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PHS student recreates high school through watercolor art By ANDREW HARRISON Staff Writer
Princeton High School (PHS) senior Elaina Phillips was able to showcase her love of art when the school administration displayed her latest artwork recently on the walls of the main office. The Cranbury resident and senior had finished a watercolor painting depicting the front entrance tower of PHS at the end of the 201920 school year as the coronavirus pandemic turned the end of the academic year upside down. “My piece features the front of PHS. This iconic perspective is one etched in my memory from freshman year, which is why I chose to use watercolor,” Elaina said. “The flexibility it provides helped me to capture a more dreamy, nostalgic and peaceful atmosphere. I’m honored to know that it is hanging in my high school, the front office no less. I’m incredibly grateful.” The painting was for her Studio Art III 2D class with Visual Arts teacher Matthew Pembleton. Elaina was able to finish remotely with the
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Watercolor artwork from Elaina Phillips recreating Princeton High School’s front entrance.
help of photographs she had taken of PHS, which aided her ability to capture details in her watercolor painting. “Working at home was indeed a new environment, but there are pros and cons to both. I did miss working alongside my peers, though. Even if we weren’t talking much, just working near people who share a passion for art along with me is inspiring,” she said. “I also really like the art classroom setup and openness and positivity that Mr. Pembleton brings to it. You feel welcome and there is a sense of belonging.” Principal Jessica Baxter said she believes the painting is a generous gift for the high school forever. “Elaina originally drew this in a smaller format in an art class at school. I had seen that version and thought it was stunning,” she said. “I appreciate that Elaina captured a view of our beloved tower from a different perspective. Most photos, pictures and drawings are from our front circle, which is what visitors see. Elaina’s painting is the perspective of our students who sit in front
of our school and enjoy the school’s outdoor spaces.” Elaina has fostered her love of art through classes at the Arts Council of Princeton, as a contributor to the annual Members Exhibition (2018-2020), and as a Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission Juried Art Show contributor for two consecutive years, contributing 2D and 3D art. Before she arrived to PHS as a freshman, she had won the Tamara Woronczuk Art Award from the Cranbury Arts Council and was asked to contribute to the Cranbury School’s art gallery. When Elaina became a freshman, she said the unique architecture of PHS drew her eye. “I think one of the reasons the perspective watercolor painting is etched in her memory is because three years ago, as a freshman, she began taking pictures of the front of the school each day as she got off of the bus,” said Nina Phillips, Elaina’s mother. “She continued this for months, to compare changes in the seasons and students.”
Accessory dwelling unit ordinance revised; residents concerned how this could affect affordability By LEA KAHN Staff Writer
Having approved an ordinance to allow for an accessory dwelling unit in single-family homes in June, the Princeton Council returned to the table to tweak the ordinance to address who may own the main unit and the accessory dwelling unit. An accessory dwelling unit is defined as an entirely self-contained portion of a single-family house. It has its own kitchen and bathroom, and is limited to three rooms that total a maximum of 800 square feet, or 25% of the floor area ratio of the principle dwelling, whichever is greater. The initial ordinance approved at the Princeton Council’s June 29 meeting allowed an accessory dwelling unit, which functions the same as an apartment, to be created in a single-family house or in a separate accessory building, such as a detached garage or barn, on the property in all zoning districts in Princeton. It also dropped the requirement that the accessory dwelling unit could only be created in an owner-occupied, single-family house. The owner of the property would not have to live in the single-family house in order to create the accessory dwelling unit.
The tweak to the ordinance approved by the Princeton Council at its Aug. 24 meeting takes it one step further, and removes the requirement that both the main dwelling unit and the accessory dwelling unit are to be under “common ownership” – that they must be owned by the same person or legal entity. Proponents of the revision said it would allow for the sale of each unit – the main dwelling unit and the accessory dwelling unit – independently. They said it would create more opportunities for home ownership – especially among the so-called “missing middle” income households. The ordinance that was adopted at the Princeton Council’s June 29 meeting and the revision to it were triggered, in part, by a lawsuit filed against the Princeton Zoning Board of Adjustment by 23 Leigh LLC and its principal, architect Marina Rubina. She sought to redevelop a vacant property at 23 Leigh Ave. on the edge of the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood. Rubina, who created 23 Leigh LLC, wanted to renovate a vacant house at 23 Leigh Ave. into a twofamily house or duplex. A flat – which is the term that the former Princeton Township applied to
what is now termed an accessory dwelling unit – had been in place in the house since 1973. The owner was required to live in the main part of the house. Rubina bought the property in 2016 and asked for permission to allow each unit to be separately owned and occupied by anyone, not just the owner. When the request to the zoning board was denied, she sued the town in January 2020. Municipal Attorney Trishka Waterbury Cecil advised the council in her Aug. 7 memorandum that approving the amendment to the ordinance approved in June “would resolve all the remaining claims against the municipality and the Zoning Board of Adjustment” in the lawsuit filed by 23 Leigh LLC. The amendment to allow for separate ownership of the main unit and the accessory dwelling unit, or smaller unit, was approved after more than two hours of public comment – both pro and con – at the Princeton Council’s Aug. 24 meeting. Supporters of the amendment said it would allow senior citizens more options to age in place by selling one of the units and living in the other unit. They could also sell both units and move else-
where. The supporters also said it would provide less expensive housing options in a town where the average price of a singlefamily house is approaching $1 million. But opponents said they were concerned about the ordinance’s impact on the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood and the potential to eliminate existing housing that already is more affordable than in other parts of town. Kathleen Cassidy, who lives in Princeton, said she supports efforts to provide different types of housing in the community for families of different sizes and incomes as a way to keep Princeton as a strong and diverse community. Citing herself as an example, Cassidy, whose property consists of a house and a cottage, said she sold the house 15 years ago and moved into the cottage at the rear of the property. Creating two condominiums in the main house allowed her to get the equity out of the property and remain in Princeton, she said. “The ordinance would allow others to have that option. We have to be open to change to remain a diverse community,” Cassidy said.
Kirsten Thoft agreed that creating two housing units would likely be smaller and less expensive to purchase than a traditional single-family house. She agreed that creating opportunities for more home ownership and not less home ownership is key to a more diverse, sustainable town. “There is no good reason to deny the middle income buyer a place at the table of home ownership,” said Thoft, who is an architect, builder and licensed real estate agent. She lives in Princeton. But other speakers objected and questioned whether the units – either the main unit or the accessory dwelling unit – would truly be affordable to the “missing middle” households. It could also lead to more tear-downs by would-be developers seeking to make a profit. Princeton resident Dosier Hammond said he supports creating accessory dwelling units in every zone in Princeton so a homeowner could make extra money to pay real estate taxes or to otherwise be able to stay in their home. But allowing the type of development that could occur under the amendment could lead to an inflation of prices at the lower
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School board, consultant meet to discuss Princeton’s next superintendent of schools By LEA KAHN Staff Writer
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The Princeton Public Schools Board of Education’s superintendent search committee held its first meeting with the consultant that has
been charged with helping to find a new superintendent of school. “We are all very excited to get this process under way,” school board member Betsey Baglio told the school board at its Aug. 25 meeting. The search committee met with consultant Kevin O’Mara of School Exec Connect earlier in the day, she said. School Exec Connect was awarded a $32,900 contract to find a replacement for former Superintendent of Schools Steve Cochrane, who retired June 30. The search firm is based in Oak Park, Illinois. Cochrane announced his retirement from the Princeton Public Schools in February. He had led the district since January 2014. He
came to the school district from the Upper Freehold Regional School District, where he was the assistant superintendent. The school board hired Barry Galasso, a retired superintendent of schools and an adjunct professor at Gwynedd Mercy University in Pennsylvania, to serve as the interim superintendent. He is being paid $220,000 for a one-year contract that started July 1 and will end June 30, 2021. Meanwhile, to gain stakeholders’ input, school district officials are going to create a section on the district’s website at www.princetonk12.org that will be devoted to the superintendent search, Baglio said. There are plans to hold focus
groups and open forums to obtain feedback. A survey will be launched around the first day of school, which is Sept.14, Baglio said. The goal is to determine the characteristics and qualities that the school board is seeking in its next superintendent of schools. “We really do look for feedback from all of you [in the community] to create a superintendent profile for what we are looking for in the Princeton Public Schools,” Baglio said. The search firm understands that the school board is seeking to launch a national search to identify a diverse group of candidates, she said. The board is looking for an in-
novative leader to help it to sustain the district’s mission. After reviewing the applications from potential superintendents, School Exec Connect will present two slates of candidates to the school board – a slate of seven or eight semi-finalists, and then a final list of three candidates. The school board wants to have a new superintendent in place by July 1, 2021. Since its founding in 2004, School Exec Connect has conducted more than 400 searches nationwide. Women, minorities or both accounted for more than 60% of the vacancies that School Exec Connect helped to fill last year, the firm said.
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The Mercer County Solidarity Network (MCSN) is a new mutual aid group designed to connect people in need throughout Mercer County with people who can help meet those needs. The group is looking for individuals, families and businesses who would like to donate their time, resources or goods/services with people who have been affected by the pandemic and who request support. There is no minimum obligation – donors can specify whatever they feel they can provide and the group will match donors with individuals who have expressed a related need. To sign up as a donor, visit www.mercersolidarity.org/ or email MercerCountyPOL@ gmail.com. Pickleball will be held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at the Mercer County Park Tennis/Pickleball Center, Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Morning times to be announced. Participants must wear masks, bring water and bring their own paddle. Mercer County fees are $7/time or a player can pay $35 (62 and older) or $70 (under 62) to join the Mercer County Park tennis/ pickleball program through the end of 2020. Membership is required. For more information, email NewcomersMembership@ywcaprinceton.org HomeFront’s Back to School Drive, benefiting local children in need, is ongoing. Sign up to sponsor one or more children, and provide them with the clothing, shoes, backpack and the school supplies they will need to succeed, whether they are learning remotely or in school. For more details, visit homefront@homefrontnj.org, or to sponsor a child, email homefront@homefrontnj.org or call 609-915-1035. The Mercer County Mask Project is in need of masks for healthcare workers and first responders. Volunteers of the West Windsor Arts Council have made more than 230 face masks thus far. To donate, visit https://westwindsorarts. org/volunteer/ for more information.
Right at Home of Central New Jersey is holding a Health Care Heroes Back to School drive along with HarborChase of Princeton. Residents and professional partners are asked to donate supplies for the children of doctors, nurses, EMTs, home health aides and social workers. Donations can be dropped off at Right at Home of Central New Jersey, 1405 Route 18 south, Suite 203, Old Bridge; or at HarborChase of Princeton, 4331 Route 1 south, Princeton. For more information, call 732-967-0900. Gesher LeKesher is currently accepting applications from high school juniors and seniors in the Greater Princeton Mercer Bucks area to participate in a Jewish peer leadership program. Gesher LeKesher meets virtually six hours each month: two Monday night trainings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and an additional outreach time either Monday/Wednesday night or Sunday morning. Gesher LeKesher is a program of Jewish Family & Children Services and is partially funded by the Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks. For more information, visit www.jfcsonline.org/gesher-lekesher.
cal, state and national elections provides seniors the opportunity to express and act upon their beliefs and values. Additionally, many seniors live on a fixed income and are potentially at higher risk of being affected by fiscal policy changes. CareOne at Hamilton has designated itself a voter registration site to ensure all residents and outside community members have the opportunity to vote. Voter registration applications are provided and processed on-site and team members can assist residents and community members with registering to vote either traditionally or through the mail. Contact Aleah Hosszu in admissions at 609-586-4600 or email ahosszu@care-one. com for more information or to register.
The Jewish Community Youth Foundation is kicking off its 18th year giving back to local, national and global non-profits beginning this fall. The program brings together teens in grades 8-12 from the Mercer and Bucks counties area. Each teen philanthropist donates their own money which gets matched and pooled with money they fundraise during the program. Students will meet virtually to discuss Tzedakah and explore needs and the non-profit organizations who address them. At year-end, each group decides how their dollars will be donated. The program offers teens the opportunity to develop leadership and presentation skills. Registration is open for all participants in grades 8-10, and returning participants in 11th and 12th grades. Space is limited. For more information or to register, visit www. jfcsonline.org/jcyf. Contact Celeste Albert at 609-987-8100, ext. 210 or CelesteA@jfcsonline.org with any questions. Being civically engaged is important to the aging community and voting may be one of the most vital civic activities. Voting in lo-
The West Windsor Arts Council and the African American Parent Support Group invite the community to participate in a community art project. Inspired by Tibetan prayer flags, participants will create a community flag installation at the West Windsor Arts Center, setting intentions for an anti-racist society and marking the art center as an anti-racist institution. All community members are invited to participate and make squares for the flags. No art experience is necessary. Messages of hate will not be tolerated. Sept. 4 is fabric prep. From Sept. 8 to 28, pick up flags to decorate and drop off flags when finished. On Sept. 29 and 30 and Oct. 1, flags will be sown. For more information, visit https://westwindsorarts.org/volunteer/
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A series of structured workshops will benefit poets who are interested in honing their craft and working toward publishing their work. Featuring Anna Evans. Will be held online courtesy of the West Windsor Arts Council. To register, visit https://westwindsorarts.z2systems. com/np/clients/westwindsorarts/eventList. jsp?anotherEvent=&categoryIds=6
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Students entering grades 6-9 will be able to gather under the tents on the field at the Princeton Family YMCA, 59 Paul Robeson Place, for three-hour sessions. During that time, they can be together safely, enjoy the benefits of socializing, and engage in a more rounded school experience. Trained college students as well as recent graduates will serve as advisors and role models, providing leadership and facilitating fun, structured activities. Financial assistance will be available. For more information, visit princetonymca.org
Mon., September 7
The West Windsor Arts Council is seeking artisan handmade items for its annual Off the Wall Holiday Market. Open to all mediums:apothecary, basketry, ceramics/pottery, fiber/textile, glass items, jewelry, leather goods, metal arts, non-perishable food products, paper crafts and journals, woodworking and more. For more information and to submit, visit https://westwindsorarts.org/exhibition/off-the-wall-holiday-market/ Submission deadline is Sept. 7.
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ducted entirely online, closing on Sept. 23 with a virtual concert by finalists and the announcement of the winners. Those wishing to enter must submit a video of themselves playing a designated piece by Sept. 7. Submissions will be adjudicated by a distinguished panel of Conservatory faculty and concert soloists. Entrants will compete in four categories divided by age from 6 to 18 years old, plus two categories (Piano Four-Hands and Open Class) for competitors 25 and under. Artists may enter more than one category. Winners will receive certificates and cash prizes. Details are available at https://princetonfestival.org/2020-piano-competition-rulesrepertoire
Wed., September 9
MarketFair Princeton will host an American Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 9 at the mall, 3535 Route 1 south, Princeton. Donors should enter through MarketFair’s main entrance located by the clock tower and TGIFriday’s. All COVID-19 health and safety measures will be in place and masks are required. Donors will receive complimentary hot or iced coffee from Corner Bakery Café and 20% off entire purchase from TGIFriday’s. Donors can also have blood tested for coronavirus antibodies. Donors must pre-register at www.marketfairmall.com/event/American-RedCross-Blood-Drive/2145543688/
Thurs., September 10 The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly membership luncheon virtually from noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 10. Patrick R. Gaston, past chairman of the board of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., will speak about diversity, governance and strategic philanthropy. For the registration link, visit https:// princetonmercerchamber.org/
Thursdays, Sept. 10, Oct. 8 Join the YWCA Princeton Area Newcomers and Friends Women’s Club at 4 p.m. to read and discuss books about race. The first book is “How to Be an Antiracist” by Ibram Kenti; view one of the author’s talks at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=TzuOlyyQlug before the first meeting, if possible. The Page 3 participants will select the other two books as well as whether members will meet online on Zoom or outside with masks while social distancing. For more information, email NewcomersMarketing@ywcaprinceton.org or visit www.ywcaprinceton.org/newcomers.
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Princeton University’s ninth edition of the Seuls en Scène French Theater Festival, featuring renowned and emerging French writers, actors and directors, goes online for 2020 with 12 events from Sept. 10-20, including recordings of live performances of contemporary works recently presented on stages in France, several performed in French with English subtitles; recorded readings; and conversations with the artists, live on Zoom, and on the current state of theater in France. All content will be available at https:// arts.princeton.edu/frenchtheater/ The festival is free and open to the public; however, registration on Eventbrite is necessary for the live conversations with artists on Zoom.
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or children who experience school-related anxiety, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a double-edged sword. Many have enjoyed remote learning and not having to deal with all that comes along with a typical school day – riding the bus, navigating the hallways, finding a seat in the cafeteria. But now, with some classrooms reopening, students are faced with going back. After six months away, stepping through those doors when the first bell rings could be harder than ever. And, even in a remote learning environment, children can experience school-related anxiety. The child and adolescent programs at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health offer comprehensive treatment plans to help children overcome school-related anxiety so they can transition back to the classroom. Not Uncommon Most children will complain at some point about having to go to school. They don’t want to wake up early. They didn’t finish their homework. They’re in an argument with a friend. For some, the reasons for school refusal are more serious, including social anxiety, fear of failure, being bullied, being afraid of the teacher, and even fear of using the school bathroom. Major life changes such as the birth of a sibling or a family separation can also lead to school refusal. School avoidance or school refusal is not uncommon and occurs in as many as 5% of children, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Symptoms associated with school refusal include headaches, stomachaches, nausea, diarrhea, tantrums, crying every morning or evening, the inability to sleep, and ignoring school work, resulting in poor grades. If excessive school refusal behaviors aren’t addressed, it can lead to long-term concerns. Numerous studies have established links between excessive absenteeism and educational underachievement, psychiatric problems, delinquency, and substance abuse.
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A Cycle of Anxiety Often, school refusal becomes a cycle. When children outright refuse to go to school or have difficulty staying in school for an extended period of time, the anxiety can become entrenched and even harder to overcome. School refusal can impact their quality of life and participation in normal activities, so it’s important to identify and address these behaviors as soon as they arise. Triggers that can be linked to school refusal include: Being introverted, socially isolated, or behaviorally inhibited Having low-self esteem Being immature or dependent on others Having social anxiety Falling on the autism spectrum Being a high achiever The coronavirus further complicated the problem for students this year. With classrooms shuttered since mid-March, the anxiety about returning to school has been exacerbated. Some children may not want to wear a mask all day or are afraid of contracting the coronavirus. For others, remote learning can have its own challenges, as it typically requires children to be more independent and places more responsibility on the student. These concerns are normal and expected. And there are things that parents can do to lessen their child’s anxiety. Tips for Parents Whether your child is returning to the physical classroom this fall or learning remotely, you can help them cope with school-related anxiety by talking to them about their concerns and fears. You can also help by establishing a back-to-school routine, with a set time for waking and going to bed. In addition, especially if your child is learning remotely: Review your child’s schoolwork to ensure they are completing assignments on time and not ignoring responsibilities. Make sure your child is not isolating in their room. Encourage them to get outside during the day. Set aside time during the week to do an activity as a fam-
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Encourage your child to be socially active. Visit with friends while wearing masks and from a safe distance, or schedule time for video chats. Encourage hobbies, interests, and participation in safe activities. If your child is returning to school in person, have them practice wearing a mask for extended periods of time. Talk with them about the importance of wearing a mask and washing their hands. Treating School-Related Anxiety Treating school-related anxiety and school refusal starts with a comprehensive assessment that rules out any medical issues. At Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health, therapists work with children and families to reintegrate the student back into the school environment using a variety of different treatment tools including: Cognitive behavioral therapy Mindfulness skills Relaxation training Social skills training Contingency management Reentry planning Children and adolescents whose education has been disrupted by school refusal might be eligible for special school services through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Therapists at Princeton House typically work with schools and parents to develop an IEP, which describes goals for the students and outlines special support provided by the school to help the student achieve those goals. For more information about the child and adolescent programs at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health or to schedule an appointment call 888-437-1610 or visit www.princetonhouse.org Madhurani Khare, M.D., is board certified in child and adolescent psychiatry as well as general psychiatry. She is the medical director of the Hamilton site of Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health.
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ur town of Princeton, the university and many of the local citizens have taken a variety of steps to reduce emissions by using less energy and producing or buying cleaner energy. These steps include turning to electric vehicles, installing solar panels and/or geothermal systems, using LED light bulbs, biking, enhancing public transportation, and improving insulation and windows. But Boulder, Colorado, and possibly Pueblo, Colorado, have, for 10 years, been thinking about going beyond the above list of green steps. Boulder’s idea was to create a town-owned public power utility that would replace, with greener energy, the energy generated by private energy companies. In Boulder, the private utility, Public Service Company of Colorado, is a subsidiary of Xcel Energy. Xcel’s mix of power included, in 2019, 8% coal, 12% natural gas, 6% nuclear and a number of other sources. But its 2018 Colorado Energy Plan would reduce coal-fired generation, and will add wind, solar, and storage capacity, leading by 2025 to a
60% reduction of emissions. In 2019, Boulder offered to buy Xcel Energy’s assets inside the city for approximately $93 million, which the city stated was double the original cost of those assets. But the plan stumbled when the coronavirus slowed the city’s economy. The city had to re-evaluate whether under the new circumstances starting a municipal utility was the best use of its assets. This led, in July 2020, the city and Xcel to reach a tentative agreement for a partnership. Included in the agreement was: • a pathway for Boulder to achieve 100% renewable electricity, including updating its electric grid • both parties working collaboratively to allow innovation and development • the city is permitted to use Xcel’s distribution poles to implement a broadband system • allowing Boulder to in the future create a local electric utility
Ordinance Continued from Page 1A end of the Princeton housing spectrum, Hammond said. He pointed to 23 Leigh Ave. as an example of the loss of lowerpriced homes. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom house with the flat at 23 Leigh Ave. sold for $390,000 in 2016. An online real estate website estimated that it would be worth $432,000 today, even in its unimproved state and would be affordable to a family of three or four people, he said. But its conversion into two units – a 1,555-square-foot unit with three bedroom and two bathrooms, and a second unit of 865 square feet and one bedroom and one bathroom – takes it out of that family’s hands, Hammond said. A buyer would pay at least $750,000 for the larger unit and about $350,000 for the smaller unit, he said. The buyer of the larger unit would get an updated house, but would be from a “substantially” higher income level, he said. The smaller unit at 23 Leigh Ave. would be suitable for a single person or a couple, and cost about as much as the original house, Hammond said. This means another relatively affordable house in Princeton would be “gone” through that conversion process, he said. Michael Floyd, who lives in Princeton, said that his
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stomach “gets a little tight when I hear how it’s going to address income inequality and help racial diversity. We all know who’s going to get these houses because they will be so high-priced (that) income inequality is not going to be overcome.” While it is a great goal, Floyd said, the “missing middle” is very wide. It will only help the top portion of the “missing middle,” and miss the rest, he said. It will have unintended consequences and not halt the tear-downs on large lots that have undersized buildings on them, he added. Following public comment on the ordinance, several Princeton Council members outlined their reasons for supporting the amendment. Councilwoman Mia Sacks reminded the council that its settlement of the Fair Share Housing Center’s lawsuit will result in the creation of a significant number of rental apartments. The ordinance would balance the increasing number of rental units with more home ownership opportunities and would make the difference for some people to be able to live in Princeton, Sacks said. Sacks said she has heard a lot of abstract fears about developers, “(but) I am balancing that against the very, very real tangible benefits to real people who are struggling (to afford a home). I feel like I have to go with voting on behalf of real people with real stories and real benefits.” Addressing the concerns about the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood, Princeton Council President David Cohen said an accessory dwelling unit cannot be created unless the lot meets minimum standards. The owner would have to go to the zoning board for relief from those standards. Also, the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood is a local historic district, Cohen said. There has been one application to demolish a house, and it was for a building that did not contribute architecturally or historically to the neighborhood, he said. Cohen said he did not think the neighborhood would be very appealing to a “rapacious developer” because there would be opportunities in other parts of Princeton. “Witherspoon-Jackson will be pretty insulated,” Cohen said.
• allowing Boulder to use its election process to approve or terminate the agreement It is notable that Xcel Energy currently carries a significant debt load, now a debt/equity ratio of 173%. The company also posted “negative changes” to its working capital in 2017, 2018, and 2019. How this will affect the company’s interest and ability to operate is unclear. But that it is willing to work with Boulder should extend some local political support. Pueblo’s power company, Black Hill Energy, has proposed a 200-megawatt solar project, which may provide it with more public support. While an arrangement like Boulder and Xcel have agreed upon, but between Princeton and PSE&G or other power providers may not be possible or practical, the Colorado examples do provide ideas and examples for towns and maybe counties or even states to consider and negotiate for, in the pursuit of cleaner and cheaper energy, which given the climate crisis, is in some form, essential to our well-being.
Committee will decide on name change for former John Witherspoon Middle School By LEA KAHN Staff Writer
True to their word, Princeton public school district officials are creating a committee to consider a new name for the former John Witherspoon Middle School – now known as the Princeton Unified Middle School. The Princeton Public Schools Board of Education agreed to change the name of the John Witherspoon Middle School at its Aug. 11 meeting, five weeks after a Princeton High School alumnus began circulating a petition seeking the name change. At the school board’s direction, Interim Superintendent of Schools Barry Galasso is putting together a broad-based community planning committee to help rename the middle school on Walnut Lane. School board members Betsey Baglio and Deb Bronfeld will be the board’s liaisons to the committee, Galasso said at the school board’s Aug. 25 meeting. “(The committee) will develop a program where we not only engage the community, but at the board’s direction, make it a learning opportunity for the youngsters,” Galasso said. The school has been temporarily named the Princeton Unified Middle School. Officials want to choose a permanent name by June 30, 2021. The school board resolution to rename the middle school, adopted at its Aug. 11 meeting, states that “we will not erase history but invite our students, our educators and our community to join us in choosing intentionally who and how we honor and lift up as an inspirational figure or figures for our middle school.” The move to rename the middle school was triggered by a petition that has been signed by more than 1,500 people since it was launched July 6 by Princeton High School alumnus Geoffrey Allen. Witherspoon signed the Declaration of Independence and was the sixth president of Princeton University. Witherspoon owned slaves, and that was the impetus for the petition and name change. See NAME CHANGE, Page 8A
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jaZams brings magic to Princeton Public Library’s Book Jam
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he big guy – with the giant bushy reddish beard, shaved head, and arms covered with tattoos – initially may appear a bit intimidating to the young kids he greets as they bound into jaZams, the magical toy store on Princeton’s Palmer Square. But it only takes a few seconds for the big guy’s Pied Piper/Santa’s helper personality to engage and win over adults and kids alike, according to Joanne Farrugia and Dean Smith, the husband/wife team that owns jaZams. Thirty-three-year-old Mark Chelminiak became part of the jaZams family eight years ago, when the “hobbyist” illustrator with a fine arts degree wandered into jaZams at 25 Palmer Square E. in search of a job. He figured the retail work would be temporary until he found his true calling. Mark discovered, however, that his true calling was working at jaZams. Starting out as a “garden variety” sales associate, Mark now is a manager within the jaZams business enterprise comprising a store in Princeton and one in Lahaska, Pennsylvania. It’s a “perfect” job that combines his love of people with his artistic creativity, he said. “There is nothing that makes me happier than making people smile,” said Mark, who acknowledged that these days he himself has a particularly big smile on his face. He was selected as the illustrator/creator of the official poster for the upcoming Princeton Public Library’s annual Children’s Book Festival, this year a virtual event entitled “Book Jam,” co-produced by jaZams, on Saturday, Sept. 12. “It took very little time for us to fall in love with Mark and his creative, free spirit. He passed with flying colors our ‘paper bag’ appli-
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Mark Chelminiak creates chalkboard masterpieces for jaZams, located at 25 Palmer Square E. in Princeton.
cation. (Every applicant is given a plain, paper bag and told to transform the bag with their own creative design.) It was clear right from the beginning that his skills as an artist, his big heart, and his interpersonal and problem-solving skills, as well as good business sense would be invaluable to us,” Joanne said. Dean recounted how Mark, in the midst of pandemic stress and chaos, showed not only his resourcefulness, but also his humanity. “When were operating only online and shipping all items to the customers, a customer was heartbroken when a beautiful wooden rocking boat, which she had purchased, arrived damaged. The customer was further devastated when
I told her that the wooden rocking boat was one-of-a-kind, and we could get no more. We would refund her money, but that was the best we could do.” Moved by the customer’s genuine passion for the boat, Mark had another idea. After the money was returned to the customer, Mark suggested to Dean that he would try to fix the boat. Dean thought ‘whatever floats your boat’ and told Mark to go ahead. He restored the toy to perfect condition, delivered the rocking boat to the customer who was charged nothing. The customer never will forget Mark’s kindness, thoughtfulness, and obviously, his talent as an artist, Dean said. Mark has a presence in the store
all the time, even when he is absent physically. One of his job responsibilities is to create chalkboard artwork on 10 chalkboards displayed throughout the store and enhancing the already joyful ambiance. Some of his chalk masterpieces are on exhibit for only a few weeks, others are part of a permanent collection. Loving life, reading, diversity, seasons and holidays are among the themes of the boards, which draw a lot of attention from customers big and small, who sometimes get to watch him as he actually draws a chalkboard masterpiece. The chalkboard themes are reflected in the Book Jam poster he created. “My overall goal for the poster itself was to communicate a love of reading and the interpersonal connections through reading. This year when we are distanced and separate, we still can still connect through books. I want to celebrate enduring and inspiring bonds among people – no matter how different and diverse they may be – who are reading a book together,” Mark said. Also enduring and inspiring is jaZam’s role in this library event. For the past 10 years, jaZam’s not only has been responsible for ordering and selling the hundreds of books from the authors featured at the Children’s Book Festival, but also has been a generous donor to the library – even in very difficult economic times like right now. JaZam’s commits to donating to the library 20% of the gross book sales generated from the event – last year that amounted to nearly $17,000,” Joanne said. “Sure, people can buy the books online, but if you buy them from us, you get a signed copy and are making a donation to the youth services
programing at the library,” she said. In the past, Joanne and Dean have hosted a pizza party at their house for all the authors, illustrators and workers at the festival. This year, of course, the pizza will be virtual, but “I hope the enthusiasm for the program will be very real. We have some amazing talent on display for all ages of children and grownups,” Joanne said. Mark will be one of those grownups tuning into many of the discussions and activities, because his next goal for himself is to be a book illustrator who someday would have the honor of being celebrated at the Princeton Public Library’s Children’s Book Festival. *** Book Jam, a special virtual presentation of the Princeton Public Library’s Children’s Book Festival, is an interactive event featuring nationally renowned authors and illustrators of children’s literature for all ages. It will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 12 via Crowdcast. The event features 10 sessions that book lovers of all ages can join throughout the day to ask questions and participate in lively discussions with panels of authors and illustrators. Two sessions will include chances for readers to offer prompts to illustrators who will draw in a “sketch-off.” Book sales will be handled by jaZams, who will donate a portion of the proceeds to the library for youth services programming. Books will include a bookplate signed by the author and/or illustrator. For more information, visit https://princetonlibrary.org/childrens-book-festival/ or https://princetonlibrary.org/childrens-book-festival/authors-and-illustrators/.
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2020 Mercedes Benz CLS450 4matic Coupe
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hen you work selling Mercedes rior design. Benz automobiles for a living, In its overview for its review of this modit’s akin to being a kid in a candy el for 2020, the folks at Car and Driver had store. Everywhere you look there’s plenty of this to say: luxuriously expensive cars to look at, feel “The CLS-class is a study in contradicand drive. tions, but one thing that’s clear More than 10 years ago, is its commitment to luxury I exclusively sold Mercedes, and performance. It has four working at one of the more doors, yet Mercedes markets prestigious dealerships in it as a coupe (you can thank South Jersey. its fastback styling for that As part of our sales trainchoice).” Once you get past doing the ing – to get superior product double take of “Wow, this is a knowledge – it was expected four-door coupe” and you slide of us to drive each and every yourself into the opulent cabin model in an effort to familinside, your senses are immeiarize ourselves with that car diately overwhelmed with the so that when we took our clisimply luxurious feel of this ents on test drives we would Peter Perrotta car. be prepared for the multitude If I was forced to give an of questions customers have analogy, it’s much like trying when considering whether or on a pair of soft hand made Spanish leather not to purchase that car. I must admit that even back then – and boots. No one has to tell you that there’s to this day – the Mercedes Benz CLS Coupe quality in this product. You just feel it right was one of my absolute favorite vehicles to away. drive. The soft leather contour seats immediSo I can honestly say that when I was ately grab you when you slip into this car scheduled to test drive and review the 2020 and the swooping design and ergonomics Mercedes Benz CLS450 4matic Coupe, it are such that you almost become one with brought a broad smile to my face. It also re- the car. vived a lot of memories from my car selling All around you is luxury at this point – days at the dealership. from the piano lacquer trim to the sleek and After spending a week behind the wheel shiny infotainment screen and the old, but of this luxurious beauty of a car, my opinion new styled dashboard clock, luxury abounds. hasn’t changed. It remains one of the finest After you get done gasping, and finally production automobiles on the market – al- reach for that push button start, the smoothbeit it doesn’t come cheaply. ness and powerfulness of the ride of this Marketed from Mercedes as a four-door beast doesn’t disappoint. coupe, the CLS was originally designed in This car is at once luxurious but at the 2001 by noted designer Michael Fink. Fink same time, quick, extremely powerful and was also noted for styling the first generation very athletic. CLK, the C class sport coupe and the MayI took my CLS tester on a bit of a road trip bach 57 and 62. to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where when you The first thing one notices about the CLS get out on the remote stretches of the PennCoupe is that it isn’t a coupe at all. sylvania Turnpike the speed limit shoots up While its named and badged as a coupe, to 70 mph. Most motorists are cruising along it actually is a four-door vehicle that simply at more than 80 mph out there. looks like a coupe due to its aggressively At 80 mph and upward, this car is barely low stance and swooping and curved exte- breaking a sweat or even breathing hard.
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This car is most definitely a vehicle that one can push to high speeds and still feel extremely confident that you are in full control at all times. The 2020 CLS450 4matic Coupe is powered by a smooth 3.0 liter turbo charged inline six cylinder engine that is paired with a 48 volt hybrid assist system Mercedes calls EQ boost. This winning combination provides output of 362 horsepower and 369 pound feet of torque. The nine speed transmission works well with this EQ engine set up as well. In real time, on the road, driving there isn’t much this car can’t do. Of course, all of this fine elegance, power and athleticism doesn’t come cheap. There is a price to be paid. My tester model carried a base price of $72,450. However, after adding a whole host of expensive options and adding in the destination charge, the bottom line sticker price comes in at $99,125. The car I drove for a week had an exterior color called “designo Arabian Gray” – which I wasn’t all that fond of. I would
have preferred a simple black or white. The charge for the paint option on this car is a breath taking $4,900. Some of the other option packages on this car included: $5,500 for a designo interior styling package that includes soft nappa leather seats and a suede headliner; $2,250 for a driver assistance package; $1,320 for the contoured massaging front seats; $1,450 for a wireless charging system for your phone and a whole lot more. For a vehicle with this much power, the gas mileage is rather impressive. The EPA gas mileage rating on this car comes in at 26 miles per gallon overall – with 30 mpg in highway driving and 23 in city driving. The average estimated annual fuel cost for driving a CLS comes in at $1,900 per year as this car consumes about 3.9 gallons of gas per every 100 miles driven. This vehicle was not crash test rated by the government yet. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears weekly. Comments and suggestions are welcomed. He can be contacted at peter@capitalmotorcars.com.
Capital Health launches ‘Don’t Die of Doubt’ campaign As COVID-19 cases continue to increase and strain emergency departments nationwide, a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) suggests emergency room visits in April were down 42% compared to the same period last year, according to information provided by Capital Health. Heart attacks and strokes have not stopped for COVID-19. To combat this alarming trend, the American Heart Association and Capital Health created a new public awareness campaign called “Don’t Die of Doubt” that urges people to call 9-1-1 and seek emergency medical care at the hospital if experiencing symptoms of a heart attack or a stroke. The campaign emphasizes that the best chance to survive an acute event, like a heart attack or stroke, is to call 9-1-1 and get an ambulance to the hospital where they’re fully prepared to treat you safely. Hospitals are still the safest place to be during a medical emergency, according to the statement. With news coverage of coronavirus cases still fueling fear of using emergency
medical services, there is a critical need to reach everyone across the country with reassurance. People can receive safe care for heart attack or stroke symptoms, and other urgent medical needs, in hospitals. When it comes to surviving a heart attack or a stroke, seconds count, and so doubting symptoms, and thereby delaying care, may prove deadly, according to the statement. “Heart attack and stroke symptoms are always urgent. This campaign is geared toward minimizing hesitation to call 9-1-1 in an emergency,“ Gina Petrone Mumolie, DNP, MBA, RN NEA-BC, senior vice president of hospital administration for Capital Health, and board member for the American Heart Association South-Central New Jersey, said in the statement. “Emergency responders, as well as doctors and nurses at the hospital, know what to do even when things seem chaotic and emergency departments have made plans behind the scenes including screening for COVID-19 symptoms, treating coronavirus patients in separate areas and increased cleaning protocols to keep patients and workers safe.” For more about the campaign and community resources, visit www.heart.org/dontdieofdoubt.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Stand up for Witherspoon Amidst the current social justice tsunami threatening to submerge American history, Princeton has apparently now committed its own aggravated assault against Clio. A petition circulated among activists sought to strip Princeton’s middle school of its namesake, John Witherspoon. It has succeeded. Why? Upon his death, Witherspoon owned two slaves. Princeton has succumbed to a nihilistic impulse to sandblast Witherspoon’s name, rather than interpret it more and better. This is an egregious cancellation of arguably the most historically significant American ever associated with Princeton. (Wilson and Einstein later were two others.) Said another way, Princeton has committed an atrocious, asinine act of historical suicide. Let us recall Witherspoon’s hallmarks: • Sixth president (1768–94) of Princeton University, which considers him “great”. • Introduced to and through Princeton advanced ideas of the Scottish Enlightenment. • Helped found First Presbyterian Church (1766), now Nassau Presbyterian. • Signed the Declaration of Independence (1776), the only clergyman to do so. • Framer of the Articles of Confederation (1777), America’s first constitution. • Framer of the Presbyterian Church Constitution (1787) which affirmed religious freedom. • Member of the New Jersey convention which ratified the U.S. Constitution (1787) and Bill of Rights (1789). • First moderator of the Presbyterian Church USA General Assembly (1789). • Father of James Witherspoon, Continental Army major, killed at Germantown (1777). • Teacher and mentor to 469 Princeton graduates, including: 1 U.S. president (Madison), 1 U.S. vice president (Burr), 6 Continental Congressmen, 20 U.S. Senators, 23 U.S. Representatives, 13 state governors, 3 Supreme Court justices, 20 Continental Army officers. History is at its worst when it reads into
the past the prejudices of the present. By today’s lights, always better is more interpretation of history, not less. As was legal then, if lamentable now, this peripatetic Presbyterian divine had two servant slaves helping him in his final failing years, the last two of which he was blind. Do the name cancelers really wish us to believe that the exemplary Witherspoon was some wicked cotton plantation overseer who day and night with greedy pleasure lashed enslaved men and raped enslaved women? A thoughtful community should wish to weigh the totality of a favorite son’s life in the time and place he lived it. Pastor, professor, patriot, the great Witherspoon is peerless in Princeton history. He put Princeton on the map. Whatever Princeton is today would not be possible without him. Rather than sandblast his name, all Princetonians who love our town’s unique history, and America’s history, should stand up for John Witherspoon now as he stood up for our ancestors before. Thomas H. Pyle Princeton
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Residents invited to go on scavenger hunt to find ‘Beautiful Creatures’
Paintings are by Doris Ettlinger (Ostrich), Ed Baumlin (Owl), and Joan Capaldo (Giraffe)
The Garden State Watercolor Society’s (GSWS) 2nd Annual Art Installation invites the public to participate in an unique, family-friendly scavenger hunt. Challenged by COVID limitations, a series of artists have conceived of a socially-distanced and engaging way of viewing their 50th anniversary installation that is part of its “Out of the Wild� juried exhibit. Participants will enjoy the hunt for “Beautiful Creatures,� and prize cards outside, “IN the wild�. Six special prize cards, depicting forests and meadows preserve locally by D&R Greenway Land Trust, can be found hidden at the land trust’s Johnson Education Center campus on Rosedale Road and in the surrounding Greenway Meadows park, according to a prepared statement. Forty-three GSWS artists created 90 paintings, limited to secondary colors of green, orange and purple. These 5-inch by 7-inch paintings were to have been displayed in the D&R Greenway galleries in the Johnson Education Center. Instead, the “Beautiful Creatures� – as 90 numbered, laminated art cards – have been placed for the public to “seek and find.� Participants are invited to follow safety guidelines and put on a mask, gather family members or travel as a single on a “Beautiful Creatures� safari to find these whimsical creations and to post their “findings� on Instagram, with the hashtag #gswsbc, but not to reveal the hiding spots. The Scavenger Hunt is
open through Sept. 13. D&R Greenway’s Johnson Education Center is located at One Preservation Place, off Rosedale Road, Princeton. Greenway Meadows park can be accessed from the land trust’s parking lot or directly on Rosedale Road. “We couldn’t let our Beautiful Creatures go unseen. We have created a delightful show on GSWS’s YouTube channel. For the first time in GSWS’s 50-year history, we will take to the streets,� Tess Fields, GSWS president, said in the statement. “I suggest you see the virtual Beautiful Creatures online show before you go out on the hunt. Make sure you have your sound on, to hear our Beautiful Creature’s songs.� “What could be more fun than discovering artists’ renderings of beautiful wild creatures while outdoors in nature, learning about wild wonders right in our own backyard?� said Linda Mead, D&R Greenway president and CEO, in the statement. “Everyone who submits entries will have the added benefit of learning from the prize cards about nearby trails rich in birds, butterflies and maybe even a fox or rabbit.� Purchase of prints or original paintings may be arranged through D&R Greenway by contacting info@ drgreenway.org. Purchases help to support D&R Greenway Land Trust’s active land preservation and habitat restoration. “Every day, D&R Greenway receives notes from people, telling us how much
our preserved lands mean during this challenging time,� Linda Mead said in the statement. “We increasingly steward our preserves, with new trails and for the sake of all native species who belong there. This art exhibition and its accompanying installation heighten awareness in visitors of all ages, of the urgency of keeping open space open, for humans and the wild creatures.� She added, “Since the beginning of 2020, despite COVID, D&R Greenway has added four more parcels of preserved land, surpassing 310 parcels preserved since our founding 31 years ago.� Information about the scavenger hunt, including maps, how to win one of six special prizes and how to purchase prints and original artwork, is available at www. gswcs.com and at www. drgreenway.org. Six prize cards have been hidden among the greenery of Greenway Meadow, surrounding D&R Greenway’s iconic 1900 barn. Find all six prize cards, featuring nearby Preserves always open for exploration. Email your name, address, phone number, prize card names and numbers and the locations where each card was found to info@drgreenway. org. The first six correct entries will receive a gift certificate to D&R Greenway’s Fall Native Plant sale; an environmentally-themed book of your choice; or a print of your favorite among GSWS’ 90 Beautiful Creatures. Prizes will be awarded on Sept. 15.
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The petition states that “in the midst of the Black Lives Matter movement, this has created the opportune moment for the John Witherspoon Middle School to rid itself of its slave-owning and anti-abolitionist namesake, John Witherspoon.” “This change is imperative, as the school’s name and Witherspoon’s legacy creates a hostile environment for both the middle school and the district’s racially diverse student body,” the petition states. The school board’s Aug. 11 resolution states that it is “grateful” for the alumni who created and circulated the petition requesting the removal of Witherspoon’s name from the school, “as well as other steps to address racism and in equity in our schools.” The resolution also states that “we wish to acknowledge our history -including the pain, injustice and complexity of our community’s racial history – and move forward with healing, compassion and respect.” The former John Witherspoon Middle School on Walnut Lane is not the first school building in the Princeton school district to bear Witherspoon’s name. The John Witherspoon Middle School is a successor to the Witherspoon Street School on Quarry Street. Like the present-day middle school, the Witherspoon Street School served students in grades 6-8 in the former Princeton Borough public school district. It closed in 1965, when the Walnut Lane school opened. The Witherspoon Street School – which was originally called the Witherspoon Street School for Colored Children – was located at 35 Quarry St. in the historically Black Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood. The building, which was constructed in 1909, is listed on the State Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places. The Witherspoon Street School for Colored Children building was historically used as a school building to house about 200 Black students, teachers and administrators from both Princeton Borough and Princeton Township, according to the the National Register of Historic Places nomination form. The school educated children through the eighth grade, until the Princeton Borough school district was integrated in 1948. At that point, the Witherspoon Street School became the grades 6-8 junior high school. The Witherspoon Street School traces its history to the 1830s, when former slave and Christian missionary Betsey Stockton began a school for Princeton’s Black children, according to the nomination form.
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Former mayor Marvin Reed, Seward Johnson Jr. featured in new book Former Princeton Borough Mayor Marvin Reed and the late Seward Johnson II are featured in a recently-released book focused on business and nonprofit leadership. Author Curt Weeden, former Johnson & Johnson vice president, writes about how Reed and Johnson influenced leadership principles and practices included in the book, “6 Pathways to Leadership & Organizational Success”. “I worked at the New Jersey Education Association early in my career,” Weeden said in a statement released by Quadrafoil Press. “I reported to Marvin, who headed New Jersey Education Association’s [NJEA] com-
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munications department. He was the brains behind many initiatives NJEA launched that benefited
New Jersey’s schools, teachers and students.” “6 Pathways” lists 50 leadership qualities which 200 business and nonprofit executives rank ordered. Weeden credits Reed with one of the top half dozen characteristics: many errors are starting blocks for improved performance. “I certainly made my share of mistakes while at NJEA,” Weeden said in the statement. “But Marvin taught me how to turn a misstep into a building block. It was a lesson I never forgot.” During the 1980s and ’90s, Weeden helped administer the J. Seward Johnson Sr. Charitable Trusts working alongside the late James Hill of the law firm Smith,
Stratton, Heher, Wise & Brennan. “Seward Junior was unique,” Weeden said in the statement. “6 Pathways” recounts how Princeton-area nonprofits were singled out for trust support during meetings with Johnson, who died earlier this year. “Overall, Princeton personalities and organizations had a profound effect on this book,” Weeden said in the statement. “6 Pathways” is available at bookstores and internet book-selling vendors. “6 Pathways to Leadership & Organizational Success” by Curt Weeden
Residents of Stonebridge at Montgomery march to celebrate anniversary of women’s right to vote
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Stonebridge at Montgomery residents marched on the greenway on Aug. 26 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. Participants wore white to honor the women who fought hard to give this right, and carried signs showing the year which women first voted. A few of the resident participants were born before women had the right to vote; they cast their first votes in 1939 and 1941.
LEGAL NOTICES MUNICIPALITY OF PRINCETON COUNTY OF MERCER, STATE OF NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING BOW HUNTING ON PUBLIC PROPERTIES IN PRINCETON September 12, 2020 to February 20, 2021 (excluding Sundays and Christmas Day) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as part of Princeton’s 2020-2021 deer management program, and under the oversight of the Princeton Police Department, Princeton will allow a small group of volunteer recreational bow hunters to hunt deer by bow on the below-listed publicly-owned properties located in Princeton. Beginning on or about September 12, 2020 and ending no later than February 20, 2021, the following areas may be hunted, but solely by Princeton-approved bow hunters: Fieldwood:
Approximately 25 acres located between Griggs Farm and Cherry Hill Road. Only two Princeton-approved bow hunters will be permitted to hunt on this property at any one time.
Woodfield Reservation:
Approximately 114 acres located between Drakes Corner Road and Old Great Road. Only five Princeton-approved bow hunters will be permitted to hunt on this property at any one time.
Autumn Hill Reserve:
Approximately 72 acres located off of Herrontown Road. Only five Princeton-approved bow hunters will be permitted to hunt on this property at any one time.
Gulick Farm:
Approximately 28 acres located between Herrontown Road and Dodds Lane. Only two Princeton-approved bow hunters will be permitted to hunt on this property at any one time.
Stony Brook/Quaker Rd.:
Approximately 20 acres located off of Quaker Road, between Route 206 and Mercer Street. Only two Princeton-approved bow hunters will be permitted to hunt on this property at any one time.
Stony Brook/Puritan Ct.:
Approximately 26 acres located between Puritan Court and Pretty Brook Road. Only three Princeton-approved bow hunters will be permitted to hunt on this property at any one time.
Herrontown Woods:
Approximately 25+ acres located off of Herrontown Road. Only five Princeton-approved bow hunters will be permitted to hunt on this property at any one time.
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Princeton Zoning Board of Adjustment at its meeting on August 26, 2020 adopted the Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Resolution for the following application: Name:
Olivier and Leigh Brigaud -Owners/Applicants
Location of Property:
15 Aiken Avenue; Block 51.01, Lot 26
Nature of Application:
C variances for side yard and combined side yard setback to allow: a. The existing rear porch to be removed and replaced with a +/- 83 sf. uncovered deck with a side yard setback of 3 ft.; and b. Construction of a 19 sf. one-story addition on the rear portion of the western elevation of the Property, with a combined side yard setback of 9.66 ft. and a side yard setback of 0.0 ft.
File:
Z2020-840
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, 9/4/2020, Fee: $37.80 Affidavit: $15.00
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Princeton Zoning Board of Adjustment at its meeting on August 26, 2020 adopted the Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Resolution for the following application: Name:
Pretty Brook Tennis Club- -Applicant/Owner
Location of Property:
229 Pretty Brook Road; Block 3501, Lots 6 & 7
Nature of Application:
Bifurcated approval for a D (2) variance to permit the addition of one indoor tennis court and one indoor squash court, a D (4) variance to permit a FAR of 13.67% and c (2) variances to permit impervious coverage of 47.7%, building height of 35.87 ft., relief from the parking requirement to allow 38 parking spaces, relief from the requirement of macadam paving to permit the existing gravel parking lot, no screening of the parking lot and no loading space, to permit construction of an 8621 sf. building to house one new indoor tennis court and one new indoor squash court
File:
Z1919-792
Determination:
Approved with conditions
Hunting is generally permitted every day starting one half hour before sunrise and ending one half hour after sunset, except for Saturdays, when no hunting is allowed between 10 am and 2 pm; and Sundays and Christmas Day, when no hunting whatsoever is allowed. In addition, no hunting is allowed other than from an elevated stand, or within 20 yards of any road or trail, and no hunting is allowed with a firearm. Warning signs will be posted at the entrances to each of the properties that will be hunted. All State and local regulations pertaining to parks and to hunting will remain in full force and effect and will be enforced by the Princeton Police Department. Any violation of these regulations will be grounds for terminating all hunting activities. Anyone with questions or concerns should contact either the Princeton Clerk’s office at (609) 924-5704, or the Chief of Police at (609) 921-2100. PP, 2x, 8/28/2020, 9/4/2020,Fee: $15.75 Affidavit: $15.00
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, 9/4/2020, Fee: $37.80 Affidavit: $15.00
NOTICE OF CLOSED SESSION MEETING MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF PRINCETON TIME CHANGE & ADDITION OF OPEN SESSION Notice is hereby given that the Closed Session Meeting of the Mayor and Council of Princeton previously scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2020, will now begin immediately following the addition of an Open Session meeting of Mayor and Council, which has been scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. Formal action will be taken during Open Session. Because of the state of emergency in New Jersey regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the meeting will be held electronically via “Zoom.” Instructions for how to access the meeting are below and will also be posted on the home page of Princeton’s website (www.princetonnj.gov) and on the meeting agenda.
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Princeton Zoning Board of Adjustment at its meeting on August 26, 2020 adopted the Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Resolution for the following application: Name: Location of Property:
Intuition Partners LLC-Owner/Applicant 114 Elm Road; Block 9.01, Lot 4
Nature of Application:
c (2) variances to permit two roof dormers with front yard setbacks of 28.3 ft. for the front dormer and 40.9 ft. for the rear dormer, a front yard setback of 23.95 ft. and a front yard setback of 36 ft. for an A/C condenser to allow renovation of an existing garage/dwelling
File:
Z2020-864
Determination:
Approved with conditions
The Council will then convene electronically into closed session immediately following the conclusion of the Open Session. This portion of the meeting will not be open to the public. Formal action will not be taken during Closed Session. The matters discussed will be made public when the need for confidentiality no longer exists. The public portion of the meeting of the Princeton Mayor and Council will begin at 3:00 p.m. and will be held electronically via Zoom’s webinar service. The agenda and the access information for the September 10th meeting will be posted on the Princeton website (www.princetonnj.gov) on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. The public is advised to check the website the day of the meeting for any changes to the agenda.
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, 9/4/2020, Fee: $30.80 Affidavit: $15.00
Delores A. Williams Municipal Clerk
LEGAL NOTICE After an Appeal was made to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) the application was remanded back to the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) to clarify the basis of their decision on the French doors. Notice is hereby given the Applicant agrees to repair and reinstall the original French doors and retain their original hardware. The HPC, under administrative review, approves this amendment:
PP, 1x, 9/4/2020, Fee: $46.20 - NOTICE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Take notice that Crook & Marker LLC has applied to the Director of the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control for a Limited Wholesale License for the premise located at 1 N. Johnston Ave., Suite D114, D116, D118, and Suite D Cellar, Hamilton, New Jersey: The individuals that will hold an interest in this License are: Daylo Capital, L.P., 1 N. Johnston Ave., Suite D114, D116, D118, and Suite D Cellar, Hamilton, New Jersey 08609 Crook & Marker Aggregator LLC, 1 N. Johnston Ave., Suite D114, D116, D118, and Suite D Cellar, Hamilton, New Jersey 08609 Chimborazo, Inc., 1 N. Johnston Ave., Suite D114, D116, D118, and Suite D Cellar, Hamilton, New Jersey 08609 Ben Weiss, 1 N. Johnston Ave., Suite D114, D116, D118, and Suite D Cellar, Hamilton, New Jersey 08609 Danna Weiss, 1 N. Johnston Ave., Suite D114, D116, D118, and Suite D Cellar, Hamilton, New Jersey 08609 Objections, if any, should be made immediately in writing to the Director of the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, PO Box 087, 140 East Front Street, Fifth Floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0087. Crook & Marker LLC c/o Skene Law Firm 2614 Route 516, 2nd Floor Old Bridge, NJ 08857
LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Princeton Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) approved the following application at a Special HPC meeting on June 22, 2020:
Nature of Application: Project No.: Determination:
Nature of Application: File No.: Project No.: Determination:
Joseph Guarnaccia 545 Mercer Street Princeton Battlefield and Stony Brook Settlement Historic District Clarke Cottage –Reconstruct Front Porch and Site Improvements 49HP-2017 Approved with Minor Changes
Scott Koppa 222-226 Birch Ave. Witherspoon-Jackson Historic District Amendment to Building Improvements Z1919-784 25HP-2019 Administrative Approval
Copies of the documents are available for viewing by contacting the Office of Historic Preservation at 609-285-4151. PP, 1x, 9/4/2020, Fee: $28.00 Affidavit: $15.00
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Princeton Zoning Board of Adjustment at its meeting on August 26, 2020 adopted the Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Resolution for the following application: Name:
PP, 2x, 8/28/2020, 9/4/2020, Fee: $78.40, Affidavit: $15.00
Applicant: Location:
Applicant: Location:
Location of Property:
Susan Beshel and Estate of Michael Bitterly -Owners Susan Beshel and Zissos Pappas-Applicants 66-68 Wiggins Street; Block 28.03, Lot 52
Nature of Application:
C (2) variances to allow construction of a parking area with impervious coverage of 62% and a driveway width of 14 ft. at the property line
File:
Z1919-789
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, 9/4/2020, Fee: $30.80 Affidavit: $15.00
Copies of the documents are available for viewing by contacting the Office of Historic Preservation at 609-285-4151. PP, 1x, 9/4/2020, Fee: $23.80 Affidavit: $15.00
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PRINCETON HOUSING AUTHORITY The regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Princeton Housing Authority will be held at the Princeton Municipal Building – Conference Room A, 400 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, New Jersey at 6:15pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month (with the exception of no meeting in August) for the purpose of transacting such lawful business which shall come before the Board. PP, 1x, 9/4/2020 Fee: $10.50 Affidavit: $15.00
LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Princeton Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) approved the following application at a Special HPC meeting on July 20, 2020: Applicant: Location: Nature of Application: Project No.: Determination:
Jessica Vieira and Matthew Roden 86 Stockton Street Mercer Hill Historic District Replace Slate Roof with Solarglass Roof 26HP-2020 Approved with Conditions
Copies of the documents are available for viewing by contacting the Office of Historic Preservation at 609-285-4151. PP, 1x, 9/4/2020, Fee: $23.80 Affidavit: $15.00
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RELEASE DATE—Sunday, September 20, 2020
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12A The Princeton Packet
Friday, September 4, 2020
www.princetonpacket.com
INTRODUCING
INTRODUCING
CRANBURY TOWNSHIP Gail Ciallella $450,000 MLS# 1008356062
CLINTON TOWNSHIP Ellen L Incontrera $179,900 MLS# 3658112
ALEXANDRIA TOWNSHIP Beth M Steffanelli $729,995 MLS# NJHT105982
DELAWARE TOWNSHIP Beth M Steffanelli $1,150,000 MLS# NJHT106466
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WEST AMWELL TWP (41.98 acres) Thomas J McMillan $475,000 MLS# NJHT104792
TRENTON CITY David M Schure $195,000 MLS# NJME300150
PRINCETON Jane Henderson Kenyon $750,000 MLS# NJME298986
HOPEWELL BORO Jennifer E Curtis $1,250,000 MLS# NJME300716
NEWLY PRICED
LAMBERTVILLE CITY Bonnie Eick $269,000 MLS# 3631759
FORKS TOWNSHIP Alison Stem $479,000 MLS# 615119
PRINCETON Ridgeview Road $759,000 MLS# NJME299486
Cynthia Shoemaker-Zerrer$1,395,000
WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP MLS# NJME293734
FRENCHTOWN BORO Russell Alan Poles $559,900 MLS# 3605814
PRINCETON Barbara Blackwell $799,000 MLS# NJME299438
PRINCETON Christina Phillips $1,462,500 MLS# NJME299270
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FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP Wendy Neusner $310,000 MLS# NJSO113684
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP Amy Granato $575,000 MLS# NJME301040
FRENCHTOWN BORO Russell Alan Poles $799,900 MLS# NJHT105828
PRINCETON Norman T Callaway, Jr $1,495,000 MLS# NJME299134
HOPEWELL TWP (6.97 acres) Norman T Callaway, Jr $350,000 MLS# NJME295262
FRENCHTOWN BORO Russell Alan Poles $597,400 MLS# NJHT105790
DELAWARE TOWNSHIP Russell Alan Poles $849,000 MLS# NJHT106266
�  PRINCETON Anita F O’Meara $1,799,000 MLS# NJME296526
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP Janet Stefandl $350,000 MLS# NJME288934
DELAWARE TOWNSHIP Debra McAuliffe $625,000 MLS# NJHT105320
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP Amy Granato $985,000 MLS# NJME300158
PRINCETON Lawrenceville Road $1,895,000 MLS# NJME298532
FLEMINGTON BOROUGH
ALLENTOWN BORO David M Schure $995,000 MLS# NJMM110468
PRINCETON Sylmarie Trowbridge $2,950,000 MLS# NJME295572
Robin McCarthy Froehlich $275,000
DELAWARE TOWNSHIP MLS# NJHT105266
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PLAINSBORO TOWNSHIP Gail Ciallella $445,000 MLS# NJMX124898
Kevin Shawn McPheeters $649,000
MLS# NJHT106456
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LAMBERTVILLE 609.397.1974
MONTGOMERY WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP Gina Spaziano $669,900 MLS# NJME300964
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP Brinton H West $449,000 MLS# NJME298774
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NO BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP Kathryn Baxter $1,100,000 MLS# NJMX124848
PRINCETON Barbara Blackwell $3,950,000 MLS# NJME297010
PENNINGTON 609.737.7765
PRINCETON 609.921.1050
WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP Madolyn Greve $450,000 MLS# NJME300048
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP Amy Granato $679,000 MLS# NJME300256
Â? Â WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHP Anne Setzer $1,100,000 MLS# NJME293496
DELAWARE TOWNSHIP Cynthia Shoemaker-Zerrer $5,900,000
MLS# 1001750775
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