recreation opportunities to the public. The conservation easement tax incentive has helped tens of thousands of Americans with charitable intent preserve their land. Your help is needed to pass the Act before the end of 2020 to ensure that tax incentives for land conservation remain available for genuine philanthropists – of which there are many – and that scammers are shut down. Please ask your Congressional representative and U.S. Senators to support swift passage of the Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act. To find out how to contact your elected officials, go to www.usa.gov/electedofficials. To read the report on the Senate Finance Committee investigation, go to www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/ Committee%20Print.pdf. To learn about the Land Trust Alliance’s efforts to stop conservation easement abuses, go to www.landtrustalliance. org/charitable-conservation-easement-program-integrityact-advocate-toolkit. And for more information about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources, visit the New Jersey Conservation Foundation website at www.njconservation.org or contact me at info@njconservation.org. Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be reached at info@njconservation.org

By Peter Maclearie, MSW, LCSW

Health Matters 12/11: Breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Trauma Psychological trauma – emotional damage that occurs as a result of a distressing event or series of events – can be caused by many things, from a sudden, unexpected incident such as the loss of a loved one, to long-term exposure to abuse. And while in some cases the origin of trauma may be obvious, in other instances it may stem from a concept called intergenerational trauma—trauma that is passed down within family generations. No matter the source, trauma can affect your ability to cope with stressful situations and increases the risk for behavioral health disorders such as depression, anxiety and substance abuse. Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health offers a variety of treatment options to help people dealing with trauma learn to identify and understand its impact on their lives and build new, healthier patterns of behavior that can break the intergenerational cycle. Signs of Psychological Trauma Trauma can have a profound impact on your personality and the way you experience emotions, from how you manage and tolerate anger to how you experience excitement. Signs of psychological trauma include: • Shock, denial, or disbelief • Confusion, difﬁculty concentrating • Anger, irritability, mood swings • Anxiety, fear • Guilt, shame, self-blame • Withdrawal from others • Sadness or hopelessness • Disconnection or numbness Moreover, according to the National Council for Behavioral Health, there is a direct correlation between

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ince masks became part of my daily COVID makeup, I have joked how they made me look much better than any pre-COVID make up. Masks cover up multiple signs of aging and imperfect features and are much cheaper than the countless creams and cosmetics I have purchased during my life. They also hide – I had assumed – any moods, such as irritability, fear, anger, stress and even an unimaginable burst of happiness. Princeton native and professional photojournalist Laura Fuchs also loves masks – not for what they hide, but rather for what they reveal about a person. Since COVID began, Laura, refusing to get bogged down in the negativity of the pandemic, threw herself into a joyful photo arts project selfdubbed Mask Smile – taking pictures of New Yorkers smiling behind their masks. And in the process, her lens work captivated the camera lens of BBC and CBS television that recently featured the Mask Smile project. “When I first started seeing New Yorkers wearing masks, I noticed most people were looking down, not making eye contact, and not smiling. I missed the social interaction and found myself trying to smile at people through my mask,” said Laura, who now is working in Manhattan as a staff photographer for CUNY TV (City University of New York Television). “Once my masked smile was returned with a passing stranger’s smize (smile with your eyes!), I discovered that people could see my smile through the mask and moreover that I could see theirs. The Mask Smile project was born,” she said. “There’s something so sweet about walking down the street and exchanging a smile with someone through masks. The brief connection affirms a deep strength and resilience in people. …”

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Certainly, there were times when people were too overwhelmed, preoccupied, and numb to smile. But when Laura was successful, it was “incredibly uplifting” to both the photographer and the subject of her photo. “The whole project has helped me to maintain a positive attitude and to continue to be grateful for every day,” she said. I got to know Laura decades ago, before she started taking pictures, at a time when her parents were the ones taking pictures of her and her siblings. Her father Ira Fuchs and I shared an office suite at Princeton University. When Laura came to visit her dad at work, she would run into my office, because my office always was stocked with ample snacks, and a huge stuffed tiger sat on the couch. Her dad’s multiple comput-

ers and beeping pieces of equipment (he was vice president for Computing and Information Technology at Princeton University) “were not very interesting to me,” she admitted. As she got older, Laura, a Princeton High School alumna, Class of 2005, often would return to the Princeton University campus – not for my snacks – but to take pictures. For four years, she documented the university’s Trash Art competition, one of the highlights of Princeton’s town/gown festival known as Communiversity. “I can’t remember exactly when I was bitten by the photography bug, but remember always being fascinated with phototaking even as a little kid. … My parents would give me disposable cameras to take on family vacations and class trips.” She said that by nature she is nostalgic and “always seemed driven by a compulsive desire to document” her memories and the people she encountered. At Barnard College, Laura graduated in 2009 as a psychology major, which technically is not related to photography, but is

related in that it reflects a fascination with people and a desire to understand them at a particular moment. “My camera comes with me wherever I go. … I thrive off the human connection and it thrills me to be able to make someone comfortable enough to let me capture their essence.” Aware that she is exceptionally lucky to have been able to convert her passion into a career, she is also aware how this passion has been a survival tool – actually a professional growth tool – during this pandemic. She now is looking at expanding her pandemic street art to capturing images of the street musicians, whose presence on New York streets has grown considerably as performance venues have disappeared. Her joy is infectious – one infection that I would recommend to everyone during a pandemic. “Carrying my camera on me wherever I go encourages me to keep my eyes peeled for joyful moments. If you walk around with this mentality, you’ll find that there is beauty everywhere,” she said.

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few good men and women to serve on East Windsor Township’s advisory boards and committees – no experience necessary. That’s what the East Windsor Township Council is seeking as it fills vacancies on its 11 advisory boards and committees – from the Planning Board to the Clean Communities Advisory Committee. The mayor and Township Council make appointments to the advisory boards and committees at the January reorganization meeting. Appointments are also made during the year, as vacancies occur. “We encourage residents to become a contributing part of their government by volunteering to serve on a township board or committee,” Mayor Janice S. Mironov said. “Our government operates best when volunteers offer input and advice on our operations and projects. Public participation provides mutual benefits for residents and

elected officials.” Hopefully, that public participation will stimulate residents to have a greater interest in – and understanding of – the role of local government, she said. Residents may volunteer to serve on the Commission on Aging, which advises Township Council on the development, coordination and implementation of programs and services that are available to the township’s senior citizens. The Clean Communities Advisory Committee is responsible for planning activities for the litter cleanup program. The Economic Development Committee offers input to the council and the Planning Board on how to promote economic and industrial development. At Environmental Commission meetings, members advise the governing body on the use of open space, water resource management, soil control, noise control, recycling, air quality and other environmental

concerns. The Health Advisory Board advises the municipal manager on public health-related issues. The Recreation Commission suggests recreational plans, programs and activities that meet the township’s recreational needs to Township Council and the director of the Recreation Department. The East Windsor Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse focuses on preparing and recommending intervention and educational programs in an effort to combat drug and alcohol abuse. The Planning Board reviews applications for residential and commercial development. It also reviews and adopts the township’s Master Plan, and also reviews zoning ordinance changes for Township Council. The Zoning Board of Adjustment hears and decides appeals for variances from the zoning ordinance and reviews such applica-

tions for development. While most of the committees’ names are descriptive of their mission, some are not. The Local Assistance Board provides policy direction to the welfare director in dealing with public assistance. Residents who are interested in volunteering can get an application from the Municipal Clerk or from the township website at www.east-windsor.nj.us. They can also send a letter of interest and a resume or information about their background to Mayor Janice S. Mironov and East Windsor Township Council, East Windsor Township Municipal Building, 16 Lanning Blvd., East Windsor, NJ 08520. It may be faxed to 609-443-8303. For an application form or for more information, call 609-443-4000, ext. 238 or ext. 240.

Rutgers leading coronavirus therapeutic clinical trial that focuses on cases with mild symptoms Researchers are investigating a potential treatment for people recently diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 who have no or mild symptoms Rutgers is leading a clinical trial assessing the combination of nitazoxanide, ribavirin and hydroxychloroquine to treat people 21 or older who are infected with SARSCoV-2 and are asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic. The trial is being conducted with Synavir Corporation, a global health company that works with academia, industry and government to develop combination treatments for new viral infections. The trial — called Triple Combination Antiviral Coronavirus Therapy (TriACT) — seeks to determine whether treating people who test positive for coronavirus but who do not have symptoms or have mild symptoms with this combination will reduce the amount of virus and their chances of getting sick, according to information provided by Rutgers on Nov. 30.

There are no proven treatments for COVID-19, but there is some evidence that medications used to treat other infections might also work against COVID-19, especially if they are used in combination. This three-drug combination has been shown in experimental studies to be highly effective in suppressing viral replication. Participants will be given the drug combination or a placebo. “Medications for outpatients with COVID-19 that shorten the duration of the illness, prevent the need for hospitalization and, perhaps most importantly, prevent spread of the disease to others are a critical need that are currently missing in therapeutics,” principal investigator Jeffrey Carson, MD, a Provost at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and a Distinguished Professor of Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, said in the statement. The trial will assess the rate of decline in viral load in 70 people over 10 days and com-

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Three streets in Hightstown Borough are in line for new asphalt, new curbs and new sidewalks, thanks to a $500,000 state grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT). The state agency approved Hightstown officialsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; grant application for improvements to Hausser Avenue, Bennett Place and Prospect Drive, Hightstown Borough Mayor Lawrence Quattrone said. Hausser Avenue and Bennett Place are off Morrison Avenue, and Prospect Drive is off Summit Street. The project calls for removing the top layer of asphalt and putting down a new coat of asphalt. Deteriorated curbs and sidewalks will be replaced and new sidewalks will be installed where none exist. Curb ramps will be reconstructed to meet current standards under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. Replacing the existing sidewalks and adding new ones will help Hightstown Borough to meet its goal to become a completely walkable community, Quattrone said. The existing storm drain inlets will be

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movement and motivation created by the East Windsor resident. Since her first album was released, Yarson has been working on her second album for Spring 2021 to be titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Growing Up Creativeâ&#x20AC;? but is also releasing a single on Jan. 6 to promote reading to children called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reading Is Fun,â&#x20AC;? according to the statement. She has also been releasing regular â&#x20AC;&#x153;edutainmentâ&#x20AC;? content, DIY crafts and animated videos on her Miss Kimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music YouTube channel. For more information, visit www.MissKimsChildrensMusic.com

upgraded to meet DOTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bicycle safety standards and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protectionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stormwater regulations â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Borough Council was very thoughtful in their decision as to what projects to include in the application. Hausser Avenue, Bennett Place and Prospect Drive were determined to be a top priority,â&#x20AC;? Quattrone said. Hightstown officials are pleased that the town was chosen from among 549 municipalities that submitted 635 applications, totaling $342 million in requests for funding from DOTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Municipal Aid program. Of those 549 municipalities, grant requests were approved for 543 towns â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including Hightstown. The Municipal Aid program sets aside $161.2 million annually for grants, which is an increase over the $78.7 million the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund was renewed in 2016. Since the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund was renewed in 2016, the increased amount of money available for grants has enabled the DOT to award grants from about 370 per year to the 543 towns that received Municipal Aid grants this year.

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teachers start thought provoking discussions with the children viewing the videos. The first round of videos will feature: Rick Pitino (Iona) reads “A Nation’s Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis” by Matt De La Peña, illustrated by Kadir Nelson. Kevin Baggett (Rider) reads “I Got Next” by Daria Peoples-Riley. Carmen Maciariello (Siena) reads “Obama: The Day the World Danced: a Family Heirloom” by Jan Spivey Gilchrist. Jordan Henderson (Canisius) reads “Cool Cuts” by Mechal Renee Roe. Melik Martin (Monmouth) reads “I Am Every Good Thing” by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Gordon C. James. Heather Vulin (Manhattan) reads “Vote for Our Future” by Margaret McNamara, illustrated by Micah Player. Marc Mitchell (Saint Peter’s) reads “Henry’s Freedom Box” by Ellen Levine, illustrated by Kadir Nelson. Jada Pierce (Niagara) reads “Sing a Song: How Lift Every Voice and Sing Inspired Generations” by Kelly Starling Lyons, illustrated by Keith Mallett. Julianna Bonilla (Marist) reads “Good Night Martin Luther King Jr.” by Adam Gamble and Mark Jasper, illustrated by Julissa Mora. Callie Cavanaugh (Fairfield) reads “I Am Enough” by Grace Byers, illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo. Sajada Bonner (Quinnipiac) reads “Get Up, Stand Up” by Cedella Marley, illustrated by John Jay Cabuay. “The Time Out For Black Lives reading initiative is a fantastic program,” Iona Men’s Basketball Coach Rick Pitino said in the statement. “I am incredibly proud of the MAAC and every member school for taking steps to make this mission actionable.” “This basketball reading program is intended to help children develop reading, writing and thought-provoking skills while recognizing the outstanding contributions and achievements of many great Black leaders. This program is not about the actions of one, but the collective momentum of many, and Iona, as well as the MAAC, is committed to carrying that momentum forward.” Pitino partook in a similar program while coaching in Greece and was a strong advocate for the MAAC to launch its own program. Coaches throughout the conference felt strongly about the Time Out for Black Lives program and were eager to partake. “I’m proud to take part in Time Out for Black Lives,” Rider Men’s Basketball Coach Kevin Baggett said in the statement. “Being able to intersect two very important things like reading and social justice while reaching a young audience makes the initiative one that will no doubt have a meaningful impact.” Baggett and Pitino will be included in the first wave of released videos. Heather Vulin, head coach of the Manhattan’s women’s program and also part of the first wave of released recordings, was also an enthusiastic supporter of the program. “I am so excited to be a part of the MAAC initiative Time Out for Black Lives,” Vulin said in the statement. “I feel it puts representation to the forefront and starts exposure and conversations on diversity, equality, and inclusion early for our children. The book I read, ‘Vote for our Future’, is a great example of the importance of using our right to vote and how voting impacts everyone’s future. I feel this program will be a wonderful resource for our local schools and an opportunity to get important conversations started. Plus, every child should be able to see someone that looks like them when they are learning about history and other important topics. We all truly gain when we embrace our differences and strengths. I am proud to be a part of the MAAC, which has continually made it a priority to use our platform to raise awareness and support for the social justice movement.” Student-athletes will also be taking part in Time Out for Black Lives, as they have in past MAAC initiatives. Student-athletes are able to share their life experiences and lessons in a way that local students can easily connect to, as was evident in last year’s MAAC Gives Back program where basketball programs visited local elementary and high schools. “I am excited to be a part of the MAAC’s Time Out for Black Lives reading program,” Canisius junior guard Jordan Henderson said in the statement. “This program is a fun way to help children learn about the importance of reading, and I’m honored to be one of the student-athletes

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pare it to the snazzy, more modern looking pickup competitors in its class like the Dodge Ram 1500, the Ford F-150 or the Chevrolet Silverado. I suspect that folks at Toyota will be introducing a freshened up looking Tundra in the near future. But, for now, it is what it is. Like all pickup models there are numerous different configurations you can get the Tundra in. However, new for 2021 was a new Lunar Rock color for the TRD Pro model; a new Tundra Trail Special Edition and a new Tundra Nightshade Special Edition. I found the new Lunar Rock color to be just ok. It didn’t blow me away or anything like that. Instead of a metallic paint, the Lunar Rock – which actually does resemble the color of moon rocks – has a flat almost matte finish to it. One observer remarked to me that the Lunar Rock almost looked like primer paint. The base price of the 2021 Tundra TRD Pro (double cab) is $48,775. My tester was outfitted with no additional options except

for the $1,595 destination and delivery charge that was tacked on bringing the bottom line sticker price to $50,370. The TRD Pro model comes with a lot of standard equipment, including what Toyota calls the Unique TRD Pro Content package which includes: forged aluminum 18inch TRD wheels; TRD tuned Fox shocks; dual exhaust and front skid plate and black trimmed front bucket seats with red stitching. As far as fuel economy goes, this Tundra is not all that eco-friendly. The EPA estimates that the Tundra gets an unimpressive 14 miles per gallon on average – 17 miles per gallon in highway driving and 13 in city driving. The annual estimated fuel cost to run this Tundra for one year comes in at a pretty hefty $2,900 as it uses about 7.1 gallons of gas for every 100 miles driven. The overall crash test rating on the government’s five star safety test comes in at a 4. The Tundra received 4 stars for the frontal crash test for both driver and passenger. It got 5 stars for the side crash test for both front and rear seat and 4 stars for the rollover test. The editors at Car and Driver gave the Tundra high marks for its “desirable standard features.” They also noted that the crew cab model back seat was “huge” and that it featured legitimate “trail ready” options. Car and Driver gave the Tundra low marks for not being fuel efficient, subpar interior quality and having a clumsy on-road demeanor. I agree with two of the three low marks Car and Driver offered up. I didn’t find the Tundra to be clumsy at all in the handling department. In fact, I think the Tundra’s ride, comfort and handling capabilities stack up quite nicely when you compare it to the Ram, F-150 or Silverado. There is a lot to consider when shopping for a pickup and while the Tundra is not a sales leader, by any means, in its category there are some very strong points to this vehicle which should make it a serious contender for anyone looking to buy or lease a vehicle in this class.

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74 Much 75 Chopin work 80 Holey Italian bread 82 Reluctant 83 Loyal servant 84 Press 85 50-50 chance 88 “Hang on ... ” 90 It may be up, with “the” 92 Opine, with “in” 93 Promoted to excess 94 Around 95 Trip odometer function 96 Throaty attention-getter 97 Aloe __ 98 Flower from the Greek for “rainbow” 100 Second place? 101 “A horse is a horse” horse 102 Cork’s home 103 Absorbs, with “up” 105 Deviate from a course 107 Conk

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FRENCHTOWN BORO Russell Alan Poles $579,900 MLS# 3605811

PRINCETON Janet Stefandl $839,000 MLS# NJME303326

Cynthia Shoemaker-Zerrer$1,350,000

MONTGOMERY TWP (1.38 acres) Ruth P Sayer $225,000 MLS# 1000372041

MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP Michelle Blane $599,000 MLS# NJSO113968

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP Danielle Spilatore $850,000 MLS# NJME304300

LAMBERTVILLE CITY Louis R Toboz $1,750,000 MLS# NJHT106708

LAMBERTVILLE CITY Bonnie Eick $265,000 MLS# 3672345

Age Restricted PLAINSBORO TOWNSHIP Merlene K Tucker $635,000 MLS# NJMX125276

PRINCETON Barbara Blackwell $865,000 MLS# NJME304218

PRINCETON Yalian â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Eileenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fan $1,760,000 MLS# NJME303040

PRINCETON Moore Street $879,000 MLS# NJME295736

PRINCETON Sylmarie Trowbridge $1,895,000 MLS# NJME304570

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP David M Schure $1,000,000 MLS# NJME302568

HOPEWELL TWP (118 acres) Norman T Callaway $2,000,000 MLS# NJME298174

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WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP Susan L â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Suzyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; DiMeglio $280,000 MLS# NJME304566

WEST AMWELL TOWNSHIP Russell Alan Poles $649,500 MLS# NJHT106672

LOWER MAKEFIELD TWP Brinton H West $329,000 MLS# PABU508670

Cynthia Shoemaker-Zerrer $715,000

TINTON FALLS BORO MLS# NJMM110724

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP Thomas J McMillan $347,500 MLS# NJME303840

Â Â? PRINCETON Susan A Cook $750,000 MLS# NJME302772

Â Â? WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHP Anne Setzer $1,100,000 MLS# NJME293496

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP Grant Wagner $2,250,000 MLS# NJBL380830

PENNINGTON BOROUGH Martha Moseley $389,000 MLS# NJME304502

EAST AMWELL TOWNSHIP Beth M Steffanelli $750,000 MLS# 3545479

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP Alyce Murray $1,125,000 MLS#NJME297544

PRINCETON Cheryl Goldman $2,900,000 MLS# NJME303524

EWING TOWNSHIP Pamela C Gillmett $425,000 MLS# NJME305172

BORDENTOWN CITY Grant Wagner $750,000 MLS# NJBL382880

Â Â? MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP Birchwood Drive $1,175,000 MLS# NJSO112738

PRINCETON Barbara Blackwell $3,950,000 MLS# NJME297010

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LAMBERTVILLE 609.397.1974

MONTGOMERY 908.874.0000

LAMBERTVILLE CITY Cynthia Shoemaker-Zerrer $499,000 MLS# NJHT106020

PENNINGTON BOROUGH Debra McAuliffe $525,000 MLS# NJME304302

MANSFIELD TOWNSHIP Grant Wagner $769,000 MLS# NJBL383486

UNION TOWNSHIP Victoria R Rutkowski $1,200,000 MLS# 3678680

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EAST AMWELL TOWNSHIP Laura A Huntsman $825,000 MLS# NJHT106752

PRINCETON Janet Stefandl $1,340,000 MLS# NJME302346

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP Susan L DiMeglio $4,449,000 MLS# NJME275486

PENNINGTON 609.737.7765

PRINCETON 609.921.1050

DELAWARE TOWNSHIP Cynthia Shoemaker-Zerrer $5,900,000

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