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Democrats debate ahead of Princeton Council primaries

By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

The six Democrats running for two seats on the Princeton Council are a month away from the June 5 primary, in a contest that historically has decided who eventually gets elected to the governing body.

Eve Niedergang, Adam Bierman, Michelle Pirone Lambros, Alvin McGowen, Surinder Sharma and Dwaine Williamson sat side-by-side in a final candidates forum May 1 and spent about 90 minutes weighing in on topics such as affordable housing,

municipal finances, relations between the council and the Princeton school district and other local issues.

In terms of bringing more revenue into the municipal budget, Williamson said he would look to what local nonprofit organizations contribute in the form of payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT). He pointed to Princeton University, which pays taxes on some of its properties and makes an annual voluntary contribution to the municipality.

Williamson said the university has a “moral obligation, as a citizen of our town” to pay “their

fair share” of PILOTs. He did not specify an amount he believes the university should be giving.

Bierman touched on properties the municipality owns, including the Chestnut Street firehouse and others, that could be rehabilitated, rented or sold. He also raised the prospect of exploring cutting spending from the municipal budget.

Pirone Lambros said Princeton needs more retail and commercial investment, a way to add more tax revenue.

Sharma, describing himself as fiscally conservative, proposed cutting taxes by 5 percent and

holding the line on the budget.

This year the municipality has a $64 million budget that does not raise taxes.

McGowan said a lot of people believe the middle class is “threatened” in Princeton.

In terms of the local economy, Niedergang said the town needs to attract start-up companies and “sexy kinds of businesses people want to patronize.”

“I think that would really revive the downtown economy and also provide additional revenue for the town,” she said.

In offering his views on where new affordable housing should be

built, McGowan said those units should not be confined to one neighborhood.

Niedergang echoed that view by saying affordable housing “needs to be spread throughout the community.” She gave examples of where she had in mind, such as Nassau, Harrison and Witherspoon streets, and the Riverside School section of town.

“I don’t think the burden (of affordable housing) can fall solely on one community,” she said.

Sharma has proposed using

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Officials to establish temporary bike lanes

By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

Princeton officials will experiment by installing temporary bicycle lanes on a half-mile stretch of Wiggins Street/Hamilton Avenue from May 19-29.

The municipality will create 5-foot-wide lanes for bicyclists in each direction, leaving about 10-foot-wide lanes for vehicular traffic during the test period. The span will run from Sylvia Beach Way at the back of the Princeton Public Library to Walnut Lane, municipal engineer Deanna Stockton said on April 30.

“It really is an experiment,” said Councilman Tim Quinn, the liaison to the Princeton Bicycle Advisory Committee and a bicycle rider himself.

On-street parking along Wiggins Street/Hamilton Avenue will be suspended during that time, Quinn said. He estimated that about 35 parking spaces would not be available. He said officials would speak with representatives of the Kimble Funeral Home, Hamilton Avenue, a side street, about “how that’s going to work in the event they need to use the road.”

Quinn touched on some of the outreach the municipality has done, and will do, with residents in the part of town where the bicycle lane experiment will take place.

“The initial neighborhood reaction of people we’ve talked to has been positive,” he said. “We view this as a win-win for everyone.”

The targeted section of Wiggins Street/Hamilton Avenue is seen as a key artery for a network of bicycle lanes and paths municipal officials would like to create to make it easier for people to ride a bicycle around town.

“We just felt like it would be a good idea to try to demonstrate some demand, to see if we can detect a change in ridership if we have the bike lanes,” Councilman David Cohen said on May 1.

Another purpose behind the experiment, Cohen said, is to “let the community see how they feel about losing the parking on a temporary basis and see how much of a hardship it is for them.”

Earlier this year, when officials raised the possibility of creating temporary bicycle lanes on Wiggins Street/Hamilton Avenue, one thought was that would encourage more Princeton High School and John Witherspoon Middle School students to ride their bicycles to school.

“But without dedicated bike lanes, nervous cyclists are less likely to ride on that road,” Quinn said.

Officials intend to keep track, with bicycle and pedestrian counters, of how many people use the road and sidewalks before, during and after the experiment, Quinn said.

“So I think as much as whatever data we are going to get out of this from our counters,” he said, “we’re also going to be able to study people’s reactions to the idea of bike lanes and how they feel about it.”

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Photos by Scott Friedman

Speaking for the trees Residents made their way to the D&R Canal State Park Headquarters on April 28 for some time out in the sun while commemorating Arbor Day. Visitors participated in a tree walk, the planting of an Arbor Day tree and festive dances by dance groups Handsome Molly and the Griggstown Lock Rapper Sword Dancers.

Evan Connor, 3, of Princeton, and his grandfather Kevin Byrne (above) help clear a hole for a new tree. Karen Linder, president of the Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands, (right) describes a Bradford Pear Tree.

Assemblymen seek higher age to purchase long guns

By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

New Jersey would keep young adults from buying rifles and shotguns by raising the age at which they could legally purchase such weapons, according to a bill introduced in the state Legislature by two lawmakers who represent Princeton.

Assemblymen Andrew Zwicker and Roy Freiman (DMercer, Hunterdon, Middlesex and Somerset) want to increase the purchase age from 18 to 21.

Their bill would allow individuals under 21 to possess such a weapon to hunt, as long as they have a hunting license, to use in a competition, or if they fall within

one of the other exceptions carved out in their legislation.

“To me, this is a data-oriented bill on steps we can take to help prevent gun violence,” said Freiman, who is a gun owner, on April 30.

Freiman said the state already has “common sense” gun control measures on the books and he said New Jersey has not seen the type of mass shootings witnessed in other parts of the United States.

The proposal would bring the minimum age requirement to buy shotguns and rifles into line with the regulation the state already has to buy a handgun, 21.

“To me, it’s common sense,” said Princeton Councilwoman Heather H. Howard, who is a

former state Commissioner of Health and Senior Services, about the bill. She said the measure would mirror what officials in Florida recently did.

“It’s also a recognition that 18- to 20-year-olds commit gun violence at a higher rate,” said Howard, who is a member of the Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium that will advise policy makers in New Jersey, New York, four other states and Puerto Rico. “If we know younger people are more likely to commit gun-related violence, then we should be limiting access to guns.”

“Medical research does show us teenagers have a different decision process,” Freiman said.

“Medical research also indicates

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teenagers use a different part of the brain to make decisions that are more emotionally based than those of (people in their) 20’s and as we get older as a part of our decision process.”

He said the bill would not change hunting rules. The measure would grandfather in anyone between the ages of 18 to 20 who already has an identification card to buy a firearm. There would also be an exemption for members of law enforcement or the military. Violators would face a fourth-degree offense.

Freiman said there is a companion bill in the state Senate.

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Arbor Day ceremony honors former Princeton official

By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

Bernard P. Miller, a former Princeton Township mayor and councilman, is citizen Miller these days, having left public life when his term on the governing body ended in January.

But Miller found himself at the center of attention once more on April 27 at an Arbor Day ceremony outside the Monument Hall municipal building, where a Princeton Elm tree had been planted in his honor.

Delivering his remarks, he could look out to see his wife, Ruth, and longtime friends Marvin and Ingrid Reed joining others at a gathering in the late morning.

“You couldn’t get half these people out here for a current council member,” Councilman Tim Quinn joked before the ceremony began.

Sharon Ainsworth, of the municipal Shade Tree Commission, a board that Miller was a liaison to

during his time in office, thanked the attendees for coming “to honor this great fellow.”

“It almost tears me up, really,” Ainsworth said.

“He’s been such a fantastic asset to the Shade Tree Commission and helping to support our urban forest …”

When it came time for him to speak, Miller said he often thinks about what makes Princeton “great.”

It’s not the history, the downtown or the “great

elected officials,” but rather the volunteers who serve the community, he said.

“The volunteers make this town what it is,” he said.

Miller credited the Shade Tree Commission for its work and said he was honored with the recognition.

Miller, 89, was elected in 2002 to serve on on the Princeton Township Committee. During his time on the committee he served a stint as mayor. In 2012, he

was elected to be a part of the first council for the consolidated Princeton. Miller did not seek re-election in 2017.

“Bernie’s done so many things, it’s hard to explain them,” Ingrid Reed said after the ceremony. “It’s nice to have something real you can point to and say, ‘That’s Bernie Miller’s tree,’ because he was such a good guy for Princeton.”

Miller, she said, was like her husband in that both men got into elected

office “rather late in life.”

Miller remains involved with the town by sitting on an economic development committee Mayor Liz Lempert created. He is also managing the campaign of Democrat Eve Niedergang, who is running for council.

In her comments, Lempert said Miller set “an example of how to be a public servant.”

“I just think this is a beautiful event,” Councilman Lance Liverman said afterward.

profit organization that contributes financially to the library. Last year’s sale raised 19,619, Heintz said.

There will be books available for purchase that have been autographed by former President Dwight Eisenhower and authors John Updike, Joyce Carol Oates and Eudora Welty, among others. One rare item is an 1893 edition of “The Tale of King Florus

and the Fair Jehane” by William Morris, priced at $300.

“We live in Princeton,” Heintz said in explaining the success of the sale. “So we have a wonderful community of readers who give us an exceptional quality and quantity of donated books.”

In all, a little less than 10,000 books will be available for purchase, said

Claire Bertrand, chairwoman of the fundraiser.

Heintz said many buyers are local, but there are others who are professional book brokers.

“You see at any big book sale, there are a lot of people these days who make their living reselling books,” she said. “So our pricing is very attractive to those book brokers.”

Bertrand also manages

the Friends’ bookstore at the library, another way the organization makes money.

But the three-day sale is one of the nonprofit’s two big fundraisers, the other being its annual gala.

Library Executive Director Brett Bonfield said the Friends have budgeted this year to contribute $200,000. The money is used on the library’s collection, from books to movies,

he said.

The schedule for the book sale is May 4 from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., May 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and May 6 (half-price day) from 1-6 p.m. For the first two hours of the sale today, guests will pay a $10 admission fee if they want to get a first crack at the books during a preview sale.

Cash, credit and checks will be accepted.

Princeton Public Library will host book sale May 4-6

By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

This weekend, if you are looking for a rare 19th century book or a book autographed by a former U.S. President, then Helen Heintz has a deal for you.

Heintz is the president of the Friends of the Princeton Public Library, the nonprofit organization whose annual three-day book sale begins today, May 4.

In all, nearly 10,000 donated books will be available for purchase in the library’s community room.

Shoppers will be able to buy books at discounted prices to support a non-

Owner sells The Peacock Inn, incoming management outlines renovation plans

By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

The Peacock Inn, a boutique 16-room hotel on Bayard Lane, is being sold for an undisclosed amount to the owner of a similar establishment in Washington Crossing, Penn.

Eli Mordechai, CEO of the Hamilton-based Genesis Biotechnology Group (GBG), is expected to acquire the property by May 9.

According to Michael Gale, vice president for business development at GBG, Mordechai was interested in the property due to a “further interest in acquiring other similar or complimentary properties.”

The Washington Crossing Inn is a restaurant located in the Pennsylvania community that it takes its name from.

“This one became available quietly and [Morde-

chai] decided this is something that he really wants to do,” Gale said. “It’s an opportunity for him to own and operate one of the premier boutique hotels in the state.”

Barry Sussman is the current owner of The Peacock Inn. A hotel spokesman could not be reached for comment.

Gale said the hotel’s restaurant, which had been closed, would be reopened

to include lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch and high tea. He also said the hotel would undergo interior and exterior renovations, but would remain open during that time.

The hotel will continue to be called The Peacock Inn, Gale said.

Mayor Liz Lempert said Thursday that the Princeton Council is scheduled to vote at its meeting May 7 to transfer the liquor license

from the hotel’s previous management to the new one.

Lempert called it “important” for the town to have a viable hotel in that location. She said there have been discussions about having another hotel in Princeton. Besides the Peacock Inn, there is the Nassau Inn on Palmer Square.

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Democrats Continued from Page 1A sites the municipality owns, including putting a mixed-use development on the parking lot next to the Witherspoon Hall building.

Pirone Lambros talked about the expansion of Princeton University, which she said is looking to add more undergraduate students and grow its campus. She said the expansion is “going to happen rapidly” and said municipal officials need “to get a handle on how that’s going to look and what we want Princeton to look like in the future.”

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by state Sen. Joseph P. Cryan (D-Union County) and state Sen. Nicholas P. Scutari (D-Union, Somerset and Middlesex).

“I feel confident we will get the support necessary behind it,” Freiman said.

“And I feel highly confident that, should this come across the governor’s desk, he will sign it.”

Zwicker did not respond to a text message or a message left at his legislative office seeking comment.

According to the state’s Uniform Crime Report for

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will consider the needs of pedestrians and bicyclists “equally” with those individuals driving cars, Quinn said. He said that in the past five years, he

The candidates were asked whether the council should have input on decisions the Princeton Board of Education makes.

Niedergang said she did not think it was “the council’s place to interfere,” but she called it “important” that school officials should use “their money wisely.”

Williamson said a proposed school facilities bond referendum that is projected to cost $129.8 million is “stirring a lot of emotions in town.”

Pirone Lambros called the schools the “backbone of our community,” but she pointed to concerns that

members of the public have about the referendum.

“I think right now I’m getting the feeling from other community members that they’re not happy with what is happening with the referendum because they’re not understanding where the projections are coming from in terms of the increases, what the numbers are concerning Cranbury, and exactly how the money is going to be spent,” she said.

All six Democrats are running for elected office for the first time. They are bidding to replace Democrats Lance Liverman and

Heather H. Howard, who are not seeking re-election.

There are six seats on the council, all held by Democrats.

The League of Women Voters forum took place in the council meeting room in the Witherspoon Hall municipal building, a place the candidates eventually want to wind up in as members of the governing body in January.

Democratic Mayor Liz Lempert attended the event.

Lempert said afterward she is remaining publicly neutral in the contest.

The only Republican running for council, Lisa

2015, rifles were used in 0.8 percent of all murders that year. Out of 369 such offenses, three involved a shotgun and 263 involved a handgun. The same report found the most frequent perpetrators and victims of murder were black men between the ages of 20 and 24.

This week, the National Rifle Association reacted to the Freiman-Zwicker bill by suggesting it would violate the Constitution.

“The focus should be on proposals that prevent violent criminals and dangerously mentally ill people from acquiring

firearms,” NRA spokesman Lars Dalseide said by email April 30. “Legislation that prevents an 18- to 20-year-old from purchasing a shotgun for hunting or a single mother from buying the most effective self-defense rifle on the market deprives these lawabiding individuals of their constitutional right to selfprotection.”

In the wake of the shooting that left 14 people dead at a high school in Parkland, Fla., in February, New Jersey lawmakers have passed a series of gun control bills. One such measure that passed the

Assembly would require background checks of all private gun sales.

“In New Jersey, we’re doing what we can, but there’s only so much we can do given the fact that, obviously, our borders are porous,” Howard said.

“States like Virginia have much more lax laws, and so guns are brought in from other states.”

She said longer term, New Jersey’s officials need to “think about even bigger answers because there’s only so much we can do within our own borders.”

has noticed an uptick in the number of people riding a bicycle to get around town.

“I see people, in snow and rain, riding, who are using the bike as their primary mode of transporta-

tion,” he said. “So with this experiment, I think we’re trying to both see what happens when the barriers go down, when we offer people an alternative to ride on what is a very popular through road that

parallels our busiest street.

(And) to see what happens when we change things around and offer people dedicated bike lanes to ride in.”

Wu, attended the forum and sat next to Princeton GOP Chairman Dudley Sipprelle. In a brief interview afterward, Wu said she attended the event to “listen” and “learn.”

Democrats have an edge in voter registration and the Democratic primary often serves as an indicator of who will win in the general election.

In response to a question from the moderator, Bierman said he favors having nonpartisan elections the way neighboring West Windsor does. He said nonpartisan contests have helped to increase

voter turnout in other communities.

“I’ve said it before, potholes don’t really care what party you are,” he said.

Williamson disagreed with Bierman and said, “I think the party system is an efficient system. The party system does allow us to come together (and) talk about what is best for our communities … ” On the environmental front, Niedergang proposed changing trash collection to a “pay as you throw” model in which residents would pay based on the amount of trash they throw out.

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By Michele S. Byers

Working toward clean energy future for New Jersey Clean energy like solar and wind got a huge boost last week with the passage of a new clean energy bill.

The clean energy bill was passed by the state Senate and Assembly in Trenton. Once Governor Phil Murphy signs it into law, this state we’re in will join New York and California in leading the nation in clean energy. The bill will also put New Jersey on the path to meet the Governor’s goal of 100 percent clean energy by 2050.

Today, New Jersey only gets 15 percent of its energy from clean, renewable sources. The new bill requires New Jersey utilities to get 50 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2030. By replacing a good portion of our natural gas with renewables, New Jersey can reduce emissions by at least 11 million tons of carbon dioxide — equivalent to taking more than 2.4 million gasoline-powered cars off the road in 2030 and every year thereafter.

The bill will encourage demand for clean, efficient, renewable energy and

provide new targets and incentives for onshore wind, solar, battery storage and offshore wind. The target of 3,500 megawatts of offshore wind would make New Jersey a national leader in wind energy.

According to an earlier feasibility study of offshore wind for New Jersey, 3,500 megawatts would power over a million average New Jersey homes.

And clean energy enjoys strong public support! According to a recent Fairleigh Dickinson University PublicMind poll conducted for ReThink Energy NJ, three out of four New Jersey voters agree that the state should invest in renewable energy, rather than in fossil fuels like oil and natural gas. And nearly 90 percent say clean energy is important to the overall health of New Jersey.

Increasing energy efficiency is also critical, since the cleanest energy is the energy we don’t use.

Energy efficiency programs under the new bill will cut emissions from the power sector by approximately 350,000 metric tons per year, the equivalent of removing

the emissions from approximately 75,000 cars.

And energy efficiency programs will save consumers approximately $200 million every year and add tens of thousands of new jobs for New Jersey workers.

These jobs include electricians, plumbers and building contractors working to upgrade lighting, windows, heating and airconditioning systems across New Jersey.

The new clean energy bill will also create a “community solar” program so that customers - including those who live in low-income and multi-family homes - will have access to solar energy for the first time.

Building a clean energy economy is the right thing for New Jersey’s future. As a coastal state, we’re incredibly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change: rising sea levels, flooding and more frequent and powerful storms.

Moving to clean, renewable energy will demonstrate that economic and environmental health go hand in hand, and that a thriving economy can be built on

clean energy instead of fossil fuels.

Please thank Governor Murphy for his leadership on clean energy and ask him to sign the clean energy bill right away; go to http://nj.gov/governor/contact/.

And please thank the Senators and Assembly members who sponsored the bill.

Primary sponsors include Senate President Steve Sweeney, Senator Bob Smith, Senator Jeff Van Drew, Assemblyman John McKeon, Assemblywoman Nancy Pinkin and Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo.

To learn more about clean, renewable energy and energy efficiency, visit the ReThink Energy NJ website at www.rethinkenergynj.org.

And for more information about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources, go to 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.

witnessed Eve’s repeated and successful management of the Friends Book Sale.

During her eight years working on, and organizing the sale, the income consistently and impressively increased. An important part of the event’s success can be attributed to Eve’s real knack for working with people.

She did a fabulous job with the 70-plus book sale volunteers, who were loyal, inspired and hard-working under her leadership. Thousands of people attend the book sale, and Eve’s feeling for our community and her welcoming nature contributed to the wonderful esprit de corps of the event.

If you don’t already know Eve, we can tell you that she is as bright as can be, thoughtful, caring and organized, Plus, she understands and cares deeply about this town. She is the best kind of team player - we have seen her as an able leader as well as a cooperative and willing “player.”

Eve is a wonderful listener and, when coupled with her extraordinary ability to analyze problems and outline a plan of action, she will quickly become a valued and very productive member of the council.

We recommend her to you with enthusiasm and without reservation. Please join us in voting for Eve in the June 5 Democratic primary.

munity and help bring about the needed changes in our approach, to think out of the box for solutions to these issues and who has the dedication to find ways to solve problems.

The person to do this is Michelle Pirone Lambros.

We need leadership to develop plans to attract investment, develop events that will attract tourists, find ways to make the town more business friendly, and ensure that we have better transportation to move residents around town. All of these ideas come from Michelle Pirone Lambros, who is running for Princeton Council.

I am supporting Michelle Pirone Lambros, Democrat, for Princeton Council on June 5. We need innovative solutions to the challenges the business community is facing today, and I am confident that Michelle offers the leadership skills to accomplish this. Vote for Michelle on June 5.

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to us from the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego and has assumed his new role as of Monday, April 30. He joins Emily Mann and Bill Lockwood in leading McCarter toward even greater artistic heights in the years ahead.

The proceeds from this special annual event support McCarter’s artistic, education, and engagement programming throughout our region. McCarter partners with several local school districts to provide curriculum design assistance. In schools from Trenton to New Brunswick, McCarter helps train and support teachers, send our teaching artists into local classrooms, and create opportunities for all to participate in our classes and camps and so much more.

The Gala is the largest fundraiser of the year for McCarter and is critical for the success and breadth of these programs.

Again, my heartfelt thanks to all involved for their support of this great institution. We are so deeply grateful!

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Former mayor endorses Williamson for council To the editor: When I was first informed that Dwaine Williamson would run for one of the seats on Princeton Council, my immediate response was that he would certainly have my support. That was my response because I know Dwaine and have had the opportunity to work with him over the past few years on the Princeton Planning Board, with PCDO matters, and in other venues.

I know him to be committed, responsible, and totally dedicated to making Princeton work for all of us. He has demonstrated the ability to listen and absorb before expressing an opinion; to do his homework; and he presents as a fair-minded and level-headed person who would continue to demonstrate those qualities as a councilperson.

Were you to get the opportunity to know Dwaine, to hear his extraordinary personal history of moving to this country after his birth, of his educational background here in Princeton and beyond, and his civic contributions to Princeton, I am sure you would be as impressed as I am.

There are many issues to be addressed

by Princeton Council in the future and it is my hope that Dwaine will be one of the leaders making those decisions on our behalf. Please vote with me to support Dwaine Williamson on June 5.

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Eve Niedergang for Princeton Council To the editor:

We have both known Eve for many years, as a friend and volunteer colleague.

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Business leader supports Michelle Pirone Lambros for Town Council To the Editor:

In recent years, we have seen businesses leave Princeton, some moving out to other towns, and some closing their doors for good. It is a loss for our community to lose flagship stores, services, and offices that have been part of the Princeton community.

Many of these businesses had been a part of our local tradition, supporting our community’s economy, and contributing to Princeton’s unique character for decades. Businesses in Princeton pay a significant amount of the real estate taxes remitted to the town, lessening the burden on residents.

Knowing that most research shows that for every $1 spent with a local business or service provider the return to the community is $4 to $8, I believe in order to keep our downtown area vital we need more support from the local government for infrastructure investment, lessening of zoning restrictions, and solutions for parking.

In addition to these issues, we also need to attract more tourists, as Princeton is a wonderful destination both for overnight stays as well as day trippers, and increased foot traffic will help our businesses grow and thrive.

There is only one candidate for Princeton Council who has the business savvy and vision to impact our business com-

Sincerely, Leslie Kuenne President, Board of Trustees McCarter Theatre Center

McCarter Theatre offers thanks for gala To the Editor: On behalf of McCarter Theatre Center, I want to thank all who helped to make our annual Gala on Saturday, April 28, such a tremendous success!

This year, longtime friend of McCarter, Audra McDonald performed for a packed-to-the-rafters theater as the centerpiece of the evening. Our guests were treated to an extraordinary 90-minute performance of beautiful songs and personal stories and anecdotes by Ms. McDonald, the remarkable Tony Award-winning star of Broadway.

Thank you to our lead sponsor, BNY Mellon Wealth Management, as well as our major sponsors: Bloomberg Philanthropies, CURE Auto Insurance, Drinker Biddle, Maiden Re, Mathematica Policy Research, and Merrill Lynch.

We also wish to thank Bryn Mawr Trust; Joshua Zinder Architecture and Design; and longtime supporter Saul Ewing, Arnstein, and Lehr, LLP for their early support which helped us reach our fundraising goal. McCarter is deeply grateful for their support and for that of many other corporate and individual sponsors and advertisers who helped to make this event such a wonderful success.

We want to extend a special thanks to our Gala Committee and to Gala Committee Co-Chairpersons: Liza and Sky Morehouse, Sonya and Bill Sappington, and Courtney Lederer and Mark Thierfelder who orchestrated a glittering evening for our guests.

Thank you also to Sebastian Clarke of Rago Arts and Auction Center for conducting our live auction, and to Starr Catering and Viburnum Designs of Princeton for all their help with the event.

During the course of the evening, it was my great pleasure to introduce McCarter’s new managing director, Michael S. Rosenberg, to our guests. Mike comes

Princeton Day School’s Empty Bowls fundraiser To the edtor

On April 4, Princeton Day School hosted its first Empty Bowls evening. Students, faculty, and parents came together to play a role in addressing hunger. With more than 120 people attending, the event on every level was a wonderful success and $4,000 was raised. The proceeds of $4,000 was split between Trenton Area Soup Kitchen and Feeding America. With these donations, 22,000 meals will be provided.

Started in 1990, Empty Bowls is an international initiative to fight hunger that is personalized by organizations on a community level. The evening, which included a dinner of soup, bread and water, was designed simply to remind guests of hunger in the world.

Guests chose a handcrafted bowl to keep from more than 300 that were designed by PDS ceramics students from grades 4 and 8, and the Upper School. We would like to thank Brick Farm Market, D’Angelo’s, Flik, Olives and the Rocky Hill Inn for donating the delicious soups.

One student commented, “I thought that Empty Bowls was a great idea and wanted to support it. I got a sense of accomplishment out of this. I was happy that I got to help the community and happy that so many people participated.”

We look forward to Empty Bowls becoming a PDS tradition as our school community strives to help in the fight against hunger.

Eric Rempe Ceramics Teacher Margie Gibson Director of Service Learning Princeton Day School

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First Friday Film, “The Shape of Water,” 11 a.m. at Princeton Senior Resource Center, 45 Stockton St., Princeton. At a top-secret research facility in the 1960s, a lonely janitor forms a unique relationship with an amphibious creature that is being held in captivity. Academy Award winner for Best Picture of 2016. Running time: 2 hours, 3 minutes. www. princetonsenior.org; 6090924-7108.

Osteoporosis: Stay One Step Ahead, 1-2 p.m. at Princeton Fitness & Wellness, 1225 State Road, 1225 State Road, Princeton. Michael Katzman, MSN, RN, FNP-C, WCC, ONC, Orthopaedic Advance Practice Nurse with the Jim Craigie Center for Joint Replacement at Princ-

eton Medical Center, will discuss the symptoms and treatment options for osteoporosis and what you can do to prevent osteoporosis and bone loss. To register, go to www.princetonhcs. org/calendar or call 1-888897-8979.

Men in Retirement “Sailing the Seven Seas,” 2 p.m. at Princeton Senior Resource Center, 45 Stockton St., Princeton. Sam Russell, a MIR member, a lifelong sailor, and professional filmmaker, will present his adventures in distant places. Greece, Tahiti, and Baja California will be highlighted in videos made over the past 25 years on group trips with the Princeton Ski and Sail Club and other organizations. All are welcome. www.princetonsenior.org; 609-0924-7108.

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support group will meet beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Princeton Church of Christ, 33 River Road, Princeton.

For over 20 years, the Divorce Recovery Program has offered hope to those facing the trauma of separation and divorce. This program emphasizes personal growth and encompasses two facets to meet a variety of needs.Free. Contact Phyllis Rich at divorcerecovery@softhome.net or 609-581-3889. For more information go to www. princetonchurchofchrist. com/divorcerecovery.

May 5-6

Kite Day at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Experience the old fashioned delight of flying a kite with your family during Kite Day. This spring festival is a perfect time to explore Terhune’s farm during spring. In the craft area, children can make and decorate their own kites using a kite design that is guaranteed to fly. A colorful assortment of pre-made kites in the form of birds, butterflies and more will be available in the farm store.

Feel free to bring your own kites from home. Whichever kite you choose, fly your kite in the wide-open 10-acre pasture. Little ones can join lots more oldfashioned, farm fun beyond kite flying. All ages enjoy playing pin the tail on the piggy, sack races and blowing bubbles. Afterward the whole family can climb aboard one of Terhune’s tractor-drawn wagons for a ride around the farm. Local musicians will play on both days. On Saturday, May 5, Stony Brook Bluegrass band will play 12 -4 p.m.

Tookany Creek Band will perform 12-4 p.m. Sunday, May 6. Sheep shearer, Joel Markensey, will demonstrate how he shears sheep in the barnyard, May 6 at 2 p.m. Children get to take home a piece of fluffy wool attached to a card shaped like a sheep. Get to know some of the other animals in the barnyard while you visit. Mexicali the horse and Lucky the peacock love making new friends. There also will be food for sale and Terhune’s winery barn will be open noon to 5 p.m.

Admission to the festival costs $8. There is no admission to enter the farm store and winery tasting room.

For more information, go to www.terhuneorchards. com or call 609-924-2310.

Saturday, May 5

Protect Your GirlsInvisible Genes, 6-9 p.m. at the Carnegie Center Café, 506 Carnegie Center, Princeton. Fundraiser to support the Basser Center for breast cancer research at the University of Pennsylvania. The event is being organized by 14-year-old Olivia Meyerson of Lawrenceville, and her brother, Mason, 12. The mission of the event is bring awareness to BRCArelated cancers through creative means as wellas to raise money to benefit The Basser Center, for research and to find a cure. Tickets cost $30, $20 for guests younger than 21; www. eventbrite.com/e/protectyour-girls-invisible-genestickets-43941902413.

Sunday, May 6

Princeton Ciclovia and Chasing George Bike

Ride, 1-4 p.m., Quaker Road, Princeton. Ten-mile bike ride along the D&R Canal State Park path, in the spirit of the route Washington took on January 3, 1777 to fight in what became the Battle of Princeton. Starting at noon at the Douglass House at Mill Hill Park in Trenton, the group will follow a George Washington re-enactor to Princeton along the D&R Canal State Park trail. Historical talks will anchor the start and end of the ride. Registration costs $5, $10 per family. To register, email eve@princetonhistory.org, go to www. princetonhistory.org or call 609-921-6748, ext. 102.

Afternoon Tea and Evensong, 3-4:30 p.m. at Trinity Church, 33 Mercer St., Princeton. The afternoon tea will feature a special blend of tea created just for this occasion by the Merry Olde Tea Company in Boothbay, Maine. There will be homemade savories, sweets and traditional scones with cream and strawberry jam, served by formally garbed waitstaff.

Following the tea, at 5 pm Choral Evensong will be sung by the church’s choir.

Tickets cost $35. Entire tables may be reserved.For reservations and information, call Pegi Stengel at 609-924-4807.

Tuesday, May 8

TED Talk, 10:30 a.m. at Princeton Senior Resource Center, 45 Stockton St., Princeton. Chuck Nice, Comedian: A funny look at the unintended consequences of technology.

Each Tuesday, the center hosts a viewing and discussion of a TED Talk, facilitated by Helen Burton. All are welcome. www.princ-

etonsenior.org; 609-09247108.

‘Read & Pick Program: Vegetables at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville, 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. Terhune’s Read & Pick program combines a hands-on activity with children and listening to a story highlighting the fruit or vegetable. Parents and young children (ages preschool to 8 years) are welcome to celebrate everything wonderful about vegetables.

See how this amazing first spring crop grows. There will be readings of books about vegetables followed by an education component. Then everyone will pick a small container of asparagus. The cost is $8 per child. To register, go to www.terhuneorchards.com or call 609-924-2310.

Wednesday, May 9

Hugh Wilson’s “Painted Portraits: 2006-2014,” noon at Princeton Senior Resource Center, 45 Stockton St., Princeton. Exhibition and presentation by the artist. Wilson’s art will be on display at the center through May 31. www. princetonsenior.org; 6090924-7108.

Sierra Club Lecture: Carnivores and Environmental Change, 6 p.m. at Mercer County Community College Student/Welcome Center, Room SC 104, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Program by Dr. Margaret Lewis, who has dedicated her work to the study of ecological shifts in carnivorous mammals, leading to species diversity, and responding to environmental change. She

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Friday, May 11

FYI Seminar - “Practical Strategies for Family Caregivers,” 1 p.m. at Princeton Senior Resource Center, 45 Stockton St., Princeton. Liz Charbonneau from Homewatch CareGivers will present an overview of strategies to be considered when providing care for a loved one. Highlights of this workshop include safety precautions, assessing care needs and supplemental outside care resources, medication management, and an overview of the differences between home healthcare and home care. www.princetonsenior.org; 609-0924-7108.

Saturday, May 12

Mother’s Day plant/ bake sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Hosted by the Princeton/ Pettoranello Sister City Foundation in the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve. Proceeds will be used to maintain this special spot in the preserve and to help sponsor the PHS Italian exchange program.

Pam’s Herb Class will be held beginning at 10 a.m. at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville. Pam Mount has been growing and using herbs at Terhune Orchards for over 35 years.

Come to an informal free herb growing and using workshop at Terhune Orchards. The class will be held in Pam’s perennial herb garden. She will discuss herb garden planning, care and maintenance, as well as some tips for using fresh herbs. All of the herbs Pam discusses are available for purchase.

Email info@terhuneorchards.com or call 609924-2310.

May 12-13

Mother’s Day Wine Trail, noon to 5 p.m. at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville.

Free tastings for moms during a wine tasting also offering samples from Terhune’s bakery. The whole family is welcome. After wine tasting, visit the barnyard and farm store. On Sunday enjoy the music of Jerry Steele. For more information, go to www.terhuneorchards.com or call 609-924-2310.

Sunday, May 13

Mother’s Day Open House, 2-4 p.m. Mountain Lakes House, Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve, 57 Mountain Ave., Princeton. Hosted by Friends of Princeton Open Space, a nonprofit devoted to preservation and stewardship of land in Princeton. Tea and cookies will be served on the stone terrace overlooking the lakes.

And, there will be a special

treat for moms! Maps will be available for a familyfriendly, self-guided walk in the Mountain Lakes Preserves. Visitors will see lots of birds and other wildlife, spring wildflowers, and enjoy some nice family time outdoors. This event is free and open to all. For more, email info@ fopos.org or call 609-9212772.

Tuesday, May 15

Book discussion, 7:30 p.m. at The Jewish Center Princeton, 435 Nassau St., Princeton. Jonathan Weisman will talk about his new book “(((Semitism))): Being Jewish in America in the Age of Trump,” in which he contemplates how Jews are viewed in America since the election of Donald J. Trump.

Admission for non-members costs $10. For more information, email info@ thejewishcenter.org or call 609-921-0100, ext. 200.

Thursday, May 17

Torah on Tap, 7:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency Princeton, 102 Carnegie Center Drive, Princeton Junction.

Come out for an evening of schmoozing, Torah, and your favorite drink with Adath Israel’s rabbi, Benjamin Adler, at the Hyatt Regency Princeton Bar. Free.

Saturday, May 19

Miki & Friends 5K Walk & Run, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Mercer County Park, East Picnic Area, 1346 Edinburg Road, West Windsor. The event features a 5K run that is certified by USA Track & Field, a 5K walk, demonstrations

of dogs’ diverse talents and live music. Participants are encouraged to create run and walk teams at www. walkforair.org. For more details, go to www.attitudesinreverse.org or write to info@attitudesinreverse. org.

Friday, May 25

A divorce recovery support group will meet beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Princeton Church of Christ, 33 River Road, Princeton. For over 20 years, the Divorce Recovery Program has offered hope to those facing the trauma of separation

and divorce. This program emphasizes personal growth and encompasses two facets to meet a variety of needs. Free. Contact Phyllis Rich at divorcerecovery@softhome.net or 609-581-3889. For more information go to www. princetonchurchofchrist. com/divorcerecovery.html.

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MERCER COUNTY NOTES Children with autism explore Mercer airport

Air travel can be an unpredictable experience for even the most seasoned traveler. For children, especially those with special needs, it can be overwhelming.

To help families prepare for air travel, the County of Mercer, Trenton-Mercer Airport and the Mercer County Special Services School District have organized a program called Let’s Investigate Flying Together (LIFT) to be held Sunday, May 6, 7-8:30 p.m.

The program is designed to allow children with autism to become familiar with Trenton-Mercer Airport, airport procedures and the federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) process ahead of their air travel trip. The exercise is the airport’s inaugural effort.

During the program, participants will go through the experiences of entering the airport, getting boarding passes, going through security, sitting in the passenger hold area, and collecting their luggage through baggage claim.

Airport officials will be on hand to answer questions and help participants understand the airport procedures.

“The ultimate goal is to help families prepare for a positive flying experience from Trenton-Mercer Airport or any other,” said Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes said in a statement.

Registration is required and is limited to 75 participants. To participate, email TTN.LIFT@gmail.com.

County clerk office will return to courthouse

The Mercer County Clerk’s office will be returning to its previous location at 209 South Broad St., Trenton, the Courthouse Annex, by the end of July, 2018. This return comes after approximately two and a half years at its temporary location at 240 W. State St., while the Annex was under renovation.

Mercer County Improvement Authority started construction in early 2016 to address safety concerns and bring the Annex, which was built in 1909, to modern building standards.

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Kids with special needs will be introduced to airport procedures, May 6 at TrentonMercer Airport. able the County Clerk’s office to provide its many accessible services to the public in a safe and userfriendly environment.

The County Clerk’s office will be located on the first and second floors of the building. The first floor will contain property recording, passports, small business registrations, notary public, and public records room.

Elections, County and Veteran IDs, and additional search room facilities will be on the second floor.

Mercer County Clerk, Paula Sollami Covello and her staff are committed to make the transition as smooth as possible and will continue to assist with the needs of Mercer County residents during this process.

“We look forward to welcoming Mercer County residents and continuing our excellent service in a modern and safe building.” said Sollami Covello.

The transition is expected to take place over a long weekend, with the office closing a day and a half to the public.

The relocation date will be announced shortly.

Updates will be available at www.mercercounty. org/government/countyclerk.

The public is encouraged to contact the office of the County Clerk at 609-989-6465 with any questions or concerns. The mailing address will remain at PO Box 8068, Trenton, NJ 08608.

The County Clerk’s Office offers many services that Mercer residents and businesses use every day.

The Clerk’s Office files and records all documents concerning real estate ownership and transfer, registers small business trade names, processes U.S. passport applications, and swears in notary public applicants.

The office offers photos for people seeking passports and County and Veteran ID cards, and GoldStar Parent ID cards as well.

The office offers passport services with extended hours at its Trenton office and at the county’s satellite office, the Mercer County Connection, located in the

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Italian-American Festival moving to Burlington Co.

After 18 years in Mercer County, the Mercer County Italian American Festival is heading south to the Burlington County Fairgrounds in Columbus, Sept. 7-9.

The Mercer County Italian American Festival Association held its first festival in 2000 in an open field in Mercer County Park. It offers live performers, food, and amusements rides and children’s activities.

Located just past the Columbus Market on Route 206, the fairgrounds is easily accessible with plenty of parking. Along with the new location the festival has new dates, September 7, 8 and 9, and a new admission policy. Admission is $10 per carload. Other than the fee per car there is no individual entrance fee.

Bike to Work Week set

May is National Bike Month and Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association is inviting seasoned cyclists and newbies alike to celebrate by registering for the Bike to Work Week event, May 14-18.

GreaterMercer TMA is a non-profit transportation management association dedicated to promoting environmentally friendly transportation options.

The first 100 registrants will receive a free Bike to Work T-shirt. After the week is up, all registrants who log their miles on GMTMA’s website will be entered in a drawing to win one of the terrific prizes provided by Bike to Work Week’s sponsors: Kopp’s Cycle, REI Princeton, Greater Mercer TMA, St. Lawrence Rehab, Wegmans Princeton, Whole Earth Foods, and Zvelta.

Other GMTMA promotions during Bike to Work Week are the “Employer Bike Challenge” for groups of fellow employees, the

“Visions of Bicycling” photo contest, and “Bike to Food and Friends” for people who can’t bike to work, but replace as many car trips as possible with bike trips – taking kids to school, to the post office, to the store,going out to eat with friends and family, or any other errands.

Participants in these promotions are also entered in prize drawings. Registration for the event is open at www.gmtma.org.

Nature Center plans monthly Scout days

The Tulpehaking Nature Center will open its doors for Cub and Girl Scouts through May and June. Ambitious Scouts looking to fulfill their badge requirements can do so through fun, hands-on activities provided by the Park Commission.

Scout Days will be open to individual Scouts and groups. Cub Scout programs will be offered May 6 and June 2. Girl Scout programs will be offered May 19 and June 3. All programs will be held from 1 to 4 p.m.; participants are encouraged to bring a snack.

Workshops cost $8 per Scout for county residents and $10 per Scout for noncounty residents. All materials will be provided by the nature center staff with the exception of the badge.

Registration is required; email Brian Boyer at tnc@ mercercounty.org or call 609-888-3218. To register online, visit the calendar page at www.mercercountyparks.org.

The Tulpehaking Nature Center is located at 157 Westcott Ave., Hamilton. It is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. For more information about the nature center, programs and schedule of events, visit www.mercercountyparks.org.

Plant expo and garden market

The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County will hold their an-

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nual Spring Plant Expo and Garden Market, May 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mercer Educational Gardens, 431A Federal City Road, Hopewell Township, on the grounds of the Mercer County Equestrian Center.

The event will be held rain or shine.

The sale will feature the Rutgers Master Gardener homegrown perennials, trees and shrubs and a garden market of plant material sold by selected growers from New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Talk with the vendors and purchase a wide assortment of native plants, woody ornamentals, perennials and herbs. A wide variety of organic tomatoes will be available, including Rutgers varieties and heirlooms. Back this year is the second-hand sale of garden-related items. Mercer County Horticulturist Barbara J. Bromley will be answering gardening questions and Rutgers Master Gardeners will be on hand to help choose the right plant for the right place.

Plan to come early for best selection and stay to enjoy every aspect of the event, including a container garden demonstration.

For a complete listing of vendors and other sale details, go to www.mgofmc. org.

Team 26 Riders to stop in Trenton

The Mercer County Moms Demand Action local group will welcome the riders of Team 26 who will stop in Trenton, as they ride 400 miles from Newtown, Connecticut, to Washington, D.C. The rally, which will take place May 6, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., is a show of support for Team 26 and the anti-gun violence message they are taking to legislators.

Team 26 is a group of volunteer cyclists who ride annually to honor the 26 killed at the Sandy Hook School and all victims of gun violence, to raise awareness of the public health crisis of gun violence, and to support measures to reduce it.

Speakers at the rally include: Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12); Team 26 Lead Monte Frank and a student member of the team; Trenton Mayor Eric Jackson; Assemblywoman Shavonda E. Sumter (D35); and Mercer County Freeholder Lucylle Walter. For more information about Team 26, go to www. team26.org.

‘Stamp Out Hunger’ in Mercer County

On Saturday, May 12, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will attempt to “Stamp Out

Hunger” across America by collecting nonperishable food donations to assist the millions of Americans who are struggling to put food on their tables every day. Locally, members of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branches 380 and 268 will collect food donations for the Mercer Street Friends Food Bank in Ewing, which serves all of Mercer County.

The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive began in 1992.

Last year, letter carriers across the nation collected 75 million pounds of food donations, bringing the total donations in the 25year history of the event to almost 1.6 billion pounds nationwide.

The food from Stamp Out Hunger comes at a critical time for Mercer Street Friends Food Bank.

As the school year draws to a close, food pantries and meal programs that get supplies from Mercer Street Friends Food Bank will see increased demand as children that receive free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch during the school year are are home in the summer. Most of these families, with limited financial resources, find it challenging to replace the meals that their children receive when school is in session. The nonperishable foods from the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive help Mercer Street Friends Food Bank respond to the summer’s increased demand.

“More than 15 percent of Mercer County residents are food insecure. Nearly one-fourth of New Jersey children don’t have enough food to eat, which has a direct effect on their physical and mental health,” says Dr. Denalerie Johnson-Faniel, Mercer Street Friends Food Bank Director. “Our youth struggle to concentrate in school, have behavioral problems and other issues that are often compounded by hunger and social/emotional trauma that Mercer Street Friends and the Mercer Street Friends Food Bank help to address. Community programs, such as Stamp Out Hunger, help us nourish families and relieve the trauma of being hungry day-to-day.”

People who wish to participate in the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive should leave a sturdy bag containing non-perishable foods in cans, paper, or plastic containers (not glass) next to their mailbox in time for the regular mail delivery on Saturday, May 12. The list of recommended food items includes the following: canned pasta meals, canned soups, canned fruits and vegetables, canned tuna, chicken and salmon, dry pasta, canned beans or dry beans, peanut butter and jelly, cereal and oatmeal.

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Take notice, that the underisgned shall expose doe sale in accordance with R.S. 39:10A-1, at public auction on May 15, 2018 at 11am., at ALS SUNOCO, 56 PRINCETON HIGHTSOWN RD. PRINCETON, JCT. NJ 08550. The below described motor vehicle which came into possession of the West Windsor Twp. Police Dept. through abandonment or failure of owners to claim same. The motor vehicle may be examined at AL's SUNOCO West Windsor Twp. Police Department Ptl. K. Brown #589 1989 Chevrolet Pickup Vin# 1GCDC14K4KZ237180, 275,310 MILES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Princeton Zoning Board of Adjustment at its meeting on 4/25/18 adopted the Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Resolution for the following application:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Princeton Zoning Board of Adjustment at its meeting on 4/25/18 adopted the Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Resolution for the following application:

Name of Owner/Applicant: Heli Shi / Mark Weinglass

Name of Owner/Applicant: PSN Partners LP

Location of Property:

159 Linden Lane; Block 7304, Lot 6

Location of Property:

53 Hulfish Street; Block 20.04, Lot 1

Nature of Application:

C(2) variances to allow a right side yard setback of 6.34 feet, left side yard setback of 6.5 feet and a combined side yard setback of 12.84 feet to allow location of 5 window wells and 2 a/c in the setbacks

Nature of Application:

d (1) variance to permit a financial services use in the subject space and minor site plan approval

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Z1818-579

Determination:

Approved with conditions

Determination:

Approved with conditions

Copies of the documents are on file in the Princeton Zoning Department, 400 Witherspoon Street; Princeton, NJ and may be viewed during normal business hours.

PP, 1x, 5/4/18 Fee: $11.55 Affidavit: $15.00 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES The Princeton Housing Authority is seeking a multi-disciplined Architectural and Engineering firm to provide professional services for the implementation of work items as follows: 1) AT CLAY STREET-REPLACE TWO (2) BOILERS AND POSSIBLE HEATING SYSTEM DISTRIBUTION MODIFICATIONS 2) AT REDDING CIRCLE-PRESENTLY THERE ARE TWO (2) BOILER ROOMS WITH FIVE (5) BOILERS EACH THAT SUPPLY HEAT TO TWO (2) BUILDINGS EACH. PLAN IS TO ADD ONE (1) BOILER IN EACH BOILER ROOM AND THEN MAKE MODIFICATIONS SO THAT THREE (3) BOILERS WOULD PROVIDE HEAT TO ONE (1) BUILDING EACH Specifications can be obtained at the Administration Office of the Princeton Housing Authority, 1 Redding Circle, Princeton, NJ, 08540 or can be mailed or e-mailed by calling (609) 924-3448 x103.

Proposers are strongly urged to attend a pre-proposal meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 11a.m. at the above address.

Two (2) copies of the proposal marked “Proposal for A/E Services-Princeton Housing Authority-“Boiler Work” must be submitted no later than 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at the above Administration Office. Faxed or e-mailed proposals will not be accepted or considered.

Copies of the documents are on file in the Princeton Zoning Department, 400 Witherspoon Street; Princeton, NJ and may be viewed during normal business hours.

PP, 1x, 5/4/18 Fee: $22.05 Affidavit: $15.00

PP, 1x, 5/4/18 Fee: $24.15 Affidavit: $15.00

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AUDITING SERVICES The Princeton Housing Authority is soliciting proposals from qualified individuals or firms to perform audit services of all programs and funds administered by the agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018.

The RFP may be obtained by contacting Scott Parsons at the following office between the hours of 9:00 – 4:00. The deadline for submission is June 12, no later than 3:00pm.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ACCOUNTING SERVICES The Princeton Housing Authority is soliciting proposals from qualified individuals or firms to perform monthly accounting services for all programs and funds administered by the agency for the period of July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019.

The RFP may be obtained by contacting the following office between the hours of 9:004:00. The deadline for submission is June 12, 2018, no later than 3:00pm.

The Princeton Housing Authority encourages participation by minority enterprises.

Mary Jo Grauso Executive Director

Princeton Housing Authority 1 Redding Circle Princeton, NJ 08540 Phone: 609-924-3448 x103 sparsons@princetonhousing.org

Princeton Housing Authority 1 Redding Circle Princeton, NJ 08540 sparsons@princetonhousing.org Phone: 609-924-3448 x103 Fax: 609-924-1663

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PACKET BRIEFS Friends of the Library book sale scheduled

Continuing the new tradition of the Friends Annual Book Sale being held in the spring, the 2018 Friends of the Princeton Public Library Book Sale will take place May 4-6 in the library’s Community Room.

One of the top used book sales in the region, this year’s sale includes thousands of books for all ages and across a wide variety of topics. Most books are priced between $1 and $3, with art books and special selections priced higher. On the last day of the sale (Sunday), everything will be sold at half price.

The event opens with a Preview Sale Friday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to noon. A ticket for the Preview Sale is $10, but is free for Friends of the Library. Numbered tickets will be available at the door starting at 8 a.m. Customers enter the sale in numerical order. Barcode scanners will be permitted at the tables, but collecting books to scan will not be allowed.

Starting at noon, admission to the book sale is free for the remainder of the sale.

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to 6 p.m. Saturday; and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday.

The sale includes a selection of literary classics, fiction, mysteries, art, science and math, politics and history, with an outstanding collection of books in the field of African American Studies, as well as children’s books and many other categories.

For more information, contact Claire Bertrand, Friends Book Sale Manager, (609) 924-9529 ext. 1227, or cbertrand@ princetonlibrary.org. The library is in the Sands Library Building at 65 Witherspoon St. in Princeton, NJ. Convenient parking is available on neighboring streets and in the Spring Street Garage, which is adjacent to the library.

WW Farmers Market to open season

The West Windsor Community Farmers Market will kick off its 15th year of weekly farmers markets, Saturday, May 5, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Vaughn Drive Lot at the Princeton Junction Train Station in West Windsor.

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John Sauerman Memorial Service

Greg Edwin Robinson, 60 Greg Edwin Robinson, 60, of Boulder, CO, passed away at home on April 20, 2018, from cancer. He was an extremely kind, loving and wonderful husband, father, brother and friend.

A 35 year resident of Boulder, he was born to Ray and Ruth Robinson on July 23, 1957 in Indianapolis, IN. He grew up in Baltimore, MD and Princeton, NJ, graduating from Princeton High School in 1975. He attended Lehigh University but ultimately graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1983, moving to Boulder that same year. Greg was a 31 year employee of Ball Corporation in its beverage packaging division. He loved to garden and spent countless hours hiking the trails around Boulder.

He is survived by his wife Astrid Belt, daughter Molly, son Michael, mother Ruth Robinson (Columbia, SC), sister Cindy Wright (Columbia, SC), brother Dave, (Boulder), brother Brent (Hong Kong), brother Jeff (Maidstone, UK), and cat Harley.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday May 12, at 1:00 pm, followed by a reception. The service and reception will be held at the Boulder Unity Church, 2855 Folsom St, Boulder, CO 80304, 303-442-1411.

Obituaries

Charles E. Jacquart, 85 Charles E. Jacquart, 85, of Bay Head and Pennington, N.J. passed away Friday, April 27 2018.

Born in New Brunswick to the late Charles E. Jacquart and Evelyn Macom Jacquart, he was raised in South River and lived in Rocky Hill and Brielle before moving to Bay Head as a resident. He was a US Army Korean War era veteran, a graduate of Rutgers Preparatory School and the University of Pennsylvania C’54, where he was an active member of Zeta Psi Fraternity, the college Glee Club, the Newman Club and various theater groups.

He had a long career in business, establishing Olde Queens Tavern in New Brunswick, NJ, Bay Head Spirits in Bay Head, NJ, The Ark in Point Pleasant, NJ in addition to Kingston Wine and Liquor, Kingston, NJ and many real estate projects in Sea Girt, Bay Head, Mantoloking and Lambertville, NJ. Surviving is his beloved wife of 56 years Diane Harding Jacquart, a son David (Janet) and a daughter Evan Jacquart Thomas (Kip) and two granddaughters Annabel and Elizabeth Thomas. Also surviving is a sister Joan J. Fleming, two nieces, a nephew, and many friends.

A Memorial Liturgy will be held at St. Peter’s Church, 406 Forman Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach NJ on Wednesday May 9 at 11:00 a.m.

The Lawrenceville School will celebrate the life and mourn the passing of long time History teacher John Sauerman on Sunday, May 6, 2:00 p.m. in the Edith Memorial Chapel at The Lawrenceville School, 2500 Main Street, Lawrenceville.

All are invited to attend.

Donations may be made in his memory to the Bay Head Fire Company, 81 Bridge Avenue, Bay Head, NJ 08742, the Pennington First Aid, 110 Broemel Place, Pennington, NJ 08534, or the ASPCA, www.aspca.org.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson-Apple Funeral Home, 2560 Pennington Rd. Pennington, NJ 08534.

To send a condolence please visits www.WilsonApple.com.

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Somerset County Tournament tennis

The Montgomery High boys’ tennis team captured the Somerset County Tournament for the 10th straight year by winning four of the five flight titles last weekend in Bridgewater.

Second-seeded James Hopper won the first singles title with a 6-4, 7-5 result over top-seeded Nikhil Kamdar of Somerville. At second singles, top-seeded Philip Szkudlarski was a 6-2, 6-2 winner over Syd Byreddy of BridgewaterRaritan. At third singles, the Cougars’ Otto Fisher reached the semifinals.

Montgomery swept the doubles, with top-seeded Chris Guo and William Camper winning at first doubles, 6-1, 6-1 over Ryan Mecca and Johnny Gitterman of BridgewaterRaritan.

Princeton U lacrosse

The Princeton University women’s lacrosse team captured the Ivy League title for the regular season and will host the Ivy League Tournament beginning today at Class of 1952 Stadium.

The Tigers topped Columbia, 22-16, in their season finaleSaturday as Kyla Sears and Elizabeth George scored six goals apiece. Princeton, which is 10-5 overall and finished 6-1 in the Ivy League, will play Columbia again today at 7:05 in the Ivy League semifinals.

Penn will face Dartmouth at 4:05 in the other semifinal.

The Princeton men’s lacrosse team finished 8-5 overall and 3-3 in the Ivy League after topping Cornell, 14-8, in its finale. Princeton won its final five games of the season.

County girls’ golf

The Hun School finished seventh as a team and Princeton High’s Ariel Tao was eighth individually at the Mercer County girls’ golf tournament, Tuesday at Mercer Oaks in West Windsor. West Windsor-Plainsboro North’s Jacquelyn Cai shot a 76 to win her third individual title and lead the Knights to the team title.

Tao shot at 86 to finish eighth. The Little Tigers did not have enough players for a team score. Hun was led by Mandy Jenkins, who shot a 99 and finished 18th. The Raiders’ Rita Patlolla shot a 101 and finished 20th.

County lacrosse

Zoe Cook scored five goals and Emily Albanese added two as the Hun School girls’ lacrosse team topped Stuart Country Day School, 9-2, in the opening round of the Mercer County Tournament on Tuesday. Ali Hannah and Grace Sheppard scored for the Tartans.

The 10th-seeded Raiders advanced to face seventh-seeded Hightstown in a game that was scheduled for Thursday.

Fifth-seeded Princeton Day School was scheduled to host 12th-seeded West WindsorPlainsboro South. The winner will play at fourth-seeded Princeton.

The PDS boys are the No. 2 seed in the MCT and will be host the winner of Thursday’s scheduled game between Hopewell Valley and Lawrence in the quarterfinals on Saturday. Princeton is seeded fourth and will be home to either Notre Dame or West Windsor-Plainsboro North in the quarterfinals on Saturday.

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Jerry Gu won the second singles flight title during last week’s Mercer County Tournament.

Gu’s return aids PHS’ tennis success

By Bob Nuse Sports Editor

Jerry Gu spent last year away from the Princeton High School tennis team.

Now that he’s returned, he is picking up right where he left off.

Gu, like teammate Noah Lilienthal, took last year off to concentrate on training outside of high school tennis.

Now the two are back and helping the Little Tigers to another successful season.

At last week’s Mercer County Tournament, Gu captured the second singles flight title when he defeated West Windsor-Plainsboro South’s Matthew Michibata, 6-4, 1-6, 6-2, in the final.

“It was a good tournament,” said Gu, a junior who had reached the second singles final as a freshman. “Matthew is a guy I have played and trained with and our matches are always very competitive. Every time we play I know it will be a tough match for both of us. That was a day where things went my way and I was able to win.”

Gu was the only player to stop West Windsor-Plains South from completing a sweep of the MCT. The Pirates won the first and third singles titles as well as both doubles to capture the team title with 24 points.

Princeton finished tied for second with West Windsor-Plainsboro North as both teams scored 18 points. Princeton Day School placed fifth and the Hun School

was ninth.

“It has been really good being back with the team,” Gu said. “As a captain of the team I like being able to lead and have other players follow my lead. We are having tremendous success. It’s nice to be back and Noah is back so I feel like we are a lot stronger team.

“High school tennis is a team sport and one or two guys can’t do it all. You need the other guys to step up and they have for us this year.”

Lilienthal, who won the first singles title as a freshman, reached the final this year and fell to West Windsor-Plainsboro South’s Robert Siniakowicz, 6-4, 6-4 in the final. Kevin Yang, who played first singles last year when Lilienthal and Gu elected not to play for the Little Tigers, reached the third singles final and fell to Alex Yang of West WindsorPlainsboro South, 6-1, 6-3.

Princeton’s second doubles team of Aryaman Babber and Sameer Joshi finished fourth.

The first doubles team of Simon Hwang and Richard Yang advanced to the quarterfinals.

As a team this season, Princeton is 8-2 with both of its losses coming to West Windsor-Plainsboro South. Gu is happy to be back and be a part of the Little Tigers’ success.

“I have been really pleased with how I am playing,” he said.

“Going into the MCT I had not played as many matches as I would have liked. We have been rained out a lot and I wasn’t too confident with my chances, But after winning second singles it gave me tremendous confidence boost.

“I played lot of outside tournaments last year and I was really busy outside of school improving my game. It was the same thing

with Noah. It didn’t work out for me to play outside and train and also play for the school. This year I have been able to find that balance and it has been fun being back with the team.”

Ironically, Gu does his outside training with Glenn Michibata and the Princeton Tennis Program. Glenn is the father of Matthew, who Gu defeated in the MCT final.

“It’s great training,” Gu said.

“Matthew and I have a good, friendly competition in practice.

It is fun and interesting.”

Princeton went 14-3 when Gu was a freshman. He’s hoping the Little Tigers can enjoy similar success this season.

“We are going to try to make a run at sectionals this year,” he said. “I like our chances as long we stick together. When I was a freshman I played at the MCT and was second I made the finals and lost to Robert. He is a great player and always a tough opponent. He won first singles this year. We’re had a good team my freshman year and I feel like we have a good team again this year when we have our whole team together.”

PDS was led at the tournament by Lex Decker, who finished fourth at first singles. Aarpn Phogat reached the quarterfinals at third singles, while Aneesh Kumar and Eric Leung reached the quarterfinals at second doubles.

For Hun, Avinash Yalamanchi reached the quarterfinals at third singles.

Barletta playing role in Hun lacrosse’s success

By Bob Nuse Sports Editor

Jackson Barletta has a knack for scoring goals.

But as far as the Hun School junior is concerned, while he might be the one who puts the ball in the net, it is a team effort that leads to the final result.

“I feel like most of the credit should go to my teammates,” said Barletta, who scored five goals on Wednesday as the Raiders topped Hill, 18-5. “They have really been pushing me to do my job on the field. I feel like they deserve the recognition for that. We have put in some things and it has been working out pretty well for us.”

Hun’s victory over Hill was its sixth straight as the Raiders improved to 8-2 on the season.

They will be back in action on Monday when they play as the host to Lawrenceville in the state

Prep A championship game.

Hun advanced to the Prep A state final with an 11-3 victory over Blair Academy, while the Big Red topped Princeton Day School, 8-4, to reach the state final.

“I’m excited for the kids,” said Hun coach MV Whitlow, whose team lost to Lawrenceville, 11-5, in last year’s Prep A state final.

“They work hard all year and now they get a chance to play for a title. It should be a big game here on Monday. (Lawrenceville) had a good semifinal game with PDS. PDS has a great team this year. We were lucky to beat them when we did.”

Barletta scored a pair of goals for the Raiders in the victory over Blair. He’s part of a balanced offense that seems to be clicking at just the right time. Trevor Deubner, who scored four goals against Hill, had two in the victory over

Blair. Grant Hansen scored four times against Blair.

“I am really excited about (the Prep A final) and I think we are as a team,” Barletta said. “We all worked really hard going into the season and during the season. So I feel like as a team we really deserve this opportunity. It should be a really good and close game.

Whichever team comes out on top will deserve it.”

Whitlow is happy to have a player like Barletta to work with during the lacrosse season. Barletta considers himself more of a football player than a lacrosse player, but he loves getting out on the field in the spring and being with his lacrosse teammates.

“He is a great athlete,” Whitlow said. “He’s a football player and lacrosse player. He’s a joy to coach. He’s a real throwback type of old school player. He’s the type of kid that, as a coach, you love

to have on your team. He does all the right things. You only have to tell him things once. You assume he is going to make plays. He’s a really special kid. He makes you feel good about coaching.”

For his part, Barletta, who is a receiver and defensive back for the football team, has just enjoyed being part of the process with the lacrosse team, which is playing its best heading into its biggest game of the season.

“We went out to Arizona before the season and we really worked hard together,” Barletta said. “Through all those hard times during practice it really brought us together.

“I think I am more of a football player. Lacrosse has a place in my heart and I have been playing it all my life. The transition from football to lacrosse is pretty similar.”

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McLean, Panthers solid at MCT golf

By Bob Nuse Sports Editor

The Princeton Day School golf team is accomplishing things this year that the Panthers have not done in a long time.

The Panthers own regular season victories over Prep A rivals Lawrenceville and Peddie, which hasn’t happened in the same season for as long as anyone associated with the program can remember.

On April 26, PDS added another feather in its cap as the Panthers placed two players in the top 10 on the way to a seventh-place team finish in the Mercer County Tournament, which was held at Mountain View Golf Course in Ewing.

“Last year we were about the same,” PDS coach Brian Mochnal said.

“These last two years are best we have done in my seven years with the pro-

gram. We are pretty solid overall but we’re not quite sure where we could be.

Our top golfer from last year, Tyler Coffey, left the school pursuing hockey and signed to play in college. So we’re wondering how we would be if we still has Tyler.”

The Panthers were led

by Nick McLean, who shot an 81 to finish in seventh place. Cade McLaughlin was part of a group right behind McLean, shooting an 82.

The Panthers as a team finished with a score of 348, which was one shot behind the Hun School and just three shots behind West Windsor-Plainsboro North.

Pennington won the team title with a score of 320.

Princeton finished 10th with a 365.

“I’ve played all four years and this was the first time I got on the podium,”

said McLean, a senior who is heading to the University of Pittsburgh. “I’ve been close before. It was a good showing by the team overall and was really good for our program.

“I have always been around one or two all four years. But this year I felt I needed to step it up a little as one of two seniors on the team. I have worked hard in offseason to get ready for the season. I run crosscountry, but golf is my main sport. I play a couple of tournaments over the summer. Next year I want to try play on the club team at college.”

Led by the top two of McLean and McLaughlin, the Panthers are putting together a solid season. They won at Lawrenceville by one stroke earlier this season and topped Peddie just two days before the MCT. They’ve also suffered a

narrow two-shot loss to Hun. “Between Nick and Cade, they have been very solid,” Mochnal said.

“They have been playing that way all year. This is the first time since I have been here that we have beaten Lawrenceville and Peddie and it is the first time anyone here can remember that happening.

“After Nick and Cade we have four players that are all stepping up at different times. The steadiest has been Alexandra DiNovi. She didn’t compete at MCT but she done well in the duel matches, She is very consistent. Evan Dries has been a nice surprise this year as a sophomore.

One of my returning guys, Declan Rourke, seems to get stronger as the season goes along. He played well against Peddie and at the MCT. Ty Eastman has also

been a solid player. They have been consistent.”

Overall, it is a team that is putting together a steady if not spectacular season.

“This is the closest team we have had since I have been here,” McLean said.

“We are all pretty good friends. We have beaten Lawrenceville and Peddie and we have not done that since I have been in high school. Those wins felt good. I feel like we have all played pretty well, especially in the conditions this year. It’s been tough with the wind and cold. We have all hung in there.”

The Panthers will run into Pennington again in the state Prep B tournament at Peddie on May 17. Pennington and MorristownBeard will be the favorites.

But PDS is hoping to make a strong showing.

“It will take a really good showing for us to beat

Pennington,” McLean said.

“That being said, we have a chance to do well at preps.

That is the last tournament of the season and hopefully everyone can have a good day.”

Added Monchal: “Prep B will be a challenge.

There are some very talented teams. Hopefully we’re playing well going into it. We have a nice trimatch coming up with West Windsor North and West Windsor South at Mercer Oaks (on Monday). That will be a good test for us. At the MCT we were all pretty close to each other.”

At the MCT, Hun was sixth as a team. Jack Kearns shot an 84 and Paul Argiriou shot an 86 for the Raiders. Both players finished in the top 25 with their performances.

Princeton’s Harry Skopas shot an 82 to lead the way for the Little Tigers.

Little Tigers enjoying success on diamond

By Bob Nuse Sports Editor

The Princeton High baseball team can measure its success this season one accomplishment at a time.

For starters, the Little Tigers earned the right to play as the host to a firstround round game in the Mercer County Tournament for the first time in recent memory.

Princeton received the No. 7 seed for the MCT and will be home to 10th-seeded Hightstown on Monday.

Princeton has also played well enough over the first month of the season that it has secured a berth in the Central Jersey, Group IV tournament that will begin later this month.

The Little Tigers improved to 9-6 on the season with a 4-3 victory over Lawrence on Wednesday.

By being over .500 15 games into the season, Princeton is guaranteed a spot in the state tournament.

“I am super happy,” Princeton coach Dave Roberts said. “We’re sitting at 9-6. We’re going to get to play a state game. We’re

going to be home for a county tournament game.

I can’t remember the last time that has happened for us.”

Princeton, like every other team, is well removed from the terrible weather of March that plagued the start of the season. The Little Tigers won for the fourth time in six games with the triumph over Lawrence on Wednesday, scoring a run in the bottom of the seventh to secure the victory.

“I t is so funny now that we’re finally getting some good weather,” Roberts said. “You always think March is so terrible and then when it is the first week in May you don’t even remember March. We are in the grind right now.

We have five games this week. We had five games two weeks ago. The guys are working hard and seeing results. I am happy and the guys are happy.”

Princeton’s victory on Wednesday came on Senior Day, where the Little Tigers honored players who have meant so much to the program over the last four years.

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Alec Silverman has played 65 games. They have some wear and tear under their belts. Paul’s numbers are staggering. I knew they were good. Bur when you compile them for something like Senior Day you see just how impressive they are.”

Princeton’s nine victories are already three more than a year ago. The team

has been winning with balance and consistent play from each facet of the game.

“Our pitching is holding its own,” Roberts said.

“We’re still walking a few too many guys as a team.

When you start doing that you are flirting with disaster. But right now we’re wiggling out it. We’re throwing just enough strikes and playing good enough defense.

“We have had a lot of different guys contribute.

Tommy Reid had been a tremendous surprise. He’s batting .405 with 17 hits.

He has been on fire. I think

he considers himself a soccer player and baseball is his bobby. But he is an athlete and knows how to win.”

Princeton has been doing plenty of winning this year and it has led to success.

“We’re playing our first home county game in a long time and that is awesome,” Roberts said. “In 2005 when we went to the MCT semis, we didn’t play any home games. It is a great accomplishment. But have to seal the deal and get a win.

“It is an overall great feeling to know we’re in

the states and hosting a county game. But we still have work to do.”

Hopewell Valley is the top seed in the MCT. Hun School picked up the No. 5 seed and will be the host to Pennington in the opening round on Monday. Princeton Day School is seeded 13th and will play at No. 4 Steinert.

The quarterfinals are May 9, while the semifinals will be played May 12 and the championship game is set for May 15. Both the semifinals and the final will be played at Veterans Park in Hamilton.

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CENTRAL JERSEY’S GUIDE TO THE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT May 4th – May 13th, 2018

Laughing at ‘The Nerd’

George Street Playhouse wraps up its season with a comedy favorite

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McCarter to Debut New Durang Play

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COVER STORY Magic and Lunacy in ‘The Nerd.’

George Street Playhouse roars with laughter during Larry Shue’s comedy about an unexpected guest.

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IN CONCERT Celebrate with Kool & the Gang.

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ON THE COVER: Ann Harada, Stephen Wallem and Jonathan Kite in Larry Shue's comedy, "The Nerd," at George Street Playhouse. See review on Page 3.

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hristopher Durang had big success with his play, “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” when it premiered at the McCarter Theatre Center in 2012. That comedy about three siblings (with a cast including Sigourney Weaver and David Hyde Pierce) went on to a Broadway run that culminated in a Tony for Best Play.

Durang is returning to McCarter with his third world-premiere commission for the theater, “Turning Off the Morning News,” which will run in Princeton, May 4-June 3.

The play explores the chaos of family life in a time of alternative facts, social media saturation, and a news cycle that never ceases.

“Turning Off the Morning News” stars Durang favorite Kristine Nielsen (who was in “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”), as well as Jenn Harris, Rachel Nicks, Nicholas Podany, Robert Sella and John Pankow.

“When Chris Durang calls an actor, it’s like Peter Luger Steakhouse calling a carnivore,” Pankow says. “I had worked with Chris before — [in] “Why Torture is Wrong, and The People Who Love Them” at the Public [Theater in New York] a few years back, so I was thrilled when he called about his new work.”

The actor knew from his first read of the dark comedy that this was something he was going to enjoy working on.

“Chris is so amazing because he can be hilarious and deeply disturbing and it’s a great combo because his writing hits you on so many levels,” Pankow says. “I read it and was dying laughing, and I couldn’t wait to say yes.”

Pankow was particularly excited that he would get to re-team with Nielsen, who had played opposite him in 2009 during his first Durang show and is one of the writer’s goto actresses.

“It’s an incredible cast, headed by Kristine Nielsen, who we have seen this extraordinary marriage of writer and actor with,” Pankow says. “I was there for one of them and so gracious to have a backseat and watch this thing unfold with her in this

part. The whole cast is an outstanding ensemble.”

“Turning Off the Morning News” introduces Durang’s newest group of eccentric characters — a set of across-the-street neighbors: normal suburbanites Cliff and Salena and stark-raving mad couple Jimmy and Polly.

Pankow plays Jimmy, and he describes his character as being “unemployed and very frustrated.”

“He’s angry, very unhappily married, funny without trying to be, and is really dark,” he says. “You have to play it that way because the thing about Durang, if it’s played with a wink and a nod, it’s like a cake that doesn’t get the yeast and can fall flat really fast. I love the challenge of that.”

Many people may know Pankow for his seven-year run as Ira on the 1990s sitcom “Mad About You,” but his acting resume includes more than 30 years of movies, TV and New York theater.

“The thing I love about the theater is that it’s the closest thing I will ever experience to being in a band,” he says. “You look at the six of us in this play. We play our ‘set’ every night, and it might the same each night, but it’s also different because of the audience, the amount of energy we have, and how we bring our days in order to play together. You rely on each other just like a band relies on the other players. It’s the same in every play I have ever done.”

He’s grateful that the phone keeps ringing with calls from people like Durang.

“The beauty of what we do is that we can keep going at any age,” he says. “As long as you can turn the double-play, which in our case is memorizing lines, you’re good. It took about five years before I stopped being neurotic about the calls and wondering if it was over. You just have to have faith and it’s been a thrilling, phenomenal ride.”

“Turning Off the Morning News” is being performed at McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, May 4 through June 3. For tickets and information, go to www. mccarter.org or call 609-258-2787.

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George Street Playhouse roars with laughter during Larry Shue's comedy about an unexpected guest

ome shows let your mind go on vacation while your funny bone works overtime. That’s Larry Shue’s fiendishly funny “The Nerd,” playing through May 20 at George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick.

In the course of his brief life, Shue wrote several comedies before his death at age 39. Had he lived longer, the canon of American farce would have been greatly enriched.

He was a writer in an actor’s body, so his characters were often types he himself yearned to play.

“The Nerd” is set in Terre Haute, Indiana, around Halloween, 1979. On his 34th birthday, Willum Cubbert (Colin Hanlon), an architect, is fretting over a hotel design he’s preparing for local businessman Warnock Waldgrave (Stephen Wallem).

Willum’s longtime friend Axel (Zach Shaffer) and Willum’s girlfriend Tansy (Kate Reinders) have set a birthday surprise for him. It’s bittersweet, since Tansy is embarking on a career in Washington, D.C., as a TV meteorologist.

However, Willum is preoccupied with hosting Waldgrave and his family for dinner.

When the imposing Waldgrave arrives with his diminutive wife Clelia (Ann Harada) and live-wire son Thor (Hayden Bercy), things go downhill fast — Thor pops the party balloons and disrupts the equilibrium, while Clelia calms her nerves by smashing borrowed crockery with a hammer she keeps in her purse.

An unanticipated guest is Rick Steadman (Jonathan Kite), who saved Willum’s life in in Vietnam. Despite this, Willum has never met Rick, having been unconscious on the fateful day. Rick’s arrival in costume-party garb terrifies Thor, who locks himself away in another room.

Peeled like a shrimp from his costume, Rick is dressed in high-nerd — big glasses, plaid bell-bottoms and suspenders. He’s an 11 on the scale of social ineptitude, oblivious to his offensive remarks and inappropriate behavior — whether it’s about food, or a childhood girlfriend, or party games. The worst is “Shoes and Socks,” an elaborate game Rick insists that everyone play. The Waldgraves leave in a huff with their soaked footwear in a bag.

As Rick lingers well past Halloween, Willum and his friends wonder how they can eject the house guest from hell without hurting his feelings. The lunacy ratchets up as they conjure bizarre rituals to frighten him, climaxing in a hilarious performance that plays on Rick’s severe swinophobia (fear of pigs). The denouement comes completely out of left field and caps a Looney Tunes ride through Bizarro-land.

Shue’s comedy goes incident by incident, rather than

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Jonathan Kite (left) and Colin Hanlon in “The Nerd,” at George Street Playhouse. tight plotting. The silliness ascends a steep slope until you’re helpless with laughter. As George Street’s Artistic Director David Saint says, this play depends on having the funniest actors you can find. Saint obviously knows where to find them.

The ensemble cast, directed by Broadway and film veteran Kevin Cahoon, is loose and inspired. As the everharried but well-meaning Willum, Hanlon works up quite a sweat of worry. His pig-breakdown is a wonder (I worried about his sanity). Reinders’ Tansy is a woman who can smile and offer character-building advice while the world is collapsing around her. Intimidating in the role of Waldgrave, Wallem keeps a stern grip on his family and his sanity to the extent that’s possible while wearing a headful of cottage cheese. As Clelia, Harada is all sweetness and light — bottling it all up until it’s plate-smashing time. Young Bercy as Thor is a pint-size terror (don’t let him near my house).

The two who get the best lines are Shaffer, as the perfectly sardonic theater critic Axel, who has never stayed past the first half of any play (a little joke for opening nights), and Kite, the laugh-engine who makes the whole thing run. His performance as the Nerd, a nasal-voiced bundle of undulating limbs and pure ickiness (to use the scientific term) is a joy to behold.

Kudos also to set designer David L. Arsenault for creating a substantial period-perfect living-room in the compact

space, and Leon Dobkowski for costumes that make you glad we don’t live in the ’70s anymore. In fact, all the production crew in this temporary venue have done a fabulous job of making magic happen.

Lunacy aside, Shue’s play has a warm heart and a message about the importance of basic human decency by helping others and following through on your dreams. It’s a fitting way to ring down the curtain on George Street’s first season in its temporary home at College Farm Road — with a laugh riot.

Speaking of ringing down curtains, with this review I am, regretfully, ringing down my own as a theater reviewer for TimeOff. It’s been a wonderful ride and I’m grateful to the paper for the opportunity these past years. Because of it, I’m all the more aware of how important regional theater is to New Jersey, thanks to the talent and dedication of people like David Saint at George Street, and of others throughout central Jersey and beyond. We’re lucky to have them. So without further ado, I will exit stage left, hopefully not pursued by a bear.

“The Nerd” is being performed at George Street Theatre’s temporary theater at 103 College Farm Road, New Brunswick, through May 20. For tickets and information, go to www.georgestreetplayhouse.org or call 732-246-7717.

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by Mike Morsch

Celebrate with Kool & the Gang Ronald Bell was sitting at the piano one day when his brother Robert “Kool” Bell walked in.

“You got anything for me?” Ronald Bell asked.

“Yeah, I got two things for you,” said Robert Bell.

“Hanging out. And ladies night.”

“A lot of people hang out,” Robert said. “But ladies night, man there’s one of those everywhere in the world.

That’s gotta be a hit.”

The brothers and other founding members of Kool & the Gang had experienced some success with the group’s fourth studio album, “Wild and Peaceful,” in 1973. The album produced the band’s first three Top 10 singles — “Jungle Boogie,” which got to No. 2 on the Billboard R&B chart and No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles charts; “Funky Stuff,” which made it to No. 5 on the R&B chart and No. 29 on the singles chart; and “Hollywood Swinging,” which topped the Billboard Soul Singles chart and reached No. 6 on the pop chart. The album itself would go to No. 6 on the R&B chart and No. 33 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.

But from 1974 through 1978, Kool & the Gang hadn’t been able to really capitalize on that success, and the band’s

Kool & the Gang will perform during the State Theatre’s gala. label, De-Lite Records, was looking for more hits from the group.

“Initially there was pressure to make a hit,” Ronald Bell says. “But what is a hit? We had no clue. Not really. We understood we had to make a commercial record. We were familiar with the whole commercial part of it. But we were See IN CONCERT, Page 5B

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IN CONCERT Continued from Page 4B in it now, so let’s make something happen.”

It would take a reality check, though, to help the band back on the road to the top of the charts. That happened at an in-store promotion in Jersey City in the late 1970s.

Only one person showed up to the store to see Kool & the Gang and she was less than impressed. She referred to the band as “old hat.”

“Old hat? Oh, no, no,” Bell says. “I took that so personally.”

Some changes needed to be made. Kool & the Gang had started as an instrumentaldriven jazz and funk band that featured a lot of street hollering and chants, but hadn’t to that point in the late 1970s featured a dominant lead singer.

The band needed a lead singer along the lines of Lionel Richie of the Commodores or Maurice White of Earth, Wind and Fire.

So they hired James “J.T.” Taylor to handle the lead vocals and went to work on trying to write hit singles.

“We were in pursuance of doing something really great,” Bell says. “We didn’t

have a lead singer, we were doing some experimentation at the time and disco was alive. We had to come up with something that worked.”

So when Robert “Kool” Bell mentioned the phrase “ladies night” to Ronald Bell that day, something clicked for the songwriters.

“We all made the connection, and we went in hard and came up with the song ‘Ladies Night.’ That was a peak moment, that album with a new lead singer,” Robert Bell says.

The “Ladies Night” album was released in September 1979 and featured two Billboard Top 10 hits: the title track made it to No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart and No. 8 on the Hot 100 singles chart; and “Too Hot,” written by George Brown and Kool & the Gang, made it to No. 3 on the R&B chart and No. 5 on the singles chart. The album itself was No. 1 on R&B chart and No. 13 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.

And the single “Ladies Night” would lead to the band’s next hit, which would become its signature song.

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In “Ladies Night,” the female background vocalists can be heard singing, “Come on, let’s all celebrate.” And the pressure was even more intense from the record company for the group to follow up “Ladies Night” with another hit single.

Ronald Bell had been reading scripture about humans being created and the angels celebrating the creator for doing so. And he still had the line “Come on, let’s all celebrate” from “Ladies Night” fresh in his head.

Those two ideas combined to create “Celebration,” which would be the lead single from the band’s next album, “Celebrate!” released in September 1980. It ran up the charts to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart, U.S. Cash Box chart and the U.S. Record World chart.

“I don’t care where we are in the world, people respond to that song,” Bell says.

“It’s a beautiful thing to see that, where everybody is just dancing and celebrating to

that song. We can’t play a song after that one.”

It’s exactly that type of celebrating Kool & the Gang hopes to inspire as the featured performers at the State Theatre’s 2018 Benefit Gala Saturday, May 12, at the theater in New Brunswick.

The gala festivities begin at 5 p.m. at The Heldrich Hotel and the performance by Kool & the Gang will begin at 6 p.m. at the theater. In addition to the show, the event will feature a pre-performance cocktail reception, post-performance dinner dance with an open bar, auctions, and live entertainment from The Jersey Joint. The benefit, State Theatre New Jersey’s biggest annual event, underwrites the State Theatre’s programming and education programs. A portion of each ticket price represents a taxdeductible contribution to the State Theatre.

The State Theatre is located at 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Tickets for the Kool & the Gang concert only cost $35$75. Benefit Gala tickets cost $700. For more information, go to www.stnj.org or call 732-246-7469.

May 4th – May 13th, 2018

THINGS TO DO STAGE “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, stops by for a visit that lasts way too long, through May 20; www.georgestreetplayhouse.org; 732-246-7717.

“Caged,” Passage Theatre, 205 E. Front St., Trenton. The voices of incarcerated men speak out in writings by current and former inmates, through May 20; passagetheatre.org; 609-392-0766.

“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; 609See THINGS TO DO, Page 8B

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“Sylvia,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. A.R. Gurney’s romantic comedy about marriage… and a dog. Empty nesters Greg and Kate have moved back to Manhattan after years in the suburbs. As Kate tells Greg: “The dog phase of my life is definitely over.” But life has a way of giving you what you think you don’t want. Greg finds Sylvia, a street-smart Labradoodle, and brings her home, May 11-20. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $18, $16 seniors, $14 students/children; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333.

DANCE Mercer Dance Ensemble, Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College,1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Program titled “Escapades” featuring features current students, dance alumni and MCCC dance faculty, May 5, 8 p.m., May 6, 2 p.m., $18, $16 seniors, $14 students/children; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE “101 Dalmatians Kids,” Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. Pet owners Roger and Anita live happily in London with their Dalmatians,

Pongo and Perdita. Everything is quiet until Anita’s former classmate, the monstrous Cruella De Vil, plots to steal the puppies for her new fur coat, May 12-26. Performances are Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $8; www.musicmountaintheatre.org.

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CLASSICAL MUSIC 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. The Sweetback Sisters, Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell. Country artists from Brooklyn, May 4, 8 p.m. hopewelltheater.com.

Patti LuPone, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Concert titled “Don’t Monkey with Broadway” featuring the Tony winner exploring her love of Broadway with interpretations of classic show tunes by Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart, Jule Styne, Stephen Schwartz, Charles Strouse, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Cole Porter, and Irving Berlin, May 6, 4 p.m. $35-$98; www.stnj. org; 732-246-7469.

Dharmasoul, Princeton Friends School, 470 Quaker Road, Princeton (GPS address: 600 Mercer St.), Rock-funk duo Jonah Tolchin and Kevin Clifford will mark the release of their new album, “Lightning Kid,” May 12, 8 p.m. $15; www.dharmasoulband.com.

The Temptations and The Four Tops, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. The iconic Motown groups will perform their tops hits including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” “I

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Continued from Page 8B Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch),” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Baby, I Need Your Loving,” and more, May 12, 7 p.m. $45-$95; www.stnj.org; 732-246-7469.

Jazz at Princeton University, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University Campus. Concert by the Creative Large Ensemble, including compositions and arrangements by Slide Hampton, Renee Rosnes, Maria Schneider, and Sherisse Rogers, May 12, 8 p.m. $15, $5 students; music.princeton.edu; 609-2589220.

MUSEUMS Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton. 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; 609-9893632.

Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of

Princeton University, Princeton. “Frank Stella Unbound: Literature and Printmaking,” Between 1984 and 1999, the American artist Frank Stella executed four print series, each of which was named after a literary work that had a distinctive narrative structure, 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.

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Dancing the night away, for good causes

When I turned 57 — once upon a time — I did what many people do when they get to “the age” of psychological liberation, and that was to make a lifestylechanging decision. In my case, it was a grumpy-old-lady decision to attend no more fundraiser galas.

I would donate money to local causes, but would refuse to be forced to wear shoes that kill my feet, put on makeup that only accentuated my wrinkles, eat way too much way too close to bedtime, feel inadequate for being too poor to bid on a luxurious trip to a French Riviera villa, lose my voice talking over the obnoxiously loud music, lose my hearing seated next to the obnoxiously loud music, be unable to have a conversation with people I liked because of the obnoxiously loud music, and unearth no one willing to “dance the night away” with me to the obnoxiously loud music.

Two weeks ago, I broke my no-gala resolution, because of a desire to support two classy and inspiring community leaders, whose lifestyle-changing decisions reflected an upbeat approach to life, instead of my rather deadbeat approach. Jianping Wang, president of Mercer County Community College (MCCC), and Carol Golden, the chair of MCCC’s board, both decided to dance to their own beat at public events, in order to raise money for educational causes. On the week-

end of April 20, they put their feet where their mouths were.

West Windsor resident Dr. Wang entertained hundreds of MCCC supporters with two spectacular dance routines at the MCCC Foundation’s “Spring into Student Success” Scholarship Fundraiser on April 20. She danced the waltz and rumba to promote the MCCC mission of “student success through affordable quality education,” as well as to celebrate renowned New Jersey educator Dr. George Pruitt.

Pruitt recently retired from the presidency of Thomas Edison State University, where he served for 35 years.

Princeton resident Carol Golden, wearing her MCCC board chair hat, attended the MCCC benefit April 20, but put on her dancing shoes and glittery attire the following night for the Young Audiences Dazzle: Mad Hot Ballroom 45th Anniversary Gala. Modeled after the reality television program “Dancing with the Stars,” Dazzle featured local community leaders as the “Stars.”

Golden, an attorney, who also serves without compensation as chair of Housing Initiatives of Princeton, was one of the four “stars,” who competed with flashy dance routines for votes to win the coveted YA Disco Ball Trophy.

Young Audiences New Jersey & Eastern Pennsylvania is an artsin-education resource, providing high-quality performances and artist-in-residence programs to

Jianping Wang, president of Mercer County Community College, was on the dance floor during the college’s “Spring into Student Success” event. schools in all 21 counties of New Jersey and the seven eastern most counties of Pennsylvania.

I was able to follow these two community movers and shakers as they progressed to being skilled dancing movers and shakers, because of my longtime role as a Mercer County Community College board member. I was particularly curious as to 1) what moved the MCCC college president and board chair to pursue the avocation of dancing for charity; and 2) how they navigated the challenges on the road of their

personal dancing journey.

Apparently, the desire to dance had nothing to do with something in MCCC’s bottled water. Golden said that she got involved, because of her friend Barbara Coe. “Barbara participated [and won the YA trophy] several years ago,” Golden said. “She told me it was the most fun thing she ever had done. I agreed to be a YA star, because . . . it was for a good cause and it seemed like the right thing to do.” She added she also thought it would be good to do something out of her comfort zone.

Golden did not win the YA contest, but she did win emotionally for herself and fiscally for Young Audiences by generating a lot of donations for the charity. The trophy went to Jeannine Cimino (senior vice president and regional operations leader, Berkshire Bank) — who competed against Golden — plus Tom Sullivan, (chief executive officer, Princeton Partners), and Jeff Vega (president and chief executive officer, Princeton Area Community Foundation).

Golden described the journey as an “emotional roller coaster.”

“I don’t think I realized how uncomfortable it is to be outside one’s comfort zone,” she said.

“Many of my fears and inhibitions were activated . . . hence the discomfort. I was afraid of people’s judgments of me; I was afraid I would look silly or inappropriate; I was afraid I couldn’t learn the

routine. I forgot to be afraid that I might hurt myself — and that of course is what I did. About midway through the preparation I aggravated an old knee injury, a torn and never-repaired ACL. “After some rest and some physical therapy, I got back to the dancing, and wore a knee brace for practice, but I was always a little nervous about re-injuring it. And that, coupled with my slower-than- I-would-have-liked dancing progress, made the whole thing pretty stressful for me. So much of my head space was taken up with ‘Can I actually do this?’”

Golden acknowledged that the whole experience has given her a better understanding of, and more confidence in, herself.

“I do feel like a better person for having spent time with Ilya Abdullin and the other professional dancers at the Fred Astaire Studio,” she said, referring to each “star” dancer teaming up with a professional from Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Princeton, practicing for three months to prepare for the Dazzle debut.

“They got me through to the place I am today — happy that I pushed through all the fears and did it! I feel lucky to have gotten to know them.”

For Wang, her journey into dancing for charity was motivated by her moving personal and professional journey that started in communist China, where educa-

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“It has been a very long journey with many twists and turns from an unwanted girl from China to the sixth president of Mercer County Community College,” Wang said in the address she made at her MCCC presidential inauguration in 2015.

“However, no one succeeds alone, as I am standing on the shoulders of many unsung heroes.”

Her journey involved challenging the policies of the Maoist government, gaining admission to one of China’s premier universities, and eventually immigrating to the United States, where she pursued her advanced degrees and achieved her dream of becoming an educator.

“I took up dance many years ago,” she said. “It was originally intended to reduce stress in a fun and healthy way. Indeed, I find myself enjoying it so much. For a long time, I kept my dance hobby as a secret, al-

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Recent research published by Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America indicates that the most common source of opioids available for misuse is the unused portions of postoperative prescriptions.

According to the study, 80 percent of high school seniors who reported nonmedical use of prescription opioids previously had legitimate prescriptions, but recreationally used leftover doses.

What starts as recreation can quickly and easily turn into dependence and addiction. As the study notes, 34 percent of people who have taken prescription opioids for at least two months became addicted to, or physically dependent on, the medications. For some people, it can be even quicker.

Opioids work by attaching to specific proteins called opioid receptors throughout the body and reducing the perception of pain.

Though opioids can be safe and effective for reducing pain when used correctly, when misused — whether for recreation or self-medication in people with a history of trauma, depression, anxiety or other mood disorder — they can cause changes in the structure of the brain that lead to

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The road to recovery Research shows that young adults tend to have better recovery outcomes in programs tailored to their unique needs because of common life experiences and stressors that are different from those facing older individuals.

The Young Adult Program at Princeton House helps young adults ages 18 through the mid-20s who are struggling with addiction by offering a comprehensive, evidence-based treatment approach that includes: • A thorough evaluation by a board certified psychiatrist or advanced practice nurse • Individual assessments and sessions • Group therapy that features coping and life skills training • Family group sessions • Creative arts therapy • Medication monitoring The program helps young adults struggling with addiction navigate the perils of staying sober and learn how to make good life choices by: • Building self-esteem and confidence • Developing healthy, adaptive coping skills in response to triggers • Creating life goals and fostering independence

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