Clinton Township Newsletter

2 9 o c t o b e r 2 0 2 4 Combined, Anthony P. Kearns and Victor A. Rotolo have been serving the local community for over 60 years. Call Kearns Rotolo today 908.534.7900 to discuss any legal situation confronting you. Your half-hour consultation is free of charge! Their attorneys and staff are ready to serve your legal needs. Kearns Rotolo Law . 502 US 22 West, Lebanon, NJ 08833. www.KearnsRotoloLaw.com m e D i a t i o n : W H a t i t i s a n D H o W t o u s e i t When the parties involved can't resolve their disagreements on their own, they often turn to the courts for help. Lawsuits can be stressful and expensive, but there is an alternative, and that is mediation. Mediation is a group negotiation process in which both parties, with the guidance of a mediator, attempt to settle their issues to their mutual satisfaction without the additional stress and adversarial nature of a trial. To do this successfully, both parties must be clear as to what's most important to them and be willing to negotiate and consider terms and trade-offs they would find acceptable. The process can be used to resolve a variety of issues, including: • Family disputes (divorce terms, child custody matters) • Personal injury claims (car accidents, workplace injuries) • Breach of contract issues • Intellectual property disputes (trademark, copyright and patent infringements) • Employment litigation (harassment or discrimination claims) • Probate matters (breaches of fiduciary responsibilities by executors or trustees) Mediators help their clients by analyzing all alternative solutions; pointing out the best possible outcome their client could expect at trial vs. the worst possible outcome as well as what the most likely outcome could be. There are many advantages to choosing mediation. Mediation: • Helps reduce stress by using a less confrontational, more supportive approach to resolution. • Saves time and money. Negotiations can be scheduled at the convenience of the parties involved rather than according to a court calendar, and issues are often resolved within a few sessions, rather than the months or years it could take for a trial. • Empowers all parties involved because both sides have a say in the outcome, whereas in court, the judge has the final decision. • Promotes long-term cooperation because of its collaborative nature. Not every issue is suitable for mediation. Whether yours is a divorce, child custody matter, business dispute or other legal issue, your attorney is in the best position to advise you on the most effective route for resolving your case. – Victor Rotolo 502 U.S. 22 Lebanon, NJ 08833 908∙534∙7900 www.KearnsRotoloLaw.com Tony Kearns and Vic Rotolo Working Together to Protect What's Important to You H u n t e r D o n a r t m u s e u m 2 0 2 5 J u r i e D p r i n t e x H i B i t i o n : c a l l F o r e n t r i e s Hunterdon Art Museum invites applications to our 2025 juried exhibition of prints. We are seeking dynamic and compelling interpretations of the printmaking medium. The Museum will notify artists of the juror's selections on or about November 22, 2024 by email. A list of accepted artists will also be posted on the Museum's website. The juror will select a total of five prize winners; First Prize is $1,000, Second Prize is $500, and three honorable mention prizes will be awarded. Exhibition Dates: January 26 – May 4, 2025 Juror: Lauren Rosenblum is the Jensen Bryan Curator at The Print Center, Philadelphia. Previously, she held curatorial positions at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Her published essays and exhibitions have focused on printmaking and second-wave feminism, modernist art movements, and contemporary practices. Rosenblum is currently a doctoral candidate in art history at The Graduate Center, City University of New York. Awards: First Prize: $1000, Second Prize: $500 and three Honorable Mention prizes will be awarded. Entry Fee: $40 (Non-Members)/$35 (Museum Members) for up to five entries. Entry fees are non-refundable. Eligibility: The exhibition is open to artists age 18 and older. F i n d o u t m o r e a t : w w w . HunterdonArtMuseum.org/2025-juried- print-exhibition-call-for-entries. Gallery Hours: Tues- Sun, 11:00 am-5:00 pm | Office Hours: Tues-Fri, 9:00 am-5:00 pm Admission: $7 per person, Members Free, NARM Members Free Seniors/Military/Students: $5 | Children 12 and under FREE! e D u c a t i n g , c H a l l e n g i n g , a n D i n s p i r i n g t H e c o m m u n i t y t H r o u g H t H e a r t s ! Art is one of the most powerful forces on earth. It can change how we see ourselves and each other, and it can change how we see the world. Art has the power to inspire, to challenge, to heal, and to create new ways of thinking about ourselves and our world. Art is a language that everyone speaks— whether you're an artist or not. And we believe art is for everyone. A tax-deductible gift of any amount will help the Hunterdon Art Museum continue to be your museum where transformative and enriching experiences take place for visitors, students, the community, and beyond, as well as to bridge gaps to ensure what we do is accessible to all. Here are a few ways we're doing just that: n World-class contemporary exhibitions that stimulate the senses. n iPads and QR codes positioned around the galleries where visitors can hear from exhibiting artist and curators, which offers valuable context and allows for a deeper relationship with the work and artist. n Collaborating with thirty schools showing art by nearly 1,000 children in our Young Artists Showcase. n Reopening of ArtZone, a drop-in, family-friendly space open to the public where all ages and abilities are welcome to come and create. n Maintaining a digital library on our website of previous artist talks, panel discussions, opening receptions, and immersive virtual-reality tours of our exhibitions. n Expanding the use of our beautiful terrace, a gathering spot for the entire community, with exciting offerings like dance classes and ArtBar. n Free Museum admission to families and individuals who receive benefits through SNAP, WFNJ, the Child Care Subsidy Program and/or WIC. n Designating free seats in our classes and workshops to those currently enrolled in the New Jersey Families First Program and their families. Donate now at: www.HunterdonArtMuseum.org and click on the "Donate Now" button, or text HAMGIFT to 44321. Thank you in advance, we hope to see you soon at HAM!

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