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The Flock flies together Ravens football has first-ever undefeated season By rich Fisher For the first time in their lives, senior captain Nick Carella and his Robbinsville High football teammates got to experience what they had only watched on TV and in the cinema. “The atmosphere at our home games was something out of a movie,” Carella said. “There would be plays when we’d be driving the field and all I could hear were people screaming. I couldn’t imagine being another team coming to our field trying to deal with the noise level and energy the town brought
INSIDE: shout out to the Flock Masters to the game. It was unmatched. Campus for all their work.Spine But also the Even on road games thereTeam were Regenerative & Pain Institute the whole town got times our stands were louder parents and pumped up for the games too. It than the home crowds.” And why not? The RHS was a real blast, and I hope this community had been waiting is the start of something good DOWNTOWNfor TRENTON WWW. PATRIOTSWEEK. program and COM helps bring for this ever since the school opened. For the first time in more success in the future.” Receiver/running back/corprogram history, Robbinsville enjoyed a perfect regular sea- nerback Shane Martin, a junior son by going 9-0. It ended in captain, sensed an energy from unfortunate fashion when the the start and felt it grow. “People bought in early this Ravens were forced into an NJSIAA playoff play-in game year,” Martin said. “After we with Allentown that ended their improved last year, more people season, but that can’t detract came out to our games to supfrom the Autumn of ’19 for the port us and they were enjoying the success of our players, their family and their season. They came to away high-flying student section. “The team was into it for games too, which hasn’t hapsure, as was the school over- pened for this program in a all,” senior receiver/corner- while.” And the on-field success back Colin Tonry said. “We had amazing support from the had never happened before, Robbinsville Flock. I want to See RAVENS, Page 10 Luxury senior apartments will create a place to live, work, and play in Bordentown. Page 4
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Incumbents Chris Ciaccio, Dan Schuberth and Ronald Witt were all re-elected to township council Nov. 5. They defeated newcomers Roland Allen, Paul Kranz and Rakhi Upadhyay. Schuberth led the pack with 2,261 votes, which amounted to just over 24% of the vote. Ciaccio and Witt followed with 2,138 (22.83%) and 2,036 (21.74%). Kranz, Upadhyay and Allen received 1,029 (10.99%), 977 (10.43%) and 918 (9.8%), respectively. Ciaccio, 62, has lived in
Robbinsville for nearly 40 years. She has been a councilwoman since 2007—the slate’s longestserving official—and was previously appointed to the township Zoning Board in 1988. Ciaccio and her husband, Tom, own Tony’s Farm and Garden Center in Windsor. This is Schuberth’s second term on council. He was previously the chairman of Robbinsville’s Economic Development Advisory Committee. Schuberth, 35, currently works as the regional human resource manager at McMaster-Carr. He and his wife, Natalie, moved to Robbinsville in 2010. Witt, 52, is currently the president and CEO of Sweetwater Construction. He has lived in Robbinsville since 1998, and he
has been a councilman since 2011. Witt previously served on the township’s Economic Development Advisory Committee, Planning Board and Zoning Board. “We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our Robbinsville community for another four years,” the slate said in a statement. “Voters sent a clear message that they approve of the job we are doing and that property tax reduction and the protection of open space remain top priorities. We are committed to continuing the progress we’ve made on both of these key issues in partnership with Mayor Fried and his administration.” The council members said they plan to focus on the Foxmoor revitalization, develSee ELECTION, Page 9
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AROUND TOWN Ernie’s owner Catherine Palsho dies at 95 Catherine Marie Palsho, the longtime owner of Ernie’s Tavern in Robbinsville, died Nov. 15 at age 95. Her family and her poodle, Piper, were at her side. Palsho was born in Tonawanda, New York on June 12, 1924 to Anna and Herbert McGee. She had four younger siblings. She was raised in a Victorian bed and breakfast, her first exposure to the hospitality industry. Palsho attended Rider College. She met her husband, Ernie, when he was an employee at the Trenton train station— she lost a bag, and he helped her retrieve it. They married on July 22, 1944. Catherine and Ernie purchased the Robbinsville Hotel in 1947 and renamed it Ernie’s Old Robbinsville Hotel, where they lived, worked and raised five children. Ernie’s Tavern has been in operation for 72 years. “We wanted it to be homey, comfortable. We didn’t want any problems, especially because we were raising a family here. We wanted our children to come home from school and do their homework here,” Palsho said in a 2008 Robbinsville Advance story. Ernie died in 1999, and Palsho was determined to keep the tavern in operation. She never retired and remained at the helm until just before her passing. Palsho enjoyed golf, gardening and preparing her signature dishes: “Ma’s cutlet” and Buffalo wings. She also enjoyed get-togethers with her large family, including 11 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Donations may be made to the Ernest C. Palsho Memorial Fund online or mailed to the Ernest C. Palsho Memorial Fund, Community Foundation of New Jersey, P.O. Box 338, Morristown, NJ 07963-0338, cfnj.org/palsho. The fund provides scholarships to college-bound Robbinsville students.
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Malvern School student and Robbinsville resident Jackson Smith was recently honored for raising $1,450 for the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation through his own lemonade stand, as well as online donations. Smith was honored at the school’s recent check presentation to ALSF, with all schools raising $150,000. With this donation, the Malvern School will have raised nearly $1 million over the last 11 years. Smith was named Top Child Fundraiser at the ceremony, which was held Nov. 8, 2019 at the Desmond Hotel in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Patrick Scott, brother of ALSF founder Alex Scott, accepted the donation at the event. “While our support enables ALSF to help children battling this disease so bravely in a number of ways, it also helps us teach young children about the importance of helping others and allows them to take an active role in doing so, in an
Penn Medicine and Becker ENT have joined forces to continue their mission to deliver outstanding, compassionate, and convenient care to the residents of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Jackson Smith of Robbinsville raised $1,450 for the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. impactful way,” said Kristen M. Waterfield, president and co-founder of the Malvern School. “This is one of the most powerful things we can do as educators.” From April through July, teachers and Directors at all 26 Malvern School locations, including the Robbinsville location, engaged children, families and their communities in fundraising activities and events, including lemonade stands, carnivals, art auctions, fundraising partnerships with local businesses and more. One hundred percent of the proceeds from these efforts are donated to ALSF. The Robbinsville school was also recognized with a certificate of achievement for reaching its 2019 ALSF fundraising goal. The Malvern School is a year-round private preschool for ages six weeks to eight years. It has 27 locations throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. For more information about The Malvern School’s partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, visit malvernschool.com.
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in Robbinsville this month. The office, located at 17 Main St., will host a ribbon cutting Monday, Dec. 2 at 9 a.m. Located in Hamilton Township, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton,serves communities within a five-county area and includes an acute care hospital, cancer center, affiliated medical group, Lakeview Child Centers and the RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center. For more information, visit rwjbh.org/hamilton.
AROUND TOWN continued from Page 7 and Stephanie Renzi as a Street Urchin. Kelsey Theatre is located on MCCC’s West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Rd. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and students and may be purchased online at kelseytheatre.org or by calling the Kelsey Box Office at (609) 570-3333. Kelsey Theatre is wheelchair accessible, with free parking next to the theater. For a complete listing of adult and children’s events, visit the Kelsey website or call the box office for a brochure.
Council bans ‘transient accommodations’
Township establishes veteran services site
Robbinsville Township recently unveiled a section of its website dedicated to veteran services. It is designed to help users access veteran-related services at the county, state and federal levels. The site provides links to New Jersey Income Tax Deducation for Veterans, New Jersey Property Tax Deduction for Veterans, VA Healthcare and Home Aid and Understand a Veteran with PTSD. For more information, visit robbinsvilletwp.org/services/veterans_services.
$38K raised for Doran family
Friends Making a Difference, ONE project and 400 guests from Robbinsville and beyond gathered Oct. 29, 2019 to raise over $38,000 for Robbinsville’s Dave Doran, who was recently diagnosed with ALS. Over the years, Doran has been active with a number of local organi-
Robbinsville’s Dave Doran and family were the recipients of $38,000 at a fundraiser held in Doran’s honor. Doran was recently diagnosed with ALS.(Photo by Dennis Symons.) zations, including the Robbinsville Soccer Association, ONE Project, Robbinsville Irish Heritage Association, NAMI-Mercer, Saint Gregory the Great Gregorian Youth Ministry, Ancient Order of Hibernians, NJ Hunger Relief, Community Emergency Response Team, Doane Academy, Robbinsville Education Foundation, Lifetree Community Church, Ability Tree of New Jersey and Sikh Sabha of New Jersey’s Trenton Community Langar.
Friends Making a Difference is still accepting donations on behalf of Doran and his family. Donations can be sent by check payable to: Friends Making A Difference, 4621B Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ, 08690. Attention: Tom Goodwin.
RWJ opens new office Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton will open a new RWJ Medical Associates primary care office
Robbinsville township council voted unanimously to ban all “transient accommodations”—defined by state law as “a room, group of rooms, or other living or sleeping space for lodging of occupants, including, but not limited to residences or buildings used as residences.” Ordinance 2019-48 means Robbinsville homeowners will not be able to list their properties for shortterm rentals, such as through the Airbnb service. Council introduced the ordinance Oct. 24 after a presentation by the Robbinsville Economic Development Advisory Commission led by vice chair Elizabeth Meyers two weeks earlier. The state law does not apply to listing by real estate agents or brokers. However, municipalities can impose fees and taxes on local rental properties, in addition to state sales and use tax, if they were to permit use and collect the taxes.
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Want to be a patient here but don’t have dental insurance? Dan Schuberth (left), Chris Ciaccio and Ronald Witt were all re-elected to the Robbinsville Township Council Nov. 5. Also winning seats were school board candidates Christopher Emigholz, Craig Heilman and Jane Luciano. ELECTION continued from Page 1 oping Town Center South with Penn Medicine and turning the Route 130 corridor “into a vibrant commercial district.” They also plan to prioritze open space preservation and the Miry Run property. “Robbinsville is a great community because our elected leaders and residents maintain an open dialogue and consistently come together in support of common-sense policies and initiatives that improve our experience living here,” they said. “We are honored by the trust you have placed in us and we look forward to keeping Robbinsville a community we can all be proud to call home.” *** Incumbents also kept their seats on the Robbinsville Board of Education. Christopher Emigholz, Craig Heilman and Jane Luciano defeated first-time candidate Avery Hutchinson for three spots on the board. Luciano received 2,267 votes—
28.71%. Next was Heilman with 2,201 (27.88%), followed by Emigholz with 2,127 (26.94%). Hutchinson brought in 1,215 votes (15.39%). Emigholz, 42, has lived in Robbinsville since 2011. He was appointed to the board in September to fill Thomas Halm’s vacated term, which expires at the end of this year. Emigholz is currently the associate executive director/budget director for the New Jersey State Senate. He has three children in Robbinsville schools. Heilman, 50, is a controller for a midsized company in Pennsauken. He has lived in Robbinsville since 1998, and his daughter and stepdaughter both went through the school district. Luciano has served on the board since 2017, and she has lived in Robbinsville for 23 years. All three of her sons are in or graduated from Robbinsville schools. Luciano, 57, currently works as an independent consultant and owner of Lighthouse-Consulting Partners.
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Robbinsville’s Shane Martin runs with the ball during a 24-10 loss to Allentown Nov. 6, 2019. The play-in game was scheduled after Allentown filed a protest with the NJSIAA challenging Robbinsville’s playoff eligibility. (Photo by Suzette J. Lucas.) RAVENS continued from Page 1 as the nine wins shattered the record of six in 2006, when Robbinsville made its only other playoff appearance. It has been a steady climb since the Ravens hit rock bottom at 0-9 in 2017, which included a 33-0 loss to Willingboro in the season finale with just 16 players suited up. Coach Andrew Patterson points to that day as start of the renaissance, as current seniors Danny Surtz, Carella, Connor Fitzsimmons, Matt Heverin and Dayyan Hamid all gutted out that game and were part of the rise to prominence. The Ravens improved to 4-6 last year and opened this season with a come-from-behind win at Manchester to light the fuse to a historic explosion. “We had high expectations with a lot of returning veterans,” Martin said. “But we weren’t thinking about undefeated in the beginning of the year. We were confident with improving from last year’s record of 4-6 but I don’t think anyone was expecting 9-0. “After our week zero win against Manchester, we had a lot of confidence going into the next week and with each win, it kept growing. We played every game like it was our last and left everything on the field each week. Going undefeated meant a lot to our seniors. Most of them went through very tough times with their first official varsity season ending at 0-9 but they kept working and they never gave up on us.” Tonry played as a freshman and sat out as a sophomore before returning last year but said “we all own that (0-9 season) as a program.” “I don’t know if anyone foresaw this,” he continued. “We just wanted to start winning some games consistently, executing the game plans, and then things started to click and off we went. It was obviously pretty awesome and special, as only like 18 out of 300-plus teams in New Jersey were able to accomplish the
same. It really kind of became a mission for team once we got on a roll.” The more they won, the more the excitement grew. Outside the school, however, were the inevitable scoffers who pointed to a schedule that included seven Group I schools and tried to denigrate the accomplishment. “A lot of people were trying to bring us down but we didn’t listen,” Martin said. “Anything that was said or that was on social media was blocked out and we just focused on getting better. Every game was a business trip. No matter what people said, we stayed professional and classy.” Carella wasn’t about to let anyone ruin his enthusiasm. “After going through a winless season the way we did, it meant everything to the three- and four-year players to be able to turn that around,” the receiver/ cornerback said. “Going undefeated in the regular season is tough to do no matter the opponents you play. Anybody who’s played football can agree with that.” Tonry figured it just came with the territory and he’s right. Afterall, some people still think the Patriots aren’t all that good. “If you have success, in anything it seems, you will always have haters, but that’s on them,” he said. “We beat all comers on the schedule, which included some other playoffs teams, so I think it stands for itself.” Unfortunately, through no fault of their own, some people will remember the Ravens as the team that upended the playoff system. Although they finished 17th in power points in South Jersey Group II (the top 16 qualify), an NJSIAA ruling said that any undefeated team gets in the playoffs. Originally, the Ravens bumped Allentown, but because of sketchy wording in the ruling, Allentown was allowed back in, thus setting up the controversial play-in game just four
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Robbinsville quarterback Danny Surtz eyes teammate Colin Tonr y during a 24-10 loss to Allentown Nov. 6, 2019. The Ravens finished the regular season undefeated for the first time ever this year. (Photo by Suzette J. Lucas.) days after Robbinsville beat Haddon Heights to clinch the WJFL Classic Division title. “It was ver y weird,” Martin said. “We just came off a big weekend finishing 9-0 and we started to prepare for Wall Township. Before practice started on Monday, Coach Patterson called all the four-year seniors and captains into his office and told us about the play-in game. We were all excited to play Allentown because they’ve been a rival in ever y sport. The Monday we found out, we spent the whole practice watching film and preparing for them; and Tuesday was basically a full week of practice in the matter of three hours.” In fairness, Allentown went through the same ordeal and emerged with a 24-10 victory (although they had one extra day’s rest); then had to play Wall four days later. Not good for all involved. “It was a little tough,” Tonry said. “We played a late game on Saturday against a tough team in Haddon Township and didn’t have much time to enjoy it, or even recover before playing another game on Wednesday. We tried to make the best of it. One of us, as it turned out it was Allentown, played three games in 10 days which seems unsafe and not much fun.” Fun, however, was what this season will be remembered for amongst the players and their supporters. Much of it started with Surtz, who set a plethora of RHS career and season passing records. The three-year starter completed 53.6 percent of his passes for 1,600 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also rushed for 334 yards and 5 TDs, and had all the intangibles a quarterback needs. “Danny wasn’t only a great talent but he’s a better teammate,” said Carella, who caught 17 passes for 332 yards and 4 touchdowns. “I wouldn’t want anyone else to be our quarterback after all
we’ve gone through leading up to this season. “He was always looking to not only make himself better but also his teammates around him better. If you watch the film he’s always creating opportunities for big plays. If someone drops a ball he won’t hesitate to throw them the ball the next play, which shows how much trust he has in ever yone. He was 100 percent team over ever ything.” Surtz’s favorite receiver was Tonr y with 26 catches for 452 yards and 3 TDs, while Giordano had 15 grabs for 263 yards and 4 TDs. Martin, Matt Cooper and Tien Siplin combined for 43 catches for 513 yards and a touchdown. Siplin was the team’s leading rusher with 709 yards and 10 touchdowns, giving the Ravens some nice offensive balance thanks to their offensive line. Tonry felt, however, that what truly got the team over the hump was the performance on the other side of the ball. Robbinsville had four shutouts, including three straight at one point. “The big difference this year was defense,” he said. “We’ve always had the skill players, but I know the commitment to defense is what really helped solidify the team and drove much of our success this year.” Aaden Butler led the team in tackles with 62 (42 solo, 13 for loss), while Tonry was second with 59 (32 solo, 7 for loss) and Kyle Johnson third (58, 34 solo, 9 tfl). They were followed by Benat Quinn (42, 22 solo), Giordano (30, 20 solo), Connor Fitzsimmons (27, 14 solo), Matt Heverin (19, 18 solo, 13 TFL), Martin (27), Cooper (20), Surtz (17), Jaylen Gundy (16), Andy Neumann (11) and Dayyan Hamid (10). Heverin had a team-high 3.5 sacks and Fitzsimmons added 3, while Martin led in interceptions with 4. It was truly a season to remember, See RAVENS, Page 12
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RAVENS continued from Page 11 and one that Martin hopes will spark more interest in football, leading to more athletes coming out for the team for his final season. “I think the success of the program this year will raise a lot of interest for students to play,” he said. “I’m very excited for next year. We have a lot of returning players and I have confidence in the upcoming varsity players. The returning players will be able to help the kids that need to grow, I will be glad to work with
the younger kids. “Most students don’t know how great playing the sport is and how much fun you have. I joined as a sophomore after the 0-9 season and I had one of the best times I ever had playing a sport. The memories that you make with your teammates and things that happen throughout each season is something else.” That is especially true for Robbinsville in the Autumn of ’19. The greatest ever in the Land of the Flock.
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Capital Health First in the Region to Offer ROBOTIC-ASSISTED WHIPPLE PROCEDURE to Treat Pancreatic Cancer Capital Health recently became the only hospital in Central New Jersey and the Greater Philadelphia region to offer robotic-assisted Whipple procedures to treat pancreatic cancer. DR. CATALDO DORIA, medical director of the Capital Health Cancer Center and hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeon who specializes in treating benign conditions and cancers related to the liver, pancreas, and bile duct, recently performed this innovative surgery at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell. “Dr. Doria is internationally known for his work in developing cutting-edge cancer treatment,” said Al Maghazehe, president and CEO of Capital Health. “Since joining us last year, he has worked tirelessly to advance our Cancer Center. Becoming the only hospital in our region to offer a robotic-assisted Whipple is a major step forward for the Center, but it also shows our community that we are fully committed to innovation in health care.” Pancreatic cancer is among the most challenging gastrointestinal disorders to diagnose and treat, and for some patients, a Whipple procedure (technically known as a pancreaticoduodenectomy) is performed to surgically remove the affected part of the pancreas and then reconnect the healthy part of the organ to nearby digestive organs in order to complete the surgery. Until recently, this complex, technically demanding procedure was regularly being performed only as open surgery at Capital Health. “Performing an open Whipple procedure to treat pancreatic cancer, while effective, meant that the patient could expect a large incision and a long recovery time,”
said Dr. Doria. “Now, using the da Vinci Surgery System, we can aggressively treat appropriate surgical candidates with minimally invasive techniques that are proven to significantly reduce recovery time while achieving results that are comparable to traditional open surgery.” A specially trained surgeon like Dr. Doria uses the da Vinci Surgery System to insert miniaturized instruments and a high-definition 3-D camera through small incisions (roughly the size of a dime). Working at the da Vinci console, Dr. Doria’s hand movements are translated into precise actions that allow for a minimally invasive approach to the Whipple procedure that requires less anesthesia, reduces recovery time and puts patients at less risk for complications. Dr. Doria also uses the da Vinci Surgery System to remove cancer in the liver and bile duct. Additionally, in his role as medical director of the Cancer Center, Dr. Doria is assembling a team of surgeons from multiple disciplines who are trained in robotic techniques in order to make robotic-assisted surgery an option for additional cancer sites. To make an appointment with Dr. Doria, call 609.537.6000 or visit capitalsurgical.org to learn more. Health Headlines by Capital Health | Robbinsville Advance13
LUNG CANCER: WHAT YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF INCIDENCE: » Lung cancer is the MOST COMMON CANCER in both men and women other than skin cancer. » American Cancer Society estimates there will be about 228,150 NEW CASES of lung cancer diagnosed in 2019. » There will be an estimated 142,670 DEATHS FROM LUNG CANCER, accounting for 26% of all cancer deaths. » Nearly 80% of all lung cancers diagnosed are related to a history of tobacco use.
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» Smoking » Secondhand smoke exposure » Radon exposure » Asbestos exposure » Other chemical exposure
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:
» Cough that does not go away » Chest pain that is often worse with deep breaths, coughing or laughing » Hoarseness » Shortness of breath
SCREENING:
Who should be screened? Someone who has a history of heavy smoking and no apparent symptoms, even if he or she quit smoking within the last 15 years. How and why to get screened? A low-dose CT scan can detect a small nodule making it possible to diagnosis at an earlier stage.
WHEN SMOKERS QUIT:
Within 20 MINUTES of smoking your last cigarette, the body begins a series of changes to repair the damage to your lungs. These changes continue for years.
» New onset of wheezing » Weight loss and loss of appetite » Feeling tired or weak
TIPS FOR QUITTING:
» Nibble on low calorie items, like carrot sticks, celery, and apples; suck on sugar-free candy or chew gum. » Stretch out your meals, eat slowly and pause between bites. » Take a deep breath and exhale slowly. Remember, the desire to smoke will pass.
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Thoracic Surgeon Trained in Minimally Invasive Techniques Joins Capital Health DR. AFRICA WALLACE, a board certified thoracic surgeon, has joined Capital Health Surgical Group and is now part of the nationally accredited Capital Health Cancer Center, located at Capital Health Medical Center Hopewell. As director of Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Wallace specializes in all areas of thoracic oncology with a focus on minimally invasive procedures, including lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and tumors of the mediastinum (the area of the chest that separates the lungs). She also treats benign conditions of the thoracic cavity and esophagus. “I’m excited by the continued growth of our cancer care program, and adding surgeons like Dr. Wallace to our team allows us to offer state-of-the-art minimally invasive surgery to a broader range of cancer patients,” said Dr. Cataldo Doria, medical director of Capital Health Cancer Center. “Her training and expertise, particularly in robotic surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System, are tremendous assets for the Cancer Center and reassure patients that they don’t have to travel far to get advanced treatment for cancer and benign conditions in the chest cavity.” 14Robbinsville Advance | Health Headlines by Capital Health
Dr. Wallace completed her general surgery residency at Georgetown University Hospital and her cardiothoracic surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) in Pennsylvania. In addition, she completed fellowship training in minimally invasive thoracic and esophageal surgery at UPMC. “The ongoing expansion of services at the Cancer Center is a testament to Capital Health’s mission of improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves,” said Dr. Wallace. “I’m thrilled to be part of an organization that strikes a near-perfect balance between technology and talent under one roof at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell.” Dr. Wallace is part of Capital Health Surgical Group, a multispecialty surgical practice comprised of experienced surgeons who are experts in the surgical fields of acute care, bariatrics, breast, colorectal, general, gynecological oncology, hepato-pancreato-biliary, thoracic, vascular and surgical critical care. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Wallace, call 609.537.6000 or visit capitalsurgical.org for more information.
Vascular Surgeon Trained in Minimally Invasive Procedures Joins Capital Health DR. CHRISTINE LOTTO, a board certified and fellowship trained general and vascular surgeon, has joined Capital Health Surgical Group. Dr. Lotto’s areas of focus include (but are not limited to) open and minimally invasive repair of aneurysm disease, complex endovascular treatments of aortic and peripheral arterial disease, lower extremity bypass procedures, carotid artery surgery and stenting, and the management of the full spectrum of venous diseases, including treatment of varicose veins and spider veins. “Our Surgical Group is currently experiencing a period of tremendous growth and Dr. Lotto is a welcome addition to our team,” said Dr. Joshua Eisenberg, chief clinical officer of Capital Health Medical Group. “Her expertise, from traditional open surgery to state-of-the-art minimally invasive endovascular procedures, greatly enhances the services we offer. Attracting highly skilled surgeons like Dr. Lotto to Capital Health is great news for our patients, and for the community as a whole it demonstrates our commitment to offering advanced care that’s close to home.” Dr. Lotto completed her fellowship training in vascular and endovascular surgery at Harvard (Brigham and
Women’s Hospital) in Boston, MA and in advanced aortic endovascular surgery at L’Hôpital Marie Lannelongue in Paris, France. In addition to her clinical experience, Dr. Lotto has published and presented research on vascular surgery and other topics in medical journals and at regional and national conferences. Dr. Lotto joins a vascular surgery team at Capital Health Surgical Group that also includes Dr. Joshua Eisenberg and Dr. Daniel Lee, two board certified, fellowship trained vascular surgeons with experience in full spectrum treatment of the vascular system. “From surgical services and specialty practices to primary care, Capital Health is well known in the region as a leading health care provider,” said Dr. Lotto. “I’m excited to be part of an organization that has strong connections to the community and a passion for innovation in health care.” Dr. Lotto is part of Capital Health Surgical Group, a multispecialty surgical practice comprised of experienced surgeons who are experts in the surgical fields of acute care, bariatrics, breast, colorectal, general, gynecologic oncology, hepato-pancreato-biliary, thoracic, vascular and surgical critical care. To make an appointment with Dr. Lotto, call 609.537.6000 or visit capitalsurgical.org for more information.
Simple, Painless Hemorrhoid Treatment Without Surgery Hemorrhoids are a common cause of discomfort, affecting 75 percent of people within their lifetime. They can also be uncomfortable to talk about, and many people seek the temporary relief provided by ointments and creams in the hope their hemorrhoids will simply go away so they can avoid the prospect of painful surgery. Now, Capital Health offers patients another option: hemorrhoid banding with the CRH O’Regan System. “The CRH O’Regan System is a non-surgical treatment option for hemorrhoids that is fast, painless, and proven to be effective, with minimal risk of complications” said DR. MICHAEL KALINA, board certified general surgeon at Capital Health Surgical Group. “With no preparation or sedation required, the procedure can be performed in as little as 60 seconds. Patients can drive themselves to and from the appointment and immediately return to their daily lives.” Banding is the most common non-surgical hemorrhoid removal treatment in use today. A rubber band is placed
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around the base of the symptomatic hemorrhoid to stop blood flow to the tissue, which then dries up and falls off on its own in a week or two (usually during a bowel movement). Where conventional banding equipment uses metal-toothed forceps to grasp the hemorrhoid, the CRH O’Regan System uses gentle suction to reduce the risk of pain and bleeding. Since Capital Health introduced the CRH O’Regan System in 2018, Dr. Kalina has performed the procedure nearly 300 times. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kalina, call 609.537.6000 or visit capitalhealth.org/hemorrhoids for more information. Health Headlines by Capital Health | Robbinsville Advance15
Advanced Treatment for Depression Without Medication Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation at Capital Health – Behavioral Health Specialists For people struggling with major depression, Capital Health – Behavioral Health Specialists offers NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy (TMS), currently the only device approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for treating this condition. Major depression is one of the most common behavioral health challenges in the United States and can prevent those affected by it from enjoying simple pleasures and performing everyday activities. Neurotransmitters, produced by neurons in the brain, enable communication between the brain regions that control mood, but for people with depression, neurotransmitters become depleted or don’t function properly, in effect shorting out the mood circuit. “Medication can be used to increase neurotransmitter production, but it doesn’t work for everyone and can come with a number of side effects, such as headaches, changes in appetite, sedation, and sexual dysfunction,” said DR. CHRISTI WESTON, medical director of Capital Health – Behavioral Health Specialists. “TMS therapy uses targeted electromagnetic stimulation to increase neurotransmitter production, with the added benefit of activating deeper brain regions outside the treated area that also affect mood, all without the potential side effects brought on by antidepressants.” TMS treatment begins with an initial run-through that determines the region of the brain to be targeted and the
pulse strength that is required to effectively deliver treatment via a non-invasive coil that rests against the head. TMS sessions are just 18-30 minutes long, during which patients may feel a sensation like tapping on the scalp. To complete a full round of treatment, patients visit the office five days a week for 4 to 6 weeks. There is no recovery time needed after TMS therapy, so patients can return to normal activity immediately after each treatment. NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy is part of the comprehensive services offered by Capital Health – Behavioral Health Specialists to treat depression. If you think you or a loved one are experiencing depression, consult with your physician to learn what your next steps should be. Dr. Weston and her team work closely with referring providers to develop personalized treatment plans and will coordinate care with referring behavioral health practices where Neurostar is not available. Capital Health is one of only two health care providers in Mercer County offering NeuroStar TMS. Consults, and treatments take place at the Capital Health – Behavioral Health Specialists office, located in Hamilton, NJ. Call 609.689.5725 to schedule an appointment for an evaluation or visit capitalhealth.org/behavioralhealth for more information.
Colorectal Surgeon Specializing In Minimally Invasive Procedures Joins Capital Health DR. ASHLEE GODSHALK RUGGLES, a board certified, fellowship trained colorectal surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive procedures, recently joined Capital Health Surgical Group. Dr. Godshalk Ruggles focuses on the prevention and treatment of colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis), and other diseases of the lower digestive tract. She specializes in minimally invasive surgical approaches, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery (using the da Vinci surgical system) as well as advanced endoscopy. “According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosis in men and women in the United States,” said Dr. Cataldo Doria, medical director of Capital Health Cancer Center. “Dr. Godshalk Ruggles fills an important need at Capital Health, and for cancer patients in our region and the surrounding area who require the specialized care she provides, they can now get it without having to travel to a large urban center.” Dr. Godshalk Ruggles completed her internship and general surgery residency at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center 16Robbinsville Advance | Health Headlines by Capital Health
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‘Alien invaders’ endanger Christmas trees, other plant life By Julia Marnin Beware of alien invaders this Christmas, and be prepared to kill them on sight. That’s the warning the state Department of Agriculture has issued regarding the latest non-native insect to come to our region. If part of your holiday tradition involves venturing to a local farm and picking the perfect-sized tree on which to display your ornaments, watch out for unusual gray blobs on the bark of your ideal pine or fir. These gray clusters could contain around 30-50 eggs of an invasive species known as the spotted lanternfly, a winged insect native to China, that the state of New Jersey is encouraging residents to destroy immediately if discovered. Mercer County is currently under quarantine along with seven other New Jersey counties because of this colorful planthopper pest that has infiltrated the state. The spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula, has spread throughout Southeast Asia and Korea and more recently the east coast of the United States—mainly Pennsylvania and New Jersey. “While it is not harmful to humans or pets, (the lanternfly) does feed on 70 different types of vegetation and prefers the Tree of Heaven, which is an invasive plant that is present in much of New Jersey,” said Jeff Wolfe, an official from the New
This image from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture shows the life stages of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest that feeds on 70 types of vegetation, including the kinds of trees used in homes at Christmas. Jersey Department of Agriculture. He calls the spotted lanternfly, which is gray and red with wings bespeckled with black dots, “an excellent hitchhiker on any kind of vehicle or transportation.” That’s exactly how it entered the United States from overseas. Apples, almonds, grapes, hops and a wide array of trees, such as oak and maple, are among the types of vegetation that may be in jeopardy from the spotted
lanternfly, which gather in masses on its host of choice. It is as much as a threat to Christmas trees as it is to any other of the 70 crops on its hitlist, Wolfe said. However, he said the spotted lanternfly has not yet been found on a tree grown in New Jersey. The first confirmation of a spotted lanternfly sighting in Mercer County was in July of 2018, according to a press release from the NJDA.
Last year, there were media reports that a woman in Warren County, which is also currently under quarantine, found spotted lanternflies throughout her home after they hatched from two egg masses on the bark of her Christmas tree. It has not been reported as to where she had gotten the tree from. The egg masses are typically laid on smooth surfaces. The spotted lanternflies have been found mostly along the counties bordering the Delaware River, though some small populations have been confirmed in other counties, Wolfe said. Warren, Hunterdon, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Salem and Somerset counties are the other areas that are currently under quarantine. The spotted lanternfly was originally seen in Berks County, Pennsylvania in 2014, according to the NJ Department of Agriculture. A map, which was last updated on Sept. 30, released by the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program shows that the bug has also been reported in New York, Delaware, Maryland, Virgina, Connecticut and Massachusetts. These destructive insects attack trees by sucking out its sap through their sharp mouths, piercing through the bark. Sap seeps out of the areas they feed on, which attracts harmful insects such as ants, bees, hornets and wasps. They leave behind a honeydew excre-
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Checklist for Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Areas Before you move outdoor items from the quarantine area, check for spotted lanterfly egg masses, adults and nymphs. Make sure all items are pest free before you move them. Help keep this pest from spreading.
CHECK BEFORE YOU MOVE Recreational or camping Items: Backpacks, basketball backboards, bicycles, boats, boat trailers, campers, ice chests, motorcycles, motor homes, recreational vehicles, snowmobiles, tarps, tents. Outdoor household items: Barrels, cardboard or wooden boxes, outdoor poles, plant containers, firewood, propane or oil tanks, trash cans, refrigerators, freezers, storage sheds, shutters, storm/screen doors and windows, window awnings, outdoor furniture. Building materials: Bricks, cinder blocks, cement mixing tubs, lumber, roofing materials, tools and toolboxes, workbenches, skidsters, forklifts, pipes. Yard and garden Items: Dog houses, rabbit sheds, chicken coops, etc, barbecue grills, carts, cold frames, fencing, garden tillers, yard decorations, garden tools, backhoes, lawnmowers, signs and posts, storage sheds, tractors and trailers, trees, shrubs and plants.
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ment that eventually becomes moldy and kills the crops they attack. Although Wolfe said there has not yet been any reported crop damage in New Jersey, he believes “it is important that we remain vigilant in attempting to eliminate this pest,” to prevent that from occurring. State officials are urging residents in the quarantined areas to check their vehicles for any signs of the species before traveling abroad to prevent the spread of this insect. “The secretary of agriculture may temporarily designate any non-quarantined area in New Jersey as a quarantined area, if the secretary has reason to believe that the Spotted Lanternfly is present based on positive confirmation of any life stage of this insect by the Department, or by agents of the USDA APHIS,” states the New Jersey Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Rule in the N.J. Register. A checklist is available online listing for items that should be examined thoroughly for spotted lanternfly eggs. The checklist states, “Before you move outdoor items from the quarantine area, check for spotted lanternfly egg masses, adults and nymphs. Make sure all items are pest free before you move them. Help keep this pest from spreading.” After a spotted lanternfly hatches, it is first characterized as a black nymph with white spots before it transitions to being red with white spots before adulthood. The NJDA in their reporting guidelines classifies adult spotted lanternflies as one inch long and a half inch wide. “The hind wings have contrasting patches of red and black with a white band. The legs and head are black; the abdomen is yellow with broad black bands. Immature stages are black with white spots, and develop red patches as they grow.” The checklist suggests examining recreational/camping items such as bicycles and campers, outdoor household items such as firewood and trash cans, building materials such as bricks and cinder blocks, yard and garden items such as barbecue grills and lawnmowers, and children’s playthings such as bicycles and scooters.
When asked how the quarantined areas are being enforced, Wolfe did not directly answer. “We ask that during the winter months that people and businesses checked for spotted lanternfly egg masses, as they will hatch between 30-50 new spotted lanternflies in the spring,” he said. “The spotted lanternfly can lay its egg masses on almost any kind of surface. The adult spotted lanternflies cannot survive the winter weather, but the egg masses do.” The state is asking all residents who spot an egg mass to destroy them by scraping them off and placing them in a double bag and throwing them away. They also can be destroyed by placing them in bleach, alcohol or hand sanitizer, according to the NJDA. Wolfe said that is is important for New Jersey businesses and individuals that transport items across state lines to Pennsylvania and New York to have permits in case the location they are delivering to asks about the spotted lanternfly. “The permit shows that the business or individual understands the necessary precautions in preventing the spread of the spotted lanternfly,” he said. Businesses and individuals “are also encouraged to allow state and federal survey and treatment personnel to conduct their activities on their properties.” Information for permit exams and permit trainings for businesses are available online, as well as a list of New Jersey businesses that have been trained on standards listed in the quarantine order. Wolfe said residents are also encouraged to allow state and federal survey and treatment personnel to conduct their activities on their properties. The USDA can enter areas within the quarantined counties or with any Notice of Infestation-Treatment Order to investigate signs of life for the spotted lanternflies and eradicate them if needed. But residents are the first line of defense against the pest. Wolfe said anyone who sees a spotted lanternfly should first kill it if possible, and then report the exact location by emailing SLF-plantindustry@ag.nj. gov or calling (833) 223-2840.
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Performances, tours and more light up the holiday season By Dan Aubrey Traditions abound this season and beloved musical works and plays will brighten the spirits in this time when the sun is limited and the world seems dark. Robbinsville residents can kick off the season Dec. 3 at the annual Christmas tree and Hannukah Menorah lighting. The event will be held at the Robbinsville Township Senior Center starting at 5 p.m. Guests can enjoy a gingerbread house display, photos with Santa, free hot chocolate, crafts, a performance by the Robbinsville High School choir and more. A roundup of other area events follows below. Complete listings can be found at communitynews.org.
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Boheme Opera of New Jersey highlights its connection to Trenton—where it was founded over 31 years ago—with a presentation of “Amahl and the Night Visitors” at Immaculate Conception Church in Trenton’s Chambersburg section on Saturday, Dec. 7, 6 p.m. Gian Carlo Menotti’s 1951 Christmas opera of a boy’s encounter with the Three Magi is noted for being the first opera created especially for national television broadcast. Trenton native and company co-founder Joseph Pucciatti conducts the Boheme Opera NJ Chamber Orchestra and Chorus. Also on the program is Antonio Vivaldi’s sacred choral work “Gloria.” Immaculate Conception
The annual reenactment of Washington’s Delaware crossing occurs on Dec. 25 at Washington Crossing State Park. Church of Our Lady, 540 Chestnut Ave., Trenton, $25. Bohemeopera.com. The Newark Boys Chorus brings its “‘Tis the Season Holiday Concert” to Princeton’s Nassau Presbyterian Church, on Saturday, Dec. 7, 4 p.m. The internationally respected urban boy choir’s program includes American composer Stephen Mager’s “Tapestry of the Holy Birth” along with holiday favorites. Admission is a free will offering. Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau St., Princeton, nbcs.us. Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra’s annual holiday concert at Princeton Alliance Church takes place on Sunday,
Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. Founder Chiu-Tze Lin leads the orchestra comprised of professional, amateur, and student musicians through a program featuring selections from Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake,” Rimsky Korsakov’s “Christmas Eve Suite,” and a Christmas and Hanukkah music sing-a-long. $15 to $30. Princeton Alliance Church, 20 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro. bravuraphil.org. The Princeton University Chapel opens its doors to the community to hear solemn and joyful season music as well as join an impromptu community chorus. On Monday, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., the community is welcome to come together and
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make a “joyful noise” by singing selections of Handel’s “Messiah” in the annual “Messiah Sing.” Traditionally conducted by chapel music director Penna Rose, the event involves members of the chapel choir and organ, string, and brass accompaniment. Scores are available at the door, but participants are invited to bring their own. Admission is $5 for the general public, but students are free. Princeton University Chapel. (609) 258-3654 or princetonchapelchoir.com. The Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s Traditional “Holiday POPS!” strikes up the holiday spirit when it returns to Richardson Auditorium with two performances on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 3 and 6 p.m. Maestro Rossen Milanov celebrates his 10th anniversary with the PSO by taking the musicians and audience through a program featuring seasonal favorites and a community sing along. Also adding to the festivities are the Princeton High School Choir and the New Jersey Tap Dance Ensemble. $10 to $60. Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University. (609) 497-0020 or princetonsymphony.org. The Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey closes the year with its annual New Year’s Eve Celebration Concert at the Trenton War Memorial, Dec. 31, 8 p.m. Hosted by WWFM radio manager David Osenberg, the concert conducted by CPNJ music director Daniel Spalding mixes the tradition of welcoming the New Year with music from Vienna with music
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made popular by Hollywood, including “A James Bond Medley,” Gershwin’s “An American in Paris,” Richard Strauss’s opening of “Also Sprach Zarathustra,” made popular by “2001: A Space Odyssey,” and “Sing Sing Sing,” arranged by the late Trenton composer and arranger Bill Holcomb. Noted young organist Brett Miller provides a pre-concert show on the theater’s grand 1928 Moeller Theater Pipe Organ at 7:10. $45 to $75. Trenton War Memorial, 1 Memorial Dr., Trenton. capitalphilharmonic.org.
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McCarter Theater’s traditional “A Christmas Carol” gets center stage treatment in Princeton from Dec. 10 through 29. Based on Charles Dickens’s 1843 ghostly Christmas tale, McCarter’s production takes the author’s introduction statement to heart: “I have endeavored in this ghostly little book, to raise the ghost of an Idea, which shall not put my readers out of humor with themselves, with each other, with the season, or with me. May it haunt their houses pleasantly, and no one wish to lay it.” $25 to $80. McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton. (609) 258-2787 or mccarter.org. Kelsey Theater’s popular “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,’” now in its 20th year, returns for its annual weekend production, Dec. 6 to 8. Based on the beloved holiday poem by American writer Clement Moore and adapted for the stage by Virginia-based theater director Bruce Craig Miller, it is recognized as the story that brought Santa Claus into America’s collective imagination. Performances are set for Friday at 7, and Saturday and Sunday at 1 and 4 p.m. $11 to 13. Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. (609) 5703333 or kelseyatmccc.org.
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Roxey Ballet in Lambertville is also in the midst of presenting its annual “The Nutcracker,” at the College of New Jersey, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8, at 2 p.m. It’s the 26th year of the company’s own adaptation that mixes Tchaikovsky’s score, a magic nutcracker, 150 performers, hundreds of costumes, and Santa Claus himself. $25 to $56. Kendall Theater at the College of New Jersey, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing. (609) 397-7616 or roxeyballet.org. Kelsey Theater provides its annual Dance Connection production of the abridged and narrated “The Nutcracker.” Designed with young audiences in mind and presented by young dancers ages 5 to 18, the presentation is all about building both audiences and performers to maintain the holiday performance tradition. Friday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14 and 15, at 1 and 4 p.m. $14 to $16. Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. (609) 570-3333 or kelseyatmccc.org.
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The Old City Hall Restoration Holiday Train Show Project in Bordentown has already left the station.
Now in its ninth year, it’s on view Fridays through Saturdays, through Jan. 5 (except Dec. 22). Free and open from 4 to 8 p.m., the show features model trains collected by community leaders and members of the New Jersey Free-MO Modular Trains, Southeastern Pennsylvania, and South Jersey Garden Railroad Society. The old building in an old town will help transport visitors back to the days when holiday visits by train stirred the imagination— and with Bordentown being a stop for the nation’s first commercial railroads—it all fits. Old City Hall, 13 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown. (609) 203-0541.
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The Old Barracks Museum in Trenton’s British Occupation Day, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., once again sets the stage for the Battle of Trenton with the arrival of the 17th Regiment of Infantry—a Colonial era British troop. The event invites 21st century Americans to step back into the daily life of a Colonial-era British soldier. Activities include daily troop drills, musket demonstrations, outdoor camp cooking, and winter uniform preparation and repairs. The regiment was established in 2002 to bring the experiences of the common British soldiers alive—and in fighting condition. $8 to $10. 101 Barrack Street, Trenton. (609) 396-1776 or barracks.org. As always, the reenactment of George Washington’s Christmas Day crossing of the Delaware River to take Trenton—at the very location the major historical event occurred—is one of the area’s big holiday attractions. And there are two opportunities to catch this oneof-a-kind area event. The first is the dress rehearsal crossing on Sunday, Dec. 8. The occasion includes opportunities to visit historic buildings and meet re-enactors. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the crossing at 1 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for children 5 to 11, and free for children under five. Then there is the big—and free— Christmas Day crossing, now celebrating its 67th year. While the main event is at 1 p.m., come early to march with the troops, tour buildings, and join fellow countrymen and visitors waiting for the cannon shot that signals the launching of the boats. An early arrival also helps secure a parking place or a good viewing spot. Washington Crossing Historic Park, Routes 32 and 532, Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. (215) 493-4076 or ushistory.org/washingtoncrossing/index.htm. Patriots Week returns to downtown Trenton on Thursday, Dec. 26, with the biggest Revolutionary War reenactment event anywhere. Continuing through Dec. 31, the multi-day event includes tours of historic spots, camp reenactments, and the two-part Battle of Trenton, puppet theater performances, a Colonial-era ball, and more. While many events take place at or near the Old Barracks, one of the area’s historical treasures, the two recreated battles— featuring re-enactors with era uniforms and weaponry—take place on the actual sites of the original battles. Most events are free. patriotsweek.com.
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Pond Road athletics dominate fall sports season By Rich Fisher The Robbinsville High School feeder system appears ready to feed the Ravens athletic program some pretty nourishing morsels. This past autumn at Pond Road Middle School, the boys’ soccer, girls’ soccer and field hockey teams combined for a 24-2-2 record. The boys went undefeated, the girls lost once and field hockey lost once and tied twice. They not only won games, but did so while the athletes were prepared for what to expect when they move up. It’s all part of the plan, according to athletic director Mike Johnson. “Our coaches here have always had the mindset that our main objective is to have our student-athletes ready for the next level,” Johnson said. Boys’ soccer coach Connor Hayes knew exactly what Ravens varsity coach Jeff Fisher was looking for in a player, since Hayes was Fisher’s JV coach last season. He had good news to report to his old boss. “We were definitely in contact a lot throughout the season,” Hayes said. “This is a special group of players. If they stick together and stick with soccer, they can accomplish some great
The Pond Road Middle School girls’ soccer team finished the season with just one loss. things at the next level. Everyone got a lot of playing time this season. We were very deep with a lot of talent.” There were two 6th-graders in the starting lineup in Max Goldberg and Nico Matthews, while 7th-grader Owen Vorhees also started. Rounding out the first-stringers were 8th-graders Giacomo Bottoni, Ethan Brown, Grayson Hopkins, Alex Ivanov, Adrian Ivanov, Stefano Muscara and Bora Turker.
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Rounding out the varsity roster were 7th-graders Leo Daniels, Ethan Pagani and Mitch Shapiro, and 8th-graders Kanhav Bhatnagar, Jason Stark, Tyler Cohen, Blaise Grippa, Ayush Kumar Singh, Mateo Mosquera and Dan Silva. It was a group that looked out for each other. “There was no selfish play at all,” Hayes said. “Something that was very unique with this team, they were able to take set plays we put in and practiced for maybe 15 minutes the day before and execute those plays for goals the next day in games.” The junior varsity team featured Jackson Klaus, Chris Meehan, Santino Bottoni, Justin Cecil, Nick Grippa, Brody Kaplan, Eddie Keating, Alex Messinger, Zachary Miller, Marco Parisi, Tanay Samnani, Kavi Gandham, Andrew O’Reilly, Vishua Sathappan and Nathan Fleck. Girls’ soccer coach Kristina Fisher had feelings similar to Hayes. “The girls on the team really meshed well together on the field,” Fisher said. “Our ball skills were strong; we could possess the ball very well. We had a lot of give and go's between our forwards and midfielders. We shined in small spaces and fields, and communicated well.” Sofia DiMeola, a 7th-grade midfielder/ forward, led the team in scoring with eight goals while 8th-grade forwards Lizzie Andrus and Ashley Roberts had five apiece. Alyssa Spalding and Jordan Pancari, both 8th-grade midfielders, scored four goals apiece, 7th-graders Stella Cerniglia and Vivian Gallucio had three each, 7thgrader Ella Moir had two and 7th-grader Morgan Gonser added one. Eighth-graders Abby Horner and Perri Gonser were in goal, aided by 8th-grade defenders Bri Siracusa, Riley Solovay, Ava Surtz and midfielder Christina Rosica Rounding out the varsity roster were 8thgraders Kaitlyn Buckelew and Madeline Delcampe; and 7th-graders Caileigh Guzik, Grace Kohut and Ella Moir. “Ava Surtz, Riley Solovay, Briana Siracusa and Morgan Gonser were dynamite on the back line,” Fisher said. “They worked so well together, it was rare that the ball made it to the goalies. Even in the game
we lost, Witherspoon only had a couple shots; but they were just good shots.” Another defensive clinic came in a 1-0, double-overtime victory over Stonebridge, in which Pond Road scored with a minute remaining in the second OT. This time, it was the keeper who stood out. “Our goalie Abby Horner played a fabulous game along with our whole team,” Fisher said. “We came to play and the girls really stepped up and played well. We gave up the most shots all season in that game and not one went in. Abby had to make multiple saves off her line, she came out aggressive and on top in the end.” The JV team was also stellar with a 4-0 record. The roster featured 6th-graders Ava Aldarelli, Kate Andrus, Lindsay Castro, Hailey Kaplan, Hayley Lutz, Nica Martin, Emily Morgan, Gabriella Sabol and Julianna Scott, 7th-graders Tanvi Chandanala, Raya Chaudhuri, Julia Meddhai, Stacey Schaaf, Lilly Shoenfelt and Kellianne Shite, and 8thgrader Reynah Thakur. And while the JV looks to maintain success with the Pond Road varsity next year, Fisher is hoping her current 8thgraders can impact the Ravens program. “I had a blast coaching this group of girls, they made me love the game more and made me laugh along the way,” she said. Field hockey coach Jane Hutchison’s players made her and assistant Joan Oszvart love coaching this year, too. “Joan and I have coached together for many years, and our philosophy had always been to build camaraderie and a supportive team family,” Hutchison said. “That has been the secret to much of our success. We were very lucky to have a fantastic year. Many of our players started in their sixth-grade year and have been growing in their skills and abilities.” That group of experienced 8th-graders included Sophia Bottoni, Sorella Gallucci, Camryn Gartner, Kelsie James, Kendall Franke, Haley Krebs, Daphee Luong, Jordyn Pepper, Ashley Rohloff, Kalyn Rosica, Amanda Solares and Katie Ziliani. Seventh-graders featured Gabriella Bottoni, Corinne Ferrone, Sarah Klinger, Sophia Latini, Grace Malunow, Brianna Mosquera, Natalie Schwartz and Hailey Tkacs; while the 6th-graders were Sara Cooper, Ava Esposito, Gabriella Louis, Aubrey Nix, Emma Reeves and Grace Miller. It was a group from which the young learned from the old. “The other amazing thing about our team is the way the older, experienced players took the newer players under their wings,” Hutchison said. “They are patient and supportive, which is so important for the team. It also shows them as role models for the younger players.” “We hope that our current eighth-graders continue to play at Robbinsville. We have always been very proud of the fact that we are the feeder system to the high school. We hope the seeds we plant here will help them to flourish at the next level.”
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday, December 1
Nick Moccia, Working Dog Winery, 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, East Windsor, 609-371-6000. workingdogwinerynj.com. Free. 1 p.m.
Monday, December 2
Crazy 8s Math Club, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. mcl.org. Hands-on program for grades K-2. Register. 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 3
Non-Surgical Treatment for Knee and Shoulder Pain, RWJ Center for Health and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. Register. 6 p.m. Babytime, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609259-2150. mcl.org. For ages 6 months to 2 years accompanied by adults.. Register. 10:30 a.m. Mid-Day Toastmasters Club, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. https://4139. toastmasterclubs.org. Meeting. Noon.
Wednesday, December 4
Cancer: Thriving and Surviving Program, RWJ Center for Health and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609584-5900. Six-week interactive program. Free. Register. 1 p.m.
Thursday, December 5
Destigmatizing Depression and Anxiety, RWJ Center for Health and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-
584-5900. Free. Register. 6 p.m. Holiday Tour, Inn at Fernbrook Farms, 144 Bordentown Georgetown Road, Chesterfield, 609-298-3868. Tour of the mansion decorated for the holidays. Self-guided tour begins 4 p.m., guided tour 5 p.m. $15. 4 p.m. Create a ..., Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609259-2150. mcl.org. 11 a.m. Romp & Stomp, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. mcl.org. Music and movement program for ages 2-5. Register. 11 a.m. Christmas Traditions, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. mcl.org. Slideshow presentation by author and photographer Kevin Woyce. Register. 7 p.m.
Friday, December 6
Trenton Children’s Chorus, Sacred Heart Church, 343 S. Broad Street, Trenton, 609278-0822. trentonchildrenschorus.org. Winter concert. 6:30 p.m. Soul Collage, RWJ Center for Health and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. $20. Register. 1 p.m. Sing Along with Miss Amy, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. mcl.org. For children accompanied by adults. Register. 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, December 7
A Visit from Santa, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. mcl.org. Register. 10:30
a.m. and 1 p.m.
Sunday, December 8
Christmas Candlelight House Tour, Hightstown Woman’s Club and Friday Club, Hightstown East Windsor Historical Society, 164 N. Main Street, Hightstown, 609448-8388. hewhs.com or downtownhightstown.com. Tour of five private homes, Christmas tea and holiday boutique. $20. 3 p.m.
Monday, December 9
Crazy 8s Math Club, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. mcl.org. Hands-on program for grades K-2. Register. 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 10
Oh, My Aching Joints!, RWJ Center for Health and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. Signs, symptoms and treatment for osteoarthritis. Free. Register. 6 p.m. Tools to Manage Holiday Stress, RWJ Center for Health and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. Free. Register. Noon. Babytime, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609259-2150. mcl.org. For ages 6 months to 2 years accompanied by adults.. Register. 10:30 a.m. Battle of the Bulge, December 1944: Greatest American Battle, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. mcl.org. Presentation by military historian Paul Zigo. Register. 7 p.m.
Thursday, December 12
The Latest in Laser Vision Correction Surgery and Eye Health, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. mcl.org. Register. 7 p.m. Holiday Tour, Inn at Fernbrook Farms, 144 Bordentown Georgetown Road, Chesterfield, 609-298-3868. Tour of the mansion decorated for the holidays. Self-guided tour begins 4 p.m., guided tour 5 p.m. $15. 4 p.m. Create a ..., Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609259-2150. mcl.org. 11 a.m. Romp & Stomp, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. mcl.org. Music and movement program for ages 2-5. Register. 11 a.m. Chanukah Story, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville Road, Robbinsville, 609-2592150. mcl.org. Craft, story and snack presented by Beth El Synagogue. Free. Register. 4:45 p.m.
Friday, December 13
Sing Along with Mr. Tim, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. mcl.org. Music program for children accompanied by adults. Register. 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Saturday, December 14
Food & Fun for the Whole Family, Holiday Edition, RWJ Center for Health and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. Cooking and breakfast with
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CALENDAR continued from Page 25 Santa. $20. Register. 9 a.m. Knot Your Stress Away, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. mcl.org. Knitting and crochet program for all skill levels. Register. 10 a.m.
Sunday, December 15
“Slim” Jim Phantom and Jennie Vee, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-424-3766. mancavenj.com. 7 p.m.
Monday, December 16
Crazy 8s Math Club, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. mcl.org. Hands-on program for grades K-2. Register. 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 17
What is Pelvic Health?, RWJ Center for Health and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. Free. Register. 10 a.m. Babytime, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609259-2150. mcl.org. For ages 6 months to 2 years accompanied by adults.. Register. 10:30 a.m. Mid-Day Toastmasters Club, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. https://4139. toastmasterclubs.org. Meeting. Noon.
Wednesday, December 18
Winter Solstice Drum Celebration, RWJ Center for Health and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. $15. Register. 7 p.m. Kids’ Music Round, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. mcl.org. Music and move-
ment class for ages 6 months and older accompanied by adults. Register. 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Thursday, December 19
Create a ..., Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609259-2150. mcl.org. 11 a.m. Lego Club, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609259-2150. mcl.org. For kindergarten and older. Register. 6:30 p.m. and 1 p.m.
Sunday, December 22
Ed Hamell, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609424-3766. mancavenj.com. 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 26
Revolutionary Pub Crawl, Checkers, 14 S. Warren Street, Trenton. patriotsweek. com. Period pub crawl of downtown Trenton. 6 p.m.
Friday, December 27
State House Artwork Tour, New Jersey Statehouse, 145 West State Street, Trenton, 609-847-3150. njstatehousetours. org. Tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Public Buildings Arts Inclusion Act. See artwork incorporated into the capitol complex including stained glass, tilework, paintings, and sculptures. Reservations required. 1:30 p.m. Trenton’s Historic Legacy: The Old Barracks and the Trenton Battle Monument, Trenton Downtown Association, Riverview Cemetery, 870 Centre Street, Trenton, 267-201-3655. patriotsweek.com. Presentation. $10. Register. 11 a.m. Signs of the Times, Mill Hill Park, 165 E. Front Street, Trenton. patriotsweek.com. Guided walking tour from Mill Hill Park to Petty’s Run. Free. Noon. and 2 p.m. Trenton Masonic Museum Exhibition and
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Discussion, Trenton Masonic Temple, 100 Barrack Street, Trenton. patriotsweek.org. Free. 4 p.m. Alexander Hamilton and the 24 Cannons, Ellarslie Mansion, Trenton City Museum, Cadwalader Park, Trenton. ellarslie.org. Tabletop talk with David Bosted. Donation. 1 p.m. Brother David Brearley: The Most Important Founding Father That We Don’t Know, Trenton Masonic Temple, 100 Barrack Street, Trenton. patriotsweek.com. Free. 4 p.m. Patriots Scramble, Classics Bokstore, 4 W. Lafayette Street, Trenton. patriotsweek. com. Scrabble game for all skill levels. Free. 6 p.m.
Saturday, December 28
A Christmas Carol, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. The annual tradition of Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey through Christmas past, present, and future. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Hogmanay Celebration, William Trent House Museum, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609989-3027. williamtrenthouse.org. Bagpipers, music for harpsichord and recorder, Scottish snacks. Free. 1 p.m. The Trouble with Trenton, Warren Street Plaza, 101 N. Warren Street, Trenton. patriotsweek.com. American history presented by marionettes and rod puppets. Free. Noon. My Brave Fellows, Old Barracks Museum, 101 Barrack Street, Trenton. patriotsweek. com. Washington’s officers complet the Continental Army soldiers to stay six more weeks. $5. 2:15 p.m. Second Battle of Trenton (Battle of the Assunpink), Old Barracks Museum, Mill Hill Park, Trenton, 609-396-1776. barracks. org. Re-enactment. Free. 3 p.m. Musical Workshop Reading of The Crossing: The 10 Crucial Days, Adeth Israel Syna-
gogue, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence. thecrossingmusical.com. Actors portray the men and women who changed the course of history. $15. Register. 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 29
Alexander Hamilton and the 24 Cannons, Ellarslie Mansion, Trenton City Museum, Cadwalder Park,m Trenton. ellarslie.org. Tabletop talk with David Bosted. Donation. 2 p.m.
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Monday, December 30
Trenton’s Historic Legacy: The Old Barracks and the Trenton Battle Monument, Trenton Downtown Association, Riverview Cemetery, 870 Centre Street, Trenton, 267-201-3655. patriotsweek.com. Presentation. Free, Register. 11 a.m. Out with the Old, In with the New: New Sweden and the American Revolution, Trenton Free Public Library, 120 Academy Street, Trenton. trentonlib.org. Talk by Erik Burro. Free. 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 31
John Honeyman, Washington’s Spy: Unsung Hero or Urban Legend?, Old Barracks Museum, 101 Barrack Street, Trenton. patriotsweek.com. Interactive presentation by Tim Stollery. Free. 1 p.m. Hogmanay Bonfire and Open House, 1761 Brearley House, Maidenhead Meadows Park, 100 Meadow Road, Lawrence. patriotsweek.com. Celebreate New Year’s and the 275th birthday of Edward Hand. Free. Donation. 6 p.m. Countdown to 2020, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. mcl.org. Craft and celebration for children accompanied by adults. Register. 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. Peace Vigil, Historic Trenton Friends Meeting House, 142 E. Hanover Street, Trenton. patriotsweek.com. 5 p.m.
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FROM THE SCHOOLS
November reflections: beyond the black hole By Kathie Foster I recently read an article about Stephen Hawking, the brilliant physicist who, in spite of being diagnosed with motor neurone disease at just 21, lived a remarkable and courageous life. As a theoretical physicist, Hawking was intrigued by how black holes are formed and the prospect that they may well be doorways to other universes. The overarching message of his life’s work is an inspiration and one that many of us can relate to. In a lecture at the Royal Institute of London, Hawking once informed audience members that “black holes…are not the eternal prisons they were once thought.” He went on to add that “things can get out of a black hole…possibly to another universe. So if you feel you are in a black hole, don’t give up—there’s a way out…” How many of us have occasionally felt that life’s circumstances have drawn us into an infinitely deep and endless black hole? Some of us may feel overwhelmed, burdened by financial struggles and what feels like insurmountable debt. Our financial stability can easily flip with the loss of a job, a marriage,or additional health care demands. While our cash flow and debt level often create an undeniable financial
burden, they take a significant emotional toll as well. In a recent Employee Financial Wellness Survey conducted by PwC, “employees cited money matters, including debt, as the lead cause of stress in their lives, more often than they named other life stressors—like their health or problems at work—combined.” Grief can also pull us into a deep chasm. Various forms of loss can trigger a broad range of physical and emotional feelings that are so raw and all-consuming we see no way out. It is always important to recognize that there is no timetable for grief. For people suffering a great loss, grief can last a lifetime. And because it is not a linear process, grief rarely has a clear beginning, middle, and end. Sadly, the deep dark hole of depression impacts more than 1 in 20 children in the United States. As educators we are finding more and more students diagnosed with anxiety and depression at earlier ages. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, depression and anxiety among children aged 6-17 have doubled in the last 10 years but fortunately early detection is allowing us to address and service susceptible students. It is our hope that accessing resources both within and outside of school while at the same time destigmatizing mental health
concerns will make an important difference in the lives of our young people. Left untreated, anxiety in children can increase the potential for depression later on in life (Silk, et al 2019). Understanding the warning signs —persistent sadness, social withdrawal, self-harm, intense worries and fears, etc.,—can assist parents and educators in helping students see a way out of the black hole. As Stephen Hawking reminds us, things can get out of a black hole and may lead to new possibilities. With this in mind, it is important to remember a few recommendations from professional health experts. First, don’t be so hard on yourself. Whether you yourself have become stuck in the black hole or a loved one is struggling, know that you are doing your best in this moment. Treat yourself kindly, as you would a best friend, and remember that negative selftalk can lead to inaction and helplessness. Give yourself permission to slow down and function at a slower pace. Peace of mind and self-acceptance are essential for sustainable change to take place. When we or someone we love is suffering we may want to run and hide, isolating ourselves and family from the hurt. We may feel shame and blame ourselves for not being able to control the situation.
When we choose to isolate, however, we lose a sense of perspective because we allow only one voice, our own, to drive the narrative. Although it may feel safer, isolation can actually exaggerate the worry and anxiety and lead to deeper depression. As a school district, we continue to focus on the social-emotional needs of our students and staff. For the past few years we have invested additional personnel and resources to support this effort and this year we have added a counselor at both Pond and Sharon. These trained professionals lead group sessions designed to help students manage their emotions, resolve conflicts and feel more connected to others. The creation of a Director of Guidance role allows us to take a systematic approach to making personal connections with students and to create a healthy and safe school culture. Additionally, we continue to infuse social-emotional learning components within our classrooms and our curriculum at all levels. As we navigate the days ahead, it is essential to bear in mind that all lives are comprised of both sorrow and joy. Of greater importance, however, is knowing that despite the pain of broken plans, broken dreams, broken hearts we do not traverse this life alone. We each, in our own way, matter and we are all worthy of love.
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MAYOR’S COLUMN
Giving thanks around the holidays By Dave Fried December is a time of great thanks, appreciation and celebration. First and foremost, I want to once again express how thankful I am for the opportunity to serve as your Mayor. I am eternally grateful to the residents, businesses and civic organizations which do so much throughout the year to ensure that Robbinsville continues to personify the very meaning of community. Whether you are preparing to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or Diwali, my sincere hope is that you have a peaceful and safe holiday with your family and friends. Our country remains a great melting pot of cultures and belief systems. I’ve said it in this space before, but we need to embrace all of our customs and cultures proudly. None of us are the same, thankfully, and it is important to remember that differences are good. Division is not. A little less talking and a lot more listening would benefit us all. From an operational perspective, it’s been another very productive year in Robbinsville. Thanks to the hard work of our department heads and Business Administrator Joy Tozzi, we were able to cut the municipal side of your tax bill for the fourth straight year, an accomplishment unrivaled in Mercer County since the recession of 2007-08. Stabilizing taxes is never an easy task, but it is worth reminding that we have gone from having one of the fastest growing tax rates in Mercer County to one of the most stable. We recognize that municipal taxes are only one part of your overall burden - about 20 percent. The County makes up 21 percent, while the school district comprises roughly 56 percent. But every little bit helps, especially if we can at the same time increase open space—
as we did with the addition of the former Miry Run Golf Club this year—and continue limiting the addition of school children to our system by restricting residential development with any new projects. Township Council (congratulations to Chris Ciaccio, president Ron Witt and Dan Schuberth for winning re-election Nov. 5) and the entire staff in Robbinsville were especially dedicated to its Veterans, its senior community, individuals with disabilities and those depending on affordable housing in 2019. The second Project Freedom is under construction in Towns Center South and the Township has received very generous feedback since our acquisition of the former Mercer Mobile Home Park on Route 130. In November, we were honored with the New Jersey Governor’s “We Value Our Veterans” Community Award for our commitment and dedication to Veterans. In addition to an ADA-compliant website, an all-inclusive playground is planned for 2020. With a new administration in Hamilton Township set to be sworn in on Jan. 1, 2020, Robbinsville is looking forward to working with Mayor-elect Jeff Martin and the Hamilton Council on a long-lasting and fair sewer agreement that works for both towns. Hopefully, we also can reboot our quest for an independent zip code with the United States Postal Service, which has been blocked by the outgoing administration. The Community Addiction Recovery Effort continues to save lives and pay dividends in towns throughout Mercer County, while our State of Robbinsville Township “Pay it Forward” efforts have now surpassed $250,000 raised for individuals and organizations in need. Again, thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Mayor. It is truly an honor. May God bless you all this holiday season. Dave Fried is the Mayor of Robbinsville.
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