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Hal English tapped to fill Township Council vacancy
Robbinsville Township Council appointed Harold “Hal” English to the governing body to fill the unexpired term of Mike Cipriano at a special meeting on Jan. 4. English will ser ve on Council until an election can be held in November to fill the unexpired remaining year of Cipriano’s term, which was due to end on Jan. 15, 2026. English, a Town Center resident, was the township’s director of economic and com-
munity development from 2017-2020. He is also a former member of the Robbinsville Township Planning Board and the Economic Development Advisor y Committee. More recently, English ser ved as president and CEO of the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce. English was chosen from a list of candidates who applied to fill Cipriano’s vacancy.
“We are extremely grateful to the men and women who expressed their desire for the open Township Council position,” said Council President Debbie Blakely. “These are all residents who truly care about our community and want to give back. After reviewing all the applicants, we made the decision to appoint Hal English.” “Hal has been active in our community for many years See COUNCIL, Page 4
Robbinsville Board of Education okays new funding referendum March 12 special special election on March 12 to revenues needed are over the a $2.75-million increase state’s cap on tax increases. election to feature approve A larger $4.8 million question, in property taxes to make up $2.75 million public for the shortfall in revenue. If which was on the Nov. 7 general the referendum is approved, it election ballot, failed by a 2,300 question
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Junior Tyler Bunnell has helped the Robbinsville High School boys’ basketball team to a winning record as of the end of January. For more on Bunnell and the team, go to page 16.
Robbinsville voters will have the opportunity to vote on another referendum to help make up an expected shortfall of revenue in the upcoming school district budget. The board on Jan. 2 unanimously approved holding a
would result in an additional tax increase of $16.19 on a home with the township average assessed valuation of $379,458. It would add $32.54 in 2025. The special election will be the second time in about four months that the school district is asking residents to approve a funding measure. The vote is necessary the amount of tax
to 1,964 vote. That money, if approved, would have provided funding for both the shortfall in revenues and also the potential loss of state aid. Officials are hoping that residents will approve the lower number. There is also the hope that since less people vote in special elections, there will be a betSee REFERENDUM, Page 9
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RWJUH Hamilton February Healthy Living / Community Education Programs Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study, KIDS IN THE KITCHEN - LOVE YOUR HEART FROM THE START whose findings represent a paradigm
emotional eating. We offer a safe space to connect with others who are going through similar experiences.
Healthy eating starts early! Empower kids with culinary skills and nutrition knowledge to become their healthiest selves! For children 5 years and older. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Taryn Krietzman, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Fee: $5 per person
DINNER WITH A DOCTOR: DISPARITIES IN WOMEN’S HEART HEALTH
Thursday, Feb. 1; 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
SWEET SUCCESS SOCIETY: A DIABETES GROUP Monday, Feb. 5; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12; 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
A group for anyone with diabetes or caring for one of the 37 million Americans living with diabetes. Learn and discuss healthy ways to manage diabetes alongside peers and Taryn Krietzman, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
Tuesday, Feb. 6; 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
All things seasonal, all the time! Learn what wonderful fruits and vegetables are up to this time of year and how to make them shine! You can attend the in-person program at the center or watch from the comfort of your own home.
“RESILIENCE: THE BIOLOGY OF STRESS AND THE SCIENCE OF HOPE” FILM SCREENING & PANEL DISCUSSION Tuesday, Feb. 6; 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
How do early childhood experiences affect one’s health decades later? Join us for a screening and discussion of this documentary on the Adverse
shift in human understanding of the origins of physical, social, mental, and societal health and well-being. This ongoing series acknowledges our shared experiences during the pandemic and begins to rebuild connection with an emphasis on what heals. Panelists Dara Whalen, NP; Tracey Post, LCSW
BOOK ART: DISCOVERING THE INTERNAL LIGHT Tuesday, Feb. 6; 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Make a beautiful piece of art from a recycled book. Explore how we contend with the seasonal darkness of winter, developing our own internal light using inspirational poems and meaningful discussion of darkness transitioning to light. Rochelle Stern, The Expressive Librarian. Fee: $15, materials included.
Monday, Feb. 12; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Introducing our “Monthly Health Focus” open to all and dedicated to helping you prevent and identify illness early, know your treatment options, and live your best life with the knowledge to do so. RWJ Barnabas Health believes we are Better Together and this month join Connie Moceri, MSN, RN, A-GNP-C, Director of Disease Management and Stroke Coordinator, RWJUH Hamilton, this informational session about heart disease.
WHAT’S EATING YOU?
Monday, Feb. 12; 11:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Support group for people experiencing
Friday, Feb. 16; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
When in doubt, dance it out! Find your rhythm and ease the everyday stresses of life with movement. All ages welcome, no experience required.
ASK THE DIETITIAN
Over 60 million women in the US are living with some form of heart disease. Women and their symptoms are often undertreated when compared to men. Marie Bernardo, MD, FACC, RWJUH Hamilton, member of Hamilton Cardiology Associates, will teach you the facts, so you can help take steps to protect your health and seek proper treatment if you need it. Dinner provided.
Monday, Feb. 19; 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
BRAIN HEALTH-LEARN PROVEN WAYS TO KEEP YOUR BRAIN YOUNG
This natural phase in a woman’s life brings about significant physical and mental changes along with health risks such as heart disease, urinary tract infections and osteoporosis. We will discuss the role hormones play in our bodies as well as mindset and habit changes that need to be embraced for a smoother transition. Kathleen McDermott, MSN, RN Certified Menopause Wellness Coach.
Wednesday, Feb. 14; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. HEART MATTERS-PRIORITIZE With so much information out today on YOUR CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH brain health what methods really work? Wednesday, Feb. 7; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
DANCE IT OUT!
Join Dr. Lorraine Sgarlato, Au.D. RWJUH Hamilton Balance & Hearing Center, to learn more about how to keep your brain young and turn back the clock on your aging brain.
SACRED BREATHWORK
Thursday, Feb. 15; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join Kim Huston, Reiki Master and Certified Breathwork facilitator is passionate about sharing this modality with anyone looking for true healing. Sacred Breathwork can help release negative patterns and fears that keep us stuck. Bring a yoga mat and blanket, Chairs will be available. Fee: $15
Do you have a question about diet and nutrition? Join a community Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for a 30-minute,1 on 1 Q&A session. Taryn Krietzman, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Must preregister to schedule an appointment time.
PERI-MENOPAUSE AND MENOPAUSE MADE EASIER
Monday, Feb. 19; 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
PREDIABETES CONNECT GROUP Tuesday, Feb. 20; 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Diagnosed with prediabetes? This group is for you to connect with others affected. Share and explore ways to improve lifestyle changes.
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS
Wednesday, Feb. 21; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Meditation has been shown to quiet
your restless mind and help your entire body to relax. Come experience what all the buzz is about. Beginners welcome. Patti McDougall, BSN, Integrative Therapies Nurse.
HEART & SOUL: SLIDE INTO BETTER HEALTH Thursday, Feb. 22; 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Join us for group Line Dancing, Live DJ, Zumba, Refreshments, Health Screenings, Ask-A-Cardiologist, Heart Health Resources. $5 per person (collected at the door)
SAMBA: DANCE & DRUM FUSION Tuesday, Feb. 27; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
SAMBA dance fuses upbeat drumming with dance and concludes with their signature smoothie SAMBUCHA, leaving participants refreshed and rejuvenated after a hard workout. Brought to you by Avalon Rehab.
DON’T LET SHOULDER PAIN SLOW YOU DOWN Thursday, Feb. 29; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Shoulder pain can affect up to 70% of people. Let Michael Duch, MD, RWJUH Hamilton, The Orthopedic & Spine Institute, guide you through the diagnosis and treatment of the different types of shoulder ailments. Dinner included. *All programs require registration and are held at the RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ, unless otherwise noted.
Better Health Programs/Complimentary Membership at 65+ Years Old TAI CHI CLASSES Thursday, Feb. 1, 15, & 29; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
YOGA CLASSES
Tuesday, Feb. 6 & 20, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
MEDITATION CLASSES Tuesday; Feb. 6 & 20; 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
NEW - CHAIR YOGA Tuesday, Feb. 6 & 20; 12:00 p.m. -12:45 p.m.
Scan the QR code to register and become a member or call 609-584-5900 or email bhprogram@rwjbh.org to learn more.
*Registration and free Membership required to attend the Better Health Programs
Krystal Loughlin, certified RYT, is introducing Chair Yoga to our Better Health Program. Using a chair for seated poses and also for balancing poses, this class is perfect for those who haven’t moved their bodies for a while, recovering from an injury or have mobility/balancing difficulties. A great place to start practicing yoga to help boost your flexibility, find inner peace, unwind and stretch. Many options are given to customize the practice for YOU!
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A SENIOR SOCIAL GROUP
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 14, 21, & 28; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Join our ongoing program and gather in a collaborative setting to exchange thoughts, feelings and experiences amongst peers. This is a safe-zone designed to be welcoming and understanding of all attendees while exploring this season of our lives. Please feel free to attend one or all.
YOUR HEART, BUILDING THIS MUSCLE ONE PUMP AT A TIME Tuesday, Feb. 13, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The heart is the most incredible muscle in the body, beating about 100,000 times to send 3,600 gallons of blood through 75,000 miles of blood vessels each day. Anthony Notaroberto, Personal Training Manager, RWJ Fitness & Wellness, will discuss how to improve cardio vascular function by building this important muscle.
D.A.S.H. TOWARD BETTER HEALTH Wednesday, Feb. 21; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Delicious foods can also be nutritious! Join us this American Heart Month as we discuss Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (the D.A.S.H. diet) and learn how better food choices can encourage heart health. Enjoy a live cooking demo of a D.A.S.H. friendly dish by Taryn Krietzman, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
GROUNDS FOR SCULPTUREBEYOND THE LIMITS WORKSHOP
Wednesday, Feb. 28; 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.** **This date exclusive to 1st time participants. If you have never attended a Better Health program, the museum, sculpture garden and arboretum, is a perfect opportunity. and
Thursday, Feb.29; 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
If you have never attended a Better Health – program, this museum, sculpture garden and arboretum, is a perfect opportunity. When faced with finding tough solutions, we are often told to “think outside the box.” What if all you have to work with is what’s inside the box? Sharp thinking and breakthrough ideas are honed in this studio workshop. Teams collaborate on a themed sculpture using limited time, materials, and resources in a way that empowers innovation. Location: Grounds For Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, NJ 08619
Scan QR code to view, learn more & register on-line for the programs listed above. Or visit rwjbh.org/HamiltonPrograms Email CommunityEdHam@rwjbh.org or call 609-584-5900 to learn more
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AroUND toWN “Hal English has been a beacon in COUNCIL continued from Page 1 and knows Robbinsville ver y well,” she our community for many years,” said added. “He held a key position at the Council Vice President Mike Todd. Township and has a plethora of experi- “Through his finance, banking, municience in finance, planning, zoning and pal and economic development backredevelopment. We know he will bring grounds, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the Council and great ideas to the table the Township. We are and will work well with all excited to be working of us. We are ver y much with Hal and look for ward looking for ward to him to continue doing great joining our team.” things throughout our In addition to a career community. We’d like to steeped in local bankthank all the residents who ing, English also ser ved expressed their interest in as business administrajoining the Council.” tor, director of technolCipriano announced his ogy and economic develresignation on Nov. 17 and opment as well as acting was effective Dec. 31. mayor of Hamilton, where Cipriano, a retired Cranhe played an integral role English bur y Township police offiin the development of the Hamilton Marketplace and its 1 million cer first elected in 2017, is relocating to square feet of retail space on Route 130 South Jersey to be closer to family and to pursue other opportunities. North. “This was not an easy decision,” he English holds a degree in economics from Boston College and is the said. “I want to thank my fellow counauthor of Behind Ivy Walls, a memoir cil members and Mayor Dave Fried, as that recounts his challenging, unhappy well as all our Township employees, for childhood in Trenton. See AROUND TOWN, Page 6
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AROUND TOWN cont. from Page 4 their amazing work during my time on Council. It was truly an honor ser ving the public and working alongside so many dedicated public ser vants.” Born in Trenton, Cipriano is a graduate of the Camden County Corrections Academy and the Trenton Police Academy. He was a 20-year resident of Robbinsville Township when he was elected in 2017. He was re-elected by voters to a second four-year term in 2021, and was Council president in 2021 and vice president in 2020. He also ser ved as Council liaison to the CARE program, as well as the Plan Endorsement Citizen’s Advisor y Committee. Cipriano’s final meeting was December 28, and he was presented a “Key to the City” by Fried.
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Merit Scholarship Program. These academically-talented students now have an opportunity to compete for 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be offered next spring. The students from Robbinsville: Aidan Dinh, Nora Gray, Vedhanth V. Jayanthi, Asrith Katragadda, Arnav Ketineni and Pranav A. Ram. “We are tremendously proud of the semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors,” said Robbinsville Schools Superintendent Brian Betze. “There were more than 1.3 million juniors in about 21,000 high schools who competed in this program. Our six seniors are among the highest-performing students in the countr y.” The students, working with Robbinsville High School staff, submitted detailed scholarship applications with RHS seniors named academic records, school and community activities, leadership initiatives, 2024 National Merit employment, and honors and awards. Semifinalists All six students have superb grades, Six seniors at Robbinsville High strong recommendations from school School are among 16,000 semifinalists staff, compelling essays and ver y high nationwide in the 69th-annual National standardized test scores, Betze said.
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Pond Road to present ‘Frozen Jr.’ this month The Pond Road Middle School Musical, Frozen Jr., will be presented on the stage of Robbinsville High School on Friday, Feb. at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb 3 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. This is an “all ages” show. The annual production showcases the variety of talents of almost 100 7th and 8th graders, as well as high school volunteers as crew and technical members. “The 7th and 8th graders have been working countless hours at bringing Arendelle to life right here in Robbinsville,” said Shelly King, 5th grade teacher and director of the musical. “The students never cease to amaze me with their talent, dedication and professionalism in the productions. They sing, dance and act beyond expectations. “As the director of the musical, along with the entire production team, we set goals for the students, whether in cast or crew, to feel positive and proud of themselves for their accomplishments. We want the students to know that there is nothing they cannot do.” For more information or to buy tickets on the performance, go to our. show/5k2dat6ivk
Redevelopment plan proposed for Route 130 Sharbell Development Corp. recently submitted to the township a fiscal impact analysis for the proposed Gordon Simpson Tract redevelopment plan on Route 130 North across from Wawa. The data provided by Sharbell shows a population of approximately 545 persons, with an increase of 73 schoolaged children (5 & over) for 306 proposed mixed-use units in the plan. Approximately 20,000 square feet of this project would be commercial. Additionally, the total annual tax revenue is projected to be $1.2 million. The statis-
tics were provided by Sharbell for informational purposes only and are not part of the project’s land use application. The impact statement contains “relatively comparative information reflective of what we’ve seen in similar projects and unit types in town over the past 5-10 years,” Fried said. If the project is approved by the Township’s Land Use Board, groundbreaking could take place in late spring with the first sale closings in the second quarter of 2025. The first schoolaged children are not expected to join the school system until the 2025-2026 school year. The 73-student estimate would offset the current 70-plus student decline in enrollment, which has been trending down since 2021. Replenishing enrollment is imperative, as the district risks further declines in state aid if those numbers continue trending down.
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Sheriff’s Car seat check program to continue Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler announced that on-site child seat safety checks would continue this year at the Colonial Fire Company on Kuser Road in Hamilton Township. The free program, partially funded by a grant from the NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety, is part of the sheriff’s ongoing campaign to help parents, grandparents, expecting parents and others properly secure their children in an automobile. Trained and certified sheriff’s officers will conduct each child seat check for proper installation. They will also help determine if your child is in the right seat for their age and size. “No one ever wants to get it wrong when it comes to a child’s safety. It is important for parents, grandparents, and those expecting a child to know that a child will be secure in their car seat and are in the right seat for their size and age,” said Kemler. The car seat safety check-ups will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month for 2024. The dates are Feb. 27, March 26, April 30, May 28, June 25, July 30, Aug. 27, Sept. 24, Oct. 29 and Nov. 26 (there are no inspections in December due to the holiday season). Inspections take place in a weatherprotected area at the rear of the firehouse. Participants should install their car seats before arrival and follow all health-minded guidance while at the event. For more information on the Sheriff’s Office Car Seat Safety Program, call (609) 209-2880 or 609-278-7159.
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The following letter was received in response to the article “Retiring Hughes reflects on 20 years as county executive,” which was published in the January issue of the Robbinsville Advance. *** Following theRobbinsville Advance’s inter view with Brian Hughes-ex Mercer County Executive, was akin to following an inter view between PRAVDA (the Russian news organization founded by Lenin and Stalin) and Vladimir Putin; with the news organization bypassing a discussion of the Ukraine invasion and other Putin atrocities. The “puff piece” approach by the Gazette stands in sharp contrast to a Hughes administration chock full of ineptitude during his 20 years of ser vice to the Mercer County community. This may be best remembered by the discovery in the last few years leading up to 2023, that Mercer County has squandered millions in taxpayer monies. This revelation brought the need to
hire an independent forensic auditor to review the financial activities of the County—a $ 400 million operation, with neither Hughes—as county executivenor any of his eight Commissioners with a shred of education or experience in the financial field. The Mercer County Forensic Audit was completed and presented to the Commissioners on Sept. 12, 2023. Surprisingly, not one of the Mercer County newspapers decided to cover this stor y or the forensic results (more about this later). Some of the key findings of the forensic report were as follows: 1. The chief financial officer of Mercer County had his license and certification lapse. 2. The computer systems supporting the accounting systems were antiquated. 3. Total lack of knowledge and relevant experience of the financial staff (it should be noted that in the past I criticized Mercer County government
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hiring practices because individuals were hired not based on their relevant education and experience, but based on whether they were County Democrat supporters and/or friends or relatives of Democrat office holders.) 4. Lack of financial controls and segregation of duties to prevent fraud. 5. Lack of Bank Account reconciliations. 6. Staff complaints and workplace issues that were not managed in a consistent manner: staff fear of retaliation for complaining. 7. Lack of a policy and procedures manual. 8. Undertaking a test of transactions found that 54.3% of disbursements were paid without adequate or any documentation. 9. Of the 47 wire transfers examined in the test of transactions, all 47 were performed by the county staff with no supporting documentation. The Mercer County Forensic Audit provides conclusive evidence
that entrusting a $ 400 million dollar government agency run exclusively (100%) by one political party- none of whose members understand finance was a recipe for disaster. As mentioned beforehand, not one of the newspapers that Lawrence Township residents might read found this stor y worthy enough to even cover. When I last ran for County Commissioner in 2015, not one of these papers attended a single Commissioner meeting during the entire year I was campaigning. When I travel around Mercer County I can certainly say that we probably don’t need any more Starbucks or Dunkin Donut restaurants. We also don’t need any newspapers that continue “carr ying water” for the Mercer County Democratic political machine by refusing to carr y stories that might be critical of them.
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REFERENDUM continued from Page 1 ter chance that more advocates will vote for the referendum over opponents. The interpretive statement for the referendum reads: “If the majority of the voters vote yes, the Board of Education will incorporate $2,750,000 in additional funds into its 2024-25 school budget tax levy.” According to the statement, the money will be used to help maintain: • Teachers and instructional assistants; • Current programs; • Facilities; • Current level of courtesy busing; and • Current level of funding for athletics and co-curricular activities. Approval of the taxes will permanently increase the tax levy. Superintendent Brian Betze, during the Jan. 2 Board of Education meeting at which the referendum and special election was approved, explained the reasons that the new referendum is necessary. Betze said that expenses are projected to increase by some $3 million (salaries, transportation and food services, for example)in the 2024-25 budget, but the maximum amount that the District can increase taxes to pay for that is 2 percent ($825,500). The result is a shortfall of more than $2.1 million. Couple that, Betze said, with the fact that the state could have cut $2.75 million
in state aid from last years budget, and there is a good chance that it will cut that amount in the 2024-25 budget. “That is on an official form that we received from the state Department of Education.” “The district will experience significant shortfalls until this problem is corrected,” the superintendent said. The $4.8 million number from the failed referendum was meant to pay for the $2.1 million budget shortfall and also guard against the loss of the $2.7 million in state aid. “The $4.8 didn’t pass because it was too high,” Betze said. “So now we’re figuring that we need at least $2.75 million for the 2024-25 school year to avoid significant cuts to the district,” Betze said. That number is the $2.1 million shortfall plus $650,000 for recurring staff costs. “The risk of decrease in state aid is still there, though” Betze said. “This question we’re proposing tonight doesn’t cover that risk. The idea is that we want something to pass to avoid those cuts, and we roll the dice on the state aid.” If the referendum passes, but state aid is not increased over the last budget, the district will still need to make about $500,000 in cuts. They could come in areas such as sports clubs and extracurricular activities, increased class sizes, staffing cuts and changes to courtesy busing, Betze said.
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Cupid’s Candle Crafting Workshop, Skil-Lit Cafe Skil-Lit Cafe, South Warren Street, Trenton Skil-Lit Cafe, a trendy brunch spot in historic downtown Trenton, has been serving up family recipes on hot skillets since it opened in February 2022. Learn how to make a personalized candle at the restaurant’s “Cupid’s Candle Crafting Workshop” on Saturday, February 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. with food and drinks—necessary fuel for a day of forging fiery creations—available for purchase. “This hands-on experience,” Skil-Lit promises, “will guide you through the process of selecting scents, colors, and molds to design unique candles that will light up your special day.” Tickets are available via the Eventbrite page for the event, eventbrite.com/e/cupidscandle-crafting-a-valentines-day-workshop-
Rat’s Restaurant’s executive chef, Jules Odum, right, teaches cooking classes every Wednesday through March, including a February 7 course on “Preparing the Perfect Meal for Your Loved One” and another on February 14 that kicks off his “French Cooking Series” with duck à l’orange. Photos courtesy of the Constellation Culinary Group and Cashman & Associates.
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There’s something for everyone this Valentine’s Day, from old-fashioned card crafting and horse-drawn carriage rides at the Howell Living History Farm, left, to a romantic candle-making workshop at the Skil-Lit Cafe in Trenton, middle, or a wine flight and chocolates at Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery, right. Terhune is one of several regional businesses participating in the Garden State Wine Growers Association’s Wine and Chocolate Trail Weekends this month. Photos, from left to right, courtesy of the Howell Living History Farm, alleksana via Pexels, and Terhune Orchards.
New Jersey Wine and Chocolate Trail Weekends The Garden State Wine Growers Association, a New Jersey-based coalition of over sixty wineries and vineyards, kicks off its two consecutive “Wine and Chocolate Trail Weekends” from February 9 to 11 and February 16 to 18 as a curated celebration for the tastebuds.
Participating wineries across the region include Working Dog Winer y in Hightstown, Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winer y in Princeton, Laurita Winer y in New Egypt, and Angelico Winer y in Lambertville. For more information, see the official Garden State Wine Growers Association website at newjerseywines.com/events/ category/trails/wine-and-chocolate-trail.
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“Wine & Chocolate Wine Trail Weekend,” Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winer y, 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton. February 10, 11, 17, and 18, noon to 5 p.m. Free. (609) 924-2310 or terhuneorchards. com/winery. A special pairing includes a wine flight with selections from Terhune’s 18 total varieties, “single-origin artisan chocolates” from Pierre’s Chocolates in New Hope, and a souvenir Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery glass. Other chocolate baked goods will be available from Terhune’s onsite bakery. Outside fire pit, “cozy wine barn,” and live music from 1 to 4 p.m. “Wine and Chocolate Weekend,” Laurita Winer y, 85 Archertown Road, New Egypt. February 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, and 18, noon to 5 p.m. (609) 752-0200 or lauritawinery.com. Free admission. Tastings, chocolate vendors, and live music. “Wine and Bundt Cake Flight Night,” February 8, 7 to 9 p.m. The $35 per person fee includes a flight of four wines, either dry or sweet, paired with four “bundtini” handcrafted cakes from Nothing Bundt Cakes in Princeton in chocolate chocolate chip, white chocolate raspberry, red velvet, and lemon. Register online.
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“Nature’s Duet,” Tulpehaking Nature Center Tulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton
Pictured are Beard’s “Serenity” (2023), upper left, and “Fragile Balance 1” (2019), lower right, as well as Johnson’s “Rain” (2023), upper right, and “Forest” (2023), lower left, all courtesy of the artists.
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The Friends for the Abbott Marshlands’ first exhibit of 2024 is “Nature’s Duet,” a joint display by artists Abigail Johnson of Princeton and Laura Beard of Ewing at the Tulpehaking Nature Center in Hamilton, on view through February 28.
Ewing artist Laura Beard and Princeton’s Abigail Johnson are showing their work in the Friends for the Abbott Marshlands’ first exhibition of 2024 at the Tulpehaking Nature Center in Hamilton, “Nature’s Duet,” on view through February 28, with an opening reception on Sunday, February 4, from 2 to 4 p.m.
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Her work has been previously shown at the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, the West Windsor Arts Council, the Arts Council of Princeton, Artworks Trenton, and more. Beard is a portrait artist specializing in photorealistic paintings of animals and nature. Beard, who has exhibited before at both the Arts Council of Princeton and Artworks Trenton, is also a member of the New Jersey Watercolor Society and the Garden State Watercolor Society. For more, see her website at laurabeardart. com. Last year, both exhibiting artists—Johnson for digital art and Beard for watercolor—won awards in the Ellarslie Open 40. All pieces on display are available for purchase at the closure of the exhibit, with a portion of the profits benefiting the Tulpehaking Nature Center and the FFAM. Tulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton. On view through February 28. Open Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. 609-888-3218 or www.abbottmarshlands. org.
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“Reciting Women: Alia Bensliman & Khalilah Sabree,” Art@Bainbridge Art@Bainbridge, 158 Nassau Street, Princeton “Reciting Women,” an exhibit featuring Alia Bensliman and Khalilah Sabree, opened at Princeton University’s Art@ Bainbridge gallery in late January and remains on view through March 31. A reception is set for Saturday, February 3 at 2 p.m., followed by a conversation with the artists on Thursday, February 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the Friend Center on Princeton campus. As stated in the online museum materials, the two artists “deliberately disrupt conventional divides between tradition and modernity and the sacred and the secular. As Muslim-American artists and educators deeply rooted in the Trenton community, their imagery grapples with human rights struggles and the challenges of cultural belonging.” “Bensliman’s images of Amazigh women focus on the Indigenous population of North Africa in richly patterned watercol-
Alia Bensliman and Khalilah Sabree share the “Reciting Women” exhibit at Princeton University’s Art@Bainbridge, on view through March 31 and with an opening reception on Saturday, February 3, at 2 p.m. and a subsequent conversation with the artists on Thursday, February 15, at 5:30 p.m. in the on-campus Friend Center at the intersection of William and Olden streets. Bensliman’s “Me, Myself, and I: Unfinished Conversation” (2023), left, and Sabree’s “Broken Promise” (2016–2017), right. Images courtesy of the artists.
ors informed by local artistic motifs, with her own triple portrait as an introspective counterpoint. Sabree’s painting suite turns a photograph taken during Hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, into a medi-
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that resonate with their own unfolding identities.” Bensliman’s “Me, Myself, and I: Unfinished Conversation” (2023) is a combination of watercolor, ink markers, charcoal, and colored pencil on archival paper. Sabree’s “Broken Promise” (2016–2017) is a graphite, oil paint stick, acrylic, acrylic printing ink, paper, oil paint, and photography piece on masonite from her ‘Destruction of a Culture’ series.
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At left and below, self-taught artist Freda Willliams’ presents “Freda Williams: A Retrospective” from January 23 through March 16 in Artworks Trenton’s main and community galleries through Saturday, March 16. The Westminster Choir, opposite page, returns to the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville after 15 years with “Welcome to the Neighborhood” on Sunday, February 4, at 3 p.m. Photos courtesy of Artworks Trenton and the Westminster Choir College.
From FEBRUARY, Page 6 According to Bensliman’s website, aliabenslimanart.com, the Robbinsville-based artist grew up in Tunisia, North Africa, which she called a place “at a crossroad of eastern and ancient art and cultures on one hand and western more contemporary art on the other. As a result, her work merges “east and west with a penchant for North African and Berber art.” On Sabree’s website, khalilahsabree.com, she describes her work as “about spiritual transformation and world issues,” yet “with a contemporary Islamic flavor,” drawing from her experiences as a Black Muslim woman. Both are arts educators, too, with Bensliman currently teaching at Artworks Trenton and the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, while Sabree is a former Lawrence Township teacher who also has a private studio at Artworks Trenton.
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“Freda Williams: A Retrospective,” Artworks Trenton Artworks Trenton, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton Mabel “Freda” Williams, a self-taught visual artist and longtime resident of Ewing Township for more than 70 years, is the subject of Artworks Trenton’s exhibition “Freda Williams: A Retrospective” in its main and community galleries through Saturday, March 16. -There will also be an opening reception on Friday, February 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. A graduate of what is now Rider University, Williams’ lifelong passion for painting grew into a professional career after she retired from two decades as a steel industry manager and 27 years as an affirmative action manager for the New Jersey Department of Education. “Most people enjoy seeing things that are familiar to them and give them
a sense of community and fond memories of a time gone by,” Williams said in a quote from the exhibit page on the Artworks website, artworkstrenton.org/events/ freda-williams-a-retrospective. Her work, the materials continue, “depicts scenes of historical events, African American roots, beautiful landscapes, and vivid, abstract images that reflect both past and current periods and settings.” Other themes and motifs, according to the Artworks page, include “florals, political, African American history, Trenton historical sites, southern themes, landscapes, and cityscapes,” including her “To the Left” series. The majority of William’s collection is acrylic, but her favorite medium is oil, and she has experimented with both watercolor and mixed media. Williams’ winning painting in the 2021 Mercer County Senior Art Show, “Original People,” was awarded third place in the state competition, the New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show. She formerly served on the Ewing Township Arts Commission, an appointed municipal body and nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the local creative community. Williams has also exhibited at the Lawrenceville and Ewing Public Libraries, West Windsor Arts, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, and more. For more on Williams, see her website at fredasartgallery.com. Artworks Trenton, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton. On view through March 16, Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Opening reception Friday, February 2, 6 to 8 p.m. Free. artworkstrenton.org. ***
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From FEBRUARY, Page 9 wellness center that provides “services that promote wellness of body, mind, and spirit and a sense of purpose,” in partnership with the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville and Westminster Choir College. General admission is $25 per person, with seats available on the balcony and main floor, four people per pew, and no set arrangements. For tickets or more information, see the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville website at pclawrenceville.org/westminsterchoir-concert-welcome-to-the-neighborhood. The Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 2688 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrence Township. Sunday, February 4, from 3 to 6 p.m. $25 per person. (609) 8961212 or pclawrenceville.org.
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Tap dancer and choreographer Ayodele Case, above, performs at McCarter Theatre Center’s Matthews Theater on Thursday, February 8, at 7:30 p.m., while the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, below, takes the same stage on Sunday, February 11, at 1 p.m. Photos courtesy of McCarter Theatre.
McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton Princeton’s McCarter Theatre Center presents a variety of programming this month, including the following performances: “The National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine,” Matthews Theater. Sunday, February 11, at 1 p.m. Tickets range from $60 to $90. Conductor Volodymyr Sirenko and soloist Volodymyr Vynnytsky on piano. The program includes “Berezovsky, The 1st Ukrainian Symphony,” in C major; “SaintSaens, Piano Concerto No. 2”; an intermission; and “Dvorak, Symphony No. 8.” Keep the music going with a post-concert conversation onstage, “Artists in Wartime,” featuring NSOU managing director Alexander Hornostai and Princeton University visiting research scholar of history Iuliia Skubytska. “Ayodele Casel: Chasing Magic,” Matthews Theater. Thursday, February 8, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $65. Tap dancer, choregrapher, and dance educator Ayodele Casel developed “Chasing Magic” during the pandemic as “a celebratory display of artistic encounters and how, after a lost year, they remain right where you left them,” according to the McCarter Theater page for the event. Directed by Tor ya Beard, the show features special guest performances by seven-time Grammy Award-winning jazz musician Arturo O’Farrill, pianist Anibal César Cruz, vocalist Cr ystal Monee Hall, percussionist Keisel Jimenez, and tap artists Jared Alexander, Amanda Castro, Naomi Funaki, Quynn Johnson, Sean
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15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick New Brunswick’s State Theatre New Jersey presents a variety of programming this month, including the following performances: “Annie,” Friday, February 2 and Saturday, February 3 at 8 p.m., Saturday, February 3 at 2 p.m., and Sunday, February 4 at 1 p.m. Tickets range from $40 to $105. Directed by Jenn Thompson. Part of STNJ’s “Broadway Series.” “The Cher Show: The Musical,” Friday, February 9 and Saturday, February 10 at 8 p.m., Saturday, February 10 at 2 p.m., and Sunday, February 11 at 1 p.m. Tickets range from $55 to $105. Part of STNJ’s “Broadway Series.”
“Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra,” Saturday, February 17 at 3 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $55. Principal conductor Derek Gleeson and Ivaylo Vassilev on piano. The program includes Beethoven’s “Coriolanus Overture,” “Piano Concerto No. 5,” and “Symphony No. 7.” “Vivaldi’s the Four Seasons,” New Jersey Symphony. Sunday, February 25 at 3 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $169. NJS conductor Xian Zhang, Robert Ingliss on oboe, and Eric Wyrick on violin. State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue New Brunswick. (732) 246-7469 or www.stnj.org. *** And just like that, Cupid takes his bow. For more local stories, see the Community News Service website, communitynews.org.
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Celebrating the artistry of a Mercer hip hop pioneer
Poor Righteous Teachers members Wise Intelligence (aka Timothy Grimes) and Culture Freedom (Kerry Williams) on the Passage Theater stage. By Dan Aubrey
Passage Theater in Trenton has been marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of hip hop by developing a new stage work based on the artistry of Mercer County’s own hip hop trio, Poor Righteous Teachers. The group featuring Wise Intelligence (aka Timothy Grimes), Culture Freedom (Kerry Williams), and Father Shaheed (Scott Phillips) formed in 1989. The first of their socially conscious albums was the 1990 Holy Intellect, which also included one of their most
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places I felt connected to her. Whenever I’m in the kitchen, I feel connected to her. Wise: My inspiration was (the DJS), at the block parties. We’d stand next to the speakers. Trenton has been my inspiration from the beginning — on every level. Green: How has hip hop changed? Wise: Hip hop hasn’t changed. It still delivers and is relevant as it is today. What is only allowed now is what mainstream media dictates it is. Mainstream media that has pushed a particular narrative on the public: Sex, murder, is that narrative. Whatever happens to mainstream is in the bloodstream. But hip hop is still pushing those positive narratives and popping up with these themes. Culture: When people think of hip hop, they think of rap. But rap is the lanSee HIP HOP, Page 14
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HIP HOP continued from Page 13 guage and hip hop is the culture. Once you removed the pillars, the building will collapse. Environments shape reality, reality shapes the expression. Rap is a creative outlet. Michelangelo said a creative world is one where art is more acceptable. The art will create an environment that is better for young people for expression. B-boying, DJ-ing, and art. Hip hop hasn’t changed, but the media controls us. Wise: When hip hop began it was a (violence) prevention movement. That part is dropped from discussion, (the) love, peace, having fun message. The (early) crews were gang-affiliated, but they moved (to) let’s battle (with) rap, resolve conflicts without violence, move the young to positive lifestyles. Hip hop has always been positive. Hip hop has been at the front of political action. Hip hop artist do extraordinary work in the community. You have these movements in every part of the U.S. That hasn’t changed at all. Hip hop’s DNA has been to speak truth to power. We have to teach kids to control the intellectual process. Rappers should do more to bring back resources to the community that created this culture. Culture: Draw attention to social issues — women’s rights, pushing positive messages — using our voice to communicate and speak to issues. Other people realize rap and hip hop start trends. Then, you have others that make this happen, and you have the protectors of the culture. Wise: (There is also) the diversity of attitudes, lifestyles, and views. I am in this lane, but I appreciate your view. That is the diversity. As long as you love your neighbor. Once you take (the diver-
The cover of the Poor Righteous Teachers’ 1991 album ‘Pure poverty.’ sity of hip hop) and make it one thing, you destroy the culture. Green asks about addressing trauma and social problems. Culture: I tell them what I tell my own daughter. I treat others like family members. Parents are the most important people in their lives. I want to impact my daughter by how I treat her mother. I tried to lead by setting an example. Whatever you want to be seen as, you have to model it. The number one thing I learned is being a good listener. As fathers we want to be a super hero for our daughter, but what they want is for us to listen and give them space. If you listen, you may be able to apply wisdom. Wise: We can’t gloss over environment. The parent has to be the first teacher in the child’s life. The family has to be the first school, church. If the family is systemically broken, how much can we rely on accountability and respectability? (Growing up at Donnelly Hall), I knew
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all these kids’ mothers, but not fathers. I didn’t know any of my friends’ fathers. Broken family, (and) the policy that broke family. Building communities of poverty. I moved in 2015 (back to) Trenton. I got pulled over (by the police) five times a month. It is because of the concentration of poverty. What can a parent do? The family is broke, what can I say to a child? Poor Righteous Teachers were lucky. We found something that we loved enough. Do what you love until it can do something for you. Culture: There is a thing in the African American people, it takes a village to raise a child. It takes a community … Green: What legacy would you like to leave? Culture: I would like my life to reflect what grace and mercy could do. Every child has some kind of talent. Something they could use to elevate themselves. I never went to culinary school, but I was head chef at a university. We didn’t take any music programs, but we took our passions to move forth. I didn’t have my father, but I’ve been married for 35 years. I didn’t go to college, but my children did. When you see me, you see grace and mercy. As a group, you see unity. You can’t teach people about unity if you don’t demonstrate it.
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Summer league play leads to success for Bunnell By Rich Fisher
Tyler Bunnell didn’t plan on it, but due to an unfortunate mishap he became the most important Tyler on the Robbinsville High basketball team this season. Fortunately for the Ravens, he was ready for the challenge. When senior Tyler Handy went down with a knee injury in early January, Robbinsville lost one of the area’s top point guards. Bunnell is not a floor general, but he, along with everyone else, needed to up their game. The sophomore center has done just that, and through the Ravens 8-5 start he was second on the team to his brother Evan in scoring (13.5 points per game), rebounding (4.9) and steals (12) and second to Matt Boss in blocked shots (10). He also had 24 assists, which was third behind Handy and Jack Miller. The fact he has two years remaining after this one is not a pleasant thought for CVC coaches.
“I’m gonna be glad to see Evan grad- dence coming into this season. If it didn’t uate but I’ve gotta deal with Tyler for give him confidence I don’t really know what else will, because the next two years,” he was thrown right in Hightstown coach Don the fire and he held his DeLeo said. “I’m gonna Bunnell has own more or less.” start game-planning for Bunnell averaged a taken his the next two years right modest three points now.” game up a and three rebounds per Bunnell has taken his game, but he did what game up a few hundred few hundred was necessary both notches since last year, notches since offensively and defenwhen he had the difficult sively to let other scortask of starting in the last year. ers like the Handy, his post as a ninth-grader. brother and the gradu“It’s no easy task to ated Luke Billings do start as a freshman at their thing. Like Billings, center which he did the majority of the season,” Ravens coach he is also a standout baseball player and Conor Hayes said. “It’s a long season just missed setting the school record for a freshman, it’s mentally draining, for ERA in a season last spring (his was it’s physically draining going up against 1.42). But basketball was on Bunnell’s mind some of the bigs. Last year was one of the best years; there were a lot of in the summer after some growing pains good bigs in the CVC to get experience last year. “Going for rebounds there were like against as a freshman. “I think that gave him a lot of confi- four guys who were solid guys,” he said.
“I wasn’t bigger and stronger like I was in middle school. It was a big change, and that’s what motivated me over this summer to work. “I played AAU (for the South Jersey Titans) and I was in the gym every day playing basketball, and working out every night. Playing in the Jersey City league was great. It’s very competitive, it’s playing two games a night against school teams that are very athletic, very strong. We also played in a fall league in Neptune against a bunch of other high school teams so that helped. We built a lot more team chemistry.” Bunnell seemed to blossom in Jersey City’s Hamilton Park Summer League. While going against a tandem of 6-9 players from the Patrick School, Hayes felt that Luke enforced his will to the point where the Raven coaches were looking at each other in amazement. “We were like ‘Where’s this coming from? Is he like an 18-point a game guy as a sophomore?” Hayes said. “We knew he always had good inside moves, a good
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man year but the biggest change in his hasn’t done it as much as Hayes would physique was with his strength after a like. “He’s always a dump off option, but summer of lifting. “I knew I had to get stronger to be the he’s been crushing it on the shooting machine,” the coach said. “I keep trybest player I could be,” he said. ing to get him to shoot Bunnell wasted litmore outside shots for tle time showing his us. He’s got touch from improvement. After scorBunnell began outside as well, just like ing 14 points but getting Evan. It’s just a matter of just one rebound in the playing at a continuing to build that season-opener against young age, confidence.” West Windsor-Plainsboro Actually, playing with South, Luke had games of following his Evan helps with that con17-9, 15-8, and 20-5 in wins brother Evan fidence. The two may over WW-P North, Lawbe rivals at home, but rence and Bordentown. into the game as teammates they help “He started this seaand forming an each other blossom. son really on a mission,” “Being with him has Hayes said. “He had instant sibling helped both of us a lot,” some huge dunks against rivalry Luke said. “We’ve been North, right out of the playing forever. It’s post running transition. like that with the whole Most of them are just team. We know how dump offs, catch, go up each other plays and we can adapt to and dunk strong. “He just needs to stay within himself. each other’s style.” Hayes looks at the Bunnell brothers We try not to ask anybody to do things outside of their strengths. Obviously with as “an interesting duo. They definitely Tyler Handy that was a lot easier to do. push each other to be better. I think We look to feed him the ball inside and Tyler growing up with Evan as an older get him in good spots to hurt people brother and Evan’s friends being so focused on sports and being driven to down low.” He can also hit from the outside, but work hard, helped push Tyler to where
he is at his age.” The coach added that Evan is not constantly looking out for his little brother. Luke does just fine on his own, except for one area – public speaking. “The guys get on him for not being more vocal,” Hayes said. “That’s something we’re working on.” He noted that the team has a new tradition where it hands out a little foam ball to the Player of the Game, who then autographs it. Handy got the first ball and made a speech, which enhanced the tradition. Bunnell earned the award after making the game-winning bucket in a two-point win over Lawrence. “Everyone was yelling ‘Speech! Speech!’” Hayes said with a laugh. “I don’t even know what he said, but it was brief. We had to remind him ‘Hey, the player of the game has to bring it! Becoming more vocal is definitely gonna be big for him.” Aside from that, his talent is deafening on the court and Hayes sees it only getting better. “He’s gonna be a leader in this program, someone we’re talking about to be in the running for Player of the Year for his next two years. I really think he’s that talented.” Not exactly the forecast Don DeLeo wants to hear.
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Wednesday, february 7
Heart Matters-Prioritize Your Cardiovascular Health. 1–2 p.m. Introducing our “Monthly Health Focus” open to all and dedicated to helping you prevent, identify illness early, know your treatment options, and live your best life with the knowledge to do so. At RWJ Barnabas Health we believe we are Better Together and this month Connie Moceri, MSN, RN, A-GNP-C, Director of Disease Management and Stroke Coordinator for this informational session about heart disease.
monday, february 12
Dinner With A Doctor: Disparities in Women’s Heart Health. 6-7:30 p.m. Over 60 million women in the United States are living with some form of heart disease. Women and their symptoms are often undertreated when compared to men. Marie Bernardo, MD, FACC, from Hamilton Cardiology Associates, will teach you the facts, so you can help take steps to protect your health and seek proper treatment if you need needed. Dinner provided.
Thursday, february 22
Heart & Soul: Slide Into Better Health. 6–8 p.m. Line Dancing & Live DJ, Zumba, Refreshments, Health Screenings, Ask-A-Cardiologist, Heart Health Resources. $5 per person (collected at the door).
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Here’s to a productive 2024 working with Council of all municipal departments, municipal property and appointing directors with the advice and consent of Council. MAYOR’S COLUMN Each director shall serve during the term of office of the mayor and until Now that we have tied a bow around our the appointment and qualification of a Jan. 18 Township Council reorganization successor. meeting by welcoming two new members The mayor’s office also maintains — Hal English and Amit Chopra — along oversight of personnel and purchasing with a first-time president in Mike Todd, it procedures, preparation of the municipal feels like a good time for a refresher as to operating/capital budgets and negotiation how our municipal government works. of contracts — all subject to Council Robbinsville Township is governed approval. by what is called “The Mayor-Council Additionally, the Mayor serves as Plan,” under the Faulkner Act, which is ex-officio, non-voting member of all also known as the “Strong Mayor” form. appointive bodies of which he or she is not It provides for the direct election of the an official voting member. The mayor may mayor, who serves a four-year term and, also attend Council meetings and take part if future leaders are as fortunate as I have in discussions, propose legislation and veto been, a few terms! ordinances - subject to override by a twoThis form of government is nonthirds majority of the entire Council. partisan and designed for a mayor to be The five members of Township Council independent of Council and in charge — President Todd, Vice President Debbie of the municipality as its chief executive Blakely, Chris Ciaccio, Mr. English and Mr. officer. Chopra — provide checks and balances I also serve as the public safety director. and are elected on a non-partisan basis Under the Faulkner Act, the nayor to four-year, staggered terms. Or, in the exercises the executive powers of the case of Mr. English, appointed to fill the municipality, which includes functions such unexpired term of Mike Cipriano, who as enforcement of ordinances, supervision resigned effective Dec. 31, 2023.
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