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Ali powers Ravens softball with confidence and grit

By RiCH FisHer

In the previous two seasons, it was Tuleen Ali who would nurture and encourage Katie Ziliani in the circle during Robbinsville High softball games. Earlier this year, the graduated pitcher returned the favor.

Ali’s senior campaign started with her going 1-for-11 in the Ravens first four games. After an 0-for-3 against Immaculata, she reached out to her friend on the bus ride home.

“I texted Katie and said ‘I don’t know what I’m doing,’” Ali said.

“At the time I was going up there

without any confidence. I don’t know if it was because of all the girls graduating last year, or what.

“I told Katie it’s my last year, I want to do good and I’m just not productive at the plate. She told me, ‘It’s your last year, you have to go up there with confidence.’ I feel

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By Bill Sanservino

Mayor Dave Fried is preparing to close the chapter on more than two decades of public service as he finishes out final year in office.

Fried, who announced in April that he will not seek reelection, recently sat down with the Robbinsville Advance for a wide-ranging interview to discuss the township’s future and his own next steps.

Fried, Robbinsville’s first directly elected mayor, offered candid reflections on how the town has evolved, the challenges that remain, and what he hopes will come next.

The Robbinsville Advance will run the interview in two parts. The first half, edited for grammar and clarity, appears below in Q&A format. Th esecond half will appear in next month’s issue.

Commercial development

Robbinsville Advance: Robbinsville is getting pretty close to the point where there’s not a lot of developable residential space left—but how about commercial? What does the overall development picture look like?

Mayor Dave Fried: The good news is—budget-wise—Robbinsville is in really good shape. We’ve

managed our budget well for quite some time. When we think about what’s new, one of the big things coming online is finally finishing Town Center South. That’s going to be a big financial win for the town.

There are going to be a few hundred senior units coming into Town Center South. They’re going to be absolutely, positively gorgeous. They won’t put any pressure on the school system, and it’s going to be a great ratable for us—55 and older. That will also drive some additional retail growth along Route 33. So that’s one of our big moves. Secondly, we’re slowly trying to put together a plan to clean up Route 130. I’d really like to see Route 130 get a facelift—starting probably near where Russert’s Deli and the old banana factory used to be. We’d like to see something happen there and then work our way down the corridor. And you’re starting to see it happen already. A new car dealership is coming in. The Jeep dealership came in. Workout World came in. I think you’re slowly seeing Route 130 get where we’d like it to go. I’d very much like to do something about the hotels on Route 130. They account for a large portion of the crime in Robbinsville, so I’d like to see that

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RHS senior Tuleen Ali has increased her batting average over the course of the season from .091 on April 17 to .394 as of May 16. (Photo by Julie Lawandy.)

RWJUH Hamilton June Healthy Living / Community Education Programs

CARING FOR LOVED ONES WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS

Mondays, June 2 & 9; 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

ADULT CHILDREN CARING FOR PARENTS

Mondays, June 2 & 9; 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

LETTING GO OF CLUTTER

Tuesday, June 3; 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Wednesday, June 4; 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

GRIEF & LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

Thursdays, June 5 & 12; 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP

Wednesday, June 11; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

THE AARP DRIVING COURSE

Monday, June 2; 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Be a safer, better driver. Most insurance companies will lower your premium with a completion certiﬁcate. Bring your NJ or PA driver’s license. Fee: $20 for AARP members presenting a valid AARP card; $25 for nonmembers. Bring cash (exact change) or check (payable to “AARP”) with you on the day of the class.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, June 3; 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

YOGA CLASSES

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THE DIETITIAN

Wednesday, June 4, 12; 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 9; 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.

MEDICARE 101: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!

Thursday, June 5; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

If you’re turning 65 in the next few years, or losing employer coverage, this is the class for you. Join a licensed insurance agent specializing in Medicare and ACA to learn how to navigate the transition and how to avoid late enrollment penalties.

THE POWER OF FOOD: NUTRITION STRATEGIES FOR DIABETES

Monday, June 9; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 24; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Join us 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 GAMES

Monday, June 9; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday, June 27; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join RWJ Rehabilitation, RWJUH Hamilton, for this fun hour of Wii games and learn about safe

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Tuesday, June 3 & 17; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

MEDITATION CLASSES

Tuesday, June 3 & 17; 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

CHAIR YOGA

Tuesday, June 3 & 17; 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. TAI CHI

Tuesday, June 12, & 26; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

A SOCIAL HOUR ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS

Wednesday, June 4, 11, 18, & 25; 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. Every week is new and something different.

GAME TIME!

Friday, June 6 & 27; 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

mechanics. Mastering body movement is leveling up your real-life stats. Play smart, move like a pro, and stay in the game longer!

PREDIABETES CONNECT GROUP

Tuesday, June 17; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

For those diagnosed with prediabetes, this group is for you to connect with others affected, share and explore ways to improve lifestyle.

GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, June 17; 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

This group brings individuals with gynecologic cancer the support, education, and empowerment they need to move along the path to recovery. Topics discussed include coping with the emotional impact of cancer, adjusting to changes during and after treatment, and managing concerns about recurrence. For more information or to register, call 609-584-6680. This program takes place at The Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton, 2575 Klockner Rd., Hamilton, NJ.

BASIC CAR MAINTENANCE

Tuesday, June 17; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Now, more than ever, it’s important to take care of the vehicle you own. Join a master mechanic and learn how to protect one of your biggest investments.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS

Wednesday, June 18; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Learn how to help heal your body and relax your busy mind. No experience necessary.

games will be available, or you are welcome to bring your own. A great way to meet new friends!

LUNCH & LEARN: CUTTING THE CORD ON CABLE - YOUR GUIDE TO STREAMING FREEDOM

Monday, June 9; 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Whether you are tech-savvy or just starting out, this program will guide you step-by-step on how to break free from traditional cable TV and embrace the world of streaming.

LUNCH & LEARN: BETTER SLEEP, BETTER LIFE WITH PALAKKUMAR PATEL, MD

Friday, June 13; 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

This program combines evidence-based medical insights with practical strategies to address common sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, as well as pulmonary illnesses such as COPD, and is being presented by Palakkummar Patel, MD, member of RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, board-certiﬁed in internal medicine, pulmonary-critical care

SACRED BREATHWORK

Wednesday, June 18; 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Join a Reiki Master and certiﬁed breathwork facilitator to learn how sacred breathwork can help release negative patterns and fears that keep us stuck. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, or anything else that will make you comfortable. Chairs will be available. Fee: $15

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, June 24; 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, June 25; 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 609245-7390. Location: RWJ Balance & Hearing Center, 2 Hamilton Health Pl, Hamilton Township, NJ.

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Wednesday, June 18; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Friday, June 20; 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Grounds for Sculpture welcomes us for their Wellness Walk! Join us to boost your energy, connect with nature, explore art and meet new people. Better Health Member attendees are invited to enjoy GFS for the remainder of the day. Please only register for one date.

LUNCH & LEARN: ADVANCED PODIATRY CARE PROGRAM WITH JESSICA COLLINS, DPM AND JASON JOLLIFFE, DPM

Thursday, June 19; 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Join us for our ﬁrst program focusing on podiatric conditions, including preventive care, diabetic foot management, and surgical interventions.

Jessica Collins, DPM, and Jason Jolliffe, DPM, both board-certiﬁed in podiatry, members of RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, RWJUH Hamilton

WHAT’S NEW IN HEARING AIDS

Wednesday, June 25; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Come join us as we dive into discovering how a new technology in hearing aids uses a dual-chip design and AI-driven noise cancellation to enhance speech clarity in noisy environments and provides a more natural hearing experience. Join Lorraine Sgarlato, AuD, to learn about the latest in this hearing aid technology. Light refreshments will be served.

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NUTRITION

Wednesday, June 25; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Join Lori Hager, MS, RD, for our bimonthly nutrition education class. Learn about making dietary choices that support cardiovascular health and the principles of heart-healthy nutrition. Gain tips for meal planning and preparation while exploring hearthealthy recipes.

REIKI SHARE

Wednesday, June 25; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

For folks who have been Reiki certiﬁed (at any level) to come share the gift with fellow practitioners. Give a session, get a session. Please bring a sheet and small pillow.

WISE WOMEN DISCUSSION GROUP

Thursday, June 26; 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Join a community of women as we discuss relevant topics and ﬁnd purpose, meaning and community.

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NOURISH YOUR BRAIN: COOKING FOR BRAIN HEALTH

Friday, June 20; 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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

LUNCH & LEARN: UNDERSTANDING YOUR GYNECOLOGICAL HEALTHESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR YOUR AGE

Tuesday, June 24; 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Navigating your gynecological health can feel complex. Join RWJ Center for Women’s Health physicians Gary Brickner, MD, and Robert Mayson, MD, both boardcertiﬁed in obstetrics & gynecology and members of RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, RWJUH Hamilton, who will provide helpful information tailored to the health considerations relevant to your age and discuss minimally-invasive robotic-assisted surgical procedures.

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Robbinsville 8th graders

They handed out coffee, prepared food trays, packed to-go meals, and staffed the

“It felt really good helping out and I had a lot of fun doing it,” said Cameron Szakacs. “The people were nice, and it just made me feel like I was doing some-

Colin Makkay said the experience

“It was really satisfying being able to help others that need it,” he said. “I was up for any job I was given and it ended up

said.

The students — Jayden Joaquin, Jack Gold, Lucas Amato, Cameron Szakacs, Leyton Jakubowski, Colin Makkay, Mikey Shapiro, Dylan Mackenzie, Josh Herman, Chase Serinese and Ryan McRoberts — arrived at TASK by 9:30 a.m.

Lisa Serinese, another parent who helped organize the visit, said TASK staff praised the boys’ energy and kindness and expressed appreciation for the critical role of volunteers.

The students, who have known each other since elementary school, are already talking about returning, and SeriSee NEWS, Page 6

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nese said the visits could become a regular tradition.

“I am pleased to see the philanthropic spirit of these students, even at their young age,” said Robbinsville Schools Superintendent Dr. Patrick Pizzo.

He added: “Their volunteering sets a tremendous example for all our pupils, and I look forward to seeing how they continue to give back to the community.”

For more information about volunteering opportunities at the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, visittrentonsoupkitchen. org.

Six week First Spanish II class coming this summer

Robbinsville High School will offer a Spanish II course this summer for the first time, giving students a chance to qualify for Advanced Placement Spanish by their senior year.

The six-week course, which begins June 30, is open to both Robbinsville students and those from outside the district.

It will be taught by a Robbinsville High School Spanish teacher and includes mostly in-person instruction at the school, located at 155 Robbinsville Edinburgh Road.

“We decided to go forward with this

course because of popular demand,” said Megan Tenery, Robbinsville Public Schools director of curriculum.

“Many freshmen don’t know whether they’ll want to pursue AP Spanish one day and don’t finish the proper prerequisites as a result,” Tenery said. “This class fills that gap while ensuring students have high-level Spanish instruction.”

The course is open to students entering grades 9 through 12. Classes will run Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with in-person sessions held Monday through Thursday and a hybrid format on Fridays. Friday sessions will include two and a half hours of live instruction and two hours of independent learning.

Students will be graded on a traditional A through F scale and are required to take a final exam.

“This course is a great opportunity for advancement for all students interested in pursuing AP Spanish their senior year,” said Dr. Patrick Pizzo, superintendent of Robbinsville Public Schools.

He added: “Our curriculum team will make this class as comprehensive as possible, and I am eager to see the results. It will truly be a stellar program.”

Tuition is $700 for all students. Those interested in enrolling should email Tenery at tenery.megan@robbinsville.k12.nj.us.

Police act fast to save dog from drowning in pool

By Bill Sanservino

Quick action by local police officers saved a dog from drowning in a backyard pool on Saturday.

Robbinsville police responded to a 911 call on May 10 at a home on Sienna Court, where a dog named Zissou was reported to be actively drowning.

According to a post by the department on its Facebook page, Patrolmen Michael Slininger, James Pica and Ryan Meehan arrived at the scene within minutes. Officers Slininger and Pica successfully pulled Zissou from the water.

The dog was in visible distress and “likely would have drowned had the officers not acted when they did,” according to the department. While securing the area, officers discovered a second dog in the backyard. After a brief search, they located the pets’ owners, who had been looking for their animals earlier in the day.

Later that evening, the owner visited the police station to personally thank the officers and express their gratitude for saving Zissou.

Numerous posts on Facebook commended the officers for their efforts.

“Great job! Glad Xissou is ok and what a nice gesture for Zissou’s owner to personally thank patrolmen Slininger, Pica, and Meehan for their efforts,” said Jewel Chesnick Sellers.

Said Jill Sullivan Sakowski: “The dog is so handsome ~ oh and so are the police officers! How wonderful. It is so good to hear a nice happy story.”

Some people called out the owners of the dogs for letting them escape.

“These owners are very fortunate. I pray that now they will take better care of their pup to make sure he cannot get away again. They may not be as fortunate the next time,” posted. Karen Clark. “Thank you officers for saving Zissou.”

Police officers Michael Slininger (left) and James Pica with Zissou and the dog’s owner. (Robbinsville Police Facebook photo.)

cleaned up.

Maybe we can do a better version of affordable housing there or some sort of urban-style housing. That’s high on our priority list.

There aren’t a whole lot of big sites left in Robbinsville. We’re getting very close to being built out. So, it’ll be a lot of little moves and some interesting cleanups that I think will wind up making the town and the corridor look significantly better.

On one side of Route 130, we’re constrained by the railroad tracks as you head south; on the other side, there are a lot of wetlands. So, none of these sites will ever produce anything very large. As you head toward East Windsor, we’ve got the remainder of the Sharbell (residential) project on Gordon Road. That’s going to include some apartments, some senior units, and a little bit of retail on the corner.

That wouldn’t have been our first choice to have that there, but we lost that fight in a lawsuit a couple of decades ago. So, we’re making the best of it. But that will pretty much finish up anything on Gordon Road.

Robbinsville Advance: On the retail side, it seems—at least in the Town Center area—the Foxmoor Shopping Center is almost full again, which I thought I’d never see. And it seems like there are a number of businesses in Town Center. If you look

down Route 33 in Hamilton, there are a lot of vacant storefronts in the shopping centers, but not so much at this end.

Fried: We’ve been very fortunate to have a strong business community. And our residents really do patronize our businesses, which is great. We’ve got a lot of people who focus on shopping locally, and I think that helps.

Robbinsville Advance: And it doesn’t hurt having thousands of residents living in the area surrounding the retail. Putting the retail right in the middle of Town Center and also right next to Foxmoor was a good idea. Because people will shop locally—if it’s convenient enough.

Fried: Yeah, and we’re seeing a lot of draw right now from medical. We’re the closest viable medical destination for this area—places like Allentown and Upper Freehold. There aren’t a lot of retail opportunities out there. So, from a medical standpoint, we’re the closest point for them for a number of services. You’re starting to see Robbinsville do very, very well on the medical side too.

Robbinsville Advance: How about warehouses? I know there was a little bit of opposition coming from other towns on one of the projects you had out there. What’s coming now? What’s planned? Is there really anything left to build there?

Fried: Not a whole lot. I will tell you; we

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have a great relationship with the mayor of Allentown, Thomas Fritts (Fritts is the Associate Publisher for Community News Service, the company that publishes the Robbinsville Advance). I couldn’t be any happier.

Robbinsville Advance: It seems like you’ve done a good job working with the leaders of the surrounding communities.

Fried: Honestly, he’s easy to work with. He’s a smart guy. The mayor of Hamilton (Jeff Martin) is easy to work with too—he’s also a smart guy. When you have people who can put politics aside and actually want to get stuff done, it’s super easy to work with them. Mayor Fritts is the same way— he just wants to get stuff done. When you get like-minded people who can let go of all the noise and just figure out how to work together, it’s great.

Honestly, I think every town in New Jersey should be nonpartisan. That would make life easier. Nobody really cares what side of the aisle I’m on. I don’t have to do anything to appease either party, and it just makes my life a whole lot easier. It doesn’t matter which side of the aisle they’re on—I can work with them. I don’t even know where Thomas stands politically. Jeff is a Democrat, I’m a Republican, but we partner together on everything.

So being nonpartisan has really benefited Robbinsville. It’s made it easy for us to work with anyone.

Residential development and affordable housing

Robbinsville Advance: Let’s talk about the housing situation. How’s the open space program going? What about the Wittenborn property and other developable sites in town? (The Wittenborn Farm is a 15-acre tract located on RobbinsvilleAllentown Road, near the border with Allentown).

Fried: Our open space program is probably the most aggressive in Mercer County. Wittenborn is our number one target for the next preservation project. Right now, they don’t want to sell, and it doesn’t seem like they’re developing, so we’ll just wait patiently for the opportunity.

There aren’t many large sites left for us to buy. A couple of little 8- to 10-house parcels are floating around, but nothing material.

We’re also noticing a decline in schoolage population. I want to be smart and work with the school district, because if our school population continues to decline like it has in the past few years, it could negatively impact our state aid. We want to make sure we maintain our numbers.

That’s something that’s in the back of my mind. We want to be smart, so we’ve allowed some new housing to happen—just a couple of small developments. Whereas before, we were aggressively stopping

everything we could.

Also, the houses in Robbinsville—especially the large ones—are extremely expensive now. The homes coming in are getting close to being positive ratables. When you get a $2 million house at our tax rate, they’re spending $60,000 a year. Even if they have two kids—it’s still a positive ratable.

In the old days, it didn’t work that way. If you sent your kids to school at $15,000 (per pupil cost) each and the homeowner paid $15,000 in taxes, you didn’t need to be a math genius to know we were losing money. But that’s shifting now with the larger homes and the rising prices.

That said, we don’t have a whole lot of stock left. What’s left will be some apartments, and of course whatever we have to do for affordable housing—and that’s pretty much it.

Robbinsville Advance: Let’s talk about affordable housing. More than half of Mercer County towns seemed to challenge the numbers proposed by the state for fewer units. But Robbinsville agreed with the state’s number. What are your thoughts overall on the situation and what the state did?

Fried: Well, I’ll tell you where I think the state is wrong, and I’ll also tell you where Robbinsville has been blessed.

We’ve done a really good job with affordable housing in Robbinsville. We went outside the box with the Mercer Mobile Home Park. We’ve done a bunch of creative things to get us to where we are. In terms of our number, we’re in great shape. I don’t have to fight, because we’re in compliance.

Now, that said, what I think really needs to happen going forward is: we need to stop fighting sprawl and start investing in our cities.

And this is going to be one of the most controversial things you’ll hear me say: regional credits should be allowed. Towns like Robbinsville should be allowed to invest in cities like Trenton, where you can actually create housing.

Why? Because you already have state aid, you have infrastructure, and you have fantastic real estate. Think about Trenton—it has all the bones to be fantastic. It’s got waterfront property. It’s got train access—35 to 40 minutes to New York City. Everything you need to be great exists there.

And here’s where I think we’ve made a huge mistake with affordable housing. We’ve allowed these nonprofits to operate rentals—and while that’s okay as a place to live, they don’t create community.

What we should be doing is using our money to expand homeownership. Because when people are invested in their community, they’ll defend their community. They’ll maintain it. They’ll open businesses. They’ll engage. But if they’re just renting, See FRIED, Page 11

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they don’t care.

We should be giving people a leg up and helping them create equity through affordable housing. Give them a great place to live and a reason to set down roots. That will change everything.

But until that day comes, no one is going to go out and defend a rental property.

Robbinsville Advance: Another big issue: if you look at the numbers assigned to Trenton, it’s all rehab units. The state didn’t give Trenton the requirement to build any new units. Why can’t some of the money that’s being spent on sprawl— on builder’s remedy lawsuits—go to help improve urban environments that need investment?

Fried: Exactly. Imagine if I were allowed to build a Robbinsville-quality block in Trenton. I could buy the land for next to nothing, build affordable housing, lottery it off, and let people own their homes.

Each one of those homes would then become a taxpayer, which gives Trenton a stronger tax base. That’s how you rebuild a city. It starts with people having a vested interest and owning something.

And let me tell you something—so much of the crime is driven by kids. But if you have equity in your home, you’ll make sure that kind of thing isn’t happening on your block. And eventually, block by block, Trenton

could become something we’re all proud of.

There’s no reason it can’t be like Hoboken or Jersey City. None. It just needs a little lift to get there. I could buy a city block in Trenton for $100,000. I can’t even buy a residential lot in Robbinsville for that.

As for Robbinsville, we’re going to be okay. I think we’ll even be okay for the next round. We have a great relationship with Fair Share Housing Center. I might be the only Republican they actually like.

They let me think outside the box. That mobile home park—that had never been done before—and they embraced it. I’m grateful to them, and I think they really like the idea now. They’ve featured it in their magazine.

They took a chance on us, and we took a chance on them. And it worked. Now we both have a very trusting relationship. I understand what they want, they understand what I want.

We’ve always included affordable housing in our communities, even when we didn’t have to. They didn’t realize it at first, but we expected this need would eventually come.

Other towns, during the Christie years, stopped building. They thought it would all go away. We kept going. So, when the governor changed, they were behind the eight ball—but we weren’t. We just kept doing what we were doing.

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like she gave me that confidence because after that talk, I started doing good.”

She has done better than good, going from an .091 average on April 17 to a .394 mark as of May 16. In the 17 games since Ziliani’s pep talk, the catcher went 27-for60 (.450) with six home runs, four doubles, three triples, 23 RBI and 17 runs scored. She led the Ravens in six offensive categories.

It is the kind of hitting—coupled with outstanding defensive skills behind the plat— that has Ali headed for Drexel next year. Coach Dave Boehm knew all about her defense when she transferred from Burlington City High prior to her sophomore year.

Since then, she has become a complete player.

“She had a little trouble with her offense,” said Boehm, who was an assistant when Ali arrived. “She’s pretty much a gap hitter. She

works hard, she’ll work on every part of her game and this has increased over the years. Now she works on every part of her game every day. She wants to get behind the plate and block balls, she wants to hit, she wants to throw out runners.”

She was doing it all while helping the Ravens to a 16-5 record entering the May 19 Colonial Valley Conference Tournament semifinals. (The team ultimately lost on May 19 in the semifinal game against Notre Dame, 10-8).

Ali was never a bad hitter, as she batted .318 and .319 as a sophomore and a junior. Last year she hit three home runs, and this year she doubled that total through 21 games.

Those are a lot of happy accidents.

“I feel home runs come by accident,” Ali said. “I wasn’t really expecting the home runs. I did lose about 30 pounds from last year. I’ve been in the gym a lot more; and I

was more consistent with my hitting lessons and just batting on my own.”

Ali’s offensive contributions were a necessity after the Ravens lost centerfielder Ariana Tomlinson and her .488 career batting average for the season when Tomlinson hurt her knee in March.

As for Ali’s defense, it just gets better.

“She played for Burlington City in the Carpenter Cup and she looked OK there as a freshman,” Boehm said. “Defensively she was always really good. She frames well. We don’t even call the game anymore, she calls it and is pretty good at it. There’s times I’m saying I would throw a change-up, and she’s right there with it. We agree on a lot of stuff. It’s a lot easier when you don’t have to do the defense and the pitches.”

Like any catcher, Ali takes her lumps behind the plate with foul tips, balls in the dirt and other nuisances. But she’s used to it, having caught since she was a youth playing for the Edgewater Angels.

“I also played shortstop and third,” Ali said. “Once I was around 13 one of our catchers left I was forced to catch and I just fell in love with it.”

What exactly was there to love?

“I can show a lot of energy back there,” she said. “I enjoy stealing balls to make them strikes (by framing) and Lexi (Lopez) makes that really easy for me. I just enjoy it back there. I enjoy taking charge of the field.”

After leaving Edgewater, Ali played for the Hamilton Hurricanes and Jersey Outlaws, who morphed into the Lady Dukes. While there, she was teammates with Robbinsville players Sorella Galucci, Caroline Walls, Hailey Krebs and Ziliani (who have all graduated).

Having that connection made things smooth when she transferred from Burlington.

“It was pretty easy since I played with all of them,” Ali said. “I knew what the atmosphere was gonna be like in practices and how we would go about games and warmups and how serious it was gonna be.”

It was a far cry from where she came from.

“A big difference competitively; it was a mess at Burlington City compared to what Robbinsville is,” Ali said. “It was a big change for me. I had to get used to it quick. It was hard at the beginning but it worked out in the end.”

The biggest issue was having to sit for 30 days due to New Jersey transfer rule.

“It was really rough because I’m sitting on the bench like ‘Oh my god I need to get in there!’” Ali said. “I just love playing. It was hard but I was glad I got to come back at the end.”

Once she started playing, she never stopped. Ali has gotten more power and more speed while also transforming into a solid team leader.

“She’s probably one of the fastest kids on the team,” Boehm said. “If she had a weak spot when we got her, like most catchers she was a little slow afoot. But now we don’t even put a runner in for her. At the plate she’s gotten stronger, her bat’s a little quicker. She’s really worked on her game as far as the aspects of being healthier and being a little lighter in the box.”

In acknowledging her leadership qualities, the coach said “She’s really taken it over, especially with the loss of the five seniors we had last year. She goes out and settles Lexi down when she needs it. We’ll have her warm up the freshmen and give them tips.”

Ali is also good at taking tips. She credits her defensive prowess to her travel coach, Lauren Gaskill, a former Rancocas Valley and Virginia Tech player who was a Gatorade Player of the Year in high school.

“She taught me everything,” Ali said.

The catcher also learns her lessons in class as she sports a 3.4 grade point average. She chose Drexel for her likely major of sports management, and she also enjoys Philadelphia.

But for now, Ali is focused on the state tournament as Robbinsville has dropped to Group II and was second in Central Jersey power points near the cutoff.

She is ready for her team to make a run, and if her rejuvenated bat makes a difference, give Katie Ziliani a little credit.

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The Magical Library of Miss Miriam Buttersham at Kelsey Theatre. 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Classic stories including- Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Millions of Cats and more. kelseytheatre.org. West Windsor.

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THurSday, June 5

Storytime, Robbinsville Branch Library. 10 a.m. Ages 2 and up . Storytime, songs and crafts. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

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Jazz in June: Stanley Clarke, McCarter Theater. 7:30 p.m. Four-time Grammy Award winner Stanley Clarke is a legend of jazz bass, playing both the acoustic and electric bass. $43 to $88. mccarter.org. 91 University Place, Princeton.

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art Basics for Little Kids, Robbinsville Branch Library. 11 a.m. Ages 2 and up . Basic art skills with glue, scissors, paint and more. Dress for a mess. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

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dairying, Howell Living History Farm. 10 a.m. Farmer Katelyn demonstrates handling and milking the farm cow, Blizzard. Learn about cow breeds, milk and cream production, history, and more! In the farmhouse. howellfarm.org. 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell.

Family Sundays at the nature Center, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 1:30 p.m. Free naturalist-guided program geared toward families. All ages. abbottmarshland.org. 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton.

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Pickleball with young Professionals, Pickleball Kingdom. 5 p.m. Princeton Mercer Chamber of Commerce outing. Geared towards professionals ages 21-40. princetonmercerchamber.org. 1100 Negron Drive, Princeton.

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TFarm day at the West Windsor History Museum. 1 p.m. Museum tours, crafts, live animals to pet, painting and a scavenger hunt. Register at westwindsorhistory.com/Farm-

Babytime, Robbinsville Branch Library. 10 a.m. For ages 6 months to 2 years . Songs and rhymes with Miss Cathy. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

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Little explorers, Robbinsville Branch Library. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5 . Hands-on STEAM activities. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

adult Chess Club, Robbinsville Branch Library. 6:30 p.m. All levels welcome. Ages 16 and over. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

TueSday, June 3

aBC What Can I Be, Robbinsville Branch Library. 10 a.m. Ages 2 and up . Learn a different letter of the alphabet each week with songs, stories and crafts. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

2025 Princeton Mercer Chamber Job Fair, Rider University. 1 p.m. Free to all. princetonmercerchamber.org. 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence.

WedneSday, June 4

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

Swan Lake, Princeton Ballet School. 6:30 p.m. Experience the enchanting beauty of Swan Lake, a timeless tale of love, betrayal, and transformation, set to Tchaikovsky’s score. This adaptation, with choreography inspired by the 1895 revision of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, follows Prince Siegfried’s journey as he meets Odette, a beautiful maiden who reveals that she and her companions are cursed by the sorcerer Rothbart to live as swans. mccarter.org/swanlake. McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton.

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Jazz in June: Stella Cole, McCarter Theater. 7:30 p.m. Jazz vocalist exposes new generations to the Great American Songbook. $53 to $63. mccarter.org. 91 University Place, Princeton.

FrIday, June 6

Big Blocks for Little Kids, Robbinsville Branch Library. 10 a.m. Ages 2 and up . Build with Miss Cathy. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

Inclusive arts for adults with disabilities, Robbinsville Branch Library. 11:30 a.m. With assistance, make a craft for yourself or a friend. Caregivers welcome. Led by Miss Loren. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

understanding osteoporosis, Robbinsville Branch Library. 2 p.m. Presented by Anupama Anand, rehab manager and rehabilitation physical therapist, Penn Medicine Princeton Health. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

Healthy Family Cooking on a Budget, Plainsboro Public Library. 1:30 p.m. Instructor Shipra Mitra leads hands-on workshop Must register at plainsborolibrary.org. 9 Van Doren St., Plainsboro.

Live Music on the Patio: Z Jazz Band, Nassau Inn. 6 p.m. 10 Palmer Square W, Princeton. Gilligan yacht rock Tribute w dJ John rossi!, Cooper’s Riverview. 7 p.m. Dining, huge dancefloor, no cover. coopersnj.com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton.

Frederick Keys at Trenton Thunder, Trenton Thunder Ballpark. 7 p.m. trentonthunder. com. 1 Thunder Road, Trenton.

Gala, McCarter Theater. 6 p.m. Cocktail reception, a three-course dinner, a cabaret performance by André De Shields, and dancing under the stars. Roger Berlind honored post-

humously with the McCarter Award. Register. $600 and up. mccarter.org. Forum, Lewis Arts Complex, Princeton University.

Fiddler on the roof, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. Presented by Theater To Go. kelseytheatre. org. West Windsor.

new Jersey Symphony Season Finale: Rachmaninoff and Shostakovich, Princeton University, Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall. 8 p.m. Xian Zhang conductor, Conrad Tao piano. njsymphony.org. 68 Nassau St, Princeton.

SaTurday, June 7

West Windsor Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. wwcfm.org. Entrance from 877 Alexander Rd, West Windsor.

old Time Baseball Game & Wash day, Howell Living History Farm. 10 a.m. howellfarm. org. 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell.

Second annual abbott day Celebration, Tulpehaking Nature Center. Noon. Celebration of the life and times of Charles Conrad Abbott, whose archaeological and naturalist endeavors resulted in the Abbott Farm National Historic Landmark. Free. abbottmarshlands.org. 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton.

Jazz in June: dianne reeves, McCarter Theater. 7:30 p.m. The five-time Grammy winning vocalist fuses jazz and R&B. She is joined by Brazilian guitar virtuoso Romero Lubambo. $33 to $83. mccarter.org. 91 University Place, Princeton.

Frederick Keys at Trenton Thunder, Trenton Thunder Ballpark. 6 p.m. 1 Thunder Road, Trenton.

Sidearm w dJ david Matrix at Cooper’s riverview!, Cooper’s Riverview. 7 p.m. Power

pop band. coopersnj.com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton.

Fiddler on the roof, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. Presented by Theater To Go. kelseytheatre. org. West Windsor.

Sunday, June 8

yWCa Princeton’s Firecracker 5K, Veterans Park. Registration opens at 7 a.m., 5K at 8 a.m., Kids Dashes at 9:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Pearl Bates Scholarship Fund. Register at ywcaprinceton.org/firecracker5k. 2206 Kuser Road. Hamilton.

Frederick Keys at Trenton Thunder, Trenton Thunder Ballpark. 1 p.m. 1 Thunder Road, Trenton.

Garden Work day!, Lime Kiln Alley Park. 1 p.m. Join the Bordentown City Environmental Commission for a seri es of monthly Garden Work Days! . Bordentown.

Family Sundays at the nature Center, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 1:30 p.m. Free naturalist-guided program geared toward families. All ages. abbottmarshland.org. 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton.

Fiddler on the roof, Kelsey Theatre. 2 p.m. Presented by Theater To Go. kelseytheatre. org. West Windsor. Sunday, June 8

Monday, June 9

Babytime, Robbinsville Branch Library. 10 a.m. For ages 6 months to 2 years . Songs and rhymes with Miss Cathy. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

Little explorers, Robbinsville Branch Library. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5 . Hands-on STEAM activities. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

TueSday, June 10

Tuesday night Folk dance, Princeton Folk dance. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. No partner necessary. $5. princetonfolkdance.org. Christ Congregation, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton.

WedneSday, June 11

Babytime, Robbinsville Branch Library. 11 a.m. For ages 6 months to 2 years . Songs and rhymes with Miss Cathy. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

Knit & Stitch Club, Robbinsville Branch Library. 2:30 p.m. Bring your current project and materials. Robbinsville resident Meeta Jairam can teach you! All skill levels welcome. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

New Jersey Shipwrecks: Off the Jersey Shore with dan Lieb, Robbinsville Branch Library. 6:30 p.m. Dan Lieb, founding member and president of the New Jersey Historical Divers Association, Inc., on shipwrecks such as the Morro Castle, the Amity and the John Minturn. Must register at mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

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

THurSday, June 12

nyBC Blood drive, Robbinsville Branch Library. Noon. Call (609) 259-2150 to register. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

Cash Bingo, Congregation Beth Chaim. 6 p.m. Ages 18 and up. bethchaim.org. 329 Village Road East, West Windsor.

Tessa Lark, Violin: Stradgrass, Trinity Church. 7 p.m. Grammy nominated violinist/ fiddler. princetonsymphony.org. 33 Mercer St., Princeton.

FrIday, June 13

Plush Band with dJ John rossi!, Cooper’s Riverview. 8 p.m. David Bowie tribute. coopersnj.com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton. Fiddler on the roof, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. Presented by Theater To Go. kelseytheatre. org. West Windsor.

SaTurday, June 14

Make a Card for dad, Robbinsville Branch Library. 10 a.m. All ages . 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville. read to Chloe, Robbinsville Branch Library. Ages 5 and up . Read to our therapy dog. 15-minute sessions starting at 10 a.m. Must register at (609) 259-2150. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville. Continental Lane reforestation Project, Washington Crossing State Park. 8:45 a.m. Forest restoration project along the historic Continental Lane trail. No experience necessary. 335 WAshington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville.

West Windsor Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. wwcfm.org. Entrance from 877 Alexander Rd, West Windsor. Saturday, June 14 attic Treasures Sale, Washington Crossing Historic Park. 10 a.m. In the newly renovated Taylorsville Store. washingtoncrossingpark. org. 1112 River Rd, Washington Crossing. Pleasant Valley House Tours, Howell Living History Farm. 10 a.m. Make a Donation BeSee EVENTS, Page 16

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Monthly Living History april 2025, Washington Crossing Historic Park. 11 a.m. Historical interpreters and reenactors bring a piece of history to life at Washington Crossing Historic Park. Free. washingtoncrossingpark.org. 1112 River Rd, Washington Crossing.

Fiddler on the roof, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. Presented by Theater To Go. kelseytheatre. org. West Windsor.

Meet Francis Hopkinson, Washington Crossing State Park Visitors Center. 2 p.m. Stanley Saperstein will perform a presentation as Francis Hopkinson, New Jersey Signer of the Declaration of Independence. 355 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville.

Jersey Surecats, Working dog Winery. 1 to 5 p.m. Live music plus food truck from Dani’s Burger. workingdogwinerynj.com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, Robbinsville.

The Launch Tribute to Boston, Styx and Queen, Cooper’s Riverview. 8 p.m. coopersnj. com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton.

Sunday, June 15

Family Sundays at the nature Center, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 1:30 p.m. Free naturalist-guided program geared toward families. All ages. abbottmarshland.org. 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton.

Fiddler on the roof, Kelsey Theatre. 2 p.m. Presented by Theater To Go. kelseytheatre. org. West Windsor. Sunday, June 15

Monday, June 16

adult Chess Club, Robbinsville Branch Library. 6:30 p.m. All levels welcome. Ages 16

and over. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

TueSday, June 17

Songwriters Circle and open Mic, Princeton Public Library. 6 to 9 p.m. The Princeton Chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association provides feedback and tips to help songwriters improve at this event that also includes an acoustic open mic. princetonlibrary.org. 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton.

WedneSday, June 18

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

The Sebastians: Baroque Brilliance, Trinity Church 3 p.m. Early music ensemble featuring works by Corelli, Telemann, Vivaldi, Galuppi, and Handel. princetonsymphony.org. 33 Mercer St., Princeton.

art Talk: Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller. 7 p.m. Virtual event. Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller: sculptor of the Black American experience, presented by Janet Mandel, arts educator. Must register at penningtonlibrary.org.

THurSday, June 19

Summer Reading Kick Off Party, Robbinsville Branch Library. 9:30 a.m. Register for the summer reading program and enjoy ice pops, crafts, games, and more. All ages with an adult. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

Music in the Park, Weeden Park. 6 p.m. “Celebrating Composers: From Strauss to Today.” Free concert, games, face painting. lawrencevillemainstreet.com. 2611 Main St, Lawrenceville.

West Virginia Black Bears at Trenton Thunder, Trenton Thunder Ballpark. 7 p.m. 1 Thunder Road, Trenton.

FrIday, June 20

The Importance of Being earnest presented by Shakespeare ‘70, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. Oscar Wilde’s “trivial comedy for serious people.” kelseytheatre.org. West Windsor.

SaTurday, June 21

West Windsor Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. wwcfm. org. Entrance from 877 Alexander Rd, West Windsor.

¡Viva la Zarzuela!, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton. 3 p.m. Boheme Opera NJ and Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre bring the music and rhythms of Spain in ¡Viva la Zarzuela! Zarzuela is Spain’s unique style of musical theater bohemeopera.org/viva-la-zarzuela. 50 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton.

arrival from Sweden: the Music of aBBa, Morven Museum & Garden. 7 p.m. princetonsymphony.org. 55 Stockton St, Princeton.

The Importance of Being earnest presented by Shakespeare ‘70, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. Oscar Wilde’s “trivial comedy for serious people.” kelseytheatre.org. West Windsor. Saturday, June 21

Sunday, June 22

Fall Plowing, Howell Living History Farm. 10 a.m. howellfarm. org. 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell.

Family Sundays at the nature Center, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 1:30 p.m. Free naturalist-guided program geared toward families. All ages. abbottmarshland.org. 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton.

The Importance of Being earnest presented by Shakespeare ‘70, Kelsey Theatre. 2 p.m. Oscar Wilde’s “trivial comedy for serious people.” kelseytheatre.org. West Windsor.

Monday, June 23

Kids’ Music round demo, Robbinsville Branch Library. 10:30 a.m. Children of all ages, accompanied by an adult, are invited

to come sing and dance with Miss Dianne. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

Tick Prevention with West Windsor Health department, Robbinsville Branch Library. 3 p.m. Ages 5 and up . Learn about tick prevention through hands-on activities. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

TueSday, June 24

romp and Stomp, Robbinsville Branch Library. 11 a.m. Ages 2 and up . Music and movement program. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

Hands on Chemistry Presentation, Robbinsville Branch Library. 3 p.m. Ages 5 and up . Hands-on chemistry lesson with Angie Miller, Princeton University. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

Imaginary universes Book Club: To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers, Robbinsville Branch Library. 6:30 p.m. Hugo and Locus Award nominee and national bestseller! Presented by librarian Jamie Clay. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

WedneSday, June 25

Babytime, Robbinsville Branch Library. 11 a.m. For ages 6 months to 2 years . Songs and rhymes with Miss Cathy. mcl. org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

Chess Club, Robbinsville Branch Library. 3 p.m. Ages 5 and up . Play and learn. All levels welcome. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

Tween/Teen Paint a Canvas, Robbinsville Branch Library. 7 p.m. Ages 10 and up. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

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

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THurSday, June 26

Storytime, Robbinsville Branch Library. 10 a.m. Ages 2 and up . Storytime, songs and crafts. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

art Basics for Little Kids, Robbinsville Branch Library. 11 a.m. Ages 2 and up . Practice basic art skills with glue, scissors, paint and more. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

adult Crafting Hour: Painted Terracotta Plant Pots, Robbinsville Branch Library. 1:30 p.m. Make painted pots with acrylic paint. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

art exploration: Scandinavia, Robbinsville Branch Library. 6:30 p.m. Ages 6 and up . Learn about Scandinavian artists then try out printmaking, papercrafts, and other forms of Scandinavian art. Presented by the American Swedish Historical Museum. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

Preserve the Beauty of Summer: Flower Pressing Workshop, Washington Crossing Historic Park. 10 a.m. Register at washuingtoncrossingpark.org. Washington Crossing.

Cash Bingo, Congregation Beth Chaim. 6 p.m. Ages 18 and up. bethchaim.org. 329 Village Road East, West Windsor.

Music in the Park, Weeden Park. 6 p.m. Free concert, games, face painting. lawrencevillemainstreet.com. 2611 Main St, Lawrenceville.

Mahoning Valley Scrappers at Trenton Thunder, Trenton Thunder Ballpark. 7 p.m. 1 Thunder Road, Trenton.

FrIday, June 27

Sing along with Mr. Tim, Robbinsville Branch Library. 10:30 a.m. All ages. Sing and dance with Mr. Tim. Concert will be outside, weather permitting; bring blankets and chairs. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

The Importance of Being earnest presented by Shakespeare ‘70, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. Oscar Wilde’s “trivial comedy for serious people.” kelseytheatre.org. West Windsor.

SaTurday, June 28

dog Man Movie Viewing, Robbinsville Branch Library. 10:30 a.m. All ages. Movie based on the book by Dav Pilkey. Rated PG. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

West Windsor Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to

1 p.m. wwcfm.org. Entrance from 877 Alexander Rd, West Windsor.

art in the Marsh: Create your own Watercolor Wildflowers Cards, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 10 a.m. Paint original wildflower botanicals on greeting cards with Margaret Simpson, artist. Supplies provided. $15. Must register at abbottmarshlands.org. 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton.

The Importance of Being earnest presented by Shakespeare ‘70, Kelsey Theatre. 2 p.m. Oscar Wilde’s “trivial comedy for serious people.” kelseytheatre.org. West Windsor.

Sunday, June 29

Ice Cream Party & Wheat Harvest, Howell Living History Farm. 10 a.m. Saturday, June 29| 10-4 Farmer Jim and his crew will use a “hit and miss” engine to churn gallons of ice cream. 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell.

State College Spikes at Trenton Thunder, Trenton Thunder Ballpark. 1 p.m. 1 Thunder Road, Trenton.

Family Sundays at the nature Center, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 1:30 p.m. Free naturalist-guided program geared toward families. All ages. abbottmarshland.org. 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton.

The Importance of Being earnest presented by Shakespeare ‘70, Kelsey Theatre. 2 p.m. Oscar Wilde’s “trivial comedy for serious people.” kelseytheatre.org. West Windsor. Sunday, June 29

earthShare nJ Blues event, Cooper’s Riverview. 8 p.m. buy tickets 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton.

Monday, June 30

Babytime, Robbinsville Branch Library. 10 a.m. For ages 6 months to 2 years . Songs and rhymes with Miss Cathy. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

Little explorers, Robbinsville Branch Library. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5 . Hands-on STEAM activities. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

Lenape and the Mystery of the abbottZoned Pottery with Tulpehaking nature Center, Robbinsville Branch Library. 2 p.m. Ages 5 and up. Learn about the culture and history of the Lenape and make pottery. mcl.org. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville.

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Achieve More with a Healthy Pelvic Floor

Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 6 p.m.

Location: Zoom Meeting

Are you experiencing pain in your pelvic area during sex, personal care, or urination/bowel movements? It’s time to advocate for yourself!

Join Kathie Olson, nurse practitioner and program director for Capital Health’s Center for Incontinence and Pelvic Health, to learn strategies for living your life without pelvic pain. Kathie will be joined by Rachel Hannum-Grinstead, a licensed pelvic health therapist, who will discuss the benefits of pelvic floor physical therapy. All genders are welcome!

Men’s Health: Take the Lead on the Path to Wellness

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | 6 p.m.

Location: Zoom Meeting

Being proactive with your health helps you understand and manage common conditions. Join DR. CHARLES POLOTTI, a board certified and fellowship trained urologist, to learn about the latest treatments for erectile dysfunction and prostate enlargement and guidelines for prostate cancer screening.

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The cardiac catheterization laboratory, or Cath Lab, is a unit at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, where cardiologists perform minimally invasive heart and vascular procedures to diagnose and treat cardiac and peripheral vascular diseases.

A variety of heart and vascular conditions are diagnosed and treated in our cath lab, including myocardial infarction (heart attack), angina (chest pain), congestive heart failure, pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs) and peripheral vascular disease (blockages of arteries in the legs, arms, kidneys or neck).

“Our cath lab consists of an experienced team of interventional

cardiologists, radiologic technicians, and specialized nurses, along with advanced technology for the diagnosis of a wide range of cardiac disorders,” says Justin Fox, MD, a board-certified cardiologist and interventional cardiologist, Chair of the Department of Cardiology at RWJUH Hamilton, and member of Hamilton Cardiology Associates.

“In my time here in Hamilton, I’m proud of the ways my colleagues and I have advanced the care of our patients in the cath lab,” Dr, Fox says.

“We specialize in performing procedures through the wrist (radial artery) at rates higher than other competing hospitals.

What Types of Procedures Are Performed in a Cath Lab?

Cath lab procedures can include but are not limited to:

• Coronary Angiography to visualize the coronary arteries and assess for blockage.

• Angioplasty, also known as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), a minimally invasive procedure that opens blocked or narrowed coronary arteries in the heart.

• Carotid stenting to clear blockages in the carotid artery using a stent to keep it open.

and will provide our community with even faster, safer, and more convenient care,” says Lisa Breza, Chief Administrative Officer at RWJUH Hamilton. “A new cath lab means we can help more patients in need of care.”

RWJUH Hamilton’s heart and vascular services’ multidisciplinary, integrated, and patient-centric approach to care delivery provides patients with a network of comprehensive cardiovascular and thoracic care options. produces results that exceed national quality benchmarks, features the latest technology and innovative trials, and ensures the best team of clinicians will be by your side.

“We introduced the interventional treatment of pulmonary embolism and carotid artery stenosis. And we have consistently met and exceeded our benchmarks for quality and safety.”

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• Peripheral vascular intervention procedures to open blocked arteries in areas other than the heart, such as the abdomen, neck, arms or legs.

Heart and Vascular Care Close to Home.

In 2022, RWJUH Hamilton received approval from the New Jersey Department of Health to perform elective, or non-emergent, angioplasty procedures, enabling residents of Mercer County and central New Jersey to receive premier quality elective cardiac procedures in a comfortable setting close to home.

RWJUH Hamilton is ushering in a new era of heart and vascular services with a new cath lab.

“Our new 5,500-square-foot, stateof-the-art cath lab will transform how we provide cardiac and vascular care

“Having this new space and expansion where we can do our most advanced procedures to take care of patients having heart attacks, patients with blocked arteries and blood clots, and patients with all sorts of cardio vascular conditions furthers our mission and equates to world-class care right here within the Mercer County area,” says Dr. Fox.

Choosing RWJUH Hamilton, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, brings nationally-renowned care close to home through New Jersey’s most complete network of easily accessible hospitals, centers and providers.

No matter what a person’s heart may need, it’s the right place at RWJBarnabas Health, a network that handles all aspects of cardiac health.

For more information go online to rwjbh.org/heart.

Scheduled appointments and same day sick visits are available weekdays, evenings, and Saturday mornings.

Alon Baker, DO, FAAP, FACOP • Sonya Boor, MD, FAAP Laura Brandspiegel, MD, FAAP • Stefanie Fiderer, DO, FAAP

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Wellness meets the workplace at Sharon Elementary School

Dr. Patrick Pizzo SUPERINTENDENT’S CORNER

Teacher champions wellness with new pumping space for working moms

This article was produced by the collaborative contributions of Schools Superintendent Patrick Pizzo, Sharon Elementary School Principal Nicole Bootier, and Sharon Elementary School Teacher Jodi Szabo

The well-being of our teaching staff is vital to Robbinsville Public Schools meeting the needs of our students. All voices of our professional staff need to be heard, as exhibited by Jodi Szabo, a dedicated second-grade teacher of 11 years and mother of three at Sharon Elementary School, Beginning with the efforts of Mrs. Szabo, a partnership was developed amongst building-level administration, districtlevel administration, and the local teachers’ union to establish a dedicated wellness space for new mothers returning to work.

For the Robbinsville Public Schools, this story is much more than a room. It’s a statement that we value and support our working parents. As stated by Dr. Bootier “As a working parent myself, I understand that it is a benefit not only to our staff, but more importantly, to our students, to provide this resource for the Sharon Elementary Staff.”

The Sharon School Social Committee and the Sharon Elementary School PTA made generous donations to help create the space, allowing for the purchase of rocking chairs and a refrigerator. The space is designed to ensure that returning staff can perform their motherly duties without compromising their work commitments.

Robbinsville Public Schools support its working parents.

“It took a little over a year of planning, researching best practices, and attending multiple meetings with school leaders and union representatives,” Mrs. Szabo told us. “We wanted to make sure this space met real needs and reflected the care and dignity our staff deserves.”

This wellness initiative aligns with broader efforts across educational institutions to prioritize the well-being of staff.

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For the administration, we are always eager to partner with our talented educators.

This initiative provides a supportive environment for breastfeeding moms in need of a quiet, clean space to pump during the school day. This directly addresses a critical need for working parents in educational settings—a resource Mrs. Szabo knew was desperately needed but long overdue. Recognizing the challenges that many new mothers face when balancing professional responsibilities with the demands of nursing, Mrs. Szabo collaborated with school leadership and union representatives Sharon Martin and Renee Cucinotti to create the new wellness space.

It features comfortable seating, a refrigerator for milk storage, privacy screens, and calming décor to help reduce stress during an already demanding time for new moms.

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Many districts in New Jersey and beyond are seeing the value of adding wellness rooms to help staff manage stress and promote mental health. One program, the SKY program in Freeport NY, emphasizes self-care, including yoga and guided meditation, to support educators’ mental health.

Mrs. Szabo’s advocacy for a pumping wellness space underscores the importance of creating inclusive and supportive environments for all staff members.

By addressing the specific needs of new mothers, Sharon Elementary School sets a commendable example for other school districts eager to support their employees’ health and well-being.

This initiative not only benefits the mothers who use the space but also contributes to a more inclusive and supportive school culture, demonstrating the positive impact of thoughtful wellness programs that directly benefit families.

Dr. Patrick Pizzo is the superintendent of Robbinsville Public Schools.

MARK R. GRECO, DMD

Peace of Mind.

Looking forward to a final Robbinsville Community Day

and continues each Tuesday through DJ Reggie on August 12. Bring your lawn chair, blankets and snacks while enjoying some of the best bands in the area at the gazebo beginning at 7 p.m.

One of the things I love most about serving as Mayor of Robbinsville Township is the first Saturday in June, when we come together to celebrate fellowship, friendship and family on Community Day.

This year’s event on Saturday, June 7 (rain date is June 8) at Community Park is fast approaching.

It is also very bittersweet, as this will be the last Community Day I attend as your mayor. My family and I have so many fond memories of this day that I could not even begin to put them into words here.

Needless to say, this event is the crown jewel of our outdoor schedule with plenty of food, live music all day, “Prize Alley,’’ activities and games for the kids, amazing vendors, a host of non-profit organizations to learn about and of course fireworks beginning at approximately 9 p.m.

While we will not be hosting the Father’s Day Weekend Fishing Derby this year, our fantastic Recreation Division has plenty of events on the docket including “Wheels & Reels Outdoor Movie Night” featuring “If” on July 25 at 8:30 p.m. on the big screen at the Community Park intersection of Gordon Road and Sharon Road. The cost is $5 per car for both residents and non-residents.

Our highly acclaimed Farmers’ Market returns on July 1 and, by popular demand, will once again continue each Tuesday throughout the month of September.

Contact Hope Neis at hneis@ robbinsville.net to become a vendor. Beware of anyone on Facebook posing as the “only official registrar of vendors for this event.” They are many and they are all scams.

Recreation Summer Camp begins June 30 and runs through August 15. Our Summer Concert Series kicks off July 1 with Robbinsville-infused “Wendy Lane”

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Just a few words about our budget, which was adopted following a public hearing and vote on May 22.

In the face of continued rising costs, my final budget of $32.3 million is highlighted by the 11th flat or reduced tax rate in the past 14 years.

Municipal taxes make up only 18% of a resident’s overall tax bill. Schools account for 54% , Mercer County absorbs 23%, while the Mercer County library and Mercer County Open Space combined for 3%.

Robbinsville Township continues to do all it can to keep the municipal side of taxes stable in the face of rising ra tes elsewhere. I want to thank our department heads for continuously doing more with less so that we can deliver the type of unmatched services our residents and businesses have become accustomed to. I wanted my last budget to be consistent with our aggressive approach to tax stabilization over the past decade.

Home values are still among the highest in Mercer County and we are able to remain flat this year despite increases in health insurance, pension, utility, and snow removal costs.

We are investing significant capital into improving our roads along with renovating the future home of our police, court, and other key departments at 2300 Route 33. We also brought EMS in-house and will begin building a mile of trails at Miry Run in the coming weeks.

Doing all of this without a municipal tax increase was no small feat, but it is something we are extremely proud of, and we are excited to start moving our staff into the building by the end of the year.

Dave Fried is the mayor of Robbinsville Township

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