5-25 BC by Community News Service

Current Bordentown

Scotties’ Collora enjoying every at bat before going to college to pitch

By JuSTiN FEiL

Connor Collora is making the most of every opportunity that he gets with the Bordentown Regional High School baseball team.

Every inning on the mound, every opportunity in the field, and whatever at bats he gets.

Next year, his focus will be narrowed. The bat will be taken

out of his hands when he joins the La Salle University baseball team as a pitcher. College pitchers almost always focus exclusively on pitching.

“I’m just trying to enjoy every at bat because this is the end of it,” said Collora, who plans to study business in college. “And I’ve been playing baseball and hitting my whole life, so it’s kind of weird to just think about it all

stopping. But I’m trying to enjoy what’s left of it.”

Collora will still have plenty of baseball left as he fulfills his dream to play college ball. And at the high school level, his last year has him taking on a larger role than he’s had in previous seasons for the Scotties, who are the defending Burlington County Scholastic League tour-

See COLLORA, Page 18

Bordentown schools just about average in annual state report

By JOE EMANSKi

Recent focus in Bordentown has understandably been on the regional school district’s tentative 2025-26 budget calling for massive cuts and significant reduction in staff.

But in addition to questions of how the district will budget for the upcoming school year, there is also the question of how district students have performed in recent years.

The New Jersey Department of Education released its annual reports assessing how students in every school district measure up on key educational metrics, including standardized assessment performance and attendance.

So how are the Bordentown Schools doing overall, according to the Department of Education? Overall, district students are meeting state standards in mathematics, but slightly below state standard in English language arts. And at the elementary school levels, these numbers are slightly, but significantly, better.

This is according to the state’s measurements of both how students performed on statewide assessments (NJSLA and DLM)

as well as how the state measures “student growth.”

Another key metric reported by the DOE is attendance. The state classifies students to be “at risk” if they are chronically absent. Students are considered chronically absent if they miss 10% of school days.

In the Bordentown school district, 9.8% of students meet this criterium — below the state median of 14.9%. By this measurement, Bordentown has fewer at-risk students than the median New Jersey district. Across New Jersey, chronic absenteeism is at 14.9%, a decrease from 16.6% in 20222023, but well above the prepandemic rate of 10.6% in 2018-2019.

In terms of graduation, Bordentown students are graduating at a 93.3% rate in four years, and 95% in five years. Both figures meet state standards.

In terms of readiness for college or a career, the picture for Bordentown students is more of a mixed bag.

Student performance on Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate courses is more than 10%

See SCHOOLS, Page 12

Connor Collora at the plate for Bordentown High baseball.

RWJUH Hamilton May Healthy Living / Community Education Programs

CARING FOR LOVED ONES WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS

Monday, May 5 & 19; 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

ADULT CHILDREN CARING FOR PARENTS

Monday, May 5 & 19; 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Wednesday, May 7; 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

LETTING GO OF CLUTTER

Tuesday, May 13; 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP

Wednesday, May 21; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

PREDIABETES CONNECT GROUP

Tuesday, May 27; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

CRYSTAL BOWL SOUND IMMERSION

Monday, May 5: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Sound healing uses special instruments to create a therapeutic atmosphere promoting deep rest, nervous system rebalancing, and emotional release. Participants sit or lay in a comfortable position while the practitioner takes you on a sound journey for mind, body and spirit. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow or anything that makes you comfortable. Fee: $15

ASK THE DIETITIAN

Tuesday, May 6; 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday, May 16; 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May, 28; 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Meet with our Registered Dietitian for a 30-minute appointment to discuss your unique nutritional needs. Registration is required. Call 609-584-5900 to schedule your appointment.

TAI CHI

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, May 6; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Presented by The Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton, this support group welcomes those who have received a breast cancer diagnosis in all phases of their journey. An oncology nurse navigator and certiﬁed oncology social worker will offer participants an opportunity to share personal experiences, helpful resources, and methods of coping with feelings of anxiety and distress. Please call 609-584-2836 to conﬁrm attendance.

ANGELS AMONG US: CONNECTING WITH YOUR GUARDIAN ANGEL

Thursday, May 8; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Join us for a discussion about guardian angels and how we can connect and receive guidance from them. Fee: $15

THE POWER OF FOOD: NUTRITION STRATEGIES FOR DIABETES

Monday, May 12; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 27; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Join Lori Hager, MS, RD, for our monthly series. Learn how to manage and control your diabetes through dietary choices and meal planning, and how nutrition affects blood sugar levels. These two sessions will occur the second Monday (daytime) and fourth Tuesday (evening) each month.

WII PLAY! VIRTUAL FITNESS

Monday, May 12; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday, May 23; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00a.m.

Join RWJ Rehabilitation, RWJUH

Hamilton, for this fun hour of Wii games and learn about safe mechanics. Mastering body movement is leveling up your real-life stats. Play smart, move like a pro, and stay in the game longer!

BARIATRIC WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, May 13; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. If you are considering surgery, are in the process of preparing or have undergone surgery, you are welcome to attend our group. Family, friends and support persons are also welcome. This is a great opportunity to meet others going through the same weight loss journey. We focus on achieving optimal wellness through weight loss surgery. We will discuss different topics on nutrition, exercise and healthy living behaviors.

OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, May 13; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

This free support group offers community members with ostomies, or those that want to learn more, the opportunity to discuss the daily logistics and lifestyle concerns of living with a colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy. Caregivers, loved ones and family members are also invited to participate. This program is presented by Kelly Knox, BS, RN, CWCN, Wound Specialist, RWJUH Hamilton. For more information, please contact Kelly Knox at 609-286-3826.

SUPERFOOD BOWL

Monday, May 19; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Join Lori Hager, MS, RD, to learn how to make a healthy and delicious fruit

smoothie bowl. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing breakfast, a postworkout snack, or a healthy dessert, fruit smoothie bowls are a nutritious option.

CAN OTC HEARING AIDS WORK FOR ME?

Wednesday, May 21; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

To increase the public’s access to hearing aids and improve hearing, the FDA established a new category of Over-The-Counter (OTC) hearing aids for adults 18 years of age and older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. Join Lorraine Sgarlato, Au.D., audiologist at RWJUH Hamilton’s Balance & Hearing Center, as she talks about the availability of OTC hearing aids and who can beneﬁt from them.

FEED YOUR HEART: COOKING FOR HEART HEALTH

Wednesday, May 21; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Join Lori Hager, MS, RD, for our bimonthly heart-healthy cooking class. Have some fun learning how to cook nutritious and delicious hearthealthy meals. Explore heart-friendly ingredients and cooking techniques.

FBI PRESENTS: FRAUD AND SCAMS AWARENESS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

Wednesday, May 21; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Better Health is a free program for VIP’s 65+ that

Tuesday, May 1, 15 & 29; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

YOGA CLASSES

Tuesday, May 6 & 20; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

MEDITATION CLASSES

Tuesday, May 6 & 20; 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

CHAIR YOGA

Tuesday, May 6 & 20; 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

BREAKFAST & LEARN: STROKE, IT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU

Thursday, May 1; 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

In this program, you will learn about current stroke protocols and the advancements made in this ﬁeld, and gain valuable insight about stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery. Hamil Patel, MD, Stroke Director and Assistant Director, Emergency

Department, RWJUH Hamilton, will present this comprehensive and important program about maintaining good health.

GAME TIME!

Friday, May 2 & 23; 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join us for good wholesome fun – let’s play a game! Sharpen your skills or jump back into something you always enjoyed. Snacks and a variety of board games will be available, or you are welcome to bring your own. A great way to meet new friends or bring friends with you.

BREAKFAST AND LEARN WITH SARA ALI, MD: THE TRUTH ABOUT MEDICATIONS & VITAMINS

Tuesday, May 6; 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Are you managing multiple medications while treating several illnesses? Adding vitamins to the mix for good health? Sara Ali, MD, a geriatric and palliative care specialist and a member of

Each year, millions of people are victims of internet, phone, and mail scams as well as identity theft. Internet predators continue to be an increasing threat. Join FBI agents Kevin Matthews and Steve Rich and local police to learn strategies to safeguard yourselves and your loved ones. Scan QR code to view, learn

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, May 27; 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Join us for the Stroke Support Group, a place for survivors and caregivers to build a community. Share personal experiences, feelings, recovery strategies, and ﬁrsthand information on managing life after stroke. Meetings will be facilitated by two outpatient RWJUH Hamilton Rehab experts, Ashley Sarrol, SpeechLanguage Pathologist, & Allyson Panikowski-Berry, Occupational Therapist. Survivors and care partners at any stage of recovery are encouraged to attend.

HEARING AND BALANCE SCREENINGS

Wednesday, May 28; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Join us for free screenings on the last Wednesday of every month! These 15-minute appointments are designed to help assess your hearing health or your balance health/fall risk. For more information or to reserve your required appointment, call 609-245-7390.

Location: RWJ Balance & Hearing Center, 2 Hamilton Health Pl, Hamilton Township, NJ.

WOMAN’S BOOK CLUB: THE WOMEN BY KRISTIN HANNAH

Wednesday, May 28; 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Please come prepared to share your thoughts on this month’s book about coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided.

*All programs require registration and are held at the RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ, unless otherwise noted.

RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, will discuss the importance of reviewing your medications with your doctor to reduce adverse risks, duplication, and side effects while balancing the need for treatment. She will also separate fact from ﬁction about the most common vitamins.

A SOCIAL HOUR ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS

Wednesday, May 7, 14, 21, & 28; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Don’t miss an opportunity to participate in lifechanging conversations, listening, learning, and exploring for this time in our lives. Topics created for you by you. Every week is new and something different. Join us on all the dates, two, or even one. It’s your choice. New members are always welcome.

LET US ENTERTAIN YOU: AN AFTERNOON OF DELIGHTS

Thursday, May 8; 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join us for a disco-themed social event featuring entertainment surprises, good food, and friendship. A great way to meet new friends or bring friends with you.

NOURISH YOUR BRAIN: COOKING FOR BRAIN HEALTH

Friday, May 9; 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Have some fun while learning recipes that can help fuel your brain.

BREAKFAST & LEARN: UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE

Tuesday, May 13; 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

A helpful guide to navigating the sometimesconfusing world of Medicare beneﬁts. Please join us whether you are new to Medicare or already enjoying the beneﬁts.

TO BECOME A BETTER HEALTH MEMBER FOR FREE SCAN THIS QR CODE

BORDENTOWN Home for Funerals

FROM the eDitOR

Community news awards Rossi’s gift cards to newsletter subscribers

Community News Service awarded two free gift cards last month to active subscribers of our e-newsletters!

Charlie Ehid of Morrisville, Pennsylvania and Debra Richford of Whiting both received $50 gift cards to Rossi’s Bar and Grill in Hamilton.

We offer three weekly email newsletters: Headlines from Community News; Events from Community News; and Headlines from U.S. 1 Newspaper. We gather all the recent content from our print editions and websites and drop them into your inboxes for easy access.

Thousands have subscribed to our newsletters on our websites, communitynews.org and princetoninfo.com. As a thank you, we give away prizes from local organizations and businesses. Our giveaway offers have also included tickets to future Trenton Thunder baseball games.

To be eligible for prizes, you have to have opened at least one newsletter in the past month. To sign up to get our newsletters, all you have to do is scan the QR code to the right with your phone. It will

Charlie Ehid of Morrisville, Pennsylvania won a $50 gift card from Rossi’s for being subscribed to our email newsletters.

take you to our website where you can enter your email address, and that’s it. And if you already subscribe—thank you!

Current Bordentown

We are a newsroom of your neighbors. The Bordentown Current is for local people, by local people. As part of the community, the Current does more than just report the news—it connects businesses with their customers, organizations with their members and neighbors with one another. As such, our staﬀ sets out to make our town a closer place by giving readers a reliable source to turn to when they want to know what’s going on in their neighborhood.

EdiTOR

Joe Emanski (Ext. 120)

CONTRiBuTiNG WRiTER

Justin Feil

CONTRiBuTiNG COLuMNiST

Pierre Lacombe

Ad LAyOuT ANd PROduCTiON

Stacey Micallef (Ext. 131)

SENiOR ACCOuNT EXECuTiVE

Jennifer Steffen (Ext. 113)

Community News Service 9 Princess Road, Suite M Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 Phone: (609) 396-1511

News: news@communitynews.org

Events: events@communitynews.org

Sports: sports@communitynews.org

Letters: jemanski@communitynews.org

Website: bordentowncurrent.com

Facebook: facebook.com/bordentowncurrent Twitter: twitter.com/mercerspace

9,000 copies of the Bordentown Current are mailed or bulk-distributed to the residences and businesses of Bordentown 12 times a year.

TO AdVERTiSE call (609) 396-1511, ext. 113 or e-mail advertise@communitynews.org

IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING AN ALASKA VACATION, THIS IS ONE EVENT YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!

THE

THE 2026 ALASKA CRUISEFEST

2026

ALASKA CRUISEFEST

THE 2026 ALASKA CRUISEFEST

ONLINE EVENT May 13th 2025 at 11am & 7pm

THE 2026 ALASKA CRUISEFEST

ONLINE EVENT May 13th 2025 at 11am & 7pm

ONLINE EVENT May 13th 2025

Join us online as Alaska expert, enthusiast, and tour guide

ONLINE EVENT May 13th 2025 at 11am & 7pm

Join us online as Alaska expert, enthusiast, and tour guide

Sturman shares his knowledge and experience, and virtually guides us through the ultimate Alaska adventure: from Fairbanks, through Denali

National Park, along the Midnight Sun Deluxe Rail into Anchorage, and then through Glacier Bay, down the Inside Passage and into Vancouver. All this and more, full Q&A, and special pricing and amenities for attendees.

Join us online as Alaska expert, enthusiast, and tour guide Jeff Sturman shares his knowledge and experience, and virtually guides us through the ultimate Alaska adventure: from Fairbanks, through Denali National Park, along the Midnight Sun Deluxe Rail into Anchorage, and then through Glacier Bay, down the Inside Passage and into nto Vancouver. All this and more, full Q&A, and special pricing and amenities for attendees.

Join us online as Alaska expert, enthusiast, and tour guide Jeff Sturman shares his knowledge and experience, and virtually guides us through the ultimate Alaska adventure: from Fairbanks, through Denali National Park, along the Midnight Sun Deluxe Rail into Anchorage, and then through Glacier Bay, down the Inside Passage and into Vancouver. All this and more, full Q&A, and special pricing and amenities for attendees.

For more information and to register, visit cruisestoalaska.com/alaska-cruisefest or call (800) 576 2378

aROUnD tOWn New

Spartan Boot Camp founder Hartz honored by township

Bill Hartz of Bordentown Spartan Bootcamp receives a Certificate of Recognition from the Bordentown Township Committee. (Photo courtesy of Bordentown Township.)

Bordentown Township recently honored Bill Hartz from Bordentown Spartan Bootcamp for his leadership and commitment to organizing the Youth Activities Extravaganza.

The township says that the event not only brought families together but also showcased various sports and activities and fostered a sense of pride and connection among local children and their families.

Hartz was presented with a Certificate of Recognition for his efforts, which helped create an inclusive and impactful event to foster community spirit and provide valuable experiences for youth.

The township acknowledged that the event exceeded expectations, highlighting the crucial role of community involvement in supporting programs for children and families.

Hartz’s Spartan Bootcamp is a physical fitness training program for kids that takes an unabashedly old-school approach to motivating. On the web: bordentownspartanbootcamp.com.

Artists invited to submit work for 2025 Senior Art Show

The Burlington County Senior Art Show is returning to Historic Smithville

Park this spring and the County Commissioners are encouraging senior artists to help make it the best one yet.

Artists both professional and nonprofessional are eligible to submit original artwork for the show, which will be held at the Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery from May 16 through Sept. 6. The exhibition is organized by the Burlington County Department of Human Services Office on Aging in partnership with the Burlington County Parks System.

Submissions will be placed in one of nine categories (acrylic painting; watercolor and gouache; photography; oil painting; pastel and chalk; sculpture; mixed media; print/digital; and craft/ works on paper) and will be judged by a juried panel. Art judged to be the best from each category will be displayed in the New Jersey Senior Art Show featuring works from across the state.

There is no fee for submission. All submissions must have been completed during the past three years. Artists interested in submitting this year are asked to register no later than May 2.

Registration forms are available at co.burlington.nj.us/1820/Call-ForArtists and can be emailed to cfynan@ co.burlington.nj.us or mailed to the Burlington County Office on Aging, Re: 2025

See NEWS, Page 8

The 12th Annual Street of

Bordentown City In

presents Saturday, June 21st 5 pm - 9 pm

Rain date: June 28th

• 2000 or Older Only

• Domestic or Foreign

• Stock or Modified

• Parking & Registration 2- 5:00 pm

• Registration Closes Promptly at 5 pm or when full.

• Awards 8:30 pm

• Cars Pay $20 Day of Show

For Information call

Chris (609) 832-8910 or email: bordentowntraditions@gmail.

Senior Art Show, P.O. Box 6000, 49 Rancocas Road, Mount Holly, NJ 08060.

Submissions should be brought to the Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery, 803 Smithville Road, Eastampton, on May 2 from 10 a.m. to noon or May 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call the County Office on Aging at (609) 265-5784 or email cfynan@co.burlington.nj.us.

NJ Ren Faire set for 8 days in May and June

The New Jersey Renaissance Faire is set to return to the Burlington County Fairgrounds for another year.

The festival is now receiving national acclaim. It received a No. 7 ranking for Renaissance Faires across the country, according to USA Today, edging out larger, longer-running shows such as the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival, King Richards Faire of Massachusetts and the NY Faire.

Dates for this year’s faire are Saturday and Sundays May 17-18, May 24-25, May 31-June 1, and June 7-8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., rain or shine. The faire will take place at Burlington County Fairgrounds, 1990 Jacksonville Jobstown Road, Columbus.

In addition to interactive storytelling

Sheriff’s office seeking national accreditation

for the first time

The Burlington County Sheriff’s Office is taking steps to receive national accreditation for the first time in its history.

Burlington County Sheriff and former Bordentown fire commissioner James H. Kostoplis announced the new initiative, saying the office is working with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. to receive this recognition of public safety excellence. As part of the process, CALEA assessors will be on-site in Burlington County from Aug. 18 to Aug. 20 to examine all aspects of sheriff’s office policy and procedures, management, operations and support services.

Accreditation is a voluntary process to determine whether the Sheriff’s office complies with the commission’s state-ofthe-art standards. To obtain accreditation status, the office must comply with 181 standards.

that takes place throughout the day, visitors to the faire can expect to see performances by nationally known acts such as Jacques Ze Whipper, Paolo Garbanzo, Chaste Treasure, Righteous Blackguards and the Rowdy Bardlings, all taking place in the temporary “Village of Crossford.”

The NJ Ren Faire typically hosts 5,000

patrons per day for activities such as a four-horse joust, a human chess match, whiskey tasting and eclectic Saturday evening after-hours shows. Attendees are encouraged to dress for the occasion. Come dressed up, bring the family (even the dog!) and join the fun! On the web: njrenfaire.com.

A copy of the standards is at the Sheriff’s Office and is available by contacting Undersheriff Odise Carr at 609-265-5127 or by emailing ocarr@co.burlington.nj.us.

As part of the Sheriff’s Office assessment, agency personnel and members of the community are invited to provide

See NEWS, Page 10

Sword-fighting cast members during Human Chess Match at a previous year’s Renaissance Faire. (Photo by Michael Ulrich.)

comments via a portal on the Burlington County Sheriff’s Office website at co.burlington.nj.us/130/Sheriffs-Office.

Comments will go directly to CALEA for review as part of its assessment. Copies will also be sent to the sheriff or his designee.

Residents who cannot access the portal or who prefer to mail comments may do so by writing to the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Inc., 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320, Gainesville, VA 20155 or by emailing calea@calea.org.

County Commissioners adopt 2025 budget

The Burlington County Commissioners adopted a 2025 county budget by unanimously approving a $271 million spending plan on April 23.

The budget reduces the total County spending by $41 million and is expected to maintain the county’s record for having the lowest average county tax in New Jersey, along with a credit score near the top of the rating scale.

“Budgets are about values and choices. This spending plan reflects our Board’s priorities and commitment to preserving Burlington County’s health, safety and quality of life,” said commissioner director Felicia Hopson. “The 2025 budget delivers services essential to working families, seniors and vulnerable residents but continues our record of affordability during this chaotic economic climate.”

Burlington County had the lowest average County tax in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, according to property tax data released annually by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

Burlington County’s cost per resident

for county operations is also projected to remain the lowest in the state at $406. The next closest is Essex County at $498, more than 20% higher than Burlington County.

The budget maintains the county’s farmland preservation and open space tax at 3.5 cents per $100 of value. The open space tax is expected to generate about $22.4 million to fund farmland and open space preservation, parks and trails improvements and the various parks art, history, nature, fitness and cultural programs that contribute to the county’s quality of life.

More than 63,000 acres of farmland is preserved in Burlington County, ranking the county No. 1 in New Jersey and in the Top 10 nationally for acres preserved.

In the last year, Burlington County has prepared offers for 10 farms totaling more than 1,400 acres. The county has also targeted additional open space properties along the Rancocas Creek and Delaware River for preservation and taken initial steps to create miles of additional trails, including approximately 50 miles of new regional paths through Mount Laurel, Moorestown, Evesham, Maple Shade, Medford, Tabernacle, Southampton and Shamong.

The budget sets aside $5 million in funding for a new round of Municipal

Parks Development Grants to assist municipalities with creating or improving their parks. Funds can also be used to acquire open space or to cover the local share for preserving a farm.

All county municipalities are eligible to apply for grants up to $250,000 with no local match required. Funding for the grants comes from the voter-approved dedicated open space and farmland preservation tax.

The 2025 budget calls for a $202 million operating tax levy that complies with the New Jersey statutory cap and maintains the County workforce. Total salaries and wages increased $3.7 million, largely from contractual increases and other adjustments needed to attract and retain quality workers.

The plan also budgets for a $3.1 million increase for worker health benefits, $3 million increase in debt service, $1 million increase in the County’s contribution for employee pensions, $1 million more for the County’s share of costs for residents cared at State psychiatric hospitals and $500,000 more for general liability and workers compensation insurance.

The spending plan continues to fund essential programs and services, including assistance for seniors and others struggling with housing or food insecurity.

When you have an eating disorder, you measure your self-worth in ounces

Serious care for a serious illness at RWJBarnabas Health

Like any other disease, an eating disorder won’t just go away if left untreated. In fact, eating disorders are the deadliest mental illness in the US. It’s one reason we’ve transformed our center for eating disorders. In our completely redesigned, state-of-the-art 20-bed facility at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, we treat out- and inpatients as young as 14. In fact, we have the state’s only specialized eating disorders unit just for adolescents, with counseling and services for the family as well. Our experienced, compassionate team of physicians, licensed clinical therapists, creative arts therapists, nutritionists and other eating disorders specialists provide each patient with individualized treatment and skills they can use for a lifetime. Let us help. To learn more, visit rwjbh.org/eatingdisorders

below the state median. Bordentown has 25.3% of 11th and 12th graders who are enrolled in one or more AP or IB classes, compared to the state median of 35.9%.

SCHOOLS continued from Page 1 At the high school level, the DOE shows Bordentown students with a negative trend in terms of ELA proficiency relative to federal standards, dropping from 40.3% in 2022-23 to 34% in 2023-24.

On the other hand, Bordentown students compare very well to the rest of the state when it comes to dual enrollment. The Department of Education measures the percentage of 11th and 12th graders who are enrolled in one or more dual-enrollment courses, which are courses that allow students to earn college credits prior to graduation.

Proficiency in mathematics, on the other hand, rose sharply in 202324, up to 37.6% from 28.6% in 2022-23. Student proficiency relative to federal standards has been suffering across the country since the pandemic, with many districts struggling to recover from the learning time lost when students missed classroom time.

The DOE reports that Bordentown students are almost twice as likely to take part in dual enrollment as students from other districts. Slightly more than 50% of BRHS students are enrolled in such courses, compared to the state’s 26.9% median marker.

In terms of performance on the SAT test, Bordentown students are above average both relative to the state and also according to college readiness benchmarks set by the state.

Overall, Bordentown Regional School District had 2,228 students in the 202324 school year, of whom 24.3% were classified as students with disabilities. Just under 18% of students are considered economically disadvantaged, and 2.3% are multilingual learners, which is a fairly low percentage for a New Jersey district.

Bordentown teachers have an average of 11.5 years of experience teaching, and the average student-to-teacher ratio in the district is 12:1.

Bordentown students averaged a 556 on the reading and writing portion of the SAT, and 564 in math, compared to the state averages of 530 and 519, respectively. The state’s benchmarks for college readiness are set at 480 and 530, respectively.

Bordentown offered 19 AP-level courses in 2023-24, although students enrolled in only 11 of them. Of the students who took AP exams, just 20.5% earned at least one score of 3 or higher on the AP exam or 4 on an IB exam. The state average is 23%.

See SCHOOLS, Page 17

Advanced Non-Invasive Liver Tumor Treatment Arriving at Capital Health Cancer Center

Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell will be the first and only hospital in the Mercer and Bucks County region to offer histotripsy, a non-invasive treatment option for liver tumors, when the Edison System arrives this summer.

DR. CATALDO DORIA, a hepato-pancreatobiliary surgeon and medical director of Capital Health Cancer Center, Dr. Ajay Choudhri, an interventional radiologist and chairman of the Radiology Department at Capital Health, and Dr. Nikhil Thaker, medical director of Radiation Oncology lead the team at the Cancer Center’s Liver Center of Excellence that performs histotripsy. This groundbreaking procedure uses advanced imaging and ultrasound energy to destroy targeted tumors in a single outpatient procedure with no cutting or probing.

“Capital Health Cancer Center consistently commits to bringing new and promising technologies like this to patients in our area,” said Dr. Doria. “Histotripsy destroys targeted tissues without the intense energy of radiation, heat damage from thermal technologies, or incisions or needles from traditional treatments that can damage surrounding healthy structures. The additional benefits of less pain, shorter recovery time, and fewer complications also help ensure patients experience the best possible clinical outcomes.”

Histotripsy is a revolutionary non-invasive solution for patients with liver cancer who are not candidates for surgery or may have previously been told their tumors are inoperable. Dr. Doria and his team use the histotripsy devices (an ultrasound machine connected to a mobile robotic arm) to deliver precisely

targeted treatment. Ultrasound pulses create microbubbles at a focal point, which break down and dissolve the diseased liver tumor tissue without piercing the skin. Histotripsy is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of liver tumors, and doctors and researchers have studied it for more than 20 years, including clinical trials. There are ongoing studies surrounding the use of histotripsy for treating tumors in the pancreas, brain, prostate, kidney and other areas. As FDA approvals are granted, the team at Capital Health Cancer Center plans to expand their histotripsy program to these new sites.

Capital Health Cancer Center, located at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell, is home to the Liver Center of Excellence as well as other centers of excellence specializing in breast care, lung health, neuro-oncology, pancreatic health, and robotic-assisted surgery. To learn more, visit capitalhealthcancer.org. To schedule a histotripsy consultation, call 609.537.6000.

Heart Specialists at Capital Health Regional Medical Center Perform First Pulsed Field Ablation to Treat AFib

A team of cardiology specialists from Capital Health’s Cardiac Electrophysiology Program, part of its Heart and Vascular Institute, performed the first pulsed field ablation at Capital Health Regional Medical Center (RMC). Pulsed field ablation is a new, minimally invasive approach for treating symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AFib) that is resistant to treatment with medication. Capital Health is the first to offer this procedure in Mercer and Lower Bucks counties.

“Traditional radiofrequency ablation uses electrical energy delivered through a catheter (a long, thin tube) to destroy areas in the heart that typically trigger AFib. Sometimes this type of ablation can cause damage to surrounding tissues,” said DR. SCOTT BURKE, medical director of Cardiac Electrophysiology and a board-certified, fellowship-trained cardiac electrophysiologist with Capital Health Cardiology Specialists. “We’re excited to offer our patients this new pulsed field technology that uses non-thermal electrical energy to precisely treat the affected cardiac tissue in less time than traditional thermal ablations and with lower risk of harming surrounding healthy structures.”

Atrial fibrillation occurs when the top two chambers of the heart (the atria) beat too fast and with an irregular rhythm. This can decrease the heart’s pumping efficiency, leading to a higher risk

of stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications than those with normal heart rhythms. With the incidence of AFib on the rise, a safe, effective, and efficient therapy like pulsed field ablation allows the experts in Capital Health’s Electrophysiology Program to treat more patients, reduce their complications, and improve the well-being of the larger community.

Capital Health’s Cardiac Electrophysiology team, with experts from Capital Health Cardiology Specialists, performs procedures like pulsed field ablation to manage and treat patients with conditions that involve abnormal electrical behavior of the heart. To make an appointment at Capital Health Cardiology Specialists, or to find an office near you, visit capitalhealthcardiology.org.

Capital Health Heart and Vascular Institute offers comprehensive care with a multi-specialty approach highlighted by the most up-to-date techniques and treatment options. With multiple locations throughout the greater Mercer and Bucks county region, the Institute features the most sophisticated technology guided by highly trained clinical experts in medical fields such as cardiac surgery, cardiac electrophysiology, general and interventional cardiology, nephrology, podiatry, interventional radiology, vascular surgery, and wound management and hyperbaric medicine. For more information, visit capitalheartandvascular.org.

Capital Health Announces Launch of TeamBirth Program to Enhance Childbirth Experience

Capital Health today announced its launch of TeamBirth, a national, evidence-based model designed to enhance team communication and shared decision making.

Announced at Capital Health’s biannual community baby shower in Trenton, TeamBirth works to ensure that every patient feels heard and informed during their birthing experience and receives the same quality treatment. At its core, TeamBirth is a communication model that brings patients, their support people, and their care team together in huddles at regular intervals. During these huddles, the team discusses changes in the patient’s status, addresses questions or concerns, and discusses care plans. TeamBirth is being implemented at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell in partnership with the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute and Ariadne Labs.

“The goal of TeamBirth is to encourage shared decision-making between patients and their health care team,” said Alexandra Nelson, director of the Maternal and Infant Service Line at Capital Health. “This approach connects expectant mothers and their support people with clinicians, nurses, lactation consultants— everyone who is part of the care team—to establish consistent lines of communication. Through these important connections, patients can express their personal preferences so clinicians can get their growing families off to the safest start possible while elevating the patient’s voice.”

During TeamBirth huddles, patients participate in planning and managing care for themselves and their baby, from admission

through discharge. TeamBirth is proven to enhance the focus on patient-centered, respectful, and equitable care for all. Health care systems that have already implemented TeamBirth have reported positive impacts on patient satisfaction, clinician satisfaction, and success in addressing health inequities.

Capital Health’s Community Baby Shower, where the launch was announced, is a free community event for women who are pregnant or recently delivered (infants up to three months old) and their support person. Staff from Capital Health offer blood pressure screenings, CPR instruction, giveaways, and information tables from Capital Health Maternity Services, Childbirth Education, and Pediatric Emergency Services. Other Trenton-based community organizations also attend to share information, with lunch provided by the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen food truck along with additional food distributed by Capital Health’s Mobile Food Pantry with Arm in Arm.

Maternity Services at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell makes up the most complete maternity facility in the area. From routine deliveries to high-risk needs, staff at the Josephine Plumeri Birthing Center at Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell provide a full range of prenatal, obstetrical, postpartum, and neonatal care options so newborns have the greatest chance for a healthy start. The designated Regional Perinatal Center provides neonatal care, including Mercer County’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for at-risk births. To learn more, visit capitalhealth.org/maternity.

Don’t Delay: Call 911 If You Suspect a Stroke

“When it comes to treating stroke, we always say ‘time is brain,’ which means that the sooner we can treat you, the better chance we have at a successful outcome,” said DR. DUSTIN ROCHESTIE, director of the Stroke Program at Capital Health. “At Capital Health, we have procedures in place to make sure you get the immediate, lifesaving stroke care that you need.”

The Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center at the Capital Institute for Neurosciences is a major referral center for the treatment of all types of neurovascular diseases, including (but not limited to) cerebral aneurysms, strokes, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs), intracranial stenosis as well as Moyamoya disease.

The only certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in the region, Capital Health Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Trenton provides safe emergency stroke and neurovascular services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

“As soon as you call 911, our prehospital alert system allows our team in the hospital to prepare for your arrival, saving valuable time to treatment,” said Dr. Rochestie. “Your call activates basic and advanced life support service to provide safe, immediate care at your location before you even arrive at the hospital.”

Controllable Risk Factors for Stroke

There are steps you can take right away to lower your risk. Get started by talking to your primary care doctor to learn about stroke screenings and how you can treat or manage controllable risk factors such as:

… High blood pressure

… High cholesterol

… Heart/blood vessel disease

Cigarette smoking

… Physical inactivity/ obesity/poor diet

Diabetes mellitus

… Atrial fibrillation

… Sickle cell disease

Visit capitalneuro.org to learn more. If you or someone you know is experiencing signs of a stroke, call 911.

Stroke is a time-sensitive emergency. If you suspect you or a loved one is experiencing a stroke, B-E F-A-S-T to know the signs of a stroke and call 911 immediately.

B

E

— Balance

Is the person experiencing a sudden loss of balance?

— Eyes

Has the person lost vision in one or both eyes?

F

— Face Drooping

Does one side of the face droop, or is it numb?

— Arm Weakness

A — Speech Difficulty

Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

S

Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like “The sky is blue.” Is the sentence repeated correctly?

T

— Time to call 911

If someone shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 911 and check the time so you’ll know when the first symptom appeared.

Be Heart Healthy: How to Lower Your Blood Pressure and Cholesterol

Thursday, May 15, 2025, 6 p.m. | Location: Zoom Meeting

High blood pressure and cholesterol are common conditions that affect your heart, but there are medical and nutritional options to help reduce your risks. Join DR. CHARLES PARABOSCHI from Capital Health Cardiology Specialists to learn about the latest medical treatments for lowering your blood pressure and cholesterol. Registered Dietitian ELIZABETH IOZZINO will discuss the importance of proper nutrition for your heart health. Register for this event at capitalhealth.org/events.

SCHOOLS continued from Page 12 7.1%.

Looking just at Bordentown Regional Middle School, the numbers are similar to overall district data for ELA and mathematics. BRMS students are below standards in student growth and assessment test performance in ELA, while meeting standards in mathematics. Attendance rates at BRMS are in line with overall district numbers.

There is some good news at the K-5 level for the district. At Mac Farland Intermediate School, students met state standards in both ELA and mathemetics, measured by both student growth and assessment test performance.

The DOE put Mac Farland student growth in the 42.5 percentile for ELA and the 47.5 percentile for mathematics. For ELA assessments, 52.6% of students met state standards and 50% met the standard for mathematics.

The data is similar for Peter Muschal Elementary School. The DOE put Peter Muschal student growth in the 44 percentile for ELA and the 49 percentile for mathematics. For ELA assessments, 60.1% of students met state standards and 57.3% met the standard for mathematics.

Peter Muschal Elementary School has the fewest students who are chronically absent of any school in the district, at

Clara Barton Elementary, as a K-2 school, was not assessed by the state in terms of academic performance.

The overall trend for student enrollment in the district is down. Bordentown enrolled 2,285 students in 2021-22, 2,268 in 2022-23, and 2,228 in 2023-24. The downward trend is also noticeable on a grade-by-grade basis, with enrollment in K-5 classes consistently lower than overall enrollment in grades 6-12.

The one outlier there is the 3rd-grade class of 2023-24, this year’s fourth grade, which is on par with the overall enrollments in grades 6-8. The tenth grade was the largest class in the district in 202324, with 202 students. First grade had the lowest enrollment, with 132 students.

“Through the annual school performance reports, the department provides extensive, meaningful data that conveys information about each public school and school district in the state,” said Kevin Dehmer, education commissioner. “These reports are a valuable tool for family and community engagement. They serve as a starting point, and a resource, for dialogue between the community and local school leaders about the school district’s accomplishments, priorities, and areas of need.”

On the web: nj.gov/education.

Edgar N. Peppler Jr. Mgr/Lic # 3926, Karen E. Peppler Mgr/Lic # 4584, E. Ross Peppler Lic # 4966

Now Open

nament champions.

“This year I knew he was going to be playing pretty much every inning when he wasn’t pitching, he was going to be playing third,” said Bordentown coach Chris Glenn. “He plays second for us too. He’s versatile in that way. Last spring I wasn’t sure hitting wise how he was going to do and he was fantastic, and he’s kind of picked up where he left off last year at the beginning of this season.”

Collora’s future is as a pitcher and that’s where he brings the most to the Scotties.

Bordentown graduated some very good pitchers in Conor Bell and Elijah Tradigo, but Collora along with Andrew Forster and Tyler Rossell have led a staff that put up promising numbers in the first three weeks of this season.

“Our starting pitching has been fantastic,” Glenn said. “They’ve pretty much kept us in every game. I’ve just been impressed with the growth that Connor and Andrew and Tyler have shown coming into this season. Hopefully our bats kind of catch up a little bit. But right now they’ve been dominant on the mound. They’ve been doing great for us.”

Bordentown got out to a 5-1 start before a couple of tough-luck losses. The pitching has been lights out with Collora beginning his last year with a 1.17 ERA and 30 strikeouts in 18 innings. Forster, a junior, was nearly identical with a 1.15 ERA and 27 strikeouts in 18.1 innings.

Rossell, another senior, held a 1.75 ERA through his first eight innings of work. Combined the three had walked just 14 batters in 44 innings.

“The more confident you are in yourself, the better you usually perform,” said Collora.

He’s been gaining some each year. This is the third season that Collora has been contributing on the mound. As a sophomore, he didn’t hit but he held a 1.91 ERA as he got his feet wet with 11 innings at the varsity level.

Last year, his innings doubled and he struck out 28 with an ERA of 2.70. This year, he’s off to his best start yet and notices a difference being a senior now.

“I’d say the biggest thing is the confidence,” he said. “The more and more I’ve been able to pitch at the higher level, the more confident I’ve gotten in myself and I’ve been able to perform better through that confidence.”

The improvements haven’t come by accident. Collora has been playing baseball and developing his tools year-round.

“He just works and really it’s a credit to him because he does a lot of work in the offseason,” Glenn said. “Just this past offseason, he’s put on weight, he’s put on muscle, he’s in the weight room, he works with this pitching coach. The last couple of

years he’s been good for us because he’s always around the plate. He’s got three different pitches that he can throw at any time. But this year he just put some velocity on his fastball and it’s noticeable. It’s really helped him a lot.”

The improved velocity is especially effective with his best pitch — his changeup. The 6-foot-4 Collora also played forward the past two winters for the Bordentown basketball team. He was a bigger part of that team too this winter, but it’s baseball that has always been his great passion and kept him pushing to reach the college level on the diamond.

“I’ve been in love with baseball my whole life, so that’s always pretty much been the goal,” Collora said. “But probably around my sophomore year was when I realized that I could actually get to that level if I just continue to work.”

His work in the weight room and in the offseason and attention to details has helped him steadily improve. He feels more confident in his abilities to get batters out from the experiences he has had.

“Just the repetition of using different pitches in different counts, and continuing to have trust in my pitches has helped me throughout to have full confidence in myself,” he said.

He’s thrilled to have the chance to help the team in the field and at the plate as well. After batting .293 last year with most of his hits being singles, he started the 2025 season hitting .300 through eight games and his doubles had already tripled from a year ago.

“I just try and do my job pretty much whenever,” he said. “Whatever it is, I just try and get my job done to help the team.”

Collora is hoping that he can help bring Bordentown more success. The Scotties are accustomed to winning (they went 17-11 last year and were 7-1 in the BCSL Patriot Division). This year the expectations are as high as ever.

“I definitely thought we could win our division,” Glenn said. “I definitely thought that we could get another bid to the Diamond Classic this year. And to be honest, in the state tournament if you have a couple guys that can go on the mound, you’re usually pretty well set up. And we have three that I would feel confident in any day putting out there.

“So I would say the outlook a couple of months ago going in, I knew a couple of the young guys were going to need to fill in and they’ve done well so far. I think they’re just going to continue to grow so I think when we get to May, we’re going to be pretty tough to beat.”

One of the biggest pieces of the puzzle that the pitching staff has gotten to work with is new catcher Ryan Wood. The junior has stepped into a void and been able to work with a talented group of arms

to set up the defensive side of the ball.

“It’s been huge for us to have him stepping up because we literally had nobody else,” Collora said. “He’s been working really hard and he’s been getting much, much better. He improves every game and he keeps putting in the work. It’s huge for us.”

Collora is one of the seven seniors on the roster along with Matt DiGiovanna, Anthony Dziubak, Luke Guire, Nick Carlini, Dustin Kang and Rossell. They are trying to lead the Scotties on a deep run in their final scholastic seasons.

“We have a very good team and as some of the younger guys get a little more experience throughout the year, I think that our team is really going to start turning it up a notch,” Collora said. “I think that we should definitely be in contention for our conference, but also I think we can do pretty well in states.”

That won’t be the end of the line for Collora. He will be moving on to a summer league for college-bound and players already in college. That will help him continue to grow as he prepares to take on the next level of hitters.

“It’s going to be a big transition going from playing high school kids to some grown men,” Collora said. “But I’m excited and really looking forward to the challenge.”

Township honors Eagle Scout for his achievement

In March, Mayor Eric Holliday presented a proclamation to Patrick Dziegielewski of Boy Scout Troop 13, honoring the dedication and charitable efforts that led Dziegielewski to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout.

During the ceremony, Deputy Mayor Eugene Fuzy also extended appreciation to Troop 13 for their ongoing partnership with the township. Their commitment to service and community engagement continues to benefit residents and foster a spirit of civic responsibility, Fuzy said.

Dziegielewski’s Eagle scout project was a food donation blessing’s box in front of the Dorothea Dix Unitarian Universalist church at 39 Park St. in Bordentown. Donations and nonperishible food items are welcome from the Bordentown community.

Bordentown High School staff, volunteers and his fellow scouts of Bordentown Troop 13 assisted in building and securing the structure.

Troop 13 was founded in 1921, 11 years after the start of scouting in the United States.

Your First Home

Eagle Scout Patrick Dziegielewski, center, with Bordentown Township Mayor Eric Holliday (right) and Deputy Mayor Eugene M. Fuzy (left).

GENOLY CARING CENTER

What’s happening?

What’s Happening is a selection of events taking place this month in our area. For even more events, go online to our website, communitynews.org/events.

Details below were believed to be accurate at time of publication. We always recommend that you confirm all necessary details when planning to attend an event.

THuRSdAy, MAy 1

Signum Quartet, Trinity Church. 7 p.m. Franz Joseph Haydn String Quartet in C Major, Op. 33 No. 3, “The Bird”; Vítězslava Kaprálová String Quartet, Op. 8; Antonín Dvorák String Quartet No. 13 in G Major, Op. 106. princetonsymphony.org. 33 Mercer St., Princeton.

10 a.m. Walk on the grounds of former Divine Words Missionaries. abbottmarshlands.org. 101 Park St., Bordentown. Kite day, Terhune Orchards. 10 a.m. Bring your own kite or choose a ready-made kite from the store. Country music and entertainment all weekend. Admission $15 in advance or $18 the day of (ages 3 and up). terhuneorchards.com. 330 Cold Soil Rd., Princeton.

Sheep Shearing & Herding, Howell Living History Farm. 10 a.m. howellfarm.org. 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell. 4th Annual Bordentown Porch Fest. 12 p.m. Free community event inviting musicians to play music on the porches throughout town. Visit porchfest.bordentownkiwanis. com for more details.

Garden State African Violet Club 71st Annual Show & Plant Sale, Mercer County Com

Johnston Avenue, Hamilton. Princeton Art Bazaar, Arts Council of Princeton. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 100 creative vendors. Ceramics, textiles, printmaking, wood, glass, leather, jewelry, vintage and more. Triumph Brewing Co Beer Garden. All-ages open studios, 2 to 4 p.m. Rain date May 5. artscouncilofprinceton.org. 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton.

West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market, Vaughn Drive Lot. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Up to 50 farms and other vendors. Produce, meat, sweets, beer, tea, bread, pickles and more. Live music. wwcfm.org. 877 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction.

Plant Sale, Grounds For Sculpture. Noon to 4 p.m. Free with park admission. groundsforsculpture.org. 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton.

SuNdAy, MAy 4

Kite day, Terhune Orchards. 10 a.m. Bring your own kite or choose a ready-made kite from the store. Country music and entertainment all weekend. Admission $15 in advance or $18 the day of (ages 3 and up). terhuneorchards.com. 330 Cold Soil Rd., Princeton.

Handmade Hopewell, A Makers Street Fair

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Small, curated makers street fair. Textiles, home goods, paintings, ceramics and more. Free, rain or shine. bethannjudge.com. 20 Seminary Ave., Hopewell.

HomeFront’s Women’s initiative Spring Luncheon, Grounds For Sculpture. Noon. Buffet brunch, live music, artisan shopping vendors. Includes access to the grounds. homefrontnj.org. 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton.

Aces for Alexander, Mercer County Park Tennis Center. 12 p.m. Inaugural tennis tournament. alexanderswish.org/scholarship. 1638 Old Trenton Road, Windsor.

Family Sundays at the Nature Center, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 1:30 p.m. Free, naturalist-guided program geared towards kids of all ages. No registration required. abbottmarshlands.org. 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton.

Anything Goes, Kelsey Theatre. 2 p.m. Classic musical kelseyatmccc.com. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Spring Cinco de Mayo Fest, Cooper’s Riverview. 5 p.m. coopersnj.com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton. Rob Silvers, Working Dog Winery. 1 to 5 p.m. Live music. Food truck Dani’s Burgers. workingdogwinerynj.com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, East Windsor. Plant Sale, Grounds For Sculpture. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free with park admission. groundsforsculpture.org. 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton.

WEdNESdAy, MAy 7

Wednesday Wonder Walk, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 10 a.m. Explore the trails of Roebling Park. Free. abbottmarshlands.org. 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton.

THuRSdAy, MAy 8

Vinny Rugnetta, Working Dog Winery. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Live music. workingdogwinerynj. com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, East Windsor.

ersmarket.com. Hinds Plaza, 55 Witherspoon St, Princeton.

FRidAy, MAy 9

Tanglewood Band Rochelle, Working Dog Winery. 4 to 8 p.m. Live music. workingdogwinerynj.com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, East Windsor.

Jimmy and the Parrots, Cooper’s Riverview. 8 p.m. With DJ John Rossi. coopersnj.com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton.

The Weeklings, Randy Now’s Man Cave. 7 p.m. Beatles tribute band. $40. randy-nowsman-cave.ticketleap.com. 119 West Ward Street, Hightstown.

SATuRdAy, MAy 10

NJ State Button Society Spring 2025 Button Show, Union Fire Company and Rescue Squad. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Email buttonsinnewjersey@ gmail.com. 1396 River Road, Titusville.

Port Mercer History Tour, Port Mercer Canal House. 10 a.m. Free walking tour. Register at westwindsorhistory.com/tour.html. 4278 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrence.

Mother’s day Wine Trail Weekend, Terhune Orchards Vineyard & Winery. Noon. terhuneorchards.com. 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton.

Jersey Surecats, Working Dog Winery. 1 to 5 p.m. Live music. Food truck Legends Grille. workingdogwinerynj.com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, East Windsor.

The Influence Band, Cooper’s Riverview. 7 p.m. High Energy ‘80s Tribute with guest DJ Cesar Cab. coopersnj.com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton.

3 p.m. Tennis drills led by local pros, student tennis exhibition, breakfast, lunch and awards ceremony. Register. $105 participants; $50 spectator. njtloftrenton. org/2025-capital-cup. Trenton Country Club, 201 Sullivan Way, West Trenton. West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market, Vaughn Drive Lot. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Up to 50 farms and other vendors. Produce, meat, sweets, beer, tea, bread, pickles and more. Live music. wwcfm.org. 877 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction. Sustainable Gardening Practice: Kokedama, Grounds For Sculpture. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Workshop. Make your own Japanese moss ball plant. Materials provided. $75 includes park admission. groundsforsculpture.org. 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton.

SuNdAy, MAy 11

Mother’s day Brunch, Hopewell Valley Vineyards. 11 a.m. Ricotta pancakes, breakfast pizzas, wine, mimosas, bellinis. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. 46 Yard Road, Pennington.

Mother’s day Wine Trail Weekend, Terhune Orchards Vineyard & Winery. Noon. terhuneorchards.com. 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton.

Princeton Farmers Market, Princeton Public Library. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Produce, meat, eggs, cheeses, baked goods, pet treats, flowers, jewelry and more. princetonfarm- See EVENTS, Page 22

Capital Cup “Friendraiser,” National Junior Tennis & Learning of Trenton. 9 a.m. to

Erez Lirov & Sax, Working Dog Winery. 1 to 5 p.m. Live music. Food truck Yooo Cuz. workingdogwinerynj.com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, East Windsor. Garden Work day, Lime Kiln Alley Park. 1 p.m. Join the Bordentown City Environmental Commission. Lime Kiln Alley, Bordentown. Family Sundays at the Nature Center, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 1:30 p.m. Free, naturalist-guided program geared towards

kids of all ages. No registration required. abbottmarshlands.org. 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton.

A Mother’s day Family Concert, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial. 3 p.m. Overture to William Tell by Gioachino Rossini, Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 by Edvard Grieg, and Tubby the Tuba by George Kleinsinger. Sebastian Grand, Conductor. capitalphilharmonic.org. 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton.

TuESdAy, MAy 13

Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda, Antonio Sánchez Trio, McCarter Theatre Center. 7:30 p.m. mccarter.org. 91 University Place, Princeton.

WEdNESdAy, MAy 14

Wednesday Wonder Walk, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 10 a.m. Explore the trails of Roebling Park. Free. abbottmarshlands.org. 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton.

THuRSdAy, MAy 15

May Business After Business, Mercer County Waterfront Park. 5 p.m. Princeton Mercer Chamber of Commerce networking event. princetonmercerchamber.org. 1 Thunder Road, Trenton.

younity (formerly Womanspace) 29th Annual Awards dinner, The Boathouse at Mercer Lake. 5:30 p.m. Honorees include Angela Ferrell-Zabala, Kieran John and the Princeton Area Community Foundation.younitynj.org. 334 S. Post Road, Windsor. dave Bermingham, Working Dog Winery. 4 to 8 p.m. Live music. workingdogwinerynj. com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, East Windsor.

Princeton Farmers Market, Princeton Public Library. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Produce, meat, eggs, cheeses, baked goods, pet treats, flowers, jewelry and more. princetonfarmersmarket.com. Hinds Plaza, 55 Witherspoon St, Princeton.

FRidAy, MAy 16

Tully’s Tales, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 10:30 a.m. Nature-themed story and play time. Stories, crafts and games designed for preschoolers. Free. abbottmarshlands. org. 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton. Guided Nature Walk, Curliss Woods. 2 p.m. Mercer County Park Commission program. Registration required. Link on website. 431 Federal City Road, Pennington.

Visions Vol. 1 by Sofijazz, West Windsor Arts. 7:30 p.m. Jazz vocalist Sofija Knezevic in concert. sofijazz.com. 952 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction. Pilobolus, Matthews Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Innovative dance troupe performs. mccarter. org. 91 University Place, Princeton.

New Jersey Symphony: Xian Conducts Mozart, Alexander Hall. 8 p.m. Xian Zhang conductor. Eric Wyrick violin, Francine Storck violin. njsymphony.org. 68 Nassau St, Princeton.

Ensemble Sangineto at Princeton Folk Music Society, Christ Congregation Church. 8 p.m. Eclectic trio from Northern Italy that blends ancient harmonies and sonorities with modern rhythms. princetonfolk.org. 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton.

The Nerds, Cooper’s Riverview. 8 p.m. With DJ Dave Matrix. coopersnj.com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton.

Bad Karma, Randy Now’s Man Cave. 7 p.m. Songs from the Sunshine State. $10 to

$12. randy-nows-man-cave.ticketleap. com. 119 West Ward Street, Hightstown.

SATuRdAy, MAy 17

CHSofNJ/Trinayani Run4Kids Color Rush, Mercer County Park East Picnic Area. 8 a.m. The Run4Kids is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey, a nonprofit organization serving at-risk children and families since 1894. chsofnj.org. 1346 Edinburg Road, West Windsor. dan Stinger, Working Dog Winery. 1 to 5 p.m. Live music. workingdogwinerynj.com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, East Windsor. The Buzzer Band, Cooper’s Riverview. 7 p.m. With DJ Frank Oliveti. coopersnj.com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton. NJ Renaissance Faire, Burlington Fairgrounds. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $30 admission. njrenfaire. com. 1990 Jacksonville Jobstown Road, Columbus.

SuNdAy, MAy 18

Sangria Making Class, Hopewell Valley Vineyards. 11 a.m. hopewellvalleyvineyards. com. 46 Yard Road, Pennington. Family Sundays at the Nature Center, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 1:30 p.m. Free, naturalist-guided program geared towards kids of all ages. No registration required. abbottmarshlands.org. 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton.

Roger Gardella, Working Dog Winery. 1 to 5 p.m. Live music plus food truck by Legends Grille. workingdogwinerynj.com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, East Windsor. Clifford Ward: I’ll Make Me A World, Grounds For Sculpture. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ward’s work explores geometry, Cubism, mythology, and anthropomorphism. On view through Jan 11, 2026. groundsforsculpture. org. 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton. NJ Renaissance Faire, Burlington Fairgrounds. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $30 admission. njrenfaire. com. 1990 Jacksonville Jobstown Road, Columbus.

MONdAy, MAy 19

2025 Annual Golf Outing, Mercer Oaks. 11:30 a.m. Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce event. princetonmercerchamber.org. 725 Village Road West, West Windsor.

TuESdAy, MAy 20

Open Mic w/ Jerry & John Monk, Trenton Tir Na nOg. 8 p.m. 1324 Hamilton Ave, Trenton.

WEdNESdAy, MAy 21

Wednesday Wonder Walk, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 10 a.m. Explore the trails of Roebling Park. Free. abbottmarshlands.org.

Pilobolus will be at McCarter Theatre on Friday, May 16.

157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton.

THuRSdAy, MAy 22

Ronnie Brandt, Working Dog Winery. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Live music. workingdogwinerynj. com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, East Windsor.

FRidAy,

MAy 23

William’s Boy, Working Dog Winery. 4 to 8 p.m. Live music. workingdogwinerynj.com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, East Windsor. Memorial day Weekend dance Party, Cooper’s Riverview. 8 p.m. Sensational Soul Cruisers perform the best of the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. $15 general admission; additional packages include buffet dinner. coopersnj.com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton.

SATuRdAy,

MAy 24

On the Town Food Tours, Downtown Bordentown. 1 p.m. Three-hour walking food tour includes Revolutionary history about the town and an gallery stop. May sell out. $80. onthetownfoodtours.com.

The Magical Library of Miss Miriam Buttersham, Kelsey Theatre. 1 and 4 p.m. Presented by Tomato Patch Jr. and Bear Tavern Project. Classic stories on stage including Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Millions of Cats. kelseyatmccc.com. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

The Verdict Reggae/Soca Band, Cooper’s Riverview. 7 p.m. coopersnj.com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton.

Rave On, Working Dog Winery. 1 to 5 p.m. Live music plus food truck by Beach Shack. workingdogwinerynj.com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, East Windsor.

The Verdict Caribbean Party, Cooper’s Riverview. 7 p.m. Reggae/Soca band. Reser-

vations recommended. coopersnj.com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton.

NJ Renaissance Faire, Burlington Fairgrounds. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $30 admission. njrenfaire. com. 1990 Jacksonville Jobstown Road, Columbus.

Pennington Farmers Market, Rosedale Mills. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and more. penningtonfarmersmarket.org. 101 Route 31, Pennington.

SuNdAy, MAy 25

Rob Messina, Working Dog Winery. 1 to 5 p.m. Live music. Food truck Roy’s Deli. workingdogwinerynj.com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, East Windsor.

NJ Renaissance Faire, Burlington Fairgrounds. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $30 admission. njrenfaire. com. 1990 Jacksonville Jobstown Road, Columbus.

WEdNESdAy, MAy 28

Wednesday Wonder Walk, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 10 a.m. Explore the trails of Roebling Park. Free. abbottmarshlands.org. 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton.

THuRSdAy, MAy 29

Hamilton Conversations: Trenton Area Soup Kitchen: Turning Hunger into Hope, Hamilton Township Public Library. 7 p.m. Michelle Wexler of TASK will talk about soup kitchen programs and services. hamiltonnjpl.org. 1 Justice Samuel Alito, Jr. Way, Hamilton.

FRidAy, MAy 30

Corn Planting & Gardening, Howell Living History Farm. 10 a.m. Corn-planting day features workhorses and a circa-1900 planter. Help shell and grind corn for the pigs and chickens and learn how corn is processed for baking. howellfarm.org. 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell.

SATuRdAy,

MAy 31

Haying & Wagon Rides, Howell Living History Farm. 10 a.m. howellfarm.org. 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell.

Chris Swatt, Working Dog Winery. 1 to 5 p.m. Live music. Food truck La’Acquario Seafood. workingdogwinerynj.com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, East Windsor.

Word on Front: Return to Harlem Renaissance, Passage Theatre. 4 p.m. Live music, poetry, and food hosted by local playwright and poet Todd Evans. Pay what you can, $0 to $35. Free staged reading of “Muleheaded” by David Robson, the true story of the relationship between Langston Huges and Zora Neale Hurston, at 3 p.m. at Mill Hill Playhouse. passagetheatre.org. Mill Hill Amphitheater, Mill Hill Park, Trenton. NJ Renaissance Faire, Burlington Fairgrounds. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $30 admission. njrenfaire. com. 1990 Jacksonville Jobstown Road, Columbus.

Pennington Farmers Market, Rosedale Mills. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and more. penningtonfarmersmarket.org. 101 Route 31, Pennington.

Art Walk, West Windsor Arts Council. 4 to 7 p.m. Family-friendly carnival-themed fundraiser features a one-mile family fun walk and fitness challenges, a variety of games, art projects, live music, and more. Register. $25 per family or $10 per person. Proceeds benefit WWA’s education programs. westwindsorarts.org. 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor.

Renée Fleming Sondheim in the City with Melissa Errico

Bordentown section of the Camden & Amboy Railroad

Pierre Lacombe

BORdENTOWN HiSTORy

Bordentown draws many visitors who simply stroll down Farnsworth Ave. to admire the quant old buildings. Often, they window shop to see the variety of services such as an art gallery, a book shop and posted restaurant menus. They might relax on the benches at the Veteran’s Memorial and contemplate, “what a lovely, quiet, little town.” But many do not realize that while they are sitting on the benches of the Veterans Memorial, they are sitting in the oldest train station in New Jersey. Little do they realize they are sitting on the oldest bridge over railroad tracks in America. Like most people, they do not realize they are sitting above the first railroad in the world to use modern style rails.

Construction of the Camden & Amboy Railroad began in Fall 1830. In September 1831, the men who designed and built the railroad tested the John Bull steam locomotive on newly laid tracks. On November 12, 1831, the Camden & Amboy Railroad offered free rides to all Bordentown citizens. Men, women, and

children had a chance for a free ride on the rocket ship of 1831. The John Bull locomotive could easily travel as fast as a horse and wagon, but without the horse. By the end of 1831 there were only 14 railroads in America. The longest railroad was only 16 miles. Most early railroads were less than 10 miles long. The seven coal railroads in northeastern Pennsylvania carried only coal. Rarely people would travel on them. The seven passenger and freight railroads were located in Albany, NY; two in Baltimore, Maryland; New Castle, Delaware; Charleston, South Carolina; New Orleans, Louisiana; and Bordentown, NJ. Six of the pre-1832 railroads simply spiked ½-inch thick straps of metal to wood or stone to make the rail. The Camden & Amboy Railroad spiked 3 1/2 -inch high flat-bottom T-rails to stone blocks. This is the first appearance on earth that such rails were used. Today, nearly every railroad across the globe uses this type of rail.

In 1831, only five railroads in America used a steam locomotive. The other nine railroads used horses or mules. One coal railroad in Pennsylvania used the steam locomotive Stourbridge Lion.

Farnsworth Avenue stone arch bridge.

It was used once and never again. In Albany, the railroad used the steam locomotive DeWitt Clinton during 183133 and then disposed of it. The B&O Railroad in Baltimore used the little Tom Thumb locomotive but it was only for demonstration purposes, and within a year, it was dismantled. The Good Friend of Charleston locomotive was destroyed in an explosion. Only the John Bull locomotive was used for many years. It was retired and then became the first piece of industrial hardware purchased by the Smithsonian Institute. Today, the John Bull is the oldest operable self-

powered vehicle in the world.

In the summer of 1831, workers dug the long narrow deep cut through the middle of Bordentown with hand shovels and removed the cuttings via horse drawn carts. The cuttings became the causeway across the wetlands of Blacks Creek.

When workers dug across Farnsworth Ave. people could not get from the north side of town to the south side of town.

The Camden & Amboy Railroad built a stone arch bridge. Today, that bridge is the oldest bridge over railroad tracks in America. If you take a stroll to Third Street and walk over the railroad tracks, you are walking over the oldest at-grade railroad crossing that is still used in New Jersey and likely the oldest in use at-grade railroad crossing in America.

The Bordentown Historical Society has many artifacts associated with the early days of railroading including photographs of the John Bull, stock certificates, and original railroad spikes and rail.

For information about the Bordentown Historical Society, email bordentownhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.

Pierre Lacombe is director of the Bordentown Historical Society.

Stroke awareness: What everyone should know

Ask

The Doctor

What’s good for your heart is generally good for your brain. May is National Stroke Month, and Rao Pasupuleti, MD, Neurology, at RWJUH Hamilton, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, shares key steps like these which can reduce your risk of a stroke.

1. Keep Your Blood Pressure in a Healthy Range. High blood pressure is the #1 risk factor for stroke. High blood pressure damages blood vessels and can increase the risk of a blockage. Get your blood pressure checked regularly and aim to keep it below 130/80. Healthy eating, exercise, and medicine (if needed) can help.

is a stroke—and the more effective treatment is likely to be.”

The memory trick known as “B.E. F.A.S.T.” makes it easier for people to better connect suspicious symptoms with the possibility that a stroke is causing the issue. Warning signs include:

B for Balance: Dizziness, a fall or vertigo.

E for Eyes: Blurred vision or loss of vision.

F for Face: A slight droop, an uneven smile or a change in the way the eyes look.

Dr. Rao Pasupuleti

2. Eat a Heart-and Brain-Healthy Diet. Choose foods like fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, nuts, and low-fat dairy. Limit foods high in salt, sugar, and unhealthy fats. Diets like the DASH diet or Mediterranean diet have been shown to protect some against stroke.

3. Drink Alcohol in Moderation. Too much alcohol can raise blood pressure and increase stroke risk.

4. Keep Diabetes Under Control. High blood sugar can damage blood vessels and i ncrease the risk of stroke. If you have diabetes, work with your healthcare team to keep your blood sugar and A1c levels in a healthy range.

5. Quit Smoking for Good. Smoking hurts your blood vessels, raises your risk of blood clots, and doubles your stroke risk. Quitting is one of the best things you can do for your health — it’s never too late to stop.

6. Be Active Every Week. Moving your body keeps your heart and brain strong. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise (like brisk walking, biking, or swimming) each week. Even multiple short walks add up!

Knowing the signs of stroke and acting fast can make all the difference.

Recognizing the signs of a stroke could save a life—perhaps your own—and minimize a stroke’s potential life-changing effects. “Unfortunately, people with stroke symptoms often put off calling for an ambulance because they think the symptoms will pass or don’t signify a more significant health issue,” says Dr. Pasupuleti, MD.

“When someone notices a friend or family member not acting like themselves, they should call an ambulance and also make note of the time,” she says. “The sooner a doctor sees a patient, the sooner they can determine whether the underlying cause of the symptom

A for Arm: Is one arm weak or does it feel heavy and difficult to lift?

S for Speech: Is there slurred speech or an inability to get words out?

T for Time: Time to call 911.

Don’t delay help for a potential stroke victim. Call 9-1-1 rather than calling a doctor or driving the ill person to the emergency department. Emergency responders can communicate effectively with the hospital and even begin treatment on the way there, Dr. Pasupuleti explains.

Learn more at rwjbh.org/neuro

Programs at RWJUH

Hamilton this month

The following programs are sponsored by RWJUH Hamilton Community Health, open to all and all ages, and Better Health Program, open to all 65+ years old. All programs take place at the Center for Health & Wellness located at RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ 08619--unless otherwise noted. View the calendar of programs available online at rwjbh.org/hamiltonprograms, or for more information or to register, call 609-5845900. Registration is required to attend programs.

TuESdAy, MAy 27

RWJuH Hamilton, Stroke Support Group –Held every 4th Tuesday of each month. 4-5 p.m. Open to the public and free, this Stroke Support Group allows survivors and caregivers to come together to share personal experiences, feelings, recovery strategies, and firsthand information on managing life after stroke. The group is facilitated and presented by RWJ Rehabilitation - Hamilton team members, Ashley Sarrol, Speech-Language Pathologist, and Allyson Panikowski-Berry, Occupational Therapist. Stroke survivors and care partners at any stage of recovery are welcome.

THuRSdAy, MAy 1

RWJuH Hamilton, Better Health Program. Breakfast and Learn: Stroke, it Can Happen to you. Open to all ages 65+ and older 10-11:30 a.m

This complimentary program is being offered to our Better Health Program members and will help them learn about current stroke protocols and the advancements made in this field, and gain valuable insight about stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery. Hamil Patel, MD, Stroke Director and Assistant Director, Emergency Department, RWJUH Hamilton, will present this comprehensive and important program about maintaining good health. If you are 65+ years old, become a member and register for this program, free of charge, by contacting us at 609-584-5900.

Recognize the symptoms of stroke

While each individual may experience different stroke symptoms, the ones below are most common. Time is crucial when treating and recovering from a stroke. Act quickly. Don’t wait. Stroke is a medical emergency and every second counts.

Sudden numbness or drooping on one side of the face Sudden numbness or weakness in the arms Sudden di culty or slurring of speech Sudden terrible or “thunderclap” headache with no known cause

TIME is BRAIN!

CLassiFieD

Booking a classified ad has never been easier! Simply scan the QR code or visit communitynews.org/place_an_ ad. Questions? Call us at 609-3961511 ext. 132.

communitynews community news

FOR SALE

Cemetery Lots for Sale in Princeton Memorial Park in Robbinsville, NJ 086919990. True companion below ground Mausoleum, (2 crypts) includes ground space size 90” long by 36” wide. current value 10,500. Offers will be considered. (grabersintx@ymail.com)

Guitar, Ukulele and Drum lessons for all. Call Jane 609 510-1400. $25.00 per lesson.

Cleaning My name is Karolina, I’m a cleaning lady. If you are looking for somebody to clean your house, office - I’m here! I offer onetime, monthly, biweekly, weekly who can help make your house shiny clean, give me a chance and you will be happy -Dm me with all your questions 640-466-1378

GMAIL.COMUS citizen and originally from Ireland.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

I Buy Guitars All Musical Instruments in Any Condition: Call Rob at 609-577-3337.

WANTED TO BUY

Scan the QR code above to create your Community News classified ad in just minutes.

HELP WANTED

Work From Home THE QUESTION? Would you be interested in learning how You and Your Family can use Our Project $5000 System to legitimately generate $5000 or More per Month in as little as 4-8 weeks? Without recruiting, selling or explaining anything to anyone. If YES! Text The Word “YES” to 1-640-202-0791.

OFFICE RENTALS

OFFICE SPACE & VIRTUAL OFFICE for START-UPs and SMALL BUSINESS!!! 5 Independence Princeton City Office, LLC, 1 day/month/year or longer. Princeton Route 1. Flexible office space to support your business. Private or virtual offices, conference rooms, high speed internet, and friendly staffed reception. Easy access 24/7 and ample parking. Call Marga at 609-5145100, www.princetoncityoffice.com, mre@ princetoncityoffice.com.

SERVICES

F,D, Mason Contractor, Over 30 years of experience. Brick, Block, Stone, Concrete. No job too large or small. Fully Insured and Licensed. Free Estimates 908-385-5701 Lic#13VH05475900.

Are you single? Try us first! We are an enjoyable alternative to online dating. Sweet Beginnings Matchmaker, 215-539-2894, www.sweetbeginnings.info.

LEGAL SERVICES Wills, Power of Attorney, Real Estate, Federal and NJ Taxes, Education Law. House calls available. Bruce Cooke, Esq. 609-799-4674, 609-721-4358.

Senior Companion. Let me be your helper. In the home or on the road. Part-time/Day or evening. Holidays and weekends no problem. Very good references. Call Mary Ann, 609-298-4456 Text: 609-676-4530. View thistimebesttime.wordpress.com. Taking appointments again starting May 1st.

Electrician Lightning Strike Electric. Providing high quality electrical work. Outlets, Switches, Service/Panel Upgrades, Lighting, Dimmers etc. Call Dmitriy 856 631 7519.

Emergency child care – need a date? At a loss for child care sometimes? Need a few hours to yourself? Hello, I’m Eileen. Teaching preschool for years 39 and I was a clown. Ages 2 1/2 -6 years. 609-477-4268.

HOME HELP ASSISTANCE FOR ELDERLY

Lady living in Monroe Princeton area available to assist elderly shopping, doctors’ visits and light chores occasionally available some Saturdays and Sundays. Minimum 4 hours per day. EMAIL SHIELMAIREAD692@

Wanted: Baseball, football, basketball, hockey. Cards, autographs, photos, memorabilia. Highest cash prices paid! Licensed corporation, will travel. 4theloveofcards, 908-596-0976. allstar115@verizon.net.

Cash paid for World War II Military Items. Helmets, swords, medals, etc. Call: 609658-2996, E-mail: lenny1944x@gmail.com

Cash paid for SELMER SAXOPHONES and other vintage models.609-658-2996 or e-mail lenny1944x@gmail.com

HAPPY HEROES used books looking to buy old Mysteries, Science Fiction, kids series books ( old Hardy boys-Nancy Drew-etc WITH DUSTJACKETS in good shape), Dell Mapbacks - PULP magazines , old role playing stuff, good conditioned pre 1975 paperbacks old COLLIER’S magazine. Call 609-619-3480 or email happyheroes@gmail.com .