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Hopewell Township council adopts $23.1 million budget By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
Hopewell Township property owners will see a slight increase in the municipal tax rate in 2018 under the $23.1 million municipal budget adopted by the Township Committee on April 23. On a motion to adopt the budget, Mayor Kevin Kuchinski, Deputy Mayor Julie Blake, Committeewoman Kristin McLaughlin and Committeeman Michael Ruger voted “yes.” Committeeman John Hart voted “no.” Though he did not fundamentally object to the budget, Hart
said he voted against the spending plan because the township did not sell the Pennytown property and put it back on the tax rolls. Township Administrator Elaine Borges said the 2018 budget of $23.1 million is nearly $300,000 less than the 2017 budget of $23.4 million, or nearly a 1 percent reduction. There is money in the budget to hire more personnel, including a police officer, as well as a custodian and a laborer in the Department of Public Works. There are new positions in the Community Development Department, too.
The 2018 spending plan calls for raising $15 million in property taxes from residential and commercial property owners to support the budget, compared to $14.6 million that needed to be raised to support the 2017 budget. The municipal tax rate will increase from 37 cents per $100 of assessed valuation to 38 cents per $100. This means the owner of a house assessed at the township average of $464,196 will pay $1,763 in municipal property taxes. A house assessed at the same amount in 2017 paid $1,717 in municipal taxes.
The municipal property tax accounts for 13 percent of a property owner’s total tax bill, which also includes school taxes and county taxes. Other sources of revenue in the budget include the use of $1.9 million from surplus (savings) and $1.6 million in state aid. Shared service agreements with Hopewell Borough for police services and with Pennington Borough for police dispatch services will generate $514,000 in revenue. Miscellaneous revenues will produce $1.6 million, including
$381,770 in fees and permits, $319,000 in fines and costs in Municipal Court, and $224,000 in interest on investments and deposits. Kuchinski said township officials have tried to deliver a responsible budget. Several actions are underway to support that goal, he said, including the sale of the Pennytown property the township bought several years ago in anticipation of redeveloping the parcel. Municipal officials would like to take steps to promote Hopewell
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Opioid crisis the focus of panel discussion By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
Hopewell Valley families want to know whether the opioid addiction problem has surfaced here and Hopewell Township Police Department Detective Joseph Maccaquano has a one-word answer: “Yes.” Maccaquano was one of several speakers - parents, recovering addicts and those who work with them - who participated in a panel discussion about opioid addiction sponsored by the Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance on April 19. “If you are asking me if (the opioid problem) is here, it is here. If you think (young people) are immune because they are being sent to some fancy college, that’s not true,” Maccaquano said. Opioid overdose is the leading cause of death for people under 50 in New Jersey, said author and activist Alicia Cook, who helped set the stage for the event at Hopewell Valley Central High School. Nearly 800 residents of New Jersey have died from a drug overdose so far this year, she said. “It hits families the hardest. Heroin sucks,” Cook said. She said the drug sucks the happiness out of the home, and it literally sucks the life out of the addict and those who surround him or her - family members and other loved ones. Panelist Scott Borden, whose
son became addicted, agreed. “Our story is terrible and shockingly commonplace. We never thought we would be here,” Borden said, as his wife Jane sat next to him. Their son participated in the usual activities, attending church and joining the Boy Scouts, he said. The family led “a very idyllic life” until their son became a teenager, he said. He became a risk-taker and abused drugs and alcohol, Borden said. They tried counseling for their son, which offered a momentary reprieve, but then he became hostile and aggressive, and when they searched the car and the house, they found opioid pills. “[We knew] it was beyond our control. We were terrified. How did this happen to us?” Borden said. The couple came to the realization their son could not live with them, which Borden described as “the worst realization you can come to as a parent.” They offered him a choice - enroll in a rehabilitation program or leave the house. After several attempts at rehabilitation, the Bordens found a wilderness treatment program in Utah. Their son learned how to build a house, cook his own food and to survive. He turned the corner.
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Community cleanup Volunteers gathered Saturday, April 21 to participate in the 12th annual Stream Cleanups organized by the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association. At the Watershed’s Wargo Pond in Hopewell Township, about 60 volunteers collected 355 pounds of trash, including chicken wire, soccer cleats, plastic coolers, metal and bottles. About a dozen kids from Girl Scout Troops 70131 and 70063 (above), as well as Cub Scout Pack 850 participated. Garret and Charlotte Brown (right) also participated, making the cleanup effort a family affair.
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About a dozen kids from Girl Scout Troops
County offers variety of summer camps for kids Mercer County offers an array of summer camp opportunities for area youngsters, but programs are filling up fast. For specific information about summer programs listed below, please use the contact information associated
with each camp. NATURE CAMPS The Mercer County Park Commission’s Nature Programs will host thrilling and educational summer camps for children ranging in age from pre-K to eighth
grade. The summer camps are developed and instructed by the Park Commission’s team of naturalists. Camps are filled on a firstcome, first-served basis and spots are limited. The Wild Discovery Camp for children entering pre-K and kindergarten is full for this summer, as are two sessions of Nature Camp I. Baldpate Mountain Nature Camp in Hopewell Township is a weeklong camp packed with hands-on nature explorations, science experiments, hikes through
the forest and unstructured nature play. Camp days are devoted to a nature-specific topic and may include bugs, forest ecology, birds and tracking. Openings still remain for Nature Camp I, for children entering grades 1-3, weeks of July 16-20 and Aug. 6-10; and Nature Camp II, for children entering grades 4-6, weeks of July 9-13, July 16-20, July 30-Aug. 3 and Aug. 6-10. Camp sessions will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and campers have the option to register for one or two
weeks of camp. The Aquatic Adventure Camp will be held at the Mercer County Park Marina in West Windsor, July 25-29 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Designed to balance the fun of summer with science, Aquatic Adventure Camp will have your child diving into fresh water ecology, testing Mercer Lake’s water, kayaking creeks and coves, and observing wildlife. Aquatic Adventure Camp also includes
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HOPEWELL VALLEY BRIEFS Mic Drop 2018
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When correcting an “overbite” (in which the upper front teeth protrude too far past the lower teeth), an orthodontic device known as MARA appliance may be used to encourage the lower jaw to catch up in growth. The MARA appliance is called a “functional appliance” because it causes the patient to function in a new jaw position. The device is attached to the back molars on the upper and lower jaws with bands that are cemented into place. After a year of functioning in the new position, the change becomes permanent. Once the lower jaw grows forward to create a better bite, the bite is corrected and the facial profile is enhanced. The main difference between a MARA appliance and headgear is that the MARA appliance is securely fastened to a child’s teeth, while headgear is removable. Because the MARA appliance is not removable, you won’t need to keep track of how many hours per day your child wears it. To schedule a consultation, please call the office of MARK W. McDONOUGH, DMD, LLC, at 609-730-1414. We are located at 245 South Main Street (next to Toll Gate Grammar School), Pennington.
P.S. Because a MARA appliance does not interfere with the opening and closing of the mouth, patients accommidate to eating with it quickly.
Join us for an extraordinary night out with friends and neighbors listening to local musical talent of all genres compete for first, second, and third place prizes while raising funds to benefit Hopewell Valley Youth Chorale. A performance from HVYC will open the show. There will also be a tricky tray and cash concessions will be available, including small plate options, baked goods and desserts. All the excitement will take place at the newly renovated Hopewell Theater on Saturday, April 28 from 7-11 p.m. Tickets are now on sale at https://www.showtix4u.com/and search Mic Drop 2018.
StoneHearth Bluegrass Band
On Sunday, April 29, the Titusville Presbyterian Church presents bluegrass artists the StoneHearth Bluegrass Band for a two hour musical concert from 6 to 8 p.m. StoneHearth Bluegrass Band plays traditional bluegrass but has been known to put a bluegrass style on hits by Simon and Garfunkle, The Drifters, The Everly Brothers
and even The Beatles. StoneHearth has played on WDVR’s Heartlands Hayride, and have opened shows at WDVR for bluegrass notables the James King Band and Karl Shiflett and Big Country Show. They were one of about 80 acts selected from 700 to perform in the program Music Under the City, playing at various subway stations throughout the city, with the biggest night playing under Madison Square garden the same night the Country Music Awards were held there. Cost of the concert is $15. Family pricing is available. For more information, please call the church office at 609-7371385 or visit www.titusvillechurch.org. The First Presbyterian Church of Titusville, founded in 1838, is located at 48 River Drive along the banks of the Delaware River, one mile north of the Washington Crossing Bridge and six miles south of Lambertville.
The Creation
Under the direction of Richard Tang Yuk, Joseph Haydn ‘s masterful oratorio The Creation, will be performed with full orchestra on Sunday, April 29, at 4 p.m., at the Princeton Meadow Church located at 545 Meadow Road, Princeton. Vocal soloists are Jessica Beebe, soprano, John Matthew Myers, tenor, and Daniel Noyola, bass-baritone. The audience is invited to a ‘Meet the Artists’ reception immediately following the performance. Tickets, which start at $30, are available online at
www.voiceschorale.org or by telephone at 609-4740331. To learn more about Voices Chorale, please visit www.VoicesChorale.org and Facebook.com/VoicesChorale.
TMS students present Honk! Jr. the Musical
Timberlane Middle School proudly presents the classic story of the Ugly Duckling in Honk! Jr., The Musical Thursday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m., Friday, May 4 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 5 at 7 p.m. at The Hopewell Valley Performing Arts Center. Based on the classic Hans Christian Anderson story of the Ugly Duckling, this show is great for all ages. Everyone can enjoy this relatable and high energy musical. There are messages about not judging a fowl by their feathers and a family’s love and acceptance. All performances will be at the Performing Arts Center at the Hopewell Valley Central High School‚Äã 259 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington NJ. Tickets $10 Adults, $5 Students/Senior Citizens and Teachers and on sale through www. showtix4u.com or tickets will be available at the theater box office 1 hour prior to the performances.
Blessing of Animals and picnic set
Hopewell United Methodist Church will host a Blessing of Animals, on Sunday, May 6 at noon at the church, 20
Blackwell Ave., Hopewell. The blessing will be followed by a Community Picnic. Every animal will receive an individual blessing. All well-behaved pets and their people are welcome. Stay after the blessing and enjoy a picnic lunch with friends and your pets. There is no charge for the lunch. The event is part of the church’s theme for April and May – Alive! Caring for our pets is one way of showing love, care, and concern for the Created World. The activities will be held outside, weather permitting. For more information, email connect@ hopewellmethodist.org or call 609-466-0471.
Walking group
On Tuesday, May 8 at 11 a.m., the Hopewell Valley Senior Services will be meeting at the parking lot in the park by the Route 29 & 546 intersection. they will be walking on the tow path from the park to Church Road and back along River Drive.
Tech time
Stop in at the Hopewell Branch of the Mercer County Library (245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington) for tech help from local teens at 3 p.m. on May 8. Registration is required by May 4. This is the last Tech Time until October. To register, contact Liz, 609-537-0257.
Tech Class: Using a Smartphone
This course will cover
the most important features of a standard Smartphone and review the differences between different models. Students need not to have a smartphone to attend but are encouraged to bring their devices if they have one. Registration is required, call Liz 609-537-0257 by May 2. There is a $5.00 fee per attendee for the class, please bring a check made out to the Hopewell Valley Senior Foundation. Wednesday, May 9, 4:30-6 p.m. at HV Senior Center, 395 Reading Street, Pennington.
Plant sale at Hopewell UMC
The Hopewell UMC will host a plant sale at the church on Friday, May 11 from 5 – 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. We will be offering bedding plants in the flat: annuals, perennials, herbs and vegetables. Additionally, we will have composted sheep manure for those gardeners looking to enhance their soil. If you are looking for tools, pots and gardening bric-a-brac, we will have a gardening “yard” sale for used items. Children’s activities – Young ones can make some garden art. We are located at 20 Blackwell Ave., Hopewell, NJ 08525. For more information, email connect@ hopewellmethodist.org or call 609-466-0471.
Send items to amartins@centraljersey.com or fax to 609-924-3842. The deadline for submissions each week is 3 p.m. on Friday. For details, call 609874-2163.
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Panel Continued from Page 1A Borden said their son lives in New Hampshire, where he has a job and supports himself. He knows he cannot use or abuse drugs or alcohol. Noting that his grandfather was an alcoholic, Borden said some people can experiment with drugs and alcohol without becoming addicted, but others cannot. Like the Bordens’ son and many other addicts, Eric Gallucci, who graduated from Hopewell Valley Central High School in 2013, never intended to become addicted. He said he tried drugs because he wanted to have fun and because he felt distant from his family. “I never felt connected to my family. I felt different, so I found a connection with others,” Gallucci said. He began experimenting with alcohol and marijuana when he was about 13 or 14 years old. It was fun, he said, adding that he never thought about the consequences. Gallucci said that “the more I fell into it, the more I gave up. I gave it away. Addiction is evil. It is powerful.” He said he did not want to face up to the mess he was making of his life. The Hopewell native was only able to turn his life around when he was arrested. He had to choose - continue to do what he was doing, or accept help. He chose to accept help for drug addiction, which he said is the best thing he ever did. “[Recovery] had to be initiated by me. It’s not overnight, but recovery is
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Budget possible,” Gallucci said, adding that abstinence from drugs and alcohol is “the only way.” While Gallucci and the Bordens’ son became addicted by experimenting with drugs as teenagers, accidental addiction is not uncommon among adults such as Christina G., who also sat on the panel. Christina said she became addicted to drugs following surgery. Her doctor offered a prescription for a patch that contained pain-killers, but her insurance company balked. Her doctor, who she does not blame at all, prescribed opioid painkillers. It took months to overcome the drug addiction and withdrawal symptoms, “but I am here,” she said, adding it was a difficult journey that has created a rift in the family that has not healed. Drug addiction is a trap, Christina said, and addicts are “the biggest, most deceptive, most lying, conniving people on the face of the Earth.” She urged parents to be aware of what their children are doing. And to any parent or young person who thinks they can party and take drugs, “[on] Monday, the party is over, but you still want it,” she said. Christina said that if it happened to her, it can happen to anyone. Many people think they are invincible, but that is not true. Don’t think that coming from a middle class or upper class family means drug addiction won’t happen, she said. “It will,” Christina said.
For Maccaquano, opioid addiction “comes down to the realization it is not a law enforcement problem. It is not just a school problem, it is not just a community problem. It is a state problem and it is a national problem.” The Hopewell Township Police Department has taken a multi-pronged approach to opioid addiction, Maccaquano said. One prong is for police and first responders to carry Narcan in patrol cars and ambulances to reverse the effects of an overdose. The second prong is to refer the addict, upon arrest, to the Hopewell Township Police Department’s Community Addiction Recovery Effort (CARE) program, which is a cooperative venture with Recovery Advocates of America. The program arranges for immediate substance abuse counseling during the arrest and booking process, Maccaquano said. CARE is a “seismic shift” in law enforcement’s approach to drug addiction and arrests from arresting and releasing an offender back into society, to being able to put the addict on the road to recovery and rehabilitation within 24 hours of having contact with the police, he said. The third prong is the “Not Even Once” program in schools, in which children are taught “the real facts” about drug addiction and how easy it is to become addicted, Maccaquano said. Students are encouraged to come forward if they, or someone they know, has an ad-
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even as it hires new perContinued from Page 1A diction problem. Wrapping up the panel Township’s recreational, sonnel and increases the discussion, John Mincarelli historic and cultural aspects hours for the assistant in the Recreation Department. of Recovery Advocates of in order to create a tourist Long-term dedicated staff America told the attendees destination that would bol- members were recognized ster existing businesses, he knows what it is like to for their efforts and given Kuchinski said. be an addict because he was Other efforts - all aimed merit raises, she said. “Even with these new one for many years. If there at reducing the dependence staff hires and raises, our was a place on his body to on residential property total operating budget will stick a needle, he found it, taxes to support the budget be less in 2018 than it was - include attracting a comhe said. in 2015,” Blake said. mercial tenant to occupy The nonprofit Recov- the The 2015 municipal soon-to-be-vacated ery Advocates of America Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. budget was $24.6 million works hand-in-hand with property, as well as ex- and needed to raise $14.3 several police departments, ploring non-tax sources of million in property taxes. McLaughlin and Ruger including the Hopewell revenue such as cell tower also expressed support for rental fees and a hotel tax. Township Police DepartBlake said the Town- the budget, with Ruger callment, to provide immediate ship Committee is holding ing it “a responsible, ratiohelp for addicts during the the line on property taxes, nal budget.” arrest process. Recovery Advocates of America places the addict in a substance abuse treatment program and negotiates fees, if necessary. Overall, it has an 87 percent success rate, Mincarelli said. “The one thing we really try to provide is aftercare” for the recovering addict, Mincarelli said. It is easy for the addict, once iTerrific Technology for Best Smiles he or she is released, to go Technological advances means no more “goopy” back to their neighborhood in the field of orthodontics impressions, itself a great and begin the addiction cyhave yielded a set of tools benefit. But clinically speakcle all over again. Recovthat not only helps to zero ing, iTero provides me with ery Advocates of America in on better, faster treatment an incredibly precise model provides a safe haven for plans, but does so in a way from which I can more addicts, including a 12-step that makes orthodontic care quickly create a better treatprogram to stay clean. more comfortable, and ulti- ment plan. The result is an “The only thing we can mately, more affordable. For improved patient experience give the addict is hope. example, our office is one that includes a shorter time of few in the region that has in braces or Invisalign® If I don’t have hope, I’ll invested in the iTero®digital and a more affordable, betnever try” to beat addicscanning system that yields ter treatment outcome. iTero tion, Mincarelli said, addvastly more accurate mea- technology is iTerrific! All ing that substance abusers surements of a patient’s consults are complimentary are “good people with bad mouth. For the patient, this problems.” 00256889.0217.03x10.18.BeckerNose&Sinus.indd
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By Michele S. Byers
Cowtown and rare grassland birds, perfect together Grant Harris took a bold step last week when he preserved nearly 375 acres of grasslands surrounding his famous Cowtown Rodeo in Pilesgrove Township, the oldest weekly professional rodeo in the United States and the only one in New Jersey. Preserving the land where his horses and cattle graze allows him to continue a five-generation family rodeo legacy while helping keep agriculture alive in Salem County. What many folks may not realize is that preserving these rolling green pastures also protects critical habitat for rare grassland birds. Bobolinks, grasshopper sparrows and savanna sparrows – all classified by the state as threatened species - breed among the clumps of pasture grasses. “They’re ground-nesting birds, so what they’re looking for is cover,” explains Bill Pitts of the state’s Endangered and Nongame Species Program, which monitors the property. Brown thrashers and Eastern meadowlarks – species of special concern – also breed there, and the endangered upland sandpiper may breed there on occasion. The Cowtown pasturelands - which total about 1,700 acres - also support a breeding population of American kestrels, a threatened falcon that favors grassland habitats with a few scattered trees with nesting cavities. Eight kestrel nesting boxes have been placed on Cowtown’s grazing lands to supplement natural nesting sites. Bald eagles forage year round on Cowtown’s grasslands, and other rare birds like Northern harriers and short-eared owls hunt prey there seasonally. All are classified as threatened or endangered in New Jersey. Snow geese frequent the pastures in winter. New Jersey Conservation Foundation purchased the development rights on the 374 newly-preserved acres, mostly using U.S. Department of Agriculture funds that
help ranchers preserve their grazing lands. It’s the first time these grassland preservation funds have been used in New Jersey. The land will remain in Harris family ownership, but it’s permanently limited to no-till agriculture like grazing and breeding livestock. This will maintain grassland habitat quality indefinitely. At an event at Cowtown to announce the land preservation project, Grant Harris humorously referred to his three rules for managing grasslands: “Don’t overgraze. Don’t overgraze. And don’t overgraze.” But these rules are no joke. This management philosophy has resulted in excellent habitat. At any given time, Cowtown has about 100 horses and 300 to 500 head of cattle - which may seem like a lot of animals, but comes out to much less than one per acre! Pitts noted that because Cowtown rotates its pastures, the grasslands maintain a desirable mix of thick and sparse cover. The presence of livestock actually improves the quality of the grasslands because regular grazing prevents woody plants and invasive shrubs from taking root, thus keeping the land from turning into a weedy thicket. Proceeds from the sale of development rights are being used by Grant to purchase additional land he’s been leasing, and to make it affordable for his daughter, son-in-law and grandson - Katy, RJ and Nate Griscom - to eventually take over the rodeo and surrounding land. Katy, RJ and Nate represent the fifth and sixth generations of Harris family members to live and work at Cowtown. The rodeo was founded in 1929 by Grant Harris’ great-grandfather and grandfather. Preserving Cowtown does more than help the Harris family and protect grassland birds. It also supports the larger agricultural community, from the farmhands employed at Cowtown to the businesses that sell tractors
and supplies to the rodeo and ranch. As Grant notes, “We’re preserving the farmers by preserving the land.” It benefits agritourism, too. The Harris property is next to the state’s Featherbed Lane Wildlife Management Area – which is leased for livestock grazing - and the roads surrounding Cowtown and Featherbed Lane are a popular destination for birders. State Senate President Steve Sweeney, a longtime fan of farmland preservation, praised the Harris family for preserving their property. “Once it goes away, you can’t recreate it,” said Sweeney. “Once it’s gone, it’s gone for good. We’re the Garden State, remember that, and this is a rich piece of it.” Thank you to the Harris family, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and all the other partners that help preserve agricultural lands like Cowtown. Preserving farmland and grassland helps farmers thrive and keeps New Jersey the Garden State forever! To learn more about Cowtown, watch the excellent short documentary produced by Yeti at www.youtube. com/watch?v=Shi G062e6-o. To learn more about the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service programs in New Jersey, go to www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/porta l/nrcs/ site/nj/home/. And to find out more about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources, visit the New Jersey Conservation Foundation website at www.njconservation.org or contact me at info@njconservation.org. Michele S. Byers is executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation in Morristown.
the fact that Mayor Kuchinski incurs new debt every year, including $3.3 million this year. Since he wrote that the township’s 2017 Triple-A bond rating is evidence of its “strong financial management,” the same “strong financial management” was enjoyed by the township prior to Mayor Kuchinski in 2015 when the township’s Triple-A bond rating was also re-affirmed. Before the partisan political posturing begins by Mayor Kuchinski’s political cronies, who are troubled by the truth, let’s re-cap: • Under Mayor Kuchinski, our surplus is down $1.2 million, which is 10 percent less than where the surplus started before he was mayor; • Mayor Kuchinski has borrowed money to balance his budget every year as mayor; • The Township’s Triple-A bond rating was also reaffirmed in 2015.
Now, without political spin, the record is clear and straighter. Regarding affordable housing, Mayor Kuchinski merely makes unsupported financial claims and predictions. Such fantasy has not been verified or proven or subject to public scrutiny. He bases his claims on guess-work, “translations,” and “guidelines,” but certainly not actual, verifiable proof. While Mayor Kuchinski’s partisan political cronies may be satisfied with such baseless claims, his unverified political posturing is neither truth nor worthy of reliance or belief. So much for setting the record straight.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Setting the record straighter To the editor: In his letter to the editor last week, Hopewell Township Mayor Kevin Kuchinski claims to “set the record straight” on finances and affordable housing. Regarding the $12 million township surplus at the close of 2015, Mayor Kuchinski writes that his current $10.8 million surplus is “35 percent higher than our past 20-year average.” The simple truth is that our surplus is down 10 percent since he took control of the budget in 2016. Rather than admit that he raided the surplus, the mayor went to some effort to create unwarranted positive spin, apparently to mislead the public and hide this simple fact. Likewise, his talk about reducing debt cannot hide
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Camps Continued from Page 1A activities such as fishing, taking a ride on the pontoon boat, hiking and a cookout. Campers will memorialize their week by making a gyotaku T-shirt to take home. At this time, the Park Commission is unable to provide before- or aftercare for children attending camp. For more information and to download summer camp registration forms, visit http:// www.mercercountyparks. org/#!/activities/summernature-camps. HOWELL FARM Howell Living History Farm in Hopewell Township offers summer farm camp programs for children in age groups 6-8, 9-12 and 13-15 that are of-
fered as day camps scheduled in weeklong sessions. Campers will experience hands-on animal care, helping with chores, feeding, gathering eggs and more. In the garden, campers will plant, cultivate and harvest seasonal vegetables. Each day will focus on a different farm highlight in a 1900s setting. Campers also will discover nature, searching for animal tracks, exploring various habitats and collecting natural treasures. In addition, there will be time for crafts, stories, games and hayrides. For more information, call (609) 737-3299 or visit www.howellfarm.org and click on “Kids Programs” then “Summer Camps.” MERCER COUNTY 4-H Mercer County 4-H,
part of Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County, is offering the following full-day summer camps: “Back to Basics” Cooking and Sewing for children entering grades 4-9; Creative Cooking and Upcycling for children entering grades 4-9; “Get Moving – Get Healthy” Cooking and Sewing for children entering grades 4-9; and Outdoor Adventure for children entering grades 4-8. These camps are held at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County, 930 Spruce St., Lawrence, next to the Trenton Farmers Market. Register at www.cpe.rutgers.edu/mercer4hcamp. Mercer County 4-H also is offering the following STEM camps for grades 3-6 in partnership with Boys
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and Girls Club of Mercer County: Cooking and Science; Think Like and Engineer; and Science Smorgasbord. STEM camps, which have half-day and full-day options, are held at the Spruce Street Community Center, 1040 Spruce St., Lawrence. Register at www.bgcmercer.org. For more information, call (609) 989-6830 or visit http://mercer.njaes.rutgers. edu/ and click on “2018 Mercer County 4-H Summer Day Camp offerings.” TENNIS CENTER The Mercer County Tennis Center at Mercer County Park in West Windsor is offering a variety of junior daytime and late afternoon/evening summer tennis programs, including the following: Quick Start Pee Wee for children ages 5-6. Junior Tennis Camp for children ages 7-16. Junior Tournament Training for children ages 10-12. Junior Tournament Training for teens ages 13-18. Junior Pre-Futures Training for children ages 10-14. Junior Futures Training for teens ages 13-18. Beginner/Intermediate programs in various age groups for children ages 6-12. Intermediate programs in various age groups for children ages 6-15. Advanced programs in various age groups for children ages 7-13 and older. For more information, call (609) 448-8007 or sign in to the CommunityPass website at https://register.communitypass.net/reg/login.
cfm. GOLF ACADEMY The Mercer County Golf Academy offers summer camps at Princeton Country Club in West Windsor. Offerings include Full Day Camp, Half Day Camp and Future Stars programs. During the camps, golfers are organized by current skill level and age. Instructors and counselors will lead the campers through a series of skills, games and exercises that will develop confidence and passion for the game of golf. For more information, call (609) 520-0040 or visit http://www.mercercountygolfacademy.com/#!juniorprograms/ctxn. CAMP COLLEGE Camp College on the campus of Mercer County Community College offers children ages 6-16 an enriching alternative to traditional summer day camp. “Campus Kids” four-week traditional camp sessions offer more than 60 program selections including swim instruction, camp newspaper, creative writing, soccer, juggling and more, in addition to dozens more academic and recreational programs for children ages 6-13. Oneweek, individually priced full- and half-day accelerated study, academic and recreational programs offer unique opportunities not ordinarily found in elementary and middle school curriculums for children, ages 6-16. Programs include the popular Kids in the Kitchen series, Sea Camp Marine Biology at Sandy Hook, robotics, computers, fishing, rock climbing and adventure camp.
An information session will be held Saturday, April 28, from noon to 2 p.m. at MCCC’s West Windsor campus Conference Center. For more information about Camp College, email campcollege@mccc.edu; call (609) 570-3311 or visit www.mccc.edu/campcollege. SPORTS CAMPS AT MCCC Six different camps full of variety and fun open Mercer County Community College’s athletic and recreational resources to sports-minded youth ages 6-13. The following camps are offered: Basketball; Field Hockey; Soccer; Speed, Agility & Quickness; Tennis; and Volleyball and Recreation Sports. For more information, email zegarskr@mccc.edu; call (609) 570-3779; or visit www.mccc.edu/community_youth_sports. TOMATO PATCH VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOPS Tomato Patch at Mercer County Community College, the longest-running, most successful multidisciplinary summer arts program in central New Jersey, offers classes covering theater, dance, vocal music and visual arts. Session I is for students entering grades 8-12 in the fall; Session II is for students entering grades 4-7. Also offered is a Master Class for students entering grades 8-12. For more information, email projects@mccc.edu; call (609) 570-3566 or visit www.kelseyatmccc.org/tomato_patch.
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IN THE LIBRARIES Events at the Pennington Public Library, located at 30 North Main Street in Pennington, include: Swim Team Film Screening Sunday, April 29 at 3 p.m. The documentary “Swim Team” chronicles the overwhelming struggles and extraordinary triumphs of three young athletes with autism and shows how a swim team can bring hope to a community. In New Jersey, the parents of a Mikey Mcquay, take matters into their own hands. Michael and Maria Mcquay form a competitive swim team, the Jersey Hammerheads, recruiting diverse teens on the spectrum and training them with high expectations and zero pity. In addition to Mikey, other featured swimmers include Robbie, who says he aspires to be faster than Michael Phelps, and Kelvin, who has Tourette’s syndrome in addition to autism. Made over the course of two years, “Swim Team” follows the challenges the swimmers face, both personally and as a group. The movie also trails their parents, who raise their children — mostly teenagers — without a rule book, at times feeling isolated themselves, but finding camaraderie in one another. Free screening. Post film Q&A with ProducerDirector Lara Stolman. Registration: kha@penningtonlibrary.org Ongoing: 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. English Language Conversation Sessions: Meeting leader Bambi Hegedus has tutored professionally and on a volunteer basis for 25 years. Participants at these relaxed and informal sessions should have some knowledge of English. Emphasis will be on learning practical phrases and will be determined by the needs of the participants. Please e-mail trussell@penningtonlibrary.org for more information and to register. Wednesdays at 10 a.m. 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. Meetings will stop on the third week of July and will start back up in September. Adult Book Discussion Group: Drop by our long-running, monthly book discussion group for lively and stimulating conversation. Registration is not necessary. December 7 - Book and Film - Hidden Figures. First Thursdays at 2 p.m. Too-Busy-for-Books Book Club: Designed for people who barely find enough time to breathe, this book club will read only a short work per month-nothing longer than 120 pages.
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fair by Marcel Proust. Second Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Events at the Hopewell Township branch, Mercer County Library, at 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, next to Hopewell Valley Central High School): Find your inner calm with our Guided Mediation Series. Mira Desai teaches this guided meditation series. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or yoga mat. Class dates are Friday, April 27 at 1 p.m. No registration necessary. Attention sixth graders and up! Celebrate National Poetry Month at the Hopewell Branch Library. You are invited to share poems from your pockets (poems 15 lines or less that can be folded and put in a pocket) for the library’s Poem in Your Pocket reading on Saturday, April 28 at 3 p.m. They can be favorites of your own work or from a favorite poet. Locally renowned poets, Eloise Bruce, Lois Marie Harrod, Judy Michaels and Gretna Wilkinson will facilitate the reading and share poems of their own. Refreshments will be provided. Registration requested at www.mcl. org or call the library at 609-737-2610. As part of National Stroke Awareness Month, Capital Health will offer free blood pressure screenings in the community. Get screened by a registered nurse and receive information on things you can do to help lower your risk for stroke on Wed., May 2 between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. On Wed., May 2 at 7 p.m., Anthony Williams from BGA Insurance Group will review what is and is not covered by Medicare A and B. The Medicare Information Session with be followed by a Q&A. Find your inner calm with our Guided Mediation Series. Mira Desai teaches this guided meditation series. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or yoga mat. Class dates are Fri., May 4 & 11 at 1 p.m. On Sat., May 5 at 10 a.m., take part of our monthly small business themed seminar presented by SCORE Princeton (Counselors to America’s Small Businesses). Please call the library for this month’s presentation topic at 609-737-2610. On Tues., May 8 at 7 p.m., Food coach, Verna Dentino, will teach you about Understanding Nutrition Fact Food Labels by teaching participants how to decipher nutrition food labels on products at the grocery store so that you can be an
informed buyer. Bring a pen and a calculator. Registration required. Registration required at www.mcl.org or call the library at 609-7372610. Our book club, The Short of It, focuses on the short story. Each month we’ll read and discuss three short stories by the same author. This month’s author is Sandra Cisneros and her short stories, “My Lucy Friend Who Smells Like Corn,” “Little Miracles, Kept Promises,” and “Woman Hollering Creek.” The group meets on Wed., May 9 at 2 p.m. Copies of the stories are available at the branch library. Resume reviews are available by appointment. Call Andrea Merrick at 609-737-2610 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 Anna Van Scoyoc 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: Wildflowers of the Sourlands The Hopewell Public Library is featuring a presentation about local wildflowers on Wednesday, May 2, 7 p.m. at the Hopewell Theater (5 S.Greenwood Ave.,Hopewell Borough). From spring ephemerals to the final blooms of autumn – speaker Rachel Mackow’s presentation features her photographs of the native flowering plants of the Sourland ridge. She will focus on wildflowers that thrive in the Sourland’s mature forests - touching on plants of both upland and wetland habitats. Rachel will discuss plant life cycles, pollinators, medicinal and traditional uses, and native plant conservation. Rachel Mackow is dedicated to the restoration of
native plant communities that sustain and engage both people and wildlife. She authors stewardship plans, lending her knowledge of restoration practices and invasive species management. She enjoys helping people reconnect to plants and self-reliance through teaching foraging skills, herbal practice, and traditional plant uses. Ms. Mackow, and her husband Jared Rosenbaum, co-own Wild Ridge Plants (wildridgeplants.com), a native plant nursery that also offers a variety of consulting services. She is a member of the New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team’s Technical Advisory Committee. Rachel’s honest and humorous autobiographical writing features stories about farm life, family, using wild plants, and instinctual mothering. She is also an accomplished photographer. Her work has been exhibited published and exhibited internationally. Read more at her blog at The Shagbark Speaks (theshagbarkspeaks.com). The Hopewell Public Library’s Wednesday Night Out series is held on the first Wednesday of each month. These events are free and open to the public – no registration is required. Due to the size limitations of the library building, these talks are usually held at the Hopewell Train Station or the Hopewell Theater. Storytime: Every Monday morning at 10:30, preschoolers and their adult companions are invited to gather in our upstairs Children’s Room for stories, songs and activities. HPL Book Club: Held on the first Monday of each month, at 7:00pm at the library. Copies of each month’s book are available for check out. All are welcome. Traditional Book Club: Meets the first Monday of each month at 7pm at the library. Copies of each month’s book are available for check out. All are welcome. Hopewell Public Library (466-1625) is located at 13 E. Broad St. in Hopewell Borough. More information is available on the website - redlibrary.org, and on Facebook.
ORDINANCE NO. 18-1691 ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY
The ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally adopted by the Township of Hopewell, in the County of Mercer, State of New Jersey on April 23, 2018 and the 20 day period of limitation within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be commenced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this statement. Copies of the full ordinance are available at no cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk’s office for members of the general public who request the same. The summary of the terms of such ordinance follows:
Title: “ORDINANCE RE-APPROPRIATING $196,967.11 PROCEEDS OF OBLIGATIONS NOT NEEDED FOR THEIR ORIGINAL PURPOSES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR THE 2018 ROAD PROGRAM IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL, IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY”
Purpose: $196,967.11 of the proceeds of obligations originally made available pursuant to Section 3(c) of bond ordinance #15-1610 ($57,602.00), Section 3(b)(ii) of bond ordinance #16-1630 ($4,799.22), Section 3(d) of bond ordinance #16-1630 ($130,120.90) and Section 6(d) of bond ordinance #16-1630 ($4,444.99) of the Township of Hopewell, in the County of Mercer, New Jersey, are no longer necessary for the various purposes for which the obligations previously were authorized and are re-appropriated to provide for the 2018 Road Program, including all work and materials necessary therefor and incidental thereto and further including all related costs and expenditures incidental thereto. Re-Appropriation: $196,967.11 Bonds/Notes Authorized: N/A Grant Appropriated: N/A Section 20 Costs: N/A Useful Life: N/A Laurie E. Gompf Municipal Clerk HVN, 1x, 4/27/18 Fee: $37.20 HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3486 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-009491-16 BETWEEN: REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. vs SUZANNE MARY VAN FLEET, ET AL Execution for sale of mortgaged premises By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 71 Main Street, Freeholders Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Borough of Flemington, that is to say: Property to be sold is located in the BOROUGH OF STOCKTON County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey Premises commonly known as: 17 NORTH MAIN STREET Tax lot 2.01 IN BLOCK 9 Dimensions: (approx): .1000 Nearest Cross Street: FERRY STREET - MAILING ADDRESS: 17 NORTH MAIN STREET, STOCKTON, NJ 08559
The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff.
The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $150,142.69 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale. Taxes: Current as of 3/24/2018. SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Suprior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. For interested parties regarding Sherriff's Sale, please contact Auction.com at (800) 793-6107 or at www.auction.com
ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC (856) 858-7080 DATED: March 12, 2018
HVN, 4x, April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 2018 Fee: $208.32 Affidavit: $15.00
Legal Notices TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED The Township of Hopewell, County of Mercer, has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11 5(1)(a). The contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the office of the Municipal Clerk. AWARDED TO: SERVICES: TIME PERIOD: CONTRACT AMOUNT:
Carol F. Laskin, Esq. Hearing Officer April 9, 2018 – December 31, 2018 $1,800.00 daily rate for the hearing plus expenses $250.00 per hour other services related to the hearing Laurie E. Gompf Municipal Clerk
HVN, 1x, 4/27/18 Fee: $18.60
10% DISCOUNT WITH THIS AD. Offer expires 4/30/2018
FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY
HVN, 1X, 4/27/18 Fee: $139.50
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RELIGIOUS NOTES St. James R. C. St. Matthews’s Episco- pastor. The church is at the pal - The church is at 300 corner of Crawley Avenue Church — The church is at S. Main St., Pennington, and Academy Street in Pen- 115 E. Delaware Ave., Penacross from Toll Gate nington. For information, nington. The chapel is on Eglantine Avenue. Masses Grammar School. Sun- call 609-303-0129. Pennington United are held Saturdays at 5 p.m. day worship schedule is at 8 a.m. for Holy Eucha- Methodist — Regular Sun- and Sundays at 8, 9:45 and rist Rite I and at 10 a.m. for day worship is at 10:30 11:30 a.m. Daily Mass is Choral Holy Eucharist Rite a.m. The Rev. Daniel Cas- held in the chapel at 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday. selberry is pastor. II. The church offers a va- The sacrament of reconThe Sunday morning children’s program for ages riety of services designed ciliation is held Saturdays four years through eighth to help those with special from 11 a.m. to noon. The Rev. Msgr. Michael grade meets during the 10 needs, including an elevaa.m. service. Nursery care tor for wheelchair accessi- J. Walsh is pastor. The fax is also provided for chil- bility, wireless hearing aids is 609-737-6912. Nancy and handicapped parking is Lucash in the office of relidren under four years. gious education/adult faith The Rev. Barbara available. The church is at 60 S. formation/RCIA can be King Briggs is the Rector. Questions? Call 609-737- Main St. For further in- reached at 609-737-2717. Visit stjamespenning0985 or visitwww.stmat- formation on youth and adult Sunday school and ton.org for more informathewspennington.org. First Baptist, Penning- special programs, call the tion. Hopewell United ton — Sunday services be- church office at 609-737gin at 11 a.m. The Rev. Ma- 1374 or visit www.pumcnj. Methodist — The morning worship begins at 10 lik McKinley Sr. is interim com. 00245502.1111.03x5.25.WilsonFuneralHome.indd
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a.m. on Sunday, April 29. The morning message will be given by Rev. Kate Hillis. She will continue with the Easter worship series, Alive. The topic this week is, Feeding of the 5,000. A nursery is provided for infants and toddlers at that time. Adult Small Study Group meets at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday mornings. At this time they are studying Disciple IV: Under the Tree of Life. Children’s Sunday school meets during the morning service. Hopewell United Methodist Church offers a blend of contemporary and traditional worship styles. The church is located on 20 Blackwell Ave. It is handicap accessible. For more information about the Church and its programs, please contact Pastor Hillis at 609-4660471 or visit the Church’s website at www.hopewellmethodist.org. You can also visit us on Facebook@ HopewellMethodistNJ. Hopewell Presbyterian — Worship starts at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Childcare is provided during the worship service. The church
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IN THE FINAL HOURS Those of us who choose to stay by the sides of those who are dying should be alert for signs that death is approaching. In the weeks and days leading up to death, terminally ill patients are likely to sleep more, eat less, lose strength, become less social, become more confused, experience more pain, and exhibit dropping body temperature and other changes in their vital signs. During the final hours, it will become increasingly more evident that their heart rate will decrease, as their heart and other organs begin to shut down. At this time, it is important that the dying be made to feel as comfortable as possible. Conversation should be kept up until the last possible moment.
Avenue and East Prospect Street in Hopewell Borough. Questions? Call 609466-0332. For information, visit http://stalphonsushopewell.org. Pennington Presbyterian — Rev. Nancy Mikoski and Rev. David Hallgren are pastors. Child care is available at 8:45 a.m. and church school for children, youth and adults is at 9 a.m. Worship services begin at 10:15 a.m., followed by fellowship time. Communion is the first Sunday of every month. There is also a class for adults on Thursday evenings at 6:55 p.m. Check our website home page for information about adult education offerings. There is a Bell Choir, and choirs for all ages. Call the church office for details, or look at our FOCUS newsletter under the ‘about us’ section of our website. All are welcome. The church has an elevator and easy access for wheelchairs. Call 609-7371221 or visit facebook. com/PennPres and pennres. org for more information.
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is handicapped accessible with an elevator to all three levels. 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. 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 609466-1880 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. The church is located at the corner of Princeton
It’s important to take the time to acknowledge the uniqueness of the deceased. Not just for them, but for you. It affirms the relationship and leads to healing after loss. Honoring a life is truly an act of love, for the both of you. To learn more, please call 609737-2900. Our experienced and professional staff is here to guide you through the creation of a service that reflects your values, your preferences, and your loved one’s individual life story. We are located at 21 North Main St. Continuous Family Service Since 1881. “Seeing death as the end of life is like seeing the horizon as the end of the ocean.” David Searls
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There will be a graveside service at Highland cemetery 11am on Saturday April 28th with the Rev. William McQuoid officiating. Instead flowers please send donations to Hopewell animal rescue. Arrangements are by the Wilson-Apple Funeral Home, 2560 Pennington Road, Pennington. Condolences are welcome at www.wilsonapple.com. Obituaries
David Lewis Blackwell, 70 David Lewis Blackwell, age 70, died on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at his home in Princeton. David was a passionate and engaged member of the Hopewell Valley community throughout his life, dedicated to studying and sharing local history, architecture, and genealogy. He was recently named Hopewell Township’s first official Town Historian in recognition of his life’s work, an honor which brought him great joy. He was a tireless advocate for historic preservation and local history education. David was born and raised in Pennington by Harold Blackwell and Hazel Schneider Blackwell. At the age of ten, David discovered his love for family lore and historical research. He attended Hopewell Valley Central High School before training as an architect at the University of Pennsylvania and Cornell. Throughout the years, his true love remained exploring the connections that defined his ancestors and the community. He was appointed to the Hopewell Township Historic Sites Committee and later became a founding member of the Hopewell Township Historic Preservation Commission. David was integral in researching and nominating dozens of historically significant sites to the Township’s register of Historic Places, and used his architectural background in renovating historic homes for his own family. David was a longtime trustee of the Hopewell Valley Historical Society, having served as its President four times as well as its Secretary. Following his professional retirement in 2013, he continued his personal research, writing and assisting with numerous publications. In recent years, he held the position of archivist and curator for The Hopewell Museum. This position provided him with ongoing opportunities to interact with the public and schoolchildren. He loved to share his knowledge with others and freely gave of himself to many other researchers, authors, museum visitors, and descendants of Hopewell-area families. He contributed substantially to both Pennington Borough’s and Hopewell Borough’s recent 125th-anniversary celebrations. David was loved and appreciated by all who knew him for his brilliant mind, remarkable memory, warmth, and wit. His impersonations of old British comedy sketches left his kids in stitches, while his vivid tales of yesteryear captivated history enthusiasts of all ages. He is irreplaceable to his colleagues, friends, and family. In devoting his life to preserving and celebrating our past, he wove himself into the fabric of our community and now holds an honored place in our local history among his ancestors. David is survived by his five children, Rebecca of Mexico City, Morgan of Rye, NY; Andrew of Southbury, CT; Jessica and Sarah of Denver, CO; their mother, Barbara of Princeton; his six grandchildren Haley, Benjamin, Jolie, Katherine, Victoria, and Maisie; and his brother Thomas of Kissimmee, FL. His family invites those who want to share remembrances of David to the viewing, which took place from 4-8pm on Thursday, April 26th at Blackwell Memorial Home in Pennington. Burial at Harbourton Cemetery and a memorial gathering was held on Friday. Gifts in David’s memory may be made to The Hopewell Museum or the Hopewell Valley Historical Society.
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HOPEWELL VALLEY BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION RECAPS
t Last weekend, the Hopewell Val- ley Baseball and Softball Association - kicked off its spring season. , The following is a submitted collec- tion of the weekend’s results.
- HVBSA Majors - Division Softball n Final score: Montgomery – 11/Pens nington Orthodontics and Pediatric Dend tistry Bandits - 8 , In the Majors division, the Penning. ton Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry n Bandits lost 11-8 on Saturday, April 21, y to Montgomery despite excellent pitching by Jenna Powers, Elizabeth Zelin e and Georgia Andreoli. Christina Zelin y and Ellie LaMond contributed hard hits s on offense. Defensive efforts by Grace - Voorhees and Scarlett Brooks provided solid back up in the field. k r t HVBSA AA
eton, “The Sue Fowler Team” Pride. It was a scoreless duel, led by pitching and defense on both sides until the Pride broke through for three unanswered runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to ultimately win the game. Chloe Faller pitched two strong innings, got two hits and assisted on several key outs for Comets, while Katie Moses and Isabella Devine each pitched two shoutout innings for the Pride. Lena McCollum also added a key RBI single and executed a defensive gem for the Pride.
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, Final score: RE/MAX of Princeton, l “The Sue Fowler Team” Pride - 3/The - Flower Shop of Pennington Market S Comets - 0 t In the opening game of the season, . The Flower Shop of Pennington Market Comets battled the RE/MAX of Princ-
The HVBSA A Division softball season opened on Saturday, April 21, with an action packed game between the DeSimone Orthodontics Glory and the Mark McDonough Orthodontics Riptide. There were many excellent hits and defensive plays made by multiple rookie players for the Glory including game ball recipients Tessa Olin and Miranda Sheehan. Ruby Shapiro earned the Riptide game ball for her excellent defensive plays.
r . Last weekend, the Hopewell Valley .Soccer Association continued its spring season. The following is a submitted collection of the weekend’s results. U12 Girls Hopewell’s Nor’easters had a tough weekend. They had both an away and a home game against Franklin Township’s Riptides. The Nor’easters put up a good fight, but ultimately lost both games. On Saturday, the score was 1:2 with Olivia Chila scoring the only goal with an assist by Tierney Mullowney. On Sunday, the score was 0:3. Wendi Zheng and Karie Gray were the goalies for the game and both did an awesome job in a tough game. Reese Overman, Sonia Tenbarge and Tierney Mullowney kept up the offensive pressure. Anastasia Angarone had some impressive body blocks and a head ball. Emily Eschelman, Hallie Car-
rick and Olivia Chila worked hard defending the goal. U13 Boys The Hopewell Valley Bolts U13 team continued their undefeated season with back to back wins against Bloomfield Avengers. On Saturday, the team traveled to Bloomfield. Despite a dominant performance the game was won with a single goal, with Miko Kubiak slotting home after a goal mouth scramble. Special mentions should go to Ethan Hill, who stepped into the sweeper role following injury to Liam Sciple and performed well, and also to AJ Yadamiec, who is settling in quickly to the team as a recent recruit. On Sunday, in the return home fixture, the Bolts were able to settle into their rhythm. The first goal came from Ben Heide, with an assist from Tom Hooks, who scored the second following a flick
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The Hopewell Valley Baseball and Softball Association kicked off its season last weekend. Above, Christina Zelin takes a swing. Right, catcher Sophia Pellegrino gets ready for a strike.
HOPEWELL VALLEY SOCCER ASSOCIATION RECAPS on from Rowan John. Kenzie Bangerter in goal produced a great save to keep the game at 2-0, before Gunnar Casano made it 3-0 with a wonderfully taken free kick. Derek Van Brunt scored the fourth from a lovely assist from Ben Heide, before Bloomfield scored a consolation goal from a corner. The Bolts finished 4-1 winners, a scoreline that was just reward for their hard work and great passing and interplay, backed up by tough and resolute defense. U11 Boys The Tornadoes battled Scotch Plains to a 3-3 tie Saturday in a well-played match from both teams. Scotch Plains jumped out to an early lead 1-0, then extended it to 2 – 0 immediately after halftime. The Tornadoes fought back with a goal by Aaron Parisi, then a successful penalty kick by Henry Seas. Down 3-2 late in the game, the Tornadoes
were relentless on the attack and finally found the back of the net on a well-orchestrated give and go between Tyler Yadamiec and Gavin Nau, ending with Yadamiec knocking in the game tying goal. The Tornadoes defense was strong with solid play by Jack Gabe and goalies Nau and Kyle Yadamiec. On Sunday, Scotch Plains jumped out to an early 2 – 0 lead and held on to defeat the Tornadoes 2 – 1 in an exciting match. Gavin Nau and Noah Pashman played well in goal, while Aaron Parisi, Mike Muscente & Mike Whitlock were on the attack most of the game. Henry Seas, Elijah Barnes and Tyler Yadamiec were strong in midfield. Oliver Juan, Jack Gabe, Martin Kupec, Carlos Rojas and Owen Wemple were solid on defense. Kyle Yadamiec scored the lone Tornado goal on a sweeping kick on a footrace with the goalie.
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Isn’t It Bliss? Reviewing ‘A Little Night Music’ at ActorsNET of Bucks County
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IN CONCERT by Anthony Stoeckert
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Isn’t It Bliss? Reviewing ‘A Little Night Music’ at ActorsNET of Bucks County
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PSO Holds Annual Gala. Judy Collins is returning to New Hope Winery for two concerts.
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Stories Told in Fabric. ‘Interwoven Stories’ got its start in Princeton, has traveled the world, and is returning home
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The music inside Richardson Auditorium will have an international feel May 5 when Eddie Palmieri and his Afro Caribbean Jazz Sextet perform a concert at the venue on the Princeton University Campus. The concert, presented by the Blue Curtain concert series and the university’s Department of Spanish and Portuguese, will showcase the Grammy-winning Palmieri, who played piano for several artists, including Eddie Forrester, Johnny Segui, and the Tito Rodriguez Orchestra. He started his own band, La Perfect, in 1961. “First of all, I look forward with great anticipation to present my Afro Caribbean Jazz Sextet,” Palmieri says. “The presentation will consist of instrumental music, which will be very danceable.” Music has been part of his life from the beginning. “Music has always surrounded my entire family,” he says. “My uncles played guitars, percussion instruments, and every day existence was about music and education. My elder brother, the great pianist Charlie Palmieri, was my mentor.” He continues to record music, and is particularly proud of “Sabiduría / Wisdom,” his 2017 release, which fuses jazz, funk and Latin with Afro-World rhythms. “I consider it my finest work in the genre,” he says. “I highly recommend it to all musical students and everyone who truly loves
Grammy winner Eddie Palmieri will play Richardson Auditorium, May 5. musical quality.” He also finds new ways to share music, as he plans to release a musical interactive app in June. “Modern technology has moved extremely fast and I want to be a part of it,” Palmieri says. “Musicians will be able to play along with my orchestra. My Salsa classics are featured and a simultaneous CD will be released on the Uprising Music label, a subsidiary of Ropeadope Records.” Eddie Palmieri and his Afro Caribbean Jazz Sextet will perform at Richardson Auditorium on the Princeton University campus, May 5, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $10, $5 seniors/students; tickets.princeton.edu; 609-258-9220.
Voices Chorale to Sing Haydn Soprano Jessica Beebe will be one of the vocal soloists during Voices Chorale’s performance of Joseph Haydn’s “The Creation,” Princeton Meadow Church, 545 Meadow Road, Princeton, April 29, 4 p.m. Haydn’s oratorio “The Creation” will be performed with full orchestra under the direction of Richard Tang Yuk. Other soloists are John Matthew Myers, tenor, and Daniel Noyola, bass-baritone. “The Creation” is widely considered
one of Haydn’s most celebrated works. Inspired by his trips to England, where he first heard Handel’s oratorios, it is based on both the biblical book of Genesis and Milton’s “Paradise Lost.” The audience is invited to a Meet the Artists reception immediately following the performance. Tickets start at $30 and are available at www.voiceschorale.org and 609-4740331.
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COVER STORY - STAGE REVIEW by Anthony Stoeckert
‘A Little Night Music’ at ActorsNET of Bucks County Has Charm, Heart and Wonderful Singing
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ctorsNET of Bucks County’s production of ‘A Little Night Music” is the third I’ve seen, and it has some things the previous two lacked — humor and heart. I’ve always walked away from the show in awe of the music and the singing, never before was I so invested in the characters. And this version also has some terrific singing, so it has it all. The show features miraculous music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Its book is by Hugh Wheeler, based on the 1955 film “Smiles of a Summer Night” by the legendary Swedish director Ingmar Bergman. The plot isn’t complicated so much as it’s layered. “A Little Night Music” is set in Sweden at the start of the last century, and opens with cast members warming up their voices, leading into the overture and a waltzing cast. Characters switch partners, trying to find the perfect match — including taking turns dancing alone. It’s clear early on we’re in for something special as the small orchestra, led by Lee Milhous, plays Sondheim’s waltz score perfectly. The first characters we meet are Madame Armfeldt (Susan Blair), and her granddaughter, Frederikia (Keli Ganey). The old woman tells the girl how the summer night smiles three times — on the young, on fools and on the old. Frederikia is determined to see those smiles and vows to pay close attention to the night. We then meet the players who drive the plot. First there’s Fredrik Egerman (George Hartpence) a middleaged lawyer married to Anne (Alize Rozsnyai), who is 18, and still a virgin after 11 months of marriage. Meanwhile, Fredrik’s son, Henrik (Matt South), is a seminary student who’s sullen, and the brunt of many jokes. Anne has feelings for Henrik, who’s fooling around with the servant Petra (Noelle Joy Fiorentino). Fredrik comes home with tickets to the theater — the star Desiree Armfeldt (Carol Thompson) is performing. Fredrik and Anne retreat to their room, which sets up the wonder trio of numbers — “Now,” “Later” and “Soon.” Fredrik sings “Now” in which he debates his options: making love to his wife or taking a nap. The song features wonderfully clever lyrics in which an older guy debates whether if the promise of passion is worth undressing: “That might be effective/My body’s all right/But not in perspective/And not in the light/I’m bound to be chilly/ And feel a buffoon/But nightshirts are silly/In mid-afternoon.” Hartpence’s voice has charm. He also acts wonderfully when singing, delivering lines with humor and also getting laughs with his facial expressions. South shares his fine voice during “Later,” during which Henrik sings his
From left: Carol Thompson, John Helmke, Keli Ganey and Susan Blair in ‘A Little Night Music.’ frustration with always being dismissed. Then Rozsnyai brings her terrific singing to “Soon.” Next, we meet Desiree as she and the people who work with her sing the rousing “The Glamorous Life.” Desiree is Frederika’s mother (and Madame Armfeldt’s daughter), and the song is a letter from Desiree to her daughter. During this song, we learn life on the road isn’t exciting at all (“half-empty” houses, la, la, la/Hi-ho the glamorous life”) and that Madame Armfeldt won’t allow Frederika to travel from theater to theater with Desiree. Fredrik and Desiree have a past and make eye contact during Desiree’s performance. Anne notices, gets jealous, and demands she and her husband leave. Fredrik returns to the theater, and he and Desiree talk over old times before heading to the bedroom. Thompson and Hartpence are married in real life and they are delightful together, delivering their characters’ playful barbs during “You Must Meet My Wife.” Desiree has another lover, Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm (Nicholas Pecht), a comically formal and intimidating sort. He is livid when he finds Fredrik in Desiree’s hotel room, wearing his robe. Desiree comes up with a story about Fredrik falling into her bathtub. But the Count is doubtful, and angry — sleeping with a man’s wife is one thing, but sleeping with his mistress is out of bounds with this guy. Pecht is a riot when singing “In Praise of Women,” as Malcolm tries to figure out what’s going on. Meanwhile his wife, Countess Charlotte (Holly Gash), would like her husband to stop straying. The first act sets up all of this and ends with everyone headed to Madame Armfeldt’s home with the stunning “A Weekend in the Country,” sung by the entire company with power, enthusiasm and humor. It’s a dandy, and sets up Act 2 perfectly. In addition to everything else this show
is known for, “A Little Night Music” is a lesson in perfect structure. The entire cast shines. Thompson is perfect as Desiree — smart, sassy but also vulnerable at times, illustrating her character’s longing for a life away from the road with her daughter and the man she loves. She’s also smart and clever enough to plan a way to make that happen. Thompson gets to sing the show’s most famous song, “Send in the Clowns.” It’s one of those songs that is heard so often, you can forget how good it is. You’ll remember after hearing Thompson sing it. Some of the best singers are performers who are making their debut with ActorsNET. In playing Anne, Rozsnyai sings with power and also brings intelligence to the young woman married to an older man. Fiorentino brings a stellar voice and a lot of charm and humor to Petra. Her bio states this marks her return to acting after a break of several years, and the timing is fortuitous. Alyssa Brode (who plays Mrs. Nordstrom), Rachel Sigman (Mrs. Anderssen) and Carolyn Cuesta (Mrs. Segstrom) are in the chorus, and hearing them sing is a pleasure. The cast also gets a lot of laughs. Anne talks about knowing Fredrik since she was a child. He was a friend of her father’s and she used to call him Uncle Fredrik. “And now you’re my husband, isn’t that amusing?” Anne asks. Rozsnyai delivers the line perfectly and Hartpence’s reaction is priceless. Pecht is a blast as the Count, as is Gash as the Countess. And of course, there are Blair and Ganey who frame the story and pull off the ending in a way that brings a tear to the eye and a warm feeling to the heart. Director David Deratzian has done a wonderful job, assembling a top-notch cast, coming up with some clever staging and finding the perfect pace for this evening. The sets are lovely, poles painted as birch trees, with more trees painted on backdrops to add depth. Set pieces such as a stone bench, a daybed, desk, etc. are used at various times, and the set changes are done swiftly, keeping the show moving. Lastly, the costumes by Kimberly Hess, Cheryl Doyle and Ruth Schanbacher are stunning. It runs nearly three hours, but goes by swiftly. This production of “A Little Night Music” is charming, elegant and offers beautiful night music indeed. “A Little Night Music” continues at The Heritage Center Theatre, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville, Pennsylvania, through May 6. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $17 seniors 62 and older, $10 children 12 and younger; www.actorsnetbucks.org; 215-295-3694.
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HILLSBOROUGH CINEMAS (908-874-8181): Avengers: Infinity War (luxury recliners) (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 12:10, 1, 2:40, 3:30, 4:25, 6:05, 6:50, 7:50, 9:30, 10:10; Sun. 12:10, 1, 2:40, 3:30, 4:25, 6:05, 6:50, 7:50; Mon.-Thurs. 2:30, 3, 4, 6, 6:30, 7:30. Avengers: Infinity War (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 12:20, 1:45, 3:40, 5:10, 7, 8:35, 10:20; Sun. 12:20, 1:45, 3:40, 5:10, 7; Mon.Thurs. 2, 3:30, 5:30, 7. Super Troopers 2 (R) Fri.-Sat. 12:30, 2:55, 5:20, 7:45, 10:10; Sun. 12:30, 2:55, 5:20, 7:45; Mon.-Thurs. 2:55, 5:20, 7:45. Rampage (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 12:15, 2:50, 5:25, 8, 10:35; Sun. 12:15, 2:50, 5:25, 8; Mon.-Thurs. 2:50, 5:25, 8. A Quiet Place (luxury recliners) (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 12:40, 3, 5:20, 7:40, 10; Sun. 12:40, 3, 5:20, 7:40; Mon.-Thurs. 3, 5:20, 7:40. I Feel Pretty (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 12:15, 2:50, 5:25, 8, 10:35; Sun. 12:15, 2:50, 5:25, 8; Mon.-Thurs. 2:50, 5:25, 8. Chappaquiddick (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15; Sun. 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45; Mon.Thurs. 2:45, 5:15, 7:45.
MONTGOMERY CINEMAS (609-924-7444): Lean On Pete (G) Fri.-Sat. 1:50, 4:35, 7:20, 10:05; Sun.-Thurs. 1:50, 4:35, 7:20. Finding Your Feet (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 2:10, 4:45, 7:20, 9:55; Sun.-Thurs. 2:10, 4:45, 7:20. Beirut (R) Fri.-Sat. 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45; Sun.-Thurs. 2:15, 4:45, 7:15. The Leisure Seeker (R) Fri.-Sat. 4:45, 9:50; Sun.-Thurs. 4:45. The Death of Stalin (R) Fri.-Thurs. 2:20, 4:50, 7:20. Isle of Dogs (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 2:35, 5, 7:25, 9:50; Sun.-Thurs. 2:35, 5, 7:25. You Were Never Really Here (R) Fri.-Sat. 2:30, 7:20, 9:35; Sun.-Thurs. 2:30, 7:20.
PRINCETON GARDEN THEATRE (609-2791999): Isle of Dogs (PG13) Fri. 7; Sat. 1, 7; Sun. 8:30; Mon. 8; Tues-Wed. 2:30, 8; Thurs. 2:30, 8:30. Final Portrait (R) Fri.-Sat. 4, 9:25; Sun. 6; Mon.-Wed. 5:15; Thurs. 8. The Death of Stalin (R) Fri.-Sat. 6:45; Sun. 8:30; Mon. 8; Tues.-Thurs. 2:15. Foxtrot (R) Fri.-Sat. 3:45, 9:15; Sun. 6; Mon.-Tues. 5:15; Wed. 8; Thurs. 5:15. Art on Screen: Cezanne: Portrait of a Life (NR) Sat. 1 p.m. Mean Girls (PG13) Tues. 7:30 p.m. The Square (R) Thurs. 5:30 p.m.
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ARTS NEWS
Photo by Rebecca Nowalski, courtesy of Princeton Symphony Orchestra
Loren Allred entertained the crowd during Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s annual gala, April 21.
PSO Holds Annual Gala Loren Allred, the singing voice behind Rebecca Ferguson’s portrayal of the legendary Jenny Lind in the film “The Greatest Showman,” brought her vocal talents, and a taste of Hollywood, to Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s “Puttin’ on the Glitz” Red Carpet Gala, April 21 at Jasna Polana country club in Princeton. Nearly 200 attendees contributed to funds raised for the orchestra and its PSO BRAVO! education programs, particularly to continue the PSO’s commitment to bringing the orchestra into the Trenton Public Schools. The venue was decked-out for the occasion with scarlet carpets, red velvet and brass stanchions, and a starlit dining room adorned with ostrich-plumed centerpieces created by gala chair Stephanie Wedeking. Allred brought everyone to their feet with her performance of “Never Enough,” now on the platinum-selling soundtrack of “The Greatest Showman,” setting the perfect tone for a thrilling live auction. The high-end auction offerings included tickets and VIP treatment to “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,
Parts I & II” on Broadway; vacation stays in a charming Penobscot Bay waterfront cottage and elegant 18th century farmhouse in Dorset, England; and a collection of California vintage wines from a family-owned vineyard. Wedeking attributes the auction’s success to guests’ hunger for something different. “People have enough things, what they’re looking for are unique, one-of-a-kind experiences they can’t find anywhere else,” she said. Following the success of last year’s PSO BRAVO! Challenge which made possible a performance by the orchestra for Trenton school children scheduled for May, attendees were encouraged to pledge funds to continue to provide such concerts in the future to Trenton children and programs to students at schools throughout the area. “The Gala is our big fundraiser for the year,” Wedeking said. “It’s vital for the organization. The money raised supports the entire organization not just for outreach, but to support high-quality performances by the PSO. This is my second year as gala chair, and it’s such a pleasure to work with the orchestra, Executive Director Marc Uys, and the entire PSO staff. They’re always striving for excellence.”
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Stories Told in Fabric
‘Interwoven Stories’ got its start in Princeton, has traveled the world, and is returning home
n the fall of 2016, Diana Weymar introduced her “Interwoven Stories” project to the area during a residency with the Arts Council of Princeton. The project involved Weymar creating fabric “pages”, stitching red and blue lines on white cloths so that they resembled loose leaf pages. Those pages were the canvas for a community-wide project, with participants creating images of threads, stitching words into the pages or a combination of both. Weymar offered suggestions, such as creating an image of a favorite place in Princeton, or participants could create whatever they wanted. The pages and supplies needed to create a page were provided by the arts council. It was a concept Weymar had worked on on a smaller scale, and the Princeton project was the first time she did it on a community-wide basis. Weymar and Maria Evans, the arts council’s artistic director, were so impressed by the re-
sults they displayed the pages in an exhibit at the arts council’s Paul Robeson Center for the Arts. As it turns out, that was just the start of the project, which is returning to the Paul Robeson Center with “Interwoven Stories: International,” May 12 through June 23. This version will feature hundreds of pages created by people in Princeton, and also from around the world. “The project has traveled,” Weymar says. “We decided to do this show because, first of all, people in Princeton are still making pages, so the project in Princeton has continued to grow. And then it’s gone to these different places.” Those places include Nantucket; Damascus; Victoria, British Columbia; and the University of Pugent Sound. “It’s been pretty interesting to incubate the project in Princeton then to travel with it because it gets tested every single time you go to a new place with it,” Weymar says. “So it seems like a good time to bring it back to Princeton
for the community to see.” Weymar tracked down many of the locations that took on the project herself. “I had always wanted to do the project on the island of Nantucket, with the summer and yearround community, and because of the history of craft on the island, it was a very natural fit,” she says. She brought “Interwoven Stories” to Zen Hospice in San Francisco. That came about through B.J. Miller who, when he was a student at Princeton University in 1990, climbed a Dinky train, was electrocuted and lost his legs and an arm as a result. He went on to become a doctor and was the executive director at Zen Hospice for five years. In working on “Interwoven Stories,” Weymar has traveled around the country and the world. She made pages for each destination, and her involvement with each chapter of “Interwoven Stories” ranged from introducing the project to
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spending time there and helping to organize and facilitate the pages. One place she didn’t go to was Demascus in Syria. That city’s involvement began in December, when Weymar was in Bogota, Colombia, where she meet a woman from Demascus. The Demascus pages are the only ones Weymar didn’t make. “They’re different because the fabric is local, so it’s lighter, it’s more sheer,” she says. “Also, they made the pages with the pink line on the right because they’re reading right to left.” Each location’s pages reflect their respective communities. One of Weymar’s favorites was made by a woman named Barbara at Zen Hospice. It’s a stitched selfie of the woman. Embroidered into the page are the words, “I never thought I would see the world through cancer-colored glasses.” Barbara didn’t intend to create a page, but interviewed Weymar for a story about the project in a newsletter. “She told herself before she interviewed B me that she was not going to take a kit, she didn’t have the time, she was not going to do it,” Weymar says. “And then she had this idea and she came back to me about a month-and-a-half later with this page. It’s amazing, it’s an amazing page. To get to that point with an illness, I think is pretty incredible. To want to make something like that, with that sense of humor about it and
Fabric “pages,” such as this one create in Nantucket, will be on view in “Interwoven Stores: International” at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts. to do it is to be unafraid.”
Art and More at Communiversity The Arts Council of Princeton, in collaboration with the students of Princeton University and the town of Princeton, will present the 48th annual Communiversity ArtsFest, Sunday, April 29, from 1-6 p.m. The arts festival is a free Princetonbased event devoted to art and community comprised of a diverse group of local performers, artists, crafters, merchants, community groups, and volunteers from Princeton and surrounding areas. This year’s Communiversity ArtsFest will feature seven stages of non-stop live music and performances. More than 200 booths will line the streets of Nassau and Witherspoon, Palmer Square and the University campus near Nassau Hall. There will be free art activi-
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“Interwoven Stories: International” will be on view at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton, May 12 through June 23. An artist’s reception will be held, May 12. For more information, go www.artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-924-8777.
ties and family-friendly programming at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts and on Palmer Square Green. Communiversity ArtsFest takes place in Downtown Princeton with parking options including parking garages: the Chambers, Hulfish and Spring Street Garages. Additional parking can be found in Princeton University’s parking lots, free and open to the public for Communiversity. Go to www. princeton.edu/parking for details. A free shuttle bus will be available for attendees who park at the Princeton Shopping Center, 301 Harrison St., Princeton. The shuttle will run continuously throughout the event. For more information, go to artscouncilofprinceton.org/communiversity.
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THINGS TO DO STAGE “Titanic the Musical,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Playful Theatre Productions presents the Tony Award-winning musical about the maiden — and only voyage — of the colossal ship that ends in tragedy at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, through April 29. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $20; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333. “Heathers: The Musical,” Yvonne Theater on the Rider University campus, Lawrence. Musical based on the cult classic film from the 1980s, which centers around two teenage lovers plotting to kill the most popular girl at their school, through April 29. Performances: Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m. $20, $15 seniors/ students; www.rider.edu/arts; 609-8967775. “A Little Night Music,” ActorsNET of Bucks County, The Heritage Center
Theatre, 635 North Delmorr Ave., Morrisville, Pennsylvania. In Sweden circa 1900, the romantic entanglements of actress Desiree Armfeldt and others are revealed through Hugh Wheeler’s book and Stephen Sondheim’s lilting score, through May 6. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $20, $17 seniors; www.actorsnetbucks.org; 215-295-3694. “Calendar Girls,” Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough. Adapted from the 2003 movie and based on the true story, the play tells the story of small town British housewives who posed naked for a pin up calendar to raise money to support families of cancer patients, through May 6; www.svptheatre.org. The Nerd, George Street Playhouse, 103 College Farm Road, New Brunswick. Comedy about Willum (played by Colin Hanlon) who is celebrating a birthday, and is joined by Rick Steadman (Jonathan Kite), a fellow ex-soldier who saved Willum’s life, through May 20; www.georgestreetplayhouse.org; 732-246-7717.
Off to See the Wizard The stage musical “The Wizard of Oz” is coming to the State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, May 4, 7:30 p.m. and May 5, 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Based on the movie classic, the show features beloved songs including “Over the Rainbow,” “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead,” and “If I Only Had A Brain.” Tickets cost $35-$98; www.stnj.org; 732-246-7469. One-Act PlayFest, Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Local actors will perform staged script-inhand readings of six one-act plays selected for performance at the library, April 28, 7 p.m., 9 p.m. Free. Online registration begins April 9 at 9:30 a.m. www.mcl.org/ branches/lawrbr.html; 609-989-6920. “Turning Off the Morning News,” McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton. World premiere comedy by Tony-winning author Christopher Durang that takes a dark look at today’s world, May 4 through June 3; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. “The Producers,” Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. Musical based on Mel Brooks’ comedy classic about producer Max Bialystock and accountant Leo Bloom, who realize they can make more money with a flop show than a hit, May 4-20. Performances:
Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Tickets cost $22; www.musicmountaintheatre.org; 609397-3337.
CHILDREN’S THEATRE “Jack and the Giants,” Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. Jack sells his beloved cow for a handful of magic beans, through April 28. Performances are Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $8; www.musicmountaintheatre. org. “Junie B. Jones,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Musical by Theatreworks USA based on the best-selling books by Barbara Park, April 28, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Tickets cost $12, $10 children; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333.
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MUSIC CLASSICAL MUSIC Jeremy Denk, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Recital by pianist including Beethoven’s Sonata No. 30 Op. 109 and the Schumann Fantasy, but also Prokofiev’s rarely heard Visions, May 1, 7:30 p.m. $25$65; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. Tesla String Quartet, The Pennington School, 112 W. Delaware Ave., Pennington. Music for two violins, viola, and cello. The Quartet will be the ensemble-in-residence at the School from May 1 through May 4. The concert will be in honor of “Star Wars Day,” May 4, 7 p.m. www.pennington.org; 609-737-1838. JAZZ, CABARET, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. Bart Shatto, The Rrazz Room, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania. Lead Vocalist For The Trans Siberian Orchestra & Broadway Veteran (“Les Miserables,” “War Paint”), April 28, 8 p.m. $35; www.therrazzroom. com; 888-596-1027. Suede, The Rrazz Room, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania. Concert by pop/jazz/blues vocalist, April 29, 7 p.m., $40-$50; www.therrazzroom.com; 888596-1027. Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Concert featuring Steven Van Zandt, guitarist for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and producer who used the “soul hornsmeet-rock ‘n’ roll guitars” approach he first pioneered on Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes’ classic first three albums, April 29, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $55-$125; www.stnj. org; 732-246-7469. Crosscurrents: Zakir Hussain and Dave Holland, 91 University Place, Princeton. Zakir Hussain’s percussion masters of India will be joined by American jazz bassist Dave Holland, as they explore the relationship between jazz and Indian music, and how the two genres helped each other’s evolution, May 2, 7:30 p.m., $52-$65; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. The Sweetback Sisters, Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell. Country artists from Brooklyn, May 4, 8 p.m. hopewelltheater.com.
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Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton. “Going for the Gold: Trenton and the Olympics.” There have been 14 Olympic athletes associated with Trenton, from the 1928 BAmsterdam Summer Games through the 1996 Atlanta
Summer Games. Only two win medals: a gold and bronze. Discover who these Olympians are. Olympic posters from 12 Olympics attended by TMS trustee Karl Flesch are on display along with other Olympic memorabilia, through April 29. “The Bigger Picture,” an exhibition of paintings and sculpture by four recognized local artists that have combined forces to make a statement that supports the relationship between larger paintings, sculpture and the timely celebration of cultural differences, through April 29. Ellarslie Open 35. Annual juried exhibit continues a tradition of supporting area artists and bringing the finest in visual art to patrons and visitors. Juried by Heather Campbell Coyle, May 5 through July 1. VIP Night: preview art for sale, meet and great artists, May 4, 6-9 p.m., $15, $10 at door. Opening reception, May 5, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Wed.-Sat. noon to 4 p.m. Sun. 1-4 p.m. www.ellarslie.org; 609-989-3632. Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton. “The Artist Sees Differently: Modern Still Lifes from The Phillips Collection. Exhibit of 38 paintings from The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C., offers an analysis of the modernist still life, including rarely seen works by European and American masters such as Paul Cézanne, Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Marsden Hartley, Milton Avery, and Geor-
gia O’Keeffe, through April 29. “Landscapes Beyond Cezanne,” installation of works drawn from the museum’s collections that juxtaposes watercolors by Cézanne with landscapes drawn, printed, or painted on paper by earlier artists, through May 13; “Frank Stella Unbound: Literature and Printmaking,” Between 1984 and 1999, the American artist Frank Stella executed four ambitious print series, each of which was named after a literary work that had a distinctive narrative structure: the Passover song Had Gadya, a compilation of Italian folktales, the epic novel Moby-Dick, and the illustrated encyclopedia Dictionary of Imaginary Places. Through these works, Stella evolved printmaking projects of unprecedented scale, May 19 through Sept. 23; Hours: Tues.-Wed., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Admission is free; artmuseum.princeton.edu; 609-258-3788. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton. “A Gentleman’s Pursuit: The Commodore’s Greenhouse” Exhibit reveals the findings at Morven from Hunter Research’s excavation of one of New Jersey’s earliest greenhouses, through June 3. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10, $8 seniors/students; morven.org; 609-9248144.
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Morpeth Contemporary and Frame Studio, 43 W. Broad St., Hopewell. Featuring art Michael Madigan and Jim Jansma’s ceramics. Madigan is exhibiting abstract paintings and the art that inspired them. Jansma is revisiting pieces from past work, through April 29; morpethcontemporary.com; 609-333-9393 The Gallery at Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Annual “Visual
Arts Student Exhibition” featuring works by MCCC students. A range of Mercer’s Visual Arts programs will be represented in the show, including Fine Arts, Advertising and Graphic Design, Digital Arts, Photography and Sculpture, through May 3. Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.with Wednesday hours extended until 7 p.m. www. mccc.edu/gallery. Taplin Gallery at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. “Earth, Fire, Water, Ice, Debris: Five Artists Comment on the Environment,” an exhibit of work dedicated to artists using their visual skills to bring awareness to environmental issues in the world.
Helena Bienstock, Diane Burko, Anita Glesta, Susan Hockaday, and Martha Vaughn address climate change, global warming, infrastructure, and additional subjects related to environmental disturbance and destruction, through May 5. artscouncilofprinceton.org; 609-924-8777. Gallery 14, 14 Mercer St., Hopewell. “Walking Distance” by Dave Burwell. Photographic series by Burwell of images he made within walking distance of his Princeton home; “Notions” photographs by students of a the photography class at Princeton Day School, through May 20. www.photogallery14.com; 609-333-8511.
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I went into Labyrinth Books on Princeton’s Nassau Street April 17 to snatch a snippet of history by purchasing the James Comey book “A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership.” Instead, I became immersed in thousands of years of history by listening to a discussion of the Martin Goodman book “A History of Judaism.” Mr. Comey’s book of 277 pages took one night to read. I needed no one to explain the lessons of he book, because in the past two weeks, dozens of experts — including Mr. Comey — have inundated the media with interviews, interpreting the significance of the tome. Dr. Goodman’s book of 656 pages may be a summer-long project. I knew after reading 30 pages that I needed the wisdom of Princeton History Professor Anthony Grafton to lift the lessons out of this panoramic history of the Jewish religion. The common lesson emerging from both books is that learning from history is crucial to the survival of our civilization. Furthermore, we perhaps should take a few lessons from the survival of Judaism in order to navigate our currently chaotic time in the history of the United States. Labyrinth owner Dorothea von Moltke asked Professor Grafton, a worldrenowned authority in the area of early modern Europe, to moderate the discussion with Oxford University Professor Goodman. He willingly accepted the invitation, because all of his scholarship has been punctuated by a commitment to the value of scholarly work that engages the broader public. The event was part of Labyrinth’s literary salon program, an intellectual and cultural treasure for the Princeton community.
Author Martin Goodman (left) and Princeton History Professor Anthony Grafton at a discussion of Goodman’s book, “A History of Judaism” at Labyrinth Books.
Before the Labyrinth event, I had met Grafton several times, but mostly in the context of him being the husband of Louise Grafton, also renowned, but as an artistic theater set designer. Their home environment is a funky mix of Louise’s fantastical stage props and sculptures with Tony’s library of early printed folios in Latin and Greek, shelves bulging with books, papers, and binders of notes. I never heard Grafton lecture, but was well aware that his special interests lie in the cultural history of Renaissance Eu-
rope, the history of books and readers, the history of scholarship and education in the West from Antiquity to the 19th century, and the history of science from Antiquity to the Renaissance. He told me his current project is researching the way in which early scholars thought about early Christianity. Even though it’s foolhardy to attempt a thumbnail sketch of a book on such a complicated and comprehensive subject like the history of Judaism — a topic outdone perhaps only by a history of world civilization — I nevertheless created my short and stunningly superficial description as pulled from the Labyrinth discussion and several reviews of the book. “The History of Judaism,” as opposed to the history of the Jewish people, explains how Judaism came to be and how it has developed from one age to the next, as well as the ways in which its varieties have related to each other. “A History of Judaism” ranges from Judaism’s inception in the second and first millennia, through the Jerusalem Temple cult in the centuries preceding its destruction, to the rabbis, mystics and messiahs of medieval and early modern times, and, concluding with the many expressions of the modern and contemporary Jewish worlds. “The book is very well written, very readable and accessible,” said Professor Grafton. He [Professor Goodman] conveys a simple and clear lesson — Judaism never has been just one unified approach to belief. “There always have been multiple strains of Judaism. People calling themselves Jewish always have worshiped in different ways, understood and interpreted the Bible differently, had very different
life styles. . . . Many Jews feel the temptation to declare that there is only one kind of Judaism — “my” kind — all others are wrong. Historically, there are many types of Judaism. It is a religion that is continually evolving. . . . It never has been just one thing.” Grafton added that Goodman shows how those strains have often “adopted incompatible practices and ideas — about the authority of ancestral traditions, the meaning of scripture, the nature of God, the afterlife and the End of Days — but that disagreement has almost always been tolerated without schism. “Professor Goodman is particularly interested in moments when Jews are tolerant of other Jews who disagree. He likes to see the possibility of Jews willing to talk to and worship with other Jews. I particularly enjoy the descriptions of the Jewish mystics talking and debating very late into the night about God and rituals.” The bottom line about Judaism is that people argued and debated continually with one another and got on each other’s nerves over the course of thousands of years. Instead of the religion blowing up, it evolved and people continued to live and work together — and more forward. The words of wisdom from Grafton about the lessons of the book were particularly comforting to me in the context of the schism now reflected in the Comey/ Trump interpretation of the principles of the Constitution, rule of law, and American democratic form of government. Perhaps Americans for the sake of the country will be able rant and rave at one another — but nevertheless be tolerant of opposing views and move forward peacefully.
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It’s time for Morven in May May is almost here, and that means it’s time for Morven in May. Morven Museum & Garden will welcome 36 contemporary craft artists from around the U.S., May 4-6 for its annual craft and plant sale weekend. Lena Stringari, deputy director of The Guggenheim Museum, selected this year’s exhibitors, whose work in glass, ceramics, wood, decorative and wearable fiber, jewelry, furniture, metal, and basketry will be displayed in gallery-style booths under a tent on the museum’s Great Lawn. The event also includes Morven’s annual heirloom plant sale, which includes plants from Morven’s own garden. A Preview Party, May 3, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m., kicks off the three-day contemporary craft show and plant sale. Morven is located at 55 Stockton St., Princeton. Morven in May is open to the public May 4 and 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and May 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The plant sale opens to Morven members, 9 a.m. to noon before opening to the public on Friday be-
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. To what do you attribute your success in Real Estate over the past 20 years? A. I am patient with my clients and enjoy educating them on real estate in our area. I do my best to treat each client and property with the same care. I don’t believe in cutting corners when it comes to providing service or marketing a home as I would my own, no matter the size of the home or the price point. My motto is “From starter to stately homes, and everything in between.” I also maintain my knowledge of the ever-changing inventory, have excellent negotiating skills, and stay up to date on industry technology. Here are my two dogs, Shamrock and Sebastian, playing in our backyard.
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MONMOUTH JUNCTION
$559,500
Looking for space to park extra vehicles or work from home? This 4BD, 2 BA property offers more than you need! Home has been immaculately kept, updated, and expanded. Features 4 bedrooms, with two being “Master-Size” w/15 foot walk-in closets, and the others also large. The oversize garage may fit 4 cars. Beautiful wood burning stove warms the home with a deep, rich heat, for the days when you aren’t outside on the patio or deck, enjoying the in-ground pool! Great location, next to even better schools and shopping.
MONTGOMERY TWP
Renov 4/5 BR, 3.5 BA home. Gourmet kit w/grand ctr island, granite counters, cust cabinets, dec backsplash, high end ss appl’s. Adj formal LR w/fplc, French doors to wooded lot. Formal DR. one or 2 BRs & full BA on 1st flr. Upstairs MBR w/balcony, sitting rm, huge WIC, BA w/infinity spa tub, WI shower, his/hers sinks, designer tile. Full fin bsmt. elegant patio, gardens, concrete heated IG pool/spa, views of 30+ acres of preserved land. Close to top Montgomery twp schools, amenities & more. 2017 Realtor® of the Year - Mercer County
Listed by Arthur Napolitano Broker Manager 1 New Road Kendall Park, NJ 08824
“I live here. I work here.”
donna.murray@foxroach.com
609-924-1600
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$948,000
european-inspired, 4 BR, 3.5 BA “country home” w/numerous upgrades. Custom moldings, hdwd flrs, French doors, dec columns & desirable open floor plan. Formal LR & DR. Gourmet kit w/Viking Professional appl’s, large ctr island, granite counters, 42” cherry cabinets w/lighting & beverage center. Adjoining brkfst rm. FR w/floor-to-ceiling fplc, exposed beams & Palladian windows. office w/built-in bookcases. MBR suite w/tray ceiling & luxurious BA. 2nd flr laundry, Wo fin bsmt, custom back patio & more. 2017 Realtor® of the Year-Mercer County Listed by Donna M. Murray Sales Associate, ReALtoR® Cell: 908-391-8396
Cell: 908-391-8396
253 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08540
Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
HOPEWELL TWP.
Listed by Donna M. Murray Sales Associate, ReALtoR®
Cell: 732-735-1148 Artnap27@gmail.com
732-240-1228
$768,000
253 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08540
donna.murray@foxroach.com
609-924-1600
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PLAINSBORO
$775,000
Servicing Montgomery Township
12 Jeffers Road OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 4/29 1-4pm
Jennifer Dionne
Sales Associate Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty 4 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08542 609.921.1050 Office 908.531.6230 Cell
jenniferdionne.callawayhenderson.com jdionne@callawayhenderson.com
Spectacular CUSTOM BUILT COLONIAL with fantastic WATER FRONT LOCATION. This incredible 5 BR, 3 full BA home overlooking the water & woods was finished being REBUILT & EXPANDED w/an upper level in Oct. 2017. Hrdwd flrs throughout except in entry & kit where 20x20 tiles are found. Gourmet kit w/Island. Beautiful Granite Countertops & glass tile backsplash. Crown molding throughout w/chair railing in the Dining Room. One BR & full bath on the main level. Perfect for in-laws, guests or a Nanny. The main BR has a sitting room w/French door; can double as a nursery or office. Huge walk-in closet w/wood closet organizers. Magnificent Spa like bathrooms. Full size washer/dryer conveniently located on the upper level. Fin. huge bsmnt w/access from inside & outside. 23 x 35 paver stone patio overlooking the serene lake & woods. Students attend the award winning West Windsor-Plainsboro schools. Downtown Princeton is mins away. Convenient to public transp, including NJ Transit trains, AMTRAK, buses & major roads such as the NJ Trnpke. Convenient to restaurants, shopping, entertainment and Plainsboro Village. All new energy efficient 2-zone heating & AC along w/an energy efficient water heater, roof, windows& insullation. NOT in a flood zone. No Flood Insurance is needed.
Keller Williams Realty Princeton, NJ 08540
609-987-8889
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7 WINtHroP dr. laWreNceVIlle Expanded Alexander Model in Lawrenceville Green. New baths, hardwood floors, freshly painted and a great backyard! MLS#1000402056 $599,999 609-921-2700
3 Mccay dr. roeBlINg Lovely home located in a great neighborhood on a quiet street. 5 bed, 2.5 baths, EIK, LR, FR, garage plus a mother-inlaw suite w/ private entrance! MLS#7156103
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107 WIld azalea lN. MoNtgoMery Sophisticated brick front colonial w/ 4 bed. & 3.5 baths on 4.34 acre premium wooded lot in top-rated Montgomery Twp. Schools. MLS#1000259398 $1,199,000 609-921-2700
105 FarNSWortH aVe. BordeNtoWN cIty Unique opp. w/multiple options avail. in Bord. City’s Bus. Dist. 3 story brick build. Retail, comm., prof., residential or multi-fam. w/ appr. MLS#7056921 $379,000 609-298-3000
112 PreSerVatIoN BlVd. Chesterfield Over 2900 sq ft of lux. living! 4 bed, 2.5 baths, big kitch. with ctr. island, brkft area & butl. pantry. Fam. rm w/gas FP, fin. Bsmt, 2 car gar, front porch & more. MLS#7135753 $499,900 609-298-3000
62 creekWood dr. FloreNce This lovely Dogwood Model features a lot of space. 4 bed., 3.5 baths, full finished basement, 2 car garage, fenced in yard, freshly painted, new carpeting! MLS#7135024 $450,000 609-298-3000
13 MartHa dr. HaMIltoN 6 bed., 2 & ½ bath Colonial in Hamilton Twp. 2 year old roof, new concrete driveway, walk, replacement windows , 200 amp elect., furn. & AC just 10 years old. Waterproof. full fin. Basement. MLS #:7160317 $369,900 609-737-1500
22 HIlltoP Pl. roBBINSVIlle Immaculate 6 Bed. 4 Bath Robbinsville home. NEW Heat & CA; 2 NEW hot water heaters; NEW kitchen w/granite and stainless. Close to restaurants, shopping, schools, I-295 & Route 130 & 206. Minutes to trains. MLS #:7161237 $529,900 609-737-1500
201 Quarter CirCle Solebury tWP This immaculate Bridgeport model in highly sought-after Peddlers View is on a quiet cul de sac. Professionally landscaped and maintained. MLS#7162354
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4 J aMy la, rarItaN tWP. rarItaN tWP. Renovations just completed! HW floors throughout, gourmet kitchen, cathedral FR w/raised hearth FP. MLS # 3460090 908-782-0100
31 rIcHey Place treNtoN One of Trenton’s grand old homes. 5 bed., 2 1/2 baths. Beautifully restored and updated with modern conveniences of today. A Must see!!! MLS# 7127251
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112 W. Broad St. HoPeWell Boro Charming home in the heart of Hopewell! 3 bdr, 2 bth, CA, 3 seas. porch, walk up attic, 2 car gar., newer roof. Spacious yard, walk to town! MLS#1000411586 $460,000 609-921-2700
895 HooVer dr. N. BruNSWIck This 5 BR Colonial has HW flrs, Upd. EIK, BTHs, fin. BSMT & deck w/ awning. Close to Train, University, Hospital & shopping. MLS#1000371362 609-921-2700
6 BoNNer ct. HoPeWell 4 BR 2 l/2 bath Col. w/ finished basement, granite flooring, 2 car gar. on a cul-de-sac in Brandon Farms within Hopewell Township. MLS #:7136231
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2 Hallett dr. HoPeWell Stunning custom Contemporary on 2.4 acres, 4 Bed., 5 Baths in High Point at Hopewell. Great views from the 2nd fl 36x10 balcony. MLS#1000400258 $839,500 609-921-2700
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5 cloVer HIll cIr, eWINg tWP. Turn key brick front Cape has been totally redone! Updated kitchen, wood burning FP, new C/A and heat. MLS # 3461987
1149 Bear taVerN rd. HoPeWell 1.7 acre home 3/4 bed., 2 l/2 baths, partial basement, two car gar. Spac. LR, form. DR. Upd. Kitch. w/ stainless, granite, fam. rm. w/ stone fp. Easy comm. to New York, Phila. Open house 4/29 from 1-4. MLS #: 7000577 $560,000 609-737-1500
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20-B eVerettStoWN rd. FreNcHtoWN Boro Adorable well maint. 3br/2 bath cape w/1car gar. close to Frenchtown Boro! Hard. floors, Upd. kitchen w/ granite, Plenty of storage, large backyard. MLS#3452517 $285,000 609-397-0777
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4412 NottINgHaM Way HaMIltoN Square Appealing 3 BR, 1 ½ BA Split in desirable Hamilton Sq. Hard. flrs, spacious LR, EIK, fam. room, 3 tier deck and central air. MLS# 7052596 $274,900
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3805 Fretz Valley rd. BedMINSter tWP. Beautiful farmland 135 acres with stone house dating back to 1755. Newer wing has 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Second stone Tenant cottage rents for $1400/m. MLS#7130019 $2,250,000 215-862-9441
113 Back Brook rd, e aMWell tWP Spacious 5 BR colonial w/1st flr BR & full BA! Wrap-around covered porch & lg deck, perfect for entertaining! MLS# 3448667
196 HoPeWell WertSVIlle rd. HoPeWell Lovely home includes 3 bed., 2 baths. Large bedrooms on 2nd floor. Fresh paint, hard. floors and lots of closet space. Screened porch off kitchen, newer roof & award winning Hopewell School. MLS #:7158477 $349,000 609-737-1500
310 NottINgHaM Place NeW BrItaIN tWP. 4 bedroom 3.1 bath colonial. Better than new Toll Brothers Putnam Model with 3rd Floor Loft. Award Winning New Britain Walk. MLS#7154959
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Beautifully updated and impeccable Cape located in the highly desired Colonial Lakes subdivision of Lawrence Township.This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home will not disappoint from the moment you walk in the new front doors. The open floor plan flows throughout the first floor guided by the newly refinished and stunning hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen has been elegantly updated with walnut cabinets, granite counter tops, tile back splash, all stainless steel appliances and fiber porcelain tile floors. Make your appointment today to see this stunning home in this sought after subdivision!
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$349,000
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1931 Nottingham Way. 3,300 sq ft office building for sale on over a half acre lot. Located on the corner of Nottingham Way and Klockner Road. Great location on a busy intersection with high car traffic count and a 1/2 mile from Route 295. Main floor consists of 3 office spaces, conference room, reception and waiting area and a copy room. Second floor consists of mostly open floor plan. 2 zone newer HVAC. All gas heat. Private, parking lot plus 2 handicap spaces with outdoor spotlights. Building is ADA compliant. 200 amp electric panel has been updated, complete fire alarm and security system. Basement has had waterproofing system installed and exterior walk out bilco doors. Pylon sign out front.
$249,900
216 E Front St. Great location to open an office. First floor is currently set up for any type of medical office use. 5 patient exam rooms, a break room, a waiting room with patient window, fireplace and large bay window. Patient check out area with counter. Separate patient and employee bathrooms, file room, front and rear entrance, storage room and professional office for physician. Can easily be used for any type of office space including a chiropractor, accupuncturist, physical therapist, massage therapist, attorney, accountant, insurance agent. Lots of car traffic on Front St. Building has newer windows, commercial heater was recently rebuilt and oil tank removed. There are 2 full apartments with private entrances, updated and fully leased. This building could be easily converted back to a single family home or possible 3rd apartment on first floor with township approval.
Cranbury
$625,000 55 N.Main St.
Great building with prime location in the heart of historic Cranbury. Charming town w/great mix of Retail stores & restaurants. 3,000 sq ft of retail. There are 2 additional flrs that could be converted to 2 nice size apartments. Property has 5 parking spots attached to an off street additional parking lot. Business has been operating for 25 plus years. Seller has township approvals for restaurant & apartments.
ROCCO D’ARMIENTO REALTOR®, Associate Broker NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Award® Selling Residential & Commercial • Licensed in NJ & PA Five Star REALTOR award since 2012 Winner - Gold 2012
Cell: 267-980-8546 Office: 609-924-1600 ext. 7601
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253 Nassau Street 1010 Stony Hill Rd. Princeton, NJ 08540 Yardley, PA 19067
609-924-1600 215-504-7500
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$569,000
215-862-9441
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® salutes sales associates in the Princeton Junction Office for being the office leaders for the month of March, 2018. Lana Chan has been recognized for Listing and Units. Licensed since 1986, Chan is a recipient of the NJAR Circle of Excellence and Chairman’s Circle Awards. She resides in West Windsor. Blanche Yates has been recognized for Volume. Licensed since 1995, Yates resides in Plainsboro. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) Fox & Roach, REALTORS® is a part of HomeServices of America, the nation’s second largest provider of total home services. The company has more than 4,500 sales associates in over 65 sales offices across the Tri-State area. Through its affiliate, the Trident Group, the company provides one-stop shopping and facilitated services to its clients including mortgage financing and title, property and casualty insurance. BHHS Fox & Roach is the #1 broker in the nationwide BHHS network of 1,400 broker affiliates. Our company-sponsored charitable foundation, Fox & Roach Charities, is committed to addressing the needs of children and families in stressful life circumstances and has contributed over $6 million to more than 250 local organizations since its inception in 1995. Visit our Website at www.foxroach.com.
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EAST WINDSOR $322,500 Completely remodeled!! Three BR, 1.5 bath Bi-Level in Cranbury Manor with hardwood flooring. (Web ID 6906598)
Allen Rudner 609-448-1400 East Windsor Office
HAMILTON $169,500 Colonial charm in Hamilton. This well-maintained Colonial is on Hamilton Ave, NOT a Duplex. Lovingly cared for. (Web ID 7160410)
Gordon Sousa 609-448-1400 East Windsor Office
OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 PM HILLSBOROUGH $779,900 Brick front Col. blt in 1998 has 4 BR, 2.5 BA, W/O bsmnt., sunroom, den & 3-car gar., 1 acre. Dir: 36 Horseshoe Dr. (Web ID 3459844)
Adam Chu 908-874-8100 Hillsborough Office
MONTGOMERY TWP. $575,000 Enjoy the lifestyle of Cherry Valley`s Clubside homes. This 2BR & loft is spacious & bright. Located on a culde-sac. (Web ID 3450666)
Rana Bernhard 908-874-8100 Hillsborough Office
PLAINSBORO $420,000 This 2 BR & 2.5 BA home has Brazilian Cherry Wood floors, EIK, master ste, WB FP, 2-car gar. WWP Schools. (Web ID 6847041)
Josephine Molnar 609-799-3500 Princeton Junction
SOUTH BRUNSWICK $399,000 Updtd Faulkner model T/H w/ open LR, DR w/ stone wall FP, HW floors. Newly upgraded kit. has SS applcs. (Web ID 1822697)
Beatrice Bloom 609-921-1900 Princeton Office
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EAST WINDSOR $459,000 Stunning 3 BR, 3 BA, Linwood Model home is located on one of the best lots in the desirable Riviera adult community.
Joseph Baylis 609-448-1400 East Windsor Office
OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 PM HILLSBOROUGH $615,000 Bright freshly painted 4 BR, 2.5 BA has park-like yard, upgraded kit., W/B FP, new furnace & storage. Dir: 3 Vilet Dr. (Web ID 3450229)
Vincent Valentino 908-874-8100 Hillsborough Office
HOPEWELL TWP. $998,000 Elegant, custom designed brick-front home in Hopewell Ridge offers an open FP, unique custom features & lovely décor. (Web ID 3461645)
Mary Saba 609-921-1900 Princeton Office
MONTGOMERY TWP. $779,100 A 4 BR, 2.5 BA brick front Colonial w/ hardwood floors, renovated EIK w/ high-end SS appliances & granite island. (Web ID 3443642)
Deborah Coles 609-921-1900 Princeton Office
PRINCETON $765,900 A 4 BR & 3.5 BA home w/ numerous upgrades & improvements, upgraded EIK, HW Fls, full basement. WWP Schools. (Web ID 7162069)
Oksana Krigeris 609-799-3500 Princeton Junction
SOUTH ORANGE $468,900 This 3 BR & 2 Full BA home has HW Flrs, WB FP, heated sun room, bonus room, det. 2-car gar. & lg back yard w/ deck. (Web ID 3455140)
Veronica Vilardo 609-799-3500 Princeton Junction
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OPEN SUNDAY 12-3 PM FRANKLIN TWP. $349,900 Pristine Bayberry - shows like a model & is in move-in cond., located on 3rd flr in the Astor Bldg. Dir: 1302 Enclave Cir. (Web ID 3459562)
Francesca D’Antuono 908-874-8100 Hillsborough Office
OPEN SATURDAY 1-4 PM HILLSBOROUGH $729,900 A 4 BR, 3 1/2 BA Col. in desirable Parkside at Mountain View, Stucco & Stone front w/ lots of upgrades. Dir: 20 Torbet Rd. (Web ID 3457989)
Anh Trang 908-874-8100 Hillsborough Office
MONTGOMERY TWP. $350,000 Updated townhome w/ wood floors, fireplace, and natural light on a cul-de-sac adjacent bucolic open space & woods. (Web ID 7163395)
Denise Varga 609-921-1900 Princeton Office
OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 PM MONTGOMERY TWP. $799,000 Cul-de-sac location & captivating lndscp w/resort like I/G pool. 4 BRs, study & fin. bsmnt. Dir: 11 Briar Hill Ct. (Web ID 3460557)
Norma Cohen 908-874-8100 Hillsborough Office
PRINCETON JCT. $525,000 A 4 BR & 2.5 BA cstm-built Colonial w/ open concept, WB FP, main flr laundry & bluestone patio. WWP Schools. (Web ID 7161432)
Lori Janick 609-799-3500 Princeton Junction
WEST AMWELL TWP. $1,170,000 Extraordinary, unique, special: these are just a few words used to describe this magnificent home on 20 acres. (Web ID 7101336)
East Windsor Office 609-448-1400
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DENTAL ASSISTANT Looking for a responsible, hardworking and sincere dental assistant for a reputable, friendly, state of the art specialty practice in Princeton, NJ. Part time leading to full time position. Benefits available to the right candidate. Starting $22/hour. Please send resume to contemporaryendo@hotmail.co m or call 609-987-0772.
PRINCETON/MERCER COUNTY AREAS HOUSE/APARTMENT WANTED TO RENT. Professional couple willing to House sit for the month of July. Will do chores, pet sitting, etc. 609-332-6616
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL Over 55 Community, million dollar view, sunny, two bedrooms, two full baths, split. View of Thompson River and Ballen Isles Golf Course. 1200 square feet. Located in between turnpike and 95. Quiet cul-de-sac. $210,000. 609-462-4440.
SEASONAL OUTDOOR SALES Looking for retired or semi-retired with sales experience, willing to work weekdays and weekends. Professional and friendly personality. No-Pressure sales. Call for interview: 732-303-0747 Announcements Value of Life Whosoever killed a human being (unjustly), except as a punishment for murder or for spreading disorder in the land, it would be as if he had killed all humankind. And whosoever saved the life of one, it would be as if he had saved the life of all humankind. (Quran 5:32) Five Pillars LLC, P. O. Box 410, Princeton Junction N.J. 08550
Garage Sale MONTGOMERY TWP Big yard sale. Community wide. Montgomery Woods Development along Blue Spring Rd, (toward River Rd). Sat April 28, 9am-2pm. Rain or shine.
Houses for Rent PRINCETON - Lovely 3 bedroom center hall colonial. Well maintained, hardwood floor throughout, full attic and basement. Off street parking, close to town and schools. No pets. $3300 +utilities. 609-737-2520
MERCERVILLE, NJ 22 DELOTTO DRIVE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY APRIL 28TH AND 29TH Selling dinning room furniture, kitchen apparel, men's left handed gulf clubs, women's right handed gulf clubs, collectibles, and much more. Autos for Sale Car For Sale 2012 Nissan Versa SL Hatchback 4D Runs great. Very Clean original Owner Mileage 56,000. Call for price. Color (Blue). Please Call (609) 439-5186
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