Fennelly has helped the organization raise nearly $3M since 2003

HAMILTON, NJ (MERCER) – Fennelly Associates, one of New Jersey and Pennsylvania’s most experienced and successful independent full-service commercial real estate service providers, announces its President Jerry Fennelly has been honored by Eden Autism Services for his efforts to help raise $2.8M over the past two decades.

For over four decades, Eden has been a recognized leader in providing support to children and adults with autism and their families. A devoted advocate for the autism community, Fennelly helped start the Eden Autism 5K & Fun Run/Walk 20 years ago to raise awareness of the organization in the local community and create a recurring source of fundraising support. In addition to Eden, Fennelly has helped several organizations across the Mercer County area create 5K races including Casa New Jersey, the Princeton YMCA and the Parkinson’s Alliance.

“Jerry has given so much of his time and energy to organizations just like ours across our region,” said Melinda McAleer, Chief Development Officer of Eden Autism Services. “As we celebrated our 20th anniversary of this important event, it was an easy decision for us to honor Jerry for his two decades of tireless support.”

Fennelly added, “Making a positive impact on local communities has always been important to me. The Eden Autism Foundation is a tremendous organization, and it is my honor to be able to support their goals and initiatives with such a fun event.”

According to a study conducted by Rutgers University, the autism rate rose 300% in New Jersey between 2000 and 2016. In 2000, the U.S. rate was 1 in 150, according to the CDC. Six years later, it was 1 in 110 and six years after that it was 1 in 69. In New Jersey today, the rate of children identified with autism spectrum disorder is 1 in 35.

To support the Eden Autism Foundation by making a donation, please visit the “donate” tab on their website here.

About Eden Autism

Eden Autism Services is a 501(c)(3) state-approved non-profit licensed provider of services in New Jersey. A leader in treating children and adults with Autism, Eden supports individuals and their families throughout their lifespan-from the point of diagnosis through the school years, adulthood, and into aging with autism.

About Fennelly Associates

Fennelly Associates is one of New Jersey and Pennsylvania’s most experienced and successful independent full-service commercial real estate solutions providers. Since 1986, Fennelly Associates has taken a strategic and data-driven approach to provide flexible solutions that drive results for clients of every size and asset class. A leader in market research and leveraging the latest real estate technologies, Fennelly Associates provides its local, regional and national client base with unmatched expertise that helps them achieve their goals in an ever-changing and competitive real estate market.

For more information on Fennelly Associates, contact Jerry J. Fennelly, SIOR, at the company’s Hamilton office at (609) 520-0061 or visit www.fennelly.com.

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May 8, 2023

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Hopewell Township Police say that a metallic object believed to be a meteorite struck the roof a residence located on Old Washington Crossing-Pennington Road.  The ranch style home was occupied at the time but there were no injuries reported.  The object, which is described as approximately 4” x 6” is oblong in shape and appears metallic.  It penetrated the roof, the ceiling and then impacted the hardwood floor before coming to a rest. 

Hopewell Township Police Department has contacted several other agencies for assistance in positively identifying the object and safeguarding the residents and the object. 

This may be related to a current Meteor shower called the Eta Aquariids.  The investigation is on-going.

Hopewell Township Fire Department, EMS and Trenton Fire Department Hazardous Materials Team also responded to the scene.

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September 7, 2023

Keasbey, NJ – Wakefern Food Corp. is voluntarily recalling its ShopRite Bowl & Basket Specialty Hawaiian Teriyaki Spice Rub due to mislabeling. Some of the product may contain black sesame seeds, a known allergen not listed on the ingredients label.

The recall impacts 2.3-ounce ShopRite Bowl & Basket Specialty Hawaiian Teriyaki Spice Rub containers, with the UPC code: 04119008066. The product was sold at Wakefern supermarket banners ShopRite and The Fresh Grocer. To date, there have been no reports of illness associated with this product recall.  

“We are advising customers who purchased the recalled product to return it for an immediate refund or replacement,” said Wakefern Spokesperson Maureen Gillespie.

ShopRite has reached out to Price Plus® club card customers who purchased this product to alert them to the recall. For more information, customers may call 1-800-746-7748.

About Wakefern Food Corp.

From a small, local cooperative that began with eight grocery store owners, Wakefern Food Corp. has grown into the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States. Founded in 1946, the cooperative comprises nearly 50 member families who today independently own and operate hundreds of supermarkets under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage, and Fairway Market banners in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. For more information, please visit www.wakefern.com.

February 14, 2024

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Police say that on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at approximately 6:40 p.m., the Lawrence Township Police Department responded to the 3300 block of Brunswick Pike on a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a single vehicle and a pedestrian. The 39-year-old driver from Ewing, NJ and occupants in the vehicle were not injured. The pedestrian succumbed to injuries and was pronounced deceased on-scene.

The identity of the pedestrian is unknown at this time. As a result, all lanes on Brunswick Pike southbound between the area of the Quakerbridge Road overpass and the incident were closed.

Details of the crash are still under investigation by Lawrence Police and the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office Serious Collision Response Team.

Any witnesses are asked to contact Detective Dean Sawasky at 609-844-7125 / [email protected]

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TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Several radio reports have been recived over the past few nights that some people have been pointing lasers at aircraft thoughout New Jersey. It appears that this increase in laser pointing is due to the recent hightened awareness of possible drone activity. The majority of lights in the sky many people have reported are actually commerical, millitary and private aircraft and not drones. The lasers are powerful enough to interfear with crewmembers trying to fly planes. Even if you think it is a drone do not point a laser at the craft since more than likley it is a manned aircraft and not a drone.

Think about it you would not want to be on board a plane with 200 of your fellow passengers when your pilot is blinded due to someone on the ground pointing a laser at it.

The crime is punishable by a fine up to $250,000 and five years’ imprisonment.

Laser strikes on aircraft are dangerous and could temporarily blind a pilot, putting them, their passengers and people below in danger.

If you are using lasers for your holiday light display make sure they are not pointing in the air where they could hit an aircraft.

On February 14, 2012, the President signed Public Law 112-95 (PDF), the “FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012.” Section 311 amended Title 18 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) Chapter 2, § 39, by adding § 39A, which makes it a federal crime to aim a laser pointer at an aircraft.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) continues to be aware and track an increasing number of unauthorized laser illumination incidents nationwide. Shining a laser at an aircraft is a federal crime that the U.S. vigorously pursues, as it distract pilots from their safety duties and can lead to temporary blindness during critical phases of flight, such as takeoff and landing. In some cases, pilots have reported eye injuries that required medical treatment. The FAA retains the responsibility for enforcing FAA regulations, including those applicable to laser illumination incidents. The agency recognizes that state and local Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) are often in the best position to deter, detect, immediately investigate and, as appropriate, pursue law enforcement actions to stop unauthorized laser strikes. The information provided below is intended to support the partnership between the FAA and LEAs in addressing these activities.

On June 1, 2011, the FAA issued an interpretation of 14 CFR § 91.11. This regulation provides that “no person may assault, threaten, intimidate, or interfere with a crewmember in the performance of the crewmember’s duties aboard an aircraft being operated.” Lasers directed at aircraft have the potential to adversely affect safety by interfering with flight crewmembers in the performance of their duties. The FAA considers a situation in which a laser beam is aimed at an aircraft, by a person on the ground or from any other location including from another aircraft, as an interference with a crewmember in the performance of the their duties and a violation of 14 CFR § 91.11. On February 14, 2012, the President signed Public Law 112-95, the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. Section 311 amended Title 18 of the United States Code, Chapter 2, by adding § 39A, which makes it a federal crime to aim a laser pointer at an aircraft. The crime is punishable by a fine up to $250,000 and five years’ imprisonment. The FAA received 9723 laser incident reports for the 2021 calendar-year. This represents an increase of 39% over 2020.

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LAW ENFORCEMENT GUIDANCE FOR IDENTIFYING AND REPORTING UNAUTHORIZED LASER ILLUMINATION INCIDENTS AGAINST AIRCRAFT

January 4, 2025 – (Update from Ewing Police Department)

EWING, NJ (MERCER)–On January 2, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m. Ewing Police Dispatch received multiple 9-1-1 calls regarding a fire at 860 Lower Ferry Road, Cambridge Hall, a multi-unit apartment complex.

Arriving officers began evacuating the building and attempted to reach the main apartment on the
fourth floor where the fire originated and encountered heavy smoke and flames. The first responding officers learned of a possible entrapped juvenile victim on the fourth floor. All three Ewing Fire Departments, Stations 30, 31 and 33 arrived and were able to reach the fourth-floor apartment and rescue an unresponsive six-year-old child. The child was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. The juvenile male victim, who was visiting relatives, has been identified as six-year-old Jayden Gotell-Watkins of Baldwinsville, New York.

Additional Fire Departments from Hopewell, Trenton, Pennington and Lawrence assisted in the search and rescue efforts while extinguishing the fire. Ewing, Trenton, Lawrence and Hopewell EMS as well as Capital Health Medics tended to and transported victims to area hospitals. Eleven police officers, one firefighter and three residents were also transported to area hospitals for injuries ranging from minor bums to smoke inhalation and exhaustion. All police officers that were treated were released from the hospitals.

The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental. Anyone with additional information to provide is asked to contact Ewing Police Detective David Hartmann at (609) 882-1313 ext. 7544.

November 14, 2024

EAST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)—Police say that on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at approximately 10:09 p.m. the East Windsor Police Department responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on Route 130 North in the area of the Americana Kitchen and Bar.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2016 Honda CRV was traveling northbound on Route 130. The pedestrian Eric S. Lopresti, 31 of East Windsor, was attempting to cross Route 130, from west to east, when he was struck by the Honda CRV within the right lane of travel. Responding officers and EMS administered life-saving measures, however Lopresti suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Driver of the Honda CRV, Darren G. Sobel 49, of Monroe, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. This investigation remains ongoing.

Agencies responding to the scene were, East Windsor Police Department, Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office, Capital Healh Paramedics, Capital Health EMS, East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company #1, and the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

January 4, 2025

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–New Jersey Transit Police say at approximately 3:00 p.m., January 3, 2024, New Jersey Transit Police were notified of an unattended bag in Newark Penn Station. Officers inspected the bag and discovered a handgun and loaded rifle. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the individual had purchased an Amtrak ticket and was on a train destined for Virginia. The Amtrak train was stopped in Trenton. The individual, after resisting arrest, was placed in custody. Upon further investigation it was determined the adult male suspect had in his possession three handguns and two rifles. A K9 unit swept and cleared the Amtrak train. During the investigation, train traffic was temporarily stopped in Trenton but has since resumed. The investigation continues and is being led by the New Jersey Transit Police Department. Additional information will be provided when it is available.

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May 28, 2024

FREEHOLD –   A Wall Township man has been charged with Attempted Murder after attacking his girlfriend in an apartment complex parking lot, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Tuesday.

Alex J. Williams, 24, was charged with one count of first-degree Attempted Murder, one count of second-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child and one count of third-degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose (machete). The Endangering charge stems from the victim’s child being in the general proximity at the time of the attack.

On Thursday May 23, 2024, at approximately 9:22 a.m., members of the Wall Township Police Department responded to the parking lot of the Glen Oaks Apartment Complex. Upon arrival officers found a female victim suffering from multiple significant injuries.  The victim was rushed to a local hospital and is in critical condition.

 An investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office – Major Crimes Bureau and the Wall Township Police Department revealed that Alex Williams repeatedly physically assaulted the victim with a machete, causing the injuries.

Williams was arrested without incident and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI) pending a detention hearing tentatively scheduled for Wednesday May 29, 2024 at 9 a.m. in Monmouth County Superior Court before Superior Court Judge Richard W. English.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant Prosecutor Joseph Cummings of the MCPO Major Crimes Bureau. Williams’ legal representation was not immediately available.

Despite these charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, following a trial at which the defendant has all of the trial rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and State law.

March 28, 2024

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Lawrence Township Police say that at approximately 01:43 a.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2024, the Lawrence Township Police Department responded to a one car motor vehicle crash on Brunswick Pike at the Whitehead Road Circle.

A 2003 Suzuki Vitara had struck a utility pole and sustained heavy damage. The vehicle was being operated by Delva Jonas (49-year-old male from Trenton, New Jersey). Jonas suffered serious but non-fatal injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

Jean Pierre (50-year-old male from Trenton, New Jersey) was the front seat passenger in the vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash.
The crash is still under investigation by Lawrence Township Police Detective James Steimle and Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office – Serious Collision Response Team Detective Ryan Minnick.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Detective Steimle at 609-844-7135 ([email protected]).