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Wallto-wall coverage Pond Road student raises money for lacrosse wall By Sam Sciarrotta

Lynsey Parrott lives for lacrosse. She plays for the Robbinsville Lacrosse Association and the Garden State Elite travel squad, and she’s constantly cheering for the Penn State Nittany Lions women’s team. So when the 12-year-old Pond Road Middle School student realized that Community Park was missing an important lax resource, she enlisted the help of her dad, Tommy, and got to work. Parrott decided to raise money for the construction of a lacrosse wall at the park, where the RLA girls’ program recently moved from Blakely Park. “They didn’t have a lacrosse wall, and they’re really used to improve our stick skills, catching and throwing,” Parrott said. “It helps us catch and throw, because it’s an automatic back-and-forth. Everyone uses it. It makes us better players, so we can grow the program.” Tommy started by setting up a GoFundMe page to raise money and set a goal of $15,000. It would be the first lacrosse wall on the east side of Route 130, he said, which would make it accessible to See PARROTT, Page 11

Their courage and compassion inspire us all. back on top Robbinsville softball The Robbinsville High School softball team won a state championship this year.

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one of three seniors on this ing that Robbinsville has that Ravens take ﬁfth in front of an RWJBarnabas Health facility. The words year’s NJSIAA Group II state reputation it’s so good to be couldn’t have been simpler, more soul state title in 10 years champions. part of stirring, it. Because now the “But just or winor more ningaccurate. a state title and keeping

next team can look at us and that Robbinsville reputation go “OK now we can take the despite all the craziness was tournament because of them.’ so much I hope that tradition just keeps As was the case with the so great and it meant “Heroes going and going because softchampions that came before to the seniors. work here.” “As a program there’s ball is kind of our thing in it, this year’s Robbinsville High softball team was fueled always something to live up to Robbinsville and I think the for a long time we were community kind of circles by the desire and pressure Three to and words of gratitude and encouragement that compared to the girls who around our drive and passion maintain tradition. capture the courage and compassion of health won the (Little League) World for the game.” “We know this year was workers here and across share yet,your there were those Series (and two state America. titles). ToAnd extremely rough on everythanks or toso support our Fund,the glory days who thought It was nice for usEmergency to win it Response one because of the pandemic and just keep the may be over after Robbinsville and all that,” said senior secvisit ourselves rwjbh.org/heroes ond baseman Kenzie Martin, momentum going. Know- won back-to-back state titles By RicH FisHer

in 2017-18. The Ravens lost a 10-0 decision to Bordentown in the 2019 Central Jersey Group II final and, after last year’s shutdown, suddenly seemed like an afterthought. Coach Lisa Rich used that to her advantage prior to the state final against Verona. “I told them ‘Not even the newspapers were saying you were a team to watch,’” Rich said. “Literally no one talked about us, they thought we were totally done after Shea Walsh’s class graduated two See RAVENS, Page 8

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Council takes steps to opt out of cannabis business By a 5-0 vote June 24, Robbinsville Township Council introduced an ordinance opting out of allowing cannabis businesses. Should the ordinance pass on the second reading, it would opt Robbinsville out of all licensing classes available through the new cannabis legislation signed by Gov. Phil Murphy in February. The governing body can still vote to opt-in regarding one, or all of the licenses. The primary reason for the ordinance, council members said, was the “absence of concrete rules and regulations. ” Township officials and residents will have to opportunity to discuss what they want to be allowed, or prohibited, when it comes to recreational cannabis businesses locating and operating in the township, a press release said. “Our residents are in support of (the new cannabis legalization legislation), but I know they are also in support of this town, and they don't want us to make any rash decisions when it comes to this ver y vague law the way that it reads,” Cipriano said.

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Under the new legislation, municipalities must vote to opt-out of allowing businesses to operate under the six newly-created licenses by Aug. 21. If a municipality fails to take any action by then, all six classes of licenses will automatically be allowed in the municipality, subject to certain zoning restrictions depending upon the class of license. After Aug. 21, municipalities will be locked into any decision they make concerning the licenses for five years. Municipalities can decide to opt-in at any time, then will be held to the five-year rule, under current legislation. The law establishes cannabis as the name for substance produced and consumed legally and marijuana as the illegally produced, sold or consumed substance. The six licenses are Cannabis Cultivator, Cannabis Manufacturer, Cannabis Wholesaler, Cannabis Distributor, Cannabis Retailer and Cannabis Delivery Service. Municipalities cannot stop cannabis items and supplies from being delivered to consumers within their borders according to the law.

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Township residents Noushin Kanani (left) and Brian Hayes (second from left), joined township council members Mike Cipriano, Chris Ciaccio, Debbie Blakely and Vince Calcagno (right), along with business administrator Joy Tozzi, assistant business administrator Jewel Morgan and director of community development Paul Renaud celebrated Pride Month with a proclamation from Mayor Dave Fried in June. Vets’ 33,000 square-foot specialty and emergency hospital for pets in Robbinsville, New Jersey. It features a new, multi-million-dollar Varian Halcyon linear accelerator, which will be used for radiation oncology. Additionally, chemotherapy and other cancer treatment options are also available. “We’re excited to offer this new lifeprolonging service for pets in New Jersey and Pennsylvania,” said Dr. Daniel Stobie, Chief of Staff and Founder of NorthStar Vets. “When it comes to radiation therapy, this device is simply one of the best currently available on the market for either people or pets.” The comprehensive cancer care center in Robbinsville will be overseen on-site by Dr. Rick Chetney, a boardcertified radiation oncologist, and Dr. Lisa Barber, a board-certified medical oncologist. Additionally, PetCure Oncology’s network of 13 board-certified oncologists will be available to support the location remotely. PetCure Oncology operates eight locations in seven states, and their network of hospitals, doctors and therapists, is the leading radiation therapy provider for pets with cancer in the world. PetCure Oncology has treated patients from as far away as England, Alaska, Hawaii and Mexico. NorthStar Vets specializes in avian and exotic medicine, cardiology, clinical pathology, dentistry and oral surgery, dermatology, emergency and critical care, hemodialysis, internal medicine, interventional radiology, medical oncology, neurology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pet loss and bereavement support, radiation oncolPet oncology center opens ogy, radioiodine (I-131), radiology, rehabilitation and pain management, at NorthStar surgery, teleradiology and therioPet parents in central New Jer- genology (reproductive medicine). PetCure Oncology in Robbinsville is sey and eastern Pennsylvania have a new way to tackle cancer for their located at 315 Robbinsville Allentown Rd. furry loved ones thanks to a collaboration between NorthStar VETS and WHAT DID WE MISS? What are you PetCure Oncology, which opened an noticing in your community? What expanded cancer treatment center on stories do you think we should tell? Do June 7 in Robbinsville. you have news to share? We want to The new comprehensive cancer hear from you. Send your news or tips to care center is located at NorthStar news@communitynews.org. age assessed home in Robbinsville valued at $378,500. A penny in the Robbinsville tax rate is worth $264,254.59. Among the key investments is $200,000 ($600,000 over three years) to join the Mercer County Police Radio System, which will expand coverage. The current system is at the end of its useful life and the new system will allow immediate communication ability with other municipal, county and state agencies. If the Mercer County Rapid Response partnership is activated, the RTPD’s new radios will provide interoperability with other responding agencies. “Considering everything we've all been through and emerging from a pandemic, nine straight years of flat or reduced taxes is just remarkable,” Township Council President Mike Cipriano said. Other allocations include $1.67 million for water main improvements at Newtown Village, approximately $2 million to construct an all-purpose recreation facility near the old pool at Miry Run, $220,000 to expand the existing and very popular volleyball courts at the Municipal Complex behind the library and funding for a new all-abilities playground at Tantum Park. As part of a three-year project, $350,000 from the open space fund has been allocated for walking and biking paths, along with other elements at Miry Run. Funds also have been earmarked for additional affordable housing programs and road restoration projects, including the completion of Voelbel Road and the developments at Hillside and Windswept.

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The Robbinsville High School softball team celebrates after its state championship victory. Martin was a bit of an unknown as her only high school experience came as a freshman pinch-runner for the 2018 champs. She tore her ACL as a sophomore and sat out last year with everyone else. Rounding things out were freshman

Sorella Gallucci at third, Goodman in left, junior Sofia Papa in center and Hopkins, who was a standout infielder, in right. Junior Becky Blitz was an offensive force as an outfielder/designated player. “There were just so many times

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The Ravens were a bit of an underdog heading into tournament season this year. they hadn’t done before and they stepped into that role and did their best. It really shows how athletic they are and how they can truly adapt to the scenarios they’re in.” Martin paced the team in hits with 47 while Klepper led in homers (7), runs (43) and RBIs (38). The senior trio of Martin, Klepper and Hopkins combined to go 172260 (.662) with 85 RBIs, 114 runs and 37 extra-base hits. They also provided the leadership expected of upperclassmen. “The three of us have been friends forever, going to the World Series side by side,” Martin said. “It was so great to spend the year with them. I think our chemistry on and off the field helped the team dynamic in a way. We are leaders naturally and I think our personal characteristics kind of contribute and fuel the team environment. I think it’s so important to have a good connection with your teammates. It really does help.” The underclassmen served notice that the Ravens can still contend for future championships. Papa (.434, 32 RBIs), Blitz (.360, 5 triples, 3 HR, 25 RBIs), Goodman (.319, 18 RBIs) and Pacifico (.412, 24 RBIs) all swung hefty bats. Krebs hit a solid .297 with 14 RBIs and Gallucci had four homers and seven doubles among her 22 hits while driving in 14 runs. “I never expected our team to have one of the most powerful offenses in the state,” said Rich of a squad that had a .400 team average with 20 home runs, 22 triples and 57 doubles. Krebs was the main pitcher, carving out a 2.59 ERA with 68 strikeouts in 102.6 innings. Junior Cheyanne Weigand and freshman Katie Ziliani also got time in the circle. “I had a feeling of what my pitching staff was gonna look like but you don’t know what kind of improvement they’ll make in a two-year span from

being freshmen to now being juniors,” Rich said. “We went through a lot of ups and downs. We had some really challenging days.” Two of those days came in the Colonial Valley Conference Tournament. The Ravens had to hold off a late charge by West Windsor-Plainsboro South to survive an 11-9 victory in the quarterfinals. Robbinsville suffered major heartbreak in the finals. After taking a 6-1 lead on topseeded Notre Dame, the Ravens allowed six runs in the bottom of the sixth to lose 7-6. The loss could have devastated them. Instead, it did just the opposite as Robbinsville won nine straight before a season-ending loss to Clayton in the Tournament of Champions. Included was a win over Bordentown in the CJ II title game to avenge the 2019 setback. “I don’t think we hung our heads after that Notre Dame loss,” Rich said. “I think we were pretty mad at ourselves honestly. As I look back, I wasn’t upset about that game. Yes I was upset that we lost, but we won the majority of that game and that’s what I needed them to focus on to move forward. It just shows you how quickly things can turn around and you can’t just assume you won when you’re up five runs with a couple at-bats left.” Martin re-enforced that thought. “I don’t think that loss determined what we had inside of us,” she said. “I don’t think it determined how great we could be and what our potential was. Obviously any loss hurts but we just learned from that situation. We just decided to put our best foot forward and use that as fuel to gain confidence and drive us in the post-season tournament. I think that’s where we found a lot of our chemistry. We decided ‘OK we’re gonna do this now.’” They did it all right, proving the tradition is alive and well.

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Gas up the grill and get those sparklers ready—July 4 is just around the corner. Outside of your backyard, though, there are plenty of events throughout the region to help you celebrate. Here are some ways to say hello to summer, down the shore and beyond.

Revolutionary Pub Crawl The area’s connection to the American Revolution is a local favorite—what better way to celebrate that than with a few flagons of ale? Bordentown Walking Tours will host a Revolutionary Pub Crawl July 3, noon to 4 p.m. Tour guide Mark Neurohr-Pierpaoli will lead revelers through Bordentown City’s history of wine, beer and booze via four local bars—learn about famous residents like Thomas Paine and Francis Hopkinson, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, while hearing juicy tales of Bordentown’s love of brew from Colonial times through the Prohibition. Tickets are $75 and include a drink at

each bar, food at every stop, a guided tour and pub crawl deals like craft cocktails and drink specials. More information: bordentownwalkingtours.com.

Cape May City Independence Day Parade String bands, performers, cars, veterans organizations and local officials will travel down Cape May’s Beach Drive starting at noon on July 3. Keep an eye out for festive golf carts, bicycles and baby carriages, all entered in the Best Decorated contest. Community groups are invited to participate in the parade. Those interested should contact the Cape May Department of Civic Affairs at (609) 884-9565. More information: capemaycity.com.

WMGK Freedom Festival Around here, nothing quite says summer like that signature Jersey Shore sound. Okay, maybe that’s just the Springsteen obsessive in me talking, but

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check out the racing and swimming pigs at the leAd fest state fair, set for July 1-11 at Mercer county Park.

Enjoy 11 days of fun at the LEAD Fest State Fair, held at Mercer County Park in West Windsor July 1 to 11. The festival runs from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays

and 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. on weekends. Guests can check out agricultural exhibits and farm animal displays, as well as the fair’s famous racing pigs, food, vendors and, of course, carnival-style rides like the Super Himalaya, the Grand Carousel and Zero Gravity. Scott’s Magic Show will be held twice nightly on weekdays and three times on weekends. Nightly concerts start at 6:30 and include Rock of Ages on July 3, El Ka Bong on July 7, the B Street Band on July 9, Southern Steel on July 10 and local favorite Ernie White on July 11. Fireworks are set for July 3, 4 and 10. Tickets are $5 on weekdays and $8 on weekends and the July 4 holiday and can be purchased online. Free admission for county residents after 6 p.m. on July 3 and 4. More information: theleadfest.com.

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Riley Sager’s “Survive the Night” tells the claustrophobic story of Charlie, who may or may not be stuck in a car with a serial killer. read.” There’s just so many cool things being done with the genre right now— horror, thriller and suspense. It’s just a really, really great time with so many great people working at the top of their game. I think we all sort of, whether we know each other or not personally, want to do a great job. You want to top what someone else has done, so there’s that great friendly competition going on. Six09: It seems like movies really play a big part in “Sur vive the Night.” Were there any films that specifically inspired the book or any films that inspire you just in general? RS: There was nothing that specifically inspired the book. My previous book, Home Before Dark, is a dual-timelines haunted house family saga that involved a book within a book, and it was just so complex and exhausting that I wanted to do something completely different, and I wanted to basically write a book that was as stripped down as possible. I wanted something that’s just written in real time, that’s mostly just two people in a car, speeding down the highway in the middle of the night. Then, I had to think up a plot. What is driving this, no pun intended? That was really the goal—to do something completely different and have fun with it. The movie idea came about when I decided that the main character was going to be a film studies major, because I was a film studies major in college, and therefore I didn’t have to do any research. I really wanted to pack in a lot of movie references because I think it’s a great way of bonding the reader with the main character. Charlie will make a reference to something, and if the reader knows what she’s referencing, they’ll under-

stand what she’s feeling in that moment. There’s a connection there. It’s really kind of emotional shorthand to pop in a really apt film reference. There are so many movies that I love, but this one, I really can’t think of a good example of something similar to it. It’s so obscure, but there was the Twilight Zone movie in 1982. There’s this framing device with Albert Brooks and Dan Aykroyd in a car, and one of them is like, “Do you want to hear a really scary story?” It’s just a framing device, but it was very evocative to me. It’s just two people in a car kind of playing mind games with each other. Six09: You’ve done some online movie watch parties ahead of the book’s release. How have they been going? It’s a pretty unique way to promote a book in a time where people still can’t necessarily get together in large groups. RS: It’s been a lot of fun. It was something that we did last year just to entertain ourselves during the pandemic. It’s Saturday night, no one can go anywhere, let’s all watch a movie at the same time and tweet about it. When it came time to promote Survive the Night, with all its movie references, it was just a no-brainer to be like, “Let’s watch some of the movies referenced in the book.” Last night, we did Silence of the Lambs. It was great to look back on what is not a modern classic, although I feel so old because it’s 30 years old this year, and I saw it opening night in theaters when I was in high school. Six09: Did you write “Sur vive the Night” in quarantine? RS: I did, although I got the idea before COVID really hit. I knew it was going to be my next book, so it was just, I guess, serendipity to write about people stuck together. When it came time to write, it was a nice escape from the daily headlines and the madness of what was going on at the time. Six09: What was it like being an author in quarantine? Last year, there were a lot of virtual author events when “Home Before Dark” came out. What’s it like doing that again but also seeing a really, really clear light at the end of the tunnel? RS: It’s strange because in some ways, the book tour this year is exactly like last year. It’s all virtual. Nothing’s in person. But I think the big difference is last summer, it was a necessity, and now, I think it’s a convenience. Who knows if the typical book tour will ever return? It’s very time consuming and it’s very expensive. I’ll hop on a plane and fly to Chicago, go to a bookstore, get up the next morning and then fly to a different city. You can do all of that now from the comfort of your own

home and reach just as many, if not more, readers. Six09: Are you working on anything else right now? RS: I’m at a weird time where I just finished next year’s book, and my editor just read it. It’s this weird limbo. It’s always weird with writing and promoting books, because it takes such a long time for the publication process. Right now I’m talking about Survive the Night, while my main focus is on next year’s book, but then sometimes you have to go back and talk about a previous book. It’s just sometimes hard to really compartmentalize. My third book, Lock Every Door, was just released in Mexico, so I’ve been doing some press for that. It’s been so bizarre to be finishing next year’s book while promoting Survive the Night and having to answer questions about a book that I have not looked at in, like, three years. There have been some moments where they’ve asked a question and I’ve just had to stop and think, “Okay, what book are we discussing right now?” Six09: A lot of your books really focus on women. Is that by design, or does it just come naturally when you’re starting the process? RS: It really comes naturally. It all began with my first book, Final Girls, which is about the trope of the horror movie “Final Girl.” I always joke that if the trope had been “Final Boy,” my career would be very different. But I knew if I was going to write about final girls that it needed to be told from the point of view of a final girl. Other than that, I didn’t give it much thought. I really didn’t think about gender. I thought about character. This woman’s life and previous experiences and suffering and guilt—how has this affected how she responds to this situation? When I start a new book, I never intend to say “Okay, this one’s going to be about a woman.” It’s just whatever the plot sort of dictates. Who is the best person to view these events through their eyes? I’m sure there will come a day, and it might even be the next thing I write, where it’s like, “I think this should definitely be told through a man’s point of view. Right now, it hasn’t happened. Also, I love writing and reading strong women characters. Survive the Night takes place in 1991, and that was just a year that was filled with really strong, badass movie heroines—Clarice Starling in Silence of the Lambs, Thelma and Louise, Sarah Connor in Terminator 2. I love writing about people who don’t know their own strengths until situations force them to really act on them. For more on Riley Sager, visit rileysagerbooks.com. He can be found on Twitter at @riley_sager and on Instagram at @riley.sager.

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Jersey history alive and well at Batsto Village By Dan Aubrey

For those interested in getting back into family daytrips yet still concerned about getting out in public, New Jersey affords simple and affordable outdoor opportunities — such as Batsto Village. Located about 60 miles away from the U.S. 1 region in Burlington County, Batsto is a trip into the New Jersey Pine Barrens and into American and state history. The historic site located in Wharton State Forest and maintained and operated by the State of New Jersey was once a self-contained community productive from 1766 until the mid-20th century. Although its name is connected to how the Finnish and Swedish settlers referred to the site’s river and lake as a bathing spot, Batsto as an important iron-producing site gets its start from English colonists. The iron furnace was started in around 1766 by Charles Read and became the largest in South Jersey. During the American Revolution, the ironworks was producing iron and casting housewares, as well as cannonballs and shot for the Continental Army. Throughout the American Revolution, Batsto was crucial in the supply chain for Washington. So vital was this place that in 1778 the British were heading to capture and destroy Batsto’s Ironworks

The mansion at Batsto Village. when they attacked and destroyed the Village of Chestnut Neck. The quick action of a small group of volunteer militia turned back the advancing British troops, sparing the Village of Batsto, ensuring Continental troops would have supplies to win the war. In 1784, a year after the Revolution-

ary War was officially over, the forge became the property of first Joseph Ball and then his uncle, William Richards, whose family manufactured both iron and glass. According to State of New Jerseyproduced educational materials, Batsto’s success at the time was con-

nected to its “high quality products made from pig iron. Special products of that time were cast iron water pipes and firebacks (iron plates used to line the back of a fire place). Batsto was even commissioned by George Washington to produce four monogrammed firebacks. Two of them can still be seen at his home in Mount Vernon, Virginia.” By the mid-19th century, however, Batsto’s method of producing iron from ore heated by charcoal was eclipsed by more efficient methods, production ceased at the village, and nothing remains of the furnace or the iron works buildings. Then there was a fateful turn. An 1874 house fire spread and destroyed the glass making facilities, remaining furnaces, and 17 houses. The Richards and many of the villagers moved away, leaving the site silent. The debt-ridden Revolutionary town was sold at auction for just $14,000 to Philadelphia businessman Joseph Wharton. As Timothy Regen writes in “The Ghost Towns of New Jersey, “Upon seeing the remains of Batsto, Wharton didn’t know if he should rebuild or just tear the whole place down. Lucky for histor y he chose to rebuild. Within a few years, Wharton had completely modernized the ironmaster’s house, or big house, rebuilt outbuild-

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One of the remaining village houses and the water pump at Batsto Village. ings, including the sawmill, and renovated many of the village homes . . . Wharton grew sugar beets and raised livestock; those who remained in the village found work once again, and for the next 33 years, the Wharton Empire ruled over the 100,000 acres of the Pinelands. With his death in 1909, the Wharton Estate continued to manage the place, and although the industries mostly faded away, a few folks still called Batsto home for another 80 years. “The year 1954 saw the entire Wharton Estate purchased by the State of New Jersey as protected forest. With the purchase came along all the secrets and ghost towns of the Wharton Estate: Atsion, Martha, Batsto, Washington, Harrisville, and many others that would now be able to be explored and protected for the future. “Restoration began in 1955 with the big house, post office-store, and sawmill being the first to receive taxpayer monies for the process. By 1959, the Park Visitor Center was dedicated and when built resembled an early 19th century structure.” After pulling into Batsto, the visitor’s center is the first stop. Currently closed for the pandemic, it features a first floor dedicated to the area’s natural and cultural history, including the presence of the region’s indigenous people, the Lenapes. Yet the real thing waits outside and offers a leisurely stroll into both the past and nature. Among the highlights are the 32-room Batsto Mansion. Towering over the village, the original section was created in the late 1700s by the Richards family. It went through several permutations before Wharton took possession and renovated in the late 1870s and early 1880s at a cost of about $40,000 (over $1 million in 2021 value).

The Victorian-era structure features formal dining and conversation areas, including a large porched area. However, as educational materials note, it was the “high tech” improvements that were attractions at the time. “Originally, each room was heated with a fireplace. Mr. Wharton had a system for central heat installed in most of the rooms. One of the most interesting ‘modern’ features he added was indoor plumbing. He had a water tank installed in the tall tower. When water was released, it went to the bathrooms to flush the toilets or to fill the bathtub. Indoor bathrooms were something that not many families had in the 1880s.” The Batsto Post Office opened in 1852 and, although it experienced several closings and reopenings, is one of the four oldest post offices currently operating in the United States. Interestingly, since it is an historic structure, it was never assigned a zip code and all stamps are hand-canceled. The sawmill, part of the Batsto community for more than 200 years, was revised in 1882. State materials say the current operators replaced water-powered equipment with a turbine-driven circular saw still in use today. During Wharton’s era, the mill was a profitable East Coast supplier of cut lumber and shingles. And then there are the village cottages, where in 1852, 376 people lived. But after the 1874 fire, when 75 homes were lost, only a two-lane row of buildings for visitors to walk along and visit remains. It is also where the last resident of Batsto remained until 1989, roughly 232 years after the first resident moved in — something that makes the past very present. For more information on Batsto Village: batstovillage.org.

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When Melanie Rosenblatt applied for the ONE Project NJ Student Scholar Program, she came prepared. Through the program, local sophomores and juniors undertake a yearlong community service project of their choosing. When Rosenblatt went in for her interview, she knew exactly what she wanted to pitch: a fundraiser and donation drive for Womanspace. She and her family spent some time there when she was young, so for Rosenblatt, choosing the organization was a no-brainer. “I guess when I thought of community service and how my community has helped me, and then I thought of organizations that are nonprofits—I really liked the idea of helping a nonprofit—I thought about the things I’ve been through in my life,” she said. “Womanspace helped me a lot as a kid, and it felt good to be in a position to give back.” The ONE Project Student Scholar Program consists of six to eight high school students, all working on individual service projects.

The program’s co-directors of student involvement, Danielle Liegl and Rajnarind Kaur, assign the students mentors based on their interests, and then they get to work. Liegl and Kaur are onhand and available for advice and help, but for the most part, students are able to work independently. “We want the students to feel as involved as possible,” Liegl said. We also want them to feel like they’re part of the program and that they are helping us better the program. We want them to participate and give us as much feedback as possible so we can make the program as successful as possible.” The program runs from Januar y to December. During that time, students work with Liegl and Kaur, their mentors and each other to workshop and flesh out their ser vice projects. Some focus on coding and education. Others focus on Legos

and nonprofits. They meet twice a month—once with guest speakers, and once as a group. “It helps the students to see that it doesn’t take much to be an incredible leader,” Liegl said. “It’s really beneficial to them.” R o s e n b l a t t agreed—the program has helped her actualize her goals for her own project while also allowing her to work independently, she said. The objectives for her project are twofold: raise money for Womanspace and collect needed items. “There’s two different parts of Womanspace,” she said. “The first part is where they house families, which is what I was in with my mother and sisters. That’s why I wanted to get donations for them so the kids could have clothes or school supplies or whatever they needed. I also wanted to raise funds for what-

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ever else they can allocate them for, because I know they have many different programs for people, and they help a lot of different people in a lot of different ways. I wanted to give them more money to do what they need to do to help people, and I also wanted to give them the items that they need.” Rosenblatt was four years old when she, her mother and her older sisters spent time at Womanspace for about a year. “I don’t remember everything, which is another thing I really liked about Womanspace,” she said. “They kind of kept my innocence and childhood. I never really heard them speak about abuse. They always tried to keep the kids away from that. We had libraries and a playground outside. I remember it as a fun time. My family and my older sisters probably don’t, but I just also like that they were able to keep me kind of shielded from that.” That experience is why she was so eager to work with Womanspace when it came time to decide on a service project. “It feels really good,” she said. “That’s the most exciting part of the project, and that’s why I really enjoy being part of this program. It’s very personal to me. I’ve spoken to people

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that I haven’t spoken to since I was four or five. It’s so nice to catch up. I only remember them vaguely because I was really young. But they have pictures of me, and they showed us all these cool things. They keep projects that the kids do, almost like a daycare. It was cool to see that and then to help give back to this organization that helped make me the person that I am today.” Rosenblatt’s passion is exactly the kind of thing Kaur and Liegl hope to foster through the Student Scholar Program, they said. They encourage their participants to choose something they love so that they can explore it on a different level. “It’s all about the passion,” Kaur said. “If they’re passionate about it, they get to choose it. And when they’re passionate about something, who knows where it can take them? I think that’s what we’re finding. Some of them are discovering things about themselves, which they’re ready to pursue even in higher education. I think that’s a clear win. Plus, giving back to the community is always what ONE Project is all about.” Looking toward the future is also a big part of the program. The students present their projects to each other monthly, and they eventually host a separate individual presentation for the ONE Project board. “They not only have to create the project, they have to present updates,” Liegl said. “If something’s not work-

Melanie Rosenblatt's ONE Project Student Scholar Program service project is a fundraiser and donation drive for Womanspace. ing, they come to us with questions, and we talk it through. As they progress, they feel comfortable. We’ve seen so much personal growth in each of them because they feel confident now. They’ve spoken to adults and they believe in their project. They’re

confident to talk about it.” And that has a tangible impact on their own abilities. “It helps with their college interviews as they move forward,” Kaur said. “One thing we ask all the graduates to do is while they’re comfortable presenting to us on their playing field, we ask them to present to the board. They actually have to present formally, which is an incredible experience because they’re moving from one area to another with public speaking skills. It’s their elevator pitch when they go on interviews. They’re able to just lay it out.” Rosenblatt has experienced it firsthand. She hopes to continue collecting items and raising money and has even pitched the idea of an extracurricular club dedicated to Womanspace at Robbinsville High School—things that she might not have been able to do without the program. “I would definitely say that I’ve gotten more comfortable with speaking to people in a more formal setting,” she said. “At first, I was really hesitant to present my project, even to my peers. It’s a little nerve wracking to put yourself out there. But I’ve talked to so many people now, I’ve been able to kind of get used to talking to people in a professional setting. I think that it helps me kind of get used to that kind of thing and be ready to have a college interview. Knowing how to reach out to people or write an e-mail, and say ‘Hey, this is what I’m doing, I was wondering if I could talk to you about it.’

Just being able to communicate with people and make those connections is really valuable.” The ONE Project NJ Student Scholar Program is currently accepting applications for its next round of participants. Applications will be live until September. “Our mission to work together to help the community as one, to bring people of diverse backgrounds together to really better the community for various different needs that arise, with the primar y focus being on food insecurity,” said ONE Project chair woman Stacey Kierman. “We do a lot as an organization within the community at different levels. The student scholars is somewhat of a takeoff on that, the next generation of leaders and making them aware of the community and how they can better their surroundings. We’re looking for these highly motivated students. Just really giving them the opportunity to figure out what they’re interested in and pursue it. It’s ver y broad. Whatever you want to do, go and do it. We’ll support you. The idea is your project is going to help the community and maybe even be something sustainable that’s going to continue on for years to come.” For more information, visit oneprojectnj.org. Contact SAM SCIARROTTA: ssciarrotta@ communitynews.org, (609) 396-1511, ext. 121

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For the last six years, Robbinsville Mayor Dave Fried has done something a little different with his annual State of the Township address. This year is no exception. The township will once again incorporate philanthropy into its yearly address. The 2021 Pay It Forward recipient is Kelly Breden, who is one of three people in New Jersey—and one of just 160 worldwide—with the rare disease PACS 1, also known as Schuurs-Hoeijmakers syndrome. Now 17 and classified as non-verbal autistic, Breden is experiencing increased difficulty with movement and frequently falls, sometimes without warning. To help keep Breden independent and safe, her family applied and was approved for a service dog provided by Little Angels Service Dogs based in Bartlett, New Hampshire after a long and difficult process. “We're so excited to be part of this journey with Kelly, her family and Robbinsville,” Darlene Drew, Little Angels director of recipient relations said. “It's a difficult process to say the least, but over the next year we are going to be placing our dogs at an incredible rate. We have 12 dogs fully trained and ready to go to their people, but because of the backlog of COVID19 we can't make any promises as to how long that is going to take for any of the recipients on our list. Kelly is absolutely on that list and Little Angels is thrilled to have this opportunity to help.” Little Angels Service Dogs is a charitable nonprofit 501c3 corporation which reaches across the United States partnering service dogs with individuals with special needs. Founded in 2006, Little Angels is dedicated to providing the highest quality dogs for needs such as diabetes detection, mobility, psychiatric disorders, seizure, hearing impairment and autism. “Kelly is an amazing and strong young lady from an amazing and resilient family," Fried said. "I always get extra excited as we gear up for our annual Pay it Forward event, but Kelly's story and the ability to come together to help her acquire this service dog through a wonderful organization such as Little Angels gives me goosebumps.” The Breden Family For Kelly's Independence has raised over $7,000 toward the cost of the service dog, but the total cost, which accounts for specialized training, nears $50,000. “It was the physical therapist's suggestion to try for a service dog to help Kelly's balance, improve her

Kelly Breden is this year's Pay It Forward recipient. She is one of 160 people worldwide with SchuursHoeijmakers syndrome. confidence and give her some independence back,” Elizabeth Breden, Kelly's mother, said. “We were turned down last year by one organization, but now we have been fully approved by Little Angels. Kelly will be put on a placement waiting list while they find and train a dog for her. The goal is for the dog to help Kelly's brace for balance while walking and standing up, alert me to falling episodes, and give Kelly deep pressure therapy to help relieve anxiety and autistic stims. The dog will also be trained to work next to Kelly's wheelchair. The more she can do for herself, the better her quality of life. You've heard the saying, ‘happy wife, happy life.’We say, ‘happy Kelly, happy life.’” Since the Pay It Forward program's inception, over $350,000 has been raised to help those in need. Past recipients include the Shepherd Family, Quilts for Comfort, Deborah Dauer, the C.A.R.E. Program, Mercer Street Friends Food Bank and We Love Our Robbinsville Neighbors. This year's address will be held Oct. 5, 2021 at the Stone Terrace by John Henry starting at 6:30 p.m. To donate, send a check payable to C.A.R.E. with a note that says “2021 Pay it Forward” to: Jodi Stephens Robbinsville Township C/O Pay it Forward 2298 Route 33 Robbinsville, NJ 08691 Single tickets for the event are $110. A table of 10 is $1,000. There are also a number of sponsorship opportunities available. For specific levels, or to donate via PayPal, visit robbinsville.net. Contact Jodi Stephens (609) 259-3600 ext. 1102 for more information. Contact SAM SCIARROTTA: ssciarrotta@ communitynews.org, (609) 396-1511, ext. 121

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building is fully open without capacity limits or face coverings required, Council meetings have returned to inperson attendance and our senior center opened its doors for activities for the first time in 462 days on June 21. It’s been quite a journey. I want to thank each and every one of residents. The past year was not easy, and there was a steep price to pay. Some paid with their lives, others with their livelihoods. Words cannot adequately express the deep appreciation we feel for Public Health Officer Jill Swanson. From the very first positive test results to the last vaccine she helped schedule, Jill has been a calming presence and a steady beacon of hope for us all. Our first responders and healthcare workers have been there from the start, doing what they do best—helping those in crisis. Without the Robbinsville Township staff constantly being willing to help, at all hours of the day and in any situation, I honestly don’t think we would have gotten where we are as swiftly, or as efficiently. This is an amazing town, and I am grateful to be part of it. Last but not least, enjoy your family and loved ones. Hug your friends and rejoice in all that you consider your “new normal.” *** Please consider donating to this year’s State of Robbinsville Township/ Dave Fried is the mayor of Robbinsville Pay it Forward event on Oct. 5 at The Township.

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Stone Terrace by John Henry’s as we raise funds to help Township resident Kelly Breden purchase a service dog from Little Angels in Bartlett, New Hampshire. Now 17 and classified as non-verbal autistic, Kelly is one of three individuals in New Jersey and among the 160 people around the world who suffer from the rare disease PACS 1— also known as Schuurs-Hoeijmakers syndrome. She is having increased difficulty with movement and is frequently subject to falling - often without warning. Following a long and painstaking process, Kelly was approved for the service dog. Thank you, Darlene Drew and family from Little Angels! The Breden Family for Kelly's Independence raised over $7,000 toward the cost, a total that will be close to $50,000 upon the completion of specialized training. All fundraising for this effort is now exclusive to “Robbinsville C.A.R.E. for Kelly Breden” and the 2021 State of Robbinsville Township/ Pay it Forward initiative. You can become an event sponsor, purchase tickets (individual for $110 or a table of 10 for $1,000) and donate via check or PayPal. Complete event details are available at robbinsville.net. *** Very proud to implement another budget with no tax increase for the ninth consecutive year. There is no other town in New Jersey we are aware of that can make that claim. Council adopted the 2021 municipal budget of $25,935,904.02 on June 10. The 2021 tax rate remains the same at 51.8 cents per $100 of assessed value (also 51.8 in 2019 and 2020).

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