Lindsay Reed didn’t start playing field hockey for Bordentown Regional Middle School until seventh grade.
She was too scared to try out in sixth grade.
“I think I was just scared that I wasn’t good enough,” Reed said. “And looking back, I just wish that I told myself, ‘you can really accomplish anything,’ because here I am and I feel like I’ve come a long way.”
Six years after shying away from her first middle school opportunity, Reed is two-time senior captain for the Bordentown high school field hockey team as well as a member of a strong club team, and she’s weighing her potential landing spots to continue to play in college.
“I’m definitely trying to figure out everything with playing after high school, but I know that I’m definitely not OK with this being the last time that I touched my stick,” she said. “So
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In attendance for the ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Bordentown Township Municipal Complex are Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo, Sen. Troy Singleton, Committeeman Eric Holiday, Mayor Eugene M. Fuzy, Deputy Mayor Aneka Miller, Committeewoman Kelly Lozito and Committeeman Bill Grayson.
Work begins on new municipal complex for the township
BY JOE EMANSKI
Bordentown Township broke ground last month on a major project to construct a new home for its municipal offices. When completed, the new complex will house offices and meeting rooms for administrative staff and officials, as well as the municipal court and the
Bordentown Township Police Department.
The township held a groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 15 to officially mark the start of construction. The new complex will replace the existing facilities at 1 Municipal Drive.
“We are very proud to begin construction on this much needed and long awaited proj-
ect,” said Mayor Eugene M. Fuzy. “This new building will provide a great resource for our residents and a true focal point of our community. The committee has put together a great team of professionals and contractors to bring this building to life.
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Pizza Fest to return for a 3rd year
BY JOE EMANSKI
As many as eight area restaurants are set to compete for the title of King of Pizza at the third annual Pizza Fest, scheduled to be held at the Bordentown Elks Lodge on Nov. 7.
The Burlington Mercer Chamber of Commerce will host the pizza-tasting event in the upper ballroom of the lodge from 5 to 8 p.m.
Attendees will have a chance to to taste the pizza from all participating restaurants and vote on their favorites, with the winner being crowned the King of Pizza. The taste test is blind and open to people of all ages. Pizza Fest will also have a cash bar and a DJ. Tickets are $15 and must be purchased in advance. They are available on the Burlington Mercer Chamber website.
Six pizzerias have been announced as participants thus far. Five would be returning from last year’s competition: Villa Mannino, Palermo’s, Sfizio Pizza, Mario and Franks II
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RWJUH Hamilton November Healthy Living / Community Education Programs
“DO IT YOURSELF” BASIC CAR MAINTENANCE
Wednesday, Nov, 6; 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Maintaining your auto can be stressful, but we invite you to join us and hear from a local expert to get some tips and tricks about basic maintenance. This will be an interactive discussion on easy “Do it Yourself” auto maintenance, and how you can get your vehicle ready for the changing seasons.
AUTUMN HEARING AID EXPO
Thursday, Nov 7; 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Lorraine Sgarlato, Au.D, will discuss today’s “computers for your ears” along with a hands-on demonstration of the latest in hearing aid technology. Technological advances today in hearing aids allow folks to stream music, TV, and more with ease! New technology offers better hearing in noise, tinnitus therapy and helps protect our brains as we age. Included will be hands-on demonstration from representatives from the companies “Unitron” and “Signia”.
FEAST ON FACTS: ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
Thursday, Nov 7; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join this presentation by Zaw Win Tun, MD, Cardiologist, RWJUH Hamilton, and member of Hamilton Cardiology Associates (HCA), as we explore AFib. Dr. Tun will offer easy-to-understand medical insights into facts about AFib, its causes, symptoms, and how it can affect overall heart health.
*This program will offer registered participants a healthy dinner selection.
A SENIOR SOCIAL GROUP
WHAT’S EATING YOU? HOW TO CURB YOUR EMOTIONAL EATING
DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Monday, Nov 11; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Support group for people experiencing emotional eating. Peer support is key. We offer a safe space to connect with others who are going through similar experiences.
WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB: “LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY” BY BONNIE GARMUS
Monday, Nov. 11; 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join us to discuss this amazing novel, “Lessons in Chemistry.” A gifted research chemist in the 1960’s becomes the unlikely star of a beloved TV cooking show, teaching women to cook and daring them to change the status quo.
HELP IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY
Thursday, Nov 14; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Are you or a family member concerned about memory loss? Listen to what might affect memory and ways to improve it. Participants should arrive between 10:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. to complete NJ’s mini-mental memory examination.
CLEAN LIVING IN A TOXIC WORLD
Thursday, Nov 14; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Toxins are all around us: in the air we breathe, the products we use and the food we eat. Learn what these toxins can do to our body and ways to avoid them and live a cleaner life. Patti McDougall, BSN, Integrative Therapies Nurse.
Please join us for our ongoing “Senior Social Group.” Gather with us in a collaborative setting to exchange thoughts, feelings, and experiences with your peers. This is a safe zone designed to be welcoming for all attendees while exploring this season of our lives – the ups and the challenges. This is a weekly program. Please feel free to attend one or all.
HOPE FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE: A LUNCH AND LEARN WITH RWJUH HAMILTON EXPERTS
Thursday, Nov 7; 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Today lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in New Jersey and in the nation, but thanks to early detection and treatment advancements, the future is bright.
CAREGIVER CONFERENCE: CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER
Friday, Nov 15; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Caregivers of older adults and/or caring for those with dementia and memory loss are invited to attend this powerful conference. Rutgers Health, University Behavioral Health Care, Comprehensive Services on Aging (COPSA), and the Institute for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders will present on Managing Challenging Behaviors: Strategies for Preventing and Coping when caring for someone with memory loss. There will also be an Elder Care Attorney who will present on estate planning, power of attorney, health care POA, wills, trusts, Medicaid planning, long-term planning options and how to pay for them.
DANCE IT OUT!
Thursday, Nov 18; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Boost your well-being through the joy of dance. Whether you are a beginner or experienced dancer, this activity will lift your spirits and reduce stress. No experience required; all ages are welcome.
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS
Tuesday, Nov 19; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov 20; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Learn this simple, but not always easy practice to quiet your mind and soothe your body. No experience necessary.
Join us for a hopeful conversation and discussion with our panel of experts: Benjamin Medina, MD, Thoracic and Vascular Surgeon, the Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton; Kevin Law, MD, RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group member, Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease & Sleep Medicine at RWJUH Hamilton; and Kaidlan Ricardo, CMA, BS-HA, Lung Cancer Screening Program Manager, RWJUH Hamilton.
YOGA CLASSES
Tuesday, Nov 19 + 26; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
MEDITATION CLASSES
Tuesday, Nov 19 + 26; 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Therapy specialists, RWJUH Hamilton, for this fun hour of Wii video games and learn about safe mechanics. Mastering body movement is leveling up your real-life stats. Play smart, move like a pro, and stay in the game longer!
DINNER WITH A DOCTOR: RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS
Wednesday, Nov 20; 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join and hear from Seth Rosenbaum, MD, MMM, Senior Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, RWJUH Hamilton, and member of RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, who also specializes in infectious diseases. The winter season brings seasonal colds, and Dr. Rosenbaum will thoroughly review what the difference is between the multitudes of respiratory viruses. *This program will offer registered participants a healthy dinner selection. Registration is required.
HEALTHRHYTHMS® DRUM CIRCLE
Wednesday, Nov 20; 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join our drum circle to drum your cares away, have fun and relieve stress. No experience necessary, drums will be provided. Mauri Tyler, CTRS,CMP. $15
OSTEOPOROSIS SCREENING
Thursday, Nov 21; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Osteoporosis screening using ultrasound is a non-invasive method to assess bone density and evaluate the risk of fractures. Appointments required.
WANTED! HOLIDAY CRAFTERS AND VENDORS
RWJUH Hamilton is hosting a Holiday Shopping Fair, open to the public, Friday, December 6, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the hospital. Table reservations require a $50 fee (table included). To learn more and reserve a table to become a vendor, please email CommunityEdHam@rwjbh.org
WANTED! KNITTING YARN
RWJUH Hamilton’s volunteer Knitting Group needs our help and is accepting yarn donations. The Knitting Group knits exclusively for our patients. Donations should include good-quality yarn, all colors, preferred weight #3 or #4, and half-used skeins from unfinished projects are welcome. Donations can be dropped off at RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, located at 3100 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ, now through Friday, November 29, 2024.
*All programs require registration and are held at the RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ, unless otherwise noted.
Tuesday, Nov 19 + 26; 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
MONTHLY MEN’S GROUP
Wednesday, Nov 13; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Who said men don’t talk? Men need a safe space to share thoughts and feelings too. That’s why this is a women-free zone just for men to talk about whatever is on their minds. This program will be led by Ted Taylor, Director, Spiritual Care and Volunteerism, and Coordinator, Palliative Care and Bioethics.
TAI CHI CLASSES
Thursday, Nov 14; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
AROMATHERAPY, LET’S
LEARN AND CREATE
Wednesday, Nov 20; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lisa Bayer, Director from Always Best Care Senior Services, will discuss the connection between smell and memory, teach us how to create a Lavender Sachet and a Pumpkin Spiced Sugar Body Scrub. This will be a fun and informative class.
FRIENDSGIVING LUNCH
Thursday, Nov 21; 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Happy Thanksgiving! Whether you come alone to meet new people or to catch up with old friends, join our Better Health Program family for an enjoyable Friendsgiving meal and reflect on what you are most grateful for. Looking forward to kicking off the holiday season with you!
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Angie’s Luncheonette suffers major damage in Oct. 22 fire
An early morning structure fire at 15 E. Park St. in the City of Bordentown resulted in significant damage to a local restaurant.
Bordentown Police say that they and the Bordentown City Fire Department responded to a report of a fire alarm system activation at 2:37 a.m. There was no fire visible on the street side, but there was heavy smoke in the reard of the building. By 2:58 a.m. the fire was through the roof of the building, which houses Angie’s Luncheonette.
Mission Fire Company No. 1, Bordentown Fire District No. 2, Chesterfield Township Fire Department, Florence Township Fire Department, Hamilton Fire Division, the Trenton Fire Department and Franklin Fire Company No. 1 of Mansfield all arrived on the scene to help bring the fire under control before 4 a.m. Several other Burlington County fire departments provided additional coverage including helping to keep the scene
secure.
City police also reported that an adjoining building, occupied by Robert Wood Johnson Emergency Medical Services, suffered incidental damage. RWJ-EMS has temporarily reloated to above the police station on Farnsworth Avenue. One first responder suffered minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital.
The fire is under investigation by the Bordentown Township Bureau of Fire Prevention and the Burlington County Fire Marshal’s Office.
Angie’s Luncheonette is typically open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant.
The restaurant made a post to its Facebook page the day of the fire: “As many of you have heard by now, late last night there was a fire at Angie’s. Thankfully no one was hurt and the fire was contained.
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We will update all of our customers as soon as we know more.”
Juan Miguel Pelaez, the owner of Angie’s, told CBS News Philadelphia that he named the restaurant 17 years ago after his daughter.
“She always wanted to open a place so we did it, but I don’t know. I hope it doesn’t end today,” Pelaez told CBS, adding: “I’m just waiting to see if we can rebuild it back again. I really miss my place. That was everything for me.”
Discovery Center to host talk on Joseph Bonaparte’s mistress
The life and loves of noted area 19thcentury beauty Annette Savage will be the topic of an event on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Discovery Center at Point Breeze, 101 E. Park St. in Bordentown.
Former Community News arts and entertainment editor Dan Aubrey will lead the program that looks at Savage from a historic and creative perspective. The program will include readings from Aubrey’s “The Rooms,” a fictional look at Savage’s time with Bonaparte.
Point Breeze was home to Joseph
Bonaparte, Napoleon’s brother and exiled King of Spain, from 1816 – 1839. Bonaparte fled Europe after his brother was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo and eventually settled in New Jersey. At one point, Joseph Bonaparte owned around 2,200 acres in and around Bordentown City.
Annette Savage, the French-speaking member of an old Virginian planter family, met the former King of Naples and Spain when she was 18-years old and he was shopping for suspenders at her mother’s upmarket shop in Philadelphia.
specific work that has been read during tours of Bow Hill Mansion, the historic structure that Bonaparte rented for Savage across the marsh in Hamilton.
Savage accompanied Bonaparte when he moved to the Trenton/Bordentown region to build his Point Breeze mansion and estate. The couple became the parents of two daughters. The eldest, Pauline, was killed in an accident in 1823 and is buried at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in downtown Trenton. She was later recognized as a member of French royalty.
Although Bonaparte ended the romantic liaison with Savage, he continued to support and communicate with her until his death in 1844. Savage died in 1865. Created in 2011, “The Rooms” is a site-
The Discovery Center at Point Breeze, which is managed by D&R Greenway Land Trust, was the historic home of Joseph Bonaparte’s gardener. It is believed that Bonaparte stayed in the house after fire destroyed his first mansion and while his second mansion was being built. The house has been converted into a museum with exhibits including the Crown Jewels Gallery, an exhibit on the Lenape Nation, archeological displays, and a natural history room. Those who wish to tour the museum before or after the program are encouraged to do so.
Admission to the talk is $20, which D&R Greenway says will support the Discovery Center at Point Breeze. Reserve a seat in advance at drgreenway.org.
18 new trolls arrive throughout the county
Burlington County has some new residents and they’re more than a bit troll-ish.
But don’t be alarmed, these trolls are quite friendly. Like their troll pal Big Rusty — Burlington County’s original troll inhabitant.
The trolls are part of Burlington County Troll Trek, a new public art exhibition organized by the Burlington County Commissioners and the Burlington County Parks System. The exhibition was inspired by Big Rusty, the large troll created by artist Thomas Dambo at the site of Hainesport’s future Creek Turn Park.
“Edward,” 118 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown; Created by John Canon;
“Gracie the Garden Troll”; Historic Smithville Park, 803 Smithville Road, Eastampton; created by Norma and John Neimeister;
“Troll on a Stroll”; Historic Smithville Park, 803 Smithville Road, Eastampton; created by KT Carney;
“Retlaw,” near 24 White St., Mount Holly; Created by Julie Park and Adam Pietras;
“Bucket Head Bobby,” 61 Washington St., Mount Holly; created by Lowell Doerr;
“Weft,” Rancocas Valley Regional High School Annex, 1048 Smithville Road, Mount Holly; created by Cassie Jones;
“Woody,” Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas-Mount Holly Road, Westampton; created by Jason Brown;
“Pipsqueak,” Burlington County Amphitheater, 5 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton; created by Maya Sorhage;
“Melinda,” Country Village Playground, 130 Stonebrook Drive, Lumberton; created by Jennifer Hildebrand;
“Flora,” between 6 and 10 S. Main St., Medford; created by Carmen and Eduardo Jimenez;
“Sally McScraps,” Elbo Park, 325 Elbo Lane, Mount Laurel; created by Marc Tous, Fred Poinsett and Steven Thorpe;
“Noelle the Troll,” Burlington County Agricultural Center, 500 Centerton Road, Moorestown; created by Marc Tous, Fred Poinsett and Steven Thorpe;
“Hagatha,” 501 Burlington Avenue, Delanco; created by Jason Miller;
“Visser,” River Road, Burlington; created by Peter Bieling;
“The Art Troll”; 351 High St., Burlington; created by Michael Kane;
“Rily the Abilities Troll,” 351 High St., Burlington; created by Julie Deluccy;
Like Big Rusty, each of the 18 new trolls are made largely from recycled and natural materials. They can now be found in locations throughout the county, including Bordentown.
A map detailing the locations of all 18 trolls (including GPS coordinates) is online at www.co.burlington.nj.us/2076/ Troll-Trek-2024.
The new trolls were made by 16 artists and teams of artists selected from dozens of submissions made in response to a Burlington County Parks System prospectus. Each artist or team was awarded a $500 stipend to help cover the cost of materials and installation expenses.
The trolls, locations and their creators are: “Big Rusty”; future Creek Turn Park, off Route 38, Hainesport; created by Thomas Dambo;
“Kevin,” Juliustown Park, 467 Main St., Juliustown; created by Meg and Miles Simon;
“Tommy the Tetanus Troll,” Arney’s Mount Park, 150 Juliustown Road, Springfield; created by Marc Tous, Fred Poinsett and Steven Thorpe.
“Troll Trek was created to honor and thank Thomas Dambo for selecting Burlington County as the home of one of his famous trolls,” said Burlington County Commissioner Director Felicia Hopson at an opening ceremony held at Historic Smithville Park on Sept. 28. “To do that, we decided to bring Big Rusty some troll friends. Now that they have arrived, we hope residents will visit each of them and marvel at the creativity of these artists. We also hope the trolls make people think more about protecting our natural environment and reimagine what we toss out as trash.”
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and Mangia. Joining them this year is Spatola’s, which opened last year in the former Rosario’s Pizzeria.
Marcello’s, a participant in last year’s Pizza Fest, is not currently listed as one of the competitors this year.
Mario and Frank’s II won last year’s event, with Palermo’s taking second place and Villa Mannino third place.
At the first Pizza Fest in 2022, Palermo’s took the top prize, with Sfizio’s the runner up.
In past years, tasters were asked to rate each pizza for its appearance, crust, sauce, cheese and flavor. Pizzas are served on colored plates and not identified in any other way to the tasters.
“I say to you all, any time you buy pizza, keep it local, whether its Fieldsboro, Bordentown City, but mainly Bordentown
Township,” Benowitz said at last year’s Pizza Fest. “Keep it local, seriously. And again we make some of the best pizza. When it comes to tomato pies, forget about Trenton. Bordentown, Fieldsboro, Bordentown City.”
Barstool Sports founder and celebrity pizza taster Dave Portnoy has visited both Palermo’s and Marcello’s, rating their pizzas an 8.5 and an 8.2, respectively, out of 10.
Portnoy has also visited DeLorenzo’s Tomato Pies and Papa’s Tomato Pies in Robbinsville, giving them a 9.2 and an 8.6, respectively, as well as Kate and Al’s in Columbus, which he rated a 7.4 out of 10. Conte’s in Princeton, another well regarded pizzeria in the area, got an 8.9 from Portnoy, while Federici’s in Freehold got an 8.8.
Web: burlingtonmercerchamber.org.
Representatives from Mangia, Mario and Frank’s II and Palermo’s at the 2023 Bordentown Pizza Fest, with emcee Johnny C and the late Bordentown Mayor Steve Benowitz, who was on hand to serve pizza.
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COMPLEX continued from Page 1 Plans call for the complex to be a twostory, 35,000-square-foot facility. Estimated construction time for the new building is approximately 15 months, with final completion of site work approximately 18 months.
have a strong partnership with local labor and to build this facility with cooperation from all union trades. On behalf of the Township Committee, I want to thank everyone involved in getting the project to this point. I look forward to the ribbon-cutting ceremony once the facility is ready for use.”
Juniper’s H’art and Soul of Dining signature program is about more than great food –it is a joyous social experience that nourishes our bodies and spirits.
The township’s senior center at 3 Municipal Drive will also be upgraded, modernized, and refurbished to comple-
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ment the new complex.
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The timeline for the project starts in May 2021, when the township committee created a subcommittee to evaluate possible future locations for a new complex.
Come dine with us and learn why Juniper Village at Hamilton is the area’s most welcoming assisted living community.
Juniper’s H’art and Soul of Dining signature program is about more than great food –it is a joyous social experience that nourishes our bodies and spirits.
In April 2022, the township committee resolved to accept the subcommittee’s recommendation that the complex be
built adjacent to the existing facility.
A month later, the township committee set a budget of $20 million for the project and passed an ordinance appropriating $20 million in financing, minus $955,000 in down payments that are required by state law.
Costs estimated in the ordinance included $1,450,000 for roadway improve-
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Please call 609.439.6859 to schedule a personal tour and complimentary lunch and see what all the excitement is about before we are SOLD-OUT!
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An artist’s rendering of the future Bordentown Township Municipal Complex.
ments, $250,000 for public works equipment, $250,000 for improvements to parks and recreational facilities in the township, $50,000 for facilities maintenance, $500,000 for the acquisition of property. The rest, or $17,500,000, was for planning, design and construction costs for the new complex.
In October 2022, the township engaged Epic Management, Inc. to provide construction management services, allocating $625,000 for the purpose. It then hired Moorestown-based Turek Consulting LLC that November to conduct an environmental study and survey of the site. In the same meeting, the committee awarded a contract to Philadelphia-based IEI Architects, Inc. to do concept drawings of the future complex.
After seeing and approving of IEI’s conceptual designs, the township in March 2023 retained the firm as project architects, allocating $980,000 for the purpose. Later, the township committee amended this agreement to allow for an additional $70,000 in costs.
In July 2023, the committee accepted a proposal from Turek Consulting to clear the site and do landscaping, paving, utility work and stormwater management. The contract allowed for a maximum expense of $151,880.
In August 2023, the committee
accepted a $93,000 bid from Hainesportbased Winzinger, Inc. to demolish 765 Farnsworth Ave. (the former River Mill Restaurant) and 803 Farnsworth Ave., properties adjacent to the complex and both owned by the township.
In October 2023, IEI Architects principal Mark Coan gave the township an update on the progress made on the design. The presentation, which is available on the Bordentown Township website, offers a site plan, floor plan, a project schedule and numerous 3-D renderings.
In 2024, Turek Consulting was named township and planning board engineer for the calendar year, and in February additionally authorized contracts with Turek for environmental site assessment ($18,348) and asbestos and lead paint sampling in the current building ($28,800).
Later, in July, the township also accepted Turek Consultings proposal to provide construction management and inspection services for a price not to exceed $158,800.
In the meantime, IEI Architects merged with another firm, DesignBlendz LLC, necessitating amendments to its contract.
July 15 was a big day for the project, as it was the date that the township committee awarded the building construction and HVAC commissioning contracts.
The township’s qualified purchasing agent received eight bids for the construction contract. DesignBlendz recommended the low bid of $19,685,000, from Ernest Bock and Sons, Inc., of Philadelphia, and the township accepted it.
Ernest Bock and Sons did construction on the $53-million Mercer County Courthouse. The firm has a number of ongoing projects in the area, including the 19-story, $70-million building at 1101 Walnut St. in Philadelphia; the $233-million Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Justice Center — a six-story addition to an existing courthouse — and the $32-million Salem County Criminal Courthouse.
Ernest Bock and Sons has also done work in Bordentown, although not for the township. The firm did renovations and reconfigurations at the Department of Transportation’s Bordentown Training Facility, formerly the New Jersey
National Guard Bordentown Combined Support Maintenance Shop.
The bid from Concord Engineering, of Voorhees, for the mechanical systems contract was the only one received by the purchasing agent. With sign-off from both Turek and DesignBlendz, the township awarded the contract to Concord for $98,000.
With site preparation now underway, the township has set a target opening date of January 2026 for the complex.
Once it is open and operational, the existing municipal building will be set for demolition, a project that is expected to take three months.
The township says that municipal operations will continue uninterrupted during construction. Visitors are asked to be mindful of new parking arrangements and ongoing construction.
Web: bordentowntownship.com.
Juniper Village at Hamilton: Five Advantages to Moving During the Holidays
Moving to a senior living community over the holiday season may seem like a difficult decision. However, there are many benefits of a holiday transition!
1 ) Reduced Stress: The holidays can be a hectic time for everyone, but for older adults and their families, the pressure to host, prepare, and maintain can be overwhelming. Senior living communities alleviate this stress by providing staff to handle meals, housekeeping, and other daily tasks, allowing everyone to focus on enjoying the season.
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2) Enhanced Connection with Others: During the holidays, loneliness can be a significant issue for older adults, especially those living alone. Senior living communities offer opportunities for socialization and sharing with others, which helps to foster purpose and belonging.
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3) Safety and Wellbeing: The holiday season can pose safety risks, such as falls due
to slippery surfaces or poor weather conditions. Senior living communities provide a safe and secure environment with staff readily available to assist with daily activities and emergencies.
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4) Peace of Mind for Family: For family caregivers, the holidays can add extra strain to already demanding schedules. Senior living communities provide peace of mind by ensuring that their loved ones have access to the services they need around the clock.
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5) Access to Holiday Festivities and Events: Communities like Juniper organize an array of special holiday events, including festive meals, entertainment, and group outings. These programs provide opportunities to meet new people and celebrate the season in a joyful atmosphere.
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whether that means me playing in the collegiate level or playing college club field hockey, I definitely would love for it to be a part of my journey.”
It’s difficult to imagine Reed shying away from anything these days, especially on the athletic side. She grew up doing gymnastics and playing basketball, and began putting energy into field hockey in sixth grade when she played, but only recreationally at first.
watching Netflix in her free time. “I like to keep myself busy and I just thrive with the schedule and under pressure. So I think that’s why I love that environment.”
“I’ve always just been in an athletic environment and I wanted to pick something new up,” Reed said. “Field hockey just really stuck with me and it became my passion.”
She went out for the middle school team in seventh grade, practiced whenever she had a minute to herself when the pandemic cut her eighth grade season, and by freshman year she was on a club team and playing year-round, though she also has played basketball and run spring track and field and intends to do both again to finish out her senior year. She’s also top 10 in her class and balances a rigorous course load.
“At times it gets difficult to handle three sports and school, but I think I’ve learned how to work through it, and I’ve learned a lot about myself throughout that process,” said Reed, who enjoys drawing and
Add to it trying to bring along a young team this year, and it’s a lot to handle. The Scotties weren’t allowed to meet with their coaches over the summer due to the district contract dispute, and that left offseason practice up to the captains. When the season began, the Scotties had to work to find their roles on the field and how to mesh in their positions with a strong crop of freshmen playing significant roles.
“We definitely have had some growing pains and games where things did not go our way and you learn how to deal with those setbacks,” said Scotties coach Amy Fisicaro. “But every day, those kids are coming out and they’re working and our seniors and our upperclassmen have really taken the young ones under their wings and guided them and put them in the best position possible to make an impact early.”
Bordentown opened with four straight losses. They won six of their next nine games, however, to inch a game away from .500 as the second half of October hit. The switch in fortune came with an attitude change from being underdogs to being tougher physically and mentally. Things started to click.
“Our team chemistry is great,” Reed said. “We’re all friendly. We all love each other. Also this year we have the best winning streak that we’ve had in the past four years, so it was really exciting, especially for us seniors to kind of go out with a bang and prove that we can win more games than we did the years previous. And I’m really excited to see how the underclassmen girls bring up the team in the next few years.”
After 13 games, freshman Sloan Smylie paced the team with eight goals and four assists. Reed was just behind with six goals and six assists, and junior Emma Kadubec posted six goals and five assists.
“They’ve started to gel,” Fisicaro said. “They got a couple wins under the belt, which gave them some confidence that they could do it and they’ve been steadily becoming more competitive with those challenging teams. Once they got that first win, I feel like the confidence piece really started to click and help.”
Fisicaro credits Reed and her four senior classmates for helping the team stay upbeat through a tough start this year. The class has been able to contribute in their own ways to a culture and mindset that manufactured team success. Reed has been valuable in the middle of the field and the middle of it all.
“Lindsay’s been on the field since fresh-
man year,” Fisicaro said. “She has kind of run the gamut. She is our speaking captain, our leader. She’s our center mid so she’s on attack, she’s on defense. She’s a little bit of everywhere.”
The others impact the Scotties primarily on the defensive end. Raylyn Hardy, Juliette Furch, Raena Viteritto and Annalisse Arce make up a strong senior group.
“Raylyn is a defensive giant,” Fisicaro said. “She’s like 6-foot tall, so metaphorically and physically. She really takes that defensive unit and is the voice in the back. Juliette is the unsung hero of the team. She can literally go anywhere and does. I can throw her on the front line. I can throw her as a mid. She just can seamlessly fill in wherever I need somebody to step up.
“Raena is probably the most unassuming player on the field that I’ve had. And when you don’t think anybody’s going to be able to come up with the ball, she’s the one that does. She’s super quiet, never wants any attention and just is not a flashy player. She just does what she needs to do to get the ball out defensively. Our fifth senior is Annalise, and she actually started playing as a sophomore, so she is just a workhorse trying to get better every day, pushing herself and her teammates to improve. So I really have a solid group of five seniors that have taken
Lindsay Reed in action for Bordentown field hockey.
the lead on the team and try to bring everybody together, to work hard and improve.”
The development has shown on the field. Bordentown has been sharper each game.
“The big improvement overall is just the connection on the field passing wise,” Fisicaro said. “They know where each other’s going to be a little bit better. Now defensively, they have learned that they can be patient and still come up with the ball. And then just the team chemistry, which you know you can’t coach, that just has to develop, and that needed some time.”
It’s Reed’s own efforts to develop her play that has put her in position to consider joining a college team. She has taken on a bit more each season. She moved around during her career for Bordentown, starting at left wing as a freshman, then moving to link as a sophomore, playing center forward last year and now center mid. She wants to be as big of a presence as possible.
“I’m kind of everywhere on the field,” she said. “And in club as well, I’m definitely either on the midfield line or the forward line, but I think I adjust pretty well to wherever I am on the field and I just know how to get the job done and what needs to be done.”
She has adjusted to a leadership role as well. Being a senior gives her a stronger voice. She follows those who led before her. “The seniors last year were great role models and I knew I had big shoes to fill, changing from just being a captain to now
being a speaking captain,” Reed said.
Reed got a later start than many top players, but was able to make up time with her work ethic and background.
“Having that demand from gymnastics and everything really helped me kind of catch up,” she said. “And field hockey is a growing program in Bordentown. I know now the girls start a lot younger than when most of the girls I was playing with previously started.”
She soaked up everything that she could during the pandemic and it was like a switch came on in high school. She began to see a future in field hockey beyond Bordentown if she could progress enough.
“I was so eager to get better and I would just watch videos or plays from college field hockey on the TV or something and I was like, I want that to be me one day or I want to play at that high end level,” Reed said. “That’s when I decided to make the transition to a club team.”
She played for three good clubs over the years, eventually landing with the topend Princeton Field Hockey Club. The competitive club environment helped her further grow. She’s brought all her experiences back to Bordentown where her interest originated, and she could add to her enjoyment with a playoff run in sectionals.
“I just am so grateful for all of the memories and lessons and everything that this program and the girls and the coaches have taught me,” Reed said. “I feel like that’s really where my love for the sport came from.”
The Black Americans who fought with the Hessians
Adam E. Zielinski BURLINGTON HISTORY
If you’re like me, you might spend your free time reading through old documents such as deeds, pension applications and damage claims from the Revolution.
You’re absolutely right: sounds like a lot of fun! After all, it was Indiana Jones who famously quipped the best archaeology is done in a library.
In doing this type of research, you occasionally stumble upon information that opens new doors of discovery; perhaps, you might even pry open existing doors that stubbornly refused to budge more than a crack.
The analogy here applies to a recent finding of a damage claim filed by a Burlington County resident after the Revolutionary War. Mount Holly resident Joseph Bennet lost several items of property to the British and Hessian troops in December 1776, but the first missing item he chose to list was a human being.
Unfortunately for our purposes, this person’s name is not recorded. Mr. Bennet’s claimant simply writes: “One Negro Boy, 18 years old, taken Col. Block, £75.” All we get is the individual’s skin color, his age, what happened to him, and his estimated value.
Obviously, this person was an enslaved individual belonging as property to Mr. Bennet. It would appear he found his freedom among the Hessian army, or did he?
Believe it or not, Black Americans did serve in the Hessian Army during the Revolution. While few saw roles in infantry units, the majority served as waiters and drummers. Employing enslaved African men in these roles had been established practice within the Prussian states that made up modern-day Germany.
Records indicate many enjoyed freedom, albeit in a military sense, compared with the chattel slavery they had endured before joining the army.
But what might be seen as abolitionism should not be confused with opportunism on behalf of both parties. For the enslaved, the opportunity to escape and serve in the army was a ticket elsewhere from their present conditions.
For the Hessian regiment, it was a way of freeing up noncombatant positions so white soldiers could plug holes in infantry regiments. Still, others had no choice and were kidnapped regardless of their personal feelings. After all, no regiment was ever at full strength, and the Hessians actively recruited white Americans in New Jersey too. According to the Hessian muster rolls, several Burlington County residents joined up in December 1776.
From the scant recording of Mr. Bennet, it’s hard to discern what condition or choice this individual was in. Was he taken against his will, or is that Mr. Bennet’s version of events?
Lt. Col. Justus Heinrich von Block commanded the battalion named after him. It consisted of grenadiers plucked from the Regiments Donop, Prinz Carl, Trümbach, and Wutginau. Divided between four companies, Col. Block had about 800 soldiers under his command at full strength.
The grenadiers were among the crack squads of the Hessian regiments that landed in 1776, and had fought gallantly at Brooklyn, Harlem Heights and White Plains. Despite their name, none carried explosive grenades into New Jersey. What they did carry was a strict discipline and imposing stature of the Prussian-state war machine of the eighteenth century.
When Count Donop attacked Mount Holly on Dec. 23, 1776 in what is known as the Battle of Iron Works Hill, the Block Battalion was present. At the onset, when Donop decided he’d had enough of the small resistance taking shots at him from atop the mount, he ordered the Block and Linsing Grenadier Battalions, along with two regiments of the 42nd Royal Highland Regiment, to envelop Mount Holly.
The American skirmishers were outnumbered, and broke from their
Image: Carl, J.H., “Leib Grenadier Regiment” (1784). Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown Digital Repository, Brown University Library.
position. The ensuing artillery bombardment into town and onto Iron Works Hill saw the last of the American militia fleeing town after nightfall.
Unlike the bulk of Count Donop’s brigade (whose members returned to their previous posts), the Block Battalion stayed in Mount Holly, along with the Hessian Jägers under Capt. Ewald and Col. Donop himself. There they lay for three critical days. When news arrived on Dec. 26 of Washington’s attack on Trenton, Donop ordered his forces to assemble and make way for Black Horse and then Crosswicks.
Despite the past few days laxness, he was wise enough to know he might be cut off if American troops got between him and Princeton. Most of the brigade hurried forward while Ewald lingered in the rear to secure the baggage and contraband: dozens of wagons full of booty.
The Hessians had plundered Mount Holly and taken with them untold amounts of stolen property. It appears Mr. Bennet’s enslaved individual was among them, claimed by Lt. Col. Block.
This means this person was present during the ensuing Forage War of 1777 and the Battle of Short Hills on June 26.
Colonel Block fell ill in the summer of 1777, and command of his battalion fell to another officer; it was renamed the Lengerke Grenadier Battalion and saw
action at the Battle of Red Bank on Oct. 22, 1777. Ironically, Col. Donop himself employed a young Black individual. After being mortally wounded at Red Bank, a Hessian officer wrote that it was Donop’s Black servant who flagged him down to inform him the Count’s leg had been blown apart. *
Zachariah Rossell, known in Mount Holly as ‘Old Zack,’ was a tavern keeper and Patriot supporter. Evidently, the British were aware of this in June 1778 when they marched into town. Mr. Rossell adds an extra layer to our story by including the following in Mr. Bennet’s claim:
“Zachariah Rossell, being affirmed declares that he was taken a prisoner by the British Army and taken to New York, and while there saw the aforementioned Negro boy, whom this affirming knew in Mount Holly previous to his being a prisoner, and upon asking the said boy concerning his being there, the boy replied he was there a waiter to Col. Block, and this affirmant further says that he has good reason to believe that the said owner has not since got him again.”
After this, it’s impossible to know what became of this young man. He very clearly had no intention of returning to Burlington County. Lt. Col. Block, was in fact, no longer in New York. He was no longer in America, having sailed home in July 1777 with Hessian General Leopold von Heister.
Did he accompany the officer back to Germany, or did he remain in New York as a waiter to another officer? If this man survived the war’s many obstacles (smallpox being chief among them), it’s likely he left with the British army in November 1783. when they evacuated New York City. One can then speculate he settled as a freeman in Nova Scotia or parts elsewhere.
What should be clear to the reader from this little snippet is that the Revolutionary War has stories of
Adam Zielinski is president of the Rev War Alliance of Burlington County.
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