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The Robbinsville Township Fire Department received a federal grant totaling $1.35 from the Federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program last year to hire four new, full-time firefighters. In early March, 2022, firefighters Jared Robinson, Nicholas Lombardi, Cory Ayares, and Joseph Ioannucci began two weeks of department training led by Captain Jason Palmer and assisted by several senior department personnel. The two-week training academy was the product of several months of preparation and effort in order to ensure that the new personnel are best prepared to meet the needs of the community on day one. The addition of four firefighters will provide an enhanced level of staffing to our growing community, while reducing risk in order to better meet the present and future needs of Robbinsville residents. The new firefighters were sworn into their new roles on March 10 at the Robbinsville Township Council meeting. The SAFER funds awarded See AROUND TOWN, Page 3

The highlights were plentiful for the Robbinsville High wrestling team but, according to David Kanner, not unexpected. “We did nothing short of what I expected,” the junior co-captain said. “We work extremely hard in the room and have a fantastic set of guys as well as three incredible coaches. They push us everyday to our limit physically and mentally. “I am very appreciative of the program we have. Our accomplishments this year are just a testament to the future of our program. I had a good feeling the whole season seeing how hard everyone pushed themselves and seeing some of these solid wrestlers build their arsenals and push themselves to their limits.” That hard work resulted in some outstanding solo results as well as group accomplishments. “We’ve had a lot of seasons previously where we’ve had a lot of individual success; a lot of guys competing through districts, regions or states,” coach Sean Flynn said. “But this year we had a complete balance where we had team success and See CHAMPS, Page 13

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After being delayed by the pandemic, construction has started on the Planet Fitness in the Foxmor Shopping Center. Construction will also begin on the adjacent STEM Academy (far right) daycare center, after a recent controversial Zoning Board decision. (Staﬀ photo by Bill Sanservino.)

Moving forward, finally Projects proceed in Town Center area despite pandemicrelated delays InTerVIeW by BILL SanSerVInO

Robbinsville Mayor Dave Fried recently sat down with the Robbinsville Advance recently to talk about issues impacting the township’s past and future.

The first part of the Q&A resulting from that interview ran in the March issue of the Advance and addressed impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the township, police and public safety and the 2022 municipal budget. In addition to the print version, the story can also be found online at the Advance’s website at commnunitynews.org. In the second part of the interview, which appears below,

Fried talks with Advance editor Bill Sanservino—who has lived in Robbinsville for almost 30 years—about the status of the Robbinsville Town Center development, the Foxmoor Shopping Center, and the state of commercial real estate and its impact on township revenues. The interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity. The Q&A will continue in the May issue of the paper. See FRIED, Page 6

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EASEL, which is located in Ewing, aims to vaccinate 200 pets through this effort. Free vaccines will be distributed by EASEL as part of its weekly Wednesday low cost spay/neuter clinics through June. Animals that are already neutered are also eligible for vaccines. Interested pet owners must make an appointment. To do so, or for more information, email clinic.easelnj@

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able to truly have a good project plan for the south side of Town Center and then maybe start construction next year on the remainder. But again, with a very different design, a much smaller scale, and with a lot of green space in the back. RA: Do you anticipate any more residential there? DF: I think you have to have some residential to make it work, to make it look like it makes sense with the south and the north side. There should be some commercial with residential apartments on top that don’t generate a whole lot of kids, and it probably some light residential in the back. And followed up with perhaps, I would like to see a community center, a community pool, and also some green space— maybe a nice park. So yes, some residential, but light residential just to kind of make it all make sense. RA: Last time we talked, which was probably about two years ago, there was talk about the construction of a connector road in Town Center South. Is there a still plan for that? DF: We have two main roads in Town Center South. One going east west— from Walgreens and you should be able to take it from there all the way out to Route 130 going south. The second would be a sort of northsouth road, which would go from where the new Kuo Social restaurant is and heading straight out toward Route 130— and again, giving you the access to Route 130 South. So that’s the idea which would take some of the traffic out of Town Center. It takes some of the traffic from having turn onto Route 526 and going out through Main Street to Route 130. Instead they’ll be able to go straight out. So that should alleviate some of the traffic.

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I do have some concerns about STEM Academy and their plan. (Editor’s note: The STEM Academy daycare center was approved subsequent to this interview by the Zoning Board in March, despite concerns expressed by Fried, police and fire officials. See Mayor’s column on Page 23 for more information.) I do think that will create some park- The commercial real ing and some traffic challenges. So that estate market one I do have some concerns about, but I don’t think Planet Fitness is going to be RA: What kind of challenges have an issue at all. you seen in Robbinsville and in the RA: The STEM Academy—that’s See FRIED, Page 10

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There is a plethora of porches and pianos for Princeton this April as the Arts Council of Princeton, with support from Princeton University, launches a month-long series of festivities honoring local artists. Through initiatives like the “Princeton Piano Project” and the first-ever “Princeton Porchfest” musical event, the ACP is unveiling “April ARTS” just in time for the spring season. April ARTS is a spiritual successor to ACP’s former arts festival, Communiversity, which was canceled in 2020 due to COVID before reaching its 50th year in operation. Prior to being known as Communiversity, the gathering was referred to as “The Art People’s Party,” which later inspired the current concept of a month’s observance of events. Adam Welch, the executive director ofthe Arts Council of Princeton, estimated that over 40,000 guests had made Communiverity an annual success. But as the pandemic showed no signs of stopping, Welch and his team needed to

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ARTS continued from Page 2 well as Nassau Street by the central business district, to appreciate the rotating sets of bands. “All the performers will play in their respective locations simultaneously,” Welch said. “Essentially, there will be 55 musicians, easily found by the printed and online map letting you know where they’re playing and when.” While the concepts of both Porchfest and Piano Project originated in New York, Asbury Park has been regularly hosting the Asbury Park Porchfest for several years. Following in the footsteps of Asbury Park, the ACP asked the bands performing first to lend sound equipment to subsequent performers, creating a friendly, collaborative atmosphere and eliminating the time between acts. “What we’ve decided to do is [choose] sites that are within walking distance, but not within earshot, so that you’ll be able to easily walk in between set breaks to different locations,” Welch continued, one of their concerns being to eliminate sound pollution. Taking in the architecture and talents of Princeton, Welch said, is a welcome experience they want to facilitate, with chatty neighbors and music abounding as the front yards transform into community spaces. ACP suggests that attendees

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indulge in Princeton’s culinary experiences as well, citing the countless lunch and dinner options mere steps away from the porchfront stages. Another key part of April ARTS is the Princeton Piano Project. Using pianos donated from Princeton residents, ACP commissioned local creatives to paint the seven instruments, which will be placed

around Princeton and remain available for anyone to play. “What we’re going to be doing is creating a public art piece and a performance space,” Welch said. Specific performances will be coordinated, likely on weekends, during the month. The piano artists include Leon Rainbow, Ronah Harris, Albelardo Montano,

Susan DeConcini and Lisa Walsh, Marlon 7oveChild Davila and Stephanie and Naomi Nazario. Leon Rainbow is a Trenton-based artist whose work, most notably his colorful murals, are inspired by graffiti and street art. The theme for his piano, the “Touch of a Master’s Hand,” is brought to life with a mixed-media approach of spray paint, acrylics and paint markers. As of press time, Rainbow had almost completed his piano, its design showing a spray can on one side, while the other portrays a gifted hand playing the piano. “Music or art is the touch of a master’s hand, it’s not really the instrument or the supplies. It’s just the creativity, and the amount of work that it takes to get to a certain point with it, that really makes a difference from great art or music from mediocre,” he said. “It’s the first time I painted a piano, so it was an interesting surface to work with,” Rainbow continued. “I feel like it’s gonna have a different life once it’s out in the community.” He does not know where his piano will go just yet, but he is looking forward to “somebody playing it and giving it a new life,” rather than seeing it go unused. “Now, they’re getting a new life, and hopefully people will be able to enjoy it.” Marlon Davila, also known as “7ove

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April ARTS are the Cabernet Cabaret 10th Anniversary Extravaganza, artist Joe Kossow’s “Still Lives from a (Mostly) Stilled Life” opening reception, a spoken word celebration in honor of Paul Robeson’s 124th birthday and “Story & Verse: A Storytelling and Poetic Open Mic.” To commence the “thirty days of creativity,” April ARTS begins with a Kick-Off Happy Hour on April 1 at 5:30 p.m. Held at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, guests are encouraged to toast with Prosecco or cider as a way of welcoming the month’s engagements. Also featured will be musical performances on the painted piano in front of the ACP building. Welch expressed gratitude to everyone who helped make April ARTS possible, thanking P rinceton University, the municipal officials, Mayor Mark Freda, council members, community sponsors and more. “What we’re hoping, and what we’re anticipating, is that people will be able to see, other than the pianos and Porchfest…just how full our town is, our community is, with arts and cultural activities,” Welch said. April ARTS, Arts Council of Princeton and Princeton University, April 1 to 30. Princeton Porchfest, April 23, noon to 6 p.m. Free. More information and a full calendar of events are available at ACP’s website, artscouncilofprinceton.org.

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With a basting brush of whiskey and water, Todd Faulkner informally blessed his patrons, most of whom were there to celebrate a non-denominational “communion” as part of the Irish pub Tír na nOg’s successful ‘Whiskey Ambassador Club.’ Each person walked out the back door, then used the alley to come back around through the front, ringing a bell to signal their victory over 32 types of carefully-curated Irish whiskeys. Faulkner’s mixture of “holy water” wished the ambassadors a safe St. Patrick’s Day at the March 6 event, where just shy of 50 attendees helped commemorate the club’s milestone.

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Faulkner presented each person with a token, the ceremony itself a tongue-in-cheek, symbolic representation of an Irish Catholic custom close to his heart. As the pub erupted into a party at the Trenton bar, customers completed additional tiers of the liquor lineups, even piquing the interest of newcomers who joined in on the celebration. The 102nd ambassador was honored, the number leaps and bounds over the March edition of Six09, where Faulkner said that 91 customers had officially become ambassadors—in less than a month since, though, more than 100 have risen to the challenge. “It’s created a lot of new customers, and it’s been a fantastic

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run. I hope to keep it going,” Faulkner said of the initiative. “I’m beaming with pride.”

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a timely culmination of the program’s accomplishments, and a sign that the idea, which had been fully realized during the pandemic, was a worthy investment. The earliest stages of the club’s concept started about five or six years ago, back when Faulkner, browsing the liquor section of Wine Enthusiast Magazine, came across a whiskey trail highlighting four Scottish distilleries. He thought that a similar idea could work for the country behind his own business, but set in America instead. Tír na nOg’s tastings would have been a way to give customers a true taste of Ireland, yet Faulkner waited until the timing felt right. Faulkner renovated the bar

area when Tír na nOg was closed from March to late September in 2020. In November, they were finally ready to begin the long-awaited program, elevating a collection of 10 whiskeys to the final 32. The number is not insignificant or random, but a nod to the number of counties in Ireland. For Faulkner, who is always “shooting from the hip,” as he maintained, the name for members of the club came from a representative of Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey that helped run an event at Tír na nOg. The pub took on the title with their signature Irish flair, debuting the ‘Tír na nOg Irish Whiskey Ambassador Club.’ Those who finish receive the title of ‘Tír na nOg Irish Whiskey Ambassador,’ as well as a Carhartt hoodie bearing a logo specifically designed for the club— both the honor and the apparel can only be attained through earning them,

because Faulkner is unwavering on not making the “prize at the end of the rainbow” available for purchase. The high supply and demand, Faulkner remarked, meant he almost could not keep up with the interest in the coveted club. As of press time, nearly 400 people have signed up. It did so well, Faulkner continued, that they had to add multiple tiers with other incentives, such as badges for the hoodies. The second tier is the ‘Chief Whiskey Officer Club,’ which includes eight more whiskeys of Irish and American origin. The third tier is the ‘Bourbon Brigade,’ comprising eight kinds of the namesake liquor. Both tiers are given corresponding C.W.O and B.B. badges. The fourth tier, expected to be available for eligible ambassadors sometime in April, will be a ‘Pacific Whiskey See WHISKEY, Page 8

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each other on or talking about whiskey preferences with fellow connoisseurs. “People now know each other in the bar intimately,” he said. “They might have had a common ground coming into the pub, but they have an even more common ground next to each other like ‘hey, that’s an ambassador.’ It brings them together.” “Now I have relationships with every single one of these people,” Faulkner explained. “You’re serving them all the time, you have more and more of these conversations, so it means a lot to me. I think we have created a family within a family.” Peter Gallagher, a resident of Hamilton, met Faulkner at a local Irish festival. Gallagher was intrigued at his proposition of the whiskey club, as Gallagher confessed that he always has about seven or eight bottles of whiskey in his home liquor cabinet. “I only drink one at a time. I like to really taste it and enjoy it,” Gallagher said. “Even when I was doing the 32, I would do two at a time, generally, just because I wanted to taste it. For me, it was all part of just being with everyone and the banter, the camaraderie that everyone shares there. I think that’s what made it really fun.” His personal favorite from the selection was a Jameson Caskmates Stout edi-

Neal Feeley and Earl McDannell hold up the state proclamation naming Nov. 13, 2021 ‘Tír na nOg Irish Whiskey Ambassador Day’ with a frame they made out of Midleton whiskey crates.

tion, which he immediately purchased for his own collection. At the party, Gallagher’s daughter added her name to the list, the elaborate tasting process attracting people of all age groups. “I leave there happy every time, I really

do,” Gallagher said. Katie and Ray Gallagher (no relation to Peter) are husband and wife who currently live in West Windsor. One of their old traditions was to attend the Hamilton St. Patrick’s Day parade, then head off to Tír na nOg with their children for a night of Irish music. “It’s such a family atmosphere,” Katie Gallagher said. Since the business was one of the few places open in late 2020, the couple started going more frequently, eventually joining the whiskey club. Katie Gallagher’s favorite is the Connemara, which she says is notable “because everyone else in the bar hates it,” leaving more for her to enjoy. Ray Gallagher, who prefers a Midleton whiskey, said that the “friendly competition” has turned the quiet spot from years ago into a formidable force in the neighborhood. “It’s a special place to us, and it always will be,” he continued. They are not the only people who feel that way. The bar was named the number one Irish bar in the state of New Jersey by NJ.com on March 16, one day before St. Patrick’s Day. Tír na nOg, 1324 Hamilton Ave., Trenton. Open 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Friday; 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday; noon to 2 a.m. Sunday.

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CHAMPS continued from Page 1 individual success as well.” Individually, the Ravens had six Mercer County Tournament champions, including sophomore Anthony Viscido (113 pounds), sophomore Giacomo Bottoni (120), Kanner (126), junior Cole Cifrodelli (144), senior Nick Migliaccio (165) and sophomore Richard Esterly (190). Robbinsville had nine Top 3 finishes as junior Dylan Cifrodelli (138) took second and freshman Alex Messinger (150) and senior Michael Manieri (132) were third. Five of the MCT champs advanced to the Region 6 tournament, as Viscido, Kanner and Cole Cifrodelli took second in District 22, while Migliaccio and Esterly were third. Viscido went one better, finishing fourth in the regionals and making it to the state championships in Atlantic City. As a team, Robbinsville went 20-3 overall and 13-0 against Colonial Valley Conference foes in the regular season. Included in that was a thrilling 35-34 win over Hopewell Valley. The Ravens reached the finals of the NJSIAA Group 3 Central Tournament by knocking off Lawrence and Brick before losing to South Plainfield. And they accomplished the unthinkable by snap-

Coaches and members of the Robbinsville High School wrestling team celebrate after winning the Mercer County Championship. ping Hopewell Valley’s streak of winning the MCT title for 10 straight years. The Ravens got points in 12 of the 13 weight classes and finished 26 points ahead of the Bulldogs. “That was definitely a cool accomplishment but given the hard work and camaraderie our team exhibited, anything less than a championship would have been a failure in our minds,” Kanner said. “It was great to experience to see some of the underclassmen step

up, such as Anthony Viscido, Richard Esterly and Giacomo Bottoni. It was also cool to see our senior (co-captain), Nick Migs getting it done considering it was his final year with us. The environment our wrestling program fosters is one of support for our fellow wrestlers.” In looking at his wrestlers who won MCT gold, Flynn felt the expectations were high for them since they have had past success at either the youth and club levels, or in high school. The Cifrodellis

were both third in the county as freshmen, Kanner wrestles year round and Viscido and Bottoni both had strong freshman campaigns during last year’s Covid-abbreviated season. All that being said, the coaching staff was not quite as confident as Kanner about team success entering the season; only because some key grapplers had limited high school experience. “We knew that a couple of our young CHAMPS continued from Page 13

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CHAMPS continued from Page 13 guys had success last year but it was such a small sample size, it was hard to tell,” Flynn said. “Guys like Viscido, Bottoni, Kanner and Esterly were all firstyear starters last year whether they were freshmen or sophomores. They all had great records and did a really good job but we wrestled 10 matches in the CVC, it was hard to tell where they stood really without a full season. “Obviously, we were positively surprised by the way they responded and the way they excelled for a full season. Our expectations grew for them as the season went along.” While most of the success came in the lower to middle weights, several upper weight wrestlers came through in a big way. “One of the areas that we struggled

with the last few years is filling weight classes, getting something out of those guys up top,” Flynn said. “Having a guy like Nick Migliaccio, who has a lot of experience and a lot of success, was big. He stepped up, took it to the next level and had a really great season overall. He had a lot of big wins for us. “Richard Esterly only wrestled 10 matches as a freshman. He really stepped in and did a great job. He wrestled really good kids at the region tournament and came close to making it to states.” As one of the captains, it was Kanner’s job to lead a young team that will lose just three seniors. He did his job, but admitted he had help from his fellow captain Migliori and others. “The team was very easy to lead considering we had a solid group of upperclassmen as role models such as Cole Cifro-

delli, Dylan Cifrodeli, Michael Manieri, Nick Migs and myself,” he said. “We are a very close-knit team, which has been together since our days in RWA (Robbinsville Wrestling Association). We have a ton of socially diverse personalities which is cool to experience and creates an environment for mentorship and friendship.” One of the season’s biggest stories was Viscido making it to Atlantic City and going 33-7. The sophomore went 10-0 in last year’s abbreviated season. Two of his losses this year were close ones to a state place-winner and state qualifier. “Obviously he had a great year, he had some good wins throughout the year and some quality losses,” Flynn said. “He was right in there with really good kids. So we had high expectations. He didn’t win any matches (in AC) but it’s a good experience for him to be down there as a

sophomore, get a sense of what it’s like; to get the routine, the schedule, a sense of what it’s like to be on the mat on that big stage for moving forward.” And moving forward is something that the Ravens cannot wait to do with so much young talent coming back. Migliaccio, Manieri and Tom Jennings are the lone graduates. “I’m super excited for next season,” Kanner said. “We are coming back with a lofty goal of improving on what we began this year and I believe we can do even better as a team than the previous season. We are also aiming to achieve some of the individual goals we fell short of this year. “I promise one thing – we will be back and better than ever next year. We are looking forward to competing again as a team and as individuals!”

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“Native America: In Translation” is the new exhibition at Princeton University Art Museum’s satellite exhibition space, Art on Hulfish, located in a former clothing shop at 11 Hulfish Street in downtown Princeton. A quick step in and turn to the right gets one facing the introductory panel of the nine-artist exhibition curated by Wendy Red Star. Star, 41, is the Apsaaloke Reservation (Montana) raised artist whose work, we learn, “is informed both by her Native American cultural heritage and by her engagement with many forms of creative expression, including photography, sculpture, video, fiber arts, and performance.” The panel continues to explain that the participating artists are “from throughout what is now called North America—representing various Native nations and affiliations—(and) offer diverse visions, building on histories of image-making.” Additionally, some of the artists presented are propelled by a sense of “Indigenous indignation” or “a demand to reckon with eviction from ancestral lands—while others translate (varied) inflections of gender and language, as well as the impacts of climate

change, into inventive performance-based imagery or investigations into personal and public archives.” One way to enter the exhibition is to simply to move left of the introductory panel where there are a series of enlarged Polaroid images of water and hands by the late Cree artist Kimowan Metchewais (1963 – 2011). The accompanying panel refers to him as a sculptor of flat, rectangular objects and credits him with creating works of “paper walls” of “spliced photographs, with conspicuous scratches, creases, and Scotch Tape fastenings, [that] have a soft, dreamlike quality that distinguishes them from digital photography and the ethnographic, conventions imposed by others to parse a ‘self-made Native imagery’ that challenges the authority of fixed representation.” One of the most prominent of his images are a set of hand signals that—even while still—capture the eye and pause the mind to engage. Then, quickly to the left, Omaskeko Ininwak artist Duane Linklater, born 1976, and living Northern Ontario, takes over the remaining wall to display an expansion of a work he originally created for two issues of Aperture. The idea-driven piece uses drawn lines

on the scanned pages of mainly black and white images and text found in those issues as part of a “continuation of the long tradition of Indigenous artist mapping out beadwork and quillwork, allowing him to delimit the scale and pace of his own practice and to inscribe himself into an artistic lineage.” On the opposite side of the panel is a standing wall featuring works by Guadalupe Maravilla. Here, the Salvadorian painter, sculptor, and choreographer, born in 1976, uses retablos, small framed Mexican and Central American devotional works, to cre-

ate personal and mythological visual narratives. Our ancestors were about creating mythologies, and I connected with that,” he says in a text. The three displayed mixed media works all created in 2021—“Motorpsycho Retablo,” “I Crossed the Border Retablo,” and “The Performance at the Center of the World Retablo”—use cartoon-like imagery and explanatory text painted on tin that is affixed to wood and framed with a mixture of glue and cotton. EXHIBITION continued from Page 15

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EXHIBITION continued from Page 15 The walls in this first station area easily guide visitors to the next section that features the work of photographer Koyolzinth, the taken name of Ecuador-born artist Karen Miranda-Rivadeneira. The series of large black-and-white images depict the myth of a “two-millionyear-old woman—known today by various names, including Sky Woman” and “narrates the woman’s fall from the heavens into the Earth’s ocean.” The artist, descended from the Manta peoples on the Ecuadorian coast, uses myths to document imperiled Indigenous oral traditions, connecting origin stories to Zaparo, a language of Ecuador today spoken by only a handful of people. “Here the gray toned documentary-like images suggest a mediation of how the human female body and the clayey earth terrain both juxtapose and connect. Alan Michelson’s “Hanodaga:yas” and “Pehin Hanska ktepi” are dramatically displayed in the next room—a darkened area formed by panels and the rear wall of the building. The former work, translated as Town Destroyer, consists of six brightened photos images of French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon’s bust of George Washington colored by projections that include maps and texts.

A Mohawk member of the Six Nations of the Grand River, Michelson says via text that he wants to “defeat American amnesia and denial” by using an “archive against itself, to challenge the colonial narratives it usually serves.” Additionally, he notes, “In 2018, the approaching 240th anniversary of Washington’s 1779 destruction of the Iroquoia—our extensive homelands in which is now New York State—prompted me to get a life-size replica bust and project archival imagery onto it to tell the story of invasion and forced eviction. The imagery includes historical maps and New York State historical markers that seem to celebrate genocide.” The other work, translated as “they killed long hair,” is a continuous film loop projected across the darkened room onto a trading blanket screen. The film features the actual Native American victors of Custer’s Last Stand participating in the 1926 parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the conflict. Moving back towards the front of the building and past Koyolzinth’s earth images, the viewer meets several images by photographer and performance artist Rebecca Belmore, a member of the Lac Seul First Nation Anishinaabe. According to the signage, the artist born in 1960 “has probed the politics of First Nations representations in Canada to parse the pain of state violence against Indigenous people.”

Here, however, she creates large seemingly conventional photo images depicting what the curator says are “scenes of forceful grace” that “expand the fields of conceptual photography in images that feature organic materials, such as clay or cloth, or place subjects in strange contortions of the body.” The opposite side of the panel presents the conventionally edgy photo works by 33-year-old Martine Gutierrez. Described as “a trans artist of Mayan heritage,” Star says the artist “mobilizes the concept of Indigeneity to question the birth origins of gender: what makes a ‘Nativeborn’ woman? Here, Indigeneity becomes a medium to contemplate gender, heritage, and narrative.” The large, bright, and finely executed images depict the photographer in various personas wearing Indigenous textiles, some of which, we learn, came from her grandmother. The tone changes abruptly with the adjacent panel of the work of Jacqueline Cleveland. Born in 1979, Cleveland is an Alaskan Native of Yup’ik descent, a photographer and documentary filmmaker, and a resident of the coastal village of Quinhagak. While there are only four of her photos, community members at home or with the landscape, Cleveland says her work reflects the season rituals of the people and transference of traditional knowledge, especially

plant use. “My audience is the people of the villages I shoot and students of ethnobotany. I identify myself as a subsistence hunter-fisher-gatherer. (That includes foraging, first and foremost),” she says in a statement. Arriving at the final station, visitors find the work of Marianne Nicholson, 1969, a member of the Dzawada’enuxw of the Kwakwaka’wakw peoples of the First Nation community of Kingcome Inlet in British Columbia. Canada. Using an enlarged predigital photography film contact sheet, Nicholson presents “images to tell stories about community, the images of capitalism, and the ongoing tension felt by Indigenous people worldwide in relation to settler colonialism.” That includes images suggesting modern changes that have affected fishing and fish migrations. While one could ask for more elaboration on that final topic—as well as a deeper exploration of each artist’s work and culture—the quick read magazine-sense of the exhibition is the one that resonates. But, in this case, the reading is done by walking through a front door on Hulfish Street—and a gallery that is welcome addition to the cultural life of the region. Native America: In Translation, Art on Hulfish, 11 Hulfish Street, Princeton. Through April 24. Free. artmuseum.princeton.edu/arthulfish.

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Capital Health attained Magnet recognition again in February, a testament to its continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® distinguishes health care organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. This credential is the highest national honor for professional nursing practice.

underscores the foundation of excellence and values that drive our entire staff to strive harder each day to meet the health care needs of the people we serve.”

Receiving Magnet recognition for the fifth time is a great achievement for Capital Health, as it continues to proudly belong to the global community of Magnet-recognized organizations. Only 34 organizations worldwide have received Magnet status five times or more.

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“We’re proud to be the most honored Magnet organization in our region and excited to continue a journey that began more than 20 years ago,” said Al Maghazehe, president and CEO of Capital Health. “Earning Magnet recognition isn’t about checking boxes—it demonstrates our ongoing commitment to meeting the highest standards in nursing care and our dedication to providing our community with the best possible care. This is what helped us earn Magnet recognition in the first place, and it’s what motivates us as we continue to maintain Magnet status.” “Magnet recognition is a tremendous honor and reflects our commitment to delivering the highest quality of care to this community,” said Deborah Mican, PhD, MHA, BSN, RN, CNOR, Chief Nursing Officer at Capital Health. “To earn Magnet recognition once was a great accomplishment and an incredible source of pride for our nurses. Our repeated achievement of this credential

Magnet recognition is the gold standard for nursing excellence and is a factor when the public judges health care organizations. U.S. News & World Report’s annual showcase of “America’s Best Hospitals” includes Magnet recognition in its ranking criteria for quality of inpatient care.

The Magnet Model provides a framework for nursing practice, including structural empowerment, transformational leadership, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovations and improvements all focused on the measurement of empirical patient outcomes. Through this framework, ANCC evaluates applicants across a number of components and dimensions to gauge an organization’s nursing excellence. The foundation of this model comprises various elements deemed essential to delivering superior patient care. These include the quality of nursing leadership and coordination and collaboration across specialties, as well as processes for measuring and improving the quality and delivery of care.

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Capital Health Neurosurgeon Contributes to Developing NATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR THE TREATMENT OF METASTATIC BRAIN TUMORS DR. NAVID REDJAL, director of Neurosurgical Oncology at Capital Health’s Center for NeuroOncology, recently co-authored “Treatment for Brain Metastases: ASCO-SNO-ASTRO Guideline,” to provide direction for clinicians who treat patients with brain metastases. Dr. Redjal collaborated with a multidisciplinary panel of national and international brain tumor specialists to develop the new guidelines, with contributions from members of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Society of Neuro-Oncology, and the American Society of Radiation Oncology. “At Capital Health, we are committed to advancing care in order to provide the best possible outcomes for our patients,” said Dr. Redjal. “I’m excited to be part of this collaboration with experts from across the country and around the world that provides leadership to the broader medical community and takes care to the next level for patients with brain tumors.”

The guideline, which is available in the Journal of Clinical Oncology and Neuro-Oncology, will have wide application in informing clinical practice. Treatment options include surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery, whole brain radiation therapy, systemic targeted therapy/chemotherapy, or a combination of these options. Capital Health’s Center for Neuro-Oncology, part of Capital Institute for Neurosciences and Capital Health Cancer Center, is the region’s leader in diagnosing and treating tumors of the brain and central nervous system. The Center approaches the treatment of brain cancer in a personalized, comprehensive, multidisciplinary manner in which patients are treated by a team that includes neurosurgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and support staff. The Center for Neuro-Oncology also participates in and develops numerous research studies and clinical trials to help provide greater understanding of these conditions and establish new methods to diagnose and treat them. For more information about Dr. Redjal and Capital Health’s Center for Neuro-Oncology, visit capitalhealth.org/neurooncology.

A Growing Team of PAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS at Capital Health DR. OLEKSIY (ALEX) LELYANOV, a board certified and fellowship trained pain management specialist, recently joined Capital Health’s Center for Pain Management, part of Capital Institute for Neurosciences. Providers at the Center focus on managing pain that originates with cancer, headaches, head and facial pain, back pain, musculoskeletal pain, nerve damage or disease, and pain from trauma or injuries. Dr. Lelyanov is board certified in pain medicine and anesthesiology. He received his medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, New Jersey and completed an internal medicine internship at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, New Jersey. This was followed by an anesthesiology residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey, where Dr. Lelyanov also completed fellowship training in pain management.

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“Patients are referred to us from a broad spectrum of disciplines, so understanding the source of one’s pain and getting an accurate diagnosis are critical first steps in effective treatment,” said Dr. Jorge Alvarez, director of Interventional Pain Management at Capital Health’s Center for Pain Management. “Dr. Lelyanov brings a wealth of training and experience to our Center, so patients can be confident they’re receiving personalized treatment that is meticulously coordinated with all of the physicians involved in their care.” “Capital Institute for Neurosciences is known as a regional leader for providing the most advanced neurological care,” said Dr. Lelyanov. “I’m excited to join the Pain Management team and continue this tradition for patients in Mercer County and nearby communities.” Before joining Capital Health, Dr. Lelyanov was in private practice as a pain medicine physician in Toms River, New Jersey. He is a member of the Spine Intervention Society and the North American Neuromodulation Society. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lelyanov, call 267.802.1002 or visit capitalneuro.org for more information.

Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell Meets INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AS A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE in Minimally Invasive Gynecology Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell recently earned accreditation as Mercer County’s first Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology from the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) for providing the highest quality of care and patient safety. This accreditation means that Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell has met internationally recognized standards and completed a rigorous inspection process. In addition to the hospital accreditation, Dr. Joyce Varughese (Capital Health Surgical Group – Gynecologic Oncology) and Dr. Daniel Small (Capital Health OB/GYN – Lawrenceville) received designation from SRC as Surgeons of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology. Both surgeons are part of Capital Health Medical Group, a network of more than 500 physicians and other clinicians who offer primary and specialty care and hospital-based services to patients throughout Central New Jersey and Lower Bucks County in Pennsylvania. “Capital Health is known as a regional leader in women’s health, and this designation continues to validate our reputation, as well as our ongoing investments in talent and technology,” said Dr. Joshua Eisenberg, Chief Medical Officer of Capital Health Medical Group. “Women who need the services of experienced surgeons like Dr. Varughese and Dr. Small can feel confident that they are getting the highest quality care and access to the latest surgical techniques that help ensure better outcomes.” Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, including robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci surgical system, is an alternative to traditional surgery at Capital Health for appropriate patients. Under the guidance of specially trained surgeons like Dr. Varughese and Dr. Small, complex surgical procedures can now be performed through small incisions using precise tools, cameras, and lights. Minimally invasive surgery is known for its many benefits, including less pain, lower risk of infection, shorter hospital stays, and faster recoveries. Health care facilities and surgeons that seek SRC accreditation undergo an extensive assessment and inspection process to ensure they meet SRC’s proven standards and requirements. These requirements include surgical volumes, facility equipment, clinical pathways and standardized operating procedures, an emphasis on patient education, and continuous quality assessment. The inspection involves all staff working with the surgeons in the accredited program. Inspectors educate staff on best practices to help their organization improve its care and services.

“We’re proud to recognize Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell for its commitment to advancing and providing quality care for all patients,” said Gary M. Pratt, CEO of SRC. “This accreditation signals that this facility is among the best in this specialty and is dedicated to delivering the highest level of care possible.” DR. DANIEL SMALL attended Cornell University, where he completed degrees in anthropology and international nutrition, and graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He went on to medical school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Medical College of Pennsylvania. He has been board certified since 1988 and is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. To make an appointment with Dr. Small, call 609.537.7200 or visit capitalhealthobgyn.org. DR. JOYCE VARUGHESE is a board certified, fellowship trained gynecologic oncology surgeon who specializes in performing traditional and minimally invasive procedures using the da Vinci robotic surgery system. Dr. Varughese completed her fellowship training in gynecologic oncology and residency in obstetrics and gynecology, serving as administrative chief resident, at Yale University. She received her medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in Bronx, New York and her undergraduate degree magna cum laude from Harvard University. To make an appointment with Dr. Varughese, call 609.537.6000 or visit capitalhealth.org/gynonc.

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1. Am I due for any vaccinations? Vaccines are critical for maintaining your health. Ask which vaccines you need based on your age, health history, job and lifestyle. See our ads in Do I need any annual screenings? SIX092.section Preventive screenings are medical tests, pgs 5 and 7 such as a mammogram or prostate check, The importance of establishing a that help your doctor catch problems early good relationship with your primary when they are more treatable. RWJ-104 Heroes Work Here_4.313x11.25_HAM.indd 4/17/20 1:21 PM care provider. Preparing for a trip 1to 3. Do I need any changes to my your health care provider can ensure a prescriptions? Annual wellness exams are more productive office visit and increase a great time to re-evaluate any prescription the potential for a more medications you may be effective outcome. “With a taking. little preparation, you can 4. How can I get my test become a more engaged results? “Many physicians partner in your health,” says call their patients to Likhitha Musunuru, MD, discuss results or answer a RWJBarnabas Health any questions, but a Medical Group provider. patient portal is one of the Dr. Musunuru’s tips to fastest ways for patients make the most out of your to access their test results next health care visit: themselves,” explains Dr. Ask questions: Prepare Musunuru. Ask your PCP if questions and concerns a patient portal is available Dr. Musunuru you may have about your to you. health before your visit and When you choose a ask questions about your Medical Group primary treatment plan or condition. “A productive care provider, you gain a trusted partner conversation with your doctor can address to treat you when you’re sick and guide preventive health strategies, as well as you to improved health and wellness. any potential health issues, allowing your With convenient locations throughout provider to consider the best treatment the Hamilton area, one of our primary plan for you,” explains Dr. Musunuru. care practices will be close to your home. Track your symptoms: Dr. Musunuru To schedule an appointment, please call suggests you keep notes about your 1-888-724-7123 or visit www.rwjbh.org/ symptoms, including details on what you medgroupprimarycare. are experiencing when these symptoms Likhitha Musunuru, MD, Family began and what makes them better or Medicine/ Occupational Medicine. worse. RWJBarnabas Health Primary Care, Route Share medical history: “It’s important 31, Pennington. to honestly inform your provider about your medical history including any current Coming up this month at or past conditions as well as surgeries,” Dr. RWJU Hospital Hamilton Musunuru says. Additionally, she advises To register for a program or for schedule that you be prepared to discuss your changes call (609) 584-5900. For more informafamily’s health history so your provider tion, go to rwjbh.org/hamilton. can identify potential health risks such as Wednesday, April 6 heart disease, certain cancers, and type 2 Hearing Problems? - The Brain Connection, 10 to diabetes. 11 a.m. If you have normal hearing but have difList your medications: “Always bring ficulty understanding words/speech in group a current list of medications as well as or noisy settings, you may have an Auditory Processing Disorder. Learn how to get tested discuss any questions you may have about for APD and how the latest treatments can your current prescriptions,” reminds Dr. train your brain! Audiologist, Dr. Lorraine SgarMusunuru. lato, Au.D. Check your insurance: Each plan is unique and some provide different levels of Thursday, April 7 coverage that could alter your out-of-pocket Breast Health: A Holistic Approach, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Caring for your breasts is more than just costs. mammograms and pink ribbons. Explore ways Questions to ask your PCP to keep your breasts healthy using nutrition Having an open conversation with your and other holistic methods. Alyssa Luning, RD,CSOWM, Patti McDougall, BSN, Integrative Primary Care Physician (PCP) is the best RN. way to get the care you need at your annual wellness exam.

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Tuesday, April 12

Clinical Culinary Nutrition Antioxidant Rich Foods & Cancer, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Discover the fresh flavors of up-to-date research. On the menu: Salads! Get up to date on current nutrition issues, hear from other health/culinary professionals, and sample tasty new recipes with our registered dietitians! Alyssa Luning, RD, CSOWM. Space is limited- register at least 48 hours prior to event. $5 per in-person participant.

Tuesday, April 19

Kids in the Kitchen – Going Green, 5 to 6:30 p.m. April 22nd is Earth Day! Let’s reduce, reuse, and recycle to make grab-and-go kid-friendly superfood shakes and snacks. Cook up some fun, and sample healthy foods in new ways! For children ages five and older with parent/caregiver. Alyssa Luning, RD, CSOWM. Register early; limited class size. $5 per child/ $5 per parent/caregiver for inperson attendance.

Thursday, April 21

Chronic Lung Problems Post-Covid, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Are you still experiencing a cough, tightness in your chest, fatigue, or shortness of breath? Are you wondering if your symptoms are related to having had Covid-19? Pulmonologist, Dr. Anthony Ricketti, and Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Seth Rosenbaum, will address the pharmacotherapy, vaccine, and issues around “Long Covid.”

Tuesday, April 26

Introduction to Homeopathy, 6:30 to 8 p.m. The theory behind homeopathy is “Like Cures Like”

(or “Similia Similibus Curentur”) which can help the body to heal itself. Join Ekta Makani, APN to learn about this complementary approach.

Friday, April 29

Let’s Become a Blue Zone Community. A Virtual Program, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Log in to learn about the places in the world where people live to be over 100 with the lowest amount of disease— and how we can bring their practices to our community. Alyssa Luning, RD, CSOWM.

Better Health Programs There’s no better time to be 65+ years old, and there’s no better place to experience it than at the Better Health Program at RWJUH. This complimentary program will engage your mind, encourage you to move and help you reflect. To register for a program below or to learn about complimentary membership call (609) 584-5900 or visit rwjbh.org/ HamiltonBetterHealth.

Thursday, April 7

Osteoporosis, Falls & Gait Impairment, 1 to 2 p.m. Dr. Ali and Huzefa Hussain, MS, OTR/L, Senior Occupational Therapist, discuss prevention, ways to improve balance and fall prevention. Must be a Better Health member to attend.

Thursday, April 14

Tai Chi, 10 to 11 a.m. Tony Jackson focused on improving balance and strengthening legs. Gentle stretching improve flexibility. Learn how to get up if a fall does happen. Must be a Better Health member to attend. Registration Required.

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Traffic safety concerns raised over daycare center RISTORANTE in spite of the concerns expressed by Robbinsville Township Lieutenant in charge of traffic safety Tom Egan and MAYOR’S COLUMN Robbinsville Township Fire Inspector Brian Johnson. Regarding traffic, Inspector Johnson Getting the Foxmoor Shopping Plaza rehabilitated and thriving again has been submitted “access from the front and or Your guide the rear is a serious concern for all” and a priority of the Township for the better to all things that “there needs to be a sensible and part of a decade. constructable way to get these vehicles Untangling the shopping center from food related in moving in and out safely for all involved.” its former owner was a long, arduous Mercer County, In his memo, Lt. Egan stated: “I am process and we were thrilled when Penconcerned about traffic buil d up at the nmark Properties, with a respected hisNew Jersey signal located at Washington Blvd./Rt. tory of development and leasing space, and the 33 during peak hours. We are already purchased the center at Sheriff’s sale in experiencing left turn traffic build up.” September of 2018. surrounding As the Township Director of Public Vacancies in Foxmoor began to fill region Safety my concerns and those of my up, and that occupancy trend continsafety professionals are well-founded, ued despite a pandemic. Planet Fitness •Rehearsal Dinner and I am frankly very disappointed in signed a minimum 10-year deal to serve •Communion Parties Follow us on everyone that contributed to this applicaas one of two anchor tenants in the •Wedding Showers Facebook & tion’s final approval. former Marazzo’s Thriftway and will Let me be very clear. We want STEM hopefully open later this summer. That Instagram Private Banquet Hall 126,000-square-foot space will be shared in Robbinsville and every square foot to get updates of Foxmoor Plaza leased. However, the by the Science Technology Engineerlapiazzaristorante.com decision to allow STEM to operate in this ing Mathematics (STEM) Academy - a 11 Church Street Allentown, NJ (just off Main St., Rt. 539) school and childcare facility for children particular space—so close to Washingages six weeks to 13 years that will oper- ton Boulevard—is the issue. Children ate closest to the Washington Boulevard need a safe area to be dropped off and picked up as part of an adequate traffic entrance. The final hurdle for STEM was getting system—a flow similar to that utilized by our three public schools. Putting STEM approved by the Zoning Board, which right next to what is sure to be a bustling happened on March 15. Unfortunately, We take the stress out of your everyday maintenance national fitness franchise was, in my the submission to approve STEM is We take the stress out of your everyday maintenance laden with safety concerns, including the opinion, a mistake. My understanding is there was a probability of multiple vehicles potenWe take the stress out of your everyday maintenance tially spilling onto and clogging Washing- potential pad site in the interior of the • Lamp Replacement • Masonry Repair ton Boulevard during the morning drop- center where I feel the school would have worked quite well. off, along with insufficient pedestrian • Painting & Wall Repair • Fire Inspection Only time will tell whose opinions crossings at Union Street. Remediation were correct. The Zoning Board based its approval • Ceiling Tile Work • Leaks, Drips & on the recommendations of outside • Exterior Sealing licensed professionals, including those Dave Fried is the mayor and director of Clogs used for evaluating traffic impacts, and Public Safety for Robbinsville Township • Fencing Repairs

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