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“Marines Don’t Have Curlers: Reloaded” out now

Town Center South development partially occupied

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Subtitled “Fifty Years Behind a Styling Chair,” the book Marines Don’t Have Curlers is area hair stylist Robert Matuzsan’s series of vignettes that in one way provide fleeting recollections in the life of a hair salon owner — starting in Trenton (where he grew up and graduated from Trenton Central High School) and continuing today with a shop in Robbinsville.

However, since salons and barbershops attract people from all walks of life, such recollections also provide a glimpse of a time and region.

But what about the title?

One part alludes to the stylistturned-writer’s service as a member of the U.S. Marines.

The “reloaded” reference refers to the book of 200 scenes originally published in 2015 by Merriam Press augmented and re-released

by Personal Chronicle 9 in Robbinsville.

Here are a few samples in this book filled with drops of candy-like moments: Miss Saint Patrick. I have always looked for ways to promote my salon and when I saw an ad in the local paper for a See BOOK, Page 10

The new Project Freedom complex in Town Center South is almost complete.

The 72-unit housing complex will provide apartments affordable to families, as well as supportive housing for special needs residents. It’s the second Project Freedom development in Robbinsville—the township is the first municipality in the state with multiple locations.

“Robbinsville is excited to be the first town in New Jersey to have a second Project Freedom,” said Paul Renaud, the township’s acting director of community development.

“We were the first to have one, and now we’re the first to have a second. It means a lot to us in Robbinsville to have the ability to claim those firsts.”

Project Freedom, a Mercer County-based nonprofit organization, develops and operates barrier-free housing to enable individuals with disabilities to live independently.

One of the development’s buildings was occupied as of Feb. 1.

Robbinsville’s first Project Freedom development, in See HOUSING, Page 9

Their courage and compassion New members join us school inspire all. board Robbinsville wrestler Drake Torrington became the fifth Raven to reach 100 career wins last month. For more coverage, turn to Page 17.

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This year has been long and difficult and painful in so many ways. It sounds a little cliche to say “in these unprecedented times...” after we’ve been pelted with some iteration of that phrase over and over again for the last 12 months, but there is truth to it. These last 12 months have been unprecedented. It’s been lonely and scar y, filled with grief and anger in ways that many of us probably have not experienced before.

My colleagues and I wrote a year ago this month that we are all in this together. I think that still holds true. We’re in this together, Robbinsville, and we’re in it for the long haul.

But there’s finally hope on the horizon. Whether that looks like a family member getting vaccinated, the daffodils on the side of your house finally popping up or a colossal Aaron Judge home run, I hope you get to feel it soon.

We all have our favorite signs of spring. The first windows-open day of the year, flowers sprouting out of the ground, birds chirping—I love them all. But the best one, to me, has to be the start of baseball season.

I love watching the Yankees at spring training in sunny Florida while it’s still snowing here in March and the chilly early-April games that start the season. The first crack of the bat is the greatest sound in the world.

The start of baseball season is something I always associate with hope—and even moreso this year.

This time last year, the world shut down. Now, though, just the idea of being vaccinated and able to go to a game in person this summer is helping me through these (hopefully) last laps of the pandemic. And, speaking of vaccines, baseball stadiums across the countr y have transformed into mass vaccination sites over the last few months. Brighter days are on the horizon in so many Contact SAM SCIARROTTA: ssciarrotta@ ways. communitynews.org, (609) 396-1511, ext.

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Arcuri has been active in other miliers of the Mercer County Military Action Council, a nonprofit organiza- tary support organizations based in tion dedicated to supporting the ser- Ocean and Burlington counties for years. She soon realvice members and the ized that many military mission of Joint Base families live and work McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, here in Mercer, many of as well as active-duty whom silently struggle personnel, reservists, to fit into their adopted guardsmen, veterans (and often temporary) and their respective famcommunities. ilies living in local towns.

“These families would Regina Arcuri of benefit from a military Robbinsville and Wilsupport organization liam “Bill” Cleave of Penlocated close to home,” nington, both honorary she said. “Supporting commanders at JB MDL, the base and these famicreated this nonprofit lies helps everyone who organization in January lives in our county. We 2021. They joined forces Arcuri all need each other.” with Alan Gilmore, an Both Arcuri, who attorney from Pennington, and David A. Lauer, CPA of Ham- retired last year as a deputy direcilton to complete the council’s execu- tor of New Jersey Lottery after more tive board. The council launched its than 30 years with the state agency, and Cleave, co-owner of Flagship website this week.

Arcuri, chairwoman of MCMAC, Insurance Agency in Pennington, encourages Mercer County area busi- have been involved in the Honorary ness owners, local government offi- Commander Program at JB MDL for cials and residents to join the organi- several years. Arcuri joined the instalzation. “We need a military support lation’s first group of honorary com-

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manders inducted into the emeritus program when it was created in 2017.

The purpose of the Honorary Commander Program is to increase public awareness of the installation’s mission and to foster a supportive relationship between military commanders and civic leaders. The goal is to educate civilian volunteers on the various missions of each service branch and to encourage communication between installation commanders and surrounding towns. Honorary commanders are required to complete condensed training exercises that mimic those of service members in their respective branches, tour base operations to learn the mission of each branch, attend base ceremonies, and spend time with service members to understand how local communities can better assist them.

Arcuri said it has been their privilege to serve as honorary commanders.

“Through that program Bill and I became acutely aware of the base’s economic impact on New Jersey,” Arcuri said. “It’s now up to MCMAC to educate local government officials, business leaders and residents as to how they can help maintain this valuable asset that benefits all of us.”

MCMAC is now accepting sponsorships and memberships through its website. For more information about

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Rotary Club art auction goes virtual in 2021 The Rotary Club of Robbinsville Hamilton is planning a Virtual Art Auction for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 30, featuring framed fine art in various media and price ranges from Marlin Art, a fundraising art auction company in the Northeast.

Pre-registration is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 19 at 10 a.m.; Registration, art preview and early bidding will begin on Wednesday, April 28 at 9 a.m.

The event will also feature an online auction of Cinco de Mayo themed gift baskets. Admission is free. Organizers say that the proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club’s charitable foundation.

“An in-person art auction has been our biggest annual fundraiser for years, but the event scheduled for this past fall was cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions,” Rotary Club president Tom Damm said in a media release.

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Drive-in handbag bingo set for May 16 The Robbinsville High School PTSA is hosting a Drive-In Designer Handbag Bingo on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

Proceeds from the even will benefit the RHS Class of 2022 Red Carpet and Post Prom.

The event will be held in the back parking lot at Robbinsville High School. Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m., and bingo starts at 7 p.m. Players must be 18 or older.

Participants will have a chance to win 16 designer handbags. Drawings for a Visa gift card raffle and 50/50 raffle will also take place.

Admission is $25 per person, which includes 16 bingo cards. Additional cards will be sold at the door. Participants are encouraged to purchase in advance to reserve a spot by April 30.

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More than 100 elected officials, attorneys and members of the public spoke at last month’s New Jersey Board of Public Utilities investigation of Optimum/Altice USA’s service, network reliability, pricing and other business practices.

The BPU called for the hearing Feb. 17 after reviewing resident complaints, municipal resolutions and

investigation requests. The hearing was held virtually.

In addition to Robbinsville, the boroughs of Dunellen and Sayreville, along with the townships of Hamilton, Green Brook, Howell, Jackson, Montville, North Brunswick and Piscataway presented.

The BPU received complaints and resolutions from at least 10 municipalities and several state legislators concerning various issues their residents and constituents cited alleging inadequacy and lack of service provided by Altice USA. In the complaints, the municipal and legislative officials cited: “Frequent and lengthy service disruptions (across all services), inconsistent connections and fluctuating Internet speeds, long telephone wait times, poor customer service, and an inability to get a satisfactory response to these issues from the company both before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Robbinsville mayor Dave Fried’s statement is below: “It is the duty of Optimum/Altice USA to furnish safe, adequate and proper Internet and cable television service for its customers. As a leading utility in the region, they have fundamentally failed in that duty.

Robbinsville Township, along with other municipalities with a vested interest in this hearing, should not have to continuously pressure this provider to do its job. We understand these have been challenging times from a bandwidth, load, and connectivity perspective with so many employees working from home and students learning remotely during the pandemic. Robbinsville is certainly sympathetic to that. However, the myriad of problems our constituents have encountered pre-date COVID-19... by several years. The pandemic only helped elevate these issues toward the surface so they could garner the attention they deserved.

Deadline for all applications is April In 2016, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Approved the Altice- 2. Those who would like to apply Cablevision Systems Corporation should complete the application and Merger. The May 25, 2016 news essay and submit the documents to release contained a heading: “Settle- town hall. A committee will select one ment to provide improved services semifinalist from each municipality.

All entrants will receive a participation and products for customers.”

The Merger Settlement was sup- certificate from their mayor’s office.

Each semifinalist will have their posed to provide protections and improved services for customers that essary and application reviewed by included, among other things, main- ths Scholarship Committee of the New taining efficient customer service Jersey State League of Municipalities. levels and network upgrades. The NJ The committee will then select 15 BPU went on to state: The Board is finalists and three winners.

For more information, visit njlm.org. confident that the settlement will provide current customers many network improvements and upgrades, as well Resident donates contest as ensure adequate levels of customer winnings to Project service are maintained.

As the NJ BPU has been made Freedom aware by the numerous customer Zoya Jadhav, a freshman at Robcomplaints submitted to its attention binsville High, entered into the Peace and my fellow municipalities submis- Islands Institute Art and Essay Comsions, there is a serious question as petition with her submission, “Amity to Altice’s required obligations to its Amidst a Crisis.” customers.

Jadhav placed second in the stateLike all the elected officials partici- wide competition and was awarded pating in this hearing, $300, half of which she and with the support of intends on donating to NJ Congressman ChrisProject Freedom, a nontopher Smith in Washprofit organization with ington, I will fight for my two locations in Robresidents by partnering binsville which specialwith as many towns as izes in providing sernecessary in order for vices to individuals with these concerns being all abilities in order to taken seriously by the NJ help them to live indeBPU. I have also taken pendently in a non-medthe unprecedented step ical environment. She of inviting private Internet presented the award to Service Providers to RobProject Freedom leaderbinsville with the opportuship on March 24 at the nity to build their in-home new 72-unit Town CenJadhav internet and Wi-Fi infrater South location. structure in select sections She thanked her sponof the Township. I opened my firehouse sor teacher, Nicholas Kadish, for every week during the depths of the con- helping her achieve the award. nectivity issues so my residents, many of whom were waiting several days for Recreation facilities to a repair appointment or even a call back, undergo renovations could go to school and work remotely. It had become almost impossible for my Robbinsville Township recently staff to keep up with the amount of phone announced a slate of municipal comcalls and email complaints which stifled plex improvements. our municipal offices. If we do not band Due to the rapid growth of the Rectogether and force the NJ BPU to hold reation Beach Volleyball League, a Optimum/Altice USA accountable, they volleyball court expansion project is are going to leave these proceedings and currently underway and is scheduled nothing is ever going to get better. In fact, to be completed in the summer of it could get worse with increased pricing 2021. An additional two courts will be that is in no way commensurate with the constructed. quality of the services provided.”

In addition to the volleyball expansion, it has been determined the existDeadline for Louis Bay ing skate park is coming to the end of its expected life cycle. The township plans scholarship April 2 to begin construction on a new, state-ofThe New Jersey League of Munici- the-art skate park in 2022 on the townpalities will once again host the Louis ship-owned Miry Run property.

Demolition of the existing skate Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition for high park will begin this summer. In addischool juniors and seniors planning tion to the volleyball courts and skate to continue their education after high park improvements, the township also has plans to renovate the surface of school.

Robbinsville Township has teamed the existing basketball courts in 2021. up with the NJSLM to offer three $1,000 scholarships through the Louis WHAT DID WE MISS? What are you Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders noticing in your community? What Scholarship Competition. The theme stories do you think we should tell? Do of this year’s competition is “How has you have news to share? We want to local government played a role in your hear from you. Send your news or tips to life regarding the ongoing pandemic?” news@communitynews.org.

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Gulati: I would say the most importhe district; ensure the focus is on student achievement and implementing tant issues for students and parents in policies that will ensure success for all the district is to get back to some sort students; and, last but not least, future- of normalcy. As a father, husband and proof the Robbinsville Public School I am sure I am speaking on behalf of many parents, we need to get the kids system for the years to come.

How do you think the district back to school for a full day of learnhas handled learning adjustments ing. Parents are not educators. The due to COVID-19? Is there any- other big issue I would say is the stuthing you would change or do dents social and emotional well-being.

Many kids may not have the voice to differently?

Gulati: I think overall the district speak to the struggles that they’re did the best they could given the situ- having but it doesn’t mean that they’re ation. Robbinsville is not unique— the not there, and it doesn’t mean that coronavirus pandemic has upended they’re not feeling the pressures of America’s K-12 education system, as the world around them. I am encourmost schools in every state closed aged that all the board members share their doors for extended periods to the same concerns and want to open combat the spread of the virus in early schools for the full five days as quickly and safely as possible. Last but not days.

The whole world had to adapt in least, I commend, salute all the teachnew ways of living and our day-to-day ers, educators, administrators for all routine was completely upended over- that you do. night. I commend our school district, administrators and educators who had Contact SAM SCIARROTTA: ssciarrotta@ to make overhauled adjustments over- communitynews.org, (609) 396-1511, ext. night to a learning system which his- 121

to both members. Gulati’s responses BOARD continued from Page 1 mation. This is his first time holding follow below. Lehmann’s will appear in public office, though he is also a mem- the May edition.

Why do you think you were ber of the Robbinsville Diwali organizing committee and has coached with appointed to the school board?

Gulati: I believe the the Robbinsville Soccer reason I was appointed Association since 2017. to the Board of EducaLehmann has been tion is because of the an educator for nearly professional experience, 30 years and currently diverse background and teaches eight grade lanthinking I bring to the guage arts at Manalatable, sound judgement, pan-English Town having an even temMiddle School. She per, willingness to colstudied at Bloomsburg laborate, my passion for University and earned education and my ability a master’s degree from to look at the situation Rutgers University. holistically and make Lehmann has never held the tough decisions for public office before. In the benefit of our chiltown, she is a member of Gulati dren and community. the PTA and previously Over the years, I have served as the president gained strong experience across all of the Robbinsville MOMS Club.

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The development includes four three-story buildings and a community center to provide one-to threebedroom apartments for families with incomes up to 50% of the area median income.

Every unit, though, also provides barrier-free living—that includes roll-in showers, lowered countertops and wider walkways.

“Everything is designed to meet those needs,” Renaud said.

“But that doesn’t mean that someone who has those needs has to live there.”

The new development is located across the street from the original Town Center—Renaud said nearby access to shops and restaurants was something the township and Project Freedom considered when the complex was in the initial planning stages.

“It was important to us to have Project Freedom in an accessible area,” he said. “I wasn’t around when the original was planned, but at that time, we had Foxmoor Shopping Center with Marazzo’s. They took that to heart when we approached them with Town Center. Some other locations in town that we looked at were not feasible based on ser vices around those areas. Town center was a great place to put Project Freedom—there’s a bank, Dolce and Clemente, shops and whatnot. It really was an integral part of the decision making.”

The development was funded in part by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency. Freedom Village at Robbinsville is the tenth project for which NJHMFA has provided Project Freedom financing, resulting in the development of over 500 affordable apartments throughout Mercer, Ocean, Burlington, Camden and Salem counties.

“We are very pleased to once again be working with Project Freedom to create affordable homes for families and for residents with special needs,” said NJHMFA Executive Director Charles A. Richman.

“The development of supportive homes that provide for independent living is a key component of NJHMFA’s mission to enable residents with special needs to fully integrate in the community.”

Renaud said the township is excited to continue its relationship with Project Freedom.

“Robbinsville’s officials, residents and the mayor quite often talk about the ‘Robbinsville bubble,’” he said.

“This is a community that likes to see each other grow. We are an inclusive town. We’re the first to have a Project Freedom development, the first to have a second one, I believe we’ll be the first town in Mercer County to have an inclusive playground. We want to provide all aspects of living for all residents, no matter their ability.

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As Colleen entered the room, I peeked in to see our competition.

There were about 10 girls, mostly jeans and T-shirts, freshly scrubbed faces. And the person conducting the interview? A Catholic nun. It looked like I brought a hooker to the interview. I undoubtedly read that competition wrong.

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by The Advance said it is still unclear what the funds can be used to pay for, and they are awaiting guidance from the federal government.

Because the regulations regarding use of the funds are unknown, the money has not been included in most county and local municipal budgets for 2021.

“I’m very thankful to president Biden and Congress for passing the ARP,” said Hamilton Mayor Jeff Martin. He added that he expects that the funds the town will be receiving will help make up for lost hotel tax revenue — the town gets a percentage of every room that’s rented, and hotel occupancies are down since the pandemic began.

Martin said the township has also had to pay overtime for Health Department employees to work overtime the past year.

He said it was a “huge relief” to know that they likely won’t have to raise taxes or cut jobs.

Kevin Nerwinski, Lawrence Township municipal manager, also said he’s awaiting some clarity on the funding.

“We are working on getting the information regarding the funds the township is to receive, and when and how it can be used,” he said. “At present, there is limited guidance.”

He said he’s also looking for some clarity as to how the disbursement of funds was determined.

“I am trying to find out why Princeton is receiving $6 million and Lawrence is receiving $3.2 million,” he said. “We are identical in terms of population (we have slightly more), square miles and unemployment rates, but Princeton’s municipal budget is 32% higher than ours.” *** Local government funds will be distributed in two equal payments—the first by May 10 of this year, and the second by March 11, 2022.

According to the National Law Review website, the funds are to be used to “respond to the COVID-19 emergency and address its economic effects, including through aid to households, small businesses, nonprofits and impacted industries such as tourism and hospitality.”

All funds must be spent on costs incurred on or before Dec. 31, 2024.

The state and local governments cannot use the funds to make pension payments or to offset revenue losses resulting from any tax cut, tax delay or

Mercer County and the communities within will receive a combined total of almost $187 million in aid from the federal government over the next two years.

The money will come from funds allocated for state and municipal aid under the American Rescue Plan— the $1.9 trillion stimulus package approved by Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden last month.

Under the act, New Jersey will receive the eighth largest pot of federal money compared to other states, including $360 billion in state and local aid. The state itself will receive $6.4 billion plus another $189 million to expand broadband internet across the state.

An additional $1.8 billion will be split among the 21 county governments and $1.741 billion is to be divided among all 565 cities and municipalities in New Jersey.

The ARP calls for $71.26 million to go to the Mercer County itself and $115.5 million to be dispersed to individual municipalities. The money is earmarked for expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The breakdown of funds to Mercer municipalities is as follows: • East Windsor $2.68 million • Ewing $6.07 million • Hamilton $16.89 million • Hightstown $521,023 • Hpwl Borough $187,230 • Hpwl Twp. $1.74 million • Lawrence $3.18 million • Pennington $253,046 • Princeton $6.05 million • Robbinsville $1.42 million • Trenton $73.78 million • West Windsor $2.74 million Aid allocated for Burlington County towns includes $1.17 million for Bordentown Township, $372,496 for Bordentown City and $54,224 for Fieldsboro.

In Middlesex, Plainsboro will receive $2.24 million. *** “Our state and local governments have been on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19,” said Sen. Robert Menendez, who voted for the plan.

“They have been bleeding resources for over a year while costs have soared and revenues have plummeted. As a result, they have borne the brunt of the economic pain and desperately need help,” Sen. Menendez said.

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He has treated patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings and has managed care in the neuro ICU, stroke unit, and inpatient neurology service. Dr. Kiviat works with the Capital Health team as a part of its neurohospitalist service, treating patients with a wide range of neurologic disorders and emergencies. Dr. Kiviat is also experienced in neuroradiology, routine and long-term electroencephalograms (EEG) studies, and lumbar punctures.

Capital Institute for Neurosciences provides the most advanced neuroscience care and treatments for conditions such as stroke, aneurysms, vascular malformations, carotid artery disease, cerebrovascular disorders, brain tumors, brain and spine trauma, and complex spine care. Surgical services include neuroendovascular surgery, neurovascular surgery, microsurgery, brain tumor and skull base surgery, as well as advanced spine surgery. Capital Health’s Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center also operates a Mobile Stroke Unit, the first unit of its kind to go live in New Jersey and the Delaware Valley.

Capital Health recently welcomed Dr. Pratit Patel, Dr. Mohammed Kananeh, Dr. David Kiviat and Dr. Miten Patel to its Capital Institute for Neurosciences. The new providers include fellowship trained and board certified specialists who join the Institute in providing the most advanced neuroscience care and treatments to patients in central New Jersey and Lower Bucks County in Pennsylvania.

To learn more, visit capitalneuro.org.

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Capital Health Introduces NEW ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD TO IMPROVE PATIENT CARE Capital Health, a regional leader in providing progressive, quality patient care, is now using a new electronic health record (EHR) across its two hospitals’ acute care areas to better serve the community and its patients. The EHR from global health care technology company Cerner Corporation supports doctors, nurses and staff to document and access critical patient information to make treatment decisions, ensure safety and improve the health care experience.

"During this challenging time, we are proud to offer our patients an improved health care experience through the launch of our new EHR,” said Gene Grochala, chief information officer, Capital Health. “Despite the challenges of COVID-19, our staff came together to successfully launch this new technology as part of our commitment to the health and well-being of our patients. We look forward to showing the community the benefits of this new system in simplifying and streamlining our ability to provide highquality health care services.”

The new Cerner EHR will support Capital Health clinicians to efficiently document and access patient information all in one location. Having the most up-to-date patient information at their fingertips supports clinicians in making the most appropriate and informed data-driven decisions. It also means patients who receive care at both Capital Health hospitals may not have to fill out as much paperwork because their critical health data will be able to follow them between locations.

"Setting up a new EHR during a global pandemic is not a simple task, and Capital Health overcame immense challenges to complete the project for the benefit of its patients and clinicians,” said Brian Kincade, senior director and general manager, Cerner. “We were able to successfully move a large portion of the design and build activity to a virtual environment, due to social distancing and travel restrictions, without skipping a beat. Capital Health’s dedication to getting the new system up and running, while also providing life-saving care amid COVID-19, is a testament to its commitment to the community.”

Patients will also have access to their health records through Cerner’s secure online patient portal. Once enrolled, patients can securely exchange messages with their care team, view health information and records, settle balances and view upcoming appointments. Through greater access to their own information, Capital Health is empowering patients to take a more active role in their care to support health and well-being.

Capital Health is the Central New Jersey/Lower Bucks County region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Comprised of two hospitals (Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton, NJ and Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell), an outpatient facility in Hamilton, NJ, and various primary and specialty care practices across the region, Capital Health is a dynamic health care provider accredited by DNV GL – health care and a four-time Magnet®-recognized health system for nursing excellence.

For more information, visit capitalhealth.org.

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Our portals are available to patients 18 years of age or older.

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Capital Health Specialty Practices – Bordentown is located on the second floor at 100 K Johnson Blvd N, Suite 201, Bordentown, New Jersey 08505.

CAPITAL HEALTH OPENS NEW MULTISPECIALTY CARE OFFICE IN BORDENTOWN Expanding access to specialty health care service for residents in Burlington County, Capital Health recently opened its new Specialty Practices – Bordentown location at 100 K Johnson Blvd N, Suite 201, Bordentown, New Jersey 08505 (on the northbound side of Route 130, across from the Team 85 Fitness & Wellness Center). The new office shares a building that is also home to Capital Health Primary Care – Bordentown and Rothman Orthopaedics.

“Thanks to the continued growth of Capital Health Medical Group, access to expert health care in Burlington County is more convenient than ever,” said Al Maghazehe, president and CEO of Capital Health. “When our neighbors who live or work in Burlington County need specialized care for more complex conditions, our new Specialty Practices – Bordentown location brings highly trained clinicians under the same roof as our Primary Care – Bordentown team to streamline their care and address a wider range of health care needs.”

The providers at Capital Health Specialty Practices – Bordentown are part of Capital Health Medical Group, a network of more than 400 physicians and providers who offer carefully coordinated primary and specialty care. All Medical Group offices use a shared electronic medical records system, which allows providers to access medical records on secure network, making it convenient for patients to continue their care across our network of primary and specialty care providers. Patients can also manage their health easier using our Capital Health Medical Group patient portal, which allows them to conveniently access information about any of their office visits online.

For more information about Capital Health Specialty Practices – Bordentown, visit capitalhealth.org/specialtybordentown.

Capital Health – Behavioral Health Specialists clinicians, including DR. CHRISTI WESTON, DR. ARVIND BHASKER, DR. KRISTINA MCGUIRE, and licensed clinical social worker VICTORIA PENACARDINALLI, provide compassionate psychiatric care, counseling services, and advanced treatment (such as transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression) in a warm, calming environment. To learn more, visit capitalhealth.org/behavioralhealth or call 609.689.5725 to schedule an appointment.

Capital Health – Endocrinology Specialists includes DRS. SHERI GILLIS-FUNDERBURK, ERIKA VILLANUEVA, JOANNA TOLIN, SUNIL THOMAS, and NAZISH AHMAD, who provide care for people living with diabetes, thyroid disorders, metabolic bone diseases (such as osteoporosis), and other problems involving the endocrine (or gland) system. To learn more, visit capitalendocrinology.org or call 609.303.4300 to schedule an appointment.

Capital Health – Gastroenterology Specialists includes fellowship trained gastroenterologists DRS. MARK SAXENA, WASEEM BUTT, and MICHAEL ITIDIARE, as well as nurse practitioner LISA COSTELLO, all of whom specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of general diseases of the digestive system for adult patients. Visit capitalgastro.org to learn more or schedule an appointment by calling 609.528.8884.

Capital Health – Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialists, led by fellowship trained pediatric gastroenterologist DR. SABEENA FARHATH, provides patient-focused care with compassion for treating gastrointestinal illnesses in infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Visit capitalhealth.org/pediatricgi to learn more or schedule an appointment by calling 609.528.8894.

Capital Health – Rheumatology Specialists includes fellowship trained rheumatologists DRS. WILLIAM TORELLI, RISHI PATEL, and LEIGH SEGAL, who specialize in the care and treatment of conditions that affect the joints, muscles, bones, and immune system. For more information, visit capitalrheumatology.org or call 609.303.4360 to schedule an appointment.

Capital Health – Pediatric Orthopedics features DR. MEGAN GRESH, a board certified and fellowship trained pediatric orthopedic surgeon who is dedicated solely to diagnosing, treating, and managing musculoskeletal conditions in children. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 609.537.6000.

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Capital Health Earns

NATIONAL HONOR FOR EXCELLENCE in Treating Pancreatic Cancer The National Pancreas Foundation (NPF) recently recognized Capital Health Cancer Center as an NPF Center for treating pancreatic cancer. After a rigorous audit, Capital Health earned this designation by demonstrating a focus on the multidisciplinary treatment of pancreatic cancer—treating the whole patient—with a goal of achieving the best possible outcomes and an improved quality of life.

To earn recognition as an NPF Center, Capital Health met comprehensive standards developed by a task force of pancreatic cancer experts and patient advocates. The criteria include having expert physicians in specialties such as gastroenterology, pancreas surgery, and interventional radiology, along with more patient-focused programs such as pain management, behavioral health, and more.

“Being named an NPF Center for the treatment of pancreatic cancer is a great honor for Capital Health, but it is even better news for patients who need our services,” said DR. CATALDO DORIA, medical director of Capital Health Cancer Center and a hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeon. “This designation is a result of the great work done by teams across disciplines at our Cancer Center every day and reaffirms Capital Health’s commitment to providing innovative, world-class care that is close to home for patients in Central New Jersey and surrounding regions.”

Capital Health Cancer Center, located at Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell, is the area’s most advanced provider of cancer treatment delivered by some of the most experienced medical experts, led by medical director Dr. Cataldo Doria.

At the Center, a team of physicians from related fields such as medical oncology, radiation oncology, gynecological oncology, neurosurgery, hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery, interventional GI and pulmonology, radiology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, colorectal surgery, thoracic surgery and other specialties collaborate and provide patients with a network of physicians trained in the most complex oncology issues.

KNOW THE RISK OF PANCREATIC CANCER Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading causes of cancerrelated deaths in the US, with more than 48,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Though the exact cause of pancreatic cancer are not yet well understood, research studies have identified certain risk factors that may increase the likelihood that an individual will develop the disease.

For more information, visit capitalhealth.org/cancer.

OBESE people have a 20% increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer compared to people who are of normal weight

DIET high in red and processed meats is thought to increase the risk of developing pancreatic cancer

SMOKING is associated with 20 – 30% of all pancreatic cancer cases

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Robbinsville wrestling’s Torrington joins 100-win club

By Rich Fisher

The moment was understated, just like the wrestler himself.

It was Robbinsville’s season-opening dual meet at Hamilton West on March 16, and senior Drake Torrington pinned Angelo Migliaccio in 1:40 to record his 100th career win.

Due to COVID-19, there was no fanfare, no sign with the number 100 blaring across it, no presentation of balloons. Just a short congratulations announcement by PA man Tom Hoglen to a smattering of fans.

Not much hoopla, but Torrington isn’t a hoopla kind of guy.

“I wasn’t really distraught by it,” he said. “I liked it. It was still awesome that they announced it.”

“He’s super low key,” Ravens coach Sean Flynn said. “He’s not gonna get too low or too high about anything.”

That mindset is part of the reason Torrington joined the Century Club.

He keeps an even keel on and off the mat.

“It’s just a great demeanor to have in wrestling,” Flynn said. “I’ve never seen him lose his cool in a match. He just keeps a cool head about him and he’s prepared for the next thing.”

Torrington’s preparation has made

Robbinsville wrestler Drake Torrington nailed down his 100th career win last month. (Photo by Rich Fisher.) him one of the all-timers in Robbinsville’s rich wrestling history. After his 3-0 start this year, he had a 10223 record with 34 pins. Drake is a two-time state qualifier and two-time district champion. He is a three-time Mercer County Tournament finalist with one championship, and has also won the Walter Wood Holiday Classic twice and the TCNJ Pride Tourna-

ment once.

A 29-9 freshman campaign allowed Torrington to start to think he had a shot at the coveted 100 wins.

“After that year I think I knew my potential,” he said. “I love (getting 100). It proves I’ve been working hard and it’s paying off. But I’m not really worried about the wins. It’s just a great accomplishment and proves I’m

doing the right things.”

While he is proud of his milestone and the fact he has reached the states twice, Torrington’s biggest highlight is just the competition itself.

“I love all of it,” he said. “I just loving coming in and wrestling with these coaches every day. They kind of bring the best out of me.”

Torrington began wrestling at age 4 in Robbinsville’s recreation program.

He began taking it more seriously in middle school and joined the Elite Club in Jackson. Drake devoured the sport once he got to high school.

“With these coaches the past few years I’ve been having more fun with the sport,” Torrington said. “I think the 100 wins kind of proves I love the sport.”

He showed flashes of his potential in ninth grade, finishing second in counties and districts while winning the Walter Wood event.

“You could see right away he’s just a wrestling kid,” Flynn said. “He’s focused on wrestling. He’s in the club in the off-season, he’s always signed up for camp, he does all the right things. We knew as soon as he came into our room he’d be ready to go right out of the gate and continue that See TORRINGTON, Page 18

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TORRINGTON cont. from Page 17 success.”

As a sophomore he went 34-8 with a career-high 13 pins; won his first district title and finished second in the Region 6 tournament before losing two straight in Atlantic City.

Last year, Torrington went 36-6, winning the TCNJ Pride, Walter Wood, county and district tournaments while finishing fourth in Region 6. His trip to states was more profitable with two consolation wins, and he hopes to do even better this year.

“Just to be down there and get some experience is great for him,” Flynn said. “You obviously want to win a match and when you finally do win a match you’re getting close to that placing round. Now we want to make the next step. He’s done what he needs to do to prepare and now it’s just executing as we move forward.”

And Torrington wants to move as far as possible wrestling at 132 pounds.

“You gotta shoot as high as you can,” he said. “My goal is to be a state champ. You gotta aim high.”

Torrington agrees with Flynn that one of his biggest advantages is the way he approaches things.

“It’s all about your mindset,” he said. “Going out freshman year and making it to regions, I was still nervous. But as you get older you realize it’s just a sport and you gotta have fun with it. That’s how you make the most progress.”

Flynn feels Torrington has gotten better each season. One of his biggest

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improvements has been consistency.

While he never had major flaws, there were things that needed tweaking.

“Early on he’d get a little sloppy in certain positions; legs on top, or he needed to work a little on his feet with setting up shots. All little things,” the coach said.

“The mentality was there, the focus was there, he just had to clean up some technical things. At the youth level, when you have a lot of success sometimes you don’t have to focus on those little things. So he just had to fine-tune some spots but overall he was ultra-prepared coming in.”

Torrington’s 100th win was somewhat unique in that it was a first-period fall. Conversely, it also symbolized his career in a way, as he garnered 13 points before pinning. Only one-third of his career victories are via pins, as he is a strong six-minute wrestler with 18 major decisions and 17 technical falls.

“I’m not a big pinner,” he said. “I just love putting points on the board, always wrestling through the entire six minutes. I’m all about my tilts. I still wrestle kind of nervy on my feet. I think I’m more of a feet guy. I’m really active, I can be funky. It’s the most fun for me.”

Flynn concurs with Drake’s assessment, saying “He scores from every position. He gets tons of back points, tons of tech falls. You see a lot of legs, a lot of tilts. You’re gonna see a lot of points, and he’s a lot of fun to watch out there on the mat.”

With that kind of style, a wrestler has to be well conditioned, as he needs to survive a full match most of the time.

“Conditioning is never an issue for him, that’s for sure,” Flynn said. “He’s wrestling with the best kids in our room every single day so that’s great.

He’s wrestling with the coaches, they’re great training partners for him. He has a the resources around him in our room and he’s done the work outside the room as well. He’s super focused.”

Torrington will continue his career at The College of New Jersey next year, and credits his dad, Tony, with much of his success.

“Sometimes when I’m not having the best day he still motivates me to go to practices,” he said. “At the end of the day I always appreciate that. He wrestled a little in high school but he was mostly a swimmer. He still has a great mindset.”

Which is something that Torrington has apparently inherited.

‘You gotta shoot as high as you can.’

–Drake Torrington

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Common Hand and Wrist Conditions. Learn the causes and latest non-surgical and surgical treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, basal joint arthritis, ganglion cysts and other hand conditions.

Kimberly Zambito, MD, board certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. Virtual class. Call (609) 584-5900 to register.

6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 21

Safe and Strong at Home. Learn exercises you can do at home to improve your strength and balance from Huzefa Hussain, MS, OTR/L, senior occupational therapist, RJWUH Hamilton. Part of the Better Health Programs for Age 65+ series. Virtual class.

Call (609) 584-5900 to register. 10 a.m.

Tuesday, April 27

Breast Health: A Holistic Approach. Learn what you can do to naturally care for your breasts. Patti McDougall, integrative nurse.

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Spring has sprung DAVE FRIED MAYOR’S COLUMN

but, as with the State of the Township address, we will need to be light on our feet and prepare to shift that event from June to the fall in the hopes of safely accommodating a larger outdoor crowd if need be.

Business Administrator Joy Tozzi and Chief Financial Officer Debbie Bauer have been working tirelessly on our 2021 municipal budget, and while all the Ts are not crossed and Is dotted, I can say with a large degree of certainty that budget will contain a flat (or reduced) tax rate for an unprecedented ninth consecutive year. I will address the approximately $1.4 million Robbinsville Township received as part of the American Rescue Plan Act in more detail as soon as final Federal guidance on how to use those funds comes our way.

Shifting gears again, I was proud to be one of the more than 100 elected officials, attorneys and members of the public to take part in the March 16 hearing held by the NJ Board of Public Utilities in its investigation into the service, network reliability, pricing and other business practices of Optimum/Altice-USA. The BPU did not render any decisions, or provide a timeline for any future actions, but some very clear messages were sent, not the least of which was all the folks on that nearly six-hour virtual call cannot be wrong.

We will keep holding this company’s feet to the fire until its services improve from top to bottom.

On a brighter note, let’s get outside and enjoy our parks with spring in bloom and I look forward to seeing you all soon. Good luck, Robbinsville Little League baseball and softball players!

It has been a very busy month, and with the weather and pace of vaccine distributions steadily improving we are expecting our worlds to open up even more.

Any Robbinsville senior age 65 and older who still have not received their first vaccine dose, or still cannot make an appointment due to long wait times, please call CH Kang at our Senior Center at (609) 259-1567 extension 3101 and we will help facilitate an appointment for you.

The past 13 months have been a slow, arduous and often devastating grind with countless twists and turns, but I just want you all to know how proud I am of this town and its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

We are not completely out of the woods yet, but we’re getting there. If you are signed up on multiple vaccination site lists, remember the best vaccine is the first vaccine offered to you.

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In the hopes that indoor restrictions will be eased by autumn, we have decided to postpone our annual State of Robbinsville Township/Pay it Forward event until the fall with a target of early October. Usually held in April or early May, “Pay it Forward” is our marquee event of the year and we are once again looking to help an individual or family in need by “Paying it Forward.” Since 2015, we have raised over $350,000 and we are looking forward to inching closer to a goal that seemed unthinkable just a few years ago—a half million dollars!

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