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A swingin’ concert
James and the Giant Peach
In the Mood and the Capital Philharmonic will play big band music. Plus: American Repertory Ballet’s ‘Pride and Prejudice.’
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Average municipal taxes could increase by $28 By Frank Mustac Contributor
The Hopewell Township Committee recently introduced a proposed $23.4 million municipal budget for 2017 that will raise the tax rate by approximately 1.7 percent. That means the property tax bill for municipal spending charged to owners of the average assessed home in town will go up by about $28 more than a year ago. A public hearing on the budget will be held during the April 24
Township Committee meeting, after which committee members will vote on adoption of the spending plan. For 2017, the average assessed home in the township is valued at $464,800. With a proposed rate of 36.98 cents per $100 of assessed value, the property tax bill for municipal spending for the owner of the average home is estimated to be $1,718, which is $28.22 higher than last year. The municipal budget does not include county or school taxes. In 2016, the municipal budget was $22.3 million, so the pro-
posed 2017 spending plan is 4.6 percent more than a year ago. The tax levy for municipal purposes for 2016, meaning the total taxes that all property owners will pay combined, is about $14.68 million — up 2.02 percent from last year. There are 7,308 taxable properties in Hopewell Township as of Oct. 1, 2016. The total assessed value of all those properties combined is about $3.97 billion. Total debt service is one of the other largest budget line items at about $5.2 million. The figure is a 1.8-percent decrease compared to last year.
As it usually does, the township will be using a portion of its surplus as revenue for the municipal budget. However, about twice as much surplus will be utilized for that purpose this year than last year. For 2017, $4,084,148 in surplus will be used, which is a roughly 100-percent increase from a year ago. Former Hopewell Township Mayor Harvey Lester spoke at the March 27 Township Committee meeting to express his concern that far too much of the 2017 municipal budget is being financed
from surplus. Using 20 percent of the nearly $12 million total surplus from 2016, Lester said, is tantamount to “using your savings to pay for your lifestyle. Sooner or later you know that it will not end well.” In a letter to the editor, Lester said, “the State of New Jersey cautions against using more surplus in a spending plan than was returned to the surplus in unspent funds from the previous year. This 2017 spending plan blatantly violates that prescription by using
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Pipeline opponents rally against proposal By Frank Mustac Contributor
A day after the federal government issued a final environmental impact statement for the proposed PennEast Pipeline, a rally was held urging continued opposition to the planned natural gas transmission line. Among the speakers at the rally event held Saturday, April 8, in Stockton, were Hopewell Township Mayor Kevin Kuchinski and Deputy Mayor Julie Blake, as well as Patty Cronheim of the Hopewell Township Citizens Against the PennEast Pipeline. Many of the speakers denounced the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s release of an environmental impact statement (EIS) that essentially declares that the $1 billion pressurized gas pipeline will have
acceptable impacts on the environment. The speakers claimed, instead, that if built, the project would pollute water and air, and make people who live near the pipeline route less safe in their homes. The PennEast Pipeline Company is waiting for approvals from FERC for a permit to proceed with construction of the proposed roughly 120 mile-long, 36-inch pipeline that would start in Luzerne County, Penn., near Wilkes-Barre and pass through parts of Hunterdon and Mercer counties in New Jersey and end at a junction with an existing pipeline in southeastern Hopewell Township near Blackwell Road. PennEast specifically is requesting a “certificate of public convenience and necessity” from FERC. See PIPELINE, Page 5A
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A helping hand Hopewell Valley Lions President Stephan Konopka was recently on hand to donate a $300 check to Girl Scouts Eliese Ottinger of Troop 70175, Madeleine Freundlich of Troop 71838 and Sarah Cleveland of Troop 70175 to help fund their participation in the Summit Outdoor Adventure Camp in West Virginia.
Mayor criticizes Sessions’ stance on sanctuary cities By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer
Weeks after Hopewell Borough designated itself as a sanctuary city, one local official is questioning whether the threat of cuts to federal law enforcement funds for like-minded municipalities was right or legal. “I believe what [Attorney General Jeff Sessions] doing is probably not permitted by law,” Mayor Paul Anzano said last week. Anzano’s stance came shortly after Sessions leveled a threat that states and local jurisdictions will not get federal Department of Justice grants if they try to block cooperation with federal
immigration authorities. The move is seen as the government’s way to push back against sanctuary cities. The Hopewell Borough Council voted in favor of designating the municipality as a sanctuary city last month, though the move required a tie-breaking vote by Anzano. During his remarks last week, Sessions highlighted some serious crimes committed by illegal immigrants, including a recent example of a man released from jail, despite having an immigration detainer, who then went on to murder someone. “I strongly urge our nation’s states and cities and counties to
consider carefully the harm they are doing to their citizens by refusing to enforce our immigration laws and to rethink these policies,” Sessions said last Monday. “Such policies make their cities and states less safe — public safety, as well as national security are at stake — and put them at risk of losing federal dollars.” Though numerous governing bodies throughout the country are left wondering where such a reduction in federal funding could be made up in their budgets, some smaller municipalities like Hopewell Borough do not receive federal funding. Regardless, the borough mayor said he wondered how Sessions
could make such an assertion in the first place. “I don’t see how someone who’s honestly concerned about law enforcement would do something along those lines, to put residents at greater risk, by withholding funding,” Anzano said. As a result of the Trump Administration’s rhetoric and proposed immigration policies, sanctuary cities throughout the country have been left wondering what recourse they have. Last month, Princeton signed a friend of the court brief in support of a California city’s lawsuit challenging the executive order. Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert
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HOPEWELL VALLEY BRIEFS Kindergarten registration
Kindergarten registration for the 2017-18 school year will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 3 for parents of children anticipating entering kindergarten in the Hopewell Valley Regional School district next fall. Children must be five years old on or before October 1, 2017, per Board policy #5112. Registration forms are available online through the district website. Go to www.hvrsd.org and click on the “Offices/Registrar” link located under the Main Menu. After completing the forms, call and make an appointment with the Registrar’s Office at 737-4002 ext. 2304. School visits will be held at the four elementary schools on the following dates: Hopewell Elementary on March 27 - March 29, Toll Gate Grammar on March 28 -30, Bear Tavern on April 11-12 and Stony Brook on April 17-19. Appointments must be made for the school visits when registering and will be given on a first-come, firstserved basis.
Annual spring flower sale
The Pennington Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will be holding their annual spring flower sale on April 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. each day. The flower sale will be held at the Pennington Fire House which is located at 120 Broemel Place in Pennington.
Kunkel Park Easter Egg Hunt
The Pennington Parks & Recreation Commission will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 15 at 10 a.m. The park is located on King George Road. All attendees are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the event so the egg hunt can start on time. Children ages 2-10 are welcome to join in the fun. Please bring your own basket. The Easter Bunny will make a special appearance at the event. There is no rain date. For further information, contact Michelle Needham at 609-818-1450.
James and the Giant Peach Timberlane Middle School proudly presents the beloved Roald Dahl tale of James and the Giant Peach on Thursday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m., Friday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. at The Hopewell Valley Performing Arts Center. All performances will be at the Performing Arts Center at the Hopewell Valley Central High School 259 Pennington-Titusville Road in Pennington. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students/senior citizens/teachers and on sale through www.showtix4u.com. General Admission seating will be available at the theater box office one hour prior to each performance.
Battle of Trenton tabletop recreation The Battle of Trenton will be recreated by using miniature figures, dice and “Flint & Steel” rules developed by Richard Kane who will also be managing the
game. Visitors can observe and some will be able to participate as the historic military commanders by issuing orders to their military units. As Colonel Rall can you save the Hessians from being captured by General Washington? It’s your chance to change history! The Battle of Trenton will be recreated at 1 p.m. at the Visitor Center Museum at Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville. The Visitor Center Museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring The Swan Historical Foundation’s Collection of 500+ Colonial and Revolutionary War artifacts. For more information, call 609-7370623.
Earth Day concert The Church of Saint George in Titusville will observe Earth Day with a concert to be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday April 22. The free concert is open to the public. Music will be provided by the 12:30 Mass Band from the Church of Saint Ann in Lawrenceville. The 12:30 Mass Band has been providing both Liturgical and Coffee House music for the past ten years and has been delighting audiences during a number of engagements throughout Mercer County.
Republican spring breakfast The Hopewell Valley Republican Association will host their annual Spring Breakfast on Sat. April 22 at 8:30 a.m. The event will be held at the Hopewell Valley Golf Club which is located on CR654 in Hopewell. This
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National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 29. The drop-off program held each spring and fall, is conducted by the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justice. Mercer County residents can easily dispose of unused and expired prescription pills, by bringing them to Coffee the parking lot across of the Mercer County AdministraConnections tion Building at 640 South On Monday, April 24, an Broad Street in Trenton, beillustrated history of tween 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Hopewell Valley, complete with stories and facts from K-9 hero comes the past, will be shared at to Hopewell Hopewell Borough Hall. Join Calvary Baptist Starting at 10 a.m., attendees will explore the early Church and Ties to Home history of communities, Troop Support at 3 East farming, the railroad, forma- Broad Street, Hopewell, on tion of volunteer fire depart- Saturday April 29 at 12:30 ments and recreational p.m. to welcome K-9 Hero activities. Light Refresh- Haven from Herndon, Penn. Come and meet organizments will be provided. Register by calling Randi at ers, Anne and Mike, and several of the K-9 Heroes to 609-537-0236. learn more about their orDecoding ganization, the work and bravery of these dogs and American handlers, and what is inpolitics volved in placing these A distinguished group highly intelligent, trained will review the first 100 days dogs in their fur-ever retirement homes. of the Trump administration The event will be held and what’s next for New Jerrain or shine at the church. sey and the nation, in a free, For additional information public forum April 26 at 7 call 609-466- 1880. p.m. at Har Sinai Temple in Pennington. Panelists in- Golf outing clude Democratic and ReThe Hopewell Valley publican leaders of the NJ State Legislature, a promi- September 11th and Emernent academic political ex- gency Services Committee pert, and the chief political will host their sixth annual golf outing on May 8 at the correspondent for NJTV. From confusing polling, Hopewell Valley Golf Club. unprecedented use of Twit- Foursomes and hole sponter, leaked E-mails, ques- sorships are still available. tions about Russian For more information, coninfluence, allegations of tact Mike Chipowsky at or wiretapping and the rise of 609-737-8869 fake news, to immigration mchipowsky@comcast.net. and “Trumpcare,” the first months of the Trump admin- Pennington Day istration has raised widePennington Day will spread concerns. Please join take place Saturday, May us as we examine the politi- 20, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cencal climate and how it af- tered on the crossroads of E. fects us in New Jersey and Curlis Avenue and Main throughout the nation. Street, Pennington Day highlights the best of the Prescription town of Pennington and histake-back toric Hopewell Valley. More than an average street fair, Mercer County Sheriff this event combines comJack Kemler announces an- munity with art as well as other opportunity for resi- family friendly fun and dents to easily dispose of local vendors. Grant appliunneeded and expired pre- cations are received until scription drugs during the April 15, booth and food vendor registration is open now and all event information can be found on the website at www.penningtondayorg.
grades 3-8. The group also
has a “Little Laxers” program for younger kids.
Players at all skill levels
are welcome for competi-
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HVYF&CA registration open Hopewell Valley Youth
Football and Cheer Associa-
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Flag League is open to boys and girls, grades kinder-
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starting April 9, held Sun-
day evenings 6-7 p.m. Each
session consists of instruc-
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HVYF&CA
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tackle and cheer. These pro-
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girls ages 4 thru 14. Fee $150 for cheer and the
youngest tackle level (ages
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Registration is now open
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of the Hopewell Valley Soc-
cer Association, a recreational program for players of all skill levels. We are
open to boys and girls from
3 years old through eighth
grade. Games are held Sunday afternoons starting on April 23. For more informa-
tion, visit www.hvsasoc-
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Registration is now open for the Spring 2017 season of Hopewell Valley Lacrosse, a recreational program for boys and girls in
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AT THE LIBRARIES
Events at the Pennington Public Library include: NoveList Information Session: Find Books That Match Your Reading Style: Finished a great book and looking for more? You can discover your next favorite read with the library catalog and our reader’s advisory resource, NoveList. Stop by one of our brief information sessions to learn how to browse books by genre, find a read-alike, and more. Sessions will be tailored to your specific needs. Participants will be entered into a drawing for a $25 bookstore gift card. Registration preferred: kha@penningtonlibrary.org. March 1 - April 21, Wed. at 2 p.m., Thur at 7 p.m., Fri at 4 p.m.; Length 15-20 min. Also by appt. Film & Discussion Landfill Harmonic: A Symphony of the Human Spirit: “Landfill Harmonic” follows the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura, a Paraguayan musical group that plays instruments made entirely out of garbage at the Kenneth Kai Tai Yen Humanities Building at The Pennington School. As this group takes its inspiring spectacle of trashinto-music around the world, we follow the lives of a
garbage picker, a music teacher and a group of children from a Paraguayan slum. Landfill Harmonic is a beautiful story about the transformative power of music, which also highlights two vital issues of our times: poverty and waste. Discussion leader/artist: TBA. Co-sponsored by the Pennington Public Library and the Hopewell Valley Arts Council. Special thanks to The Pennington School for their space. Free screening. Registration: kha@penningtonlibrary.org . Sunday, April 30 at 3 p.m., 84 min Ongoing: Adult book discussion group: First Thursdays at 2 p.m. Drop by the monthly book discussion group for conversation. Registration is not necessary; all welcome. Too-Busy-for-Books book club: Second Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Designed for busy people, this club will read only a short work, one classic novel per month — nothing longer than 120 pages. English language conversation sessions: Tutor Bambi Hegedus will lead relaxed and informal sessions on Wednesdays at 10
a.m. Participants should have some knowledge of English. Emphasis will be on learning practical phrases and will be determined by the needs of participants. Color Me Calm: Research shows that coloring can be relaxing. Many adults in need of a break from stress are finding peace inside the blank spaces of a coloring page. The library will have coloring pages and supplies in the New Jersey Room and to enjoy this activity as a way to de-stress or just let your inner child out. Story Time with Ms. Kim: Treat your child and yourself to a morning out with rhymes, music, a small craft, and a read aloud that brings books to life! Story times have many benefits for children including: hearing another adult read, watching other children get engaged in a story, and exposure to a wide variety of authors and writing styles. Geared for children age 2-4, siblings and babies welcome. Wednesdays at 11 a.m., except last week of the month. Brazilian Portuguese Story Time: For children ages birth to 3 years. Join us
for some fun with Brazilian Portuguese stories, songs and rhymes led by local volunteer Ms. Patricia Veldink. Last Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Events at the Hopewell Township branch, Mercer County Library, at 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, next to Hopewell Valley Central High School): Learn to download: Register for a 30-minute session with a librarian for one-on-one guidance in downloading free audio and eBooks from eLibraryNJ, streaming free movies, TV shows, music and audiobooks from hoopla, accessing online periodicals with Flipster, or using Freegal to stream or download music or stream videos. To make an appointment, email avanscoy@mcl.org or call 609-737-2610. Stop by the library on Wednesday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m. for Autism Basics: Diagnosis, Interventions and Resources, an informational session providing an overview of the signs of autism, diagnostic evaluations, clinical assessments and interventions for the management of symptoms, community resources and accessibility. Presented by
Sarah Rudolph, a Neurosciences Nurse Practitioner Fellow, and Victoria PenaCardinali, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, both from Capital Institute for Neurosciences. Registration requested. Judy Michaels, recipient of the 2015 New Jersey Poets Prize, and Lois Marie Harrod, who has published 16 poetry collections, will join young poets from local schools for a Poetry Reading at the library on Sunday, April 23 at 3 p.m.. Please note the special Sunday scheduling. Resume reviews are available by appointment. Call Andrea Merrick at 609737-2610 to register for a convenient time for help in creating or reviewing your resume. One-on-one help with library digital resources, like e-books, audiobooks and movies, is available by appointment. Call 609-7372610 or email avanscoy@mcl.org. Those who have something to put in the display case should contact Karen Taylor-Ogren at 609-7372610. If you have old Centralogues you’re thinking of getting rid of, the library
will take them for its local history collection. Get to know the borough better by joining the library’s activities at the Hopewell Public Library: Book Club: Meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the library. Copies of each month’s book are available for checkout. Cookbook Book Club: Meets the third Thursday of each month at the library from 7 to 8 p.m. As well as book discussion, each participant will choose a recipe from the cookbook of the month and prepare a dish to share at the meeting. The meeting is free, but signup is required. Stop by the library to sign up for the meeting and pick up a copy of the cookbook selection. Storytime: Every Monday morning at 10:30, preschoolers and their adult companions are invited to gather in the upstairs children’s room for stories, songs and activities. Hopewell Public Library (609-466-1625) is at 13 E. Broad St. in Hopewell Borough. More information is available at redlibrary.org and on Facebook.
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Former elected leaders stand up for environment By Michele S. Byers
For most of the past 50 years, New Jersey led the nation in preserving land and protecting clean water, clean air and wildlife. Decade after decade, New Jersey voters came out strongly in favor of land preservation and environmental protections. These critical issues are not partisan. Party politics have nothing to do with our need for clean water, clean air, parks, wildlife preserves, and farms for a fresh food supply. Although New Jersey has often gone above and beyond federal requirements, our success has depended in large measure on federal laws, policies, funding and programs. Since the 1960s - when rivers caught fire and air was thick with pollutants - the federal government passed key laws protecting land, water, air and wildlife. The Environmental Protection Agency has been a reliable ally and partner, regardless of political leadership in Washington. But that changed with the new Trump administration. We’re now facing unprecedented efforts to weaken and rescind environmental laws, programs, funding and regulations. The administration’s budget would slash funding for the Environmental Protection Agency by over 30 percent and eliminate efforts to address climate change. That’s why New Jersey Conservation Foundation sought the help of some of the state’s most effective leaders to promote a set of “Principles to Protect our Public Lands, Water, Air and Wildlife.” This bipartisan group - former Governors Brendan Byrne (D), Thomas Kean (R), James Florio (D) and Christine Todd Whitman (R), along with former Congressman Rush Holt (D) and former Assemblywoman Maureen Ogden (R) - all agreed to lead the charge. They have joined with New Jersey Conservation Foundation and partner organizations in asking New Jersey’s entire Congressional delegation to sign on to and defend these principles: • Support and defend environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, Wilderness Act and Antiquities Act, which provide the basic underpinnings for the protection of our environment and the public good. • Protect and defend public lands and continued public funding for land preservation to celebrate our natural heritage, safeguard our drinking water and secure quality of life for future generations. • Promote renewable energy and energy conservation, knowing that such action will create millions of jobs without generating pollution or relying on fossil fuels. Renewable energy and energy conservation provide vast health and economic benefits while securing our energy independence. • Demand that all federal agencies, policies and laws be grounded in sound science. • Work to address the critical and impending threat of manmade climate change that faces our nation and our world. “We must reject the false premise that protecting our environment is harmful to the economy, when in fact the opposite is true,” said Governor Kean. “Undermining enviSee STATE, Page 6A
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Reducing reserves creates problems To the editor: Does anyone really think that Hopewell Township Mayor Kuchinsky and his team do not know the difference between saving and spending? They had their eye on spending-down our emergency fund without linkage to the July school payment at least as far back as quietly introducing a “to-be-delivered” ordinance without specifically spelling out the concept on the agenda of February 6.
As has been said previously, reducing reserves, also called surplus, but more appropriately called emergency fund and rainy day fund, creates problems. It has been noted that by allowing spending to rise, the mayor’s budget increases the spending base for budgets in the years that follow. The budget impact compounds, increasing spending and consequent tax increases, year after year. It has also been noted that unexpected things can happen, and using reserves to disguise big spending increases is bad budgeting. Spending increases funded by raiding
our rainy day fund is not savings. The $23.3 million spending plan is more than $1.3 million higher than last year and close to a 6 percent spending increase, which is over two times the rate of inflation. Taxes are going up close to two percent, while over $4 million, over 34 percent of our entire emergency fund, is being spent as 20percent of the 2017 spending plan. I have heard of new math and fuzzy math, but spending-down our emergency fund and calling it savings, is make-believe math. Harvey Lester Titusville
MERCER COUNTY NOTES Master Gardeners to host pest management program The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County will host a program titled “Integrated Pest Management for the Homeowner” on Saturday, April 29, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Howell Living History Farm in Hopewell Township. Mercer County Agent Meredith Melendez will talk about Integrated Pest Management, a strategy and decision process developed for agricultural producers that can also be applied by homeowners to limit or avoid the use of toxic chemicals. Particpants will learn how to use these principles for long-term prevention of pests and their damage through a combination of techniques. Whether you hire a professional landscaper or do it all yourself, you need to know the very best practices. This program is co-sponsored with Howell Living History Farm and will include a short presentation about Howell Farm. Pre-registration is recommended for this program. Email registration at rmgofmcprograms@gmail.com is preferred or you may call (609) 989-6830 to sign up. The Master Gardeners of Mercer County is a volunteer educational outreach program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 930 Spruce St., Lawrence. Master Gardeners participate in many volunteer programs throughout the county, as well as answer home horticulture questions through their Rutgers Master Gardener Helpline, (609) 989-6853, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., November through February and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., March through October. For more information on the Master Gardener program, the Mercer Education Gardens or other Extension educational programs, contact Rutgers Cooperative Extension at (609) 989-6830 or visit the Master Gardeners of Mercer County website at
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‘UNCORK Spring’ wine festival planned at Mercer County Park
Mark your calendar for the first event of the festival season at Mercer County Park: the “UNCORK Spring” wine festival on Saturday, April 29, and Sunday, April 30, from noon to 5 p.m. “UNCORK Spring” at Mercer County Park will feature some of New Jersey’s best wineries including: Cava Winery, Chestnut Run Farms, Coda Rossa Winery, DiMatteo Vineyards, Four Sisters Winery, Monroeville Winery, Plagido’s Winery, Sharrott Winery, Southwind Vineyards, Terhune Orchards Winery and more. The selected wineries will bring numerous award-winning wines for sample and for sale, as well as many of their 2017 offerings. The event will also feature a variety of food trucks where visitors will be able to purchase meals and dessert options throughout the day. The Funktion and Goldenseal will provide musical entertainment on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. For the younger visitors, a Kids Zone will be available with a bounce house, face painting and craft activities to get involved in. Advance discount sampling tickets to “UNCORK Spring” at Mercer County Park are on sale now for only $15 (must be 21 or older to purchase). Sampling tickets at the gate are cash only each day for $20. Non-sampling tickets (21+) are $5 and can only be bought at the gate. Those under 21 have free admission but must be accompanied by a full-paying adult. For complete details about the festival and to purchase advance sampling tickets, visit www.newjerseywineevents.com. For more information, contact Kathy Bullock (GPS Inc.) at (609) 758-5400 or e-mail Kathy@gpsinc.net or Beth Glasgow (GPS Inc.) at (609) 752-4122 or e-mail beth@gpsinc.net.
CAPITOL NEWS AND COMMENT Bateman vows to fight PennEast Pipeline Although the project just cleared another hurdle in the approval process by the Federal Regulatory Commission (FERC), Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman (R-Mercer, Somerset, Hunterdon, Middlesex) vowed to continue to push back against the controversial PennEast Pipeline. “This fight is far from over,” Senator Bateman said. “From the very beginning, our residents have made it clear that they don’t want this pipeline cutting through their communities, and there’s no reason to give up now. There’s a long way to go before this project gets final approval.” According to recent news reports, FERC issued a final environmental impact statement for the proposed pipeline. Before construction can begin, however, the project must get final approvals from FERC, as well as the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The proposed pipeline would carry natural gas on a 110-mile journey from Pennsylvania to New Jersey. The 36-inch pipe
could cut over the Delaware River and through some of New Jersey’s most pristine landscapes in Hunterdon and Mercer counties. Ever since the project was announced, Senator Bateman has stood alongside local residents and organizations that remain concerned about the damage it would do to the community. He vowed to continue working with them as the approval process goes forward. “I’m not giving up, and I know the rest of this project’s opponents won’t either,” Senator Bateman said. “Developing a viable energy plan and improving our utility infrastructure is crucial to this state’s future. However, it can’t come at the expense of devastating our environment or putting property values at risk. PennEast can’t go forward as planned.”
Assemblymen pledge to hold untrustworthy judges accountable Effort Launched in Response to Judge’s Questionable ActionsFollowing South
Brunswick Affordable Housing Ruling Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman and Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli announced that they are exploring solutions to prevent judges from violating the public’s trust after they leave the bench. Bateman and Ciattarelli (R-16) are taking action in light of reports that just days after retiring, a Superior Court judge began working for a real estate developer who could benefit financially from the judge’s recent decision to drastically increase South Brunswick’s affordable housing obligations. “At the very least, Judge Wolfson’s actions have cast a shadow on an affordable housing ruling that could decimate South Brunswick,” Senator Bateman said. “Now our fear is that the apparent personal benefit he stands to derive from that ruling will also damage the general public’s trust in the judiciary as a whole. New Jersey residents should not have to question whether court decisions are made impartially and in the interests of justice.” “The New Jersey Supreme Court should See CAPITOL, Page 6A
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The Hopewell Township mayor said that the EIS issued by FERC is “like so many previous documents from PennEast,” stating that the document failed to address “substantive concerns that Hopewell Township, our board of health and residents, and other federal and state agencies have raised.” “We do not need and do not want this pipeline. And this is just not about PennEast,” he said. “All across New Jersey, redundant fossil fuel pipelines threaten to scar our landscapes and endanger our health as they prioritize private economic gains ahead of the public good.” Kuchinski also worried that the pipeline would have a negative impact on the township’s drinking water, since a large number of residents rely on underground wells. Public safety was also a concern for the mayor, who posited that any potential explosion at the pipeline would be devastating for residents living nearby. “Almost one in seven Hopewell Township residents are in the ‘blast radius’ of the proposed pipeline. That means they would have less than 60 seconds to evacuate to a safe zone in the event of a pipeline rupture, or risk death for themselves and loved ones,” he said. “If you look at the Pen-
nEast partners, you can see why we are so concerned they have an abysmal track record on pipeline safety.” In a press statement released by the PennEast Pipeline Company after FERC issued the EIS, the chairman of the company’s board of managers, Dat Tran, said “federal regulators have once again determined that PennEast Pipeline can deliver enormous benefits for the region, including lower electric and gas bills, thousands of jobs, enhanced reliability, and direct access to one of the most abundant and affordable supplies of clean-burning natural gas in all of North America - while doing so with little impact on the environment. “The thorough review conducted by federal regulators assessed impacts on everything from safety to water resources to air quality and wildlife,” Tran said. “Their finding is a clear win for the region, business competitiveness, economic growth and job creation.“ Kuchinski said he urges residents to continue voicing their opposition to the project. “We cannot take this challenge lying down. We must stand up and fight to stop these projects,” Kuchinski said. “We must continue the fight to stop PennEast. We must never surrender.”
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Continued from Page 1A the town limits cooperation between police and immigration officials. Princeton Police do not honor civil detainers that Immigration and Customs Enforcement puts on illegal immigrants, for instance. The department must notify immigration authorities, however, if they
arrest an illegal immigrant charged with a serious offense or drunken driving, based on a state attorney general’s directive from 2007. The town has said it is important to build trust with the local immigrant community. “It’s important for local jurisdictions to build trust
Budget Continued from Page 1A over 110 percent more in rainy day money in 2017 than was returned to surplus in unspent funds in 2016.” Current Hopewell Township Mayor Kevin Kuchinski rebutted Lester’s concerns in a prepared statement, stating that a portion of the surplus will go to reducing debt. “As of December 2016,
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“All news that matters is local.” the township’s surplus fund finished with a balance of (about) $11.9 million,” Mayor Kuchinski said in the statement. “We finished 2016 with one of the highest surplus totals in history, and expect to finish 2017 almost 30 percent above the past 20year average of $8 million in surplus.”
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generations to protect and deliver these treasures in the most pristine state possible. Our nation’s federal environmental laws and policies play a key role in this effort.” Upholding environmental laws - and the EPA’s programs - are especially important considering that New Jersey has about 100 of Superfund sites still in need of remediation, noted Governor Florio. “Clean water is fundamental to the health of our citizenry and the functioning of our economy,” added Florio. “I urge our federal congressional delegation to maintain the integrity of the Clean Water Act and the
regulations that safeguard the quality of our water for our children and grandchildren.” “Sound science is the underpinning of sound environmental policy,” said former Rep. Holt, who is now CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. “I urge New Jersey’s Congressional delegation to pay heed to what science tells us, resist special interests, don’t substitute hunches or wishful thinking, and follow scientific evidence. That is the best way to ensure the long-term good of millions of citizens.” “At a time when the President and many in Con-
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necessary to ensure that judicial decisions serve the best interest of our community, not our judges, they added. The Legislators represent multiple communities, including South Brunswick, that have fallen victim to burdensome and unnecessary affordable housing court rulings. Both have for years sponsored comprehensive affordable housing reform legislation, including a bill addressing the “gap period” obligations that are now putting even more communities at risk Statewide. Repeated attempts to urge the Senate Majority to take up affordable housing reform have been blocked.
removed from a plane Sunday at Chicago O’Hare International Airport “highly disturbing,” Assemblyman Ron Dancer said he will introduce legislation prohibiting airlines from forcibly removing New Jersey seated passengers on a flight at airports within the state. “It’s unconscionable that an airline would treat a passenger in such a brutal manner,” said Dancer (R-Ocean). The 69-year-old man was treated for injuries to his face at a hospital. Dancer’s bill will apply to all commercial aircrafts taking off from New Jersey airports. Airline companies will be strictly prohibited from removing by force any seated passenger issued a boarding pass. Exceptions are passengers on a terror suspect list and those with a warrant for their arrest by a law enforcement agency. Airlines will face fines and penalties for any violations.
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Adult dodgeball tournament in county to support Big Brothers Big Sisters Mercer County. Teams of adults will participate in a “round robin� style tournament beginning at noon, with the top four teams qualifying for a shot at the championship. All teams will play at
Mercer County Club Sports will host a community-wide Adult Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday, May 13, at PEAC Turf in Ewing. Proceeds from the tournament will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Legal Notices
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At a regular meeting on April 5, 2017, the Hopewell Township Zoning Board of Adjustment took the following actions:
CASE 2014-5 – SBA TOWERS V LLC – 263 Pennington-Rocky Hill Road, Pennington, New Jersey, Block 38, Lot 10 (on the Township Tax Map). Applicant is requesting Use Variance and Preliminary/Final Site Plan approval for a Telecommunications Facility; located in the VRC Zoning District. CONTINUED TO MAY 3, 2017 MEETING AT APPLICANT'S REQUEST
least three games throughout the day on the new indoor turf field at PEAC Health & Fitness. Teams will be composed of five to 10 members, with five players on court to start each new game. Local businesses will be represented in a series of interactive display booths and tours of PEAC’s athletic facilities will be given to prospective members. The event is being organized by Mercer County Club Sports, a community group that
CASE 2017-7 - TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL FOR KENNETH & PATRICIA BECKMAN 8 Hansen's Corner, Titusville, New Jersey, Block 62, Lot 74 (on the Township Tax Map). Applicant seeks front yard setback variance, resulting from cul-de-sac changes, for this property. The site is located in the VRC Zoning District. CARRIED TO MAY 3, 2017 MEETING
CASE 2017-5 - FORWOOD C. WISER, III AND KATHERINE L. ADAMS D/B/A 330 CARTER RD., CARTER RD. OFFICE & RESEARCH CONDOMINIUM UNIT 3 - 330 Carter Road, Hopewell, New Jersey, Block 40, Lot 14.03 Unit 3 (on the Township Tax Map). Applicant sought a Use Variance to convert an existing 15,000 s.f. storage facility into a corporate headquarters with laboratory, R&D, some light assembly, warehouse, and distribution. The site is located in the RO-3 Zoning District. APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
CASE 2017-6 - MANJIT GULERIA D/B/A PENNINGTON CITGO - 102 Washington Crossing Road, Pennington, New Jersey, Block 91, Lot 6 (on the Township Tax Map). Applicant is seeking a Use Variance, with Site Plan Waiver, to convert the 2nd floor office/storage space to residential use for rental purpose for the store manager. The site is located in the R 100 Zoning District. CARRIED TO MAY 3, 2017 MEETING
MEMORALIZATION OF RESOLUTIONS CASE 2017-1 - BABINOWICH, FREDRICK & MARGRET CASE 2017-2 - POLOMSKI, STANLEY & SUSAN CASE 2016-17 - SCHOLTZ, ANDREAS CASE 2017-4 - CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS - NO ACTION TAKEN Paul Pogorzelski Interim Zoning Board Secretary HVN, 1x, 4/14/17 Fee: $39.06 Aff: $15.00
offers recreational level adult sport leagues. They offer 12 different sports throughout the year, including Dodgeball, Kickball, Flag Football and Wiffleball. Most leagues are open to all ability levels and the group’s focus is on fun and community. Approximately 500 members, ranging in age from 18 to 63, participate each season in the club’s offerings. The group is primarily composed of young professionals
Delaware Valley University is pleased to congratulate the recipients of the University’s top three meritbased admission scholarships. Olivia Herbert, of Pennington, has been selected for an academic merit scholarship to Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, Penn.
DelVal awards Admission merit scholarships to high-achieving high school students based on GPA and test scores. —Mary Grundy, of Pennington, joined the fight against childhood cancer as a Dancer with UDance at the University of Delaware. UDance is the university’s
Public notice is hereby given that I, Mary Kennedy-Nadzak, CTC, Collector of Taxes of the Township of Hopewell, in the County of Mercer, will sell at public auction on Wednesday April 19, 2017 at the Hopewell Township Municipal Building, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, New Jersey, at 10:00 am or at such later time and place to which said sale may be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount on municipal liens chargeable against said lands as of December 31, 2016, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et. seq. together with interest and costs as computed to April 19, 2017. Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of the municipal liens chargeable against each parcel, together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate of interest bid, not to exceed 18% per annum. Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (NJSA 58:10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (NJSA 58:10A-1 et seq.), and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (NJSA 13:1K-6 et seq.) In addition, the municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certiďŹ cate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of this site. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to the conclusion of the sale in the form of CASH, MONEY ORDER, CERTIFIED/BANK CHECK,OR WIRE (wire for balances greater than $1,000.00), only. Properties for which there are no bidders will be struck off to the Township at an interest rate of 18%. In the event that the owner of the property is on active duty in the military service, the tax collector should be notiďŹ ed immediately. The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: ASSESSED TO PROPERTY LOCATION
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daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott M. Blandford of Hopewell, is a 2014 graduate of Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart. She is majoring in English at Bates. Owen Lindenfeldar, son of Mr. and Ms. Russell G. Lindenfeldar of Pennington, is a 2016 graduate of Princeton High School.
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HILLBILLY HALL INC
203 HOPEWELL WERTSVL RD
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28,117.41
6
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WELLS FARGO BANK NA
18 FEATHERBED LANE
T
2,489.96
8
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PASCALE JAMES J & LUANN AUSEN
137 RESERVOIR RD
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6,526.34
21
39.01
SMITH D VANCE & LUCIA WALLIS
20 SPRING HOLLOW DR WEST
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1,442.72
30
1.011
ORLANDO ESTATE C/O P BALDWIN EXEC
150 MARSH COR WOODSVL RD
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5,510.82
31
83
LIANA BETTY L ESTATE
44 POOR FARM RD
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10,547.92
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SKURATON LAUREEN
47 PENN HOPEWELL RD
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TEDD THOMAS K & MARTHA K
100 BRADFORD LANE
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9,609.16
Re: Application submitted by PennEast Pipeline Company, LLC (Applicant's name)
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54
PAITAKIS GEORGE & MARY ANN
35 NELSON RIDGE RD
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22,549.09
43
59
JAJ VITELLA CONSTRUCTION LLC
8 BAYBERRY RD
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4,359.68
43.22
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DEGOMA VICTORIA M & ROLANDO L
30 MEADOW LANE
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6,255.21
46
9.24
FASSNACHT JOHN & BELL PATRICIA
2 VOORHEES WAY
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18,105.70
49
28
STONY BROOK FARMS LLC
45 YARD RD
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5,475.52
51
55.02
WOJTERA GRZEGORZ & JADWIGA
158 HARB WOODSVILLE RD
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7,824.01
60
46
155 PLEASANT VALLEY RD LLC
155 PLEASANT VALLEY RD
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5,258.79
63
3
BRUESTLE JOHN H & CATHERINE H
287 PENN TITUSVILLE RD
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10,969.22
63
9
WETZEL KATHERINE C/O FFSFC
184 PENN HARBOURTON RD
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1,912.88
63.01
8
KEARNEY MATTHEW J & MOIRA W
170 PENN HARBOURTON RD
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6,687.90
71
28.01
GENDUSI ROBERT
14 PENN LAWRENCEVILLE RD
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13,331.52
72
27
WOJTERA JADWIGA
103 BLACKWELL RD
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1,444.94
72
79
MENEGHIN BRIAN C & JULIA M
467 FEDERAL CITY RD
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2,260.34
75
1.02
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BLACKWELL RD
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10,628.84
75.01
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SEIFERT JEFFREY J & PATRICIA A
9 SIOUX RD
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6,880.33
78
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2512 PENNINGTON RD
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10,440.05
78.10
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128 SHREWSBURY CT
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77.81
78.15
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FIGUEROA GABRIEL & ORTIZ LILIAN
101 TREYMORE CT
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208.64
78.19
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MOST JANICE S & FRENCH RANDAL C
206 PEBBLE CREEK CT
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146.43
78.19
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101 MOORE CT
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148.23
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203 MOORE CT
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1,394.20
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8 HILTON CT
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157.03
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106 LANSDOWNE CT
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479.15
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who live or work in Mercer County. The Dodgeball Tournament is a opportunity to highlight a new partnership between Mercer County Club Sports and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer County. One group is composed of active young adults and the other is seeking positive role models for local children, which led to a natural relationship. Mercer County Club Sports intends to offer discounted membership and
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Regarding property at: ___Various__________________________________ (Street address of property) ___Various__________________________________ (Block and lot of property) Holland, Alexandria, Kingwood, Delaware, & West Amwell Townships, Hunterdon County Hopewell Township, Mercer County (Town and county) TAKE NOTICE that the above entity is applying to the Division of Land Use Regulation at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) for a permit or approval under the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act rules, N.J.A.C. 7:7A. The permit or approval will either establish the boundary of wetlands on the above property, or will authorize the applicant to conduct regulated activities on the property. The approval(s) the applicant is requesting is (are): _____ Letter of interpretation (establishes the official boundary line and resource value of any freshwater wetlands, open waters, or transition areas on the property) _____ General permit authorization (authorizes regulated activities, for example construction or development, in wetlands and adjacent transition areas) __X__ Individual permit (authorizes regulated activities in wetlands, for example construction or development) _____ Open water fill permit (authorizes regulated activities in open waters, for example construction or development) _____ Transition area waiver (authorizes regulated activities, for example construction or development, in areas adjacent to wetlands) The rules governing the above permits and approvals are found in the NJDEP's Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act Rules at N.J.A.C. 7:7A. You can view or download these rules on the NJDEP Division of Land Use Regulation website at www.state.nj.us/dep/landuse, or you can find a copy of these rules in the county law library in your county courthouse. The application requests approval of the following activities (applicant has checked all of those that apply): ___ No regulated activities, just establishing a wetlands boundary line ___ Cutting or clearing of trees and/or other vegetation ___ Placement of pavement ___ Placement of one or more buildings or other structures ___ Expansion of existing pavement, buildings, or other structures _X_ Other (describe): The project includes: ‡ $Q DSSUR[LPDWHO\ PLOH ORQJ QHZ LQFK QDWXUDO JDV SLSHOLQH VWDUWLQJ LQ /X]HUQH &RXQW\ 3HQQV\OYDQLD DQG H[WHQGLQJ WR 0HUFHU &RXQW\ 1HZ -HUVH\ DSSUR[LPDWHO\ PLOHV RI WKH 3HQQ(DVW PDLQOLQH SLSHOLQH DUH ORFDWHG within New Jersey.
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SHADE NICOLE
210 LANSDOWNE CT
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207.54
78.20
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202 SANDPIPER CT
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186.00
78.20
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RIVERA ORLANDO & MICHELLE L
210 CASTLETON CT
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549.51
78.20
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JEFFERS DIANNE F
206 DEER RUN CT
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191.59
78.20
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KRISULEWICZ JOHN & PAMELA
103 DEER RUN CT
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8,694.64
78.20
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BENNING DEBORAH A
202 DUNLEIGH CT
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250.53
78.20
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WILSON AUDREY M
2 BREWSTER COURT
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216.28
78.27
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CLEARVIEW EQUITIES LLC
30 FOSTER ROAD
TS
2,227.96
78.31
41
NEUBERGER VIRGINIA ESTATE
253 OLD PENN LAW RD EAST
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2,769.73
78.37
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KEPES PETER
228 COLT STREET
S
1,204.85
78.39
15
NAGY STEPHEN
22 COBURN ROAD
S
535.41
78.39
23
HIGGINS DANIEL S & CAREY A
30 MANLEY RD
S
687.68
93
22
RUSH PAUL L
459 SCOTCH RD
T
3,703.54
96
1.01
RE FLORENCE ANN
316 WASH CROSS PENN RD
T
9,194.32
99.01
6
MASSIMO MCCLURE KATHLEEN
1200 RIVER RD
T
88.77
99.01
13
SIMON MICHAEL S & GALE
14 CREEK RIM DRIVE
T
8,542.36
118
35
WINDER K ESTATE
14 COLEMAN LANE
T
732.41
When the NJDEP has decided whether or not the application qualifies for approval under the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act rules, NJDEP will notify the municipal clerk of the final decision on the application.
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117.01
6 BETHANY AVE LAND TRUST
6 BETHANY AVE
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4,281.27
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St. Matthew’s Episcopal — The church is at 300 S. Main St., Pennington, across from Toll Gate Grammar School. Sunday worship schedule is at 8 a.m. for Holy Eucharist Rite I and at 10 a.m. for Choral Holy Eucharist Rite II. The Sunday morning children’s program for ages 4 years through 8th grade, meets during the 10 a.m. service. Nursery care is also provided for children under 4. The Easter Holy Week schedule is as follows: Weekdays in Lent: 88:45 a.m. - Christian Meditation and silent prayer in the chapel; Wednesdays in Lent: 7 a.m. - Holy Eucharist in the chapel; April 9, Palm Sunday 8 and 10 a.m. - Holy Eucharist; April 13, Maundy Thursday: 8 a.m. Service with Foot Washing; April 14, Good Friday: noon Ecumenical Service, 4 p.m. Children’s Good Friday Service; April 15, Saturday: 8 p.m. Easter Vigil; April 16, Easter Sunday: 8 and 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist. The Rev. Barbara King Briggs is the rector. Questions? Call 609-737-0985 or visit www.stmatthewspennington.org. First Baptist, Pennington — Sunday services begin at 11 a.m. The Rev. Malik McKinley Sr. is interim pastor. The church is at the corner of Crawley Avenue and Academy Street in Pennington. For information, call 609-303-0129. Pennington United Methodist — Sunday services at the church start at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Daniel Casselberry is pastor. Nursery care provided for infants and children younger than age 4. Sunday school for adults and children age 5 and older starts at 9 a.m. The church offers a variety of services designed to help those with special needs. It is wheelchair accessible via an elevator. Individual wireless hearing aids are available, as is handicapped parking. The church 60 S. Main St. has off-street parking. For information, call the
church office at 609-7371374 or visit www.pumcnj.com. St. James R. C. Church — The church is at 115 E. Delaware Ave., Pennington. The chapel is on Eglantine Avenue. Masses are held Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 8, 9:45 and 11:30 a.m. Daily Mass is held in the chapel at 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday. The sacrament of reconciliation is held Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon. The Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. Deacon Moore Hank, pastoral associate can be reached at 609737-0122. The fax is 609-737-6912. Nancy Lucash in the office of religious education/adult faith formation/RCIA can be reached at 609-737-2717. Visit stjamespennington.org for more information. Hopewell United Methodist —The Morning Worship begins at 10 a.m. on Easter Sunday. Rev. Kate Hillis will be giving the morning message. A nursery is provided for infants and toddlers at that time. Children’s Sunday school meets during the morning worship service. On Good Friday, April 14 there will be a community service at 7 p.m. Pastor Kate Hill will speak on the Seven Last Words. It will be a Tenebrae service. Easter Sunday, April 16 a community Sunrise Service will take place at Highland Cemetery at 6 a.m. Pastor Kate will lead the service. At 10 a.m. a celebration of the resurrection will take place at the morning service. The church at 20 Blackwell Ave. offers a blend of contemporary and traditional worship styles. It is handicap accessible. For information, contact Pastor Hillis at 609-466-0471 or visit www.hopewellmethodist.org. Hopewell Presbyterian — Worship starts at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Childcare is provided during the worship service. The church is handicapped accessible with an elevator to all three levels. On Good Friday, the HPC Sanctuary will be open
Obituaries
Dale E. Birdsey, 63 Pennington, NJ Age 63, died Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at his residence In Pennington, NJ. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., Mr. Birdsey was a resident of Hopewell Township for over 30 years. He enjoyed being a stay at home dad for his two daughters and chaperoning all of their school activities, trips and hobbies, and was affectionately known as Mr. Dale by their peers. He was skilled in woodworking, HAD A GREEN THUMB AND LOVED PLANTING mOWERS OF ALL kinds. He loved watching and identifying birds, and was active in his community keeping the roads safe and clean. He cared deeply for the environment, and spent years volunteering at Howell Living History Farm. He participated in Hopewell Valley road clean-ups with the Pennington Players, with whom he spent time building sets and assisting backstage with his family. Preceded in death by his mother Alice Birdsey, he is survived by his wife Maryellen Birdsey, father Bruce Birdsey, daughters Regan Quilty and her husband Mike, and Kristen Birdsey and her husband Scott Schlauch, his sister Dawn Marciante, his cats Skittles and Skitzo and his granddog Bo. Services will be held privately. Arrangements are under the direction of Wilson Apple Funeral Home, 2560 Pennington Rd, Pennington, NJ 08534. )N LIEU OF mOWERS $ALE WOULD PREFER CONTRIBUTIONS TO the World Wildlife Fund. Condolences may be made to www.WilsonApple.com
from dawn to dusk. Please take the opportunity for personal prayer and reflection and to prepare your heart for the joy of Easter morning. On Easter Sunday at 6:45 a.m., there will be a community Easter breakfast in Fellowship Hall. Worship will begin at 10:30 a.m. Call the church office at 609-466-0758 or visit www.hopewellpresbyterian.org. The church is at the intersection of West Broad and Louellen streets. Second Calvary Baptist — The regular Sunday schedule is Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship is at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Bible study and prayer is at 7 p.m. The pastor is the Rev. Michael Diggs Sr. The church at Columbia and Maple avenues can be reached by phone at 609466-0862. The fax number is 609-466-4229. Calvary Baptist — Sunday worship and Sunday school meets at 10 a.m. Nursery is offered during worship. The Rev. Dennis O’Neill is pastor. Philip Orr is the minister of music. The church is at 3 E. Broad St., Hopewell Borough, near the corner of East Broad Street and North
Greenwood Avenue. A chair lift is available to the sanctuary. Call 609-466-1880 for more information or visit www.calvarybaptisthopewell.org. St. Alphonsus R. C. Church — Mass is celebrated Saturdays at 4 p.m.
and Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Daily Mass is held at 7 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. Donna Millar is the coordinator of religious education and faith formation.
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Religious Continued from Page 9A sushopewell.org. Pennington Presbyterian — Rev. Nancy Mikoski and Rev. David Hallgren are pastors. Child care is available starting at 8:45 a.m. The Christian Education hour is at 9:00 a.m., and worship service begins at 10:15 a.m. PPC also offers youth groups for junior high through high school students, and several senior focused programs. There are monthly local mission projects. Call the church office at 609-737-1221 or visit pennpres.org or see Facebook.com/PennPres. There will be two services on Easter Sunday. A sunrise service with communion at 6:30 a.m. at the lake in Rodedale Park, followed by a continental breakfast at 7:45 a.m. in Heritage Hall. Rev. David Hallgren will be preaching. The second service is the Easter festival at 10:15 a.m. with communion, followed by a special fellowship hour. Rev. Nancy Mikoski will be preaching. There will be a sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. in Rosedale Park, and at 10:15 a.m. in the sanctuary. First Presbyterian of Titusville — The church welcomes everyone in Christian fellowship on Sundays. At 9:30 a.m., Kids Connection classes will take place in the Youth Room, located in the Bannerman Building. Morning worship is at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary with the Rev. Kenneth Good preaching. Immediately following worship there is a time of fellowship and refreshments in the Heritage Room. At 11 a.m. the Adult Education class meets in the
Heritage Room. On Thursday, April 13 at 7 p.m. we will gather at Mt. Airy Presbyterian Church for Maundy Thursday Service. All events at the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville are free, unless otherwise noted and open to the public. The church is at 48 River Drive along the banks of the Delaware River. More info is at www.titusvill e c h u r c h . o r g , facebook.com/titusvillechurch or by calling 609737-1385. Bethel AME Church Sunday service begins at 11 a.m. The pastor is Rev. Dr. Angela M. Battle. The Bethel AME Church is located at 246 South Main Street in Pennington. The phone number is 609-7370922. Visit the church’s website at bethelpennington.org for more information on future services and upcoming events. Titusville United Methodist — Sunday worship begins at 10 a.m. Sunday School is held for preschool children through fifth grade during worship; nursery is available for younger children. The Rev. John Morrison is pastor. Questions? Call 609737-2622 or visit www.gbgm-umc.org/titusvillenj. The church is at the intersection of Church Road and River Road (Route 29) in Titusville. St. George R. C. Church — The Church of Saint George, 1370 River Road (Route 29) Titusville, holds Masses on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 9 and 11 a.m. Daily Mass is Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation
is Saturdays from 4:30 to 5:10 p.m. the Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. Sr. Dorothy Jancola is the pastoral associate. The religious education office phone is 609-730-1703. Parish phone is 609-7372015. St. Peter Lutheran — Worship services are held Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Contemporary worship is the third Sunday of each month at the 8 a.m. service only. The church is at the corner of routes 518 and 579 in Hopewell Township. The Rev. Stephen Gewecke is pastor. For more information about the church, call 609466-0939, or visit www.stpeternj.org. Princeton Community — The regular service is at 10 a.m. Nursery care and classes for children through the fifth grade are provided. There are weekly programs for teens. Princeton Community Church is at 2300 Pennington Road, Pennington. Visit online at www.princetonchurch.com. Questions? Call 609-7301114. Har Sinai Temple — This is a Reform temple at 2421 Pennington Road at Denow Road West in Hopewell Township. Friday Shabbat services begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 609-730-8100 or visit www.harsinai.org.
With few exceptions, only religious institutions located in or serving Hopewell Valley will be included in this column. Email updated information to hvn@centraljersey.com so it arrives by 9 a.m. Monday.
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A Swingin’ Orchestra In the Mood will join The Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey for a night of big band music By Anthony Stoeckert
he Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey is ending its 2016-17 season not with Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms, but with Miller, Dorsey, and Goodman. Trenton will be swinging when the philharmonic joins forces with In the Mood for a concert on April 22 at the Patriots Theater at the War Memorial. In the Mood has been performing big band and swing music from the 1930s and ‘40s for more than 20 years, but this concert will mark its first collaboration with an orchestra. “This is our premiere performance of In the Mood with a symphony orchestra,” says Bud Forrest, In the Mood’s music director and pianist. “We’re very excited about this next level of In the Mood. I had this idea of putting together this whole show and combining it with a symphony orchestra, which we hope to continue around the country.” The collaboration came about after In the Mood performed at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, Pennsylvania, a few years ago. Marlon Evans, an arranger and composer, came to see the show. Mr. Evans has worked with such legends as Judy Garland and Perry Como, and worked on “Cheek to Cheek,” the 2014 album by Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga. Evans helped work on orchestrations of the big band music for an orchestra. He also knew some people involved with the Capital Philharmonic and arranged for the orchestra to rehearse with In the Mood. “What they needed was an orchestra to work with,” says Daniel Spalding, music director for the New Jersey Capital Philharmonic. “Their proposal was that they needed to rehearse with all the new arrangements to make sure they all work, and they needed an orchestra to do that. So we volunteered our orchestra to work with them, and in return they’re doing the show with us.” “It’s a team effort and we’re thrilled to be playing this performance with the symphony,” Forrest says. “It will be a win-win for everybody.” The evening promises to make big band music even bigger. “We have 13 musicians and six singers and dancers,” Forrest says. “Now we’re going to have another 50 musicians with us on stage. So just the sound alone, adding the violins and the bassoons and the harps and the symphony will be bigger. As Marlon Evans would say, ‘We’ve now recreated the MGM Studio Orchestra.’” In the Mood got its start in Washington D.C. in 1988, when Forrest wanted to put a singing group together. “I focused on the music of the Andrews Sisters,” he says. “I just find their talents and their energy and their style to be something really wonderful, as the world knows 80 million records later. There’s no way we could recreate the Andrews Sisters, but I took three young ladies, put some music together and we started
In the Mood will bring the sounds and styles of big band music to Trenton on April 22.
performing in and around the Washington D.C. area. It was met with pretty good success, so over the next five years, I added a nine-piece band, then it grew to 12 musicians.” In 1993, In the Mood performed in front of 5,000 people in Washington D.C. during a concert commemorating World War II. In the Mood starting touring the next year. “My goal was to give audiences a flavor of what it must have been like to hear not just one big band but the different styles,” Forrest says. “What would Duke Ellington have sounded like coming to Trenton in 1940? Or Tommy Dorsey or Artie Shaw or the Andrews Sisters? And I wanted to give audiences that flavor with our choreography, our costumes and our band, our swing dancers.” He describes it as a variety show that illustrates how this music was experienced during its heyday. Among the many songs the group performs are “Well Git It!” made famous by Tommy Dorsey; the Andrews Sisters’ “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” Duke Ellington’s “It Don’t Mean a Things,” and of course, Glenn Miller’s “In the Mood.” Forrest says the show isn’t flashy and doesn’t incorporate contemporary touches. “I wanted to keep it as simple as possible because it was all about the music,” he says. “There’s no story
per se, although one of our singers acts as sort of a host or narrator to tie things together. But other than that, it’s 99 percent music — the feeling, the emotions, we make people laugh, cry, it’s a whole gamut of what these songs trigger.” He adds that it’s drawing people of all ages — folks who lived during the era, their children, and young kids who are into swing dancing. “They just love this, this is not just for (older) people, it’s a family show for kids from 8 to 98,” Forrest says. Spalding will conduct the orchestra during the concert, and it’s a night he says he’s looking forward to. “It’s a great concept, and it’s going to be a great show,” Spalding says. “It’s not the usual thing that the Capital Philharmonic can do because we have so few concerts. Other orchestras have pops concerts all the time. People who love classical music are going to love this.” In the Mood and the New Jersey Capital Philharmonic will perform at the War Memorial Patriots Theater, 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton. April 22, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $30-$65; www.capitalphilharmonic.org; 215893-1999.
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Proper and Passionate American Repertory Ballet will present ‘Pride and Prejudice’ at McCarter Theatre
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n creating a ballet of “Pride and Prejudice,” Douglas Martin had a challenge to face. Jane Austen’s novel is a love story to be sure, primarily about Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. But the story is also one of manners, society and proper behavior. These characters may have passion, but they don’t act upon it, at least not physically. In creating his ballet of “Pride and Prejudice,” Douglas Martin, artistic director for the American Repertory Ballet, had to consider making a work that respects the era and tells the story through dance. “The hard part in ballet is it’s much easier to do a play or a film of this, because you can use the language and still be incredibly popular, as Jane Austen was in society,” Martin says. “Certainly, a girl wasn’t left alone with a guy, they didn’t make physical contact, everything was proper. “In a ballet, though, you’re not necessarily describing what they would do physically as what you’re trying to do emotionally, so we have to describe the emotions everybody’s feeling with great physicality. That causes you to be much more contemporary with how their bodies come into
contact.” He adds that in the book, Elizabeth and Darcy don’t do more than touch hands, and this show has to illustrate that through dance. “I think it’s been a good study to show how the language (of this) and the language of ballet express the emotions beyond just the visual,” he says. The ballet will make its premiere performances April 21 and April 22 at McCarter Theatre. Princeton Symphony Orchestra will play the score live, making this the first time PSO has performed at McCarter. Martin says one of his motivations for creating his version of “Pride and Prejudice” is his desire to find ideas for full-length ballets that haven’t been done before. “Everybody’s done ‘Swan Lake’ and ‘Sleeping Beauty’ and they’re all wonderful, but we’re kind of in the middle of this market that has a lot of dance,” he says. “So we have to think about what makes us different, and what makes us attract an audience. As I was thinking about what would be good for a full-length ballet, you have to think of novels
and what might work. I thought, We all love these Jane Austen novels, and no one’s ever done a Jane Austen.” He started thinking about “Pride and Prejudice,” and event though Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy‘s is the main romance in the story, there are three other relationships in the book that he could work with. “Once I realized that, I thought, OK, that’s going to work.” In working on the ballet he read the book and watched film adaptations, and thought how those relationships could be shared through dance. “Part of my job is to investigate and to figure out how to create a libretto that works for ballet. Everybody knows ‘Pride and Prejudice’ is about Elizabeth and Darcy and their relationship, but actually there are four dynamic relationships in this ballet. [In addition to the main couple, there’s Wickham and Lydia, and Collins and Charlotte, and Bingley and Jane.] If you get the characters right and you make them all important, it actually become quite full, with all of these different people.” For example, during a scene when the characters Charlotte and Collins decide they’re right for each other, Martins created a pas de deux that is passionate, but illustrates the lack of romance between the two. In the book, Charlotte says she isn’t a romantic, but needs a situation, and Collins seems as good a choice as anyone. “What we know is that they’re actually becoming a couple. They could even end up having children. The whole implication is he had to get married, it had to be proper, most likely they’ll have children, they’re just not romantic. They’re going through all romantic motions without any of the feelings.” Another important element is the music, which at McCarter will be played live by Princeton Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of John Devlin. In putting together a score, Martins decided to use music by composers Austen admired, as she played piano and collected music. Among her favorites was Ignaz Pleyel, a student of Handel, who went on to become extremely popular. Despite his fame, Pleyel scores are hard to find in the 21st century, so while the score largely features him, Martins also chose music by Mendelssohn, Schubert and John Field.
Pride and Prejudice will be performed at McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, April 21-22. For tickets, go to www.mccarter.org or call 609-258-2787. For more on this production, see Pam Hersh’s column on Page 7B.
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atrick Cassidy will be among the performers at Bucks County Playhouse’s Oscar Hammerstein Festival’s Benefit concert, “Hammerstein in Hollywood,” on April 22 beginning at 8 p.m. Cassidy is the son of Playhouse honoree Shirley Jones, who was scheduled to participate in the festival but is unable to attend because of an injury. Tony nominee Andrea McArdle (“Annie”) has also joined the cast. “Shirley Jones sadly cannot be with us due to a fracture,” says Alexander Fraser, producing director for the playhouse. “She is recovering and will be back on her feet soon, but her doctor has advised her not to travel. “We are thrilled that her son Patrick Cassidy can be with us to celebrate Oscar Hammerstein and Bucks County Playhouse, where his parents spent a fantastic summer of 1955. We also look forward to welcoming Andrea McArdle back to New Hope, where she last appeared on the Playhouse stage in 2014. While we are disappointed that Shirley cannot be with us, Patrick and Andrea are two enormously talented performers who certainly add extra star wattage to the already extraordinary
cast assembled for this concert.” “Hammerstein in Hollywood” is the highlight of Bucks County Playhouse’s Third Oscar Hammerstein Festival, April 22-23. The benefit concert cast also features Ashley Brown (“Mary Poppins”), Max von Essen (“An American in Paris”), Malcom Gets (“A New Brain”) and Carmen Cusack (“Bright Star”). Ted Chapin, president and chief creative officer of the Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization, serves as host for the benefit event, which will be directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes (“Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella”) with musical direction by David Dabbon (“Disaster”). Named in honor of the writer Oscar Hammerstein II whose accomplishments during his career have included mentoring a young Stephen Sondheim at Hammerstein’s Highland Farm in Bucks County. The Festival is a year-long program that offers expert mentorship to early career composers and lyricists. Over the course of two days, The Oscar Hammerstein Festival features special events all devoted to musical theater. The playhouse offers festival passes for attendees to enjoy all events. Single tickets may
Andrea McArdle is among the artists who will perform during a tribute to Oscar Hammerstein at Bucks County Playhouse. also be purchased for the “Hammerstein in Hollywood” benefit concert. Tickets for the Benefit Concert and Post-Show Reception are $150. Concert-only tickets cost $75 for
orchestra and $45 for rear orchestra. A limited number of passes are also available. Passholders receive admission to all the weekend events. Among the other programming scheduled for this year’s festival is a workshop featuring excerpts from “The New World,” a new musical that will debut at the Bucks County Playhouse this fall. Composer Gary Adler (“Altar Boyz”) and lyricist Phoebe Kreutz (“Awesomer & Awesomer”) will take festival pass holders into the evolution of their new musical and chat about some of the changes they’ve made. New York Post theater columnist Michael Riedel will talk about the current and past state of Broadway during a discussion based on his book, “Razzle Dazzle: The Battle for Broadway.” Pass-holders will enjoy these and other seminars featuring artists and experts within the musical theater field. They also can attend brunch on Sunday at the historic home of Fraser. For more information or to purchase either tickets to the benefit concert, or a Weekend Festival Pass, go to www. buckscountyplayhouse.org or call 215-8622121.
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Movie and times for the week of April 14-20. Sched- 12:05, 3; Mon.-Thurs. 3 p.m. Kong: Skull Island (PG13) hibition on Screen: I, Claude Monet (NR) Sat. 1:30; Wed. ules are subject to change. Fri.-Sat. 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 10; Sun.-Thurs. 1:45, 4:30, 7:15. 7:30. National Theatre Live: Hedda Gabler (NR) Sun. 12:30 p.m. Sonic Cinema Resistance: Lizzie Borden Q& A Tues. 7:30 p.m. Elevator to the Gallows (NR) (1958) Thurs. 7:30 p.m. HILLSBOROUGH CINEMAS (908-874-8181): Montgomery Cinemas (609-924-7444): Tommy’s HoThe Fate of the Furious (luxury recliners, reserved nour (PG) Fri.-Sat. 1:50, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50; Sun. 1:50, 4:30, seating) (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 12:25, 12:50, 3:30, 3:55, 6:35, 7, 7:10. T2 Trainspottting (R) Fri.-Sat. 2:05, 4:45, 7:25, 9:40, 10:05; Sun. 12:25, 12:50, 3:30, 3:55, 6:35, 7; Mon.- 10:05; Sun.-Thurs. 2:05, 4:45, 7:25. Gifted (PG13) Fri.-Sat. centraljersey.com Packet Packet Media, Media, LLC. LLC. Thurs. 3:30, 3:55, 6:35, 7. The Fate of the Furious (PG13) 2:20, 4:45, 7:10, 9:35; Sun.-Thurs. 2:20, 4:45, 7:10. Fri.-Sat. 1:10, 4:15, 6:05, 7:20, 8:15, 9:10, 10:25; Sun.- Cezanne And I (R) Fri.-Sat. 1:45, 4:25, 7:05, 9:45; Sun.Thurs. 1:10, 4:15, 6:05, 7:20. Going in Style (PG13) Fri.- Thurs. 1:45, 4:25, 7:05. The Zookeeper’s Wife (PG13) Sat. 12:30, 2:55, 5:20, 7:45, 10:10; Sun. 12:30, 2:55, 5:20, Fri.-Sat. 1:30, 4:20, 7:10, 10; Sun.-Thurs. 1:30, 4:20, 7:10. GET CONNECTED! 7:45; Mon.-Thurs. 2:55, 5:20, 7:45. Smurfs: The Lost Vil- Frantz (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 2:10, 4:45, 7:20, 9:55; Sun.-Thurs. Classifieds Great Local Classifieds Great Content Content Local News News Classifieds Great Local lage (PG) Fri.-Sat. 12:20, 2:35, 4:50, 7:05, 9:20; Sun. 12:20, 2:10, 4:45, 7:20. 2:35, 4:50, 7:05; Mon.-Thurs. 2:35, 4:50, 7:05. Ghost in the Shell (PG13) Fri.-Sun. 12 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. 1:10 p.m. The Boss Baby (luxury recliners, reserved seating) (PG) PRINCETON GARDEN THEATRE (609-279-1999): Fri.-Sat. 2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45; Mon.-Thurs. 2:30, 4:55, 7:20. The Boss Baby (PG) Fri.-Sun. 12:30, 3, 5:30; Mon.- Get Out (R) Fri. 7, 9:25; Sat. 1, 7, 9:25; Sun. 1, 7; Mon. 8; Thurs. 3, 5:30. Beauty and the Beast (luxury recliners, Tues.-Thurs. 3, 8. The Eagle Huntress (G) Fri.-Sun. 4:15; reserved seating) (PG) Fri.-Sat. 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 10:05; Mon.-Thurs. 5:45. Paterson (R) Fri.-Sat. 6:45, 9:25; Sun. Sun. 1:05, 4:05, 7:05. Beauty and the Beast (PG) Fri.-Sun. 6:45; Mon. 5:30; Tues.-Thurs. 5. God Knows Where I Am (NR) Fri.-Sat. 4; Sun. 4:15; Mon. 8; Tues.-Thurs. 2:30. Ex-
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“Lawrence Library PlayFest,” Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike (Route 1), Lawrence. Ninth annual one-act play festival. Local actors will perform the staged script-inhand readings of six one-act plays selected for performance, April 19, 7 p.m., 9 p.m. Tickets are free. Registration is required and begins April 10, 9:30 a.m. 609-989-6920. “Blood Wedding,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Presented by The Academic Theatre and Dance program at Mercer County Community College, April 21-30; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333. “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” Performed by Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough. Bubbly girlabout-town Holly Golightly couples with an up-and-coming writer to take a whirlwind tour through the exotic enchantments of urban life, April 28 through May 14. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $18 seniors/students; www.svptheatre.org; 908-369-7469. “Curvy Widow,” George Street Playhouse, 9 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Musical comedy that follows the daily exploits of a feisty 50-something widow. Her adventures inspire laughter and reveal unexpected truths about life, love, survival and sex, May 2-21; www.georgestreetplayhouse.org; 732-246-7717. “Intimate Apparel,” McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Historical romance by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage about woman’s discovery of Andy Cohen will perform a concert at Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, her own empowerment and the true meaning of intimacy, April 21, beginning at 8:15 p.m. Cohen, known as the Piedmont Picker, sings blues rooted in MisMay 5 through June 4; mccarter.org; 609-258-2787.
Folk Meets the Blues
sissippi, the Piedmont region, Memphis, and Chicago. His repertoire also includes ragtime, gospel, and original tunes. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $10 students, $5 children; CHILDREN’S THEATER “The House at Pooh Corner,” Kelsey Theatre on the www.princetonfolk.org; 609-799-0944. campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old and SiCong Ma’s “The Mongolian Dance,” May 13, 7 p.m. Trenton Road, West Windsor. Presented by Virginia Reper$3; monroetownshipculturalarts.com; 877-772-5425. tory Theatre as part of the Kelsey Kids Series. Faithfully CLASSICAL MUSIC based on the 1928 A. A. Milne classic, Winnie-the-Pooh and JAZZ, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. friends make a visit to the magical Hundred Acre Wood in a Le Cabaret Francais, The Mansion Inn, 9 So. Main St., “Bach’s Mass in B Minor,“ McCarter Theatre, 91 Unitale of imagination, fun and friendship, April 22, 2 p.m., 4 New Hope, Pennsylvania. Cabaret hosted by Barry Peterp.m. $12, $10; seniors/students/children; www.kelseythe- versity Place, Princeton. Performed by the Gächinger Canson, with lyric books, sing-along and special performing torey with the chorus and orchestra of the Internationale atre.net; 609-570-3333. guests, first Wednesday of each month, 7:45-10 p.m. $10 Bachakademie Stuttgart, Hans-Christoph Rademann, condrink minimum; 215-740-7153. ductor. Celebrate Easter Sunday with one of the greatest DANCE Willie Nile Band, Open Arts Performing Center, 146 “Cinderella,” The College of New Jersey’s Kendall choral works, April 16, 4 p.m. Tickets cost $25-$75; mcRoute 130 South, Bordentown, April 15, 8 p.m. (Doors Main Stage Theater, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing. Clas- carter.org; 609-258-2787. open, 7:30 p.m.), www.mancavenj.com; 609-424-3766. Pekka Kuusisto and Nico Muhly, Richardson Auditosical, family-friendly production that is accessible to all auHome Free, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New diences. It includes the stepsisters’ comic antics, a prince, rium on the campus of Princeton University. Finnish vioBrunswick. Country a cappella group, April 22, 8 p.m. and an ill-treated servant girl who, against all odds, finds linist Pekka Kuusisto with composer Nico Muhly, at the Tickets cost $30-$50; www.statetheatrenj.org; 732-246true love, May 6, 4 p.m., May 7, 2 p.m. There will be a spe- piano. The program will include works by J.S. Bach, con7469. cial relaxed performances for families with ASD and special temporary works by Philip Glass and Arvo Part, recent comLiaisons: Re-Imagining Sondheim, McCarter Theatre, needs, sensitivity issues, or young children, May 6, 1 p.m. positions by Nico Muhly, and Finnish folk songs, April 30, 91 University Place, Princeton. Pianist Anthony de Mare 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25; princetonuniversityconcerts. www.roxeyballet.org/cinderella. asked 36 of today’s leading composers to “re-imagine” Black Grace, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New org; 609-258-9220. Sondheim songs as solo piano works, April 25, 7:30 p.m. The Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard P. Brunswick. New Zealand-based contemporary dance comTickets cost $50; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. pany, performing a collection of short and full-length works, Marasco Center for the Performing Arts, 1629 Perrineville April 21, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $27-$57; www.statethe- Road, Monroe. Under the direction of Chui-Tze Lin, the orchestra will perform Beethoven’s “Leonore Overture No.3” See THINGS TO DO, Page 6 atrenj.org; 732-246-7469.
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Mexican food 16 “He Was Despised,” in Handel’s “Messiah” 17 Strip gas 18 Suss (out) 24 In one piece 30 Grassy expanse 31 Amtrak stop: Abbr. 33 “__ Schoolchildren”: Tracy Kidder book 35 Unreleased 38 Google Maps lines: Abbr. 40 Varnish component 42 Tofurky protein source 43 Newsman Koppel 44 Debacle 45 Engaged 47 Hexa- halved 49 Express sympathy (with) 50 Needing to be saved? 53 Ottawa-born songwriter Paul 55 “View of Toledo” painter 56 Yours, in Cognac 57 Romaine bit 59 Tonic ingredient 60 Layered lunches 62 Golf course rental 63 Soapbox user 65 Lucille on a trampoline? 66 Pass good in 28 countries 67 Tailgating fixtures
69 Degs. for writers 85 “Billions” network, briefly 70 Something flashed by a 86 Muscle-bone connector catcher 88 “16 and Pregnant” spin-off 72 The Eagles’ “__ Eyes” 90 King known for his wealth 75 Prayer supports 93 “Lord, is __?”: Matthew 76 Following remark? 95 Big primate 78 Place for shady transactions 96 One of 18 on a disc golf 79 Had Subway fare course 80 Physics Nobelist of 1938 98 Like sundials 81 Tango move 100 __ nectar: sugar substitute 82 London’s Virgin __ Records 101 Wrinkly fruits 83 Turf disputes 103 Major snag
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MUSEUMS
Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Trenton. “On the Edge,” invitational and juried exhibit for for young and emerging artists, through April 30; The Essential Paul Robeson, consolidates material from previous major exhibit on Robeson, through April 30. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday noon to 4 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m. ellarslie.org; 609-989-3632. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton. “Bruce Springsteen: A Photography Journey.” Curated by the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live. Exhibit features more than 40 photographs of the rock legend, and video interviews with the show’s five photographers: Danny Clinch, Ed Gallucci, Eric Meola, Pamela Springsteen, and Frank Stefanko. Together they revisit Springsteen’s career as a frontman and songwriter, capturing his charisma and off stage vulnerability, and documenting a great American musical legend, through May 21, 2017. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10, $8 seniors/students; morven.org; 609924-8144. Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton. “The Berlin Painter and His World: Athenian Vase-Painting in the Early Fifth Century B.C.,” The exhibition will present 84 vessels and statuettes from the period, including 54 of the finest vases attributed to the Berlin Painter, providing a window into the world of Athenian society 2,500 years ago, through June 11. “Revealing Pictures.” Exhibit presenting works by 11 leading international artists: Nikolay Bakharev, Edmund Clark, Daniel and Geo Fuchs, Tim Hetherington, Pieter Hugo, Liu Zheng, Zanele Muholi, Robert Polidori, Alec Soth and Miwa Yanagi. The photographs from the Christopher E. Olofson Collection at the Princeton University Art Museum, through July 2; 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.
GALLERIES
“Ireland: Two Views,” Gallery 14, 14 Mercer St., Hopewell. Exhibit of photos by husband and wife photographers, Martha Weintraub and David Wurtzel, who traveled to Ireland and returned with two different perspectives, through April 16. Hours: Sat.-Sun. noon to 5 p.m. www.photogallery14.com; 609-333-8511. Gourgard Gallery at Town Hall, 23-A N. Main St., Cranbury. Photography by David Nissen. The exhibit will include images from three sources: Cranbury, New York City and Western Deserts, through April 28. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 23, 1-3 p.m. Admission is www.cranburyartscouncil.org. Princeton Day School Lower School Art Exhibit, Anne Reid ‘72 Art Gallery at Princeton Day School, 650 Great Road, Princeton. Exhibit includes the work of more than 200 Princeton Day School Lower School students in grades Pre-K through four, and will be the culmination of the interactions, collaborations, and contributions the school’s youngest students, through April 28. Reception for pre-K through grade 2, April 17, 8-9 a.m., reception for grades 3 and 4, April 18, 8-9 a.m. www.pds.org; 609-9246700. “Schools for the Colored,” James Kerney Campus Gallery, Mercer County Community College Trenton Hall Annex, 137 N. Broad St. (across from the James Kerney Building). Exhibit by Wendel White featuring black-andwhite images with digital media to depict the racially segregated school buildings and landscapes that existed northern states, through May 4. Hours: Mon. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m. to noon, 3-6 p.m., Sat. noon to 5 p.m. Opening reception, April 12, 5-8 p.m. www.mccc.edu/jkcgallery. “Gallery 33 at Comisky’s Greenhouses,” 315 Franklin
From the Emerald Isle
David C. Wurtzel’s “Guinness Drinker” is among the photographs on view in “Ireland: Two Views” at Gallery 14, 14 Mercer St., Hopewell, through April 16. The exhibit features photos by Wurtzel and Martha Weintraub, a married couple, during their travels to Ireland. The exhibit will be on view Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. For more information, go to www.photogallery14.com or call 609-333-8511. St. (Route 33), Hightstown. Exhibit of landscape oil paintings by artist Paul Mordetsky. Opening reception featuring Mordetsky as well as other artists, along with live music and light refreshments, through May 18, 6-8 p.m. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/comiskys or call 609448-1705. “The Black South in the Sixties,” Bernstein Gallery at the Woordrow Wilson School in front of Robertson Hall on the Princeton University Campus. Exhibit of photography by Julius Lester, who photographed major portions of the black South and the civil rights movement from 1964 to 1968, when he was a leader of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, April 14 through May 18. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
DANCE Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. Weekly Wednesday Country Dance, April 19, 8 p.m. (Instruction starts at 7:30 p.m.), $9; www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Dancing and Dessert, Plainsboro Department of Recreation and Community Services, 641 Plainsboro Road. Ballroom dancing. Coffee and dessert, then take a dance lesson, April 15, June 10, 7-8:30 p.m., $12, $10 Plainsboro residents; 609-799-0909, ext. 1719. Dancing by Peddie Lake, 112 Etra Road in Hightstown. Instruction by Candace-Woodward-Clough in swing, foxtrot,waltz and latin dancing. Classes will begin April 27 and April 28 for four weeks. Class starts at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $60 per person for four-week session. Registration required, emailcandaceclough1987@yahoo.com or call 732-995-4284. Friday Night Folk Dancing, at Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. One-hour instruction most weeks, followed by request dancing. Fridays, 8-11 p.m. $5; 609-912-1272.
COMEDY Princeton Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor. Ben Hague, April 14-15; Adam Kerr, April 21-22; catcharisingstar.com; 609-987-8018. Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Andrew Schulz, April 14-15, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m.; “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, April 19, 7:30 p.m., $23; Bobby Slayton, April 20, 7:30 p.m., April 21, 22, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., $20; stressfactory.com; 732-545-4242.
MISCELLANY
Princeton Garden Statesmen Men’s Learn to Sing Program, West Windsor-Plainsboro Community Middle School, 95 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro. All men who enjoy singing are invited to attend a free, five-week program. Students will learn the basic techniques of great singing, and have the opportunity to sing in small groups, and a chorus environment. Class dates are: April 25, May 2, 9, 7:308:30 p.m. For more information or to register, go to www.gardenstatesmen.org or call 888-636-4449. Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands Arbor Day Celebration and Lichen Walk, Mapleton Preserve/D&R Canal State Park, 145 Mapleton Road, Kingston. Dr. James Lendemer, a lichenologist from the New York Botanical Gardens in the Bronx, will lead a lichen walk in the Mapleton Preserve, April 22, 2-4 p.m. Free; www.fpnl.org; 609-6830483. Cookbook author Joy Stocke, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau St., Princeton. Join Wild River Review co-founder Joy E. Stocke and West Coast Editor Angie Brenner for mezes and conversation to celebrate the publication of their cultural and culinary cookbook, “Tree of Life.” Stocke and Brenner will be joined by cocktail whisperer Warren Bobrow who will make and serve Bosporus Fizzes, April 27, 6 p.m. www.labyrinthbooks.com; 609-497-1600.
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April 14-15 Science fun at Princeton Library The Princeton Public Library will host “Physics with a Bang!” on April 14, beginning at 3 p.m. David Maiullo from Rutgers returns with his physics program for children who are in kindergarten and older. Learn about the principles of physics and watch some demonstrations. This program is extremely loud and not suitable for very young children. On April 15, the library will host a “Chemistry Saturday” program, beginning at 1 p.m. Members of Princeton University’s chemistry department will conduct handson experiments for budding scientists 5 and older in the library’s story room. The library is located at 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. For more information, go to www.princetonlibrary.org or call 609-924-9529.
April 15 Easter egg hunt in Belle Mead Montgomery Evangelical Free will host an Easter egg hunt, 10 a.m. to noon, with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. More than 6,000 eggs will be hidden for ages toddler to 9. There also will be games, prizes, face painting, cookie decorating, crafts, and a story on the real meaning of Easter. The church is located at 246 BelleMead-Griggstown Road in Belle Mead.
April 18 Talking Flaubert at Labyrinth Labyrinth Books will host Peter Brooks and Philip Nord in conversation as the discuss Brooks’ new book, “Flaubert in the Ruins of Paris: The Story of a Friendship, a Novel, and a Terrible Year,” beginning at 6 p.m. In the book, Peter Brooks examines why Flaubert thought his recently published novel, “Sentimental Education,” was prophetic of France during its “terrible year” beginning in the summer of 1870 through the spring of 1871 when France suffered a humiliating defeat in its war against Prussia and witnessed bloody class warfare that culminated in the crushing of the Paris Commune. Brooks is the author of several books and teaches comparative literature at Princeton University. Nord a is professor of history. Labyrinth Books is located at 122 Nassau St., Princeton. For more information, go to www.labyrinthbooks.com or call 609-497-1600.
April 20 Indian dance at Lawrence Library Students from The Shishya School of Performing Arts, Lawrenceville, will perform classical Indian dances at the Lawrence Library, beginning at 7 p.m. The school is a local performing arts school specializing in educating children and adults in Indian classical arts, especially dance. The library is at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Registration is suggested: lawprogs@mcl.org or call 609-989-6920.
Nick Chromowsky, co-owner of Easy Speak Deli in Princeton, says the best food around comes out of his kitchen.
Big talk and big sandwiches Easy Speak deli is serving up tasty dishes in a new location in Princeton Nick Chromowsky is not afraid to speak boldly and confidently about the product he serves at Easy Speak Delicatessen in Princeton. “As far as food goes, there’s not a person in Princeton who can do a better job than I do,” Chromowsky said. “I don’t care if that plate costs $100. If you cook that same food item as me, I’ll blow you away every single day of the week.” Hearing a statement like that pretty much makes a person want to try the food for one of two reasons — they are hoping it’s that good, or they want to tell Chromowsky he’s crazy. He’s willing to take that chance, and thinks most reactions will be positive. “We tell everybody ‘Just stop in once, and we’ll see you tomorrow,’” Chromowsky said. “Basically, anything you order off the menu is always the highest quality. Even if you just get your simple baloney sandwich, I’m telling you it’s a better baloney sandwich than you’re going to get anywhere else. If you get a cheeseburger, I promise you the first bite you’ll look up and say ‘Holy crap, I get it.’” Chromowsky’s bold talk is the product of a lifetime of cooking. Despite earning college degrees from Rutgers in Philosophy, World Religion and Psychology, the 34-year-old has rarely strayed from preparing food for other people. “I should have just went to culinary school; maybe my life would have been different,” he joked. “I probably would have been a lawyer at this point.” Fortunately for area diners, he remains in the kitchen. Chromowsky is quick to point out that there are numerous fine eating establishments in the Princeton area and he respects them and is not downgrading them in the least. He just feels that anyone who tries any Easy Speak item will be hooked. “The reason being, I’ve actually have two full grown men propose to me after eating my cheeseburgers,” he said with a laugh. “At this point, it’s not even arrogance anymore. It’s just absolute belief in what everybody else is already telling you. “If everybody came up to you and said, ‘You can fly, you can fly, you can fly,’ there’s going to be a point in your life you’re going to climb up on a roof and jump off, and at that point you’re either going to fly or you’re not. When everybody else tells you something, you’re going to believe it. And then when “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” call you for food, then you really start to believe it.” That is exactly what happened when Easy Speak was still located at its Quakerbridge Road location in Lawrenceville. The popular Food Network show contacted Chromowsky about doing a piece on his deli. But because he was not allowed to install a barbecue smoker in his shop, the show put Easy Speak on hold until he obtained one. Since his lease was nearly up, that
Chromowsky says counter service helps keep Easy Speak’s prices affordable. prompted Nick to move into Princeton, where he opened for business on Leigh Avenue (off Witherspoon Street) on President’s Day. He is now working on installing a barbecue smoker. Easy Speak serves up an array of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals of all varieties. Chromowsky is a lifelong Hillsborough resident who grew up in a home where food was king. “I guess my family are like hobbits,” he said. “Everybody does their own stuff. My aunts and uncles do their own canning. My mother does all the baked goods.” But it was his father, Roman, who was the true influence. “My father came over from Belgium during the war with his family and he was the youngest so he stayed home and had to cook for the family,” Nick said. “He learned quickly. His older brother would beat him up when he didn’t make the food, or made something he didn’t like. So he had to learn quickly to make good food.” That rubbed off on Nick, who worked at Hillsborough’s Just Subs and Catered Affair as his first jobs. After graduating from Rutgers he backpacked through Australia and enjoyed life as a young 20-somoething. Upon coming home he spent a brief time in a business management position before realizing the corporate world was not his bag. “Everybody just seemed to have their own agenda in mind,” he said. At age 29, he and best friend Michael Stroppa opened their own Just Subs in Lawrenceville. “Michael and I have always done every business-type of venture together from when we were little kids,” Chromowsky said. “Whether it’s working at golf courses, detailing cars, painting, landscaping, anything he and I could make money with,
that’s what we were doing.” The only drawback with their new business is that Nick and Mike were about more than just subs, thus, the franchise politely asked if they would change their name. “My menu grew so much,” Chromowsky said. “They were like, ‘Nick we love you, but everybody’s asking for omelets and cheeseburgers and all the other things that we’re not.’ Just Subs literally are just the cold sandwiches and maybe a cheesesteak or meatball sandwich.” And so, with a love for the 1920s and ‘30s speak easy era, Nick pulled a little play on words and reversed the name to Easy Speak. The 2,000square feet deli is adorned with images of liquor and alcohol, and it actually is a BYOB establishment. Nick handmade the tables and chairs and has created a cozy, homey environment. But the food is the main draw, and the menu continues to grow. The busiest times so far have been breakfast and dinner for the family and blue-collar worker clientele. Breakfast offerings include a variety of omelets, incredibly huge pancakes, French toast, an array of veggie breakfasts or a selection “phat” breakfasts. The Blob features pork roll, sausage, bacon ham, fried eggs, American cheese, hash browns, onion rings, lettuce, onion, tomato, ketchup and mayo for $8.95. Or there is The Phoenix, with turkey, egg whites, pepper jack, spinach, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, banana peppers, sweet peppers, sun dried tomatoes and mayonnaise. Lunch and dinners run the gamut, offering oversized sandwiches. There are veggie wraps, specialty chicken wraps, a variety of subs and hot sandwiches, phat sandwiches, a smorgasbord of hamburgers, wings, salads and
other traditional side orders/appetizers. One phat sampling is the Knuckle Ball — a half sub with a cheddar cheeseburger, hot dog, French fries, peppers, onions and Chipotle ketchup. At the opposite end of Cholesterol Alley you can find the Jump Start veggie wrap, which includes grilled peppers, onions, mushrooms, broccoli, zucchini, squash and carrots with fresh mozzarella cheese in a whole wheat wrap. He aims to keep prices affordable by not utilizing a wait staff. Customers order at the counter and then wait for their takeout, or grab a seat and wait for the food to be delivered. When it arrives, Chromowsky guarantees freshness. It starts with how the food is purchased. “We don’t believe in somebody just shipping your product,” he said. “Then you’re kind of stuck saying, ‘This is all we’ve got.’ My father does all the produce shopping, and hand picks everything off the shelf at the farmers market in Hillsborough. On Mondays and Tuesdays, I go out and hand pick everything. This allows us to buy exactly what we need and we make sure it’s fresh.” Much of that has to do with prepreparation. “We butcher everything, we brine everything,” Chromowsky continued. “I’m a big believer in brining chicken. It’s like osmosis. It helps the water go inside of the chicken to keep it plump and juicy. Even our cold sandwiches, they’re all fresh. We have 16-inch rolls that are delivered fresh every day, and everything is cut to order in front of the customer. “We use a different type of ground beef that’s a fresh ground. It doesn’t go through the big machine that changes the consistency of the beef too mush. It doesn’t do anything but get caught in a plastic bag, it comes out like crumbling blue cheese.” He also utilizes his dad’s culinary ability, as Roman makes the meatballs and marinara sauce, among other things. The family is hoping for a long, prosperous run at the new location and is certain it will have just that once people begin to discover it. “I started something and until my key doesn’t work in that lock anymore or somehow they‘re able to rip and pry this away from me, I will never walk away,” he said. “I don’t want to be 70 or 80 and have ‘What ifs?’ You do the best you can while you’re in that moment, so that you don’t have moments later where you wish you can go back and try to alter it. “You have to be a little insane to do this food restaurant business, especially for 20 years. But I’m telling you it’s worth it. I believe this is gonna happen.”
Easy Speak is located at 44 Leigh Ave., Princeton. For more information, go to www.easyspeakdeli.com or call 609-423-2462.
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The Week of Friday, April 14, 2017
Rich Fisher
Check out the latest news and deals available at area stores
Shop Talk is a weekly notebook that informs readers of news, promotions, and sales happening at area businesses. To submit an item, email rfisher@centraljersey.com and put “Item for Shop Talk” in the subject line. This week’s items are as follows: M*A*C Cosmetics will celebrate its Princeton Grand opening at 11 Palmer Square W. with an “Art Of The Lip” launch event, April 14, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Find colorful new ways to get “lippy” with M·A·C Artists, and then pucker up and pose for the photo gallery. The first 50 visitors will receive a complimentary M·A·C lipstick. * * * Celebrate Spring in Bordentown on historic Farnsworth Avenue on May 13. Some of the events are the Franklin Carr Memorial Iris competition and Hats in Bloom exhibit and competition at Old City Hall, 13 Crosswicks Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Vicki Gaudier at 609-203-0541 for details and applications. * * * Blue Mercury at 72 Palmer Square W. in Princeton is offering spring makeup parties on the following dates: April 14-15: Revive facial event April 20-22: Trish McEvoy makeover event April 28-29: Chanel makeover party May 12-13: Laura Mercier makeover party May 19: LaMer facial event May 20: Chantecaille facial and makeup event May 27: YSL Makeover party. For more information, go to www.bluemercury.com or call 609-497-9100. * * * Art Station Studios at 148 Monmouth St., Hightstown, is holding a spring boutique open house and artist marketplace, April 23, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Twice a year the artists convert their working studios into galleries and open them to the public. On view will be a wide array of fine art in all mediums, including functional
pottery, oil paintings, white-line woodblock prints, photography, sculpture, watercolors, pastel, silk painting, collage, and more. Art will be available for viewing and purchase. This is an opportunity to see artwork in progress and talk to artists about their techniques and the content of their work. For those interested in taking art lessons, several of the artists have classes available. While strolling through the restored historic train depot, local musicians will be performing and light refreshments will be available in the artists’ studios. There will be free parking and admission. For more information, go to artstationstudios.com. *** Brooks Brothers on 17 Palmer Square E., Princeton, is holding a “Made To Measure Trunk Show,” April 22. Enjoy the ultimate tailoring experience and personalize a one-ofa-kind garment with the help of Brooks Brothers’ expert associates. Brooks Brothers is also accepting donations for Make-A-Wish through April 30. For more information, go to www.brooksbrothers.com or call 609-688-6879. *** McCaffrey’s of West Windsor is hosting a free nutrition event: Diet Trends — hype or health? With the news always buzzing about the latest nutrition fads, Jill Kwasny, MS, RDN, presents this program to provide the nutrition scoop, April 20 at the McCaffrey’s Market located at the Southfield Retail Center on Princeton-Hightstown and Southfield Roads. Email nutritionist@Mccaffreys.com or call 215-750-7713 to reserve your seat. *** Palmer Square’s Girls Night Out is being held on Thursday, May 18 from 4 to 9 p.m. The event features an evening of exclusive promotions and discounts brought to women by the shops and restaurants in Princeton’s Palmer Square. To register visit
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http://www.palmersquare.com/events/girls-night-out. *** Princeton HealthCare System will celebrate Cancer Survivor Day, June 8 by hosting Amy Robach at the Hyatt Regency Princeton on 102 Carnegie Center Drive. Robach is news anchor for ABC’s “Good Morning America” and a New York Times bestseller; and breast cancer survivor. She will share her very public cancer journey and describe how it has given her a different perspective on life. Everyone is welcome for coffee, tea and desserts prior to the start of the program. The event is free but registration is required. Register at www.princetonhcs.org or by calling 1888-897-8979. *** Carter & Cavero Old World Olive Oil Company at 27 Palmer Square E., Princeton, is offering 200-ml bottles of rosemary olive oil and garlic cilantro balsamic vinegar for $10.95, and 500-ml bottles of the same two items for $20.95. Each marks a $3 discount. All Spanish pottery is 20 percent off. Deals last through April 30. For more information, go to www.carterandcavero.com or call 609-356-0215. *** â⇔‹Fun & Fit Summer Camp at HRC Fitness is now offering registration for summer. A Readers Choice Winner 2016 as One of the Best in Somerset County, the camp offers: Sports, fitness, swimming, and nutrition Fitness classes including Yyga, Zumba, karate, and tumbling Activities like creative arts, games, music, art, and more Weekly bus trips and enrichment opportunities Community projects and visits from local safety organizations Opportunities to make new friends Learning experiences, relaxation, and more. Camp runs June 19 to Aug. 25 and offers full day (8 to 4 p.m.) half days (a.m. and p.m.) and partial weeks, as well as extended care. For more details and registration information, go to www.hrcfitness.com/summer-camp. *** Get a hop on your Easter reservations at Salt Creek Grille for April 16 as new Executive Chef Dan Luber will prepare a special holiday menu. Available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., the menu promises such as mesquite-grilled rack of lamb, sesame-crusted yellow fin tuna and asparagus-stuffed Gnocchi. For more information, go to www.saltcreekgrille.com. *** Princeton Learning Cooperative has announced that Jon Lambert, owner of the Princeton Record Exchange, will be recognized at the Celebration of Self-Directed Learning, April 29, 2 to 4 p.m. The event is being held at D&R Green-
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Shop Talk Continued from Page 4 way’s Johnson Education Center at 1 Preservation Place in Princeton. The Self-Directed Learning Award is given to community members who took an independent educational path and have gone on to create successful and meaningful lives. The Princeton Record Exchange is listed as one of the best music stores in America by Rolling Stone, CNN, Time, and others. Current teen members, parents of former members and PLC staff members will also share inspiring stories of young people taking control of their time and education. Food and drinks will be donated by Small World Coffee; Lillipies; The Bent Spoon; McCaffrey’s; and Nomad Pizza, among others. Event sponsors include Classical Pilates; Kenney, Chase and Costa; Shibumi Farm; Pinneo Construction. Live music will be performed by current teen members. For more information and to reserve a free ticket, go to www.learningcooperatives.org. ***
BRIO Tuscan Grille in the Quakerbridge Mall on Route 1 in Lawrenceville is offering an array of new dishes for its “A Variety of Flavors” promotion, taking place through Saturday, April 15. The lunch and dinner menus present two exciting new appetizers, three entrées (including two mouthwatering seafood dishes), and a divine dessert. The appetizers include Calamari Fritto Misto: Peperoncini, aioli, Pomodoro and spicy shrimp and eggplant. Entrees include Peroni beer-battered fish and chips; lobster and black pepper shrimp ravioli; and braised beef pappardelle. The dessert it butterscotch budino (Italian for pudding). For more information, go to www.brioitalian.com or call 609-799-3169. *** Scrap U & Artistry Too of 2 Clerico Lane, Suite 201 in Hillsborough is hosting a number of events over the coming months, including: Kids Craft Club during school holidays. The club will encourage children’s creativity as they hang out with other kids, See SHOP TALK, Page 6
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HEALTH MATTERS
Sandra Byer-Lubin
Busting Diabetes Myths
A diagnosis of diabetes can be scary and confusing for many people, especially with all the myths surrounding the disease and how to manage it. But if you are one of the millions of Americans diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes each year, understanding the facts can help you make positive changes and gain control over the condition so you can lead a healthier life. The Diabetes Management Program at University Medical Center of Princeton (UMCP) helps adults and children diagnosed with diabetes learn how to live with the condition. It also provides education to enable patients to make informed lifestyle changes based on facts rather than myths. MYTH: The most important item to watch in your diet is sugar, and if a food is sugar-free, you can eat as much as you want. FACT: Years ago, people were advised that to prevent and control diabetes they just needed to avoid or reduce sugar in their diet. However, just because a food is low in sugar or sugar-free, it could still be high in carbohydrates. And total carbohydrates are the real culprits in raising glu-
cose levels after you eat. Carbohydrates include starches (such as rice, pasta, bread, potatoes, and cereals), fruits, milk and vegetables. Most vegetables are low in carbohydrates, and protein and fats have minimal or no carbohydrate. When it comes to managing diabetes, it is not enough to just avoid sugar, it is important to watch your total carbohydrate intake for meals and snacks. Everyone is different though and the amount of carbohydrates you need varies by individual. For example, people with type 2 or pre-diabetes may need to limit or control the amount of carbs they eat each day, while someone with type 1 diabetes may need to match their insulin doses to how much carbohydrate they want to eat. MYTH: You don’t need to do anything if you are told you have pre-diabetes or borderline diabetes. FACT: Not true! Pre-diabetes is defined as having fasting glucose levels between 100-125, or a hemoglobin A1c between 5.7-6.4. This is higher than normal, but right below the cut-off point for diabetes. More than 86 million American adults — more than 1 out of 3 — have pre-diabetes, ac-
cording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While having pre-diabetes is a risk factor for developing diabetes, you may be able to reverse the progression or delay the development for years through diet and exercise. If you are able to lose 5 to 10 percent of your weight and get at least 150 minutes of physical activity each week, you can increase your chances of keeping diabetes at bay. In addition, if you are diagnosed with pre-diabetes, it is important to follow up with your doctor and have your hemoglobin a1c levels checked every three months, and to monitor your glucose at home if necessary or desired. MYTH: There is only one diabetic diet, or one way to eat for managing diabetes. FACT: Also, not true! There may be general guidelines to make it easier to get started, but each person needs an individualized plan, taking into consideration their preferences, lifestyle, activity, weight, diabetes medications, and glucose levels. While one person may be able to eat three regular meals a day, another may benefit from eating three small meals and
two to three snacks. Amounts of carbohydrates, fat, and calories will be different for each person as well. For someone monitoring their glucose levels at home, they can see the effects of their diet on their glucose levels and make changes accordingly. Registered dietitians, especially those who are also certified diabetes educators, can help develop a diet plan tailored to individual needs. MYTH: If you can’t exercise for 30 to 60 minutes or more a day, don’t bother. FACT: Research has shown that just 10 to 15 minute increments of exercise or activity two to three times daily — or even every other day — can be beneficial and reduce glucose levels, especially after meals. For people who sit most of the day, getting up and walking around for 5 minutes every 30 to 60 minutes can be beneficial as well. Also, exercise can include chair exercises, strength training and using weights, or a combination of aerobic and strength. Put simply, moving more is good for your health. Nationally Recognized Care There is now a wide range of effective treatments for diabetes, greatly
reducing the risks of serious complications. Finding a healthy personal balance — learning to control your blood sugar levels through a combination of good nutrition, exercise and often medication — is key to successfully managing your diabetes. The Diabetes Management Program at UMCP is recognized by the American Diabetes Association as a quality diabetes self-management education program that meets the National Standards for Diabetes SelfManagement Education. This award is based on a rigorous clinical review process every four years to ensure high standards of diabetes care and education. The program is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of diabetes specialists, including registered nurses and registered dietitians, who work closely with each individual patient and their physician and other healthcare providers to help effectively manage their diabetes
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ARB is ready to dance ‘Pride and Prejudice’
The American Repertory Ballet has translated Jane Austen’s novel “Pride and Prejudice” into dance, and this transformative translation will go on stage at McCarter Theatre, April 21 and 22. Assisting in this process of getting the words to literally leap off the page has been a Princeton University Professor of English Dr. Claudia Johnson, who specializes in 18th- and early 19thcentury literature with a particular emphasis on the novel. I first thought it would make more sense to translate a novel that had heroes who leap tall buildings in a single bound. For me, “Pride and Prejudice” is all about relationships, facial expressions and conversations, not motion and dramatic action. In fact, although “Pride and Prejudice” lacks the actionpacked qualities of a super-hero story, dancing and movement
play a significant role in the Austen novel, said Dr. Johnson, who got her doctorate from Princeton in 1981 and has been teaching at Princeton since 1994. Dancing sets up the dramatic action — Mr. Darcy’s refusal to dance with Elizabeth at the Meryton Ball establishes his reputation as a haughty and arrogant sort, while the more accessible Mr. Bingley, taken with Jane Bennet, dances every dance. Movement defines the characters’ personalities — the clumsy movements of the comical, buffoon-like figure (Mr. Collins), versus the energetic, free-spirited intense movements of the outspoken, independent and intelligent Elizabeth Bennet “American Repertory Ballet Artistic Director Douglas Martin has read the play very carefully . . . He picked up on the nuances of how people have
delineated physical characteristics that are reflected in movement . . . He gave me a fresh insight into the novel. Instead of deflecting away from the novel, the ballet can turn the audience member back into the novel,” said Dr. Johnson who has written several books, papers, and presentations about Jane Austen. Mr. Martin, who spoke with Dr. Johnson at a Princeton Public Library forum on April 5, noted that to his knowledge, none of Jane Austen’s stories has been used for a full-length ballet, and this fact made the project “an attractive challenge.” He conceived the concept five years ago when brainstorming with a colleague about finding a fresh and creative outlet for the talents of his dancers He said he was drawn to “Pride and Prejudice” by the
Douglas Martin’s ballet of “Pride and Prejudice” will be performed at McCarter Theatre this weekend. dramatic quality of conflict and attraction found in the story. “There are four distinct rela-
tionships — Darcy and Elizabeth, Bingley and Jane, Wickham and Lydia, and Collins and Charlotte — to put forth throughout the narrative. Conflicts arise through calculation and miscalculation, circumstance and human assumptions and prejudices. And, of course, there is drama, romance and comedy,” Mr. Martin said. Mr. Martin’s original choreography incorporates period dancing, such as jigs, reels and the minuet. “When characters are meeting or having a romantic moment, classical ballet will be used in the midst of a group doing period dance steps, for example, during one of the ballroom scenes,” he said. The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) under the musical direction of John Devlin will provide live accompaniment of a score featuring the music of Ignaz Pleyel. “The
challenge of creating the ballet is that the plot must be advanced in every scene and the music must propel that advancement by creating the mood,” Mr. Martin said. “Having live music adds a tremendous amount of energy to the ballet, both the combined physical energy of live music and dancers, as well as the dance and music reacting to live tempos and emotions. These elements feed off one another to create a magical symmetry and boundless energy.” Although no one is leaping from tall buildings, the production seems to be an aesthetic leap in the right direction for the advancement of the art of dance and the enjoyment of the viewers. For tickets and information, go to www.mccarter.org or call 609-258-2787.
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