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Our Revolution Hillsborough supports Asian Americans during Rally Against Racism event By STEVEN BASSIN Staff Writer

In its continuing mission to bring awareness to the injustices surrounding minority groups, Our Revolution Hillsborough (ORH) held a Rally Against Racism event on April 3 at the intersection of Route 206 and Amwell Road in Hillsborough. ORH President Didier Jimenez said that the purpose of the event was to bring awareness to the hateful acts that have come against the Asian American community recently because of the coronavirus pandemic and to find ways to stop it. “We want to be there in solidarity with them,” Jimenez said. “It was a good opportunity for us to come out and show the Asian American community that they are not alone and that we are with them.” The rally was “the right way” for ORH to start its events for 2021 in the eyes of Jimenez. Around 40 people came to the rally, most being from the Asian American community, Jimenez said.

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Our Revolution Hillsborough shows its support for the Asian American community by holding a Rally Against Racism event on April 3 in Hillsborough.

Many newcomers also joined ORH at the rally to fight against the recent attacks on Asian Americans, added Jimenez. Last year, the grassroots organization of young professionals ran four events/protests to advocate for changes to criminal justice reform and social and environmental justice.

Jimenez said ORH stands against racism of all people and that all are welcome from around the Somerset County area to join the organization in its fight against racism and its upholding of social justice. “We want justice and equality for everyone,” Jimenez said. Somerset County Sheriff Darrin

Russo worked with ORH to help the county be a part of the event. Since Russo helped launch the county’s Hate Crime Prevention and Awareness Unit last year, he and members of his staff have been involved with many different organizations in the Somerset County community to help fight against racism and discrimination against

gender/sexuality. The county also has a Chaplain Program that Russo and members of his staff run to help all religious communities in the area be able to follow their beliefs peacefully without any harm. As for protests or rallies, Russo says that he is for any rally or protest that is done peacefully and that the events done by ORH have been such. “Any rally that is peaceful is a positive image for the community and can help bring people in the community together,” Russo said. Jimenez said that ORH also worked with a local organization called BoroCares that is run by members of the Hillsborough Township Public Schools for its Rally Against Racism. For its next adventure in fighting racism and for social justice, Jimenez said ORH is planning on doing a one-year anniversary event this June in honor of the George Floyd rally they held last year. “Folks are coming out and want to work with us to fight against racism and hate crimes,” Jimenez said. “The fight for justice does not end.”

Paul Robeson remembered in Princeton for his achievements, activism By ANDREW HARRISON Staff Writer

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The life and achievements of Paul Robeson were center stage this month in Princeton as residents in the area celebrated his life through a week of remembrance. A wreath laying ceremony on April 9 at the Paul Robeson bust outside the Arts Council of Princeton capped off the week of remembrance, along with a walking tour of the Robeson sites in the Witherspoon Jackson neighborhood, which followed the ceremony. “I think Paul Robeson is extremely important for what he stood for and all that he accomplished. Considering the time period he was alive, the things he was able to do are incredible and is a lasting legacy which I think is extremely important,” Mayor Mark Freda said. “I hope people take away the opportunity to research and learn about his history. The things he stood for and fought for are still relevant today, kind of unfortunate, but it is nice to have such a renowned figure connected to our community and someone we all so proud of.” Robeson grew up in Princeton and would achieve excellence and notoriety academically as an

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Paul Robeson’s bust is adorned with a wreath in front of the Arts Council of Princeton building Princeton on April 9.

All-American athlete, singer, actor and political activist. At age 17 in 1915, he earned a full scholarship to Rutgers University. According to the Paul Robeson House of Princeton, Robeson overcame harassment to win 15 letters in four varsity sports at Rutgers. “I am a great admirer of Paul Robeson. When you use the word ‘Renaissance man’ he really was. An athlete, a singer, actor and humanitarian, and he always stood up for his beliefs and I always thought it was wonderful that Princeton honors his legacy,” said Tamara Jakub of Lawrenceville.

“We really do need to remember all of the people who came before us and really paved a way for a better society.” Robeson would reach Columbia Law School and graduate, then not only be admitted to the bar, but join a law firm in New York during 1923. His career as a lawyer was short-lived due to racial conflict and issues. “Robeson showed the world that Black people are just as excellent as anyone else and basically reminded America that the whole way we were living, the whole concept of racism and the way it got into our social and

Princeton Mayor Mark Freda, center, reads a designating April 9 Paul Robeson Day in Princeton.

political structure, is garbage and they knew it,” Councilman Dwaine Williamson said. Robeson would pivot to acting and successfully secure work through the mid-1920s and the 1930s. He would perform in films such as “The Emperor Jones” and “Song of Freedom,” along with his onstage performances as Shakespeare’s “Othello.” “So Robeson represented that despite all of the negativities, racism and debilitating factors of it, you can still be an excellent human being. He did that in all aspects, whether it was in academics, whether it was his out-

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spokenness, his talent and athleticism,” Williamson said. The successful actor, academic and athlete would start to shape his political activism in the late 1930s. Robeson refused to appear in segregated theaters and went on to march on the picket line in support of the Dodge workers strike in Windsor, Ontario, according to the Paul Robeson House of Princeton. “We have just begun a long process to familiarize even this community with Paul and his work,” said President Ben Colbert of Paul Robeson House of Princeton’s Board of Directors. See REMEMBRANCE, Page 3A

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Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick has launched the Substance Abuse and Addiction Loss Support Group for families who are coping with loss due to addiction. The free and confidential support group meets virtually on the second Thursday of every month from 7-8:30 p.m. Inspired by Saint Peter’s Opioid Task Force, the Substance Abuse and Addiction Loss Support Group is for families and close loved ones of people who have passed away from addiction. The support group is open to everyone in New Jersey and serves as a safe space for families to discuss their grief. To join the Substance Abuse and Addiction Loss Support Group, call Jeanne Delacruz, a social worker at Saint Peter’s who facilitates the support group, at 732-7458522 or email jdanyus@saintpetersuh.com The National Alliance on Mental Illness will hold its 2021 walk, NAMIWalks NJ Your Way: A United Day of Hope, virtually on Oct. 9 For more information, visit namiwalks. org/newjersey Tickets for the Princeton Festival’s 17th season, running June 2-20, are available for purchase at www.princetonfestival.org or by calling 609-759-1979. There will be four live-streamed events from the Morven Museum and Garden in Princeton. A decision on whether to admit limited, socially distanced in-person audiences to these events is pending at this time. Performance events start at 7 p.m.; the piano competition streams at 3 p.m. The schedule is as follows: • June 4: Concordia Chamber Players. The renowned ensemble plays intriguing music primarily by 20th and 21st century composers in a program exclusively for the Festival • June 6: International piano competition final round, with winners announced at the end of the program • June 8 and 10: Baroque chamber orchestra, playing music by such composers as Bach, Handel, Biber, and Vivaldi on period instruments, live-streamed from Morven • June 13 and 20: Opera by Twilight. Eight leading singers in arias and ensembles from famous operas, live-streamed from Morven. Performers for June 13 are soprano Meroë Adeeb, mezzo Janara Kellerman, tenor John Viscardi, and baritone Brian Major. The June 20 performance features Alexandra Batsios, Krysty Swann, Michael Kuhn, and Stephen Gaertner. • June 17: Dreaming and Undreaming, an immersive multi-genre, interdisciplinary video based on stories by Jorge Luis Borges, commissioned by and created especially for the festival by Chicago performance collective Kosmologia. Buyers may purchase admission to individual events or opt for a season pass at significant savings. Virtual tickets for the live-streamed events may be upgraded to in-person seats depending on availability.

Friday, April 16

“Cabernet Cabaret – Emerge from the Dark: Songs to Spring Forth” will be held virtually by the Arts Council of Princeton from 7:30-8:45 p.m. April 16. Cabernet Cabaret 2020 was the last live show that Sarah Donner performed prior to the pandemic lockdown. Raise a glass and join Donner and her cast of friends for a virtual evening of show tunes celebrating new beginnings and the light at the end of these dark days.

Register at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/cabernet-cabaret-emerge-fromthe-dark-songs-to-spring-forth-tickets-142913021695 A lecture on “Irish Archaeology Now,” presented by Princeton University’s Fund for Irish Studies, will be held at 4:30 p.m. April 16 via Zoom. Alan Hayden of University College, Dublin, Ireland, will discuss his recent archaeological projects. Free and open to the public; no registration required. For more information and the Zoom link, visit https://arts.princeton.edu/events/ fund-for-irish-studies-lecture-by-alanhayden/

Friday, April 16 and Tuesday, April 20

Harlingen Church in Montgomery Township will present two free webinars about living wills at 2 p.m. April 16 and at 7 p.m. April 20. The program will begin with a short video from Five Wishes. Pastor Chris Heitkamp from Harlingen Church will briefly speak about opening the lines of communication with loved ones regarding funeral planning. National Healthcare Decisions Day is April 16. For more information or to register, visit www.harlingenchurch.org

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Somerset Valley Players, a nonprofit community theater in Hillsborough, has developed a virtual mini season of three consecutive shows. “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde streams April 16 and 24 and May 2. “The Radio Play Disaster” by Don Zolidis streams May 14, 22 and 23. “Four Weddings and an Elvis” by Nancy Frick streams June 4, 5, 12, and 13. Tickets for each show will be $12 per device, available at www.svptheatre.org The SVP Spring Season of Comedy sponsor is Edgestone Realty’s Gilbert Gray, who has also appeared on the SVP stage.

Friday, April 16 to Thursday, April 29

The Princeton Festival will stream online readings by nine distinguished poets from the U.S. and around the world during April as a tribute to National Poetry Month. The poems, written on the topic of “Love and Loss,” will be read in their original languages with English subtitles, accompanied by imagery from the poets’ native countries. Each poet will read one piece, approximately two minutes long. The readings will premiere via the festival’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/princetonfest/ and its Instagram @princetonfest and YouTube accounts on the following dates: • April 16: Peihang “Marshall” Li (China) • April 19: Mariela Cordero (Venezuela) • April 21: Mari Kashiwagi (Japan) • April 23: Vladimir Baboshin (Russia) • April 27: Iskra Peneva (Serbia) • April 29: Allison Adelle Hedge Coke (USA) Readings can be accessed through the festival website, and will remain available until June 30. Links to the readings will also be available at www.princetonlibrary.org

Saturday, April 17

In a one-day workshop from the Arts Council of Princeton and NachNation, teaching artist Mickey Waring will introduce students to the technique of “Pochoir Printmaking,” a method of off-the-press printmaking using stencils. Using a selection of handmade and purchased stencils, participants will create a series of original pochoir prints. Bring watercolor paper, a watercolor set and brush to this workshop, which will be held at 2:30 p.m. April 17. This in-person workshop will be taught at the Arts Council, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton, using social distancing measures. Masks are required. Registration is required at http://bit. ly/3ohgS4o

Sunday, April 18

The Art of Deception, a duck decoy workshop with master carver Jode Hillman, will be held at 10 a.m. April 18 at Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton. This one-day, outdoor, intensive class will focus on the history, application and usage of traditional hunting decoys produced in western New Jersey. Students will discover the techniques and theory of carving and creating a three dimensional black duck silhouette decoy. The completed decoy will be suitable for hunting use or decorative display. Class is on site, outdoors, masked and socially distanced. Class size limited to eight people. Dress for the outdoors and weather. All supplies and materials provided. Lunch included from Brick Farm Market; selections to be made in week before. Register at www.eventbrite.com/e/theart-of-deception-duck-decoy-workshopwith-master-carver-jode-hillman-tickets-138520485501

Through Monday, April 19

The Princeton Festival’s 15th annual piano competition is open to pianists from around the world, with an entry deadline of April 19. To enter the competition, artists must submit a video of themselves performing a designated piece of music. Participants compete for cash prizes and certificates, plus the Richard Tang Yuk award, named for the festival’s founding artistic director, given to the best performer overall. The professionally adjudicated competition is organized into seven categories: • Four age categories for solo performers from 6 to 18 years old. • Open Class I for soloists and Piano FourHands for all competitors up to 25 years old • Open Class II, new for 2021, for solo professionals and lifelong amateurs 26 or older Full information and an entry application is available at https://princetonfestival. org/2021-piano-competition-rules/. Winners in all categories will be announced after the Finalists’ Concert, which will stream online on June 6.

Monday, April 19

Alex Meakem, soprano, and Michael Banks, baritone, will present vocal selections “a piacere,” or “as we like it,” drawn from the late 19th and 20th centuries, at 7:30 p.m. April 19 through a concert by Voices Chorale NJ. The concert will feature works by Puccini, Sondheim and Lloyd Weber, with commentary by Dr. David McConnell. Admission is $15. Sign up at www.voiceschoralenj.org Morven Moments with Kim Galla-

gher will be presented at noon on April 19. C Join a lunchtime private tour inside and outside Morven Museum & Garden in Princeton. Gallagher will present “Glamorous celebrity visitors during the Governors’ Era at Morven.” This free, virtual program will include a live Q&A. Zoom link and recording provided to ticketholders. To register, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/ morven-moments-tickets-138344537235

Tuesday, April 20

Participate in a discussion of the fictional elements and the nonfictional context of Maggie O’Farrell’s “Hamnet” at 6:30 p.m. April 20. Set in 1580s Stratford, England, during the Black Plague, this “New York Times” Best Seller imagines the domestic and artistic repercussions when a famous playwright and his wife lose their only son, 11year old Hamnet. This virtual session via Google Meet will be led by Larry Danson, professor of English Emeritus at Princeton University. Co-sponsored by the Princeton Public Library and the Historical Society of Princeton at Updike Farmstead. To register, visit https://princetonhistory.org/events/historical-fiction-bookgroup-15/

The Youth Orchestra of Central NJ’s (YOCJ) theme for Spring 2021 is “Back to Performing!” Eight master classes, with up to six students per room, will perform live via Zoom at 7 p.m. April 20 for each instrumental grouping. All YOCJ students should plan on attending these free online events. Invite families, friends, private and public music teachers as well. For more information, visit yocj.org A Spring 2021 Student Reading, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Creative Writing at Princeton University, will be held at 5 p.m. April 20 via Zoom. Selected students from spring courses in Creative Writing will read from their recent work in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screenwriting and literary translation. Free and open to the public. For more information and the Zoom link, visit https://arts.princeton.edu/events/ spring-2021-student-reading/

Mercer County is offering a free webinar addressing maternal health via Zoom. After delivery, a woman’s body’s nutritional needs change, particularly if breastfeeding. Learn about nutrition, physical activity and wellness for postpartum women at 2 p.m. April 20. Register at https:// go.rutgers.edu/kaw5n26q Registration is required. The session will be recorded for later viewing. Email brill@njaes.rutgers.edu for more information.

Tuesday, April 20 & Monday, April 26

The Poetry Palooza Series hosted by Morven Museum & Garden in Princeton will be held at 2 p.m. April 20 and at 6:30 p.m. April 26 as a virtual celebration of National Poetry Month. “Coloring the Conservation Conversation” on April 20 features professor, ornithologist, conservationist and poet Dr. Drew Lanham and what it means to embrace his African American heritage and See CALENDAR, Page 8A

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Continued from Page 1A “We have always known that he was born here, but it has been hard for people to fully understand the magnitude of his impact and commitment to excellence. He was excellent in all of his endeavors and gave back in ways we are just discovering.” For his political beliefs and activism, Robeson would have his Unites States passport revoked in 1950. He would be branded a communist and his reputation was ruined at the time. Robeson would get his passport back eight years later in 1958. He passed away in 1976 at age 77. “The social service aspects of Robeson’s life have not been emphasized as much as they should be. He was forced (into) exile really because of his beliefs and (he was) adamant that he was going to serve the interests of Black, Brown and poor people,” Colbert said. “That was an aside to his acting, his presentations, theater and the like. He had to sacrifice his career for his beliefs, but kept to it. There is a popular notion he was a communist, but when you look and listen to the actual dialogue you discover that he embraced principles that he thought we should have here in our country.” The tour, which followed the ceremony, started with the birthplace of Robeson at 110 Witherspoon St. Renovations are being conducted on the house that served as the manse (house occupied by a minister of a Presbyterian Church) for Robeson’s father Rev. William Robeson. According to the Paul Robeson House of Princeton, once the renovation is complete the second floor of the building will serve as transitional housing for vulnerable citizens, visiting activists, students and scholars. “We have been at this since September of 2005, when the church repurchased the building next door. We have been working to first of all pay that mortgage and are in the process of renovating the house for public use,” Colbert said. “It has one unique feature, that it has housing which could be used by low-income individuals and those in need, also scholars and students. It is temporary housing. We want to encourage particularly Black and Brown people to consider living in Princeton.” Nails from the trim boards of the building were handed out to those on the tour as

Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church was one of the stops on the tour that followed the wreath laying ceremony on April 9.

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problem. In addition to cervical and ovarian cancer, women are also uniquely at risk for breast cancer, which is the second leading cause of cancer death in women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. Mammograms can help detect breast cancer early, when it is small and has not spread, making it easier to treat successfully. Regular visits with your doctor can help you understand your cancer risk and take the necessary steps — such as regular screening through mammogram — to guard against the disease. Osteoporosis Did you know that according to the National Institutes of Health, women are four times more likely to develop osteoporosis than men? A silent disease, osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle and increases the risk for fractures, most commonly in the hip, wrist or spine. In fact, the National Osteoporosis Foundation notes that approximately 1 in every 2 women will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Fractures can cause serious complications. Consider that 20% of seniors who break a hip die within one year from complications. Women are at greater risk for osteoporosis as they age in part because they lose the protective effects of estrogen, which decreases sharply when they reach menopause. Routine bone density tests after menopause can help detect osteoporosis and can assist you and your doctor in creating a plan to address the disease and prevent fractures. Staying Healthy In addition to knowing your body and paying attention to any troubling symptoms, you can take charge of your health with the following tips: • Know your numbers. Knowing your cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels can help you understand and manage your risk for heart disease, stroke and other conditions. • Go for regular check-ups and screenings. Annual physicals can help identify potential health risks before they become significant problems. Moreover, your doctor can recommend appropriate health screenings based on your age and risk factors. See HEALTH MATTERS, Page 5A

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Thanks to Malinowski for co-sponsoring ‘carbon cashback’ bill Many people have recently received stimulus checks from the government for COVID-19 relief. Those checks were popular. How’d you like to receive monthly payments from the government and help climate change at the same time? Sound too good to be true? I want to thank my Congressman, Tom Malinowski (NJ-7) for recently co-sponsoring a bill in Congress called the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (EICDA). This bill would put a steadily increasing price on carbon pollution; those monies would be returned to American families in the form of a monthly dividend check – a “carbon cashback” so to speak. The EICDA would make clean energy affordable, save lives by reducing pollution, get the U.S. to net zero emis-

sions by 2050, create millions of jobs, and put money in our pockets. This legislation was supported by Republican Sen. Kip Bateman and Democratic Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker when it was introduced in the last Congress. So, if you care about addressing climate change, reducing pollution or just would like to receive a check every month, learn more about the Energy Innovation Act at www.energyinnovationact.org, and thank Congressman Malinowski for being a champion of this market-based solution to address climate change. Nadine Sapirman Hillsborough

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pring is here and many folks are itching to boost their health and fitness. But with more than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, too many of us are still stuck at computer screens: working from home, socializing online, exercising in virtual classes and even supervising children’s virtual schoolwork. Health professionals are increasingly urging people to get outside for their physical and mental well-being. Some tout walking 10,000 steps a day and others push for outdoor time in nature. One of them is Jared Hanley, co-founder and CEO of NatureQuant. This Oregonbased startup is working on an app to evaluate the quality of green spaces and help users track the time they spend in nature, just as they might count steps. NatureQuant recently analyzed aerial and satellite data from 500 of the most populous U.S. counties to come up with a “nature score” for each place. In a timely study, the company found that counties with lower nature scores can be predicted to have higher per capita rates of COVID-19. Conversely, those with higher nature scores appear linked to a slower spread of the coronavirus. The company’s theory – that more time outdoors means improved health – builds upon decades of studies documenting the importance of spending time in nature.

During the 1918 Spanish Influenza pandemic, for example, scientists discovered that patients treated outdoors in fresh air and sunlight recovered faster than those treated indoors. In Japan, the concept of shinrin-yoku, meaning “forest bathing” or “taking in the forest,” became popular with those looking to boost health. Forest bathers slow down and immerse themselves in nature by experiencing the smells, textures, sounds, tastes and sights of the forest. A Japanese study published in 2011 compared the effects of walking in the city to taking a forest walk. Although both activities required the same amount of physical activity, researchers found that walking in the forest led to significant reductions in blood pressure and certain stress hormones. In addition, forest bathing decreased anxiety, depression and fatigue, and increased levels of cancer-fighting cells. It’s not just adults who need more nature. Author Richard Louv coined the term “nature deficit disorder” in his 2005 book “Last Child in the Woods” to describe the impacts of spending too much time indoors. He argued that children deprived of “Vitamin N” – nature – can develop attention difficulties, obesity, higher rates of emotional and physical illnesses, and diminished use of their senses. So how much time should we spend out-

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State needs to handle ‘exploding’ deer population

New Jersey is the most urban state in the nation, yet certain areas have over 110 deer per square mile.For those of you who do not know what that means, the scientifically accepted density to sustain a healthy deer population and ecosystem, is 5-15 deer per square mile. This means that herds this large can be found eating your manicured landscape plantings, being hit by cars on rural and even urban roads, preventing the regrowth of our forests by eating native saplings and ravaging crops in our agricultural fields. At such large numbers, they are even a threat to themselves, spreading disease and suffering by starvation when the lush landscapes subside. As a farmer in the Garden State, deer are one of the most severe threats to our agricultural viability. Farmers in our area have had to abandon growing on certain fields or completely stop planting specific crops entirely because of the huge losses. Imagine losing a quarter of your paycheck

every week while you sleep, that is what happens to us. Deer are present in neighborhoods and park refuges, coming to our fields after dark to fill themselves on our crops. The result is a devastating economic loss of nearly $15 million annually in high-value agricultural production. There is a package of bills that will soon be moving through the Legislature to responsibly address this issue. We ask our elected officials to finally put New Jersey on a course to bring the exploding deer population that is plundering our state back into balance. For the safety of our motorists, the future of our forests, and the health of our local food supply, we must take action now. John R. Hart, Jr. Farmer, Hopewell Township Member, Mercer County Board of Agriculture Member, Hopewell Township Agriculture Advisory Committee

side in nature to reap maximum benefits? A 2019 study by researchers at the University of Exeter in England analyzed data from nearly 20,000 people reporting on the time they spent in places like parks, forests and beaches. According to the study, the likelihood of participants reporting good health or feelings of well-being was significantly greater after 120 minutes of contact with nature. More time outdoors was even better, with the benefits hitting a plateau after 200 to 300 minutes of exposure to nature. Researchers reported the pattern was consistent across all key groups, including older adults and those with long-term health issues. And it didn’t seem to matter whether people got their weekly nature exposure in one dose or spread it over shorter outdoor visits. Why is nature so good for us? First, natural places like forests, parks and beaches likely have better air quality than urban areas, and being in sunlight increases the vitamin D in your body. Physical exercise works your muscles and gets your heart pumping, improving all of your body’s systems. Being in nature also reduces stress. It has been theorized that nature’s curving geometry, saturated colors and soft sounds are more soothing than the straight lines and blaring noise of city streets, allowing people to mentally relax and refresh their ability to focus.

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Unfortunately, not everyone has equal access to nature. Urban residents, especially, often live far from the sights and sounds of nature. That is why some researchers are pushing policy makers to place a greater value on access to nature. Biologist Gretchen Daily of Stanford University in California pioneered the idea that “ecosystem services” provided by natural lands include mental health benefits. Daily is a co-founder of the Natural Capital Project, which offers free science-based computer programs to guide investments in natural places, with the goal of creating more livable and healthy cities. This spring, take a break from Zoom, Google Meets, Facetime and other virtual technology, and get outdoors. Whether you are listening to birds in a neighborhood park, watching waves at a beach or soaking in the sights and smells of a deep green forest, your mind, body and spirit will thank you. And if you can get in some steps, too – maybe 10,000? – it’s even better. Walking and hiking are the easiest ways to exercise, offering such great benefits that some doctors write their patients “prescriptions” for regular outdoor strolls. Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be contacted at info@njconservation.org

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8 Evelyn Place: This semi-detached home is steeped in Princeton’s women’s history. Dubbed “The Pines,” the sprawling Victorian was once home to Evelyn College for Women, the first women’s college in New Jersey, founded in 1887. Later, Princeton’s first female mayor of Princeton, Barbara Boggs Sigmund, lived there until her death following a battle with cancer.

The current owners undertook major restoration work and modernized the interior to allow for an open kitchen gathering space, a spacious master suite, and a third-floor recreation space with expansive views of Princeton. The renovation also added historic details like large-scale double doors, a striking Japanese porcelain tile fireplace, clawfoot tubs and original wood floors. The overhauled front and back yards create a number of unique spaces for outdoor lounging with plantings and urns salvaged from the New York Botanical Garden, where the homeowner’s grandfather was a landscaper. 600 Pretty Brook Road: A specimen of Princeton’s early colonial history, “The

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Bouwerie” was the homestead for a Dutch farming family. Among other distinctive details, the original 1770 house features a remarkably well-preserved large hearth fireplace with beehive oven, hand-hewn beams, half-timberwork, and a “Jersey winder” staircase. The 19th century dining room showcases a Delft tile fireplace. The current owners completed a addition to the original structure in 1991, which quadrupled the square footage. In the addition, reclaimed wood meticulously matches the original wide plank floors. The new kitchen continues the historic farmhouse aesthetic, including an Aga cast-iron range and a breakfast nook enclosed with handmade wooden animal moldings. A stained glass skylight graces the new foyer and skillful trompe l’oeil painting of floors and walls is an element throughout. Outside, the expansive property includes large patios, a pond, and an infinity pool that falls into a grand English knot garden. “The virtual format is so exciting because it allows us to bring visitors closer than ever to the stunning details of each of these wonderful properties, and to provide insights from experts that truly enrich the experience,” HSP Executive Director Izzy Kasdin said in the statement. “Princeton’s architectural heritage is extraordinarily special, and we are so pleased to be able to recognize homeowners who carefully steward this legacy. This year’s collection of houses is really not to be missed.” Tickets for the event start at $20 per screen. Login credentials will be shared with ticket buyers on May 15. For tickets purchased after May 15, purchasers receive their login within two business days. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.princetonhistory.org or call 609-921-6748, ext. 100. Proceeds help fund the Historical Society’s core history education activities throughout the year, including collections stewardship, exhibitions, public programs, and co-curricular support for schools. Lead sponsors Baxter Construction and Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty support this event. To maintain safety and privacy, in-person visits to the featured houses are strictly prohibited.

Founded in 1938, The Historical Society of Princeton is a museum and research center dedicated to interpreting the history of Princeton. HSP’s headquarters, Updike Farmstead, is listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places and lies within the Princeton Battlefield/Stony Brook Historic District. Visit www.princetonhistory.org.

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Continued from Page 8A Business Administration (SBA), the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), among others. To learn more about NJBAC’s Resources for Recovery and Growth Virtual Series, visit https://nj.gov/state/bac/bac-webinars. shtml

Wednesday, April 21

Nancy Sheehan and Rachel Weiss of Cranbury Therapeutic Massage will offer a virtual wellness session at 7 p.m. April 21 featuring chair yoga. All-level stretch. Bring a sturdy chair and towel or yoga strap.

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Wednesday, April 21 to Friday, April 23 & Sunday, May 23 Saturday, April 24

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Princeton Adult School will present “African Modernism in America” with Perrin Lathrop, doctoral candidate, Department of Art and Archeology, Princeton University, on April 27. Lathrop will give a preview of the exhibition she and colleagues curated, “African Modernism in America, 1947-67.” Lathrop’s research took her to Fisk See CALENDAR, Page 12A

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The Trenton Film Society is offering screenings of the Oscar-nominated short films of 2021 in the categories of live-action, animated and documentary. Buy tickets at http://trentonfilmsociety. org/ through April 25. Tickets are $12 for each program, or $30 for a discounted bundle of all three. Half the proceeds will go to the distributor, and half to support the Trenton Film Society. Once you begin streaming, you will have 72 hours to finish watching. A ballot for marking choices for the Oscar can be found on the website. Correct guesses for winners in each category will be entered into a drawing for an all-access pass to the Trenton Film Festival, happening virtually later this spring.

Sundays, April 25 to June 20

McCarter Theatre will hold concerts in Palmer Square, Princeton, from 4-6 p.m. Sundays, April 25 to June 20. R&B, rock, pop, jazz, swing, Reggae, Latin and country music will be performed by local musicians who are making their McCarter debuts. No tickets or advance registration required. Bring your own food and drink from vendors around Palmer Square. Concerts are free and open to the public. Parking will be available in the downtown garage, or there is metered parking on the street. For up-to-date information, visit www. palmersquare.com

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Monday, April 26

“A Passage in Relief,” presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater in collaboration with partner institutions, will be shown at 1:30 p.m. and at 8 p.m. April 26 online. Princeton University’s Program in Theater partners with Fordham University, Purchase College and University of Massachusetts-Amherst to create a virtual theatrical response to Naomi Wallace’s play “One Flea Spare.” This play, about strangers quarantining together during London’s 17th Century Great Plague, provoked this wild artistic departure about social iniquities, abuses of power, classism, racism, fake science, and questions about who can afford to survive a plague and the boundaries of gender and the body. The production, devised by the students and led by Princeton faculty member Elena Araoz, will be performed live. Audiences will be invited to view and contribute to a living online chat board starting a week before the performances.

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Tuesday, April 27

The Arts Council of Princeton presents Princeton Pecha, bringing local artists together to share their work in a virtual program inspired by PechaKucha, a lively, upbeat format created in Japan that is designed for more show and less talk. Featured artists during the 8 p.m. April 27 program will include Susan Hockaday, Pietro del Fabro, Hetty Baiz, Jim Perry, Leon Rainbow and Vaishali Pundir. Each artist will show 20 slides for 20 seconds each (about 7 minutes per artist), exhibiting for the audience an array of visual expression. Registration is free at artscouncilofprinceton.org.

Through Wed., April 28

The Herb Society of America – Delaware Valley Unit is holding an online herb sale. Contactless pickup will be scheduled for May 15 and 16 at the HolcombeJamison Farmstead, 1605 Daniel Bray Highway, Lambertville. Online credit card orders close April 28. To view the herb catalog, visit www. delvalherbs.org For more information, email hsa.dvu@ gmail.com

Wednesday, April 28

Creative Writing Seniors Reading: Poetry, Translation and Screenwriting, will be presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Creative Writing at 4:30 p.m. April 28 viz Zoom. Seniors in Princeton University’s Program in Creative Writing read from the screenplays, collections of poems or translations written as their senior theses under mentorship of professional writers on the faculty. Free and open to the public. For more information and the Zoom link, visit https://arts.princeton.edu/events/ senior-readings-in-poetry-translationscreenwriting-sp-21/

Thursday, April 29

“Guides for the Soul: Art from China’s Warring States Period” will be presented by the Princeton University Art Museum at 5:30 p.m. April 29. Join Cary Liu, Nancy and Peter Lee Curator of Asian Art, as he discusses the acquisition of two important tomb artifacts dating from the Warring States period (ca. 470–221 B.C.). One is a rare bronze lamp made with different colored alloys that may have guided the soul to the afterlife. The other is a uniquely decorated eared cup that may have been used to provide sustenance to the deceased. There is no cost to attend. Register at https://artmuseum.princeton.edu/calendar/2021-04/lecture-guidessoul-art-chinas-warring-states-period Hiding in Plain Sight: Working Together to Prevent Youth Suicide will be presented by the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the New Jersey Department of Health, New Jersey Poison Information and Education System, Monmouth University SRF Suicide Prevention Research and Training Project and the School of Nursing and Health Studies, New Jersey Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner, New Jersey Department of Children and Families, the New Jersey Traumatic Loss Coalition, and the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office. The free virtual conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon on April 29. Register at https://us02web.zoom. us/webinar/register/WN_OK4X_jzXTIqHYvDtrLW5PA For more information, contact Sharleen van Vlijmen at svanvlijmen@njaap.org Creative Writing Seniors Reading: Fiction, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Creative Writing, will be held at 4:30 p.m. April 29 via Zoom. Seniors in Princeton University’s Program in Creative Writing read from the novels or collections of short stories written as their senior theses under mentorship of professional writers on the faculty. Free and open to the public. For more information and the Zoom link, visit https://arts.princeton.edu/events/ senior-readings-fiction-sp-21/ See CALENDAR, Page 14A

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The Mercer County Park Commission announced the third year of “Eyes on Eagles” programming to celebrate the four pairs of bald eagles that nest in Mercer County, including two pairs that have chosen county parks for nest sites. The Park Commission, Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey (CWF) and the Wildlife Center Friends are partnering to host both in-person and virtual eagle viewing programs throughout the spring nesting season. In-person public nest viewing programs will be held at the West Picnic Area at Mercer County Park. Naturalists and guides will be on hand to help the public safely

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Real Central NJ Soccer’s (RCNJ) men’s schedule will kick off May 12 in the Mid-Atlantic division against in-state rivals the Ocean City Nor’Easters. The team then heads into Pennsylvania to play West Chester United Soccer Club on May 15. RCNJ will host last year’s national runners-up Reading United on June 16. The club’s matches will be played at the Mercer County Community College soccer complex in West Windsor, with kickoff times set for 7 pm. “We’re thrilled to be preparing for our first season as a club,” men’s General Manager Ira Jersey said in a prepared statement. “It’s exciting to think that our club might be the first event many families attend post-COVID. But we’ll follow all the state and local protocols to keep the environment safe as well as fun.”

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The club’s men’s team will play in USL League Two in the fourth tier of US Soccer. USL League Two is a national league and the leader in pre-professional soccer in North America. Most Major League Soccer college draft picks and many players in the two USL professional leagues were scouted during their time in the league, according to the statement. Other teams in the division include Philadelphia Lone Star FC, Lehigh Valley United and Northern Virginia’s Evergreen FC. “We’re in one of the league’s more competitive divisions,” Coach Patrick Snyder said in the statement. “We’ll face strong clubs with rich histories in the sport. But we’ve put together an exciting squad made up of some great local talent; including some guys I’ve watched for years.” The top two teams in the division will face off against

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others in the Eastern Conference for League playoffs in late July. The single-elimination knockout tournament then culminates in the national championship match on July 31. The club has already announced 10 players including many local standouts. Three players are vying for Haitian or New Zealand youth international team spots. The club’s men’s team roster has been fully committed and additional announcements will be made through the opening matchday, according to the statement. The club’s women’s program will play in the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) and will announce its schedule shortly. Fans can see the complete schedule and buy tickets at www.realcentralnj.soccer Join the club’s mailing list at https://subscribe.realcentralnj.soccer/signup

ust about 7 years ago, when I was selling Mercedes Benz automobiles, a representative from the German automakers North American headquarters gave a presentation to our sales crew on where the product lineup was heading. It was generally upbeat. But, decidedly pointed in one direction. “Smaller.” “We are going to get smaller.” That was the clear-cut message. What the Mercedes rep meant, more

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Legal Notices NOTICE OF DECISION HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT The Hillsborough Township Board of Adjustment held a public meeting on Wednesday April 07, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., conducted virtually via Zoom, at which time the following Resolutions were memorialized: Emidio and Francine Monaco - File BA-20-09 - Applicants GRANTED ʻcʼ bulk variances for relief from maximum impervious coverage, where 10% is permitted and 21.10% was granted; and minimum rear yard setback, where 20 feet is required and 15 feet was granted, to construct a 16x35 foot inground swimming pool, and retain the existing 965 square foot patio, and front and side walkways totaling 210 square feet, on Property known as Block 151.12, Lot 17 on the Hillsborough Township Tax Maps, located at 5 Shugal Court, in the R, Residential Zone, with conditions. John and Stacy Macchiarelli - File BA-20-17 - Applicants GRANTED ʻcʼ bulk variance for relief from maximum impervious coverage, where 10% is permitted, 16.1% is existing, and 16.5% was granted, to construct a 28x46 foot inground swimming pool with 1,120 square foot walkway and patio, and to retain an existing 4,427 square foot driveway, and an 88 square foot rear walkway, on Property known as Block 204, Lot 7.10 on the Hillsborough Township Tax Maps, located at 196 Fairfield Lane, in the RA, Residential Agricultural Zone, with conditions. The Resolutions referenced above have been filed in the Planning and Zoning Department at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, The Peter J. Biondi Building, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ, and are available for inspection by contacting the Board of Adjustment Secretary at pgorman@hillsborough-nj.org or 908-369-8382 during the regular business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Patrick Gorman, PP, AICP Board of Adjustment Secretary/Clerk HB. 1x, 4/16/2021, Fee: $30.69 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: In compliance with the Municipal Land Use Law of the State of New Jersey adopted January 14, 1976, as amended and supplemented, notice is hereby given that we Nicholas and Deborah Petrock applied to the HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT for an approval to permit the conditions outlined below: ʻCʼ Bulk Variance for relief from impervious coverage (15.9% requested, 15% permitted), to add one-story addition and such further relief, variances, waivers, or exceptions as may be necessary. We hereby propose a one-story addition, approximately 371 square feet to serve as family room and laundry room on the property located at 1246 Millstone River Road, known as Block 183.05 Lot 11 on the Hillsborough Township Tax Maps, owned by Nicholas and Deborah Petrock. Any person or persons affected by said project will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on the application scheduled for May 5, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. as instructed below. The application is on file at the Planning & Zoning Department of the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844 and is available for inspection as described below. Nicholas and Deborah Petrock 1246 Millstone River Road Hillsborough, NJ 08844 Due to the Governorʼs Executive Orders and pursuant to P.L. 2020,c.11, the public may only participate in this meeting remotely as outlined below. The application documents will be available for inspection at https://hillsboroughnj.civicclerk.com/ at least 10 calendar days before the scheduled meeting date. At the time of the meeting the public will be given an opportunity to participate as follows: Remote Participation through Zoom Topic: Board of Adjustment Meeting - 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada) Please enter the link below to join the meeting: https://zoom.us/j/98306621945?pwd=QkR2TmJ2U2FqQ3dMazIwUVBLc3Q0Zz09 Webinar ID: 983 0662 1945 Passcode: N04WuT Or iPhone one-tap: US: +13126266799,,98306621945#,,,,,,0#,,624103# OR +19292056099,,98306621945#,,,,,,0#,,624103# Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 312 626 6799 OR +1 929 205 6099 OR +1 301 715 8592 OR +1 346 248 7799 OR +1 669 900 6833 OR +1 253 215 8782 Webinar ID: 983 0662 1945 Passcode: 624103 To help ensure everyone has an opportunity to participate, members of the public are encouraged to notify the Hillsborough Township Planning and Zoning Department no later than noon on the date of the meeting if they intend to ask questions or conduct any crossexamination, by contacting the Board of Adjustment Secretary at pgorman@hillsborough-nj.org. It is strongly recommended that if any member of the public wishes to present written comments or exhibits at the meeting that they be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Department, preferably electronically to pgorman@hillsborough-nj.org, at least two business days prior to the meeting. This will help ensure that your input is properly presented and recorded. If you are unable to access the application material online at https://hillsboroughnj.civicclerk.com/ or prefer to inspect the complete application file in person, please contact the Planning and Zoning Department at (908) 369-8382 or pgorman@hillsborough-nj.org to make arrangements. HB, 1x, 4/16/2021, Fee: $63.24 Affidavit: $15.00

limited to one per person per theme. Submissions may consist of paintings, sketches, mixed media, photography, sculpture, poetry or prose of 300 words or less. Submissions will be accepted electronically throughout April at https:// abbottmarshlands.org The showcase entry form will include an optional personal statement and include their name, email, and from where their inspiration was taken at the Abbott Marshlands. Each contributor is first encouraged to post their work on their own social media site using the hashtags #AbbottMarshlandsImpressions #springflowers. The Abbott Marshlands include over 3,000 acres of open space in central New Jersey between Trenton and Bordentown and include the northernmost freshwater tidal marsh on the Delaware River and surrounding uplands. Designated an important birding area by the New Jersey Audubon Society, over 240 species of birds have been observed in the marshlands as well as over 900 species of plants. The Work of Adrienne Kennedy: Inspiration & Influence has been extended through April 30, on-demand from McCarter Theatre in Princeton. Each performance is $15, or purchase all four together as a bundle as have the handling fee waived. Explore the festival at www.mccarter.org/adriennekennedy. See CALENDAR, Page 19A

OBITUARY Paul Solomayer Paul Solomayer 87 passed away peacefully Sunday, March 28 2021. He was born September 6, 1933 to the late Lawrence and Philomena Solomayer and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey. He graduated from Dickinson High School Jersey City New Jersey and lived in Hillsborough New Jersey for over 55 years. He served in the Navy on at least two different ships. While in the Navy he visited Cuba, made twenty two crossings of the Atlantic Ocean between Brooklyn New York, England and Germany while on board the USS General HW Butner. He participated in a supply mission above the Arctic Circle to Hudson Bay Canada while on board the USS Rushmore. He liked ﬁshing and camping with his sons while in the Boy Scouts. He loved to collect Lionel trains and loved dogs. He was known for being upbeat and having a great sense of humor. He worked in the food industry his whole life, working in his parents deli in Jersey City and owned his own diner for several years. In later years he worked in several corporate cafeterias as a kitchen manager. He is predeceased by his wife of over forty nine years Beatrice Solomayer. He is survived by his daughter Patrice Solomayer-Ballard, sons Lawrence and Charles Solomayer, grandson Robert Ballard Jr, sister Carole Reider and many nieces and nephews. He was cremated and burial arrangements will be made at a later date. NM-00458625

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Somerset - Hillsborough Twp Notice is hereby given to the legal voters of the Hillsborough School District, in the County of Somerset, of the State of New Jersey, that a Public Hearing will be held in the cafeteria of the Auten Road Intermediate School in the Hillsborough School District, 281 Auten Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey, 08844, on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the following budget for the 2021-2022 school year.

Actual Revenues (Over)/Under Expenditures Total Repayment of Debt Total Revenues/Sources Total Revenues/Sources Net of Transfers

-1,594

2,791,110 127,257,294 127,257,294

2,658,474 136,210,397 136,210,397

2,799,192 136,477,482 136,477,482

Total Federal Projects Total Special Revenue Funds Repayment of Debt: Total Regular Debt Service Total Debt Service Funds Total Expenditures/Appropriations Total Expenditures Net of Transfers

Advertised Enrollments Enrollment Categories Pupils On Roll Regular Full-Time Pupils On Roll Regular Shared-Time Pupils On Roll - Special Full-Time Pupils On Roll - Special Shared-Time Subtotal - Pupils On Roll Private School Placements Pupils Sent to Other Districts - Reg Prog Pupils Sent to Other Dists - Spec Ed Prog Pupils Received

October 15, 2019 October 15, 2020 October 15, 2021 Actual Actual Estimated 6,299 6,092 6,056 30 36 40 1,103 1,111 1,120 25 15 0 7,457 7,254 7,216 37 41 49 5 1 1 9 11 10 34 26 26

Generated On 13APR21 at 16:32 Somerset - Hillsborough Twp Advertised Revenues Budget Category Operating Budget: Revenues from Local Sources: Local Tax Levy Total Tuition Transportation Fees from Individuals Unrestricted Miscellaneous Revenues Interest Earned on Maintenance Reserve Interest Earned on Capital Reserve Funds Total Revenues from Local Sources Revenues from State Sources: Categorical Transportation Aid Extraordinary Aid Categorical Special Education Aid Equalization Aid Categorical Security Aid Total Revenues from State Sources Revenues from Federal Sources: Medicaid Reimbursement Total Revenues from Federal Sources

Account

2021-22 Proposed

100,277,942 590,832 0

102,283,501 595,252 0

10-1XXX

943,503

975,109

953,079

10-1XXX

4,222

500

10-1XXX

16,888

2,000

99,746,365

101,845,883

103,834,332

968,117 594,926 4,589,091 18,648,011 194,605 24,994,750

968,117 582,729 4,589,091 17,902,892 194,605 24,237,434

968,117 582,729 4,589,091 17,208,634 194,605 23,543,176

69,918 69,918

92,793 92,793

93,974 93,974

10-4200

Grants and Entitlements: Other Revenue from Local Sources 20-1XXX Total Revenues from Local Sources 20-1XXX Revenues from State Sources: Other Restricted Entitlements 20-32XX Total Revenues from State Sources

Repayment of Debt: Transfers from Other Funds

2020-21 Revised

98,311,708 445,099 24,945

Budgeted Fund Balance-Operating 10-303 Budget Withdrawal from Capital Reserve 10-307 for Local Share Withdrawal from Maintenance 10-310 Reserve Actual Revenues (Over)/Under Expenditures Total Operating Budget

Revenues from Federal Sources: Title I Title II Title III I.D.E.A. Part B (Handicapped) Cares Act Education Stabilization Fund Coronavirus Relief Fund (Crf) Total Revenues from Federal Sources Total Grants and Entitlements

2019-20 Actual

10-1210 10-1300 10-1410

10-3121 10-3131 10-3132 10-3176 10-3177

20-4411-4416 20-4451-4455 20-4491-4494 20-4420-4429 20-4530

2,623,486

3,292,082

1,302,540

600,000

421,006

500,000

-2,306,209

122,504,824

130,523,142

131,863,564

43,650 43,650

105,020 105,020

0 0

33,463 33,463

70,179 70,179

24,613 24,613

206,861 16,200 0 1,661,186

182,260 224,979 41,347 2,003,488 127,208

145,256 65,882 35,145 1,543,830 0

1,884,247

274,300 2,853,582

0 1,790,113

1,961,360

3,028,781

1,814,726

20-4532

40-5200

1,594

Revenues from Local Sources: Local Tax Levy 40-1210 Local Tax Levy-Premerger Debt 40-1210 Total Revenues from Local Sources

2,364,798 0 2,364,798

0 2,238,927 2,238,927

680,623 1,378,264 2,058,887

Revenues from State Sources: Debt Service Aid Type II Budgeted Fund Balance Total Local Repayment of Debt

426,312 0 2,792,704

406,113 13,434 2,658,474

740,305 0 2,799,192

40-3160 40-303

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Generated On 13APR21 at 16:32 Somerset - Hillsborough Twp Advertised Appropriations Budget Category General Current Expense: Instruction: Regular Programs-Instruction Special Education-Instruction Bilingual Education-Instruction School-Sponsored Cocurricular or Extracurricular Activities-Instruction School-Sponsored AthleticsInstruction Summer School Other Supplemental/At-Risk Programs Support Services: Undistributed ExpendituresInstruction (Tuition) Undistributed ExpendituresAttendance and Social Work Undistributed Expenditures-Health Services Undistributed Expenditures-Speech, OT, PT and Related Services Undistributed Expenditures–Other Support Services, Students– Extraordinary Services Undistributed Expenditures-Guidance Undistributed Expenditures-Child Study Teams Undistributed ExpendituresImprovement of Instruction Services Undistributed ExpendituresEducation Media Services/Library Undistributed ExpendituresInstructional Staff Training Services Undistributed Expenditures-Support Services-General Administration Undistributed Expenditures-Support Services-School Administration Undistributed Expenditures-Central Services Undistributed ExpendituresAdministrative InformationTechnology Undistributed ExpendituresOperation and Maintenance of Plant Services Undistributed Expenditures-Student Transportation Services Personal Services-Employee Beneﬁts Total Undistributed Expenditures Interest Earned on Maintenance Reserve Increase In Maintenance Reserve Total General Current Expense Capital Expenditures: Equipment Facilities Acquisition and Construction Services Capital Reserve-Transfer to Capital Projects Increase In Capital Reserve Interest Deposit to Capital Reserve Total Capital Outlay Transfer of Funds to Charter Schools General Fund Grand Total Special Grants and Entitlements: Local Projects Other State Projects: Nonpublic Textbooks Nonpublic Handicapped Services Nonpublic Nursing Services Nonpublic Technology Initiative Nonpublic Security Aid Total Other State Projects Total State Projects Federal Projects: Title I Title II Title III I.D.E.A. Part B (Handicapped) Cares Act Education Stabilization Fund Coronavirus Relief Fund (Crf) Grant Program

20-XXX-XXX-XXX

1,884,247 1,961,360

2,853,582 3,028,781

1,790,113 1,814,726

40-701-510-XXX

2,791,110 2,791,110 127,257,294 127,257,294

2,658,474 2,658,474 136,210,397 136,210,397

2,799,192 2,799,192 136,477,482 136,477,482

Generated On 13APR21 at 16:32 Somerset - Hillsborough Twp Advertised Recapitulation of Balances

2019-20 Actual

2020-21 Revised

2021-22 Proposed

11-1XX-100-XXX 11-2XX-100-XXX 11-240-100-XXX 11-401-100-XXX

33,953,801 11,447,245 874,208 290,028

36,374,753 12,612,750 1,022,801 357,176

37,183,454 13,218,061 982,415 357,176

11-402-100-XXX

1,113,022

1,174,290

1,180,190

11-422-XXX-XXX 11-424-XXX-XXX

517,521 4,056,342

540,887 4,313,194

558,615 4,243,044

11-000-100-XXX

2,258,300

2,529,303

2,473,931

11-000-211-XXX

2,127

11-000-213-XXX

984,718

1,137,985

1,124,307

11-000-216-XXX

3,329,813

3,229,506

3,141,970

11-000-217-XXX

3,044,347

3,131,748

3,391,170

11-000-218-XXX 11-000-219-XXX

2,262,657 2,448,411

2,400,207 2,491,070

2,418,989 2,622,482

Generated On 13APR21 at 16:32

11-000-221-XXX

3,066,762

4,421,785

4,144,656

Somerset - Hillsborough Twp Advertised Per Pupil Cost Calculations

11-000-222-XXX

926,249

956,544

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850,000 120,285,911

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114,058 206,337

121,621 71,124

12-000-400-931

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600,000

1,750,000 16,888 1,998,939 219,974 122,504,824

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105,020

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29,318 16,182 7,854 16,825 0 70,179 70,179

24,613 0 0 0 0 24,613 24,613

206,861 16,200 0 1,661,186

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Budget Category Unrestricted: --General Operating Budget --Repayment of Debt Restricted for Speciﬁc Purposes General Operating Budget: --Capital Reserve --Adult Education Programs --Maintenance Reserve --Legal Reserve --Tuition Reserve --Current Expense Emergency Reserve --Impact Aid Reserve for General Expenses (Sections 8002 and 8003) --Impact Aid Reserve for Capital Expenses (Sections 8007 and 8008) Repayment of Debt: --Restricted for Repayment of Debt

Audited Balance 06-30-2019

Per Pupil Cost Calculations Total Budgetary Comparative Per Pupil Cost Total Classroom Instruction Classroom-Salaries and Benefits Classroom-General Supplies and Textbooks Classroom-Purchased Services Total Support Services Support Services-Salaries and Benefits Total Administrative Costs Administration Salaries and Benefits Total Operations and Maintenance of Plant Operations and Maintenance-Salaries and Benefits Board Contribution to Food Services Total Extracurricular Costs Total Equipment Costs Legal Costs Employee Benefits as a percentage of salaries*

Audited Balance 06-30-2020

Estimated Balance 06-30-2021

Estimated Balance 06-30-2022

2,766,847 11,840

2,646,260 13,434

2,409,871 0

2,119,166 0 500,000 3,252,383 0 0

3,886,054 0 1,354,222 5,679,179 0 0

2,585,514 0 933,216 3,292,082 0 0

1,987,514 0 433,716 0 0 0

2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2020-21 2021-22 Actual Actual Original Revised Proposed Costs Costs Budget Budget Budget $15,053 $14,629 $15,792 $16,210 $16,511 $9,168 $9,053 $103

$8,935 $8,822 $102

$9,679 $9,542 $127

$9,871 $9,730 $131

$10,079 $9,946 $124

$12 $2,803 $2,232 $1,318 $1,135 $1,470

$10 $2,703 $2,217 $1,308 $1,110 $1,388

$10 $2,982 $2,339 $1,383 $1,139 $1,415

$10 $3,038 $2,370 $1,520 $1,270 $1,443

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$734

$761

$760

$813

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$0 $235 $4 $34 31.08%

$0 $257 $15 $24 31.21%

$0 $263 $16 $25 30.29%

$0 $263 $17 $25 29.63%

*Does not include pension and social security paid by the State on-behalf of the district. ** Federal and State funds in the blended resource school-based budgets. The information presented in columns 1 through 3 as well as the related descriptions of the per pupil cost calculations are contained in the Taxpayers Guide to Education Spending and can be found on the Department of Education website: http://www.state.nj.us/education/guide/. This publication is also available in the board office and public libraries. The same calculations were performed using the 2020-21 revised appropriations and the 2021-22 budgeted appropriations presented in this advertised budget. Total Budgetary Comparative Per Pupil Cost is defined as current expense exclusive of tuition expenditures, transportation, residential costs, and judgments against the school district. For all years it also includes the restricted entitlement aids. With the exception of Total Equipment Cost, each of the other per pupil cost calculations presented is a component of the total comparative per pupil cost, although all components are not shown. Generated On 13APR21 at 16:32 Somerset - Hillsborough Twp Capital Projects Funding Source for Request Request to Exceed to Exceed Project Dollar Eligible for Referendum Referendum Description/Activity Number Amount Grant HES paving and roof repairs 1 $600,000 N N The complete budget will be on file and open to examination at the Board of Education Offices located at 379 South Branch Road in the Township Municipal Complex, Hillsborough, New Jersey, Somerset County New Jersey between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The school district has proposed programs and services in addition to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards adopted by the State Board of Education. Generated On 13APR21 at 16:32 HB, 1x, 4/16/2021, Fee: $332.01 Affidavit: $15.00

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Calendar Continued from Page 17A Hillsborough is joining towns across the country for the 10th anniversary of the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation by asking residents to make a long-term commitment to manage water resources more wisely. The annual challenge, through April 30, is a non-profit national community service campaign that encourages leaders to inspire their residents to make a series of simple pledges at mywaterpledge.com to use water more efficiently, reduce pollution and save energy, according to the statement. To participate, residents go to mywaterpledge.com, and then make a series of online pledges to conserve water on behalf of Hillsborough. Cities with the highest percentage of residents who take the challenge in their population category have a chance to win $3,000 toward their home utility bills, and hundreds more eco-friendly prizes. In addition, residents can nominate a deserving charity from their city to receive a 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The foundation has also created a new digital tool called MyVolunteer Water Project, in support of the program, that gives residents a unique way to do handson home, community, and workplace projects year-round in support of their city’s sustainability efforts. For more information, visit www. wylandfoundation.org Attitudes In Reverse (AIR) will hold its 13th annual T-Shirt Design Concept Contest based on students’ creative ideas for communicating the importance of seeking help for mental health disorders. AIR is a Princeton-based nonprofit organization dedicated to educating youth and adults about mental health, related disorders and suicide prevention. Entries are due April 30. The entry form is available online. All contestants will be recognized during the 10th Annual Miki & Friends Open AIR event, which will be held on May 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at West Windsor Community Park. Prizes will be an iPad for first place and a $50 gift card for second place. The designs inspired by the winning concepts will be printed on T-shirts that the contestants and all volunteers will receive and will also be available to event attendees who donate $50 or more. The designs will also be featured on AIR’s website, www.air.ngo. The Blue Bears Special Meals program will celebrate its second anniversary of enabling young adults facing intellectual and development disorders to work and learn in a meaningful environment. The Blue Bears team is fully vaccinated and back at the restaurant on N. Harrison St. in Princeton. To celebrate their reunion, in May they will display a gallery of blue bears created by members of the community. Sculpt, paint or knit a bear, write a story or author a play, or sew a blue bear costume, for example. Submissions will be accepted through April 30. Submit by emailing info@bluebears. org The young adult team will meet in early May and the grand prize winners will be announced at the celebration toward the end of May. Prizes will be awarded.

Friday, April 30

Spring Dance Festival – April, an evening of new original dance works by Princeton seniors, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Dance, will be held at 8 p.m. April 30 via Zoom. Princeton Dance seniors Sophie Blue, Liam Lynch and Enver Ramadani present an evening of filmed new dance works. The evening will be hosted by Hearst Choreographer-in-Residence and guest faculty member Miguel Gutierrez. Free and open to the public; advance Zoom registration required. For more information and the Zoom registration link, visit https://arts.princeton.edu/events/spring-dance-festivalsp-21/ Celebrate renewal and reconnection from 5-8 p.m. April 30 during Morven Museum & Garden’s Garden Party. Morven is located at 55 Stockton St., Princeton. For more information, visit www.morven.org Princeton Folk Dance will hold a virtual dance party at 7:30 p.m. April 30. For the Zoom link, email pfnfd2@ gmail.com

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2021 marks the 250th birthday of the Township of Hillsborough. The History of Hillsborough Diorama Contest is open to all residents, businesses, organizations and community groups within the township. A diorama should depict a meaningful time in the history of Hillsborough for you, your school, business or organization. Dioramas will be displayed at the township’s 4th of July/250th Birthday Celebration event taking place on June 26. For details, visit www.hillsborough-nj. org/news-announcements/510-250th-anniversary-diorama-contest-announced Contact Erica at Lenzoe@hillsboroughpd.org with any questions. Email registrations before May 1 to participate. Rowan College at Burlington County’s Dental Hygiene Clinic will offer free dental care to children ages 13 and under as a continuation of Give Kids a Smile. Services include screenings, cleanings, fluoride treatments and sealants to protect permanent teeth. To schedule an appointment, call 856291-4215. For more information, visit rcbc.edu/ dental. Princeton University Concerts (PUC) is expanding its digital offerings for the remainder of the 2020-21 season to replace planned in-person concerts, many of which will be rescheduled to future seasons. The university’s performing arts series has recast all of its virtual programming to directly address socially relevant topics. This includes: a new podcast series, Breathe in Music, bringing PUC’s popular Live Music Meditation series to a digital format; a new series of conversations with musicians and prominent arts thinkers about the impact of COVID-19 on the performing arts hosted by multidisciplinary artist and WNYC host Helga Davis; the release of new video episodes of mezzosoprano Joyce DiDonato’s Sing for Today, in which the opera star responds to current events through the lens of song and conversations; and virtual performances and live Q&As with world-renowned musicians to continue PUC’s Watch Party series. Most of this digital content will be available to the public at no charge. For more information about Princeton University Concerts, contact Dasha Koltunyuk at dkoltuny@princeton.edu or 609258-6024. The Princeton Adult School is offering predominately online and a few inperson COVID-safe classes for the spring, presenting a selection of 152 courses, including: • Lecture series on Africa, “Up Close and Personal: Africa;” • History courses, such as “Nineteenth Century America Through the Prism of Five Extraordinary Elections” and closer to home “From Village to Town: The Transformation of Princeton between 1890 and 1910;” • Writing skills for a variety of personal and professional reasons; • Making objects with the hands – doodling, knitting, jewelry making, woodworking, photography; • Making music by one’s voice, harmonica, ukulele, piano, mandolin; • Playing games (bridge, MahJong, chess; • Improving business and workplace skills; • “Spring Wildflowers,” “Therapy Walks,” “Nature Walk” and “Name That Tree.” To participate, visit www.princetonadultschool.org to register for classes. For assistance, call the office at 609-683-1101. “Performing Healing: Rituals & Repetition,” an exhibition by Diana Chen, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Visual Arts, will be viewable online at 185nassau.art through May. The Princeton University senior will exhibit new work exploring the therapeutic role of rituals and repetition during times of crisis and change. Using found objects, personal items and other memorabilia, the work depicts healing as an alchemical performance in which we re-live, re-tell and re-enact through simple repetitions of movement. Drawing inspiration from Buddhism, Jungian psychology and creation myths, the work seeks to re-trace the symbolic journey from distress and fragmentation to healing and wholeness. Free and available to the public. For more information, visit https://arts. princeton.edu/events/healing-narrativessenior-thesis-exhibition-diana-chen/

Princeton Dance Festival Reimagined, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Dance, will be viewable online through May. The virtual edition of the annual Princeton Dance Festival recorded in December features diverse, professional choreographers bringing their aesthetics to the question of dance in the COVID era working with Princeton dance students. In works led by Peter Chu, Francesca Harper, Rebecca Lazier, Dean Moss, Silas Riener and Olivier Tarpaga, students explored the intersections of dance and multimedia performance, digital animation, filmmaking, site-based work and music. Each evening is a completely different and unique experience followed by a recorded question-and-answer session with the choreographers. Free and available to the public. Video content is closed captioned. To view the recordings, visit https:// arts.princeton.edu/academics/dance/pastevents/2020-21/princeton-dance-festivalreimagined-2020/ “All Her Power: 50th Anniversary of Princeton Undergraduate Coeducation Theater Project,” presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater, will be held virtually online through May. The first undergraduate co-ed class arrived at Princeton University in the fall of 1969. In celebration of this milestone in 2019, the Program in Theater facilitated journalistic research by three generations of Princeton women – current students, professional artist alumnae, and the first generation of graduating women – to culminate in a theatrical event exploring the experiences of women at the University. Students were paired with professional artist alumnae to research and create new, short performances about women who graduated from Princeton in the first few years of co-education at Princeton. The process, led by Program in Theater Director Jane Cox and Lecturer in Theater and Princeton alumna Suzanne Agins ’97 working with student-alumnae pairs, culminates in this filmed archive of the work in collaboration with theater and visual arts alumna Milan Eldridge ’20. Free and available to the public. The film is closed captioned. To view the film on demand and read more about the project, visit allherpower. princeton.edu “These are Books, These are Posters,” will be presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Visual Arts at Princeton University. The online virtual exhibition of poster designs and artists’ books by the seniors and juniors in the Program in Visual Arts, organized by faculty member Pam Lins, is viewable at 185nassau.art through May. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit https:// arts.princeton.edu/events/vis-book-postershow-sp-21/ “Natural and Conventional Signs,” an online exhibition tour by Ryan Gander, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts, will be available on-demand, online, at arts.princeton.edu/gander through May. U.K. artist Ryan Gander presents a selection of new works directly guided by his research at Princeton University undertaken during his time as a Hodder Fellow (2019-20) and made during a period of reflection while the world paused amid a global pandemic. Gander invites the audience into his studio/gallery, Solid Haus in rural Suffolk, east of London, for a recorded guided tour and conversation with Princeton faculty member David Reinfurt. Free and open to the public. The recorded tour is closed captioned. To view the video tour, visit https:// arts.princeton.edu/events/natural-and-conventional-signs-exhibition-tour-by-ryangander/ Residents can join the East Windsor Community Garden at the Disbrow Hill Road open space area, adjacent to the playing fields and across from Etra Lake Park. Residents can plant fruits and vegetables in the spring and fall, beginning in April. Plots are available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Detailed information and guidelines are available at www.east-windsor.nj.us or by calling 609-443-4000, ext. 238. Stuart Country Day School’s Summer Camp registration is open. Stuart is planning for an in-person and online camp experience for boys and girls ages 2-16 from June 7 to Aug. 6.

Campers will explore Stuart’s 55-acre wooded campus at 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton, develop new athletic skills, discover the artist within, hone their writing and leadership skills, and find their voices both on paper and on stage. Summer programs are taught by Stuart faculty and coaches. Sibling discount granted automatically beginning with the second child. Lunch through the FLIK dining service. Before and after care will not be offered out of an abundance of caution. Register at www.stuartschool.org/summer. Summer programs at Princeton Day School (PDS), 650 The Great Road, Princeton, will be offered from June 14 to Aug. 9, with co-ed full-day and half-day programs for campers pre-K to Grade 12. This year PDS varsity coaches will lead camps in squash, basketball and baseball. Or, take part in Crazy for Clay, tennis, chess, other sports, water play and more. New offerings include Piñatas & Parties, Bridges & Towers, and Puppetry & Storytelling. Campers do not have to be PDS students to attend. Pre-camp and extended day options are available. Visit www.pds.org/summer-programs/ or call 609-924-6700, ext. 1342 for more information, or to register.

Saturday, May 1

Bordentown Township will hold a shred day from 9 a.m. to noon May 1 at the Public Works Garage, 266 Crosswicks Road. Grab Your Monet and Let’s Gogh! Virtual Art Auction will be held on May 1 by Villa Victoria Academy and Marlin Art. The night of virtual fun begins at 7 p.m. with cocktails, followed by the live auction beginning at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.villavictoria.org The Princeton University Art Museum’s 2021 gala, A Global Gathering, will be held at 7 p.m. May 1. Celebrate the transformative power of great art with a live online presentation. The annual gala is the museum’s sole fundraising event of the year. Proceeds support the wide range of education, engagement and scholarly programs that the museum offers free of charge each year. For tickets and more information, visit https://artmuseum.princeton.edu/support/gala-2021-0 The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) will hold its Mayday Bowl Project from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 1 on the terrace, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. Artists in the ACP Ceramic Studio have created hundreds of unique ceramic bowls, available for $30 each. All proceeds benefit the Arts Council, helping to close the financial gap created by COVID. The first 100 buyers will receive a voucher for a free scoop of ice cream from the bent spoon. Bowls are first-come, first-served as supplies last. For more information, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org. Meet New York Times best-selling author Lisa Wingate through a virtual program with the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) on May 1 from 2-3 p.m. Her most recent publication is “The Book of Lost Friends” from earlier this spring; she will also talk about her best-selling true-crime novel, 2017’s “Before We Were Yours.” A former journalist, she has written 33 novels and counting. To see which titles the library system carries, visit catalog.sclsnj.org. To connect with Wingate for the virtual program, visit sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4598691.

Saturday, May 1 & Sunday, May 2

Paint Out Princeton at Morven Museum & Garden will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 1 and 2. Artists supply their own materials, canvas, easel, rags, stool, garbage bags, hats and sunscreen. Registration for artists is required for either day. All masking, social distancing and health protocols will be enforced. A virtual gallery will be created in collaboration with the Arts Council of Princeton. For more information, visit https://www. morven.org/paint-out-princeton-at-morvenin-may

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