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Faculty union will try to block Westminster sale By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer
Rider University’s faculty union said this week that it was going to federal court on Friday to “block” Rider from selling Westminster Choir College to an international buyer. An injunction hearing is
scheduled before Judge Peter G. Sheridan, sitting in Trenton. The Rider chapter of the American Association of University Professors said Thursday that it plans to ask him to keep Rider from entering a “final” agreement with the buyer “before arbitration is resolved” over a union challenge to the layoffs by Rider of about
70 Westminster faculty and others, announced in October. The employees are due to be let go Aug.31. The union has said “the layoffs fail to meet contractual requirements,” since layoffs are only allowed in a “financial emergency.” “This is a part of a process,”
said Rider spokeswoman Kristine Brown by phone Thursday. “We continue to work toward the university’s goal of finding the best future for Westminster Choir College and the university as a whole.” Rider is looking to sell Westminster. Few details about the Asian buyer, which operates K-12
schools, have emerged. Constance Fee, a Westminster alumnae and a past president of the Westminster’s Alumni Council, on Thursday applauded the faculty union. “And we completely one hundred percent support and are grateful for the activities of the AAUP,” she said by phone.
Two council members won’t seek re-election By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer
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Jonathon’s January jog Mild temperatures at the end of January allowed Jonathon Henry, 5, of Princeton, to recently run along a walkway in Princeton with an unbuttoned coat and without a hat.
Council members Heather H. Howard and Lance Liverman jolted Princeton politics on Monday by saying they would not run for re-election this year, with speculation turning to who will emerge in the coming weeks to replace them. The Democrats issued separate press announcements, sent minutes apart, on why they would be leaving public life as their three-yearterms end Jan. 1, 2019. Liverman has held elected office for 15 years, including his time as a Township Committeeman, while Howard is in her seventh year that includes a partial term on Borough Council before consolidation. “While I will be focusing on other work and family commitments, I hope to continue to stay involved and to find ways to support the efforts of our elected officials and many engaged citizens working to keep Princeton vibrant and sustainable,” Howard said in her statement. She could not be reached for further comment. “It was just a personal decision for me not to run,” Liverman said Monday in a phone interview. “I’d rather do other things at this point.” He has talked of retiring to North Carolina after his youngest daughter graduates from high school. “We all have bucket lists, different things that you want to do in life,” he said. “And I’m just ready to move on and do something else.” Their departures will represent a continuing turnover on the governing body from the original council members who were elected in 2012 to serve on the council for the consolidated Princeton; Patrick
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Simon, Jo S. Butler and Bernard P. Miller all have retired, and now Howard and Liverman are due to follow them. While turnover was inevitable, the infusion of new members will come at a critical time for a municipality that will need to plan for increased affordable housing and see Princeton University continue to grow its campus and redevelop sections of town. On Monday, other council members reflected on the decisions by Liverman and Howard. “I think it will be very hard to replace their individual strengths and their institutional memory,” Councilman David Cohen said. “No matter who is elected in their stead, I believe you would have to See COUNCIL, Page 9
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School district further tightens locked-door policy By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer
The front doors of all four elementary schools in Princeton were locked at “all times” throughout the day beginning Thursday in a “supplemental move” to tighten security, the district said. The steps are an outgrowth of security audits that the district had done at those schools, John Witherspoon Middle School and Princeton High School in the past
month, said assistant Superintendent of Schools Lewis Goldstein on Wednesday. “Basically, ensuring the safety and security of our students is one of the most important aspects of our job as educators,” he said. In the past, doors had not been locked until school had started, but now that will change. Goldstein said principals of the four schools had sent home with students notices informing parents about the decision.
The locked door policy also will apply during student arrival and dismissal times, Goldstein said. Parents still can enter the schools during those times, but he said the principal or a staff member would monitor the door “to help cultivate a safe and welcoming arrival and dismissal.” The district policy on visitors to schools will stay the same. They must enter by the front door, identify themselves to a secretary and get buzzed in. They also will
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Town to install high-tech parking meters By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer
High-tech parking meters giving users more payment options will appear on the streets of Princeton later this year, around the same time as likely changes to on-street parking rules that could mean motorists get fewer tickets. Some 1,000 smart meters, accepting payment through coin, credit card and app, are due to be in-
stalled in September, the town has said. Costs were not available. “So that it really can expand the payments options and the ease of use for the residents,” said town engineer Deanna Stockton by phone Wednesday. But before any of that happens, the council has to decide whether to change parking regulations. Some questions that officials will have to answer include whether to legalize meter
feeding and to have “progressive pricing” that entails charging escalating rates to park longer in high demand spots in the downtown area. Progressive pricing is designed to spur turnover of parking, something that would aid businesses. Another consideration for officials is how any regulatory changes impact parking ticket revenue, which goes into the municipal budget.
“There’s different regulations that could end up with fewer parking violations, which, personally, I tend to think would be a good thing,” Mayor Liz Lempert said Tuesday. Speaking in January, she declared the “need to have a system that works and a system that makes it easier for people to just follow the rules.” “But in order to do that,” she said, “you need rules and a system that are going
to work for people.” Council President Jenny Crumiller on Wednesday talked of “optimizing the parking so that it works the best for the most people.” Depending on the app the town choses, the technology would give users the ability to pay for their parking, enable merchants to provide customers with parking validations and allow people to buy parking permits from the municipality online.
Report shows fewer overall crimes in 2017 SINGLE PILL TREATMENT FOR HIV In days past, HIV patients had to take a regime of pills in order to keep ahead of the HIV virus. This could lead to dosing errors. Today, there is a single pill that contains all of the different drugs needed to keep the virus at bay, but with the ease of a single medicine. Another distinct advantage to the single pill treatment is that less toxicity builds up in the bloodstream of the infected person. In addition, people taking the one pill treatment are not as likely to build up drug resistance. However, there is one important caveat: if a person is sensitive or allergic to a drug, there is no way to tell which ingredient is causing problems. To protect your health, it is important to get on and stay on HIV treatment. Treatment is important because it helps your body fight HIV. Most people living with HIV who don’t get treatment eventually develop AIDS. To schedule an appointment, please call ROBERT PLATZMAN, D.O. at 609-921-8766. I accept Medicare and most insurance. My practice is located at 601 Ewing St., Suite C7, in Princeton. Our website, www.drrobertplatzman.com, has more information about the practice. P.S. Discuss with your doctor how often to test for HIV.
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Crime continued to fall in Princeton in 2017, despite a rise in burglaries compared to the previous year, statistics showed. The data were supplied by the Princeton Police Department to the State Police, which makes the information available on its website as part of the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) for law enforcement agencies around New Jersey. Princeton had no rapes, two robberies and six motor vehicle thefts, the report
showed. Burglaries jumped from 34 to 43, but the report showed fewer crimes, overall, in 2017 compared to 2016. Overall, crime decreased by 3.2 percent, from 279 offenses to 270, the report found. “I think we’re lucky that we have a relatively low crime, very safe community,” Mayor Liz Lempert said Tuesday about the figures. “But because the numbers are generally so low, I think it’s hard to identify any trends from year to year.” Princeton has sought to
stress community policing as a hallmark of its police force. The department, though, could not put its finger on any one thing explaining the crime decrease for last year. “I continue to opine that crime statistics, specifically UCR, portray an incomplete picture of crime, disorder and/or the perception/fear of crime in any community,” police Chief Nicholas K. Sutter said by email. “I, therefore, usually can’t attribute the yearly or quarterly fluctuations in statistics to any tangible factors. Occasionally an in-
crease in a specific statistic can be attributed to a particular event or pattern but obviously that is not the case in 2017. “With this being said, I do believe to my core that the devotion of our men and women in the police department and our commitment to the tenants of 21st century policing best practices have without a doubt increased our community’s trust and confidence in the police department,” the chief said. “I believe our citizens view our mission as a legitimate one. When this type of relationship exists
between a community and its police department one of the usual byproducts is a reduction in crime and a reduction in the fear of crime. So though I cannot attribute this in a tangible way to the crime statistics, I believe it definitely plays a role.” At Princeton University, reported crime was down by 2.7 percent, figures showed. One rape, one robbery and one aggravated assault contributed to 284 offenses last year, compared to 292 in 2016. Of the 242 offenses, most fell into the category of larceny/theft.
Police arrest murder suspect after he threatens to jump off parking garage By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
A North Brunswick man who was wanted for murder in New York State was apprehended at the Spring Street garage Wednesday night, after he threatened to jump off the five-story parking garage as police closed in to arrest him, according to the Princeton Po-
lice Department. The Princeton Police Department was notified by the New Jersey State Police that Lloyd Neurauter, 45, of North Brunswick, had been tracked into Princeton. He was about to be arrested for murder in connection with the death of his ex-wife at her home in Corning, N.Y. in August 2017, according to published reports.
A silver Toyota Prius, driven by Neurauter, was spotted on the roof of the Spring Street garage shortly before 6 p.m. by a Police Department communications officer who was checking municipal surveillance cameras, police said. Princeton police officers went to the Spring Street garage and found Neurauter there. He threatened to
jump off the parking garage, but he was talked out of it by Princeton and New Jersey State Police detectives, police said. Neurauter was taken into custody, pending extradition to Corning, N.Y. Neurauter, along with his daughter, Kerrie Neurauter, 20, of Syracuse, N.Y., have been charged with second degree murder
in connection with the death of 46-year-old Michele Neurauter at her home in Corning. N.Y. The victim is Neurauter’s exwife and Kerrie Neurauter’s mother. Kerrie Neurauter was arrested at her Syracuse, N.Y. apartment on Wednesday and sent to the Steuben County (N.Y.) jail, according to published reports.
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Field narrowed to four finalists to replace Muoio By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer
Democrats will choose from four candidates in two weeks to decide who replaces former state Assemblywoman Liz Muoio in the Legislature. After weeks and weeks of speculation, the field has rounded into Mercer County Democratic Chairwoman and Trenton City Councilwoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, Mercer County Freeholder Anthony S. Verrelli, Ewing Councilwoman Jennifer Keyes-
Maloney and West Windsor Councilwoman Ayesha Hamilton. Meanwhile, Mercer County Freeholder Samuel Frisby has dropped out of contention. Muoio, a Democrat, resigned her seat in the Legislature Jan. 15 to become acting State Treasurer, and is waiting on a confirmation vote by the state Senate. Democratic county committee members from Mercer and Hunterdon will choose a replacement at a convention Feb. 10, with the winner then having to run in a special election
later this year in a safe Democratic district. The 15th District spans 10 towns in Mercer and Hunterdon counties, including stalwart Democratic communities like Trenton and Lambertville. Reynolds-Jackson on Monday pointed to her background in municipal government and finance as what sets her apart from the rest of the field. “Being the Mercer County Democratic chair has definitely exposed me to all of our towns,” she said. “And I really believe I
have a pulse on our issues. And I’m talking about suburban issues, I’m talking about regional gas initiatives, I’m talking about property taxes, I’m talking about our water quality.” She said she is looking to cut taxes, “not just redistribute them.” Keyes-Maloney, a lawyer, works as the assistant director of government relations for the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association. She said that her dealings with the Legislature have given her a “a sense of who the folks are
and the relationships that exist out there.” Verrelli, in a statement last week, touted his union ties as he is the president of the Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters Local 254. “My campaign is going to be about strong, focused Democratic leadership that fights to preserve our working class,” said Verrelli, who favors a $15 minimum wage and paid sick leave. “I am ready to be a voice for the voiceless.” In a phone interview last week, Hamilton, a native of
India, said she if she wins, she would be the first woman from south Asia elected to the Legislature in New Jersey. “And I think that’s a pretty cool thing for the fifteenth district,” she said, “considering we have quite a hefty south Asian population here.” “I think I bring a professionalism, I think I bring policy knowledge, I think I bring sort of this ability to make history here that distinguishes me from the other candidates,” she said.
Assemblyman Reed Gusciora to run for mayor of Trenton By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer
Assemblyman Reed Gusciora (D-15) said late last week that he would be running for mayor of Trenton this year to replace an incumbent who declined to run for re-election. Gusciora declared his candidacy on the same day that current Mayor Eric Jackson announced plans to leave office after one term. There had been wide speculation that Gusciora was looking to get into the race. “The next mayor needs to have a good relationship with the governor and the
Legislature in order that the capital city gets its fair share from the state,” Guscoria said by phone. “And I think I’m the best person to do that.” He said he had decided he wanted to run but waited to go public with his plans until Mayor Jackson had “bowed out.” “I think that Trenton needs a strong mayor to work with the Murphy administration and I thought that was an exciting challenge,” said Gusciora, who added people were telling him to run and that the city “needed to have a new direction.” The timing of the may-
oral election worked in Guscoria’s favor. He was reelected to the Assembly last year, so he can run for mayor without having to give up his seat in the Legislature. He has had aspirations to be mayor before — of Princeton Borough. In 2003, he lost in the Democratic primary to Joe O’Neill. Gusciora, 57, is a graduate of the Catholic University of America and Seton Hall University School of Law. He is a lawyer who works as the municipal prosecutor in Princeton and Lawrence and is an adjunct professor at the College of
New Jersey in the political said. “We watch what hapscience department. pens there with interest.” As a lawmaker, he repreAsked whether she sents parts of Mercer and would support Gusciora, she Hunterdon counties, including Trenton. In the Legislature, he has amassed a liberal voting record. Openly gay, he sponsored legislation to legalize gay marriage and has supported legalizing marijuana. Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert said Monday that she was “surprised” about Mayor Jackson’s decision but “glad to see that Reed is stepping forward.” “The future of Trenton, I believe, is important to the future of Princeton,” she
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Clerk applauds passage of deed solicitation bill
As Mercer County clerk, I wish to publicly applaud the sponsors of Bill S-1962 and A-162 for being advocates for the people of New Jersey. The legislators were persistent in pursuing the passage of Senate Bill S-1962, sponsored by Senator Shirley Turner and Senator Cruz-Perez. In fact, Senator Shirley Turner has been truly an advocate for this bill for many years. Additionally, I thank Assembly people Oliver (who is now our lieutenant governor), Muoio (who is now state treasurer), Schaer and Moriarty for passage of A-162. Additionally, I recognize and thank Congresswoman Bonnie Watson-Coleman who initially was a sponsor of this bill when she was in the NJ Assembly. This new law will protect homeowners from predators who seek to overcharge them for a certified copy of their own property deed. Deed solicitors are now required to register with the NJ Department of Consumer Affairs and notify homeowners if they wish to
solicit to sell you a copy of your certified property deed. Solicitors must also disclose that the county clerk can provide it at a much lower rate. They have to also provide the name and address of the County Clerk’s Office. Further, they now are subject to fines for failure to meet the law’s requirements. The law, which I have been advocating for over ten years, was signed into law on Jan. 8. As Mercer County clerk, I have spent years warning the public to beware of those trying to charge you for a certified copy of your deed. Further, many NJ County clerks statewide issued press releases to the public warning that our offices certify property deeds for much less. In fact, the companies obtain the certified copies of deeds from the County Clerks but charge upwards of $79 to the consumers. It is regretful that companies would purposefully prey on unknowing, financially overburdened homeowners, especially our senior populations who are often on fixed incomes, who don’t realize these services are already provided more affordably by their
county government. However, the legislature has taken action to prevent this and the county clerks of NJ and the constitutional officers of NJ are grateful and consider this a victory. Homeowners interested in obtaining a certified copy of their deed in person at the Mercer County Clerk’s Office should go to 240 W State St, 6th floor, in Trenton weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (with late hours on Wednesday to 6:45 p.m.). Property owners who cannot obtain a copy of their deed in person may send a letter of request to the County Clerk’s Office, but are advised to call the Recording Section of the Mercer County Clerk’s Office at (609) 989-6469 and provide their complete property address, purchase date, and lot and block number if available, along with the full name of the owner so that they can be properly advised so to the appropriate payment information and mailing instructions.
Paula Sollami Covello Mercer County Clerk
Let’s keep New Jersey the Garden State, not the Pipeline State By Michele S. Byers
STATE WE’RE IN
There’s been lots in the news lately about proposed new natural gas pipelines. And you’ve probably noticed serious opposition from landowners, environmental groups and elected officials. That’s because New Jersey has found itself dead center in the face of a new type of sprawl. Right now, our little state has 1,520 miles of existing natural gas pipelines with enough capacity to supply New Jerseyans even in the coldest weather. But if we don’t change course soon, we won’t be the Garden State - we’ll be the Pipeline State! So many people are asking, “Do we need more pipelines?” The simple answer is, “No.” Three years ago, the PennEast pipeline was proposed to carry fracked shale gas from northeastern Pennsylvania across the Delaware River and into New Jersey’s Hunterdon and Mercer counties. Landowners, communities, agencies and elected officials wanted to understand why. So they did their research, mobilized with their neighbors and communities, and hired experts. Here’s what they found: • New supplies of natural gas are not needed in New Jersey - now or in the future. In fact the proposed PennEast pipeline would displace gas in
existing gas pipelines. • The cost of building the pipeline would fall on the backs of consumers and raise the costs of natural gas for ratepayers! (This is based on findings from the NJ Rate Counsel and an independent gas industry consultant.) • The PennEast pipeline would run through over 4,300 acres of preserved farmlands and open space and cross 38 of our highest quality streams. • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approval means that the companies behind the PennEast pipeline can seek to seize land from private homeowners, towns and land trusts such as ours for the pipeline construction. • The private companies behind the PennEast pipeline stand to get a guaranteed 14 percent rate of return on their investment, and that is what is really driving this project, not public need. Yikes! No wonder every single town and county along the proposed pipeline route oppose it. So do the vast majority of the impacted homeowners. In spite of all of these findings, FERC gave conditional approval to the proposed 120-mile PennEast pipeline last week. FERC granted a “Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity” and gave PennEast the authority to at-
quality in the Delaware River and its tributaries. While FERC got it wrong, New Jersey can get it right! Let’s urge Governor Murphy and new Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Catherine McCabe to strongly enforce our environmental laws and regulations. If they do, this unneeded pipeline will be stopped. Here’s how you can help: Let Governor Murphy and the NJDEP know you’re counting on them to hold PennEast fully accountable to New Jersey’s more stringent laws and regulations. Go to https://secure3.convio.net/njcf/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=213 to stop this pipeline and make sure New Jersey stays the Garden State, not the Pipeline State. For more information about the PennEast proposal, and other pipelines proposed in New Jersey, go to the ReThink Energy NJ website at https://rethinkenergynj.org. And to learn more about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources, visit the New Jersey Conservation Foundation website at www.njconservation.org or contact me at info@njconservation.org.
tempt to take land from homeowners. While that may sound like the end of the story - and one more step to becoming the dreaded Pipeline State it’s not. This pipeline can be stopped! The project still needs permits from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and other agencies. Why is the NJDEP involved? Because this state agency oversees and enforces water quality and wetlands protections under the federal Clean Water Act, and they must determine the pipeline’s impacts using far more stringent standards. Since the PennEast pipeline would cross 38 pristine “Category 1” streams, the state’s highest water quality ranking, this is important. These streams have some of the purest water in the state and the pipeline would cause irreparable harm to these Delaware River tributaries. In addition, independent scientists warn that pipeline construction would increase the risk of arsenic - a toxin naturally present in the region’s bedrock contaminating drinking water supplies! And that’s not all. The pipeline must also receive approval from the Michele S. Byers is executive direcDelaware River Basin Commission, which can use its broad, independent tor of the New Jersey Conservation authority to protect water supply and Foundation in Morristown.
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Sen. Bateman files petition opposing PennEast pipeline By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
An online petition opposing PennEast Pipeline Company’s proposed natural gas pipeline, which begins in Pennsylvania and ends in Hopewell Township, has been launched by state Sen. Christopher “Kip” Bateman. The petition, which was posted online on Jan. 23, has already been signed by nearly 400 people. Many of the signers may be affected by the 116-milelong pipeline, which begins in Luzerne
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Co., Pa., and runs through several Pennsylvania counties and into Hunterdon and Mercer counties in New Jersey. “As a legislator who represents families that will be impacted by PennEast, I want to demonstrate to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection the massive opposition that exists to building the pipeline,” said Bateman, whose 16th Legislative District includes parts of Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset counties. The goal of the online petition is to give a residents a chance to ensure that their voices are heard and to give them an opportunity to influence the approval process at the state level, Bateman said. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) granted a “certificate of public convenience and necessity” to PennEast by a 4-1 vote last month. The certificate was issued on a conditional basis, requiring that PennEast complies with certain conditions.
The New Jersey Sierra Club blasted FERC’s approval of the controversial pipeline project for siding with the company instead of the public or the environment. Jeff Tittel, the New Jersey Sierra Club’s director, called FERC’s actions “shameful.” But FERC’s approval of the PennEast application does not clear the way for the pipeline to be built, because the project still needs approval from the NJDEP and the Delaware River Basin Commission. PennEast’s application to the Delaware River Basin Commission could take up to a year, Tittel said. PennEast does not have an application in front of the NJDEP, and it could take more than a year to apply, he said. Last summer, the NJDEP denied a request by PennEast for an extension of its freshwater wetlands permit and water quality certificate. PennEast had been given a 60-day extension and re-
quested an additional 60-day extension, but it was turned down. In its Jan. 19 order to issue the certificate, FERC acknowledged that the project “will result in some adverse environmental impacts, but that these impacts will be reduced to acceptable levels with the implementation of the applicant’s proposed mitigation and staff’s recommendations.” The project will impact nearly 1,600 acres of land during construction, and nearly 800 acres of land when it becomes operational. About 44 miles, or 37 percent of the pipeline route, will be located alongside existing rights-of-way. A letter was sent to the NJDEP last summer - signed by 31 elected officials, including Hopewell Township Mayor Kevin Kuchinski and Deputy Mayor Julie Blake - that objected to the pipeline because of the damage that it would cause to open space and farmland.
Mercer County clerk announces notary oath nights Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello will have N.J. Notary Oath Nights at the Mercer County Connection on the first Thursday of every month throughout 2018. County residents who have received their initial notary public commission, or renewal, from the Department of Treasury office must be properly sworn in by the
County Clerk’s Office in order to officially become a notary public. “Becoming a public notary is a way to diversify a small business, create additional sources of income, and to provide extra services for an already established business or firm,” notes Sollami-Covello. The NJ Notary Oath Nights for
2018, all on Thursdays, are: March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5, Aug, 2, Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1 and Dec. 6. The county fee is $15 and payment can be made via check, money order, or credit card. The Mercer County Connection is located in the Hamilton Square Shopping Center at 957 Route 33 and Paxson Avenue in Hamilton.
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CALENDAR Sun., Feb. 4 Fun For Foodies: The Gefilte Manifesto, 2 p.m. at The Jewish Center Princeton, 435 Nassau Street, Princeton. A talk by Jeffrey Yoskowitz, the author of The Gefilte Manifesto.” Gefilte is not just about your bubbe or a foodie revolution. Gefilte is about taking food traditions seriously and reclaiming the glory of Ashkenazi food - what has been and what it can be. The even is open to the Community. The Jewish Center members: $20 (includes cookbook); nonmembers: $25 (includes Cookbook). Register in advance. For more information, contact the TJC office (609) 921-0100, ext. 200 or info@thejewishcenter.org.
Wed., Feb. 7 The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce will once again partner with the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce for its first multi-chamber event of 2018 featuring Chris Sugden, managing partner of Edison Partners. The
event will take place from 8 to 10 a.m. at the DoubleTree Princeton, 4355 US1, Princeton, N.J. Sugden is a financial technology investor on the East Coast, having invested in the industry for more than 15 years. Among the topics he will discuss are: What to consider before businesses should expand; Most common errors in expansion; Best practices to improve success; How to find the answers businesses need. Tickets for members of the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce and Middlesex County Regional Chamber are $35, and $40 for future members and include keynote, networking, and hot breakfast. Sponsorships are still available. For information, contact the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce at 732-7458090; email info@mcrcc.org; or visit the website at www.mcrcc.org.
Thurs., Feb. 8 Princeton University’s Environmental Institute
(PEI) will be collaborating with Sustainable Princeton to host “Tomorrow’s Crisis Today,” a panel that addresses a climate action plan for a fossil-free and equal society by 2050 at 4:30 p.m. in Room 10 of Guyot Hall, a university building located just south of the First Campus Center off Washington Road. The discussion will feature panelists with a range of experiences and backgrounds, inlcuding Christine Symington, Sustainable Princeton’s program director; Ashley Dawson, PEI‘s 2017-18 Barron visiting professor in environmental humanities; and Aurash Khawarzad, the director of policy and strategy at Race Forward and the Center for Social Inclusion. Workshop: Creating Your Self Portrait at 7 p.m. at The Jewish Center Princeton, 435 Nassau Street, Princeton. Trudy Borenstein Suguira presents The Many Faces of Judaism Art Exhibit through the end of February. Come learn the technique of paper collage. The event is free but regis-
tration required. RSVP to info@thejewishcenter.org by Jan. 30. For more information, contact the TJC office (609) 921-0100, ext. 200 or info@thejewishcenter.org.
Sun., Feb. 11 The Princeton Community Democratic Organization will present Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman at its 2018 Endorsement Meeting, set for 7 p.m. at the Suzanne Patterson Center. Also joining will be special guest Adriana Abizadeh, executive director of The Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund who will provide an update on DACA. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Endorsement requires the approval of 60 percent of all eligible members present and voting. Only those whose membership is up to date as of January 28, 2018 are eligible to vote. Future monthly meetings of the PCDO will be held on March 18, April 15, May 20, and June 10 at 7 p.m. at the Suzanne Patterson Center. The March 18 meeting will feature a candidate forum and membership endorsement votes for local and county races, while the April meeting will focus on the legalization of marijuana in New Jersey. Additional topics and speakers will be announced, as will the date and location of the PCDO picnic, which will be held in July.
Mon., Feb. 12 Joint Princeton PFLAG & TransgenderNet meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. at Trinity Church, 33 S. Mercer St. PFLAG is a support group for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) individuals. David Beverly, judiciary ombudsman and community liaison in Union County, will discuss the New Jersey judiciary guidelines for legal, organizational and personal protocols in the employment and court settings when interacting with a
person who identifies as transgender or non-binary; topics to include employment challenges, workplace relations with the public and co-workers and ways to ensure a non-discriminatory interpersonal safe space. His presentation will be followed by peer-facilitated discussion and information sharing in a safe, confidential, nonjudgmental setting. Newcomers welcome. Visit www.pflagprinceton.org for more information.
Wed., Feb. 14 The Sierra Club Lecture for Valentine’s Day, “Plants with Attitude,” will be at 6:30 p.m. at Mercer County Community College, Room SC 104 on the first floor. Pizza will be served beforehand at 6 p.m. Bruce Crawford, director of the Rutgers University Gardens, will discuss the breeding program at the Rutgers Gardens, a nationally renowned botanical complex, and how the future of horticulture is grounded in the past. His presentation, which will include images from Rutgers Gardens, also will include a discussion of how plants are selected based on their historical, scientific, environmental, and aesthetic values. Easy parking close to building. Use the Hughes Drive entrance - parking is straight ahead at the Student Center. Security arm to parking will be up. Follow Sierra signs to room. Sponsored by the Sierra Club NJ - Central Group. Please RSVP to: Kipatthesierraclub@gmail.com. Students are welcome to the free event.
Thurs., Feb. 22 The Princeton Battlefield Society will celebrate George Washington’s birthday with the program, “George Washington’s Finest Hour: Trenton & Princeton, 1776-77,” a lecture by Edward Lengel, chief historian at the White House Historical Association, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Princeton Friends School. The program is the first of three educational fo-
rums planned by the Princeton Battlefield Society in 2018. They are made possible in part by the Mercer County Cultural and Heritage Commission through funding from the New Jersey Historical Commission/Department of State and the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Seating is limited. Attendees must register online at PBS1777.org or by contacting the Princeton Battlefield Society, P.O. Box 7645, Princeton, N.J., 08543. A donation of $10 is requested. 2018 Members of the Society are invited as guests, but must register.
Sun., March 25
The eighth annual Princeton 5K road race is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Presented by Princeton Pacers Running, the race benefits the Princeton High School Cross Country and Track & Field Programs. The USATF-sanctioned course begins and ends at Walnut Lane and Guyot Avenue, between Princeton High School and John Witherspoon Middle School. Entry fee is $30; $25 for Princeton High School athletes. Race T-shirts are guaranteed for first 350 registrants. For online registration and information v i s i t www.princeton5k.com.
Mon., March 12
Joint Princeton PFLAG and Transgender-Net meeting at Trinity Church from 7 to 9 p.m. at 33 S. Mercer St. PFLAG is a support group for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals. Ramona Sharples, a 25year-old trans woman, UX designer, and comic artist based in San Francisco, will share her experience of coming out, transitioning on the job, and being an out, trans millennial in the workplace. Her presentation will be followed by confidential, non-judgmental peer-facilitated discussion. Newcomers welcome. Visit www.pflagprinceton.org for more information.
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MERCER COUNTY NOTES Tree-tapping kicks off maple sugaring season
Freezing nights and thawing days marks the beginning of maple sugaring season at the 130-acre Howell Living History Farm. On Saturday, Feb. 3, visitors can join sugaring crews in the woods where the sap is flowing, and where help is needed with harvest operations that fuel the production of maple syrup. Crews will be working in the “sugar bush” throughout the day and welcome visits from those who would like to watch, take photographs or lend a hand. In the farm’s sugarhouse, visitors can see how sap is made into syrup and learn about early and current methods of production. Visitors to the sugarhouse can sample fresh syrup and try their hand at making a tap. Backyard farmers who would like to try making syrup at home can get pointers and hands-on experience during tree-tapping workshops at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Taps and buckets needed for home sugaring operations are available for sale in the farm’s Visitor Center. Howell Farm is owned by the County of Mercer and maintained by the Mercer County Park Commission. It is located on Valley Road, just off Route 29, in Hopewell Township. The GPS address is 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township, N.J. 08530. Parking and admission are free. For more information, call the farm office at (609) 737-3299 or visit www.howellfarm.org or www.mercercountyparks.org.
Park Commission to start accepting picnic reservations The Mercer County Park Commission will begin accepting
reservations for the five county-owned picnic areas on Feb. 20 at noon for the 2018 season. These include the West and East Picnic Areas in Mercer County Park, Rosedale Picnic Area in Mercer Meadows, Princeton Country Club Picnic Area in West Windsor, and Valley Road Picnic Area in Hopewell Township. For a link to the online Community Pass reservation system, visit the Park Commission website at http://mercercountyparks.org/facilities/picnic-areas. Interested parties should have either a MasterCard or Visa card ready to make a reservation. Reservations will be made automatically on a first-come, firstserved basis. For those residents without an Internet connection, reservations also can be made over the phone or in-person at the Events & Recreation Center at 1638 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550, also starting at noon on Feb. 20. For more information, call the Recreation and Events Center at (609) 443-8560 or visit www.mercercountyparks.org.
Wildlife center seeks volunteers The Mercer County Wildlife Center, which accepted and treated more than 2,400 birds, mammals and reptiles in 2017, will be holding orientations for new volunteers at the facility in Hopewell Township. New animals are constantly arriving. Volunteer orientation sessions for 2018 are scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 17, and 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, March 25, at the Wildlife Center. Those who are interested are required to attend only one of the two sessions for this unique opportunity. 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 have a current tetanus vaccine, and are required to attend one orientation session. No other sessions will be offered this year. Volunteer duties are varied and include enclosure cleaning, diet preparation, laundry and many other behind-thescenes opportunities. The Mercer County Wildlife Center is owned by the County of Mercer and operated by the Mercer County Park Commission. The center is located on Route 29 in Hopewell Township, approximately 12 miles north of Trenton. To register for either orientation session, or for more information, contact Volunteer Coordinator Jane Rakos-Yates at jrakosyates@mercercounty.org or call 609- 303-0552, ext. 103. For more information about the Mercer County Wildlife Center or other facilities within the Mercer County Park Commission, visit www.mercercountyparks.org.
Veteran ID cards available
U.S. Military veterans residing in Mercer County should now obtain their county photo identification card that also designates their status as a veteran. The low cost identification card is available to all Mercer County veterans in acknowledgement for their service rendered to the United States of America. Outside of this weeklong period, veterans would pay a special reduced fee of $10, half the normal price for an ID card, which makes now the perfect time for veterans to pick up one for free as Veterans Day approaches. There are several benefits for the ID cards which have an increased expiration period of 10 years and include the book and page that indicate where a veteran’s honorable discharge is recorded in the County Clerk’s Office. Also, the ID cards that in-
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Notes Continued from Page 7 dicate a veteran’s status have additional benefits as many local retailers now offer discounts to veterans. A booklet of participating vendors and retailers in Mercer can be obtained by anyone who visits to receive their Vet ID card. The requirements for a Mercer County ID card are: must be a Mercer County resident for at least six months; must produce the following: A valid birth certificate with a raised seal, a United State’s passport, or a naturalization certificate, a valid NJ motor vehicle license or voter registration card or, lease agreement. To have their U.S. military veteran status designated on the ID card, veterans must also produce (or have registered) their DD-214 discharge papers with the County Clerk’s Office. Moreover, the recording of a veteran’s DD-214 form is free of charge to all honorably discharged Mercer County veterans. A Certificate of Release - Discharge from Active Duty, or DD 214 form for short, is generally issued when a service member is honorably discharged from active military duty. The document contains information normally needed to verify military service for benefits, retirement, employment, and membership in veterans’ organizations. Veterans can receive their photo ID card by visiting the Mercer County Clerk’s Office at 240 W State Street, 7th floor, in Trenton. The clerk’s office is open from Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further information on how to obtain a Mercer County photo identification card, call 609-278-7108 or visit www.mercercounty.org.
Home energy assistance available to eligible residents
Park Commission to conduct deer management programs
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes is reminding residents that assistance is available for energy costs for those who qualify. The county’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), offered in coordination with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, allows individuals meeting various income qualifications to apply for bill payment assistance, energy crisis assistance and energy-related home repairs. LIHEAP is designed to help low-income families and individuals meet home heating and medically necessary cooling costs. This year, the application started Oct. 2, 2017, and runs through April 30, 2018. To be eligible for LIHEAP benefits, the applicant household must be responsible for home heating or cooling costs, either directly or included in the rent; and have gross income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. An eligibility chart can be found on the Mercer County website at https://goo.gl/Lj6jCY. Clients may register at the McDade Administration Building, Room 106, 640 South Broad St., Trenton, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesdays until 6:30 p.m. through April 30, 2018. Clients also may be served during specific hours at County Connection, Route 33 at Paxson Avenue, Hamilton. County Connection hours will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon by appointment only, and Saturday, Dec. 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome during the Saturday hours.
The Mercer County Park Commission will conduct a deer management program at Baldpate Mountain on select days through Feb. 10, 2018. This program is a method for reducing the overabundant deer herd in the greater Hopewell Valley area. The Baldpate Mountain Deer Management Program is open only to participants who have applied and been accepted to the program. The deer management program is open for permit and winter bow, six-day firearm, permit shotgun and permit muzzleloader hunting. Hunting will take place Monday through Saturday, 30 minutes prior to sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. The park will be closed to the public Wednesday through Saturday. The park will remain open for public use on Monday and Tuesday, when only bow hunting will be permitted. Each entrance and trailhead to Baldpate Mountain will be posted with a large bright orange “closed” sign as a reminder to the public that the program is taking place. The deer management program complies with all of the hunting regulations set by the State; in addition, the Park Commission has adopted County rules for the program. All hunting must be done from an elevated tree stand; hunters are not permitted to hunt from the ground. There is no shooting across park trails. The Park Commission will also conduct a deer management program at Mercer Meadows from now through Feb. 17, 2018. The Mercer Meadows Deer Management Program is open only to participants who have applied and been accepted to the program. Mercer Meadows will be open to hunting on a limited num-
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Continued from Page 8 ber of days during both the Permit Bow and Winter Bow seasons, and will remain open to the public during the program. Hunting will take place Monday through Saturday, from 30 minutes prior to sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. Entrances to the park will be posted with bright yellow signs to notify park users of the hunting program. The Park Commission is asking park users to kindly keep their recreating to the finished gravel paths, the Lawrence Hopewell Trail and Maidenhead Trail. The Park Commission will conduct a Pilot Hunt in Curlis Woods. Maps of the hunting boundaries are available on the Park Commission website. The deer management program complies with all hunting regulations set by the state; in addition, the Park Commission has adopted County rules for the program. All hunting must be done from an elevated tree stand; hunters are not permitted to hunt from the ground. There is no shooting across park trails. Beginning this season, the Park Commission will be making a conscious effort to donate harvested deer to the Hunters Helping the Hungry program. A percentage of each program registra-
Mercer County Police Departments, in partnership with Womanspace, Inc., is currently accepting applications for volunteers to become members of the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victim Response Teams. The team members will work in conjunction with the police to provide support, information, and referral at the time of a domestic violence or sexual assault crisis. Team members will be contacted by Womanspace personnel and respond to various mercer
county police headquarters to meet with victims. They will provide information and support in order to assist victims in making educated decisions that positively effect individual and family conditions. Training for the Domestic Violence Victim Response Team and Sexual Assault Response Team is scheduled to begin March 7, 2018. Team members will receive extensive specialized training on such topics as the law, sensitivity to the needs of victims and their children, and how to provide swift, safe and appropriate responses at a very critical time for families. The March 2018 training will take place at Rider University, on Wednesday Evenings and SaturdayMornings. Each volunteer must complete 80 hours of training to become an advocate. The training will conclude in May 2018 with a graduation ceremony. Any person interested in applying as a volunteer should contact the Domestic Violence Response Team Coordinator Heidi Mueller as soon as possible, at 609-394-0136. Applications must be received by February 2. For further information, contact Heidi Mueller of Womanspace at dvvrt@womanspace.org or Alison Daks at sass@womanspace.org.
the primary. Princeton Democratic Chairwoman Scotia W. MacRae said Monday that she hoped “really good candidates will step forward” and heard “rumblings” of people thinking of potentially running. She would not be more specific. “Princeton’s beyond lucky to have so many talented people who are interested in getting
would not be a candidate this year. Another possibility is Tommy Parker, a mailman for Princeton University who sits on the town’s civil rights commission and on the executive board of the PCDO. “He’s been interested in the past,” Mayor Lempert said of Parker. This week, two Democrats, Eve Niedergang and Dwaine Williamson, announced their candidacies
tion fee will be allocated toward paying the required donation for butchering fees. In addition, the Park Commission will transport harvested deer for donation on scheduled Saturdays throughout the season. Visit www.mercercountyparks.org/activities/deer-management or call (609) 303-0706 for program rules and regulations, application and zone maps for hunting. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, in person or via mail at the Historic Hunt House 197 Blackwell Road, Pennington N.J. 08534.
Volunteers needed for victim response unit
Council Continued from Page 1 consider next year a ‘rebuilding year,’ to borrow from sports terminology.” “I admire them both and wish we could have served together on council for more than just one year,” said Councilwoman Leticia Fraga. “I must admit to having mixed feelings about (Monday’s) announcement,” Councilman Tim Quinn said. “I’m very happy for them, but I will miss their wisdom and commitment to our town.” Howard and Liverman are allies of Mayor Liz Lempert, who could count on their support when she needed it.
“I’ve been inspired by having the chance to work with both of them,” Mayor Lempert said, “and I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to serve with them.” Democrats considering running for council will need to decide in the next month or so if they intend to enter the race. Looming in the future is the endorsement vote by the party club members, seen as a critical early test for candidates to pass if they want to be viable. The Princeton Community Democratic Organization will endorse council candidates on March 18, a vote that helps determine who gets the party line in
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the doors are on a locking system, he said. Also at the high school, he said the district would look to limit student, parent and visitor
access to the building to the main entrance and the rear entrance at the performing arts center. Goldstein said the changes do not affect any staff access to the schools.
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involved in serving,” Mayor Lempert said in declining to identify possible candidates. “I know there’s interest,” she said, “but … I think people need to make that decision themselves and when they’re ready to fully make the decision, that’s really up to them.” In the past, local Democrat Amner Deleon has considered running for council, but he said Monday he
for Council. So far, no one else has emerged. With Liverman retiring, that opens the possibility of Princeton not having a black member on a governing body that welcomed its first ever Latina, in Fraga, in January. Asked how important it was for Democrats to find a black candidate, Mayor Lempert called it “important for us to have a council that reflects the community.”
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Legal Notices WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AWARDS The Township Council of West Windsor has awarded the following contracts without competitive bidding as professional services pursuant to NJSA 40A:11-5(1)(a) at their January 29, 2018 Business Session. These contracts and the resolutions authorizing them are available for public inspection in the Office of the Municipal Clerk. Awarded To
Services
Time Period
Cost: Not to Exceed
Phoenix Services
Financial Advisor
1/1/2018-12/31/2018
$3,800.00
Tiffany Neal
Health Education/Promotion Services
1/1/2018-12/31/2018
$15,000.00
John J. Curly
Legal Services Acquisition of Property
1/1/2018-12/31/2018
$22,500.00
KVD Architecture Inc.
Architectural & Management Services
1/1/2018-12/31/2018
$3,200.00
Maser Consulting
Affordable Housing Services
1/1/2018-12/31/2018
$25,000.00
Spiezle Group
Architectural Services Municipal Facilities Roof Replacement Projects Amendment
1/29/2018-Completion
$31,025.38 (increase of $375.38)
Van Cleef Engineering
Miscellaneous Engineering
1/29/2018-12/31/2018
$3,000.00
Arora and Associates
Miscellaneous Engineering
1/29/2018-12/31/2018
$3,000.00
James Parvesse
Miscellaneous Engineering
1/29/2018-12/31/2018
$ 475.00
ACT Engineers
Miscellaneous Engineering
1/29/2018-12/31/2018
$3,000.00
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PUBLIC NOTICE
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TAKE NOTICE that the South Brunswick Township Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 7:30 PM in the Main Meeting Room of the Municipal Building, Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, for the purpose of reviewing the annual performance report of the South Brunswick Township Housing and Community Development Program and obtaining the view of the citizens regarding future Community Development projects under an anticipated allocation of $67,524.00 from the Middlesex County Housing and Community Development Block Grant to the Township for the period July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019.
The Princeton Board of Education will hold a Workshop Meeting on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Valley Road Administration Building. The purpose for calling this meeting is to meet with architects relating to referendum. The meeting will be open to the public, and action may be taken. A Closed Session may be necessary to discuss land options.
Notice is hereby given that the Princeton Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) at its meeting on December 13, 2017 adopted the 2017 ZBA Annual Report.
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Stephanie Kennedy Business Administrator/Board Secretary
And at its meeting on January 24, 2018 adopted the following resolutions 1. Appointment of Board Attorney – Law Office of Karen L. Cayci, LLC 2. Appointment of Board Secretary – Claudia Ceballos, Zoning Board Secretary
Copies of the documents are on file in the Princeton Zoning Department, 400 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ and may be viewed during business hours. PP, 1x, 2/2/18 Fee: $13.65
NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION FOR THE COMMISSIONERS OF FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH BRUNSWICK COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Princeton Zoning Board of Adjustment at its meeting on 1/24/18 adopted the Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Resolution for the following application:
Name of Applicants/Owners:
Frances Parker and Ronald Lavine
Location of Property:
30 Southern Way; Block 8703, Lot 18; Zone R5
Nature of Application:
C2- to permit a right side yard setback of 1 foot for the replacement of an existing air conditioning condenser
File
Z1717-538
Determination:
Approved with conditions
Copies of the documents are on file in the Princeton Zoning Department, 400 Witherspoon Street; Princeton, NJ and may be viewed during normal business hours.
NOTICE is hereby given that The Commissioners of Fire District No. 1 in the Township of South Brunswick, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, shall ask the legal voters of said fire district on Saturday, February 17, 2018 between the hours of 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. or longer if necessary, to approve or disapprove the proposed 2018 Annual Budget. Said voting to take place at the Kendall Park Firehouse, 125 New Road, Kendall Park, New Jersey.
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Princeton Zoning Board of Adjustment at its meeting on 1/24/18 adopted the Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Resolution for the following application: Name of Applicants/Owners:
Robert and Jane MacLennan
The legal voters of said fire district shall also be asked to elect two (2) Commissioners to said Board of Fire Commissioners for three (3) year terms.
Location of Property:
6 Edgehill Street; Block 36.01, Lot 3; Zone R1; Mercer Hill District
BY: Kris Olson, Secretary The Commissioners of Fire District No. 1 in the Township of South Brunswick, County of Middlesex
Nature of Application:
C2- for building coverage of 45% and an accessory structure setback of 1.33 feet to permit placement of a natural gas generator
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File
Z1717-548
Determination:
Approved with conditions
LEGAL NOTICE PP, 1x, 2/2/18 Fee: $22.05 Affidavit: $15.00 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Princeton Zoning Board of Adjustment at its meeting on 1/24/18 adopted the Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Resolution for the following application:
Copies of the documents are on file in the Princeton Zoning Department, 400 Witherspoon Street; Princeton, NJ and may be viewed during normal business hours. PP, 1x, 2/2/18 Fee: $24.15 Affidavit: $15.00
Name of Applicant/Owner: Princeton Village Associates, LP LEGAL NOTICE
Location of Property:
Bunn Drive; Block 4401, Lot 2, Zone OR-1
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Princeton Zoning Board of Adjustment at its meeting on 1/24/18 adopted the Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Resolution for the following application:
Nature of Application:
D(2)/C(2) - expansion of parking to allow additional 25 parking spaces
Name of Applicant/Owner: Howard Zagorin
File
Z1717-528 Approved with conditions
Location of Property:
52 Knoll Drive; Block 8804, Lot 7; Zone R5
Determination:
Nature of Application:
C1- for a lot area of 21,159 sq. ft. to permit demolition of the existing house and construction of a new single-family dwelling
Copies of the documents are on file in the Princeton Zoning Department, 400 Witherspoon Street; Princeton, NJ and may be viewed during normal business hours.
File
Z1717-551
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Determination:
Approved with conditions
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PRINCETON PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL SITE PLAN WITH VARIANCES
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Thursday, February 15, 2018, at 7:30 p.m., at the Princeton Municipal Building-Main Meeting Room, 400 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, New Jersey, the Planning Board of Princeton will hold a public hearing to review a preliminary and final site plan with variances application for an adaptive re-use and redevelopment project submitted by Nelson Spring, LLC (“Applicant”). The subject property is located between Spring Street and Lincoln Court and is designated as Block 27.04, Lot 20 on the Tax Map of Princeton. The site is within the CB Central Business District and has a street address of 45 Spring Street.
There are three existing structures located on the property, a 2 1/2-story residential building with two separate units, a 1-story commercial building and a 1-story garage structure. Applicant is proposing to preserve the existing residential building while developing the commercial building with six new residential units above the ground floor. One of the units will qualify as an affordable housing unit. In connection with the development, the Applicant is requesting the following variance, if required: Section 17A-310 – Lot Coverage. The maximum coverage is 60% of the lot area. The existing coverage is 67% and the proposed coverage is 62%. Section 17A-310 – Side Yard Setback. The ordinance does not require a setback however if one is provided it must be 12 ft. The third floor balcony setback on the western property line is approximately 7.5 ft. Section 17A-390(i) – Stacked Parking. The applicant is proposing three tandem parking spaces that will accommodate six cars along the Lincoln Court property line. Sections 17A-387(c) & 17A-390(c) – Parking Setback. The parking spaces at the rear of the property along Lincoln Court are located on the property line and do not meet the the four foot setback requirement. Sections 17A-315 & 17A-316 – Number of Parking Spaces. Thirteen (13) spaces required and eleven (11) spaces are provided. Section 17A-387(a) – Parking Stall Size. The required parking stall size is 9’ x 19’, the proposed parking stall for one of the spaces is 9’ x 17’. Applicant requests any variances, waivers, exceptions or other relief as may be required to permit the proposed development or which may result from the recommendations of the municipality or Planning Board in its professional review. The applications, and all relevant maps and documents are on file with the Princeton Regional Planning Board and may be reviewed in the Planning/Zoning office at 400 Witherspoon Street, Princeton during regular weekday business hours. Any questions may be directed to Christopher DeGrezia, Esquire, Attorney for the Applicant, c/o Drinker Biddle & Reath, P. O. Box 627, Princeton, New Jersey 08542, (609) 716-6615.
Christopher DeGrezia, Esq. Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Attorneys for Applicant
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PRINCETON COUNTY OF MERCER, STATE OF NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING PRINCETON’S 2017-2018 DEER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife Community Based Deer Management Permit No. 115 issued on December 20, 2017, Princeton’s agent, White Buffalo, Inc., will conduct lethal deer removal and deer management activities in Princeton on private properties and on one or more of the following public properties starting on or about February 15, 2018 and ending on or before March 31, 2018: Gulick Farm Mercer County Herrontown Woods Arboretum Pretty Brook/Great Road Rosedale – Green Acres Historic Overlook and Stony Brook/Quaker Road (Block 9801, Lots 4, 9, and 10 – approximately 38 acres located between Mercer Street and Route 206) Woodfield Reservation (Block 1701, Lots 4 and 8, and Block 1801, Lots 1, 4 and 5 only) Mountain Lakes Reserve (Portions of Block 5201, Lots 2 and 29.14 only) Van Dyke Woods/Smoyer Park
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Princeton Zoning Board of Adjustment at its meeting on 1/24/18 adopted the Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Resolution for the following application: Name of Applicants/Owners:
Kirsten Thoft and Ted Nadeau
Location of Property:
88 Valley Road; Block 7001, Lot 24; Zone R6
Nature of Application:
C1/C2- to allow a lot width of 75 feet and lot frontage of 75 feet and a front yard setback of 39’ 11½” to permit demolition of the existing single-family residence and construction of a new single-family dwelling
File
Z1717-503
Determination:
Approved with conditions
Copies of the documents are on file in the Princeton Zoning Department, 400 Witherspoon Street; Princeton, NJ and may be viewed during normal business hours. PP, 1x, 2/281/ Fee: $24.15 Affidavit: $15.00
PRINCETON NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Historic Preservation Commission at its meeting on January 11, 2018 adopted the following resolutions: 1. Resolution Appointing Recording Secretary 2. Resolution Appointing Office of Historic Preservation Secretary
White Buffalo’s operations in the above-listed properties will generally take place between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. The Princeton Police Department will provide security by directly supervising the removal activities and patrolling the parks while removal operations take place.
Amber Dalke, HPC Secretary
For further information, please contact the Princeton Police Department at (609) 921-2100.
PP, 1x, 2/2/18 Fee: $14.70
Copies of the documents are on file in the office of Historic Preservation, 400 Witherspoon Street; Princeton, NJ 08540 and may be viewed during normal business hours.
PP, 2x, 2/2/18, 2/9/18 Fee: $65.10 PUBLIC NOTICE SOUTH BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT NO.1 2018 BUDGET Anticipated Revenues: Unreserved Fund Balance Anticipated $ 40,316 Other Revenues $ 6,300 Amount to be Raised by Taxation $ 824,664 Total Revenues: $ 871,280 Appropriations: Administration Salaries and Wages $ 141,000 Other Expenses $ 27,700
MUNICIPALITY OF PRINCETON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION / PRINCETON PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF APPROVAL
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Princeton Historic Preservation Commission, at its meeting held on December 18, 2017, has classified an application submitted by Trustees of Princeton University (File No.: P1717-487P; 70HP-2017), as a minor site plan without variances and has recommended approval of the minor site plan application. The application will allow Trustees of Princeton University to renovate the multifamily building located at 19 University Place and designated as Block 41.01, Lot 23 on the Princeton Tax Map. The renovations include renovation work, utility upgrades, new bluestone walkway, ADA access lift and other related improvements.
The Princeton Planning Board will approve such application if no objection is received by the Planning Board within 10 days after this publication.
Cost of Operations Other Expenses $ 425,850 Length of Service Award Program $ 49,000
The terms and conditions of the approval are more particularly set forth in the Princeton Historic Preservation Commission Resolution adopted on January 11, 2018. The Resolution, application and submitted documents are available at the office of the Princeton Planning Board, 400 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ and are available for public inspection Monday through Friday during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Debt Service Capital Appropriations $ 100,500 Capital Leases Principal $ 123,058 Capital Leases Interest $ 4,172
If you have any questions regarding the proposal feel free to contact Christopher DeGrezia at 607-716-6615. Christopher H. DeGrezia, Esq. Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP Attorneys for the Applicant
Total Appropriations: $ 871,280 PP, 1x, 2/2/18 Fee: $33.60 Affidavit: $15.00
PP, 1x, 2/2/18 Fee: $31.50 Affidavit: $15.00
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Princeton High senior is a golden Girl Scout By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer
Amanda Gonzalez earned the highest honor the Girl Scouts have to offer by giving back to her community through the gift of music. The senior at Princeton High School tutored fourth-graders at Cranbury School in music during the past school year. Originally, she had planned to aid students from low-income families who otherwise could not afford the extra help, but she opened the program to those of any income level. Her project enabled her to earn the Scouts’ Gold Award, which requires 80 hours of community service and is open only to high school students. Gonzalez’s journey into Scouting began when she was a second grader, at a time when many of her friends were involved in the troop. Her twin
brother, Michael, was also a Boy Scout. “For me, especially as a teacher, I really wanted them to be involved in the community as much as possible,” said Amanda’s mom, Marianela Gonzalez, who was not a Girl Scout but became her daughter’s troop leader. “I believe in getting involved in your community. I think your community is a great source of strength, in many ways.” In looking back at her time in the Scouts, Amanda Gonzalez spoke of the leadership skills she had gained. “I’ve just learned how to step up and know when to do certain things,” she said. Gonzalez, now 18, stayed with the Girl Scouts into high school, even as others left as they got older. “But when many of the girls in the troop were not continuing,” Marianela
Gonzalez said, “that was never an option for her.” Amanda Gonzalez said she had her mind set on getting the Gold Award. She had earned the awards leading up to that ultimate prize, which included performing a service project dealing with youth in Cranbury. “I knew I wanted to create another community service project working with kids at Cranbury School,” she said, “so that’s why I continued.” As a sophomore, she thought of having a tutoring program — to do something with music and kids. As a student at Cranbury School, she belonged to the Jazz Band as a clarinet player. “There’s a good instrumental music education system going on at Cranbury,” she said, “but there were no clubs or any tutoring. And I knew that from my experience with the kids in my grade,
some of them couldn’t afford private tutors.” She worked with Cranbury School officials and others to help bring her plan to fruition, in 2016, during her junior year at PHS. There was some travail along the way, however. She met difficulty recruiting volunteer tutors, but rather than abandon the project, she scaled it back so that she did it all by herself working with some 10 to 15 fourthgraders on Wednesday afternoons. “Ultimately, it was a challenge because there were a lot of them to handle,” she said, “especially since I didn’t have a lot of experience in a classroom setting with the students.” But she figured out how to manage the youngsters and found them eager for the extra help. Her “Making Music Program” was made available to students regardless of
income level. “They wanted the extra help, they wanted the extra time,” she said. She earned the Gold Award last September and her brother Michael is an Eagle Scout winner — a double play for the family. She will pick up the prize later this year. After graduation from PHS in June, she plans to attend the College of New Jersey. Her career goal, she said, is to become a teacher, like her mom, who works at Hightstown High School. And just maybe in the coming years, she’ll find an older version of herself back involved in the Girl Scouts. “Even if I decide to become a Girl Scout leader one day, if my own daughter becomes involved,” she said, “then I know that I can use the skills that I’ve learned as a Girl Courtesy photo Scout, as a leader, to teach Amanda Gonzalez has earned her on to the next generation.”
Girl Scout Gold Award.
Judge to review Montgomery’s proposed affordable housing deal By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
A proposed settlement between Montgomery Township and the Fair Share Housing Center over the number of affordable housing units that the township must provide is set to be reviewed later this month by Somerset County Superior Court Judge Thomas C. Miller. Judge Miller will determine whether the settlement reached between the township and the nonprofit group, which calls for 616 affordable housing units, is fair and reasonable and also provides a realistic opportu-
nity to create housing for low- and moderate-income households. The Fair Share Housing Center, which has sued many towns in New Jersey, had set Montgomery Township’s obligation at 975 units. The township and the nonprofit group negotiated and settled on 616 units. Montgomery Township officials are satisfied with the settlement. Township Administrator Donato Nieman pointed out that the township already had a plan in place for 598 affordable housing units. The settlement agreement stipulated 616 units, which is only an additional 18
units. “It made sense to settle. It’s a good settlement. It was the right thing to do,” Nieman said. Montgomery Township has always believed in providing affordable housing, Nieman said, adding that it was the first town in New Jersey to be certified under the former state Council on Affordable Housing. While the settlement sets the township’s obligation at 616 units, Montgomery Township has received credit for 355 units, including 201 that have been built plus bonus credits for rental housing. This reduces the number of units that actu-
ally have to be built. Montgomery Township received bonus credits toward its 616-unit obligation for the inclusion of family rentals at Pike Run; a new development on Orchard Road near Route 206; and the Sharbell-Hillside development off Research Road that have been completed. The township will receive credit for rental apartments that are under construction at the Country Club Meadows development on the east side of Route 206 at Belle MeadGriggstown Road. The apartments will be built on the second floor of a twostory building that has retail
stores on the first floor. Towns may also receive credit for each bedroom in a group home. Group homes are owned and operated by nonprofit agencies and may be occupied by persons who have special needs or who are in transition. The township has received credits for group homes and will receive additional credits for proposed group homes. To be eligible for an affordable housing unit whether for sale or for rent a household’s total income cannot exceed a specific amount. The income limits vary by region, such that the income limits in Region 3 Hunterdon, Middlesex and
Somerset counties - are higher than in Region 4, which is Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties. In Somerset County, the maximum income for a one-person household is $22,134 for a very-low income unit; $36,890 for a low-income unit; and $59,024 for a moderate-income unit. For a four-person household, the maximum income income for a very-low income household is $31,620 and for a low-income household, it is $52,700. For a moderate-income household, the limit is $84,320.
Womanspace cited for 40 years of helping victims By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
Domestic violence cuts across all social and economic boundaries, and no one - not women, children or men - is immune from it. That’s why Womanspace was formed by the late Barbara Boggs Sigmund - a former Mercer County Freeholder and former Princeton Borough mayor and several other women in the late 1970s. To honor Womanspace’s 40th anniversary, East Windsor Township Mayor Janice Mironov presented a
special mayoral proclamation to Patricia Hart, the executive director of Womanspace, at the Township Council’s Jan. 23 meeting. Mayor Mironov also presented Hart and Womanspace with a check for $17,000 from East Windsor Township. The money was raised through donations from East Windsor Township residents and businesses in support of the nonprofit group’s mission to prevent abuse and to protect the victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. “Womanspace has
grown and blossomed over the years. It has a special place in our hearts,” Mayor Mironov said, noting that the need for the services that Womanspace provides has grown dramatically over the years. The first shelter for women opened in 1978, and provided room for eight families, according to the proclamation given to Womanspace last week. Womanspace’s services have expanded to include a 24-hour crisis hotline, counseling and legal assistance. The mayoral proclamation also notes that East
Obituaries
Arthur F. Martz, Jr., 95
Arthur F. Martz, Jr., 95 of Princeton died on January 26, 2018 at Acorn Glen, Princeton. Born at home, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, he was a long time resident of West Windsor and long time member of Saint Paul’s parish (both since 1962). He Attended De Lasalle Collegiate High School, Detroit, 1940; University of Detroit, BSEE 1948; University of Notre Dame, MSEE 1961; New Jersey PE 1972. Arthur served in World War II, serving honorably with the 308th Bombardment Group, China-Burma-India Theater; 1st Lieutenant (per Mr. Martz, at the end of the war rather than remain and be promoted, he chose to be “…promoted to civilian.”) In the 1950’s he was employed by Holley Carburetor Company research department (jet engine controls; per Mr. Martz, he was “…responsible for the operation and maintenance of the first analog computer owned by an industrial concern.”), Chevrolet Aviation Engine Division (included work on the Corvette), Whirlpool Research Laboratories (wide-ranging electrical and acoustical systems development). Since 1962: RCA Astro-Electronics Division (satellite communications and imaging, and systems engineering). Mentor to new engineers. He holds five patents and was published in multiple publications and presentations. He was a former member of West Windsor Lions club; volunteer Reading for the Blind & Dyslexic; regular blood contributor to Red Cross; usher at St. Paul’s and hospital visitor. Husband of the late Dorothy Martz, Father of the late John E. Martz, he is survived by two sons, six grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Friends may call on Friday, February 2, 2018 from 6-8 pm at the funeral home. A final viewing will be held 10:00 am on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at the MatherHodge Funeral Home 40 Vandeventer Avenue, Princeton. Mass will be celebrated 11:00 am, St. Paul’s Church 216 Nassau Street
Windsor Township established the first volunteer Domestic Violence Victim Response Team in coordination with Womanspace in 1978 - so it, too, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The Domestic Violence Victim Response Team volunteers meet with the victims at police stations to provide information and support. The team members undergo extensive training so they can help the victim. Mayor Mironov said the concept of a Domestic Violence Victim Response Team has spread to other towns in Mercer County, and they are modeled after East Windsor’s team. All of the teams work with the local police departments. “It is a notable, remark-
able achievement that for 40 years, Womanspace has and continues to serve as a brightly shining beacon of hope and opportunity for countless individuals and families throughout the communities of Mercer County,” the proclamation said. “(It) has helped more than 67,778 women, 13,007 children and 4,639 men that have experienced the tragedy of interpersonal violence; educated 133,826 professionals and community members; and responded to over 271,401 crisis hotline telephone calls,” the proclamation said. As she completed reading the proclamation, Mayor Mironov said, “It is
with a great deal of pride that I issue this proclamation on behalf of East Windsor Township Council. Thank you to Womanspace for every life they have turned around.” Hart, the executive director of Womanspace, thanked Mayor Mironov and Township Council for supporting the group and for the donation. She said she appreciated the town’s support. Hart also pointed out that 2018 marks the 20th anniversary of the formation of East Windsor Township’s Domestic Violence Victim Response Team, and presented Mayor Mironov and Township Council with a plaque acknowledging that anniversary.
Zuckerman named acting head of Lawrence schools By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
Andrew Zuckerman, the Lawrence Township Public School District’s director of Instructional Services, has been named acting superintendent of schools, effective May 19. Dr. Zuckerman will take over the top administrative post on a temporary basis until a replacement can be found for Superintendent of Schools Crystal Edwards. She is retiring from the school district on May 19. The Lawrence Township Board of Education will hire a search firm to find a re-
placement for Dr. Edwards, who has worked in the Lawrence Township school district for 12 years. She was hired as the assistant superintendent in 2006, and took over as the superintendent in 2011. School board president Kevin Van Hise said the board “is pleased” to appoint Dr. Zuckerman as the acting superintendent upon Dr. Edwards’ retirement. “Dr. Zuckerman has been exemplary in his role as director of Instructional Services for the past six years,” Van Hise said. “He has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the district, the board, our staff
and most importantly, our students.” Dr. Zuckerman came to the Lawrence Township school district as an assistant principal at the Lawrence Intermediate School in 2004. He was promoted to Lawrence Middle School principal in 2005, and was named to his current post in 2011. He earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Hofstra University on Long Island, N.Y., and a master’s degree in educational administration from Rider University. He earned a doctorate in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University.
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RESULTS Skyland Conference track The Montgomery High boys finished fourth and the Montgomery girls were fifth at the Skyland Conference Winter Track and Field Championships, which were held last Sunday at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa.. The Cougar boys finished with 30 points, which trailed first-place Hunterdon Central, which ended with 69. Ryan Cashman was second in the 55-meter dash and Jason Knight was third in the 55meter hurdles. The Cougars were third in the 4x400 relay. The Montgomery girls finished with 29 points, which trailed first-place Ridge, which scored 58 points. Abrianna Barrett won the high jump and finished second in the 55-meter hurdles, while Peyton Schnackenberg won the shot put.
Princeton U hoops The Princeton University men’s basketball team returned from a two-week layoff for exams to defeat Rowan, 86-50, on Sunday at Jadwin Gym. Jerome Desrosiers led a balanced offense for the Tigers with 14 points. Devin Cannady scored 12 points and Myles Stephens added 10 in the victory against the Glassboro college. Princeton, which improved to 10-8 overall, will be the host to Yale on Friday and Brown on Saturday at Jadwin Gym. Both games are 6 p.m. starts. The Princeton women have been off since Jan. 13 and will return to the court tonight at Yale. The Tigers, who are 13-3 overall and 3-0 in the Ivy League, will play at Brown on Saturday.
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Pictured are athletes and coaches from the Princeton High boys indoor track and field team who captured the Mercer County Indoor Track and Field Championship meet at the Lawrenceville School last Sunday.
PHS track captures elusive county title By Bob Nuse Sports Editor
The Princeton High boys’ track and field program has enjoyed plenty of success over its history. But for nearly four decades, the Little Tigers have been chasing an elusive goal - a Mercer County championship. The long drought came to an end last Sunday when Princeton captured the Mercer County Indoor Track and Field Championship at Lawrenceville’s Lavino Field House. “It’s been a long time coming,” said Princeton coach Ben Samara, whose team finished with 79 points to top West WindsorPlainsboro South by 15 points.
“It’s been 36 years. This is our first indoor or outdoor title since 1982. We were the favorite indoors and outdoors last year and just couldn’t get the job done. We made a lot of mistakes and that was focus coming into this meet. “It doesn’t matter what the excuses are. The only thing people remember is the result of the meet. I told the guys to just go out and compete and they did it across the board.” Princeton received contributions throughout the lineup to win the county title. The Little Tigers received first-place finishes from Will Hare in the 3,200 meters (9:24.30), Varun Narayan in the long jump (21-7), Simon Schenk in the pole vault (14-6), and Paul
PROS Davon Reed The Princeton Day School graduate has played in two NBA games this season for the Phoenix Suns. Reed has played 13 minutes and has one rebound and one assist. Reed played eight minutes on Monday night in the Suns 120-109 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Reed missed the early part of the season with a knee injury that he suffered last summer. Before being activated by the Suns, Reed played seven games for the Northern Arizona Suns in the G League. He averaged 10.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.1 one assists for Northern Arizona.
second in the 200-meter dash and Wildberg ended in second in the long jump, while Kevin Linko was third in the pole vault. Also contributing to the title were Wildberg, who was fourth in the triple jump; Alex Ackerman, who placed fifth in the 3,200 meters; Jack Whetstone, who finished sixth in the 400 meters; Acascio Pinheiro, who placed sixth in the 800 meters; and Phelan, who ended in sixth in the triple jump. “It turned out to be a great day, but it didn’t start out that way,” Samara said. “We were at a point where we were just getting into the meet and in the long jump Varun jumps six feet behind the See TRACK, Page 12
PHS girls swim to surprise third place at county meet
Princeton U ice hockey The Princeton University men’s ice hockey team improved to 8-10-3 overall and 5-8-1 in the ECAC with a 5-3 victory at Quinnipiac on Tuesday. David Hallesy and Ryan Kuffner scored two goals apiece in the win for the Tigers. Princeton will be the host to St. Lawrence on Friday and third-ranked Clarkson on Saturday at Baker Rink. Both games are 7 p.m. starts. The Princeton women improved to 9-10-4 overall with a 3-0 triumph at Penn State on Tuesday. Carly Bullock scored two goals and Stephanie Neatby made 28 saves to record the shutout in goal. The Tigers, who are 7-81 in the ECAC, return to league play on Friday at Union and will play at RPI on Saturday.
Brennan won the shot put (52-8). But it was the team’s overall depth that made the difference in winning the county title. “We had a surprise or two and some interesting stories getting back points,” Samara said. “Jack Phelan has been triple jumping for a week and a half and he gets sixth place out of nowhere. For a while he was beating Nils (Wildberg) and Varun who are the top two in the county. The smiles on their faces when they saw what Jack was able to do were great and that shows what it is all about. They were as enthusiastic as he was about how well he did.” In addition to the four victories, Hare finished second in the 1,600 meters, Matt Perello placed
By Bob Nuse Sports Editor
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Princeton High wrestlers Daniel Monahan (left) and Alec Bobchin are all smiles with head coach Rashone Johnson after capturing championships at the Mercer County Wrestling Tournament.
Princeton High pair win MCT wrestling titles By Bob Nuse Sports Editor
Alec Bobchin had been there before. Daniel Monahan had hoped to get there. Last Saturday at Robbinsville High School, both Princeton High wrestlers found themselves right where they wanted to be, which was at the top of the podium at the Mercer County Wrestling Tournament. Bobchin captured his third straight MCT title when he won the 138-pound title with a 20-7 decision over Dan Schneider of
Notre Dame. Monahan, a runnerup a year ago, won his first MCT title when he defeated Kethern Thornton of Hightstown, 4-0, in the 126-pound weight class. The two champions helped Princeton to a ninth-place team finish at the county tournament. Hopewell Valley won the team championship for the eighth straight year. “I just wanted to stay calm and keep a cool head and take it one match a time,” said Monahan, who was the No. 1 seed. “I felt really good as each match went on. See WRESTLING, Page 12
Carly Misiewicz went into the Mercer County Championship meet with realistic goals for her Princeton High swim team. When the meet was over, the Little Tigers had exceeded their coach’s expectations. The Princeton girls finished third as a team with 148 points, trailing only first-place West Windsor-Plainsboro North (199 points) and Hightstown (153) in the team standings. The Princeton boys were fifth as a team with 141 points. Notre Dame won the team title with 237 points. “That was totally unexpected,” Misiewicz said of the girls finishing in third place. “At the beginning of the season I had hoped we’d be top three or four. But then I ended up scoring the meet out after Thursday (preliminary round) and saw we were fifth, I wasn‘t sure how we would do. “There was a 13-point spread between us, Robbinsville, Hightstown and Pennington. I called the seniors over and told the girls we were very much in this and from that moment they were really excited and spread the word to everyone else.” The Princeton girls responded with an excellent final day of the meet last Saturday at West Windsor-Plainsboro North and wound up third, just five points behind Hightstown for second place. Freshman Becca DellaRocca led the way for the Little Tigers as she finished first in the 400 meters in 4:35.63. Princeton also won the final event, the 400 free relay, behind the effort of Emily Curran, Cameron Davis, Nicole
Saengtawesin and DellaRocca, who finished in 4:07.59. “We were only five points behind Hightstown and it was really exciting to see that,” Misiewicz said. “The best swim of the meet was the 400 free relay. I had talked to Chuck Rudnick right before the race. He was running the computer and I asked if he could update me on the score. Going into the last relay we were third, but Pennington and Robbinsville were seeded ahead of us in the relay. “I told the girls to forget about time and put everything aside and do this for each other and the team. To see them swim and drop six seconds from Thursday was amazing. I looked at my assistant coach and said, ‘Where did that come from?’ I remember looking at them after they won and even they were in such shock. That was the best moment of the entire meet. I don’t think anyone was expecting that and it showed the heart and determination and the passion they had for it.” In addition to the victory in the 400, DellaRocca was second in the 100 butterfly. Curran finished fifth in the 50 free and sixth in the 100 free. Davis was sixth in the 100 backstroke and ninth in the 100 free, while Samantha Tuder was seventh in the 200 free. Other Little Tigers to place in the top 12 were Samantha Davis (ninth in the breaststroke and 12th in the 200 IM), Ella Caddeau (ninth in the butterfly and 11th in the backstroke), and Erica Oake (12th in the 200 free). “Becca swam really well,” Misiewicz said. “As a freshman that was huge and she also anchored the relay. She was nervous before the meet but we said just do See SWIM, Page 12
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Track Continued from Page 11 board and jumps 16-feet. That was the first thing that happened and I am thinking this could be a long day. But he got himself together and jumps 21-7 right on the board and wins the whole thing. These guys have a
way of locking down when they need to and getting it done.” The title for Princeton comes one year after it finished second to Trenton. And the title completes a journey that has seen the Little Tigers continue to get better and better.
The victory indoors after winning the county crosscountry title last October puts Princeton in position to possibly achieve the rare triple of winning the Mercer County cross-country, indoor and outdoor track titles. “My first year was 2012
and we scored one point at the county meet,” Samara recalled. “Coach (Jim) Smirk and I were texting each other before saying we would never fathom a triple. Just being in the conversation for that makes me smile. It is such a cool thing. The guys understand
Swimming Continued from Page 11 what you do. “We had all these people sneaking in to the finals and consolations. I always tell them the hard work is (during the preliminaries). You have to do whatever you have to do to get in and then Saturday is fun. You just swim and try to beat the person next to you and try to get that extra point.” The Princeton boys did not finish as high as the girls in the standings but still
came away with a strong performance. “Across the board, everyone dropped time,” Misiewicz said. “Not one person added time. As a coach that is what you want to see. You want to see that the hard work they have done has paid off. Will Murray in the 200 IM and fly, as a freshman had great swims. He also led off two relays and had a great meet. Dan Barberis (fourth in the 50 free and fifth in the 100
free) is a phenomenal sprinter and he has come a long way. Jeshurun Reyen made the A final in the 50 and 100 (sixth in each race) and was part of two relays. Charlie (Yandrisevits) swam a great 400 and it is nice having him back as part of the team.” For the Princeton boys, Karl Lackner finished sixth in the backstroke and Oliver Tennant was ninth in the 100 free and 200 free, while Murray ended in 10th in the
200 IM and 12th in the butterfly. Milos Seskar placed eighth in the breaststroke, while Yandrisevits was ninth in the 400 free. Stuart Country Day School finished 12th with 34 points in the girls’ meet. Caroline Mullen placed fifth in the breaststroke, Charlotte Driver finished sixth in the 100 butterfly and eighth in the 400 free, and Alexandra Bullen-Smith placed seventh in the 400 free and 10th in the 200 IM.
course and I feel like I have definitely improved.” This season was Princeton’s third straight showing with two county champions. A year ago, Bobchin and James Verbeyst each won a title, while Monahan and Ethan Guerra were second-place finishers. “Last year we had four finalists and two of my teammates won,” Monahan said. “It was great to win this year. I have just focused on wrestling and go out and compete my hardest. To me it doesn’t matter who I am wrestling I am always going to wrestle my best.” Bobchin has not won three straight titles and he’s used the same approach each year. “Not much has
changed,” he said. “I go in and do what I need to do. I trust my offensive and defensive moves to work. It didn’t feel much different this year. I tried to use the same approach as I have when I wrestled the two years before. I went in and out as fast as I could.” Bobchin was excited to have his practice partner also win a county title after coming close a year ago. “It is special to have us both in the finals and win,” Bobchin said. “We did push each other in the room and that makes us better. The bond between us has grown over the years. We started practicing with each other in sixth grade and our families are close.” With the MCT behind
them, both PHS wrestlers will now be looking towards the District 19 tournament, which will be held Feb. 16-17 at Delaware Valley in Frenchtown. “Last year I was two matches from placing at states,” Bobchin said. “This year the goal is to get back to states and be on the podium.” Princeton had a pair of wrestlers earn sixth-place finishes at the MCT. Senior Reinaldo Zephirin, who was honored with the Gary Dambro Award for his character and perseverance over his four-year high school career, finished in sixth place at 145 pounds. Sophomore Rayshawn Kelly placed sixth at heavyweight.
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Every match I was feeling better and better. My technique has been better and after each match I won I felt like I was more confident.” Monahan, a junior, was second in the 120-pound weight class a year ago. He improved to 23-1 on the season as he swept through the MCT. “I definitely wanted to get it done this year after losing last year in the finals,” Monahan said. “Winning this year felt really good. I have been training with Alec and having him to help me has really helped me. I have spent a lot of time training over the summer and doing strength training. I have been following a program and stayed the
what is in front of us and one of the big things is the kids understand the history behind what we are trying to do.” In 2008, West WindsorPlainsboro North became the only boys’ program to achieve the triple championship. This year Princeton
has a shot to join them in the history books. Princeton will look to defend its Central Jersey Group IV sectional title on Feb. 10 and look to finish off the winter season strong before turning its attention to the spring season and a possible county title.
PDS coach Thomas named to Lacrosse Hall of Fame Jill Thomas, the Princeton Day School varsity girls’ lacrosse coach, was inducted into the New Jersey Lacrosse Hall of Fame on Sunday, Jan. 28, in a ceremony that was held at the Mercer Oaks Country Club in West Windsor. Thomas has been the varsity lacrosse coach at Princeton Day School for 20 years, while she has also coached field hockey and basketball. She has coached more than 100 teams and has rung up more than 500 career victories. Her lacrosse teams have won five Patriot League Championships, a Mercer County Championship in 2010, and MCT Runner-up in 2011. Thomas has been awarded Coach of the Year honors from numerous publications. She also served as an All-American Committee Member for New Jersey South from 2008-2012. Most recently, Thomas has had the honor of coaching the PDS girls’ lacrosse team to three straight Prep B State Championship titles from 2015 through 2017. A graduate of Danbury High School in Connecticut, with a B.S. degree from Ursinus College and an M.S. from The College of New Jersey, Thomas began her career at Princeton Day
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Princeton Day School varsity girls' lacrosse coach Jill Thomas, pictured with PDS Director of Athletics Tim Williams, was inducted into the New Jersey Lacrosse Hall of Fame.
School in 1988. During her 30 years at the school she has filled multiple roles, including serving for 18 years as the Chair of the Physical Education Department. In addition to lacrosse, she has coached the varsity field hockey team for 21 years, the varsity girls basketball team for 15 years, and has served as the Princeton Day School’s Peer Leadership Program Coordinator for 26 years. Outside of Princeton Day School, Jill helped start Princeton Lacrosse Club, a successful girls’ Pre K-8th grade youth program, where she served as head coach for 14 years.
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Judy Gold will bring the laughs to the Rrazz Room
omedian Judy Gold is truly worthy of her last name, as she delivers a goldmedal performance each time she takes the stage. Starting as an award-winning writer and producer for “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” in the 1990s, Gold went on to star in two acclaimed off-Broadway one-woman shows (“The Judy Show — My Life As A Sitcom” and “25 Questions for a Jewish Mother”) and has spent almost a quarter-of-a-century doing standup. “I’m a comic and I knew I would never be happy if I didn’t follow my dream,” Gold says. “Yet I come from the most conservative family when it comes to risk taking. My father was a tax attorney, my mother a secretary, my sister is in insurance and my brother is a CPA. To them, my dream was crazy.” Anyone who has ever seen one of her acclaimed off-Broadway hit shows will understand her upbringing a little bit better. She began her comedy career grabbing any opportunity to be in front of a crowd that she could — be it a street fair, college lunchroom or small club. Her tenacity and hard work eventually paid off. “I started before I was 25, but once I hit 25, I was able to rent a car and it opened up the door for me to do more colleges,” she says. “I went everywhere and I was on the stage every night.” Gold came up through the comedy ranks alongside notable comics like Ray Romano and Wanda Sykes and she likens the standup experience to being in a war together. “It’s like we were all in the same platoon. We shared this bond that can never be broken,” Gold says. “When I was on the road in the ’80s and early ’90s, we wrote all day and then we hung out all night. We were each other’s family and standup became so important to me.” On Feb. 10, Gold will appear at the Rrazz Room in New Hope, Pennsylvania, and she’ll be bringing the laughs. “I’ll be ranting and going off on how much I hate everyone, which seems to be the theme of my act now,” she says. “It’s going to be a really fun night.” The Jersey-born Gold will also talk about her Jewish upbringing, her family and offer raunchy, sidesplitting observations. And not surprisingly, President Donald Trump is a topic that comes up quite a bit, and one that is constantly on her mind.
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Comedian Judy Gold is known for her off-Broadway shows, and she’ll perform her newest material at The Rrazz Room in New Hope, Feb. 10.
“It is like the orange elephant in the room all the time,” Gold says. “It’s on everyone’s mind all the time. I remember the days when I would watch ‘Jeopardy,’ but now I have to have MSNBC on every night. It’s turned into a dangerous reality show. My relationships with some people have changed and my audiences have changed. He just brings out the worst of people.” When she’s not touring, Gold hosts her own podcast, “Kill Me Now with Judy Gold,” and her guest list has included Rosie O’Donnell, Amy Schumer and Jim Gaffigan. Her favorite interview to date has been with Artie Lange, the Jersey-born comedian, actor, and former personality on “The Howard Stern Shown.” Gold says that even people who have known Lange forever have told her they learned things about him they never knew. “I find people really interesting and I want to
know what makes people tick and what makes them different,” she says. “To be in this horrible show business, you have to be ill in some way because it’s such a crap shoot. I really love finding out the stuff they don’t normally talk about.” Gold also is a frequent guest on TV shows, appearing in everything from TBS’s “Search Party” to Netflix’s “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” to Comedy Central’s “Broad City.” She’s open to doing more, but has no thoughts of ever giving up her stage work. “I’ve always been about the work, about being a great comic,” she says. “Ask any of my peers. I never was about anything except being a great comic.” Judy Gold will perform at The Rrazz Room, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, Feb. 10, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $30-$45; www.therrazzroom. com.
Also Inside: Dance to Bach with Princeton University Concerts • Music Mountain Theatre welcomes all to ‘Seussical’
2B TIMEOFF
February 2, 2018
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By Anthony Stoeckert
Made in America
Heroism, race and war are explored in a new drama at George Street Playhouse ast year, George Street Playhouse staged Christopher Demos-Brown’s play “American Son,“ in which an estranged couple, a black mother and a white father, head to a police station after their son has been detained without any explanation. The show received raved reviews and is scheduled for a Broadway run later this year. As they were working on the production, Demos-Brown and David Saint, George Street’s artistic director, talked about the play Demos-Brown was working on. That play is “American Hero,” which George Street is staging through Feb. 25, and the collaboration isn’t done there. “I said, ‘You should write a third play and then you could call it an American Trilogy,“ Saint says. “And he said ‘That’s a great idea,’ because then they can publish all three plays in one volume. So we’re commissioning him to write a third play after this. So I sort of knew then that I’d probably be doing ‘American Hero’ this year and I’m very excited now that we’re in the midst of it.” Saint is particularly excited to be working with Demos-Brown. “I really believe he’s going to be a major writer on the American theater scene,” he says. Saint has worked with a few playwrights on multiple occasions, including Arthur Laurents, Joe DiPietro and A.R. Gurney, but this is the first time he’s working with a
writer on a trilogy of new plays. And he says “American Hero” is just as exciting as “American Son.” “That play was so powerful and this play is going to be just as powerful,” Saint says. “He’s got a great talent for driving a play along with a real motor to it and just propelling it with tension and suspense. At the same time, he has great characters and great dialogue. He also loves tackling these issues. ‘American Son’ was really about the race problem in America, particularly in regard to the police. This is really about the nature of heroism and how we treat our veterans.” In the play, Rob Wellman (played by Armand Schultz) is a war hero who served in Iraq. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroics during an incident that left him disabled. He’s built a successful business, but his wife has left him, leaving him to raise his teenage daughter (played by Kally Duling) as a single parent. He is visited by Mary Jean (Laiona Michelle ), a fellow Marine with whom Rob shares a secret. With George Street presenting this season in its new, temporary venue on the Rutgers University campus, Saint is working with a different space than where he directed “American Son.” He says that in putting together this season, he considered the new space. “Each play that I’ve chosen to do in this new space has basically been some kind of
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Armand Schultz (left) and John Bolger in rehearsals for George Street Playhouse’s production of “American Hero.” unit set, whether it’s abstract or realistic,” he says. “Becaue I don’t have the room backstage in the wings to do big pieces of scenery coming on and off or revolve.” With “American Hero” being structured as a memory play, Saint says the ruins of Iraq will be almost like another character because Iraq, and the memories of it, never leave the characters’ thoughts. “The ghosts of their time over there is with them every minute of the day, even when they’re back in Florida where the play takes place in the present,” Saint says. “What I wanted to do, knowing the place pretty well now, is I wanted to strip it back and use the entire space.” So the stage will be stripped to the concrete walls of the theater and the theater’s walls will resemble crumbling building facades. “The whole theater will feel like the bombed-out village in Iraq,” Saint says. “So it’s the first time I’m using the entire space, I’m not hiding anything.” Saint also has high praise for George Street’s temporary home at Rutgers. “I’m loving it,” he says. “First, it has a lot of amenities that our audiences love. There’s free parking, and then you walk in on the ground level, you don’t have to go down or up stairs. And there’s a lot of space,
there’s space for a classroom and a lobby and restrooms and the box office is set up right there. So many people are saying to me, ‘Are you sure you want to leave here?’ I do think that Rutgers or someone should definitely use this as a theater when we leave because it’s a great space now.” This is the third straight show Saint is directing this year. That’s not something he normally does, but he stepped in as director of George Street’s last play, the comedy “Act Of God,” because Kathleen Turner, who starred in the show, asked if he would direct it. The upside to all that directing is that it’s allowed him to explore space. Another consideration is that “Act of God” was a comedy, while “American Hero is an intense drama. Saint says that transition is actually beneficial, comparing a theatrical season to a five-course meal. “This is definitely the meat and potatoes of the season,” he says of “American Hero. “We’ve had a couple of tasty appetizers and now we have the real meat and potatoes. It’s so different that it actually helps me to lose the previous world and dive into this one.” The cast also features John Bolger, who played the father in “American Son” and plays several characters in “American Hero,” including military officers, a pentagon aid, an Army surgeon. “I play the many, many faces of people you sort of see in and around the military but maybe you don’t get the time to know,” Bolger says, adding that this new play is in the spirit of “American Son” and also deals with race, specifically in the military, and also with heroism. “I think in many ways it’s about the price that both racism and also the price of war,” he says. “The toll they take on everyone.”
“American Hero” is being performed at George Street Playhouse, 103 College Farm Road on Rutgers University’s Cook Campus, through Feb. 25. For tickets and information, go to georgestreetplayhouse.org or call 732-246-7717.
February 2, 2018
TIMEOFF 3B
ON STAGE By Anthony Stoeckert
Imagine a Curtain and What Lies Behind Music Mountain Theatre’s production of ‘Seussical’ will include a relaxed performance
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eussical” is a show that’s designed to entertain people of all ages, and Music Mountain Theatre wants as many people as possible to experience the musical based on the stories of Dr. Seuss. As part of its production of “Seussical,” running Feb. 218, the theater in Lambertville will offer a relaxed performance, Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. Relaxed performances aim to create a welcoming atmosphere for children and adults on the spectrum. Adjustments made during relaxed performances include flexible rules that allow audience members to talk and move about, or even dance, during the show. The house lights will be dimly lit, volume may be lowered at times, especially during particularly loud moments, and there will be areas outside the theater where kids can take a break, working on arts and crafts or play with things such as fidget spinners. Music Mountain Theatre, which is marking its debut Louis Palena wll play The Cat in the Hat when season, offered its first relaxed performance during its proMusic Mountain Theatre presents “Seussical.” duction of “Hairspray” in November. Ginny Brennan, who owns the theater, says offering these performances is a way extra applause at the end. As an actor it was pretty rewardto reach out to the community and open theater to more ing to see these faces out there that were enjoying the art people. and enjoying the theater, in some cases for the first time.“ “I was always very aware of a segment of both children He says a friend of his brought her two young children, and adults that had trouble sitting still or had sensory issues and the relaxed atmosphere turned out to be a perfect inthat prevented them from going to a theater because it gets troduction to theater. very dark, or the clapping is very loud or there are sudden “She said it’s a great idea because her youngest one is things going on, and they are uncomfortable in that envi- only 3 years old, so to have her be able to talk out loud durronment,” Brennan says. “So these relaxed performances ing the show, or if they needed to get up to go to the bathare something that is relatively new, and because we are room, they weren’t getting shushed,” Jordan says. “They part of the community, it was important for us to add sev- didn’t feel inhibited by any of that. So what we’re asking eral of them to the shows that we thought would benefit our audiences is that it’s a shush-free theater zone and kind families.” of anything goes. If we have some young friends coming to In creating the right atmosphere for a relaxed perform- the show who need to roam around or if they want to dance ance, Brennan says she and other people from the theater to the music, there’s a lot of fun music, that is more than actalked with volunteers from local organizations for ideas, ceptable.” such as establishing an activity area in the lobby, lowering In other words, no stink-eyes allowed. the volume on music at times, setting up a quiet room, and “Seussical” features various Dr. Seuss characters, inhaving volunteers on either stage who raise glow lights at cluding The Cat in the Hat (played by Louis Palena), who moments where the audience tends to applause, such as takes on the role of emcee for the evening. The main story after musical numbers and before intermission. is “Horton Hears a Who!” in which the title elephant is de“I was thrilled to be part of it,” she says. “You could tell termined to protect the tiny Whos living in a speck of dust it meant a lot to the performers as well, to be part of a per- he carries, as other characters mock him. Other stories refformance that was giving back to the community.” erenced in the show include “Green Eggs and Ham,” “The Jordan Brennan is directing this run of “Seussical” and Butter Battle Book,” “Yertle the Turtle,” and “The Lorax.” co-directed and starred in “Hairspray.” He said the cast for “It’s a great show for kids to see, very family friendly,” that show didn’t know what to expect heading into the re- says Jordan Brennan, who’s directed the show twice before laxed performance but that after a few minutes, everyone at the Open Air Theatre at Washington Crossing State Park. settled in. “We also have a lot of young actors in the show, so it’s a “Everything else was just as high energy as it normally well rounded show for all ages. The story lines are based on is,” he says. “We found the audience was very receptive, famous Dr. Seuss books, or parts of his books, so I always they were laughing at a lot of the jokes and we got some find it fun to talk with some of the audience members after
FILM By Anthony Stoeckert
They Believe in the City
The New Jersey Film Festival will screen a documentary about people dedicated to bringing Camden back to greatness
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n 2010, the South Camden Theatre Company debuted with a production of “Last Rites,” a play written by Joe Paprzycki, who helped found the theater, located at a spot where Paprzycki’s grandfather once ran a bar in the city of Camden. The idea for the theater was that of Father Michael Doyle, pastor of Camden’s Sacred Heart Church, who first invited Paprzycki to stage his plays in the church’s basement. One of the prime donors to the theater was Pepe Piperno, the CEO of A.C. Moore, a philanthropist, and member Sacred Heart. Both Paprzycki (who was removed as the theater’s producing artistic director in 2016) and Piperno were born and raised in Camden, and their story caught the attention of Douglas Clayton, who lives in Lawrence. Clayton got to know Paprzycki, and then read about the efforts to open the theater. “The opening play was going to be ‘Last Rites’ so my wife and I went to see it,” Clayton says. “And I was so moved by this play I actually wept after the play was over and I thought, ‘This could be a really good topic for a documentary.’” That documentary, “Dovere For Camden,” will be shown Feb. 10 as part of the New Jersey Film Festival at the Rutgers University campus. “Dovere” is an Italian word meaning responsibility and respect. The film tells the story about Camden and a group of citizens dedicated to making the city great again, in part by establishing the theater. “It’s a story told with love and it’s told with great emotion, and Pepe’s the one who really delivers a lot of emotion as he tells his story and his experiences,” Clayton says. Clayton is from Collingswood, which is right near Camden. He and his wife moved to Lawrence in 2013. He works in a talent management office in Princeton, working in development, training, hiring and talent management. He has made some films in corporate training, creating parodies of James Bond and Godfather movies to make training films fun. “I learned a lot about storytelling and film, so that also led me down to this path of wanting to make a documentary,” he says. Finding time to make his 27-minute movie while working a full-time job was a challenge, but Clayton worked on the film weekends and evenings. By the time he was done interviewing people, he had three hours of footage that had to be edited down. “There was one weekend where I locked myself in a hotel room, I was in Europe for business,” he says. “I
Pepe Piperno was born and raised and Camden, and is the CEO of A.C. Moore. He was one of the key figures behind the opening of the South Camden Theatre Company, the story of which is told in the documentary, “Dovere for Camden.” locked myself in my hotel room and worked on it for about 15 hours straight, making a lot of editing decisions for the editor to take care of, and that’s really what helped to push this product over the line and finish it.” The work paid off, and Clayton enjoyed the collaborative nature of film making. “It requires great teamwork, that’s for sure,” he says. “It was a lot of fun but it was a lot of hard work. I found out you need to be tenacious and you need to make decisions. You need to just sink your teeth into it and never let go.” “Dovere for Camden” will be screened as part of the New Jersey Film Festival at Voorhees Hall #105, 71 Hamilton St. on the College Avenue Campus of Rutgers University, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. Tickets cost $12, $10 seniors/students; www.njfilmfest.com; 848-932-8482.
the show and pick out the stories they remember, either from reading it to their kids or reading it as a kid.” The show features a big cast, close to 40 performers. Children’s roles are double cast to give more young performers a chance to be in the show. There are two kids ensembles performing on different nights, and three boys will play the character JoJo McDodd on different weekends of the run. “On our lineup, we wanted to make sure we had very family friendly shows as well as things like ‘A Chorus Line’ and ‘The Producers,’ things that are not really geared toward families, so “Seussical” has always been one of our favorite family events,” Ginny Brennan says. The run will feature the one relaxed performance. A relaxed performance of “The Little Mermaid” is scheduled for July. Another offering designed to open theater to more people are American Sign Language-interpreted performances, the next one of those is scheduled for “Grease” in April.
“Seussical’ will be performed at Music Mountain Theatre, 1483 Route 179, Lambertville, Feb. 2-18. Tickets cost $22, $20 seniors/students/military; www.musicmountaintheatre.org; 609-397-3337.
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February 2, 2018
THINGS TO DO
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“Love, Lies & The Doctor’s Dilemma,” Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough. Joan lives with the great love of her life and in an effort to hide their relationship from her overbearing sister-in-law, she lies about his identity. One little white lie leads to another and then others as Vinny the mob enforcer, a dress-wearing son, and a walking catastrophe neighbor add to the chaos and confusion, through Feb. 4. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $18 seniors/students; www.svptheatre.org. “Witness for the Prosecution,” The Heritage Center, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Agatha Christie’s classic courtroom drama about a dashing young man accused of murdering an older woman for her inheritance, presented by ActorsNET of Bucks County, through Feb. 4. $20, $17 seniors, $15 students; www.actorsnetbucks.org; 215295-3694. “Twentieth Century,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Theater To Go presents Ken Ludwig’s comedy about a train trip from Chicago to New York City that has lots riding on it — including the future of a legendary producer and his Broadway show, through Feb 4. Tickets cost $18, $16 seniors, $14 students/children; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333. “Stones in His Pockets,” McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Two actors play all the parts in this play about extras in a Hollywood movie being filmed in Ireland, through Feb. 11; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. “American Hero,” George Street Playhouse, 103 College Farm Road, New Brunswick. New play Christopher Demos-Brown (author of last year’s “American Son”) that examines how America honors its veterans and the true meaning of heroism, through Feb. 25; www.georgestreetplayhouse.org; 732-246-7717. “Seussical the Musical,” Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. Musical featuring Dr. Seuss characters as the Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, Feb. 2-18. Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m., 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Relaxed performance, Feb. 11, 3 p.m. Tickets cost $22; www.musicmountaintheatre.org; 609-397-3337. “Fly,” Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau St. on the Princeton University campus. Play inspired by the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American Army Air Corps fighters who flew over the skies of Europe and North Africa during World War II. Presented by Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater, featuring senior Nemo Teferi and directed by guest director Whitney White, Feb. 8-10, 8 p.m. Admission is free. For reservations, call 609-258-9220. Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Tony-winning musical packed with magic, romance, and glass slippers, in addition to the Rodgers & Hammerstein’s original songs like “Impossible/It’s Possible,” “In My Own Corner,” “Ten Minutes Ago,” Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 10, 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $35-$98; www.stnj.org; 732-246-7469. CHILDREN’S THEATRE “Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr.,” Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. A school teacher nervous about his first day of teaching, tries to relax by watching TV when various characters show him how to win his students over with imagination and music, through such songs as “Just A Bill,” “Unpack your adjectives” and “Conjunction Junction,” Feb. 10-24. Performances are Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $8; www.musicmountaintheatre.org.
MUSIC CLASSICAL MUSIC Daniil Trifonov, piano, and Matthias Goerne, baritine, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Concert featuring works by Schumann, Berg, and Wolf, Feb. 4, 3 p.m. $25-$65; mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. Dryden Ensemble, Miller Chapel, located on the campus of Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer St., Princeton. Program featuring Bach’s Cantatas 85, 111, and 138. Scored for four solo voices with an ensemble of two oboes, strings, and chamber organ, the
cantatas will feature a quartet of Baroque specialists: soprano Teresa Wakim, mezzo-soprano Kristen Dubenion-Smith, tenor Jason McStoots, and baritone William Shar, Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m. $25; www.drydenensemble.org. Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, Rt 206 at Cherry Hill Road, Princeton. Choral Reading of Schumann, Requiem, Opus & Thompson, Alleluia & Lauridsen, O Magnum Mysterium. Choral singers welcome. No auditions, no rehearsal. Scores will be provided if you need one, Feb. 11, 4 p.m. Admission costs $10 for guests; www.princetonol.com. Brentano String Quartet with pianist Jonathan Biss, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University campus. Program features Mozart’s String Quartet No. 19 in C Major; Webern’s 6 Bagatellen for String Quartet, Op. 9; and Elgar’s Piano Quintet in A Minor, Op. 84. Presented by Princeton University Concerts, Feb. 15, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $25-$40; princetonuniversityconcerts.org; 609-258-9220. Eastern Wind Symphony, Nicholas Auditorium at Rutgers, 85 George St., New Brunswick. “Fiesta!” concert of Spanish and Mexican music. Featuring a guest performance by the JP Stevens HS Wind Ensemble, Feb. 25, 4 p.m. $30, $20 seniors/students; www.easternwindsymphony.org; 215-530-0165.
JAZZ, CABARET, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. Le Cabaret Francais, The Mansion Inn, 9 So. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Cabaret hosted by Barry Peterson, with lyric books, sing-along and special performing guests, first Wednesday of each month, 7:45-10 p.m. $10 drink minimum; 215-740-7153. Singer Song Fighters Open Mic, Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell. Round-up of local artists, hosted each month by John Francis Quinn. February’s guests include Eliza Edens, Chris Chadwick, and Bill Omeara. The first hour, from 7 to 8 pm, will be dedicated to an open mic of original music. Musicians can sign up at the box office between 6 and 7 p.m., Feb. 7, 7 p.m. www.hopewelltheater.com; 609-466-1964. Laugh & Love Red Cabaret Show, Masonic Temple, 100 Barrack St., Trenton. Norwood Young, of Ewing Township, will headline a cabaret show. Young was a winning contestant on “Star Search” in the 1980s and later was the lead singer of the jazz band, Pieces of a Dream. She will be joined by Luenell, an actress and stand-up comedian, Feb. 9, 8 p.m. $40; 609-577-5672. Arts Council of Princeton’s Cabernet Cabaret, Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. Sixth annual Cabernet-infused performance with Sarah Donner and special guests Mark Applegate, Matthew Campbell, and Rebecca Mullaney for a night of live music filled with drama, romance and comedy, Feb. 16, 7 p.m. A tapas reception provided by Mediterra Restaurant will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $18 seniors/students; artscouncilofprinceton.org; 609-924-8777. Tony Trischka, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton. Banjo player will perform a concert of progressive acoustic music, Feb. 16, 8:15 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $10 students and people under 22; www.princetonfolk.org; 609-799-0944. “The Magic of Disney Love Songs,” Bordentown Regional Middle School, 50 Dunn’s Mill Road, Bordentown. Alexis Cole will sing songs including “When You Wish Upon A Star” from “Pinocchio” and “So This is Love” from “Cinderella.” Cole will be joined by music director Scott Archangel and backed by a jazz ensemble, string quartet and the Bordentown Regional Middle School Chorus, March 11, 3 p.m. $20, $5 students; 609-2985465.
MUSEUMS
Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton. “Hold: A Meditation on Black Aesthetics,” During the 1960s, black artists and intellectuals embraced the idea of a black aesthetic as an ideological alternative to Eurocentric notions of beauty and taste. Since then, black aesthetics has served more broadly as a site of convergence across the African diaspora, weaving a history of placelessness and belonging, support and constraint, holding and being held. The works in this exhibition, ranging from the 1950s to the present, embody various ways the aesthetic realm has enabled reimaginings of blackness, through Feb. 11; “Rouge: Michael Kenna,” photographs by Kenna of the Rouge plant in Dearborn, Michigan, through Feb. 11. Hours: Tues.-Wed., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Admission is free; artmuseum.princeton.edu; 609-258-3788. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton. “A Gentleman’s Pursuit: The Commodore’s Greenhouse” Exhibit reveals the findings at Morven from Hunter Research’s excavation of one of New Jersey’s earliest greenhouses, Feb. 16 through June 3. Opening event, Feb. 15, 6-7:30 p.m. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10, $8 seniors/students; morven.org; 609-924-8144. Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St. (at George Street) on the College Avenue Campus of Rutgers, New Brunswick. Cats vs. Dogs: Illustrations for Children’s Literature. Featuring more than 40 drawings and collages by Frank Asch, Mary Chalmers, Tony Chen, Roger Duvoisin, Shari Halpern, Lois Lenski, Ward Schumaker, and Art Seiden. The exhibition emphasizes the strength of visual elements in storytelling, especially for children learning how to read, through June 24, 2018. This exhibit is open to the public Fridays through Sundays. Museum hours: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free; www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu; 848-932-7237.
GALLERIES
Artists’ Gallery, 18 Bridge St., Lambertville. “Naturally Inspired,” 4x4 winter group exhibition. Works by Bill Jersey, Maxine Shore, Beatrice Bork and Joe Kazimierczyk showcasing the great outdoors, through Feb. 4. Hours: Thurs.-Sun. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.lambertvillearts.com. Gallery 14, 14 Mercer St., Hopewell. “Imagine This,” photography by Charles Miller, through Feb. 4. Hours: Sat.-Sun. noon to 5 p.m. www.photogallery14.com; 609-333-8511. D&R Greenway Land Trust, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton. “Feather & Flight: Juried Exhibit,” celebrating birds, as well as highlighting conservation’s significant role in supporting crucial travel patterns for the 4,000 species that migrate, through Feb. 9. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.drgreenway.org; 609-924-4646. Considine Gallery at Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, 1200 Stuart
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE “RIGHT FOR THE JOB” By LEE TAYLOR ACROSS 1 Code __ 4 “Rubáiyát” poet 8 Regional UN headquarters since 1946 14 Slather 19 Lead-in for carte or mode 20 “__ la France!” 21 Brought up 22 Jobs creation 23 Australian island state 25 Mysterious 26 Capricious notions 27 Aptly named therapist? 29 Misfortunes 31 Like many a tree at Christmas 32 __-friendly 33 Self-described “King of All Media” 34 Largest continent 35 Frat party wear 36 Electric car brand 38 One of the Gershwins 39 Aptly named dietitian? 42 Capital with a Viking Ship Museum 44 With no exceptions 46 Sharp 47 Pull a fast one on 51 Small test 52 Mangabeys, e.g. 54 Thought of but not shared 55 Goes back to the front, perhaps 57 URL ending 58 King’s domain 59 Ties off in surgery 61 Cats native to much of the Americas 66 Unit on the set 67 Mexican coin 68 Prominent Dumbo feature 70 Mine access 71 TV’s Buffy and Faith, e.g. 73 Moral consideration 77 Set of furniture 78 Startling word 79 Shade-tolerant garden plant
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Road, Princeton. “Lenses on Cuba.” Exhibit inspired by images taken by members of the extended Stuart community during a visit to Cuba, through Feb. 16. Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. when school is in session. www.stuartschool.org. Artworks, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton. “Human/Landscape,” a collection by four artists who share an interest in the natural world and an impulse toward personal narratives, through Feb. 24; “Decomposing Vistas,” solo exhibit of painting and fiber pieces by Philadelphia-based artist Jenna Howell. The exhibit features oil paintings and silk fiber pieces that speak to dichotomy of the vast picturesque landscapes seen on postcards and beauty Howell finds in deteriorating landscapes, through Feb. 24. For more information, go to artworkstrenton.org or call 609-394-9436. Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren St., Plainsboro. Artist Mimi Zhong will exhibit pastels. Her representational works include landscapes, still life, and portraits, through Feb. 27. Reception, Feb. 10, noon to 2 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 609-275-2897. Nassau Club, 6 Mercer St., Princeton. Long Island painter and commercial fishing and sailing captain Bob Sullivan will exhibit never shown before still life and plein air oil paintings. The exhibition will offer for sale framed original canvases painted during the artist’s last two years’ travels in Ireland, the Hamptons and Maine, through March 4. Brodsky Gallery, Chauncey Conference Center, Educational Testing Service, 660 Rosedale Road, Princeton. “Then and Now,” oil and pastel paintings by Janet Purcell. Exhibit includes a new body of work by Purcell — eight pastel paintings, all created at the historic Hopewell Train Station as part of the Artists at the Station group, through March 6; www.janpurcellart.com. The Gallery at Mercer County Community College, Communications Building on MCCC’s West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. “Passing the Palette: Arts Educators and Students,” showcasing the talents of high school art teachers and their students, through March 8. Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wed. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. www.mccc.edu/gallery. Arts Council of Princeton’s Taplin Gallery, Paul Robeson Center for the Arts,102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. Heroes of Comic Art, featuring original published artworks by Jack Kirby, Gil Kane, Carmine Infantino, Joe Kubert, Curt Swan, John Buscema, Jack Davis, Steve Ditko and other great artists that created many of the comic heroes that we enjoy in today’s books and films, through March 10. Presentation on the art of comic stripping led by Patrick McDonnell, creator of “Mutts” comic strip, Feb. 3, 1 p.m. Workshop, Super Heroes Like Me, led by local illustrator/author Rashad Malik Davis, Feb. 24, 1-5 p.m. For more information, go to artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609924-8777. Millstone River Gallery at Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center, 100 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro. “Art for a Wintry Season,” mixed media exhibit featuring works by Lauren Curtis, Mary M. Michaels, Debra Pisacreta, and Mickie Rosen, through April 20. For more information, go to princetonphotoclub.org. Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library, 65 Olden Street, Princeton University campus. “Learning to Fight, Fighting to Learn: Education in Times of War,” exhibition at World War I and its effect on education, drawing from the university srchives and the public policy papers of Princeton University Library, through June 2018. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. during the academic year; library.princeton.edu. Gourgaud Gallery, Town Hall, 23A N. Main St., Cranbury. “Art from The Trenton Community A-Team.” The Trenton Community A-TEAM supports, develops, and promotes self-taught, local artists because art can be transformative by reframing the artist’s connectedness to self and others and by enhancing community pride, Feb. 3-23. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reception, Feb. 3, 1-3 p.m. Closed Monday, Feb. 19. Also open Feb. 18, 1-3 p.m.
Getting Funny in Red Bank Comedian Jim Norton will perform at the Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank, Feb. 9, 8 p.m. Norton is the co-host of “The Jim Norton & Sam Roberts Show” on SiriusXM Satellite Radio. His stand-up comedy special “Mouthful of Shame” is available on Netflix. Tickets cost $28-$48; ww.countbasietheatre.org; 732-842-9000. www.cranburyartscouncil.org. Princeton University School of Architecture North Gallery. “Aldo Rossi: The Architecture and Art of the Analogous City.” Second retrospective of Aldo Rossi (19311997) in the United States since 1979 offers a new assessment of his multifaceted achievements as architect, designer, and theorist of architecture and the city, Feb. 5 through March 30. Opening, Feb. 5, 6 p.m. soa.princeton.edu/aldorossi.
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The Lawrence Library PlayFest, 2751 Brunswick Pike Route 1, Lawrenceville. The Lawrence Headquarters Branch Library is hosting PlayFest, its annual one-act play festival, April 28. The Festival directors are seeking actors to fill a variety of roles in the staged readings from the selected works of local playwrights. The audition consists of a cold reading from selected scripts and will be held at the library, Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m., March 3, 1-4 p.m., March 5, 6SUBMISSIONS 8 p.m. To schedule an audition, interested actors should conNew Jersey Equine Artists’ Association “NJEAA Art tact branch manager James Damron at jdamron@mcl.org or of the Horse.” Prallsville Mills, Stockton. Seeking submis- call 609-989-6915. sions of horse art in all mediums. Entry deadline is March 1. Exhibit is May 20-June 17. For more information and/or prospectus, email xochitlb@comcast.net. SweetART Market, Arts Council of Princeton’s pop-up studio, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton. Valentine-themed sale of original work by local Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Lavell artists. Attendees can expect unique jewelry, ceramics, Crawford, Feb. 2-3, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., $32; Open Mic glassware, textiles, sweet treats and other forms of fine art Night, Feb. 7, 8 p.m., $5; Joe List, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m., Feb. and craft for gift-giving, Feb. 9, 5-8 p.m., Feb. 10, 10-5 p.m. 9-10, 7:30, 9:45 p.m., $20; www.stressfactory.com; 732- artscouncilofprinceton.org; 609-924-8777. State Theatre New Jersey Family Day, State Theatre, 545-4242. Princeton Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Families can spend West Windsor. Shuli, Feb. 9; catcharisingstar.com; 609-987- the Presidents Day holiday enjoying dozens of performances, workshops, and hands-on activities—many of them 8018. free—plus costumed characters, face painting, balloon animals, sing-a-longs, a photo booth, coloring station, food, and more, Feb. 19, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. There will be three Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Cen- performances of “Mr. Popper’s Penguins,” beginning at 10 ter, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. Weekly Wednesday Con- a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. for which tickets cost $25-$35; tra Dance, Feb. 7, 8-10:30 p.m. (Instruction at 7:30 p.m.), www.stnj.org; 732-246-7469. “Water, Water Everywhere and not a Drop to Waste: $10; Saturday English Country Dance, Feb. 10, 8-11 p.m. (instruction at 7:30 p.m.), $11; www.princetoncountry- Water Features in the Home Landscape,“ D&R Greenway’s Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place, dancers.org. M R Square Dance Club, Saint Luke’s (Episcopal) Princeton. Lecture by John Black, president of the Native Church, 1620 Prospect St. Ewing. Weekly progressive Plant Society of New Jersey, on how to design and install dances. No prior experience is needed. Please be prompt. water features in the home garden, Feb. 22, 7 p.m. AdmisTuesdays 7:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation; sion is free. To register, email rsvp@drgreenway.org or call 609-924-4646. richd1squarerounddancer@msn.com; 609-844-1140.
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PACKET PICKS Feb. 2-3 LAB Spotlight Play reading at McCarter McCarter Theatre and New York’s Public Theater will present a reading of Nathan Alan Davis’ “Protect the Beautiful Place” as part of McCarter’s LAB play workshop program. From Princeton University Lecturer in Theatre Nathan Alan Davis comes the first in a trilogy of new plays about a multi-generational AfricanAmerican family. After the recent death of her husband, Gail works hard to keep her rural Illinois household running and to ensure her daughter, mother-in-law, and grandson are happy and healthy. Performances: Feb. 2-3 at 7 p.m. at McCarter’s the Roger S. Berlind Theatre, 91 University Place in Princeton. Tickets cost $25; mccarter.org; 609-258-2787.
Feb. 6 ‘Hollywood in the White House’ at library The Princeton Public Library will present a lecture “Hollywood in the White House,” beginning at 6:30 p.m. Film historian Max Alvarez will give an overview of Hollywood films and television show about U.S. presidents spanning 84 years. Scenes and discussions of such political science favorites as “House of Cards,” “Veep,” “Dr. Strangelove,” “Seven Days in May,” “Nixon,” and the bizarre “Gabriel Over the White House” will be featured. The library is located at 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. For more information, go to www.princetonlibrary.org or call 609-924-9529.
Feb. 8 Poetry Circle at Lawrence Library The next poetry circle at the Lawrence library will spotlight the work of Bob Dylan, beginning at 7 p.m. A musician whose lyrics have been described as poetry that fed on the blues, gospel, and traditional American folk songs, Bob Dylan has always been controversial, but he remains a volcanic creative force that erupts into brilliant music at unpredictable intervals. And now he is our latest American Nobel prize winner in literature. Registration is suggested: email lawprogs@ mcl.org or call 609989-6920.
Feb. 9-10 SweetART Market at Arts Council The Arts Council of Princeton will present its SweetART Market Valentinethemed sale, Feb. 9, 5-8 p.m. and Feb. 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the arts council’s pop-up studio, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton. The sale will offer original work by local artists. Attendees can expect unique jewelry, ceramics, glassware, textiles, sweet treats and other forms of fine art and craft for gift-giving. For more information, go to artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-924-8777.
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Painting a bright future The print hanging on the wall of my apartment conveys a joyful scene of a young girl feeding pigeons in the East Pyne courtyard on the Princeton University campus. The artwork with its delicate lines, soft pastel colors, and a dreamy, ethereal quality, was painted by Princeton artist Marina Ahun, who now is facing a far gloomier picture in her life. She was one of the 35 Princetonians displaced by the devastating and tragic Dec. 27 fire at the Griggs Farm apartment complex that resulted in the death of one person. Marina Ahun, best known as watercolor artist who also has produced critically acclaimed works with oils and acrylics, is trying her best to put a positive glaze over her current situation. She is uninjured, has warm clothes to wear and has a place to rest her weary head, thanks to the “amazing” support of so many Princeton residents, Princeton emergency service personnel, Princeton’s social services providers, and Princeton Community Housing personnel. She also is happy about her ability to host a rather unusual fire sale of giclee prints of her original paintings. (Giclee refers to a technology for fine art reproduction using a high-quality inkjet printer to make individual copies.) Even though she had no insurance and lost her art studio, art supplies, computer (containing the files of her artwork), and several of her original pieces of art, she has hope for her future. Ahun still has her reputation — the only artist ever to be licensed and commissioned by Princeton University. And she still has images of her artwork, because they were backed up on a friend’s offsite computer. “Amen for that,” she said. Thanks to the existence of these images, she can produce giclee prints on demand, and that is exactly what she is doing as a way of raising the money to rebuild her studio. The displaced Griggs Farm resi-
Artist Marina Ahun is known for her renderings of Princeton scenes. dents all are dealing with the shock of the event and the enormous difficulty of going forward. “My heart goes out to everyone affected,” said Ahun, whose mind is etched “probably permanently” with images of the fire and the aftermath mess in her apartment. “I never will forget Wednesday, Dec. 27, 9 p.m.,” said Ahun, who has lived at Griggs Farm for 10 years. “I was working at home, I smelled something — an electric smell, not a comforting cooking smell. I saw smoke in my neighbor’s apartment, heard the beeping of a smoke detector, ran outside without enough clothing in the bitter cold, and watched in shock as the firefighters battled with such determination and bravery.” The shock deepened when she was allowed back into her apartment to see a very ugly picture of destruction. Much of the damage in her apartment was not due to flames, but due to ice, snow, and frozen insulation materials caked over her artwork and other possessions. “It was all so
numbing, physically and emotionally,” she said. The 55-year-old native of Russia was educated at the prestigious Ilya Repin St. Petersburg Art State Academic Institute of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture. After graduating in 1986, she found a job in Uzbekistan as an archeological artist recording and documenting finds in the local digs. She married an archeology and history professor from Uzbekistan, had a daughter, but was unable to pursue her desired career in fine art in Uzbekistan, because she is Russian and a woman, she said. The Soviet Union collapsed, Uzbekistan became a more hostile environment for Russian nationals, and Ahun and her family decided to emigrate. Because her husband was a native of Uzbekistan and was in a much less precarious political situation than she was, they decided that she should leave for America immediately, and the family would join her later. She arrived in New York City in 2002 on a
tourist visa and applied for political asylum. After a thorough and long vetting process by the U.S. State Department, she was granted asylum and settled in Trenton. Then came the “miracle” that changed her life. She discovered the nearby town of Princeton and its “wonderful campus with such beautiful buildings.” Drawing on her graphic and architectural design training, she found artistic magic in the “breathtaking” buildings. She just sat down with her watercolors and started painting the buildings, the courtyards, the pathways and people interacting with the campus. Staff members in the Princeton University Communications Department discovered her discovering the architecture on the campus and “encouraged me to follow my passion,” she said. The university bought her work and commissioned her to do other campus paintings. Princeton holds 18 of her original watercolors in its permanent collection and used her work as the basis of an 18-month university calendar in 2011. Even though her husband and now 29-year-old daughter managed to join her in the United States, her marriage ended, but her career continued to progress. Eager to challenge herself artistically, she explored the territory between realism and abstraction in her series of the “world’s greatest city,” titled “New York Scenes.” Furthermore, she recently became one of only a handful of women in the world to paint the “complex” and “fascinating beauty” of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, which she discovered when visiting New Hope, Pennsylvania. Ahun , who composes her detailed and delicate paintings with brushes — no pens — is determined to build her future as an artist with her love of shapes and buildings that “speak to her heart.”
Princeton community joins forces with ‘Migrations’ By Anthony Stoeckert Features Editor For the Princeton community, 2018 is the year of “Migrations.” That’s the name of an initiative that will involve departments from Princeton University and various nonprofit organizations examining the theme of migrations through exhibits, lectures, live performance and screenings. In an event announcing “Migrations” on held Jan. 22 at the Princeton Public Library, James Steward, director of the Princeton University Art Museum, said the idea for the initiative started a year ago, in the wake of the 2016 election. “If you think back to early last year, one of the things that I think I, and probably all of us were reading a lot about, and still are, was the issue of immigration in this country,” Steward said during the event. “Certainly, [it’s] a topic that had come to the top of the list in the wake of the election.” He said that after the election, a number of local organizations met at the library to talk about ways to explore immigration. “I was so happily reminded by the extraordinary resources and energies to be found in this community and particularly motivated to think about ways that in collaborating, we might reach beyond our usual partners,” Steward said. That meant not just cultural groups but organizations involved in social services. And rather than limit the theme to immigration of people, the groups saw an opportunity to talk about movement of wildlife, and even ideas, to make the initiative more encompassing. “And the result certainly has been that,” Steward said. “We’ve had an extraordinary outpouring of interest from various organizations.” Organizations involved in “Migrations” include Princeton University Art Museum, The Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, McCarter Theatre, the Witherspoon-Jackson Historical and Cultural Society, Womanspace, and the Princeton Public Library. Highlights of initiative include: The exhibit “Migration and Material Alchemy” at the Princeton University Art Museum, featuring work by 12 contemporary artists who address issues such as cultural continuity, the AIDS crisis, environmental
degradation and population displacement. The exhibit is on view through July 29. The exhibition Crossing Borders at The Hun School of Princeton examining the flight of refugees through Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Yannis Behrakis’ coverage of the recent migrant crisis in Greece as well as images taken by Hun School students and faculty during their firsthand exploration of border and migration issues along the boundaries of the United States and Mexico. The exhibit Rex Goreleigh: Migrant Worker’s Witness features the work of Goreleigh, an African-American artist, known for his Migrant Series, which brought to light the conditions faced by African American migrant laborers on the farms of central New Jersey in the 1950s through the 1970s. It will be presented by the Historical Society of Princeton, Feb. 7 through June 24. Rhizome Theater Company will present the interactive performance “Nice Town, Normal People” featuring live, original music and a script based on excerpts from nearly 100 interviews related to the theme of “home,” conducted by Kyle Berlin, Princeton University student and representative of a new nonprofit community theater company in Princeton. Performances will take place Feb. 1723. Princeton University Art Museum will host the exhibit “Photography and Belonging,” which will investigate the ways in which human experiences of belonging and alienation have long been both subject and effect of photography, Feb. 24 through Sept. 30. The Princeton Adult School will present a series of classes titled “This Land is Your Land, This Land is My Land . . . “ Immigration and the U.S., which will look at immigration in its many manifestations — historical, economic, social, political, legal, religious and musical. The classes will be offered Feb. 27 through April 24. The Open Archive: An Immigrant Story event at the Historical Society of Princeton on Feb. 28 will allow visitors to interact with littleseen artifacts and documents from the Historical Society of Princeton’s collection and then be encouraged to make observations and ask questions of the Curator of Collections and Research.
James Steward, director of Princeton University Art Museum, at the press conference announcing “Migrations,” a program that will feature exhibits, lectures and live performances. On March 5, Labyrinth Books will host and author talk with Neel Mukherjee and Jhumpa Lahiri, who will discuss “A Life Apart,” the first of four author talks in a Migrations-related series at Labyrinth. Mukherjee is the author of “A Life Apart” and winner of the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain Award for best fiction. Jhumpa Lahiri is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and teaches creative writing at the Lewis Center for the Arts. The Princeton Public Library will present a screening of “Winged Migration” on March 11. The film is a portrait of winter bird migration filmed on all seven continents over four years. Professor Judith Zinis of Ocean County College will lead a post-screening discussion on the role of music in the making of this documentary and others. McCarter Theatre will host the 15th anniversary production of the play “Crowns,” March 13 through April 1. The play explores a young woman’s discovery of self when she returns to her Southern roots. Directed by Regina Taylor and based on the book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry. On March 21, the Princeton Garden Theatre will screen the 1991 movie Daughters of the Dust, which looks at the Gullah culture of the sea islands off the coast of South Carolina and Georgia, where African folkways were maintained well into the 20th century — one of the last bastions of these mores in America. Centurion Ministries and Arts
Council of Princeton will host an exhibit of photographs collected by Centurion Ministries features portraits of formerly incarcerated individuals who were exonerated after serving time for crimes that they did not commit, April 6 through June 1. On April 7 and 8, the Program in Latin American Studies at Princeton University will present a music conference: De Canciones y Cancioneros: Music and Literary Sources of the Luso-Hispanic Song Tradition. Princeton University Art Museum will host a conversation with Photographer Fazal Sheikh and Eduardo Cadava, professor of English at Princeton University, April 12. The talk will deal with the politics of migration and exclusion, particularly as related to Executive Order 13769 of Jan. 27, 2017. This order blocked entry into the United States for citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. Morven Museum & Garden will host Salon on Stockton: A Little Literary Festival in Princeton, featuring four writers on war and migration, April 14. The photography exhibition Our Town-Princeton will be on view April 14-20. The exhibit will feature commissioned work of artist Carolyn Scott, celebrating Princeton residents from many countries and with many migration stories at the Center of Theological Inquiry. For a complete listing of events, go to princetonmigrations.org.
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Hundreds wine and dine at NMG’s Chocolate & Wine event By Jennifer Amato Managing Editor
Mouths were moving at a record pace on Jan. 27 — mostly because people were eating sweet treats, drinking wine samples and talking with old friends for most of the afternoon. At Newspaper Media Group’s fourth annual Chocolate & Wine event, more than 600 people meandered through the Reflections Ballroom at Vibe Tap & Grill in Hazlet. Accessorize Me Please, Anyae’s Intimate Apparel, Avery Designs, Bath Fitter, Bound for Travel, 2 Chicks With Chocolate, Duck Donuts, ESBE Designs, Goodway Bakerey, Gourmet Creations, Grape Beginnings, Laurel’s Jewelry Creations, Laurimar, Lily’s Chocolate Paradise, Manifesto Handmade Jewelry, Nayaz Boutique, Neschanic Valley Beekeepers, Nothing Bundt Cakes, NY Life, On Your Mark Chocolatier, Origami Owl, Park Lane Jewelry, Penelope‘s Traveling Boutique, PK’s Kreations, Popcorn for the People, Princeton Village Astrology, Shen Yun Performing Arts, The Broken Shell, The Cocoa Exchange and The Silver Boss featured items on display for the hundreds of attendees who visited the venue. Sponsors included BCB Bayshore and Amboy Bank, with a raffle sponsored by Fords Jewelers. Rianna Rea, Lena Sharesky and Brett Tarleton, of Long Branch, said they enjoyed Nothing Bundt Cakes and Duck Donuts the most. “It’s about being able to try new things,” Rea said. “All the vendors are great.” “And of course, the wine,” Sharesky said. Rea mentioned that since they are 23 years old, it’s a good way to learn about wine. Rea enjoyed her psychic reading, saying, “I definitely want to do a longer session.” Standing near The Rich Warfield Trio in the main ballroom, Rea noted that the music in the background was a nice touch. With her display right in front of the trio, Lily Leong of Lily’s Chocolate Paradise was entertained throughout the afternoon. She read about the event on NJVendors.com, deciding to try her hand at selling homemade chocolate covered turtles, sea salt caramels, pistachio bark, sriracha cashews, vanilla pizzelles and Palmier cookies. “This started from my love of chocolate pretzels,” she said of her hobby, which she turned into a full-time business in March 2017. “I started making them when my daughter was born. While my daughter slept, I was bored.” Driving from suburban Philadelphia, she said, “I’m excited to be here. It’s a good turnout.” She even displayed chocolate-covered fortune cookies, Chinese jewelry boxes and wine bottle covers designed in the fashion of Asian dresses. “I like arts and crafts, but I get to sell it so it’s
really rewarding,” she said. “Chocolate is a really fun business. If you’re not happy, it makes you happy. If you’re happy, it makes you happier.” Various vendors were also on site to provide attendees with a reprieve from their sugar highs. Lori Kaye of North Brunswick took the drive from Middlesex County to attend last year’s Chocolate & Wine event at Branches in West Long Branch as a guest. This year, she decided to bring her jewelry from Origami Owl to showcase as a vendor. “I know there is a lot of traffic and a lot of good attendance so I felt it would be a good spot to be out there,” she said of joining this year with a booth. “I think people who like chocolate and wine tend to gravitate toward nice jewelry as well . . . so it’s a great way for me to get into a new territory in this area and a great way for me to make new connections and meet new people.” A self-described “chocolate and wine addict,” she said she and her daughter, Melissa, were hoping to sample some items, but with the constant volume of attendees, they were busy for most of the afternoon. Kaye said she appreciated the visibility a newspaper company has in holding events that are geared toward a different audience. “By having a different kind of advertisement, it gets me a new audience,” she said. One of NMG’s own, graphic designer Diane Avery, agreed, saying, “This brings the community together — not only one community, but a group of communities — especially since we have many local papers.” Avery began creating her own jewelry more than three years ago when she made a pair of earrings for her friend at work. This year, she introduced some new pieces at Chocolate & Wine, such as small bottle charms with trinkets and sand inside. “I think there is a lot of variety that brings in a lot of different people,” she said. “A lot of people like the wine and like the chocolate and a lot of people love the jewelry.” May Pragliola of Hazlet was happy to be introduced to a slew new vendors — and right in her hometown. Her friend Vicki Sapienza invited her to the event, and she “thought having chocolate and chocolate wine is very appealing.” “It gets people out, participating in their community,” she said. “We need more events in our community that people can go out to.” She also had lunch afterward at Vibe, which was a convenient choice for attendees looking to have a meal — after finishing their dessert.”The new venue was great. Fran and her team were wonderful to work with. They were extremely accommodating. We will definitely look to work with them again,” Newspaper Media Group Director of Marketing and Events Angela Smith said about the team at Reflections and Vibe. “I think the event went well. I heard from my vendors who were happy with the new
The Vibe of Hazlet was the location for the Chocolate and Wine Event on Jan 27.
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Nadine and Jules Gilder, of Toms River, enjoy some of the chocolate samplings at the Chocolate and Wine Event held at The Vibe in Hazlet on Jan. 27. venue and with the turnout. It was nice because we heard from a lot of people that this was their first time at the event, so I’m hopeful that bringing it to Hazlet helped us reach more of our readers.”The next community events for NMG
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You Should Be Dancing (To Classical Music) Princeton University Concerts’ next Dancebreak event will share a different side of Bach By Anthony Stoeckert Features Editor
Princeton University Concerts wants to get people dancing — to the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. This season, the concert series is offering a program called Dancebreak as part of its PUC125: Performances Up Close series, which take place at Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University campus. The next concert in the series, titled “Bach and Beyond,” will feature violinist Jennifer Koh performing Bach’s “Chaconne” from his Violin Partita No. 2 in D minor. Koh will perform two concerts on Feb. 8 that feature the Chaconne and music that it inspired, beginning at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. In between the concerts, ticket holders for either performance will be invited to the Dancebreak event, which will feature a baroque dance lesson taught by Carlos Fittante, a professional dance teacher. “The idea of that [PUC125] series is to take people as close to the music as possible,” says Dasha Koltunyuk, marketing and outreach manager for Princeton University Concerts. “We literally seat them on stage with the performer for these short, hour-long concerts. They’ve been very popular so far. This year all of the concerts revolve around folk music and music of the vernacular. We thought given that, how cool would it be to actually get people dancing to this folk music as it originally would have been danced to.” The first Dancebreak event took place in November, in between concerts by Cristina Pato, a Galician bagpipe player. Koltunyuk says the idea is get people involved with the music they hear at the concert. And during Pato’s concert, the dancing continued after the lesson.
Princeton University Concerts has introduced “Dancebreak” events this season, with the first one taking place in November. “Christina Pata actually came to the Dancebreak,” Koltunyuk says. “She came to the dance class and was so inspired by it that at her 9 o’clock concert, she got people dancing on stage.” Pata had high praise for the series, which takes place at the Nassau Presbyterian Church, across from Richardson.
“If music has the ability of speaking unspeakable emotions, dance has the ability of bringing them to life as a community,” she wrote to Koltunyuk after the concerts in Princeton. “The Dancebreak series was a historical occasion for my community, for Galicians of the world; Princeton University Concerts created that safe, sacred space, in which we all felt at
home, at a Galician home in this case.” She added that she and concertgoers learned something new together and that excitement, fun and love were added to the concerts through Dancebreak. “Princeton University Concerts created a new way of opening the door, reminding us why music has the power to bring us together and create/re-create communities,” she wrote. One of the goals of the series is to show a different side of classical music. “We think of classical right now as something that’s other, that’s separate from our life, but it started out as just music, it wasn’t called classical, it was music people heard around them,” Koltunyuk says. For example, the Bach music Koh will play was written in the 17th century as dance music. “He wrote a lot of dance music,” Koltunyuk says. “When we listen to Bach now, we don’t really think of the dance element but what these Dancebreaks aim to do is to show that this was a part of the vernacular. This was a part of everyday life and this was something that people were engaging in, in a very active and fun way.” The Dance break series for this season will conclude Feb. 28 with a Scandinavian dance class to be taught in between sets by the Danish String Quartet. Jennifer Koh will perform concerts featuring Bach’s Chaconne at Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University campus, Feb. 8, 6 p.m., 9 p.m. A Dancebreak event will take place at Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau St., Princeton, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets to the concert cost $25. The Dancebreak event is free to ticket holders. For more information, go to princetonuniversityconcerts.org.
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Eric Cassara, R.D.
Food is the medicine: the role of nutrition in eating disorders
For people who suffer from eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia, malnutrition can have serious and even life-threatening consequences. And though there is no one diet that will cure an eating disorder, when it comes to treatment, food is the medicine. Nutritional therapy is a key component of care at the Princeton Center for Eating Disorders Care at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center (PMPMC), which provides treatment for adults, adolescents and children as young as 8 years old who are suffering from anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders.
Malnutrition affects body and mind Eating disorders are mental illnesses in which the central anxiety has to do with food and eating. As opposed to spiders or heights, two things people commonly fear, eating is not something that can be avoided without serious medical and psychological consequences. Although it can be argued that the physical symptoms of starvation may seem fairly obvious, many individuals do not realize the neurological component to malnutrition. When the brain becomes malnourished, it can have negative consequences on a person’s mood, behavior, appetite regulation, relationships, and can even distort a person’s perception about their own body weight and shape. Additionally, malnutrition can lead to many dan-
gerous health complications, such as: • Low blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing rate • Poor growth in height and weight • Interruption of sexual development • Heart problems that can lead to abnormal heart rhythms • Brittle bones and risk of bone fractures • Abnormal electrolytes (minerals in the blood or other body fluids) • Dehydration • Slow emptying of the stomach • Constipation • Loss of, or irregular menstrual periods • Dry skin, hair loss and lanugo hair (fine hair that can grow all over the skin) • Inability to concentrate Can diet cure an eating disorder? There are six key nutrients that are vital to the human body: protein, carbohydrate, fat, water, vitamins, and minerals. Each nutrient is required for vital bodily functions and all are needed in order to maintain good health. It is essential that people consume a variety of different foods in order to ensure their body is supplied with all of the nutrition it needs. There is no special, specific diet that will cure an eating disorder. The initial step to recovery begins with the process of restoring a patient’s weight and normalizing their eating behaviors. This means the individual is able to eat enough to meet their nutritional needs and energy re-
quirements, and is comfortable eating a variety of different foods. It is common for some people with eating disorders to become overwhelmed by the fear that specific foods, or entire food groups, will cause them to gain weight or will harm their health. The anxiety associated with consuming these “fear foods” can be extremely hard for someone to overcome. However, gradually increasing food variety and quantity of food helps to soothe these fears, while ensuring the body is adequately nourished. Nutritional rehab key to treatment The process of nutritional rehabilitation is complex and varies depending on an individual’s unique caloric requirements. For individuals with restrictive eating disorders, such as anorexia, weight restoration and nutritional rehabilitation are essential to treatment. The weight restoration process requires the consumption of larger quantities of food until a healthy weight is restored. This is because restrictive eating disorders disrupt the body’s normal metabolic rate for a long period of time. The basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the amount of energy that the body naturally consumes at rest and supports vital functions of life: digestion, breathing, and maintaining a normal body temperature. When a person is at a very low weight as a result of an eating disorder, their BMR drastically slows
down to conserve as much energy as possible. This is a protective response, controlled by the brain. With nutritional rehabilitation, the brain responds to correct the body for this period of starvation, causing a person’s BMR to significantly increase. Therefore, the amount of calories they need to consume must also dramatically increase in order to accommodate and restore weight. The appropriate target weight for weight restoration may differ from person to person, even if they are the same age and height. It is important to note that a healthy weight cannot be determined by appearance, body mass index or a person’s own goal weight. For adolescent patients, in addition to the food needed to regain lost weight, the growing body will require more food to fuel physical development and catch up on delayed growth. For people with binging and purging eating disorders, it is not the quantity, but the quality of food that matters, especially if they have not lost weight. In these cases, nutrition therapy focuses on spreading the calories into a normal pattern of meals and snacks in order to avoid periods of fasting, which may trigger binging and purging episodes. At the Princeton Center for Eating Disorders at PMPMC, patients have access to a wide range of nutrition therapy services, including individual counseling with a registered dietitian, throughout their
treatment. Patients may take an active role in menu planning, participate in experiential nutrition activities and attend nutrition education groups. Mealtime support is offered at every meal, and a relaxing environment is promoted to help decrease anxiety associated with eating. Recovery takes work Long-term recovery from an eating disorder is possible. Early recognition, as well as early and aggressive intervention, is crucial to recovery. Interventions such as weight restoration,
nutritional rehabilitation, disrupting and stopping dangerous or disordered behaviors, and psychological support are the keys to the recovery process. To learn more about the Princeton Center for Eating Disorders at PMPMC, go to www.princetonhcs.org or call 877-932-8935.
Eric Cassara, R.D., is a registered dietitian and nutrition therapist with the Center for Eating Disorders Care at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center.
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) Fox & Roach, REALTORS® recently honored Mercer County sales associates for their sales performance for November and December at a bi-monthly Breakfast of Champions. Sales associates honored by (standing, right) Joan Docktor, BHHS Fox & Roach president; include (sitting, l to r) *Maria GarciaHerreros, Hamilton-Robbinsville Home Marketing Center (HMC); Allison Hamilton, HamiltonRobbinsville HMC; *Yael Zakut, Princeton HMC; *Lorraine Fazekas, Hamilton-Robbinsville HMC; Kimberly Witkowski, Hamilton-Robbinsville HMC; Donna Murray, Princeton HMC; Angela Tucker, Princeton Junction Office; (standing, l to r) Ellen Breiner, Trident Land Transfer; Camilo Concepcion, manager, Ha mi lton-Robbins v i l le HMC; Francine Tibbets, Hamilton-Robbinsville HMC; Gary Calingo; HamiltonRobbinsville HMC; *Debbie Lang, Princeton HMC; John A. Terebey, Princeton HMC; John Terebey, Princeton HMC; Brian Smith, HamiltonRobbinsville HMC.
Honored but not pictured were Tony and Shannon Lee, Hamilton-Robbinsville HMC; Roberta Parker, *Rocco D’Armiento, *Barbara Conforti, and Maureen Terebey, Princeton HMC; Lana Chan, *Shani Dixon, *Teresa Failli, and Carlton Evans, Princeton Junction Office. *Honored for their outstanding contribution to the Trident Group. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) Fox & Roach, REALTORS® is a part of HomeServices of America, the nation’s second largest provider of total home services. The company has more than 4,500 Sales Associates in over 65 sales
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Gerri Grassi, sales leader of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® Princeton Home Marketing Center, welcomes John A. Terebey and The Terebey Team as sales associates. John A Terebey, broker-owner of ERA Properties Unlimited, has been licensed since 1986 and a broker since 1990. Terebey is a consistent award-winning agent who is recognized locally and nationally, as a respected figure in the real estate community. Terebey serves Mercer County and can be reached at 609-683-7368 or by emailing john.terebey@foxroach.com. The Terebey Relocation Team members, all formerly with ERA Properties Unlimited and members of Mercer County Association of Realtors, include the following agents: Ayodele “Dele” Abiona has been licensed since 2016. He resides in Burlington with his wife, Simone, and serves Mercer County. Abiona can be reached at 6109-683-7371 or by emailing ayodele.abiona@ foxroach.com. Graham Bennett, associate broker and awardwinning agent, has been licensed since 2013. He specializes in relocation, land and distressed property acquisition for custom home building. Bennett resides in Bridgewater and serves Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Somerset, Burlington, and Bergen Counties and can be reached at 609-683-7364 or by emailing graham.bennett@ foxroach.com.
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marketplace Help Wanted Computer/IT: ZS Associates Inc. in Princeton, NJ seeks Sr. Technology Analyst (entry level) to work with client in the discovery and research of needs and requirements. Must have Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, MIS, or related with 2 years of experience in job offered, Software Developer, Programmer Analyst, or related, or in a relevant consulting-industry experience working on medium-large scale technology solution delivery engagements. Must have experience: (1) Extensive front-end user report (e.g. Business Object, Cognos); (2) Back-end database management; (3) ETL interfacing (e.g. Informatica, SSIS) technologies; and (4) Manage team of analyst across different development skill-sets. Unanticipated travel as required by project assignment and company need on a variable basis. Email resume to careers@zsassociates.com w/JOB ID MD18. Computer/IT: ZS Associates Inc. in Princeton, NJ seeks Software Solution Analyst-II to work with client in the discovery and research of needs and requirements. Must have Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or related with 6 months of experience in job offered or as job offered, Software Developer, Programmer Analyst, or related, or a relevant consulting role working on technology delivery engagements. Must have: (1) 6 months’ experience in strong project delivery fundamental such as work stream documentation, issue tracking, team coordination protocols, file storage version control; (2) 6 months’ experience working with business area problem solving frameworks; (3) 6 months’ experience with formal software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodology; and (4) 6 months working knowledge of programming fundamentals and languages for database development and Enterprise Solution Programming and management (SQL, Infomatica), or ETL interfacing is preferred. Unanticipated travel as required by project assignment and company need on a variable basis. Email resume to careers@zsassociates.com w/JOB ID NK18.
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