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Mercer moves to expand legacy beyond HomeFront By RebeKah SchroeDer

From a kitchen table to a statewide network, Connie Mercer has seen her Lawrence Township nonprofit, HomeFront, evolve to tackle family homelessness and poverty in central New Jersey. She started the organization 31 years ago, and now the founder and CEO is transitioning out of her leadership position to continue building on her legacy of advocacy. “The time was right,” Mercer said of the change. “[There’s] a terrific executive management team in place right now. Our funding has

been very solid. The community has been very generous during the COVID period.” Mercer is stepping up on Sept. 30 to support families who are homeless at both the state and national level, while she also assists HomeFront’s Board of Trustees in finding a proper successor. Her replacement will officially embark on the role of CEO on Oct. 1. “My heart has been aching, lusting to get involved with some of the bigger picture issues, because we’re changing lives one by one here at HomeFront and doing it very, very well. But there are a lot

of bureaucratic reforms and legislative reforms that will make a real difference,” Mercer explained. The initial urge to take action arose when Mercer, aghast with what she saw in a Route 1 motel, helped hungry children and their families living in squalid conditions. HomeFront’s first volunteers brought food to ensure that the homeless populations were not only adequately nourished, but cared for. Mercer said that one year, they provided 300,000 meals, the services then encompassing a Meals See MERCER, Page 6

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equal to or larger than 2,500 square feet, restaurants, pharmacies, as well as retail and convenience stores. Likewise, polystyrene plates, cups and utensils are no longer going to be available for purchase. On Nov. 4, 2020, Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation banning single-use plastic bags. JoAnn Gemenden is the Executive Director of the New Jersey Clean Communities Council, a nonprofit organization leading two public outreach campaigns to See BAN, Page 8

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Robbinsville named among the safest towns in N.J. Safewise, an online safety consulting website, released its 8th annual “50 Safest Cities in New Jersey” report and Robbinsville Township was ranked the 10th safest town in the state. The website used the most recent FBI crime report statistics, to analyze the number of reported violent crimes and reported property crimes. They then calculated the rate of crimes per 1,000 people in each city. Both violent and property crime numbers were weighted equally, meaning that a city or town with no violent crime could end up lower on the list than a city with higher violent crime if its property crime rate was sufficiently high. With a population of 15,476 per the 2020 Census, the violent crime rate in Robbinsville was 0.1 per 1,000 people for three continuous years—2020, 2021 and 2022. The property crime rate dropped to 3.1 in 2022 from 3.5 last year and 4.0 in 2020. Robbinsville Township is 20.491 square miles and includes the Village of Wind-

istrator for over a decade and has been actively involved as a commissioner and chair of the Mid-Jersey Municipal JIF, which is affiliated with the MEL. She served as secretary and a member of the MEL board of commissioners for four years. Tozzi noted this is a challenging time for municipalities. “We are still navigating COVID-19 and we still don’t Tozzi elected know the lingering impact it may have,” Tozzi said. chair of Joint “We are also facing the Insurance Fund hardest insurance marketplace since the mid-1980s. Robbinsville Township Inflation is working against Administrator Joy Tozzi has us, not to mention the conbeen elected chair of the Tozzi straints of a 2% budget cap.” Municipal Excess LiabilThe MEL JIF was founded in the 1980s ity Joint Insurance Fund, which serves 70% of all New Jersey municipalities and in response to an insurance crisis that is one of the largest governmental self- made it nearly impossible for municipaliinsurance pools for property and casu- ties and government entities to afford coverage. alty in the nation. With increased ransomware attacks Tozzi has worked as a township adminsor. The average assessed home value is $378,500. The median home value with a mortgage is $412,500. The other nine towns, in order from first, are: Sparta Township, Ringwood, Hasbrouck Heights, River Vale Township, Berkeley Heights Township, Monroe Township, Wanaque, Bernards Township and Jefferson Township.

on public entities, cybersecurity and risk control will continue to be a top priority for municipalities and public entities, Tozzi said. “The marketplace for cyber insurance is shrinking, while the requirements to purchase insurance are getting more extensive and costly,” Tozzi said. “Towns must make technology a priority, and they need to know what to do if they are targeted and the steps needed to regain control in order to return to normal operations with as little disruption as possible.” Tozzi added the MEL has been providing such education, information and guidance for years, but plans are in the works to do even more. The MEL, she insists, is up to the challenge. “We will draw on the MEL’s 35 years of expertise, get creative and continue to provide the casualty and property insurance our members need,” Tozzi said. “We will continue to work closely with our members to reduce high costs, expoSee AROUND TOWN, Page 4

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Robbinsville Dem Club raises funds for Ukraine The Robbinsville Democratic Club purchased $1,000 in medical supplies and donated an additional $1,000 by check to support the humanitarian efforts of St.

George Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Hamilton, which is gathering and shipping much-needed supplies directly to the people of Ukraine. The club is collecting supplies locally and fundraising indefinitely, as Ukraine and its allies respond to the Russian invasion. “We began this fundraising drive with the goal to raise $500 for supplies, but we had such an overwhelming response from our generous club members, friends and family that we decided to do even more,” says Kiran Agrahara, the club’s president. “We decided to set a goal of raising $1,000 for supplies and $1,000 to offset shipping costs, as it costs thousands of dollars to send just one truck’s worth of supplies to Ukraine. We are thrilled to say we met that goal.” The partnership between the Robbinsville Democratic Club and St. George began several months ago, when Natalia Krupa, the church’s donation drive liaison, posted to a local Facebook group that she was seeking cardboard boxes to use for shipments abroad. Heidi Wolfinger, the club’s philanthropy committee chair, reached out to determine how the club could support the church in its efforts, and has since become a hub for residents in Robbinsville and surrounding towns who want to help. In addition to the $2,000 raised via

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they’ve got to claw their way out of poverty, they need real programs,” Mercer said. This is where HomeFront’s “comprehensive wraparound plan” came to be. HomeFront is run through donations of money and resources, supplying housing, food, daily necessities, training, life skills, prevention services, programs, and more to families in need. Their sheltering opportunities and outreach continued to develop along with the organization. In 2015, HomeFront revitalized a decommissioned military base across more than eight acres, turning it into its “Family Campus,” which houses its “Family Preservation Center,” a place where all kinds of assistance is administered on-site. The Ewing-based facility accommodates 38 families in total, complete

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third or subsequent offense.” After this ban goes into effect, Gemenden said that next on the horizon could be limiting the release of balloons, which turn into litter when they inevitably land somewhere far away. She remarked that there are other ways to celebrate without harming the environment, advising people to either blow bubbles or plant trees. “Many people don’t know that the Mylar balloons can actually lead to a power outage if they get caught in overhead wires,” Gemenden explained. “We’re not trying to be the enforcement police out there, but one of those things people just don’t think about, where the balloon goes after they let it go.” Another upcoming campaign will focus on ‘skipping the stuff,’ where consumers and businesses can mutually benefit from not giving or receiving utensils, napkins, ketchup and other plastic wares for takeout. “We have to figure out a way to work with businesses to save them money and to lessen the waste stream every day,” she said. Gemenden expressed hope that these progressive measures will have a positive influence elsewhere in the United States. “I hope we are certainly the leader in this campaign, and I know from speaking with other states that they are looking to New Jersey to [see] how the rollout goes. I think some are envious that they didn’t ban both. Some states have banned thinner plastic, but they’ve allowed a thicker plastic bag which is deemed reusable. So I applaud New Jersey for going the extra mile and sort of pulling the band aid off all at once,” Gemenden said.

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through its annual kite-flying festival that is perfect for entertaining more than just families. Guests can make, bring or choose a kite to use while country music, pony rides, games and other activities round out the day. Animal lovers looking to observe Terhune’s sheep shearer cutting fleece off of the animal may do so on Sunday, May 1, at 2 p.m. while other farm creatures, including dwarf Nigerian goats, donkeys, and bunnies, mill about leisurely. If that “shear” amount of fun activities are not enough, for the adults in attendance, the Wine Orchard is open with Terhune’s 18 varieties of wine available by the glass, tasting flights, and in slushies. Light fare will be available for everyone, as well as apple cider donuts and three varieties of apple cider made from the orchard’s own fruit. Children under three are complimentary and parking is free. “It’s great for all ages,” said Tannwen Mount, who is proud to be the 10th gen-

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eration of the Mount family to farm in the central New Jersey area. “It’s just a fun way to celebrate the renewal season.” The Mount family has a long lineage dedicated to owning, and running, the farm for more than 45 years, according to Tannwen Mount. The 250-acre property is open all year long, but the warmer months are where the Mount family’s expertise gets to shine. As part of those plans, Terhune’s Winery Weekend Music Series will see local musicians playing out in the wine orchard, where Mount hopes that their “historic” apple trees will be ready in time for the full visual experience. Reservations are not required. On Mother’s Day weekend in particular, the lively tunes are set to continue, but mothers will receive $2s off of Terhune’s tasting flights. Mount said that while the orchard is a family friendly place, their goal for May 8 is to help mothers take it easy. Then, the owner of Terhune, Pam Mount, is set to run her free annual herb and garden class on Saturday, May 14, to help attendees recognize the timely importance of preparing their gardens. “We’re farmers here at Terhune Orchards, in addition to the winery and

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other things. We like to share our knowledge with everyone and everyone, after a long winter, is ready to get out and about and get their gardens ready,” Tannwen Mount said. Terhune’s pick-your-own crop is also back on as soon as their asparagus pokes its head out of the ground, which is set to

happen in early May. The farm grows 46 different crops in total, and about a dozen of them are offered in this “hands-on experience of being their own farmers,” as Tannwen Mount noted. A full list of what crop is next to pop up, from strawberries to pumpkins, can be found via updates on their social media.

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Dog days are far from over at this award-winning winery, which is set to feature live music and food trucks every weekend in May. On Mother’s Day, there will be music by local rock band Spoondrift from 1 to 5 p.m., as well as Lobster Rolls and More, a seafood-oriented food truck. Working Dog is only for those 21 and older and does not take reservations. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs, pop-up tents, umbrellas and/ or blankets. Outside food, except for pizza and large hoagies, is allowed, and Working Dog has a list of suggested pairings at their website, workingdogwinerynj.com/our-wines. No outside beverages are permitted. Dogs are allowed outside on leashes only. Wine from Working Dog is featured at Mercer County locations such as Padrino’s Bistro & Italian Steakhouse in Hamilton, Chambers Walk Cafe & Catering in Lawrenceville, and Villa Mannino in Bordentown.

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46 Yard Road, Pennington. Mother’s Day Brunch, Sunday, May 8, 11 a.m. $38.95 each adult plus gratuity ($46.74) and tax; $13.95 each child 10 and under plus gratuity ($16.74) and tax. Reserve by May 4. Regular Business Hours: Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Friday to Saturday noon to 8:30 p.m.; Sunday noon to 5 p.m. 609-737-4465 or www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com.

80 Old York Road, Ringoes. Mother’s Day Weekend Celebration Friday through Sunday, May 6 to May 8, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Regular Business Hours: Saturday to Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday 11:30 to 9 p.m. www.oldyorkcellars.com.

Hopewell Valley Vineyards’ menu for this brunch features their famous ricotta pancakes, brick oven breakfast pizzas, baked goods and more. Wine, mimosas and bellinis will be available for purchase. Children under two are complimentary. Old york Cellars offers cabanas that can be reserved to enjoy your wine and food.

Unionville Winery 9 Rocktown Road, Ringoes. Release weekend Saturdy and Sunday, May 14 and 15. Open noon to 5 p.m. daily. Wine tastings are $20 per person. 908-788-0400 or www.unionvillevineyards.com. It’s release weekend for the newest edition of Unionville Winery’s three Rhône-inspired wines, the Hunterdon Mistral Series, which have a uniquely French background. General manager

John Cifelli explained that the inspiration came from the term for the intensely frigid, powerful wind that travels through Southern France to the coastland. “The mistral is a wind that blows through the [Rhône] River Valley every spring, and so we named this collection of wines after the wind,” Cifelli said. The force gives grapes grown during the fierce weather a unique advantage. By

ridding the sky of clouds and the cooled vines of insects, the grapes are less likely to rot, making for a delicious, prized wine. Tastings are by appointment at noon, 2, and 4 p.m. Guests can enjoy à la carte lunch options made-to-order by Skillman cafe Blawenburg Bistro, and there will also be live guitar music with singersongwriter James Popik on Sunday.

Mingling Spanish cuisine and luxury wine, Old York Cellars prides itself on its diversity, continuing that trend for Mother’s Day weekend. Anthony Rossi, director of B2B & partnerships, recommends that anyone looking to spend the holiday in style make reservations for Old York’s array of wine tasting experiences supplemented by live music acts and numerous culinary options. For $55, the “Special Mother’s Day Platter & Wine” features an artisan board of Spanish chorizo, serrano ham, gouda and manchego cheese, olives, almonds and grapes. A pair of wine-infused cupcakes from BAM Desserts will be served in two flavors — chocolate with red wine, and vanilla with Old York’s Riesling wine. Also included are two chocolate truffles from The Fudge Shoppe, as well as a choice of a bottle of Old York’s red, white, or blush “What Exit” wine. see WINE, Page 6

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cally doing a live cooking paella demo on our patio. There’s music playing, people drinking wine and sangria. It’s a really nice vibe,” Rossi said of the experience, which also includes live music until 9 p.m. There is wine and live music on Fridays, Saturdays and Memorial Day. Other events include wine and comedy nights on Saturdays, May 7 and 21, as well as the virtual Foreign Language Educators of NJ Wine Tasting Experience on May 13 to raise funds for senior scholarships. Tasting kits are $80 each. Wine from Old York Cellars is featured at Mercer County restaurants such as Delorenzo’s Pizza in Hamilton and Local Greek in Princeton. Old York’s online Mother Day’s gifts consist of wine or sangria gift box collections, wine-infused products, and other unique options like customized labels for wine at $20 per bottle.

85 Archertown Road, New Egypt. SpringFest Food Truck Festival, Saturday, May 21, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, May 22, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. $12 in advance; $14 at the door. Under 21 free. www.lauritawinery.com. While Laurita Winery’s Mother’s Day Brunch is sold out, there will be one of the winery’s signature food truck festivals, SpringFest, on Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22. With fireworks on Saturday night, live music, and a free souvenir Laurita wine glass, the weekend can be used to spoil anyone, especially mothers. Children are welcome but must be supervised. No pets or outside food or beverages are allowed, with bags subject to inspection for public safety. “Unique

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The musical acts for Sunday, May 8, are rock singer-songwriter Josh Zuckerman, followed by the Mike Viscel OneMan Band, from noon to 6:30 p.m. As part of its regular ensemble, “Chef José’s Wine and Tapas Experience” features Spanish tapas created by Old York’s Chef José Diaz in a “treat for the senses” available weekends at 2 p.m. for $40 per person. “Chef José’s Six Course Pairing Experience” highlights Diaz’s “old world style” of Spanish cooking, taking guests through the courses and explaining “how the unique components of the food and wine create epicurean harmony,” as stated on the Old York website. The menu includes tapas, entrees, desserts and wine, available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 5 p.m. for $70 per person.

The “Wine, Charcuterie and Chocolate Experience” features artisan meats and cheeses, as well as chocolate truffles, on weekends at 12:30 p.m. for $30 per person. In addition to these tastings, weekend table reservations are open from Friday to Sunday. Old York has cabanas, available for weekday and weekend reservations. The cabanas can seat up to six people as they look over the vineyard, warmed by a fire pit, and guests at both the tables and cabanas may order from the winery food menu. Table reservations are $20 per person, and cabanas are $30 per person. $15 of each purchase is allocated towards credit for purchases while visiting the winery. Beginning in late May, there are also plans to have “Paella on the Patio” every Friday night from 5 to 7 p.m. “Chef José gets out the big pan, basi-

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Cream Ridge Winery 145 County Road 539, Cream Ridge. “Mom-Mosas,” Saturday, May 7, noon to 6 p.m., and Sunday, May 8, noon to 5 p.m. Free admission. Regular Business Hours: Monday to Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.; Sunday noon to 5 p.m. www.creamridgewinery.com. On Mother’s Day, kick back with a bubbly cocktail of Cream Ridge Winery’s sparkling Riesling and Seyval wine blend, Sparkling Personality, and tart orange juice. The last call is 30 minutes before closing. Every weekend in May, like many of the wineries featured, Cream Ridge has live music, their performers playing from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, then 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. For more sweet treats, Waffle Cabin Monmouth County Food Truck will be serving up hot Belgian waffles made with sugar pearls all of Sunday. Tastings, glasses, and bottles are avail-

able for purchase. Children are welcome, and pets are allowed outside on leashes only. Coolers are subject to inspection for public safety. For groups of six people and more, Cream Ridge requests patrons to call ahead, but otherwise, reservations are not required. Outside food is allowed, but no outside alcohol is permitted. Attendees are welcome to bring their own setup of chairs, tables, tents, etc. to get comfortable as they take in the 14 acres of vineyard. *** For other wine trails and Mother’s Day events throughout New Jersey, the Hunterdon Wine Trail goes across the county’s five wineries, which includes two of the Ringoes locations featured in this article — Beneduce Vineyards, Mount Salem Vineyards, Old York Cellars, The Federal Twist Vineyard and Unionville Vineyards — for what the Garden State Wine Growers Association calls “the ‘Napa Valley’ of New Jersey.” Tomasello Winery in Hammonton also has a Mother’s Day Brunch on May 8. Regardless of if you visit these New Jersey wineries sometime in May or for Mother’s Day, there is little to “wine” about, as this part of the state certainly knows how to keep the celebration going.

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In recent years, the vegan movement has grown considerably, with new restaurants popping up every day as more and more people take to the lifestyle. “When we first signed the lease for this place there was an article in Forbes about how the vegan movement was blowing up and we didn’t even think that would be a thing. We just wanted to do what we were doing!” says Francesca Avitto, co-owner of Lady and the Shallot. “When this place first opened, there wasn’t another vegan place from here to Princeton. We just want to see more healthy places and more vegan places open.” Now more than ever, the vegan movement for a healthier lifestyle abstaining from using any animal products is becoming appealing to more people. People of all ages are switching to this lifestyle for health and to try and make the world a safer place.

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“We have people from all different walks of life, we have old retired people trying to watch their health and then the young generation who’s gonna change the world, it’s amazing to see the different demographics that come in because it’s all over now,” Avitto says. Before Lady and the Shallot opened, it would have been difficult to find a vegan restaurant near the Mercer County area. Now, places like the Trenton Farmers Market is overflowing with healthy eating options that include two vegan restaurants: The Lady and the Shallot and the Savory Leaf Café. Lady and the Shallot came onto the scene in 2018. Founders Francesca Avitto and Kate Wnek looked to make plant-based comfort foods that not only tasted good, but also made you feel good. It wasn’t always their goal to open up a vegan restaurant though. That came out of the blue on one fateful evening. Francesca has been vegetarian since

she was 17, and went vegan five years ago. Kate decided to become vegan at the same time. “It was a big turnaround for me, I grew up eating everything, so it was hard for me to stop. But over time we just went with the flow,” she says. The pair had a catering events company seven years ago, when they weren’t vegan. They cooked upscale catering, and did intimate dinner parties where they cooked in clients’ kitchens in the Princeton area. “It was pretty cool, but it wasn’t as rewarding as making people feel healthy,” Francesca says. They still do catering, and while at first their goals for the future were more along the lines of world domination, with locations everywhere making everyone in the world healthy, they have scaled those back a bit to something more realistic. Right now, their big future plan is to go all in on their sauces and to get them sold in stores. “We really want to do a sauce line,”

Francesca says. “We’re really into our sauces, we think they’re really good, our customers love them. We started selling them and we want to do them wholesale to get them in really good supermarkets and have everyone able to eat a very healthy, limited-ingredient sauce,” Francesca said. For a long time, the lack of vegan restaurants made it very difficult for people to adopt the lifestyle. “It was very hard to be vegan back then in 1997, you had to either go into Manhattan or cook it yourself! So that was the only thing that stopped me from being fully vegan,” Francesca says. That same challenge is what led Eduardo Calderon to open up his vegan restaurant, Savory Leaf Cafe, at the Farmers Market back in 2019. For over a decade before opening, Eduardo had been a vegan and always struggled with finding healthy options. Authentic and flavorful food has always been important to him, and it was


the idea of making good healthy food for good souls to enjoy. “I’ve been a vegan for about 15 years now, and it was always difficult to find something to eat, so I kinda like, as a joke, said I’m going to open up my own place. But it actually made sense, so that’s how it came about, out of necessity but it was actually a good opportunity,” Calderon says. When it came to his vegan lifestyle, there wasn’t an overnight change where he stopped everything in favor of going vegan. It unfortunately came from some food poisoning that would end up changing his life forever. “I got sick really bad one time from some cold cuts I had had, and from that point, I had stopped eating poultry and then a few months later just only fish and vegetables and then slowly taking one thing out,” he says. Calderon worked in computer development for 15 years and finance for 20 years before deciding to switch careers again. He wanted more control over his career, and found that in the restaurant industry. As for where he learned how to cook, it’s a passion that he has been practicing and perfecting his entire life. Spending his childhood surrounded by food in a home where he was always cooking, he took to it naturally. “I’ve always grown up cooking. I’m

Left: tacos from Lady and the Shallot. Right: ribs from Savory Leaf Café. Both of these vegan restaurants are in Trenton Farmers Market. (Facebook photos.) fortunate to have been raised in a home where we always were cooking,” he says. “My dad always used to say my last name, Calderon, was for someone who was always cooking!” Calderon wanted to bring the flavors he grew up with into the vegan industry. “What I wanted to do was take a lot of the foods that I enjoy already normally and take out all the other stuff, but keep the flavor still in there,” Eduardo said. This all started with Savory Leaf’s signature dish, the vegan ribs. From there on out, all of the recipes were created by Calderon and his partner, Chris. They

even go as far as to make their own “cold cuts” for the sandwiches. “My partner Chris and I came up with everything, It started off originally our main thing was ribs, and then we started looking into other kind of foods we could turn vegan, and we came up with it all ourselves,” Eduardo said. One thing that makes Savory Leaf cafe different is the experimentation in their recipes. Calderon is determined to not let anything go to waste and wants to make the most of what he has, turning it all into something for people to enjoy. “Right now something that we’re mak-

ing is pork sliders using banana peels. We make banana bread here, and I was seeing a pile of peels and I started researching and seeing what other people were doing and I started using it and it became a hit!” Eduardo said. Savory Leaf Cafe also has a food truck. “People were asking if we could cater here, and from there I got the idea that it would be easier if we had some sort of vehicle to transport stuff around and cook in,” Calderon says. Calderon wants to continue growing the business. “We’re in the process now of expanding into another location in the Mercer area, keeping this one as well, but in a more commercialized environment to test it out in the open outside of the farmers market,” he says. Calderon is from Florida. He has been in the Trenton area for over 20 years. “My daughter moved here (for college), so I just kind of followed her up, and she finished school here and moved away and now I’m kind of stuck here! But I like the area a lot. It’s been very nice,” he says. Both the Savory Leaf Cafe and the Lady and the Shallot are located at the Trenton Farmers Market at 960 Spruce St., Lawrence NJ 08648. More info about each restaurant can be found at either savoryleafcafe.com or facebook.com/ ladyandtheshallot.

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Mayor Dave Fried recently sat down with Robbinsville Advance editor Bill Sanservino—who has lived in the township for almost 30 years—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 part two, Fried discussed 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. Parts one and two can be read online at communitynews.org. In the final part of the interview, which appears below, Fried addresses issues including the types of cannabis businesses that might be allowed in Robbinsville, development and relations with neighboring communities, and the potential for more residential housing to be built in town and the impact on the school district..

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*** Robbinsville Advance: One of the big growth industries in New Jersey is recreational cannabis, now that it’s been legalized. Robbinsville has taken a wait-and-see approach as to whether it will allow any cannabis businesses in town. We’re starting to see a number of towns allow cannabis businesses as the state is clarifying the rules and offering licenses. Do you think that eventually the town will move into some acceptance of the cannabis industr y? Dave Fried: I think, certainly grow and manufacturing facilities are some things that we’re taking seriously. We were cautious going in because we didn’t understand the rules, and frankly, I didn’t want to dive in to something where we were didn’t understand what the rules were going to be. I’m less excited about the retail. Number one, because I know my residents, and while they voted for it overwhelmingly, no one’s going to want one near their home. Secondarily, I really belongs as a highway commercial business—similar to what Bordentown did with one of their retail locations. It was really very

well and tastefully done. I don’t think there will be any shortage of retail, but I’m not sure that’s really something that we’ve got a good location for. Most of our retail spaces are near residential. I do think we can be good location for manufacturing, possibly also the grow. There’s a considerable amount of tax revenue in those two items and very little in retail. Further, I really question how the state is going to regulate retail. They’ve got a number of operators right now. who are selling in Trenton without a license. If it’s been decriminalized, how will you stop the licensed retail as opposed to the unlicensed. If there are no criminal penalties, once you get into that business, how will you stop those that are regulated from those who are unregulated? So the retail for me is really a challenge, and I think it would be a mistake for us to go into that business until we understand it a little bit better, and until the rules are understood a little bit better. RA: Off the top of my head, I can’t see any great area for a cannabis shop in Robbinsville, except maybe somewhere out on Route 130. But like you said, it’s still pretty close to some housing.

DF: Almost every site on Route 130 has housing behind it, so you are going to have unhappy residents. I think there will be plenty of retail opportunities throughout the area within a few miles of Robbinsville. I don’t think there’s going to be a shortage of opportunities for our residents who are looking for it. I’m just not sure it’s for us. RA: I know some residents in Allentown weren’t super happy about some of the uses and decisions that were made in the warehouse zone, which borders their town. What are your feelings on the situation there? I think the residents were filing a lawsuit against one of the developers. It’s always a difficult situation when you’re making a decision for your own town, but it impacts another community? DF: The mayor in Allentown (Thomas Fritts, who is also the associate publisher of the Robbinsville Advance) and I actually worked on that together. I think the residents who filed the lawsuit were uninformed. They claim the development is going to create traffic in Allentown, and the See FRIED, Page 13

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RA: What can you tell me about the ongoing investigation with into illegal labor practices at the BAPS Temple? (In May 2021, the FBI raided the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha Hindu temple in Robbinsville following a lawsuit that claims 200 Indian nationals were trafficked to the United States under false pretenses and forced to live and work on temple grounds for $1.20 an hour.) DF: I do believe it is still under investigation but we have not really been updated. We really weren’t included. It’s a U.S. Department of Labor, Immigration and FBI investigation. They’re continuing to build there. They have, done everything that we’ve ever asked them to do. Their inspections have all been up-to-date. The inspections of housing they have on the property are up-to-date. It never had any challenges. The state has also overseen the housing there and they’ve never had any challenges.

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RA: Robbinsville has been ver y proactive in preser ving open space-not only for the sake of preser ving open space, but also to help cut down on the number of residences that are that are constructed. As you have said, more housing equals more school kids. What about the residential housing situation in the township? How built out is the town? DF: We are very close to full build out. There are very few properties actu-

ally for sale in the entire town, so there’s clearly a demand. The good news is— talking about schools--there was a massive increase in students and then it sort of leveled off. Now we are starting to see a bit of a decrease. There may come a time where we do need some more residential in town. When that time comes, we’ve got a couple of properties where we can do some development. As of right now, we’re going to be very cautious, and continue to be aggressive on the open space side. We have two properties—Wittenborn being our number one. We’ve now Identified a second property that I think would also be a good fit for open space. So it’s a balancing act. We will put some residential in town center, but we do work with the school to make sure that we’re not going to create a burden there. And we really try and balance it out. The good news is that our patience has also spawned massive demand. We’ve got every developer in the world who would like to do something with us, because Robbinsville is so desirable. So when we do make a move, we have a lot of options. We’ve got a lot of people who want to work with us, but we will continue to be cautious and slow, and we’ll fill things out as we need to. Probably the most likely scenario is finishing Town Center, and then we may look at down the highway (Route 130) and finishing off the property over by Meadowbrook Road/Gordon Road, that development. Sharbell owns a large portion of property there that I think eventually, they might like to move from commercial to residential, and that may make some sense.

The Senior Center

RA: Is there anything I haven’t touched on that you would like residents to know about? DF: We’re starting to ramp up our senior activities again. Beth Rinyu, our new Senior Center manager has some great ideas, and I’m really, really, pleased with her leadership (For more on Rinyu, see the article published in the September issue of the Advance or posted online at communitynews.org.) Over the senior center, we’re going to start trying to do some more events over there. We’re looking at the possibility of bringing in outdoor pickleball over by the police station near the basketball courts. We’ve expanded those basketball/volleyball courts over at the police station and we would probably add pickleball there as well. It’s becoming more and more popular and the senior population in town is looking for us to be able to add that to our list of activities.


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Goalie Ortega the backbone of RHS lacrosse defense By Rich Fisher

There are often humorous stories told about how a player becomes a goalie in any sport. For Robbinsville High lacrosse junior Allie Ortega, it was less humor and more a process of elimination, “Honestly, I wasn’t too good at the other positions,” she said with a laugh. “My mom was saying maybe I should try something else and I decided goalie would be it.” It turned out to be the right move for Ortega and, eventually, the Ravens. Now in her second year starting, Allie has become a backbone of the defense and helped Robbinsville to an impressive 6-3 start. “She’s come up in a couple games against really good teams with 14 saves (against Allentown) and 13 saves (Notre Dame),” coach Jennamarie Colicchia said. “She came up really big against Hopewell when we had a good win, and played consistently against Allentown.

“The shots that she is saving are typi- ville Lacrosse Association in fifth grade. cally goals. She is performing a lot better Two years later, a coach asked for volunthan last year. Her goals against are a lot teers to play goalie for a game. “I just hopped in lower (seven per game) and fell in love with it,” and she’s been performOrtega said. “It’s scary ing more consistently Ortega helped at first, the motions are a this year.” bit weird. It’s something Robbinsville Scoring has been no you definitely have to problem for the Ravens get off to an get used to but once you behind Kendall Franke, get into it, it just comes Sydney and Danielle impressive easily. Sieja, Alyssa Leal, Morstart. “Even now, some shots gan Gonser and Cora are crazy. But it’s really Butler. But without just like being able to Ortega, there could be a stand there and be prefew less wins and some pared for the shot. Even if it’s a hard more high-scoring losses. “She’s making saves against some of shot, as long as you’re standing there the strongest players in the CVC and it’s ready you’ll be OK.” It took some time for Ortega to proggiving our team momentum, where in past years those goals would be against ress. She would have likely started as a us and slow us down a little bit,” Colic- freshman before Covid-19 hit. After takchia said. “She’s able to fuel our attack by ing over last year, there were some growmaking a big save and it’s a trickle effect ing pains but there was also growth. Much of it had to do with the tutelage down the field.” Allie began playing for the Robbins- from Laura Redler, the Ravens starting

goalie from 2015-18. “My club coach Bill Gonser said they had been looking to see if there was a goalie out there and they had found someone who could help me,” Ortega said. “In eighth grade she used to come to practice and help me and come to my house and do different drills with me, and she’s still here. “She just taught me a lot of different things. My skills weren’t as set when I started with her. She helped me with different goalie stances, how to step up to the ball and just enhance how I was playing.” Redler also taught the new goalie all about the position’s mindset. “Laura training Allie is a good thing,” Colicchia said. “When Laura graduated she said ‘You have a goalie coming in, I’ve been training her.’ I was excited about that because I knew Laura was gonna pass on the psycho mentality a little bit.” Psycho mentality? “The aggression,” Colicchia contin-

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“Even after a mistake, like if she doesn’t make the best clear and they come back down on her, she’s able to make the save if it’s one-v-goalie. In the past she would step back and now she’s stepping forward and I think that’s a big confidence thing for her.” Part of that confidence comes from working on her game, so she knows what to do in certain situations. She takes help from whoever offers it. Her dad, Marcus, a non-lacrosse guy, got her used to grabbing a ball with the goalie stick by shooting at her in the backyard. Marcus isn’t the most dangerous of threats, but his daughter said with a grin “He’s working on it.” Ortega also worked on learning how to play the angles with junior teammate Hannah Tyler over the summer. “I definitely practiced to see from each spot what type of shot I would see,” she

said. “There are parts around the eight(yard-line) where we’d practice shots from each place, seeing where the shot is coming from. I feel that definitely helped.” Colicchia feels that the goalie has made things easier on herself by keeping possession of a save, rather than have it become a rebound to produce a quick follow-up attempt. “Where the ball used to pop out, she’ll make a save and now it’s a catch,” the coach said. “She’s then able to look up and hit a pinpoint pass right away. We’re able to have a faster transition game because of it. “Our defense (led by Kennedy Odenheimer and Alyssa Fleith) does a good job of making it a lower angle shot, but she knows where to sit. Allie is a big part of our defensive unit. She now has a veteran presence where she knows the experiences and the types of drives peo-

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important to distinguish because their is best for the patient. It’s all about how causes and treatments are different. bothersome patients find a condition and Stress- or activity-related incontinence what their priorities are. occurs when activities like laughing, Learn how physical therapy can coughing, sneezing or exercises cause improve pelvic health in women and Seeurine our ads in to leak. Urgency men on June 16, from 10-11 SIX09 section incontinence is associated a.m. Explore what the pelpgs 5 and 7 with sudden urges to use vic floor muscles are and how they can affect condiThe pelvic floor may be one of the the bathroom with little tions like bladder urgency, most overlooked areas of the body—until warning due to bladder RWJ-104 Heroes Work properly. Here_4.313x11.25_HAM.indd 1 4/17/20 1:21 PM not incontinence, constipation, it stops working A collection of nerves and muscles pain with intimacy and muscles and connective tissues, the pel- working properly. It’s genmore with class educator, vic floor holds in place organs such as erally associated with age but also neurodegenerative Michele Dela Rosa, PT, the bladder, rectum, bowels and uterus. DPT, PRPC. “What can happen in women over time conditions. Why do some women This free community is that—as a result of factors such as education event is sponaging, being pregnant, having vaginal or hold back from care? sored by Robert Wood traumatic delivery, going through mul- Issues like leakage have Johnson University Hospitiple deliveries or having a genetic pre- been normalized. Women Dr. Dalal tal Hamilton and is an indisposition—the pelvic floor can weaken are conditioned to live with and not function as well,” says Kunali incontinence and compensate by wear- person class held at RWJ Health & WellDalal, MD, Gynecology, OB/GYN at ing pads, changing undergarments, mini- ness Center at 3100 Quakerbridge Road Robert Wood Johnson University Hospi- mizing water intake or limiting social in Hamilton. Call the Health Connection tal Hamilton. “That dysfunction can man- activity. Lack of awareness also contrib- at 609-584-5900 or visit rwjbh.org/events utes to making some problems seem to register online. ifest as several conditions.” To schedule an appointment at RWJ Unfortunately, women often dismiss taboo. Women may not want to bring the Rehabilitation Hamilton, Pelvic Floor these conditions or find them embarrass- subject up with a doctor. What can women do? Pelvic floor and Incontinence physical therapy, ing. “There’s not enough awareness that treatments are available,” Dr. Dalal says. exercises can improve or halt progres- visit: rwjbh.org/treatment-care/pelvicShe explains what can go wrong—and sion of activity-related incontinence and floor-and-incontinence-therapy or call pelvic organ prolapse. But many women 609-584-6640. what to do. What problems can result from a don’t know how to do them properly, so weak pelvic floor? Three are especially they could benefit from consulting a phy- Coming up this month at common. One is pelvic organ prolapse, sician or pelvic floor physical therapist. RWJU Hospital Hamilton Intravaginal devices can help with pelin which weakened muscles allow one To register for a program or for schedule or more pelvic organs to drop or press vic organ prolapse and activity related changes call (609) 584-5900. For more informainto the vagina. This often causes vaginal leakage. Medication can help with tion, go to rwjbh.org/hamilton. pressure and a palpable vaginal bulge. urgency incontinence. And a variety of It’s not dangerous, but it is progressive procedures can be used to treat all three TUESDAY, MAy 10 and may worsen over time. Then there conditions. I take a shared decision-mak- The Spa Within: A Meditation Experience for Everyone. 6:30 to 8 p.m. We will feed are two types of incontinence. They’re ing approach to decide which method the body with a few simple movements

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to clear and ground us. We feed the mind with a poem, then lead on a guided meditation to beauty, ease and peace. We round it off with tones of singing bowls. Carol Ann Meier $15. Coordinated by Patti McDougall, Integrative RN.

Thursday, MAy 12

“Love Your Heart” Discussion Group. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Difficult emotions, like depression, as well as unhealthy nutrition can put us at risk for heart disease. Join us to explore the connection between food and mood. Recipe tasting and discussion. Alyssa Luning, RD, CSOWM and Patti McDougall, Patti McDougall, Integrative RN.

Friday, MAy 13

The Science of Flavor. A Virtual Program. 10 to 11 a.m. Enjoy this program from the comfort of your home. Have you ever caramelized onions or roasted garlic? How delicious! But why? Discover how different ingredients and cooking methods can influence the outcomes of some of our basic favorite foods. Based on science! Alyssa Luning, RD, CSOWM.

TUESDAY, MAy 17

Private Reiki Sessions. Also June 21 and July 19, 3 to 7 p.m. by appointment only. Enjoy the profound relaxation of a private Reiki session. Reiki is a form of Energy Medicine to help relax the body and soothe the soul. $60/hr. Patti McDougall, Integrative RN, Reiki Master/Teacher. Dementia and Hearing Loss - Can Early Correction Improve the Incidence of Dementia? 10 to 11 a.m. Hearing loss is the third most prevalent chronic health condition facing older adults. Delaying treatment can cause feelings of depression, anxiety, frustration, and social isolation. Join Audiologist, Dr. Lorraine Sgarlato, Au.D. and understand the link between hearing loss and dementia.

Thursday, MAy 19

Tapping Into Natural Healing with the Eden Method. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Experience how simply tapping, touching, massaging different points on the body can help to destress, re-balance, and re-energize the mind, body, and spirit. Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques and Donna Eden Energy Medicine, learn practical applications for daily living for you and your loved ones. Siobhan Hutchinson, MAHolistic Health. $15 Coordinated by Patti McDougall, Integrative RN.

TUESDAY, MAy 24

Sports and Orthopedic Health for Athletes of All Ages. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. LIGHT DINNER INCLUDED. Join Michael R. Duch, MD, board certified Orthopedic surgeon, fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine, as he discusses proper orthopedic care of athletes of all ages. Prevention, injury and healing.

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.

TUESDAY, MAy 10

Acupuncture, Benefits from a Medical Doctor’s Perspective. 1 to 2 p.m. Please join us for an engaging conversation with Cindy Geng, MD discussing the benefits of combining acupuncture with medical treatment. Vertigo, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments. 10 to 11 a.m. Discuss vertigo with audiologist Lorraine Sgarlato, AuD.

Thursday, MAy 12

Spring Fling. 2 to 5 p.m. Let’s celebrate Spring together with music, fun, and snacks. Must be a Better Health Member to attend. Registration Required.

Wednesday, MAy 18

Successful Aging 4-Part Series. Also May 25, June 1 and 8. 10 to 11 a.m. Studies have shown that we are in control of 70% of how we age! Kelly Astbury from The Landing will share how we can make a positive impact on our aging experience.


FREE UPCOMING HEALTH EDUCATION EVENTS Register online at capitalhealth.org/events and be sure to include your email address. Zoom meeting details will be provided via email 2 – 3 days before the program date. Registration ends 24 hours before the program date.

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Building Better Bones Thursday, May 12, 2022 | 6 p.m. Location: Zoom Meeting Osteoporosis is a common condition in which the bones become brittle and more likely to fracture or break, but there are a lot of things you can do to keep your bones healthy and strong. In this informative lecture, DR. DEBORAH SIEGEL-ROBLES, a physician at Capital Health Primary Care – Princeton, and JANICE PESCO, director of Capital Health Rehabilitation Services, will discuss medications and diet options to help maintain your bone health and offer exercise advice for beginners and experienced exercisers.

When is Back Pain More Than Just Back Pain? Thursday, May 19, 2022 | 6 p.m. Location: Zoom Meeting With more than half of all adults suffering daily, back pain affects most of us as we age. Join DR. DAVID KAYE, a spine surgeon from Rothman Orthopaedics Institute and director of the Orthopedic Spine Center at Capital Health, to learn effective solutions for managing pain when your back is telling you it’s time for something more.

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