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Continued from Preceding Page Mossville: When Great Trees Fall is an intimate look at Mossville, Louisiana, a once-thriving community founded by formerly enslaved and free people of color and an economically flourishing safe haven for generations of African American families. The town is now a breeding ground for petrochemical plants where many residents have been forced from their homes, and those who stayed suffer from prolonged exposure to contamination and pollution.

“This is one of the films that turn attention to environmental justice,” Conlon said. “Generations of families have lived in this place, and this one man is still holding out. It’s about heritage, family, principle, and sense of place — all of the reasons anybody would want to protect their home and way of life. It’s one man against a chemical company.”

The festival also includes Sacrifice Zone, a look at Newark’s Ironbound district, one of the most toxic neighborhoods in the country. The film follows Maria Lopez-Nunez, as she leads a group of environmental justice fighters determined to break the cycle of poor communities of color serving as dumping grounds. Emperors of the Deep is about the plight of sharks, and The Invisible Hand is about fracking. A full list of films can be found at princetonlibrary.org/PEFF.

“It is really nice to be able to see this through,” said Conlon. “The festival is a key signature event for Princeton Public Library. Kim and I are so committed to this. It’s different this year, but we hope people will take part because there are some great films to see.”

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Freda Hosts Bike Chair At Facebook Live Event

Mark Freda, democratic candidate for Princeton mayor, will host Lisa Serieyssol, chair of Princeton’s Bicycle Advisory Committee, on Facebook Live this Thursday, October 8 at 5:30 p.m.

Serieyssol will discuss the goals of the committee, challenges it faces in promoting walking and cycling as modes of transportation in the community, and updates on the Bike Boulevard Plan.

Members of the community are encouraged to submit questions and comments for upcoming Facebook Live events at markfredaformayor.com. Past events are archived on the campaign’ s website as well as the Mark Freda for Mayor Facebook page. Registration is not required. Visit facebook.com/ markfredaforprinceton to watch.

For more information about the Princeton Bicycle Advisory Committee, visit princetonnj.gov/boardscommittees/princeton-bicycle-advisory-committee.

TOWN TALK© A forum for the expression of opinions about local and national issues. Question of the Week:

“Do you have any concerns about voting in the upcoming election?” (Photos by Charles R. Plohn)

“I feel very confident that the voting for this election will go as planned.” —Emilia Di Santo, Princeton

“I have no issues or concerns with the voting process of today.” —John Whipple, Princeton

“Well, I am going to vote by mail and have no concerns about that process right now.” —Carolyn Angoff, Princeton

Kevin: “No concerns at all. I am extremely comfortable with the process, particularly in New Jersey. Due to the pandemic, I won’t be voting at the booths, as I usually would, but I have no concerns about using the mail-in ballot.” Shereyl: “I have already received my ballot, and I am going to drop it in the ballot box. I am very confident in the process.” —Kevin Wortham with Shereyl Snider, both of Trenton

continued from page one alerted and conducted contact tracing. No significant contacts (defined as being within six feet of a person who tests positive for COVID for ten minutes or more) were identified, but some individuals who had brief but not significant contact have independently sought testing. All staff members were encouraged to contact the Princeton Health Department and/or their personal physicians if they had had substantial contact with the infected individual. The Health Department advised that CP could open on October 5. Health officials will continue to work with the school administration and nursing staff to monitor developments.

Galasso noted that all school nurses had been trained in contact tracing, “and some of our nurses have been working with the Princeton Health Department doing contact tracing since last March, so they’re very good at it,” he said.

Galasso pointed out the high standards of cleanliness in the buildings and the schools’ strict adherence to health protocols. “Everything was ready for the kids today,” he said on Monday afternoon. “I was very pleased with the condition of the buildings. We’ve been working six or seven days a week and we’ve supplemented our regular cleaning protocols with an outside company who are doing a really good job in supporting our custodial staff.”

Health measures include pre-screening documents that parents fill in online before coming into the school, temperature takers at all entry points, and electronic temperature-taking devices in all the schools. “I was at four schools today, so I had my temperature taken four times, plus at the administration building,” Galasso said, “so I felt pretty comfortable.”

As the phase-in continues in the coming weeks, Galasso is optimistic but cautious. “Transmission rates are starting to rise in the state, so you don’t know,” he said. “The nice thing about what we have in Princeton is an outstanding health department, unbelievable partners in developing protocols. These people have spent hours of their time working with our special education director and all of our medical staff in the schools.”

He mentioned, among others, the Public Health Officer Jeff Grosser, the Public Health Nurse Kathy Korwin, Dr. George DiFerdinando of the Princeton Board of Health, and Dr. Robert Helmrich, the PPS district physician.

“We’re very fortunate,” Galasso said. “These people are dedicated to the kids of Princeton.”

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Champion of Business Award Goes to Donna Bouchard

The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber has announced Donna Bouchard, vice president of Hamilton Jewelers, as the recipient of the October Champion of Business Award. The award recognizes an outstanding business leader in the Princeton region for their contribution to supporting the Chamber while growing their business and demonstrating the values of being a good corporate citizen.

Donna Bouchard

In a virtual presentation on October 1, Bouchard was honored for her contributions to the Princeton business community, including execution of the Princeton Community Auction in April as well as support of many other charitable and business development endeavors.

Chamber president Peter Crowley presented the award.

“During the Princeton Community Auction, I had an opportunity to truly become entrenched with so many small local businesses,” said Bouchard. “To witness the spirit and compassion of this region was really remarkable.”

Bouchard has been vice president of Hamilton Jewelers for almost 20 years, managing the firm’s marketing, communications, philanthropy, public relations, and special events. In addition to her role at Hamilton, she is on the Advisory Board for EASEL Animal Rescue League. Originally from the Boston area, she lives in Princeton. In her spare time, she is an avid cyclist and runner, and loves strolling through downtown Princeton.

For more information, visit hamiltonjewelers.com.

Borden Perlman Awards Scholarship To Foundation Academy Alumna

Borden Perlman, a riskmanagement and insurance advisory firm based in Ewing, has awarded over $2,500 in scholarship funds to a Trenton-based Foundation Academy Collegiate alumna currently pursuing her master’s degree in higher education.

Alexis Alford is a 2016 graduate of Foundation Academy Collegiate and is a

2020 graduate of Centenary University, earning her BS in business administration: management and marketing. In the summer of 2018, while completing her undergraduate studies, Alford served as an intern with Borden Perlman. She credits her experience with the insurance firm as a contributing source of inspiration for pursuing her master’s degree in higher education.

“I learned a lot about the insurance industry and working in a business environment that summer,” said Alford. “That experience, combined with my passion for education, led me to pursue my master’s degree in higher education in an administrative support role. I know what it feels like to not know much about college, go through college depression, as well as just embarking into a new season. Being able to help others makes me happiest, and reassures me I am walking in my purpose.”

Alford will receive a total of $2,900 in scholarship funds to pursue her Master of Education from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. The scholarship is largely funded by Borden Perlman, with support from The Knight Fund, a scholarship program administered by The Friends of Foundation Academies. The Knight Fund is made possible by donations from community supporters.

“Foundation Academies is providing their students with a high-quality public education that equips and empowers them with the skills to forge a path to bright futures,” said Jeff Perlman, managing partner of Borden Perlman. “We applaud students, parents, teachers, and the entire community at “from 1914 to 2020 LANDAU QUALITY LASTS” RETIREMENT SALE! ! ! Foundation Academies for their dedication to college success, and we are thrilled to support Alexis, a member of the FA and BP families, in her admirable educational pursuits.” During the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of maintaining strong relationships within the local community has been magnified for schools, businesses, and nonprofits alike. “Borden Perlman has been HISTORICAL TIMES...HISTORICAL SALE! a great partner and a generous supporter to Foundation Academies,” said Graig Weiss, CEO of Foundation CELEBRATING 65 INCREDIBLE YEARS IN PRINCETON! Academies. “They have repeatedly gone the extra mile for our organization, working closely with us to help support our mission – whether it’s sponsoring musical performances, offering internships to our alumni, or now, helping Alexis on her path to leadership in the education sector. Now more than ever, we need Alexis’s voice and talents to help guide the thinkers and leaders of tomorrow. We are so grateful 30%EXTRA OFF CURRENT SALE PRICES... ! EVERYTHING to Borden Perlman for sharing our values, and to Alexis for doing the hard work to HURRY IN FOR BEST SELECTION! live her purpose and help others.” RETIREMENT SALE SHOP HOURS OPEN WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY 11AM-4PM A Legacy of

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