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Blue Apron and DashMart by DoorDash expand partnership

Blue Apron’s Heat & Eat Meals Now Available for Delivery in 11 Markets, Including New York City

 

NEW YORK & SAN FRANCISCO — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) and DashMart by DoorDash, Inc. expanded the availability of Blue Apron’s Heat & Eat meals to 11 markets, including New York City.


“The expansion of our partnership with DashMart by DoorDash into additional markets follows a successful pilot program that we launched in Philadelphia last year,” said John Adler, Blue Apron’s Senior Vice President of Physical Product.

 

“These types of strategic partnerships are an important market opportunity for us to expand our reach and provide customers with access to our products without a subscription. We’re committed to providing them with even more convenient ways to bring Blue Apron into their kitchens each week.”

 

In addition to New York City, Blue Apron’s Heat & Eat meals are available for delivery in eligible cities in New Jersey, Virginia, Illinois, Maryland, Ohio and Pennsylvania. DashMart customers can choose from a selection of easy to make Heat & Eat meals, including customer favorites like a Cheesy Truffle Cavatappi and Spanish-Style Beef & Rice.

 

Based on some of Blue Apron’s best-selling and top-rated dishes, Heat & Eat are prepared, single-serving meals that are ready in 5 minutes or less without sacrificing quality for convenience. Whether customers are looking for a last minute, quick dinner option for one, or to complement a grocery order, Heat & Eat meals are designed to make meal-time a bit easier.

 

DashMart is a grocery store and warehousing service owned and operated by DoorDash that sells a wide variety of products from fresh meats, produce, and baked goods to household essentials, personal care items, medicine and more.

 

To purchase Heat & Eat meals in eligible cities on DashMart, visit doordash.com.

 

About Blue Apron

Blue Apron’s vision is Better Living Through Better Food™. Launched in 2012, Blue Apron offers fresh, chef-designed meals that empower home cooks to embrace their culinary curiosity, challenge their abilities in the kitchen and see what a difference cooking quality food can make in their lives. Blue Apron is a carbon-neutral meal-kit company and is focused on bringing incredible recipes to its customers, while promoting planetary and dietary wellness for everyone.

 

About DoorDash

DoorDash (NYSE: DASH) is a technology company that connects consumers with their favorite local businesses in 27 countries across the globe. Founded in 2013, DoorDash builds products and services to help businesses innovate, grow, and reach more customers. DoorDash is building infrastructure for local commerce, enabling merchants to thrive in the convenience economy, giving consumers access to more of their communities, and providing work that empowers. With DoorDash, there is a neighborhood of good in every order.

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Muriel Lussier

Blue Apron

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Vote for your favorite piece of TrashedArt in contest at Lawrence MCL

One person’s trash is another person’s TrashedArt! Accepted entries in the Mercer County Library System’s 14th annual TrashedArt Contest, which celebrates Earth Day by encouraging patrons to turn ordinary trash into extraordinary art, are on display through April at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch.

 

Patrons can view photographs of the artwork and vote for the “People’s Choice” awards in person at each of the nine library branches and virtually on the MCLS website at www.mcl.org. Winners will be announced Tuesday, April 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the TrashedArt Contest Reception at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike. Please register online for the TrashedArt Reception at www.mcl.org.

 

The photographs also will be used to create a virtual gallery that will be shared on the MCLS social media channels and website. To view past virtual galleries, visit the MCLS YouTube Channel (and search for “Virtual TrashedArt Reception Slideshow (2020),” “TrashedArt 2021 Virtual Contest Gallery,” and “TrashedArt Contest 2022 Gallery”).

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Mercer County Wildlife Center seeks volunteer support

The Mercer County Wildlife Center, a rehabilitation facility whose goal is to release wildlife back into the wild, will hold orientations for new volunteers Sunday, April 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. and Saturday, April 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Wildlife Center in Hopewell Township. 

 

Volunteers must be able to commit to one four-hour shift per week from April through September. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and are required to attend one orientation session. Volunteer duties are varied and include enclosure cleaning, meal preparation, laundry and other miscellaneous tasks that help ensure the proper care and health of the Wildlife Center’s patients.

 

Those who are interested are required to attend only one of the two sessions. If you would like to attend, please email Kimberly Dawes, Volunteer Education Coordinator, at mcwcvolunteers@gmail.com. Pre-registration is required. These are the only orientations scheduled for the 2023 season.

 

The Wildlife Center, which is owned by the County of Mercer and operated by the Mercer County Park Commission, is located on Route 29 in Hopewell Township. For more information about the Wildlife Center or other Park Commission facilities, visit www.mercercounty.org/parks.

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Devashish Saxena joins Imperial Dade as Chief Digital Officer to support company’s continued growth

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Imperial Dade, a leading distributor of food service packaging and janitorial supplies, announced that Devashish Saxena has joined the company as its first Chief Digital Officer. He will be focused on identifying how the organization can use the latest digital technologies to create a world-class omnichannel customer experience powered by data science.


For over 20 years, Devashish Saxena has built digital organizations and guided them in making data-driven decisions to deliver business impact. With a software engineering background, Devashish focuses on human beings and their role in the digital journey.

 

Most recently Devashish led digital transformation as Vice President, Chief Digital Officer at PPG, a Pittsburgh-based coatings manufacturer. Prior to his time at PPG, Devashish served as Vice President, Global Digital Business and E-commerce at Rexel, a France-based omnichannel distributor of electrical supplies. Prior to Rexel, he led the digital journeys at UK-based Premier Farnell (now part of Avnet) and Texas Instruments in Dallas.

 

“Devashish is an excellent addition to our organization, contributing his expertise and passion to further develop and execute our digital strategy,” said Charlie D’Elia Jr., Chief Commercial Officer of Imperial Dade.

 

“Digital transformation has a critical role to play in our disciplined growth plans, and his experience and leadership will be invaluable in the years ahead.”

 

“I am so happy to join the amazing team at Imperial Dade,” said Devashish.

 

“They are passionate about serving our customers and are doing so in a familial and entrepreneurial manner. I really appreciate the warm welcome from everyone I have met thus far and look forward to leading the company on its digital transformation journey.”

 

About Imperial Dade

Founded in 1935, Imperial Dade serves more than 90,000 customers across North America. Since Chairman Robert Tillis and CEO Jason Tillis acquired the company in 2007, the company has grown both organically and through acquisitions to become a leader in the disposable food service and janitorial supplies industry. For additional information, please visit www.imperialdade.com.

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Laura Craven

305-805-2716

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As COVID-Era SNAP Benefits End, HelloFresh Increases Support to Help Those Facing Food Insecurity

  • 100,000 additional meals will be donated to food banks across the country
  • HelloFresh announces the temporary opening of an additional free Community Fresh Market in Colorado

 

NEW YORK — (BUSINESS WIRE) — HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit company and food solutions group, announced today an increase in their “Beyond the Box” program to support food banks as COVID-19 SNAP benefits have expired.

 

As part of its mission to support those facing food insecurity, the company pledges to provide 100,000 additional meals across a number of its brands – HelloFresh, Green Chef, and EveryPlate – this Spring to food banks and non-profit partners around the country – an extension to their existing donation programs.


The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides assistance to 41 million people suffering from food insecurity by providing them a monthly benefit to use on food purchases. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, as millions of people lost their jobs, SNAP benefits were temporarily increased to help low-income families. The supplemental benefits expired this February, as a signal that the pandemic is coming to an end. This month, the average SNAP household has seen at least $95 less in benefits, with some seeing a reduction of $250 or more.

 

“While an end to the pandemic is a welcome note, many families continue to face food insecurity, especially with record inflation contributing to higher food costs,” said Jeff Yorzyk, Senior Director of Sustainability for HelloFresh US. “Many people are turning to their local food banks to help fill the void – unfortunately some of which are not equipped for the influx. Our goal is to help our partners put healthy, nutritious food on the tables of as many Americans as possible in this time of need.”

 

HelloFresh is donating 100,000 extra meals, including meal kits, ready-to-heat dinners and nutritious sides to food banks including Table to Table in New Jersey, Second Helpings Atlanta in Georgia, Tarrant Area Food Bank in Texas and St. Mary’s Food Bank in Arizona. The company is also increasing support by adding a second temporary Community Fresh Market in Colorado. This farmer’s market style distribution, hosted by Denver-based hunger relief organization, We Don’t Waste, will be open bi-weekly from April through July, to whoever needs it and will provide a variety of fresh produce, proteins and dairy items at no cost.

 

“This is a critical time for our community. With the reduction of SNAP benefits on top of rising inflation for food, we’ve seen food insecurity increase and demand for our programs has skyrocketed. We’ve seen a 63% increase in attendance at the Community Fresh Markets from this time last year. And seniors, experiencing an even greater reduction in benefits, have nearly doubled in attendance,” said Arlan Preblud, Founder and Executive Director for We Don’t Waste. “We’re now providing food access to over 10,000 individuals each month through these markets. We Don’t Waste is really grateful to work with partners like HelloFresh. They are helping us provide consistent food access to help strengthen our community.”

 

Beyond the Box helps those in need

HelloFresh aims to change the way people eat, forever, inclusive of those facing food insecurity. Their US-based social impact program called Beyond the Box, focuses on reducing food waste and creating a more equitable food system for those in need.

 

The program consists of their “Meals with Meaning” initiative, launched in 2020, as a response to the pandemic and elevated rates of food insecurity. To date, Meals with Meaning has provided more than 4 million free meal kits to individuals in need, with each kit containing HelloFresh ingredients and step-by-step recipe cards to create home-cooked meals.

 

Through the remainder of the year, HelloFresh will increase their Meals With Meaning donations in Newark, New Jersey. In partnership with the City of Newark and food-rescue organization, Table to Table, this site represents the company’s first and largest Meals with Meaning program.

 

“More than 850,000 people in New Jersey depend on federal food assistance to sustain themselves or their families,” said Amiri Baraka, Jr., Chief of Staff for the City of Newark. “With inflation so high, individuals are struggling to put food on the table right now. We need to ensure that those who need help have access to it. We’re incredibly grateful for companies like HelloFresh who are partnering with us to fill this critical need.”

 

HelloFresh also continues to focus on its sustainability and social impact efforts by contributing nearly 19 million pounds of surplus food in the US in 2022, supporting more than 40 food banks and pantries across the country.

 

To learn more about HelloFresh’s Beyond the Box program, including Meals with Meaning, visit https://www.hellofresh.com.

 

About HelloFresh

HelloFresh is the world’s leading meal-kit company. Founded in Berlin in November 2011, the Company now operates across 18 international markets. In 2022, HelloFresh furthered their mission to “change the way people eat forever” by delivering more than 490 million meals to customers across the U.S. HelloFresh was voted the Most Trusted Meal Kit Delivery Service in America in 2021 and 2022 by Newsweek. HelloFresh has offices in New York, Chicago, and Boulder. For more information, visit www.hellofresh.com.

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HelloFresh US www.hellofresh.com

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Mercer County Exec. Brian M. Hughes announces that Moody’s Investors Service reaffirms Aa2 rating

Healthy score reflects confidence in county’s fiscal management, and saves taxpayers money

Citing the county’s conservative budgeting, strong governance and its growing and diverse economy, Moody’s Investors Service on Tuesday reaffirmed Mercer County’s global long term and short-term ratings at Aa2, County Executive Brian M. Hughes announced today.

 

 

“This news reflects Moody’s confidence in Mercer County’s ability to manage its finances,” said County Executive Hughes.

 

“This reaffirmation recognizes the county’s stable finances, shows businesses that Mercer County is a great place to grow, and cites our access to job centers.”

 

In announcing their decision, Moody’s analysts noted that Mercer County “is well positioned to continue its trend of satisfactory finances,” and that Mercer’s economy “has grown faster than the nation’s.”

 

The pandemic has only a limited impact on the county’s economy, and in December 2022, the unemployment rate was 2.5 percent, lower than state or national rates, according to Moody’s.

Mercer County has consistently held a solid credit rating. Higher bond ratings mean the county can borrow at lower interest rates and make the county’s bonds more attractive for investors, thus saving taxpayer money.

 

Also, yesterday, Moody’s Investors Service has assigned a Moody’s Investment Grade MIG 1 rating – the highest quality — to Mercer County’s $155.4 million Bond Anticipation Notes of 2023, Series A, stating the rationale for the rating “reflects the county’s strong underlying credit quality, reflected in its Aa2 stable issuer rating, and demonstrated history of market access.”

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Mercer County to salute Vietnam War veterans March 29

TRENTON, N.J. — Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes invites the public to join the County in recognizing National Vietnam War Veterans Day on Wednesday.

 

Photo: The Mercer County Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Mercer County Park.

Presented by Mercer County Veteran Services, the event will take place at 11 a.m. at the Mercer County Office Park gym, 1440 Parkside Ave., Ewing.

 

“I encourage the community to come out and help us remember the service and sacrifice of our Vietnam War veterans,” Mr. Hughes said.

 

“We cannot forget the brave soldiers who served our country during that conflict.”

 

Mr. Hughes will give opening remarks at the event, and Dr. Gerald Novik, a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, will serve as keynote speaker. The program also will include the traditional placement of a wreath and a salute to fallen soldiers by Marine Corps League Trenton Detachment #207.

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Inspired by Somerset Development launches Third-Party Buildout and Tenant Improvement Services arm

Noted Bell Works developer will help partners save time and money while creating modern, flexible office spaces that appeal to a wide variety of modern users

 

HOLMDEL, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Inspired by Somerset Development (Inspired), one of the real estate industry’s foremost innovators in large-scale mixed-use redevelopment, today announced the launch of its Third-Party Buildout and Tenant Improvement Services for tenants in the office sector.

 

Led by Executive Vice President David Schreiber, Inspired will leverage both its in-house team and network of experienced architects, engineers and designers who are aligned in their ability to proficiently navigate the complex design and construction processes to create modern, highly flexible workspaces that cater to the evolving needs of today’s office tenants. Its expertise includes the creation of traditional workspaces, medical offices, laboratories and tech firms, with solutions also available to subletting tenants through a direct deal with Inspired.

 

Inspired is based in Holmdel, N.J. and offers its third-party buildout and tenant improvement services to tenants throughout the Tri-State Area.

 

“Today’s office owners and tenants alike are hyper-focused on project timelines and bottom lines as they look to create work environments that can cater to and pivot the fast-evolving nature of the market,” said Schreiber.

 

“These third-party solutions will allow us to work directly with the tenant to streamline every aspect of the design and construction process to create highly desirable, turnkey office spaces. We pride ourselves on treating every dollar like it was our own dollar and strive to complete each project in a timely and affordable manner. In a market where time and money are paramount, Inspired is offering its proven redevelopment expertise to bolster the success of office construction for companies of all sizes.”

 

Inspired’s success to date as a third-party buildout and tenant improvement manager has been driven by its success creating Bell Works, the country’s first ‘metroburb’ — a self-contained metropolis in suburbia — for the past decade by successfully transforming the abandoned 2 million-square-foot Bell Labs facility in Holmdel, N.J., into a thriving ecosystem of technology, traditional office, retail, dining and hospitality.

 

In addition to Bell Works, the firm has spent years designing and developing other residential and commercial projects throughout New Jersey, leveraging a hands-on approach to obtain building permits and navigate the logistical process that often slows down other redevelopment projects.

 

With the launch of these new third-party services, the veteran team will offer its expertise to tenants outside its portfolio who are in need of fit-out construction within existing office spaces. Companies ranging from startups to major corporations will be able to collaborate with Inspired and receive preliminary sketches as well as projected timelines and numbers to ensure that overall budgets are adhered to and a successful outcome obtained.

 

Among Inspired’s recent successes was the buildout of a 26,615-square-foot office space at Bell Works New Jersey for CentralReach, a leading provider of electronic medical record (EMR) software and services for applied behavior analysis (ABA) and related behavioral health practices. The company’s staff of 300-plus workers operates on a fully remote basis but worked closely with Schreiber and the Inspired team to create a unique, collaboration-focused space it has deemed “the office of the future.”

 

“Of all the office buildouts I have done in the past, this was the most seamless by far. The project was tightly managed, came in under budget, timelines were met if not beat and we were able to leverage Inspired’s relationships on the architectural, design and furniture end to achieve great pricing with best-in-class vendors,” said Nicole Trivigno, Senior Manager of Global Workplace and Employee Experience at CentralReach.

 

“I could go on and on about how happy we are with our space at Bell Works. Inspired always had our best interest at heart, and I look forward to partnering with them on additional projects in the future.”

 

Inspired’s long history of representing office owners as well as tenants ensures the efficient navigation of both sides of the buildout process. The company’s portfolio includes 3.8 million square feet of reimagined office space at the two Bell Works locations in Holmdel, NJ, and Hoffman Estates, IL, where it has completed more than 1 million square feet in tenant buildouts to date. Past redevelopment projects include the in-house coworking space ‘coLab’, which maintains space in both Bell Works locations.

 

For more information, please visit https://inspiredsd.com/

 

About Inspired by Somerset Development

Inspired by Somerset Development is a leading real estate developer focusing on large-scale transit-oriented and brownfield redevelopment projects, led by a team of principals with more than 40 years of development experience. The company has positioned itself as one of the nation’s foremost real estate firms specializing in innovative mixed-use and adaptive reuse projects, including the planning and development of Traditional Neighborhood Design communities that evoke a strong sense of place and reflect a distinctive character.

 

With several high-profile, large-scale redevelopment and development projects under construction or in the planning stages, Inspired has earned a quality reputation for its unwavering commitment to excellence through responsible development practices. For more information on Inspired by Somerset Development, contact the company by calling (732) 367-2828 or via the company’s new website at inspiredsd.com.

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Shannon Hennessy promoted to The Habit Burger Grill Division CEO

Hennessy succeeds Russ Bendel who is retiring

 

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today announced the promotion of Shannon Hennessy to The Habit Burger Grill Division Chief Executive Officer, reporting to Yum! Chief Executive Officer David Gibbs, effective June 6.

 

Hennessy, who currently serves as President of The Habit Burger Grill Division, will succeed Russ Bendel, who has announced his decision to retire at the beginning of June after a successful decades-long career in the restaurant industry. As CEO, Hennessy will continue to build on the brand’s unique strengths and assume responsibility for driving its overall growth strategies and performance.


“Shannon is an exceptional, heart-led leader who was named President of The Habit Burger Grill Division in July 2022 and has since driven meaningful advances for the brand in development, top line initiatives and digital sales growth,” said Gibbs.

 

“With Shannon’s background as KFC Global Division CFO and her nearly 20 years with McKinsey & Company, she has a unique skillset that will be vital as we continue to scale The Habit, offering our franchisees an investment opportunity in an award-winning, fast-casual concept in the better-burger category with a long runway for growth. I’m thrilled Shannon and Russ have worked so closely together to ensure a seamless transition and am confident in the long-term growth of The Habit.”

 

As President of The Habit Burger Grill, Hennessy has overseen development, franchising, marketing and international expansion. In this role, she has also been responsible for contributing to the brand’s strategy to accelerate growth, nurturing cross-brand collaboration and driving company culture. Hennessy joined Yum! in 2020 as the Chief Financial Officer of KFC Global Division, where she was responsible for leading the global finance function and ensuring continued growth and profitability of the KFC business. She also oversaw the brand’s global financial planning, supply chain management and strategy functions.

 

“I fell in love with The Habit on my first bite of a Charburger, so it’s the thrill of my career to take the reigns as CEO,” said Hennessy. “I’m grateful to have worked alongside Russ over the past eight months, as he is truly a legend in the restaurant industry. I’m also excited to continue working with our passionate team and franchisees to drive accelerated growth for the brand while offering our customers the delicious, handcrafted quality food, meaningful variety and choice and family hospitality they’ve come to expect from The Habit.”

 

Russ Bendel joined The Habit in 2008, growing the brand from 16 restaurants to approximately 350 restaurants by the end of 2022. Under Bendel’s leadership and relentless attention to operations, he led a major brand transformation that introduced drive-thrus and digital order channels to meet growing needs for convenience. Over the years, The Habit has received multiple awards, including being recognized as having the Best Tasting Burger in America by Consumer Reports in 2014 and earning the No. 1 spot in the USA TODAY Readers’ Choice list of 10 Best Regional Fast-Food Chains in America in 2019 and 2021. Prior to joining The Habit, Bendel served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Cheesecake Factory. Bendel’s career also includes tenures as President and Chief Executive of Mimi’s Café, President of Roy’s Restaurants, Franchise Partner of Outback Steakhouse in California and Chief Operating Officer of El Torito Restaurants and Panda Express.

 

“Russ is one of the best and most accomplished restaurateurs in the industry that I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with, and his passion for people, operations and restaurant excellence has always shined through,” said Gibbs. “Russ’ commitment and vision have made The Habit Burger Grill a powerful growth brand with delicious food and an extremely bright future, and we’re proud to continue to build on the legacy he is leaving. I want to thank Russ for his decades of leadership in the industry and wish him well as he enjoys this new phase of life with his family.”

 

Yum! Brands acquired The Habit Burger Grill in March 2020, adding an award-winning brand in the better-burger category with a diverse, California-style menu to its portfolio. In 2022, The Habit grew the franchise base of its approximately 350 restaurants to 18%, up five percentage points from the previous year. In addition, The Habit ended 2022 with a digital mix of 35% and delivered $2 million in average unit volumes.

 

About The Habit Restaurants, Inc.

Born in Santa Barbara, California, in 1969, The Habit Burger Grill is a burger-centric, fast-casual restaurant concept that specializes in preparing fresh, cooked-to-order chargrilled burgers and handcrafted sandwiches featuring grilled tenderloin steak, grilled chicken and sushi-grade ahi tuna cooked over an open flame. In addition, it features fresh handcrafted salads and an appealing selection of sides and shakes. The Habit Burger Grill was featured in Newsweek’s “America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains 2023;” its Tempura Green Beans were named as the top green bean dish in The Daily Meal’s “Ranking Green Bean Dishes From 11 Chain Restaurants” in 2023; and it was named in Thrillist’s list of “Underrated Burger Chains that Need to be in Every State!” The Habit Burger Grill has grown to nearly 340 restaurants in 14 states throughout Arizona, California, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia and Washington as well as 11 international locations. More information is available at www.habitburger.com.

 

About Yum! Brands

Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 55,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company’s concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and The Habit Burger Grill. The Company’s KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food and pizza categories, respectively. The Habit Burger Grill is a fast-casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2023, Yum! Brands was included on the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index and Newsweek’s lists recognizing America’s Most Responsible Companies, America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women. In 2022, the Company was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America.

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Women’s History Month features Barbara Boggs Sigmund, political trailblazer

Barbara Boggs Sigmund (1939-1990) was the first woman elected mayor of Princeton when she won the 1983 election.

 

During her term, Sigmund dealt with issues related to affordable housing and town development. She previously served on the Princeton Borough Council and the Mercer County Board of Freeholders where she held the position of president in 1979 and 1980.

 

Sigmund grew up in a politically-minded family. Her father, former Congressman Hale Boggs, was a Democrat from Louisiana. He died in a shocking 1972 plane crash in the midst of his term as House majority leader. Her mother Corinne Lindy Claiborne Boggs succeeded him in Congress. Before his death, Sigmund’s father served for 31 years and her mother carried on the family legacy for another 20 years.

 

In 1974, Sigmund joined the staff at the Center for the American Woman and Politics at the Eagleton Institute at Rutgers University. Princeton University honored her by establishing the 2001 Barbara Boggs Sigmund Symposium on Women and Poverty. Sigmund suffered from cancer for many years of her life and was widely known for her iconic eye patch.

 

Source: New Jersey Women’s History