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SAM SCIARROTTA FROM THE EDITOR

Hi, Hopewell Valley.

A typical April issue of the Express is usually packed to the brim with some of my favorite content—outdoor activity roundups to mark the arrival of warm weather, fun photo spreads, spring sports coverage. But this year’s edition looks much different.

The last couple of weeks have been many things—panicked, uncertain, hectic.

With our coronavirus coverage, our goal is not to alarm you, but to give you the information you need in order to stay safe, stay informed and stay connected. We want to keep things in context in order to help you make decisions. We want to highlight the things going on in our community—good and bad— that might affect you during this extraordinary time.

The spread of COVID-19 has completely upended the way we’re living our lives, from remote learning and working from home to, yes, the appearance of our local newspapers.

Beyond that, though, a good chunk of lives are being irreparably altered. As of March 25, coronavirus has See TOGETHER, Page 4

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? These symptoms may appear two to 14 days after exposure to COVID-19: If emergency warning signs develop, get medical attention immediately

Fever

Cough

Shortness of breath

· Difficulty breathing · Persistent pain or pressure in the chest · New confusion or inability to arouse · Bluish lips or face

HOW DOES IT SPREAD? The COVID-19 virus is mainly spread person-to-person by being in close contact with someone (within 6 ft.) or through respiratory droplets from an infected person sneezing or coughing. Another way COVID-19 can spread is by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching the mouth, nose or eyes.

HOW CAN I REDUCE MY RISK?

Wash hands ofte n

Stay home

Limit personal contact (6 ft.)

Stay away from sick people

Clean & disinfect frequently touched surfaces

Don’t touch eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands

Practice social distancing

Resident raises $13K How to stay safe and for Boro businesses be smart

By JOe EMAnsKi

A grassroots campaign started last week by a Hopewell resident raised more than $13,000 to support borough restaurants during the Covid-19 crisis.

David Friedrich, the principal of Hopewell Elementary School and the person who orchestrated the campaign, posted the results of the effort to his Facebook page today.

Friedrich says that more than a hundred people purchased

more than 225 gift cards worth more than $10,000. In addition, contributors pledged more than $3,000 to support restaurant staff members whose hours have been negatively affected by the crisis.

After Gov. Phil Murphy ordered restaurants to close except for take-out and delivery service, Friedrich created a Google doc and shared it locally on social media. Contributors who accessed the document could buy gift cards See FRIEDRICH, Page 7

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The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has come with an abundance of information since the pandemic has taken hold in New Jersey. The respiratory illness has prompted social distancing protocols in the state, cancelations of large

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AROUND TOWN Choirs win big at festival Two of Hopewell Valley Central High School extracurricular choirs competed on Saturday, Feb. 15, at the National Jazz Festival in Philadelphia, each bringing home top honors in their categories.

Vox Central Jazz, led by choir director Randy White, came in first place in the Vocal Jazz a cappella category.

Priya Naphade received the Judge’s Choice award, and Genevieve Shaftel received one of three Outstanding Musician awards.

Con Brio, an a cappella group led by students Alex Cross and Alex LehmanBorer, took first place in the “Pop-Cappella” category. Alex Lehman-Borer received the Judge’s Choice award and also the Superior Musician award for their musical direction of the ensemble. Superior Musician is awarded to only one student from all participating “pop-cappella” ensembles.

Both Vox Central Jazz and Con Brio are auditioned vocal groups affiliated with the CHS choir program. Last year, Vox participated in the final Berklee High School Jazz Festival in Boston and also performed at the Reduta Jazz Club in Prague, Czech Republic, while touring Europe with Chamber Singers, CHS’s honors-level curricular choir.

The CHS music program has been named a finalist in the Grammy Foundation’s Grammy Signature Schools

program and to the American Music Conference’s list of the “Best 100 Communities for Music Education in America.” White has twice taken the Chamber Singers on tours of Europe, first in 2017, where their performances included the Vatican and the Pantheon, and then in 2019, when they performed in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and the Czech Republic.

TWW launches online payment

Trenton Water Works has established a new online service that provides new ways for its customers to manage their accounts, including using additional payment methods, different ways to paid TWW bills and a payment reminder system.

The online service, powered by Invoice Cloud, can be accessed by visiting the Trenton Water Works website at trentonwaterworks.org and clicking on the “Pay Your Bill” link. Customers can establish an ongoing account by using their e-mail address and creating a password, or they can make a one-time payment. The online system was scheduled to go live on Monday, March 30.

Features include: Credit and debit card payments–Pay a TWW bill with a Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card or American Express credit or debit card. There is a $3.95

convenience fee to use this service, which is paid to Invoice Cloud. Online payments are limited to $500. In-person credit card payments can be made to customer service at TWW’s operations center, 333 Cortland Street in Trenton.

At present, TWW can only accept cash at its City Hall payment windows, at 319 East State Street in Trenton.

Autopay: Automatically pay a TWW water bill on the due date. There is a $0.95 fee for this service using ACH payments and $3.95 to use a credit card.

E-check: Pay a bill with a checking or savings account for a $3.95 convenience fee.

Paperless billing: Receive a TWW bill via email.

E-mail reminders: Receive email reminders when a TWW bill is ready, when a scheduled payment is pending, and receive a confirmation after making a payment.

Recurring payment: Set up a schedule to pay a fixed amount of a TWW bill balance on a specific day of the month.

Pay by text: Receive text notifications about a bill on a smartphone and pay via a stored payment method.

Customers without Internet access can pay their bills by phone by calling (855) 667-0982 for a $3.95 convenience fee. TWW said it does not receive any portion of the convenience fees paid to Invoice Cloud.

In recent months, TWW has hired

additional customer service representatives, installed a new phone system, rolled out new call-center software, and expanded training to improve customer service, said Michael Walker, chief of communications and community relations for Trenton Water Works. Walker added that more enhancements are on the horizon.

Trenton Water Works supplies an average of 27 million gallons of Delaware River-sourced drinking water per day to 63,000 metered customers. It services more than 200,000 people in Trenton, parts of Hamilton Township, Ewing Township, Lawrence Township and Hopewell Township.

Established more than 200 years ago, TWW operates a 60-million-gallon water-filtration plant and waterdistribution system that includes a 100-million-gallon reservoir. TWW’s system has 683 miles of water mains varying in size from 4 to 48 inches in diameter, three pump stations, and six interconnections between TWW and other water suppliers.

–Compiled by Express editor Sam Sciarrotta

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TOGETHER continued from Page 1 killed nearly 20,000 people, 44 of them in New Jersey. Hospitals across the globe are suffering from overcrowding and dwindling resources. Local organizations have taken it upon themselves to collect and donate materials like facemasks and gloves to medical facilities and first responders.

Others, like David Friedrich, are advocating on behalf of local businesses (the story continues from the cover on Page 7).

Many of the items you see in this newspaper, like the one mentioned above, are the result of community members letting us know what they’re seeing and doing as COVID-19 makes its presence felt in our area. We’ve always enjoyed having this kind of relationship with our readers, but we need your help more than ever. Tell us your questions. Let us know what you’re seeing and what we should investigate. If we’re missing something, tell us. Send us your news tips to news@communitynews.org, or reach out to me using any of the contact information at the end of this column. We’re working from home, but I’m still picking up my phone and answering my email.

The working class is also suffering.

Layoffs and store closures seemed to spread in tandem with the virus. Many local restaurants and bars transitioned to offer takeout- or delivery-only services—an updated list of who is and

isn’t open can be found on our website, communitynews.org. There, you can also subscribe to our newsletter for even more information.

In fact, there’s a lot more on our website than we could fit into this issue. Our editorial staff has been working around the clock to produce dozens of articles, approaching life in this area from every angle imaginable.

Grocery store employees, delivery drivers and gas station attendants, among other workers, were deemed essential employees and therefore thrust into the forefront of the crisis right along with healthcare workers and emergency personnel. Bartenders, waiters and those who work in non-essential retail have found themselves dealing with sudden unemployment and uncertainty about the future.

I think it’s up to us to look after one another during this crisis, whether that’s done by picking up groceries and leaving them on your elderly neighbor’s porch or donating to a fund that supports non-salaried workers who are currently out of a job.

A lot has changed, but one thing hasn’t: the staff at the Express is still committed to providing accurate, timely news to our community.

We’re in it together, everyone. We can do this.

Contact SAM SCIARROTTA: ssciarrotta@ communitynews.org, (609) 396-1511, ext.

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It is important to note that new information regarding COVID-19 is being shared frequently and rapidly by these organizations. Paying attention to updated information is crucial to stay abreast of the situation.

Below are general questions answered so that residents can keep healthy and stay informed.

What are the common symptoms of COVID-19?

Those who have reported illness have ranged from mild symptoms, like a common cold, to severe illness even and death.

Symptoms such as fever, cough and shortness of breath may appear two to 14 days after exposure to COVID-19.

Populations at higher risk include older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes. According to the CDC, they seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19.

People at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19 should contact their healthcare provider early, even if their illness is mild.

If emergency warning signs develop, get medical attention immediately. These signs include difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion or inability to arouse or bluish lips or face.

It is important to note that this list provided by the CDC is not all inclusive. Consult a healthcare provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.

How long do symptoms take to appear?

According to the CDC, COVID-19 symptoms may appear two to 14 days after exposure. This estimate is based on what has been seen previously as the incubation period of MERS-CoV viruses, another viral respiratory illness.

What to do if someone has symptoms of COVID-19?

Upon development of a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call a healthcare provider for medical advice before going to a medical facility.

Here are steps to follow to protect others in the home and community if symptoms of COVID-19 present.

Stay home. People who are mildly ill with COVID-19 are able to recover at home. Do not leave, except to get medical care. Do not visit public areas.

Stay in touch with a doctor. Call before getting medical care. Calling the doctor’s office or emergency department will alert them that there is a possible case of COVID-19. This will help the office protect themselves and other patients, as well as allow you to describe symptoms and receive instructions on what to do next.

Seek medical care right away if illness is worsening. Be sure to get care if symptoms worsen or if there is an emergency.

Avoid using public transportation, including ridesharing and taxis.

Implement home isolation, which is separating those who are sick from other people in the home.

Wear a facemask if sick or if caring for someone who is sick.

Cover coughs and sneezes.

Clean hands often with soap and

water. Be sure to scrub with soap for at least 20 seconds, which is how long it takes for the soap to break down the virus’s fatty envelope. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

Avoid sharing personal household items if sick or someone in the home is sick.

Clean and disinfect all “high-touch” surfaces daily. High-touch surfaces include phones, remote controls, counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, keyboards, tablets and bedside tables. Clean and disinfect areas that may have blood, stool or body fluids on them. Most EPAregistered household disinfectants should be effective.

Wear a facemask if sick. If possible, put on a facemask when sick before entering a building. If not, try to keep at least six feet away from others.

Follow care instructions from your healthcare provider and local health department. Local health authorities will give instructions on checking symptoms and reporting information.

Call 911 if there’s a medical emergency: If in a medical emergency, call 911 and notify the operator of possible COVID-19 illness. If possible, put on a facemask before medical help arrives.

How can you get tested for COVID19? When should you get tested?

If someone is in close contact with a patient with COVID-19 or they’re a resident in a community where there is ongoing spread of the illness and develop symptoms, call a healthcare

provider and tell them about your symptoms and exposure. They will decide whether it’s needed to be tested. There is no treatment for COVID-19 and people who are mildly ill may be able to isolate and care for themselves at home.

To avoid overcrowding medical facilities and risking unnecessary medical costs or exposure to COVID-19, it is stressed to first reach out to a healthcare provider before seeking testing.

What is the cost of testing?

In order to avoid unnecessary medical costs, it is best practice to consult a medical professional over the phone before visiting a medical facility or testing center.

In the case of getting tested, the cost may vary depending upon which lab runs the test and what health insurance is held.

Although tests by a CDC, state or city public health lab are free to patients, these labs are not expected to run the majority of tests. Private or academic labs are not free, meaning an insurer could be billed, consequently billing the patient. If uninsured the bill goes directly to the patient.

Vice President Mike Pence announced in March that Medicare and Medicaid would cover the entire cost of the test. Since the tests have been deemed “essential health benefits,” they must be covered by most insurers.

Check with the health insurance company before getting tested, including those under a larger employers’ plan, to understand their cost and offerings.

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WHO CAN I CALL WITH QUESTIONS? Call a regular healthcare provider if you have COVID-19 symptoms before going to a medical facility.

Call the NJ COVID-19 & Poison Center 24/7 Public Hotline at (800) 962-1253 or (800) 222-1222 for general questions or visit nj.gov/health. The hotline is not to locate testing, to get test results or for medical advice.

For general information, testing and basic needs, dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211. For alerts and updates, text NJCOVID to 898-211.

Visit mercercounty.org to access links on updates of positive-test cases by county, compiled CDC information on COVID-19 and Temporary Time & Attendance Provisions for county employees.

CONTACT of Mercer County is a nonprofit program that offers a hotline for those in crisis in Mercer County at (609) 737-2000. For information on COVID-19, visit mercercounty.org/covid-19.

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FAQ continued from Page 5 Where are COVID-19 tests available in Mercer County?

According to the NJ DOH, the state is working to expand its testing capacity with new facilities.

A testing site in Bergen County, located at Bergen County Community College, started testing March 20. Initially it will only collect specimens from symptomatic individuals.

Symptomatic healthcare workers and first responders will be prioritized.

The location will have the capacity to collect 2,500 specimens a week. They will not test those without symptoms, people the state has deemed “the worried well.”

Another site in Monmouth County, at the PNC Arts Center in Holmdel, was planned to be opened by late March. There is a drive-thru site by appointment at Hudson Regional Hospital in Secaucus.

It is stressed that those with symptoms call their regular healthcare pro-

vider, who will decide whether testing is recommended and where to go. This is to cut down the number of those from the “worried well” crowding the sites and risking unnecessary exposure. These sites are for specimen collection for people who are symptomatic.

How is COVID-19 spread?

The COVID-19 virus is mainly spread person-to-person by being in close contact with someone (within 6 feet) or through respiratory droplets from an infected person sneezing or coughing.

Another way COVID-19 can spread is by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching the mouth, nose or eyes.

According to the CDC, people are most contagious when they are most symptomatic, although spread of the illness may be possible before showing symptoms.

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ness, people who may not appear to have COVID-19 may still be able to spread it.

How long is COVID-19 contagious?

Since this is a new disease, the CDC said they are still learning the specifics of how the virus spreads, the exact duration of the illness and the degree of illness it can cause.

Medical providers who instruct people to go under home isolation, as opposed to being hospitalized, have certain standards that must met before home isolation is ended. The criteria are: a time-since-illnessonset and time-sincerecovery (non-testbased) strategy, and a test-based strategy.

For the non-testbased strategy, a person who had symptoms of COVID-19 and was instructed to stay home can stop isolation after at least 72 hours have passed since recovering.

Recovery is defined as no fever without use of fever-reducing medications, improvement of respiratory symptoms and at least seven days since the symptoms first appeared.

The CDC said that although this recommendation will prevent most secondary spread and the risk of transmission after recovery is substantially less, transmission of the illness could still occur.

The test-based strategy includes meeting resolution of fever without use of fever-reducing medications, improvement of respiratory symptoms and a negative COVID-19 test result from at least two consecutive specimens that were collected more than or equal to 24 hours apart.

Those with lab-confirmed COVID19 who haven’t had any symptoms can discontinue home isolation after at least seven days since the date of their first positive COVID-19 test, and if there was no later illness.

When are cases expected to peak in New Jersey?

According to the NJ DOH, the peak number of positive COVID19 cases depends on many factors including how well mitigation strategies work, such as social distancing. Cases are expected to increase for the next several weeks as testing increases.

Currently, the state is assessing its hospitals and preparing them with surge and capacity planning in preparation for an increase in patients who need medical attention.

What are the best practices for avoiding and stopping the spread of COVID-19?

One of the best ways to stay protected from COVID-19 is to stay informed on the latest information about the illness through trusted organizations and medical and gov-

ernment officials.

Since there is no vaccine to prevent the disease, the best way to prevent COVID-19 is to avoid exposure.

Simple daily habits, like washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after being in a public place, or coughing or sneezing, can help prevent COVID-19 as well.

If soap and water aren’t available be sure to use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of hands and rub them together until they feel dry.

Be sure to thoroughly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces every day.

What not to do The WHO has straightened out some of the more pressing misinformation about the novel coronavirus.

Antibiotics do not work against viruses; they only work on bacterial infections. COVID19 is caused by a virus, so antibiotics do not work. Antibiotics should not be used as a means of prevention or treatment of COVID-19. They should only be used as directed by a physician to treat a bacterial infection.

Smoking or wearing multiple masks are ineffective against COVID-19 and could be harmful.

Vaccines against pneumonia do not provide protection against the new coronavirus.

How to reduce stigma surrounding COVID-19?

One of the side effects of the global coronavirus pandemic has been the social stigma placed on certain people, places and things. Fear and anxiety about the coronavirus have highlighted discrimination in association with the illness.

COVID-19 in some cases has been associated with a particular population and nationality.

Some groups who may be experiencing stigma include people of Asian descent, people who have traveled, emergency responders or healthcare professionals. Those stigmatized may be subjected to social avoidance or rejection, denials of healthcare, education, housing or employment or physical violence.

Stigma can have negative effects on emotional and mental health, in turn producing more stress for those groups. Learning the facts of COVID19 and sharing the proper information can aid in reducing stigma.

Who do I contact with questions?

Call the NJ COVID-19 & Poison Center 24/7 Public Hotline at (800) 962-1253 or (800) 222-1222 for general questions or visit nj.gov/health. The hotline is not to locate testing, to get test results or for medical advice.

Local updates can be found at hopewellboro-nj.us, hopewelltwp.org and penningtonboro.org.

Cases are expected to increase for the next several weeks as testing increases.

FRIEDRICH continued from Page 1 or donate money to support restaurant staff. Friedrich was “blown away” by the response.

“Our local restaurants are really the backbone of the community,” Friedrich says. “When my family experienced a house fire two years ago, the restaurants were among the first to step up and help my family personally with complimentary gift cards. And as a local principal, I can tell you that our restaurants regularly step up and provide complimentary services. And I felt it was time to give back to them.”

The campaign lasted for two days last week and afterward, Friedrich visited each restaurant to buy the gift cards and then deliver them to the contributors.

“I felt like it was so important for two reasons: number one, our restaurant owners needed some cash flow coming in. But just as importantly, they needed to see that the community was behind them,” Friedrich says.

He says the conversations he had with the restaurant owners while picking up the gift cards —always at a distance in order to observe social distancing protocol— were heartfelt and extremely moving. “If we were allowed to embrace, that would have occurred in nearly every restaurant,” he says.

He also received handwritten notes from many of the people to whom he delivered the gift cards. “It served as yet another opportunity why I feel so blessed to be a part of this community,” he says.

Boro Bean and Aunt Chubby’s Luncheonette were two of the area restaurants to thank Friedrich and contributors online for their support.

“We are beyond grateful and humbled for the outpouring of love and support for our little luncheonette,” reads a message on the Aunt Chubby’s page. “Thank you to everyone who bought gift cards and donated to our business. It is our commitment and Aunt Chubby’s legacy that keeps us open to help those in need. We are here for you.

“We would also like to give a special shout out to David Friedrich, who organized this fund drive for borough restaurants. Thank you

As you care for others, let us care for your pet!

A Facebook photo from Aunt Chubby’s Luncheonette shows a sign of hope outside of the restaurant.

David for your commitment to helping local restaurants in a time of need. We are extremely grateful. We love this town and the people who call it home.”

Boro Bean owner Ellen Abernathy shared a similar message on the Hopewell Pennington Update group page. “David E. Friedrich, we already loved you and your commitment to this special town, but this effort has really moved us at Boro Bean,” Abernathy wrote. “In these really uncertain times, it is so wonderful to know your community is behind you!

Thank you to everyone who donated and bought gift cards. It truly speaks volumes. We love this town and the people in it.”

Friedrich was keen to express that the campaign’s success is due to the entire community coming together to show support for local restaurants.

“The community rallied together in one of the most challenging times we’ve ever experienced and clearly demonstrated to our restaurant owners that we’re with them and ready to stand shoulder to shoulder with them,” he says.

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Mercer County Medical Reserve Corps seeks volunteers

By Michele Alperin

Mercer County needs you.

Faced with a growing number of COVID-19 cases, the county has put out a call for volunteers to join the Mercer County Medical Reserve Corps, a group that has been created to assist during times of crisis.

In the wake of September 11, the U.S. Office of the Surgeon General, established the MRC as a demonstration project, whose role is to identify, train and track volunteers who can strengthen local public health and serve if another human-made or natural disaster occurred.

MRC volunteer and East Windsor resident Al Grupper explains the government’s motivation: “When the World Trade Center fell, they had volunteers show up, but there was no management or structure. MRC has a chain of command and a mission.”

“We don’t self-mobilize; we are called out for an emergency,” Grupper says. “If Stephanie [Mendelsohn, public health nurse and coordinator of the MRC] says ‘Come,’ we have to make sure our family is safe first, then we can go.”

Mendelsohn, a Pennington resident, has been running from meeting to meeting and teleconference to teleconference, as the coronavirus continues to spread in the county.

She says the MRC has already surveyed its volunteers to see if they would be available to staff a county hotline (to help handle the multitude of calls arriving at each municipality’s health department) and to do phone surveillance to check whether people who had been in contact with individuals with COVID-19 have any fever.

“This is just the beginning stages; we want as many volunteers as we can get,” Mendelsohn says. “We have 359 volunteers, but with something like this coronavirus, not everyone is going to come, because they are worried or have someone at home who is sick or are a doctor or nurse working overtime.”

Potential volunteers include healthcare professionals and students in the healthcare professions, as well as nonmedical personnel to serve as administrators, clerks, receptionists, or translators, for situations like sheltering or sorting out people in triage where some people may not understand English.

To join the MRC, first go to njlmn.

njlincs.net and create an NJLMN account by clicking on the “Create Account” link. Once you have created an NJLMN account, click on “My Account” (located under the blue bar) and then click on “Become an MRC Volunteer” and complete the MRC application.

Then click on “Submit” at the bottom of the page.

Mendelsohn became a public health nurse for Mercer County about 13 years ago and was asked to be the MRC coordinator after its creation.

“MRC is here for public health emergencies like this,” she says, referring to the COVID-19 virus. A specific motivation for MRC’s creation, she says, was fear of another anthrax threat.

“If we had to open a POD (point of distribution) to be able to hand out prophylactic medications to the general public, we would need hundreds and hundreds of volunteers,” Mendelsohn says.

The Mercer County Division of Public Health has plans in place for many types of emergencies, Men-

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delsohn explains, and MRC volunteers are invited to help out when they enact these plans as if they were real emergencies.

“We have plans for a site, who would staff it and how it would work,” she says.

“We have to exercise it to make sure it works, and sometimes we find we have to tweak it a little bit.” Grupper has also participated in a sheltering exercise at the CURE Insurance Arena, an active shooter exercise in Hunterdon County, and some plane disaster exercises at the Trenton-Mercer Airport, where people would need to be triaged before being sent to a medical facility.

During non-emergencies, MRC volunteers help sign in people at health fairs and rabies clinics and staff tables providing information on emergency preparedness, tick-borne diseases, flu and flu vaccines.

“There is such a need for public health information, and to be able to have people who can answer questions and even hand it out is such a big service,” Mendelsohn says, noting that local health departments have limited staff.

The Mercer County MRC provides its volunteers with eight different trainings of two to three hours each, and on March 17 did one on the coronavirus. Volunteers also have the chance to participate in emergency preparedness exercises and or teach

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Grupper came to MRC via a friend who brought him to a shelter management class offered jointly at the Dempster Fire Training Center by MRC and the American Red Cross. The class taught him how to manage an emergency shelter for people who are not able to stay in their homes. He decided to go ahead and join the MRC because he had lots of administrative experience, some of it in a medical setting.

During Hurricane Sandy, Grupper had a chance to use some of the skills he had developed by running a comfort station on a shift in Western Mercer County and also helping at Trenton’s Sovereign Bank Arena when people from Atlantic City were sheltered there before being moved to Rutgers University.

“It was chaos,” he recalls. “A whole bunch of people that didn’t want to be there. We were separating them and trying to keep them calm until we knew what was the next step.”

“I look at us not as first responders, but as one-and-a-half responders. In case of a disaster or an emergency, the first responders are going to be overloaded; in many places we are there to back them up. I look at us as a staff multiplier,” Grupper says.

Grupper’s focus at MRC today is on personal and family preparations for a disaster or emergency, for example, what provisions you would need to shelter in place for two weeks or more.

“I am prepared to teach a class in the larger community if required,” he says.

For Andrea Webb, a registered

nurse from East Windsor, her introduction to MRC came via a piece of mail whose envelope sported the words, “Do you want to be a local hero?” After reading inside about the MRC, she realized this was something she had always wanted to do as different disasters hit our country.

“I’ve always wanted to volunteer as a registered nurse, put things in order, pitch in in an emergency, but unless you belong to an organization, you can’t just go to the site of an emergency and pitch in. I really felt as though I needed to give back to the community, and this was a perfect match,” Webb says.

“Everybody is there for the same thing—they want to volunteer and give of themselves, and different people have different niches they love,” Webb says. Dog lovers might volunteer at a rabies clinic, and longterm volunteers might lead trainings because they enjoy interacting with other volunteers.

Webb and her husband, who is legally blind and not a medical professional, became volunteers two years ago. They’ve done a lot of training, and in an emergency she expects that her husband might answer phones at a telephone bank, whereas she might be assigned to take vital signs and blood pressure, administer medications, and talk to people in crisis.

Princeton resident Dr. Charles McHugh, who is board certified in emergency medicine, with a sub-concentration in hyperbaric medicine, a treatment for burns, thinks he likely

heard about the MRC about a decade ago from one of the paramedics who regularly visited his emergency room.

Because one of his fields of specialty and instruction in the military was CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive) materials, a required module for MRC volunteers, Mendelsohn asked him to teach this class once or twice a year.

A few years ago the chief of police and sheriff requested that McHugh come out when an envelope received at Princeton’s town hall looked suspicious and triggered an emergency response (although it turned out to be benign).

He has also been the standby medic on the scene where MRC help had been requested at large gatherings.

So far he has just had to do a little first aid. “Fortunately, except for a few Band-Aids, I haven’t had to do anything drastic,” McHugh says.

Mendelsohn is a native of Union, where her mother was a beautician and her father, an immigrant from Ukraine, was a cabinetmaker. A first generation college student, Mendelsohn remembers wanting to be a nurse since she was a little girl, because she always liked helping people.

After moving to Pennington in 1995, her first job was at the Hopewell Township Health Department, and in 2005 she moved to the Mercer County Division of Public Health. She says she loves being a public health nurse, going out in the community and trying to educate people to prevent diseases like hypertension and diabetes and to break the

cycle of communicable diseases like coronaviruses.

Grupper grew up in Schenectady, New York, where his father was a retail merchant with his own business, and his mother an administrator in public welfare. He moved to East Windsor from Fort Monmouth in 1966 to work for RCA. He was part of the Reserve Officer Training Corps in college, where he studied business and joined the military in 1948, spending two years in active duty in Germany. When he returned to the States, he continued in the Army Reserve, working in civil affairs, and as a civilian was a contract manager, who did budgeting, costs and scheduling for aerospace, construction and research projects.

Looking to the current health crisis around the coronavirus, Webb says, “People are in a panic right now. Things are happening all over the place, and information and instructions are changing from minute to minute. A catastrophe like this is one of the reasons I joined the MRC, so I could go out into the community and still protect myself.”

Volunteering for the Mercer MRC, she says, is not only a wonderful opportunity to do things for the common good, but it also helps the underserved populations by teaching them how to avoid communicable diseases.”

That’s why she’s trying to recruit other people, including certified nursing assistants.

“We need every pair of hands we can get,” Webb said.

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Active Hollander a leader for HVCHS lacrosse

By Rich Fisher

Hopewell lacrosse player Chris Hollander battles on the field, but off of it, he must endure a medical condition that not many people have to deal with. It’s a rare affliction known as achalasia—an esophagus issue that affects the ability to swallow.

He has undergone multiple surgeries and takes medication every day.

While some young men might play the pity party and feel the proverbial grass is greener on the other side when it comes to health problems, the Hopewell Valley Central High School senior looks at others’ situations and feels his lawn is just fine.

“It kind of stinks,” Hollander said.

“It’s something I’ve gotta live with for the rest of my life but in retrospect it’s not that big of a deal. There’s kids out there that have things that are a lot worse. I’m just living with it. Everyone has their thing and this was mine.

Spending time at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, you see kids who have been in there for months and it really makes you almost grateful your issue is so benign compared to theirs.”

Hollander not only lives with it, he thrives with it in the classroom and in

athletics. As a linebacker/tight end on the football team, he was coach Dave Caldwell’s selection for Hopewell’s honoree at last month’s George Wah Scholar-LeaderAthlete scholarship dinner.

As a lacrosse player, he is the Bulldogs defensive standout as they head into a promising season. Hollander will continue his career at Ohio Wesleyan University next year. The only thing he can’t swallow on the field is using his condition as a crutch for failure.

“It’s not something he talks about too much to me, other than there’s some occasional flare-ups he has to get taken care of,” Bulldogs coach Matt Foret said. “But he doesn’t use it as an excuse not to perform.”

Caldwell feels there is no better example of a leader.

“Chris is a model of school standards, positive attitudes and dependability,” Caldwell said. “He serves as an inspiration to all of us who strive to be strong-willed in the face of adversity and challenges.”

Hollander took it to another level last spring after suffering a significant elbow injury prior to the season. He played the entire year wearing a brace on his dominant right arm and still made All-Division.

“A lot of kids would have had to sit out the season but he played the whole season not being able to use his right arm and never complained,” Foret said. “He’s the kind of kid who will show up and play hard for his teammates no matter what’s going on with him.”

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grade point average of 90.59 and is involved in a list of clubs and activities that is longer than the pole he uses to defend with.

Hollander volunteers for the Hopewell Valley Arts Council, does work for the National Organization for Rare Diseases-Achalasia, the National Foundation for Swallowing Disorders, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Special Olympics, and the school district’s Leadership Corps. He is a volunteer coach for youth lacrosse, personal mentor for freshman football players, a designated peer leader and a group leader for Hopewell Valley Clean Communities.

Amidst all that, he still finds time to be one of the top lacrosse defenders in the Colonial Valley Conference, combining talent with physicality and intelligence.

“When you put those three things together, it makes for a really good player,” Foret said. “He can play onev.-one defense, he’s really good as a team defender. He slides, backing up players.

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(Photo by Rich Fisher.) when it comes to the clearing game and handling the stick they might not do as great a job. His stick skills are phenomenal. We rely on him a lot in clearing situations. And he’s a threat to score when he crosses the midfield so that’s a really big asset for us.”

Born in Missouri, Hollander moved to Hopewell at age 5, and his parents signed him up for youth lacrosse in first grade His dad played for Division III Alfred in upstate New York and always loved the game.

“Plus it was a social thing for my parents,” Hollander said with a laugh.

“They got to meet new people through taking me to games.”

Hollander started as a short stick offensive player but one day at club practice for Team Turnpike, they needed some defenders and he picked up a long pole.

“I liked it a lot, so I stuck with it,” he said. “I played offense maybe one year but I’ve always been a defensive guy.”

Hollander played two years for Timberlane and made the Bulldogs varsity as a freshman. But coming home from a game late that season, he began noticing an issue with swallowing.

Several days later he began choking as the achalasia surfaced.

“It was one of the scariest things ever,” Hollander said. “Because it’s a pretty rare thing, the doctors had a hard time diagnosing it. But it finally got all figured out.”

Hollander had two surgeries during that summer and another one on the first day of school, forcing him to miss his sophomore season of football. Since then he has had five more operations but said casually, “they’re easy recoveries.”

Foret first started coaching Hol-

lander his sophomore year and was immediately impressed by how well he took to a new coaching system.

“When you have players that are really accomplished and a new coach coming in, you could get different things,” Foret said. “But he set a good tone for the team with being really receptive to what we were trying to teach him to do.”

It did not take Hollander long to adapt to the new stuff.

“As a sophomore, even though we had some really experienced players we put him on the other team’s best player all the time,” Foret said. “As he got more and more comfortable in what we were asking him to do, he was able to shut down some very good offensive players.”

The coach added that during his 10th grade year, Hollander got by on raw ability but got a little too overaggressive, leaving the Bulldogs vulnerable in certain areas. Since then he has learned to use better technique and play good positional defense.

Hollander’s abilities drew recruiting interest from several colleges, including some Division I schools. He chose Division III Ohio Wesleyan because it just felt right.

“They contacted me first, I did some investigating and made my way out there,” he said. “I kept an open mind and it was an awesome fit. I liked the coaches and players a lot. It seems like a place I can spend the next four years and have a family out there. I fell in love with it.”

But first, he’s looking for a big senior year in high school.

“This is going to be one of the standout years we’ve had in the past couple of seasons,” Hollander said. “We’ve got some strong upperclassmen and underclassmen. We have kids that can score at all levels, we have guys who stand up to the task of playing offense and defense.”

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Runner Bangerter has ‘everything you want’

By Rich Fisher

When a student applies to such high-octane academic colleges as Duke, Harvard, Princeton, Rutgers, Michigan and Northeastern, one might not consider him a blue collar guy.

But make no mistake. Elliot Bangerter is as determined and gritty as they come when competing in track and field. Don’t let the fact he has a 4.0 grade point average and takes undergraduate chemistry courses at Princeton University be misleading. He’s far from just a scholar.

“He’s tough,” Hopewell Valley Central High indoor distance coach Aaron Oldfield said. “He’s got everything you want. Obviously he has heart.

He’s a good competitor and he’s a nice surprise.”

Bangerter went through so many health issues his first three years in high school it would have been easy to give up running as a senior and just focus on being smart.

But the England native still battled and became one of the Bulldogs’ top five runners in cross country last fall.

He finished fifth in the 800 meters at the Mercer County indoor meet and, on Feb. 15, took third in both the 800 and 1600 and was on HoVal’s sixthplace 1600 relay team at the NJSIAA

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Group II Central meet in Toms River. came back. We didn’t have a lot of The top six finishers advance to depth this year in the fall. He came through in the end and solidified states.

“This year my goals were kind of that top five.

“He’s really kind of come on just to drop my times,” Bangerter said. “It’s really my first season I this year. Obviously last year you had Sean Dolan and haven’t been injured. It Will Titus and Sean meant a lot to see the O’Connor. The year work I’ve been putting before that you had in this year amount to some other really good something.” kids. I guess there It is something he has wasn’t an opportunity relentlessly strived for, for him to really shine. despite the injury gods Now all eyes are kind of constantly messing with on him, so to say.” him.

Bangerter was born “I’ve had a concusin Marlow, a southern sion, a back injury, England town an hour just a whole collection, outside of London. He really,” he said. “It was joined a running club at definitely difficult. I age 9 that was started by wasn’t sure what my Bangerter his neighbor, who won potential was because the unseeded heat of I’d never been able to see it. Definitely this year see- the massive and prestigious London ing myself improve a lot was really Marathon.

“She helped set up programs motivating.”

Oldfield felt Bangerter finally began in school so I joined that,” said to show his potential midway through Bangerter, who still has a strong English accent. “I’ve always been somecross country season.

“At the beginning of the summer what athletic. In England you would he was running pretty good,” Old- go out at recess and play football (socfield said. “He got hurt and went cer) with all your friends, so I thought away on vacation. It took him a little I’d try running.”

He moved to America at age 11 and while to get that level back when he said “it was definitely different but it was good to meet new people. I really like it now.”

He ran track at Timberlane and as soon as he arrived at HVCHS the injury problems started. It was Murphy’s Law for the poor guy. He skipped winter track because it was too tough on his knees and decided to try swimming.

Safe enough, right?

Wrong.

During a practice, as he was pushing off the wall, Bangerter became bang-header as he collided with a teammate, thus giving him a concussion.

Finally, this year, he has remained healthy and results are showing. He ran a 2:02 in the 800 at the CJ II race, and a 4:37 in the 1600.

“This year his leg speed has come along nicely,” Oldfield said. “He just lacks some experience. We saw that in the (sectional) mile. It was a tactical race, he went out super slow, but the second half of the race he was faster than the first half and not too many high school kids can do that.”

Oldfield feels that the 800 is Bangerter’s better race, which is why he didn’t run the 1600 in counties.

“The 16 comes before the eight,” the coach said. “Since he’s lacking the experience we kind of wanted to throw our eggs in that one basket in counties.”

Bangerter also won a few races in some small invitationals at Princeton University but because Hopewell ran

mostly relays in winter competition, he did not have a huge opportunity to showcase himself during the regular season.

The Group II state meet will be held Feb. 28-29 and Bangerter is hoping to get the top-three finish or wildcard time necessary to advance to the Meet of Champions in at least one event.

“The 1600 looks more promising,” he said. “I’ve run a lot of 800s. I’m not sure how much further I can take that.

I think I can get it down but I think I have a great chance in the 1600 of being more of a contender in our group.”

Oldfield and head coach Dan Johnson are hoping Bangerter can break his personal best of two minutes in the 800, and are looking for him to go under 4:30 in the 1600.

“He should have done that in the sectionals but again, it was a tactical race and he went out super slow,” Oldfield said. “He may do it at states.

I wouldn’t be surprised if he had a real nice PR.” While Bangerter would love to have more success, his favorite part of running is the camaraderie with his teammates.

“I love the group I’m with,” he said.

“Talking to the guys or girls, running with them, talking with them about track or other things, in and out of school.”

With a mind like Bangerter’s be prepared to talk about anything. He has taken a number of advanced placement courses and ran out of chemistry courses to excel at in high school. A teacher recommended him for the program at Princeton, and he is taking two semesters of Ivy institution undergraduate work this year. He got an A in his first semester.

“It’s interesting, it’s different,” Bangerter said. “It’s not as one on one. You can go talk to the professors, but the lectures have 100 or so kids in them. And you have different teachers for labs.”

Bangerter hasn’t narrowed down a career yet, saying he is looking into the sciences, business or engineering.

“Just not English,” he said. “I don’t like writing too much.”

His academic success has led to the aforementioned college applications, and he has also applied to some schools in England. While his future looks bright, he still shows a dogged determination to prove he is a standout runner. His sectional success certainly helped.

“It’s motivating to keep going for more,” he said. “I’ve still got groups and spring to get better. All this has definitely told me you gotta keep going with it; and you do get out what you put in. Sometimes it’s not gonna be apparent right away but it will come back around.”

Especially if you’re tough enough to stick with it.

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CAPITAL HEALTH BRINGS TRUSTED WOMEN’S HEALTH SPECIALISTS TO BROWNS MILLS New Office Provides Comprehensive Obstetric and Gynecologic Care Beginning April 2020, Capital Health OB/GYN – Browns Mills, part of Capital Health Medical Group, will offer comprehensive women’s health services in Pemberton Township and fill an important need for patients in eastern Burlington County and nearby communities in New Jersey. The new office is located in the medical office building on the Deborah Heart and Lung Center campus at 6 Earlin Avenue, Suite 290 in Browns Mills, NJ. The Capital Health OB/GYN – Browns Mills team includes DRS. ROBERT BERK, NEIL BLUEBOND, AMY HARVEY O’KEEFFE, MARK KUHN and ANNE WALKER, experienced and board certified physicians who have been providing care to women in Lower Bucks County, PA for almost 30 years before moving to their new location. In addition to providing women with comprehensive prenatal and obstetrical services, these physicians also offer annual women’s health exams, in-office hysteroscopy, open and minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery, cancer screenings, and minor surgical services.

“Being a Regional Perinatal Center, including neonatal intensive care for most at-risk deliveries, Capital Health has a long tradition of providing the highest level of maternity and women’s health

services in central New Jersey, “ said Dr. Mark Kuhn, co-lead physician at Capital Health OB/GYN – Browns Mills. “We’re excited to become part of that tradition and bring our expertise in obstetric and gynecologic care to women in and around Browns Mills.

“As a group in Bucks County, PA, we had a fantastic working relationship with Capital Health for many years, but we are thrilled to officially be part of Capital Health Medical Group,” said Dr. Robert Berk, co-lead physician at Capital Health OB/GYN − Browns Mills. “In addition to connecting our patients with a growing number of women’s health services, they also have convenient access to the other specialists and comprehensive services at Capital Health’s hospitals and outpatient facilities.”

Capital Health OB/GYN – Browns Mills accepts most insurance and joins Capital Health Medical Group’s network of more than 400 physicians and other advanced care providers who offer primary, specialty, and surgical care.

Call 609.896.1400 to schedule an appointment.

Who Delivers Babies at Capital Health?

The following physicians and midwives deliver babies as part of Capital Health Maternity Services provided at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell.

From routine deliveries to highrisk needs, they work in careful coordination with our team to provide the finest family-centered care, including a full range of prenatal, obstetrical, postpartum, neonatal, and pediatric options to make sure that your new family has the greatest chance for a healthy beginning. In addition, our Regional Perinatal Center at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell includes Mercer County’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for at-risk births.

There’s really only one choice for a hospital that meets all of your labor and delivery needs – Capital Health.

The following offices accept most insurances. If you do not have insurance, please contact Capital Health OB/GYN – Trenton (433 Bellevue Avenue, Trenton, NJ) by calling 609.394.4111. (Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm).

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CAPITAL HEALTH SELECTED AS SITE FOR STATEWIDE VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM One of Nine in New Jersey and the Only Hospital in Mercer and Burlington County Region to Receive Grant Funding As part of a statewide effort to combat violence as a public health crisis in our community, Capital Health has been selected as the only hospital in the Mercer and Burlington County region, and one of nine in New Jersey, to be a host site for the New Jersey Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (NJHVIP). The program aims to connect hospitals and medical facilities with existing community organizations that provide victim assistance and work to reduce violence.

Governor Phil Murphy, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal, and former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords announced the grant winners at the Mary Bethune Center in Jersey City, NJ on January 29.

“Hospital-based violence intervention programs (HVIPs) are proven to help reduce repeat injury, and reaching victims of violence at the time of crisis is the key to their success,” said Al Maghazehe, president and CEO of Capital Health. “With medical treatment and recovery as a starting point, Capital Health will help victims connect with our community partners who provide the social services, counseling, and education they need to truly heal and break the cycle of violence that has become so prevalent in some neighborhoods.”

Capital Health’s Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program will be managed through its level II Bristol-Myers Squibb Trauma Center at Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton and the Capital Health Institute for Urban Care. Bristol-Myers Squibb Trauma Center at Capital Health Regional Medical Center offers advanced emergency care for severely injured patients involved in motor vehicle crashes, falls, and assaults with knives, guns, or blunt objects. Capital Health Institute for Urban Care works to advance the health and well-being of Trenton residents by growing and aligning Capital Health’s services with those of its local partner

Present at the news conference that announced grant winners were Kim Watson and Dr. Eric Schwartz from the Capital Institute for Urban Care, Marian Moore and Dr. Dominick Eboli from the BristolMyers Squibb Trauma Center at Capital Health Regional Medical Center, Michelle Ruess from the Trenton Health Team, former congresswoman Gabbie Giffords, and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.

organizations. Capital Health’s selection as an NJHVIP site marks an important expansion of the Institute’s mission with a holistic approach to the violence crisis.

The NJHVIP program is being launched with $20 million in federal funding from the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), the largest VOCA award ever in the nation for an HVIP. These funds will support all nine NJHVIP sites for a period of 21 months.

Capital Health Institute for Urban Care works with a robust network of community partners in the City of Trenton to improve medical care while overcoming the complex social determinants of health. To learn more about the Institute, visit capitalhealth.org/urbancare.

The Bristol-Myers Squibb Trauma Center at Capital Health Regional Medical Center is a Level II New Jersey statedesignated Trauma Center. One of only 10 designated trauma centers in New Jersey, it is the regional referral center for severely injured patients in Mercer County and adjacent parts of Somerset, Hunterdon, Burlington, and Middlesex counties as well as nearby areas of Pennsylvania. To learn more, visit capitalhealth.org/trauma.

Introducing Capital Healthy Living An In-Home Program for Independent Seniors

From award-winning health care to reliable non-medical services and referrals, Capital Healthy Living is a comprehensive program of on-demand at-home care, developed to provide independent seniors throughout Mercer, Bucks and Burlington counties precisely the kind of customized, personalized assistance they want. When they want it, the way they want it.

To learn more – and to find out how you can become a part of Capital Healthy Living – contact us at 609-537-7087 or HealthyLiving@CapitalHealth.org.

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127 Shrewsbur y Court. Seller: Tomas Szekely and Szilvia SzekelynePapp. Buyer: Robin Tillou. Townhouse in Brandon Farms. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. $89,357 ($3,365).

31 Bayberry Road. Seller: Kirk Silvester. Buyer: James and Michelle Solomon. Two-story Rambler. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. $425,000 (-$8,000).

18 Woolsey Court. Seller: William and Nancy Kelly. Buyer: Joanna Huddy. Townhouse in Pennington Point. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. $265,000 (-$4,900).

3 Beechwood Drive. Seller: Judith Lois. Buyer: Sushant and Smriti Singh.

Two-story Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $625,000 (-$25,000).

592 Province Line Road. Seller: RObert Hollander Jr. Buyer: Bradley Schafer. Two-story Art Deco, Raised Ranch/Rambler. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. $370,000 (-$29,000).

128 Coburn Road. Seller: Jin Kyu Park, Chin Pak, Sookie Bae-Park and Eun Bae. Buyer: Eileen Samy. Townhouse in Twin Pines. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $349,000 (-$40,000).

191 Crusher Road. Seller: Douglas and Denise Cavalier. Buyer: Molly Girt. One-story Bungalow. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. $230,500 ($10,000).

12 Pond View Lane. Seller: Phillip and Teresa Hornick. Buyer: Michael and Beatrice Vine. Two-story Colonial in Hopewell Ridge. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths. $790,000 ($10,000).

8 Rosedale Way. Seller: CKTK. Frank and Linda Petrino: Matgaret Murphy and Michael Torpey. Twostory Colonial. 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. $845,000 (-$30,000).

13 Dublin Road. Seller: Javarg.

Buyer: Christopher and Kimberly Gunning. Ranch. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. $400,000 (-$20,000).

15 Patterson Avenue. Seller: Veterans Affairs. Buyer: Paige-Turner Homes Llc. Two-story Farmhouse.

4 bedrooms, 2 baths. $200,000 (-$89,900).

21 York Road. Seller: Robert Keith. Buyer: Frank and Linda Petrino. 1.5-story Traditional in Wellington Manor. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. $506,500 (-$23,500).

11 Maple Lane. Seller: Mark and Valerie Luedeke. Buyer: Alison Badgett, Constance Brinkley Badgett and Deborah Badgett. 1.5story Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $515,000 (-$10,000).

1 Fiske Court. Seller: Dan and Lorinda Swenson. Buyer: Reena and Rajesh Mishra. Two-story Colonial in Mershon Chase. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $575,000 (-$18,000).

3 Timkak Lane. Seller: Timothy and Linda Kiggins. Buyer: Brian and

Marlene McKenna. Two-story Colonial in Ridings. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $500,000 (-$75,000).

285 Harbourton Road. Seller: Sophie Johnson Estate. Buyer: Khaled and Sylvia Mohamed. Ranch.

2 bedrooms, 1 bath. $204,000 (-$26,000).

25 Morningside Court. Seller: Feldstein Properties. Buyer: Samuel and Jessica Klein. Ranch/Rambler.

3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $364,500 (-$14,500).

505 Tuxford Court. Seller: CKTK. Buyer: Rose Bauer. Townhouse in Brandon Farms. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $304,900 (-$15,000).

23 Wilfred Avenue. Seller: Carl Fuccello. Buyer: Christina Athmejvar.

Two-story Cape Cod. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. $158,500 ($9,500).

7 Hedgecroft Drive. Seller: David Bernstein and Andrea Zintz.

Buyer: Makonen Belema and Samrawit Belachew. Three-story Colonial in Brandon Farms. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $600,000 (-$24,900).

281 Pennington-Titusville Road. Seller: Russell Mullen Estate.

Buyer: Johnny Leung. 1.5-story Cape Cod/Colonial. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths. $450,000 (-$49,000).

4 North Woods Drive. Seller: Michael and JoAnn Hageman. Buyer: Bryan and Stacie Delaney. Ranch in Elm Ridge Park. 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. $550,000 ($59,000).

2 Keithwood Court. Seller: Leslie Ann and Kim Walters. Buyer: Shobhan Sabnis and Nupura Dalvi. Twostory colonial in Hopewell Ridge.

5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. $740,000 (-$49,950).

19 Crestview Drive. Seller: Green See. Buyer: Randolph and Leslie Mershon. Ranch/Rambler. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $389,000 (-$55,900).

111 Treymore Court. Seller: Sunjith Gopalakrishnan and Subhashini Appakutty. Buyer: Yashpal and Paayal Chawhan. Townhouse in Brandon Farms. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $370,000 (-$18,900).

Realtor® Owned HOPEWELL BOROUGH Jill Lonergan $375,000 MLS# NJME284746

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP Catherine C Nemeth $688,500 MLS# NJME281002

LAMBERTVILLE CITY Louis R Toboz $429,000 MLS# NJHT105728

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP Jennifer E Curtis $860,000 MLS# NJME287766

HOPEWELL BOROUGH Yalian ‘Eileen’ Fan $525,000 MLS# NJME289802

PRINCETON Barbara Blackwell $1,385,000 MLS# NJME281812

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP Janet Stefandl $535,000 MLS# NJME286766

PRINCETON Jennifer E Curtis $2,175,000 MLS# NJME286738

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP Susan Hughes $685,000 MLS# NJME284668

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP David M Schure $2,250,000 MLS# NJME266414

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63 Columbia Avenue. Seller: Henry and Mary Reath. Buyer: Margaret Westergaard. Three-story Federal/Traditional. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $570,000 (-$15,000).

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125 Voorhees Avenue. Seller: Anne and Kathryn Boyd. Buyer: Gorav and Jillian Kalyan. Two-story Dutch.

3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. $395,000 (-$44,900).

12 West Franklin Avenue. Seller: Eugene Schooley. Buyer: Timothy and Kelly O’neill. Three-story Dutch.

4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. $301,000 (-$9,000).

418 Sked Street. Seller: Lucas Van Ravenstien and Niria Lopez.

Buyer: Justin and Brooke Fox. Twostory Dutch. 6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. $745,000 (-$104,900).

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A reader wrote, “We have been asked to babysit two children. What are we supposed to do with these rascals when they visit us in Hopewell Borough? ” Actually, no such note arrived, but it seemed like a good lead-in to discuss what the Borough has to offer when you have the good fortune of needing to entertain little ones.

Most impressively, the Borough has four playgrounds: Two at the elementary school, one in the Gazebo Park, and one near the train station. In a town with a population of 1,940 (as of 2018), this must represent the highest ratio of playground to child in the nation, not to mention the many houses equipped with swing-sets just waiting for you and your young charges to boldly walk in and appropriate.

One caution, some of the swings at the school have been twisted or thrown over the top bar by arch criminals, behavior that is surely grounds for prosecution and severe sentences.

While no trains stop at the town’s station, no child could resist watching cars of the Delaware and Bound Brook Railroad rumble past transporting orange juice, oil, and garbage.

The hooting of their haunting whistles will be inspirational for those children who, later in life, will be writing blues songs about lonesome souls in jail.

If you are looking for the Doll and Toy Museum, forget it. It’s been gone for years. But there is a roomful of antique dolls with scary China heads at the Hopewell Museum. Even scarier is a photo of the spinster whose hoardings provided much of the furnishings of this 1877 house. Her grim expression clearly suggests that for years she slept beside the mummified remains of her unfaithful boyfriend. (See Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily” for confirmation.)

Also in this modest Victorian mansion is a collection of Native American arrowheads and stone axes. One charming docent found such an axe in her backyard and used it as a doorstop for years until she discovered what it was. The museum also has rooms containing Civil War uniforms and rifles, fire department hats and bells, old telephones ranging from crank-operated to dial, and samplers embroidered by children learning their letters .

If you need more history, the cemetery off Greenwood Avenue has grave markers dating back to the Civil War. Robin Schore is a resident of Hopewell Word is that the cemetery hill is great Borough.

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for sledding, but that was back when there used to be snow.

Across from the museum is the library, another Victorian building, with a winding staircase and child-height bannisters leading to the children’s room. Not only is it stuffed with books, but it also has toys and a rocking chair.

Perhaps you want to take your young visitors into the Borough wilderness.

St. Michael’s Preserve can be toured via an easy farm road past fields and flocks of sheep tended by sheepdogs. While walking these grounds that housed an orphanage until 1973, why not tell the children frightening Dickensian tales or, even better, read a few harrowing selections from “Oliver Twist”?

One end of the Preserve abuts Aunt Molly Road on which live not only cows, goats and sheep, but two emus!

Who needs a zoo or a visit to the Australian Outback? Also off the road is a fine loop trail with an easy climb allowing a spectacular view of the town and, if you peek through the trees, the Borough’s sewage treatment plant.

To enhance the children’s arithmetical education, consider engaging them in a rousing game of count-thevultures, the Borough’s official bird.

For aquatic action, Beden (Bedens or Beden’s) Brook runs throughout the Borough with branches ranging from terrifying trickles to raging rivulets. The brook is a tributary of the mighty Millstone River which, in turn, flows into the mighty Raritan and ultimately the Atlantic. Children can try to catch fish, frogs, and crayfish, and in warm weather cool off hot feet.

Since children love construction sites with heavy equipment moving earth and pouring concrete, there is always some building or renovation going on in The Borough. Currently, two houses are being built on East Prospect, site of the defunct funeral home, just waiting to be gawked at.

Food? The Borough has several child-welcoming restaurants (they have booster seats). How about pizza?

Its three pizzerias make the Borough the highest per capita location for tomato pies in the world. Since pizza is the primary staple for nine out of ten children, any worries about what-am-Igoing-to-feed-them are over.

If the weather is lousy and the timing right, you might catch plays, concerts or a cartoon festival at the Hopewell Theater.

While the Borough’s single liquor store is not necessarily on your itinerary, you might need to go there after the children have left.

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