2018-05-18 Windsor-Hights Herald

VOL. 51, NO. 19

Friday, May 18, 2018

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Council approves $22.4M budget, taxes remain flat By Lea Kahn Staﬀ Writer

For the sixth consecutive year, East Windsor Township property owners will not see an increase in the municipal tax rate under the $22.4 million municipal budget adopted by the Township Council at its May 8 meeting. The municipal tax rate will remain unchanged at 43 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. This means the owner of a house assessed at the East Windsor average of $258,287 will pay $1,110 in municipal property taxes. The 2018 municipal budget

of $22.4 million compares to the 2017 budget of $22.3 million. The amount to be raised by property taxes for 2018 is $12.2 million, compared to the $11.9 million that was raised in local taxes in 2017. “We remain sensitive to our taxpayers. It is important to keep the tax rate as low as possible. The staff works hard to prepare and monitor [spending] to bring this positive result,” Mayor Janice S. Mironov said of the 2018 municipal budget and the flat municipal tax rate. The mayor noted increases in revenue, as well as a “very signif-

icant” increase of $54 million in the township’s ratable base. The increase is the result of the addition of new businesses and development, she said. Mironov pointed to Aurobindo, a pharmaceutical company that recently completed a 567,000-square-foot manufacturing and warehouse building on Windsor Center Drive, as the primary new business that contributed to the $54 million increase in the ratable base. Municipalities rely on several sources of income to support the municipal spending plan - from the use of surplus funds to rev-

enue from licenses, fees, permits, Municipal Court fines and costs, and a hotel tax. The remainder of the revenue is made up of property taxes. The budget calls for licenses for alcoholic beverages to generate $32,444, while municipal court fines and costs are expected to generate $463,000. The hotel tax will produce $210,000 in revenue. Officials will apply $3.1 million from surplus funds to support the budget and expect to receive $3.5 million in state aid. Construction code fees will generate $387,572 in revenue. Shared

services agreements for animal control, the senior center and police dispatching will produce $239,626. “We continue to look for ways to economize,” Mironov said. The solar panels in place at the Police Department/Municipal Court building have lowered the township’s utility bills, for example. The township is also engaged in a number of cooperative purchasing agreements. “The bottom line is, this budget represents a great deal of work. It is conservative and responsible,” Mironov said.

Residents speak out against elementary principal’s dismissal By Lea Kahn Staﬀ Writer

Despite pleas by parents, students and community members, the East Windsor Regional School District Board of Education let stand its decision to dismiss Heather Gladkowski, the principal at the Grace Norton Rogers Elementary School, at its regular meeting Monday night. Gladkowski had been recommended for re-employment by Superintendent of Schools Richard Katz, but the school board voted 6-2 not to renew her contract at its April 30 meeting. Gladkowski’s name was on the personnel list, along with other school district employees, who were recommended for re-employment for the 2018-19 school year. She would have earned tenure in July. The six “no” votes were cast by board members Pete Bussone, Erica DiRaimondo, Ram Ramachandran, Bob Laverty, school board vice president Paul Connolly and board president Alice Weisman. The two “yes” votes were cast by board members Nicole LaRusso and Jenna Drake. Board member Christine Harrington was absent. Gladkowksi was slated to be transferred from the Grace Norton Rogers Elementary School to become the principal at the Walter C. Black Elementary School, as part of the school district’s reorganization of the its elementary schools. The two elementary schools are currently K-5 schools, but the reconfiguration calls for the Walter C. Black Elementary School to become a grades K-2 school and the Grace Norton Rogers

Elementary School to become a grades 3-5 school. The school board, which usually meets in the Hightstown High School cafeteria, moved its meeting Monday night to the high school auditorium. About 100 people attended the meeting, and about 30 audience members — including children and parents — spoke to the board during the public comment part of the meeting. Prior to opening the meeting for public comment, Katz said that “it is our understanding that some people speaking tonight may be asking for another vote to be taken. Please know that the board has already taken action on the matter and there is no plan for the issue to be reopened for reconsideration.” Katz thanked the attendees in advance for sharing their thoughts and feelings with the school board. He said that as the superintendent, both he and the school board work together “toward a common goal of providing the best possible educational experience” for students and their families. The school board is a “thoughtful and conscientious group,” and each member considers every decision placed before them, he said, adding that “all of us take our responsibility very seriously. This is why our relationship is strong and collaborative.” Nevertheless, the attendees were not satisfied with the school board’s actions. Several attendees chastised the school board, reminding the members that they represent the citizens. Another attendee told the board members that “you will be opposed in the next election, and you will lose. You don’t represent us.” Other speakers told the school board that Gladkowski had improved the conditions at the school. They said she knew every child’s name and took an interest in each one, making them feel welcomed at school. She often had lunch with the students, and held teachers accountable when parents voiced concerns. according to speakers. “Whatever motivated your decision and however well intended, I am certain it does not serve in the best interests of our students, of every child, every day,” said

Photos by Scott Jacobs

Going the distance HIghtstown High School’s boys and girls track teams participated in the Mercer County Track and Field Championships on May 12. Above, Caitlin Yang competes in the Pole Vault Finals. She helped Hightstown capture eighth place in team standings. Right, Francesca Esposito (left) competes along side Hopewell Valley’s Hope Wargo in the 400 Meter Dash Finals. Below, Michael Drews competes in the 1600 Meter Run Finals with a time of 4:21:52.

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Friday, May 18, 2018F

WHAT’S GOING ON Fri. May 18

Open Play for Babies and Toddlers from 10:3011 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. For children ages birth–2.5 years and a caregiver. Play with the library’s toys and socialize.

Sat., May 19

Yoga for Beginners from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Learn simple and powerful yoga postures to improve stability and balance. No physical agility or prior yoga experience needed. Bring a mat or large towel. Instruction in English by a trained Isha facilitator. Please register at www.mcl.org.

Sun., May 20

Urban Promise International African Gospel Choir, 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury. 22 S. Main St., Cranbury. After the concert, the group will sell handmade items from Africa at a reception in the church Fellowship Hall.

Mon. May 21

Make It! Monday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the

Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 with a caregiver can drop in during the program to make this week’s craft and stay to play with the library’s toys. Lunch Time Guided Meditation from 12:30-1 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Join us for some guided mediation during your lunch hour. Help yourself regain the peace lost through busy mornings and smoothly get through the rest of the day. Facilitated by library staff member Leena, a 10 year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation. Adult English Learner Writing Class from 2-3 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Improve your writing skills for school and work. Taught by an experienced volunteer from Literacy NJ (formerly Literacy Volunteers). K-6th Grade Tutoring from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children in grades K-6 will get homework help. Registration required in person or by phone at 609-448-1474. Kids’ Public Speak-

ing from 7-8 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Tweens ages 8-12 will learn and practice the fundamentals of public speaking and debate through fun activities lead by a teen volunteer.

Tues., May 22

Story Time with Miss Liz from 10:30-11:15 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. Siblings welcome. Beginning Spanish class from 5-6 p.m., Citizenship Exam Review from 6-7 p.m. and Learning English with Victor from 7-9 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Register in person or by calling 609448-1474. for any of these 3 classes.

Wed., May 23

Story Time with Miss Liz from 10:30-11:15 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. Siblings welcome. Midweek Math Tutoring from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Drop in math help for 1st grade-high school students with Peddie School student tutors. Evening Guided Meditation from 8-8:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Come join us for guided meditation at the end of your day. Leave

feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Facilitated by library staff member Leena, a 10 year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation.

lin St. in Hightstown. Register in person or by phone at 609-448-1474 for a free 15 minute consultation with an immigration lawyer.

Thurs. May 24

Wed., May 30

#MakerClub from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. For Grades 4-6. Get creative while learning basic coding skills! Each week features a different activity. Registration required at www. mcl.org.

Fri., May 25

Baby and Toddler Time from 10:30-11 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. For children ages birth–2.5 years and a caregiver. Join us for singing and rhyming fun followed by play time with the library’s toys.

Tues., May 29

Story Time with Miss Liz from 10:30-11:15 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. Siblings welcome. Evening Guided Meditation from 8-8:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Come join us for guided meditation at the end of your day. Leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Facilitated by library staff member Leena, a 10 year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation.

Thurs., May 31

Fri., June 1

Movie: Phantom Thread at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join us for a screening of the popular movie. Rated R, 170 minutes. A small snack will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library.

Sat., June 2

Comedy Night. 8 p.m. at East Windsor Vol. Fire Co. 1, 51 One Mile Road, East Windsor. The Ladies Auxiliary of the East Windsor Vol. Fire Co. 1 will hots its fifth annual comedy night, featuring comedians and chances to win prizes. Doors open 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $25, $20 advance. BYOB. For tickets, call 609-2135630 or 609-903-1489.

Mon., June 4

Adult Basic Skills Craft will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join us to make a simple pen and pencil holder for Father’s Day. Please call the library to register at 609-448-0957. Golden Years Medicare Workshop will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. New to Medicare? Getting ready to retire and not sure which Medigap plan to choose? Golden Years Design Benefits specializes in Medicare solutions, long term care and health insurance. This educational workshop will help you find the best solution to meet your needs. Please call the library to register at 609-448-0957.

Tues., June 5

Bringing the Hyper Down in Hypertension will be held at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Li-

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Calendar Continued from Page 2A brary System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. More than 100 million adults have high blood pressure. Are you one of those people? Join Donna Nelson-Henry, FNP-BC, as she discusses the new guidelines and what it might mean for you. Presented by Penn Medicine Princeton Health. Please call the Reference Desk to register at 609-448-0957.

Wed., June 6

Socrates Café will be held at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Socrates Café is a gathering where participants pose questions, listen to others, raise challenges and consider alternative answers. Background in philosophy not required; no preparation necessary.

Thurs., June 7

Conversational English as a Second Language at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join ESL instructor Arthur Spero to learn how to improve your English language speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and fluency. Must have some basic knowledge of English. Please call the library to register at 609-448-0957.

Fri., June 8

240th Anniversary of George Washington in Cranbury and the Battle Aof Monmouth from 7-10

p.m. at 53 S. Main Street, Cranbury. The celebration will feature a party under the stars and a tent at the site where George Washington stayed when he was in Cranbury on June 26, 1778. There will be food, beverages, music, a silent auction and portrayals of Dr. Hezekiah Stites, the Marquis de Lafayette and General George Washington. The celebration will continue on Saturday, June 9, 1-4 p.m. with a family event, which will include refreshments, beverages, games, races, music and a special book read by “George Washington.” Tickets for both events are available at cranburyhistory.org/shop. Downloading eBooks computer class will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Learn how to download free library books to your tablet or smartphone. Please call the library to register at 609448-0957.

Sat., June 9

A seminar on Internet Security will be held at 11 a.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Josh Stone of Digital Doc Princeton will show you how to browse the Internet safely, and how to stay virus and malware free on all your devices. Please call the library to register at 609-448-0957.

Mon., June 11

Aromatherapy and Essential Oils will be

discussed at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Aromatherapy can be described as the art and science of utilizing naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to balance, harmonize and promote health of body, mind and spirit. Essential oils have been found to provide both psychological and physical benefits when used correctly and safety. Presented by certified aroma therapist Robin Kessler. Sponsored by Friends of the Hickory Corner Library. Please call the library to register at 609-448-0957.

Wed., June 13

Paper Crafts with Lonie will be held at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join us for a paper crafting workshop to create a birthday card. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library. Please call the Reference Desk to register at 609-448-0957.

Thurs., June 14

Fri., June 15

Drum Circle will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join musician and teacher Jaclyn DiLouie of Mercer ARC to create simple rhythms using hand held drums and various percussion instruments. No experience required. Drums and instruments provided or feel free to bring your own. No registration is necessary. Movie: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join us for a screen-

ing of the popular movie. Rated PG-13, 115 minutes. A small snack will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library.

Mon., June 18

Reading Nutrition Food Labels will be held at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Food coach Verna Dentino will teach you how to decipher nutrition food labels on products at the grocery store so that you can be an informed buyer. Bring a pen and a calculator. Please call the Reference Desk to register at 609-448-0957. Mystery Book Club

will meet at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. The group will be discussing The Marriage Lie by Kimberly Belle. New members are always welcome and no registration is necessary.

Tues., June 19

Movie: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join us for a screening of the popular movie. Rated PG-13, 112 minutes. A small snack will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory

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Legal Notices

Legal Notices SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, P.L. 1975, c.231, the Monroe Township Board of Education hereby gives notice that the Board of Education will hold a Special Public Board of Education Meeting Wednesday, May 23, 2018 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the special meeting is to address the following Agenda: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Statement Motion to Authorize Professional Development Motion to Participate in Insurance Consortium through NJSIG Discussion Regarding the Interim Superintendent Search Process Public Forum Closed Session: School Ethics Issues/Personnel & Matters Falling Within the Attorney-Client Privilege with Respect to these Subjects 10. Adjournment The complete meeting agenda can be found on the district website at w w w. m o n r o e . k 1 2 . n j . u s . The meeting will be held at the Monroe Township High School, 200 Schoolhouse Road, Monroe Township, New Jersey 08831. Formal action may be taken at this meeting. Respectfully submitted, Michael C. Gorski, CPA Business Administrator/Board Secretary CP, 1x, 5/18/18 Fee: $28.83 Affidavit: $15.00

EAST WINDSOR REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC NOTICE of MEETINGS Revision to Board Meeting Schedule: • SPECIAL MEETING of the Board of Education: May 21, 2018 Notice is hereby given, that the East Windsor Regional School District Board of Education will hold a SPECIAL MEETING on Monday, May 21, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Administration Conference Room #807A&B located at 25A Leshin Lane, Hightstown, NJ. The Board will immediately go into closed session to discuss: Superintendent’s Evaluation. Formal action may be taken. • REGULAR MEETING of the Board Of Education: June 11, 2018 Notice is hereby given, that the next REGULAR Meeting of the EWRSD Board of Education has been changed from June 4, 2018 to Monday, June 11, 2018 at 7:00 PM in the Hightstown High School Cafeteria, located at 25 Leshin Lane, Hightstown NJ 08520. Paul M.Todd SBA/Board Secretary EWRSD WHH, 5/18/18 Fee: $23.25 Affidavit: $15.00 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE BY THE EAST WINDSOR MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY RATE HEARING ON JUNE 21, 2018 CONNECTION FEES FOR SEWER AND WATER SERVICE

NOTICE OF SPECIAL FIRE DISTRICT ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF FIRE DISTRICT NO. 3 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the East Windsor Municipal Utilities Authority ("Authority") will hold a hearing on June 21, 2018 at 7:30 pm at its offices located at 7 Wiltshire Drive, East Windsor, New Jersey, 08520 at which time the Authority will consider amending its fixed water and sewer connection fees in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:14b-l et seq. All interested parties may appear and shall be given the opportunity to be heard.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by The Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District No. 3 in the Township of Monroe in the County of Middlesex, New Jersey that at a special election the legal voters of the Fire District will be asked to authorize the construction of anEmergency Services Facility, including a Firehouse, as well as the issuance of Bonds of the Fire District to finance such improvements, and will also be asked to authorize the acquisition of a ladder truck and extrication equipment, as well as entering into a lease purchase agreement to finance such equipment. The special election will be held on June 23, 2018, and polls will be open from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The Authority shall provide evidence at the hearing that the proposed charges for water and sewer connection fees for 2018 are necessary and reasonable, in compliance with all statutory requirements and are necessary to pay the debt service on the authority's recent upgrades to its facilities. At the hearing on June 21, 2018, an opportunity will be provided to cross-examine and question the Authority's staff concerning the evidence that they will present with regard to the proposed 2018 water and sewer connection fees. A transcript of the hearing shall be made and a copy of it shall be available upon request to any interested party at a reasonable fee.

The polls will remain open until 9:00 p.m. and as much longer as may be necessary to permit all the legally qualified voters then present to vote and to cast their ballots. The legally qualified voters of the Fire District will vote on the following Proposals at the polling place identified below:

At the rate hearing, the Authority will consider establishing as of July 1, 2018 a sewer connection fee charge of $6,025.00 and a water connection fee charge of $2,715.00.

BOND PROPOSAL Shall the Board of Commissioners of Fire District No. 3 in the Township of Monroe in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey be authorized: (i) to construct an Emergency Services Facility, including a Firehouse; (ii) to acquire the necessary equipment and furniture; (iii) to make the necessary onsite and offsite improvements; and (iv) to issue bonds of the Fire District in the amount of $4,460,000 to finance such improvements as well as refunding bonds to refinance such debt at a future date? PROPOSAL Shall the Board of Commissioners of Fire District No. 3 in the Township of Monroe in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey be authorized: (i) to acquire a ladder truck and extrication equipment; and (ii) to enter into a lease purchase agreement in an amount not to exceed $1,100,000 to finance such equipment? The polling place for the special election shall be Monroe Fire Company No. 3, at the Firehouse at 16 Centre Drive and 359 Schoolhouse Rd. Monroe, New Jersey for all Election Districts within the Township. Dated: April 10, 2018

Joseph Haff, Secretary By Order of the Commissioners of Fire District No. 3 in the Township of Monroe in the County of Middlesex, New Jersey

CP, 1x, 5/11/18, 5/18/18, Fee: $79.98 Affidavit: $15.00 CRANBURY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION REQUEST FOR BIDS PUBLIC WORKS Bid Advertisement The CRANBURY TOWNSHIP Board of Education of CRANBURY, New Jersey, hereby advertises for competitive bids in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-21(a) (b) for Bid No. 2017-18-04

Tennis Court Upgrades at the Cranbury School

Bidders shall be prequalified by the New Jersey Division Property Management and Construction in the trade categories listed below: Trade Category # C060 C054

Title Athletic Fields/Tracks/Courts Site Work

Bidding Documents may be examined online by visiting www.usaplanroom.com. A link will direct you to USA Architect’s contract printer FLM Reprographics’ “PlanWell System”, where the documents may be viewed. Bid Documents may be purchased or ordered for pick-up online for the non-refundable fee of $75.00 for each paper set or $40.00 for each digital set. The Online system will accept payment by major credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express), or COD for pick-up. Documents may be sent prepaid through Federal Express or UPS. Bid Documents will be made available after 2:30 P.M. on May 15, 2018. Documents will also be made available at FLM Reprographics, 741 Alexander Road, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, 609-987-0666, Contacts: Jeff Zanin, Ryan Morrisey. Bidders SHOULD call 24 hours in advance to ensure Bid Documents will be available. Bids must be sealed and delivered to the Office of the School Busines s Administrator/Board Secretary of the CRANBURY TOWNSHIP Board of Education on or before date and time indicated below. The envelope to bear the following information: Title: Tennis Court Upgrades at the Cranbury School Bid No.: 2017-18-04 Name and Address of the Bidder: Cranbury Township Board of Education 23 North Main Street, Cranbury, NJ 08512 Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2018 Time: 2:00 p.m. The bid opening process will begin on the above advertised date and time at the Board Offices, 23 North Main Street, CRANBURY TOWNSHIP, New Jersey 08512. Bids may also be submitted to the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary or his designee at the bid opening meeting, prior to the advertised date and time. On the advertised date and time, the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall publicly receive and open all bids. No bids shall be received after the time designated in the advertisement. (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-21(b)). The Board of Education does not accept electronic (e-mail) submission of bids. All bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., Affirmative Action Against Discrimination (N.J.A.C. 17:27-1 et seq.) An Initial Project Workforce Report will be required from the successful contractor. (Form AA-201). Statement of Ownership Requirement: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2, Bidders shall submit a statement setting forth the names and addresses of all persons and entities that own ten percent or more of its stock or interest of any type at all levels of ownership. A bidder on a public works project for a Board of Education where the cost of the work exceeds $20,000.00 must first have been qualified by the Department of the Treasury, Division of Property Management and Construction, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-27 through 33, and shall submit with his bid a Prequalification Affidavit—No Material Adverse Change, a copy of a valid and active NOTICE OF CLASSIFICATION, a certified copy of a Total Amount of Uncompleted Contracts Form and such Affidavit that subsequent to the latest such statement submitted by him, there has been no material adverse change in his qualification information except as set forth in said Affidavit. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond, cashier’s check or certified check made payable to the CRANBURY TOWNSHIP Board of Education, for ten percent (10%) of the amount of the total bid, however, not to exceed $20,000.00. Bidders are required by law to submit a Statement of Ownership Disclosure form statement setting forth the names and addresses of all persons and entities that own ten (10%) percent or more of its stock or interest of any type at all levels of ownership. The bid package will also include other documents that must be completed and returned with the bid. Failure to comply with Instructions to Bidders and to complete and submit all required forms, may be cause for disqualification and rejection of the bid. All contractors named in this proposal, shall possess a valid Public Works Contractor’s Registration Certificate pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq., at the time the proposal is received by the Board of Education. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-18, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2(s), (t), (x), (y), 18A:18A-4(a-c), and N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-22, and to waive any informalities that may be in the best interest of the board.

CP, 1x, 5/18/18 Fee: $85.56

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Mrs. Nicole Petrone School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

The Authority hereby reserves the right to amend, revise and/or modify any proposed adjustments to these connection fee charges at the time of the public hearing and at the time of the adoption of the new rates without any further notice. Except as herein provided, the Authority's fee schedule and Rules and Regulations shall remain unchanged. EAST WINDSOR MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY Linda L. Moore, Chairperson WHH, 1x, 5/18/18 Fee: $32.55 Affidavit: $45.00 EAST WINDSOR MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Thursday, May 17, 2018 @ 7:30 P.M.

STATEMENT

The East Windsor Municipal Utilities Authority has given public notice of this meeting pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act in the following manner: a) Posting written notice on the official bulletin board at the East Windsor Municipal Utilities Authority office building and hand delivered written notice to the East Windsor Township Clerk on Friday, May 11, 2018 b) E-Mailed to the Windsor Heights Herald, Trenton Times and Trentonian on Friday, May 11, 2018. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL 1) COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE 2) APPLICATIONS FOR SERVICE 3) NEW BUSINESS a) Approval for the Executive Director to file the proper paper work to the NJEIT – Water main replacement - H section – Twin Rivers - Resolution # 2018- 15 4) OLD BUSINESS a) Approval for solicitation of RFP Solar project at the Water Pollution Control Facility- Resolution # 2018-16 5) GENERAL DISCUSSION/TOPICS FROM BOARD MEMBERS 6) CORRESPONDENCE 7) PAYMENT OF BILLS 8) APPROVAL OF: a) Operating Report b) Development Report c) Finance Officer’s Report d) Attorney’s Report e) Engineer’s Report 9) MINUTES: a) Approval of the Regular Meeting minutes for April 19, 2018 b) Approval of the Executive Session Meeting minutes for April 19, 2018 c) Approval of the Executive Session Meeting minutes for March 15, 2018

Calendar Continued from Page 3A Corner Library. A seminar on Fall Prevention will be held at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. One of the greatest risks within the senior population, both physically and financially, relates to a fall event. This workshop provides an understanding of the implications and risks for falls in the older adult population. Includes tips on how to create and implement a fall prevention program and demonstrates exercises that promote strength, endurance, balance and flexibility. Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. Please call the Reference Desk to register at 609448-0957.

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Adult Craft Circle at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join us in the Kindness Rocks project by painting a happy picture or saying onto a rock. All supplies provided; ages 14 to adult. Sponsored by Friends of the Hickory Corner Library. Please call the library to register at 609-448-0957. Embroidery Circle will meet at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library

System, 138 Hickory Cor-C ner Road, East Windsor. Whether you are looking to create your first stitch or expand your skills, learn new methods and techniques, or share embroidery art and craft ideas, the Embroidery Circle is open to all skill levels – including absolute beginners. Bring embroidery projects you are working on to share with others or work in the good company of fellow embroiders. No registration is necessary.

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Food And A Flick, 1 p.m. at Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor Seniors hosts the last meeting of the season, Food And A Flick. Enjoy a dairy lunch and a movie. RSVP to the Synagogue office. For more information, go to www. bethel.net or call 609-4434454. Conversational English as a Second Language at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road,C East Windsor. Join ESLc instructor Arthur Spero to c learn how to improve your English language speak-i ing skills, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and e fluency. Must have some ba-h sic knowledge of English.c Please call the library tot register at 609-448-0957. a n s p

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Continued from Page 1A parent Carol Tegen. Citing the lack of transparency in the decision-making process, “we are left to draw our conclusions about your motives.” “I can assure you, they do not reflect well on the board’s perceived priorities. With Katz’s endorsement, I am sure her performance was, at a minimum, satisfactory. With your unprecedented decision to vote against his endorsement, you have lost my trust and confidence,” Tegen said. Some speakers hinted that the decision not to renew Gladkowski’s contract was tied to standardized test scores. One student said that if test scores was the issue, it is worthwhile remembering that Gladkowski did not teach each child. She said many of her friends are dealing with family issues, and they are not en-

couraged to study and earn good grades. Abi Rivenburgh, who is the Grace Norton Rogers Elementary School PTO co-president, said, “I can only assume that your decision was based on test scores,” adding that while test scores are important, there is much more to success than academic achievement. “Our kids need knowledge and mental training to navigate the world around them. It is a disservice to this school and community to make a decision based on data you see on a piece of paper, as opposed to considering the full picture,” Rivenburgh said. Parent Erinn Mahoney, who is an elementary school principal in the Monroe Township public school district, said she had never experienced a situation in which a school board countermanded a superintendent’s recommendation.

“To unilaterally make the decision [not to re-hire Gladkowski] in this manner, not only undermines Dr. Katz, but is morally and ethically wrong and absolutely reprehensible,” Mahoney said. She said the message being sent is that any non-tenured employee, regardless of their performance, “needs to be wary of the whims of the school board.” Mahoney said any administrator who is considering applying for the open principal’s position can learn of the circumstances of Gladkowski’s “wrongful” dismissal. She questioned whether anyone would want to work in a school district where the school board disregards the superintendent. School board members listened quietly, but did not take action to reconsider their earlier vote not to renew Gladkowski’s contract and offer her tenure.

MERCER COUNTY NOTES

County campaign combats mental illness stigma

Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes has announced a yearlong campaign by his administration to combat stigma associated with mental illness and addiction, and to support those who are impacted. Mercer County opened the “Stigma Free Mercer” May 1, the start of Mental Health Awareness Month, when county employees

gathered to sign a pledge calling for increased awareness and greater understanding of mental illness and addiction, with a promise to work to eliminate stigma and discrimination within the community. The National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experiences mental illness in a given year and nearly 1 in 25 adults in the U.S. lives with a serious mental illness, while approximately 1 in 5 teens ages 13 to 18 experiences a severe mental disorder at some point during their

life. The County of Mercer, through the Department of Human Services and its Division of Mental Health, funds and supports numerous local mental health agencies to provide help for those with mental health challenges. For more information, call the Mercer County Division of Mental Health at 609989-6529 or go to www. mercercounty.org/departments/human-services.the Communications Building.

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CENTRAL JERSEY’S GUIDE TO THE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT May 18th – May 27th, 2018

Painfully Funny Christopher Durang’s ‘Turning Off the Morning News’ makes its world premiere at McCarter Theatre

May 18th – May 27th, 2018

ON STAGE by Anthony Stoeckert

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COVER STORY Painfully Funny. Christopher Durang’s ‘Turning Off the Morning News’ makes its world premiere at McCarter Theatre.

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ON THE COVER: The cast of Christopher Durang’s newest play has driven into McCarter Theatre. See Page 3 for a review of “Turning Off the Morning News.” Photo by T. Charles Erickson

Human beings have been praying to God for thousands of years and now Bucks County Playhouse is giving the Almighty a chance to let us know what’s on his mind. David Javerbaum’s comedy “An Act of God” sees the title character (played by Harry Bouvy) return to Earth to offer an updated version of the Ten Commandments. He is joined by two archangels: Michael (Ashley D. Kelley) and Gabriel (Joe Kinosian). Over the course of the show, God shares insights into omniscience, which doesn’t mean he knows everything; it means he’s capable of knowing everything, but he chooses what he wants to know. For example, in the ’80s, he decided to stay ignorant as to who shot JR until the episode of “Dallas” aired. “When it turned out to be his mistress/sister-in-law, that was a bit of a letdown I thought,” God says. “‘The Sixth Sense,’ though, that I did not see coming.” He also talks about celebrities (he understands them, they’re his chosen people) and sports (when backup wide receivers point to him after scoring a touchdown, that cheapens his brand). “I only, on extremely rare occasions, influence the outcome of sporting events, to affect the spread,” God says. “An Act of God” has had two limited Broadway runs, one starring Jim Parsons in 2015, the other with Sean Hayes in 2016, and it’s now headed to the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, Pennsylvania, May 18 through June 16. Bouvy got the part because of his prior work with Tracy Brigden, who’s directing “An Act of God.” They had worked together on a staging of Christopher Durang’s “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” at City Theater Company in Pittsburgh. Bouvy played Vanya, a character who late in the play has a long, five-page monologue. That made him a good fit for God, who spends most of the show talking to the audience. “I’m sort of familiar with the art form itself, of standing and talking for a good hour

and 15 minutes,” Bouvy says. “Although this is not actually a one-man show, and I think its important for people to know that. There are two other people who play the archangels Gabriel and Michael in the play. I will not be alone the whole time, which actually I’m very relieved about.” The Bible says man was created in God’s image and Bouvy says the play follows that idea. “He has faults; He has problems; He has desires and wishes and dreams of his own,” Bouvy says. “That’s part of the play that I think is really interesting, it’s not just one series of jokes — which I kind of worried that it was — that it was more or less a standup routine, but it’s not.” He suggests audiences come to the show with an open mind and allow themselves to laugh at this human idea of who God is. “He realizes things about himself in the end, which is what I think most good theater and good drama does,” Bouvy says. “People leave changed; the audience leaves changed and the characters leave changed. If the character is the same at the end of a play as they are at the beginning of the play, then what has really happened? We want to see characters who have a problem of some kind — in the theater — and we want to see how they solve that problem.” One idea of the play is taking Bible stories and various religions and highlighting how they all work together, in a humorous way. As Bouvy talks about that, he starts to say it’s possible someone of faith could be offended by “An Act of God,” but he changes that thought. “I’d rather modify that by saying a person of faith, who has no sense of humor, might be offended by certain things in the play.”

“An Act of God” will be performed at Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania, May 18 through June 16. Tickets cost $40-$75; www.buckscountyplayhouse.org; 215-862-2121.

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COVER STORY - STAGE REVIEW

by Anthony Stoeckert

‘Turning Off the Morning News’ at McCarter

hristopher Durang’s “Turning Off the Morning News” takes place in a world that doesn’t seem quite real. The fantastic set by Beowulf Boritt features colorful homes and green carpet that looks like artificial turf. At center is the façade of a house, which rotates, setting the scene for living rooms in neighboring houses, where most of the action takes place. Surrounding the larger house are smaller homes of bright colors, creating the illusion of a neighborhood, with a bright sky projected behind. It’s all framed by a wall with an opening shaped like a pre-HD television. This unreal and sunny place is the setting for a story about a very real issue — gun violence. That this play is outrageously funny and powerful is a testament to Durang and one of the best casts you’re going to see on a stage this year. Jimmy (John Pankow) is angry at the world and promising to shoot people at the mall, or shoot his wife, Polly (Kristine Nielsen), and their son, Timmy (Nicholas Podany). He wants his family to decide, and Polly finally chooses her husband go shoot people at the mall. He puts on a pig mask and leaves with a sack of rifles. Polly isn’t worried much, she doesn’t think Jimmy will go through it. And besides, she has a lot to worry about, including her potted plant, which she often can’t find, even when it’s front of her. Timmy has his own problem: He’s getting bullied at school. Polly’s solution, that he be home schooled, isn’t much of a help. Meanwhile, new neighbors Clifford (Robert Sella) and Salena (Rachel Nicks) are adjusting to their new lives. They’re both recently single, but they aren’t a couple. Clifford has a new job as an assistant editor at a local newspaper and he’s obsessed with the news - and the bad things in the world. Salena is trying to connect with her neighbors and decides to meet some moms at the bus stop, which may come off as weird since she doesn’t have kids. But she strikes up a friendship with Rosalind (Jenn Harris), who wears a pillowcase on her head because of her basal sores and Mohs surgery, the sun is stronger than it used to be, you see. Somehow, this all leads to one of the most uncomfortable cocktail parties in the history of cocktail parties. Polly, Jimmy and Timmy arrive at Salena and Clifford’s home, and things go so badly they leave and walk back in, so they can start over. Then things get worse. Race and alcoholism are mentioned, and conflicts build on one another. By the time Jimmy threatens to kill Polly, Salena is lost. “I’m not sure what to do,” she says.

Photo by T. Charles Erickson

From left: Nicholas Podany, Robert Sella, Kristine Nielsen, Jenn Harris and Rachel Nicks in Christopher Durang’s “Turning Off the Morning News” at McCarter Theatre. It’s a hard play to describe, but it’s easy to notice how good it is. It’s also a gift from Durang to Nielsen, who is a regular in Durang’s plays (including in the Tony-winning “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”, which also had its world premiere at McCarter). Nielsen returns the gift with a breathtaking performance. Polly is flighty, talks non-stop, forgets things - even her son’s name - but there’s an edge beneath her attempts to stay optimistic. As Jimmy, Pankow is a force, he’s filled with rage but his deadliest weapon may be his bluntness. During that party, every time Jimmy opened his mouth, I braced myself; waiting for the next inappropriate statement that would make this horrible situation worse (in a good way). Harris steals scenes with her pillowcase and other antics. Podany, Sella and Nicks play more grounded characters, who have relatable problems. Timmy is trying to survive high school, and Salena and Clifford are trying to survive the ends of their marriages. Both Salena and and Rosalind lost their husbands to former girlfriends they reconnected with on Facebook. That’s what Facebook is

for, Rosalind notes, it’s a time machine where 40-yearolds can go back to high school. “I didn’t think of blaming Facebook. I thought of blaming my husband,” Salena shoots back. Those realistic jokes are balanced with meta humor, such as Polly pointing out Timmy looks 17 or 18 because they didn’t want to cast a real 13-year-old. Beneath all the outrageous behavior and jokes is a statement about gun violence. Nielsen’s brilliance comes through because Polly’s ignoring her husband’s threat is scary, even as scenes are funny. It’s hard to miss the symbolism behind a character ignoring the threat of violence that’s right under her nose. Eventually a price is paid, and the power of that moment stops your breath. Even more powerful is the possibility of hope that life can go on, and we have what it takes to survive.

“Turning Off the Morning News” continues at McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, through June 3; www.mccarter.org or call 609-258-2787.

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“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, through June 3; www.mccarter. org; 609-258-2787. “Tartuffe,” Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Ave., Madison. Tartuffe, the consummate con man, hypocrite and womanizer, meets his match in Molière’s masterpiece of biting social commentary, through June 3; www.shakespearenj.org; 973-408-5600. Cirque Éloize, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Performance of “Saloon,” the newest creation from Canada’s Cirque Éloize, where dance, circus arts, original music, and theater collide to create a surreal dream-like experience. In the show, America is expanding, the railroad is stretching westward to lands of untold promise, and in the middle See THINGS TO DO, Page 7B

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which comes back and sets up a new set of Ten Commandments, May 18 through June 16; $40-$80; www.bcptheater.org; 215-862-2121. “Glengarry Glen Ross,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. A group of desperate real estate salesmen are sharpening their knives as they prepare to sell some questionable properties really fast in David Mamet’s classic. Presented by The Pennington Players, May 25-June 3. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 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, through May 26. Per-

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Continued from Page 5B of the desert a town comes to life. The Saloon doors swing open to reveal a motley cast of individuals, each with a tale to tell. A gathering and meeting place, it quickly becomes the theater of all stories, May 11, 7:30 p.m., May 12, 3 p.m. $25-$60; www. mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. “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, through May 20. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $18, $16 seniors, $14 students/children; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333. “Act of God,” Bucks County Playhouse 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Comedy by David Javerbaum in

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THINGS TO DO Continued from Page 7B formances are Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $8; www. musicmountaintheatre.org. “The Cat in the Hat,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. From the moment his oversized, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that they are in for an adventure like no other. Based on the Dr. Seuss book, presented by Theatreworks USA and Two Beans Productions, June 2, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. $12, $10 children; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333.

MUSIC CLASSICAL MUSIC The Princeton Singers, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer St., Princeton. Concert titled “Make Our Garden Grow,” featuring repertoire from British cathedrals to Broadway; Stanford, Bernstein, Sondheim and more, May 19, 8 p.m. $25-$70; www.princetonsingers.org. Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University Campus. World premiere of composer Saad Haddad’s “Risala,” a PSO co-commission, and award-winning soloist Ilya Kaler onstage for Johannes Brahms’ Violin Concerto

in D Major, Op. 77. The program also will include Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9 in E-Flat Major, Op. 70, May 20, 4 p.m. $35-$85; www.princetonsymphony.org; 609 497-0020. JAZZ, CABARET, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. Joshua Redman and Brooklyn Rider, 91 University Place, Princeton. Saxophone player Joshua Redman will be joined by percussionist Satoshi Takeishi and bassist Scott Colley for a collaboration with the string quartet, Brooklyn Rider, May 18, 8 p.m. $25-$60; www.mccarter. org; 609-258-2787. Roy Book Binder, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton. Repertoire includes blues, country tunes, bluegrass, folk, and popular songs that originated in Tin Pan Alley. Presented by The Princeton Folk Music Society, May 18, 8:15 p.m. $20, $10 students younger than 22, $5 children; www.princetonfolk.org; 609-7990944. Arlo Guthrie - The Re-Generation Tour, 91 University Place, Princeton. Guthrie and members of his family are singing Arlo Guthri’s songs, and also the songs of his father, Woody Guthrie, May 19, 8 p.m. $46-$60; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. The Blawenburg Band, Hopewell Valley Central High School Performing Arts Center, 259 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington. Founded in 1890, the Blawen-

burg Band continues a tradition that began when towns depended on their own people for live musical entertainment. The group is one of the oldest community bands in the state and among the most active, May 20, 3 p.m. Free; www.blawenburgband.org. Pink Martini featuring China Forbes, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Pink Martini’s “little orchestra” draws inspiration from the romantic Hollywood musicals of the 1940s and ’50s and crosses genres to make an eclectic, modern sound. Their arrangements of Latin music, jazz, cabaret and cinema scores come together in a sound that defies categorization, May 22, 7:30 p.m. $82.50-$90.50; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. Rhiannon Giddens, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Singer-songwriter Rhiannon Giddens is the co-founder of the band Carolina Chocolate Drops, in which she also plays banjo and fiddle. She will be joined by special guests Jake Blount and Tatiana Hargreaves, May 23, 7:30 p.m. $25-$48; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell. American roots music, their performance of Ungar’s composition, “Ashokan Farewell,” became the musical hallmark of Ken Burns’ “The Civil War,” May 25, 8 p.m. hopewelltheater.com.

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Gallery 14, 14 Mercer St., Hopewell. “Walking Distance” by Dave Burwell. Photographic series by Burwell of images he made within walking distance of his Princeton home; “Notions” photographs by students of a the photography class at Princeton Day School, through May 20. www.photogallery14.com; 609-333-8511. Taplin Gallery at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. “Interwoven Stories International.” 3-hole fabric pages, stitched with memories, places, and people, speaking to the generosity, diversity, spirit, commitment and creativity of a community. Diana Weymar developed Interwoven Stories as 2016 Artist-in-Residence at the Arts Council of Princeton. She returns to curate more than 250 pages from Princeton, The Peddie School, the Nantucket Stitching Gam, the Zen Hospice Project (San Francisco), Open Space Art (Damascus, Syria), Build Peace (Columbia), the University of Puget Sound (Tacoma), Yarns/NoDominion Theatre (Jersey City), and Trans Tipping Point Project (Victoria, BC), through June 23. artscouncilofprinceton.org; 609924-8777. The Gourgaud Gallery, 23-A North Main St., Cranbury. Exhibit of works by members of the New York City United Federation of Teachers Painting Class exhibit. The UFT Painting Class began in 2010 at the Monmouth County Library, through June 29; www.cranburyartscouncil. org. See THINGS TO DO, Page 9B

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Continued from Page 8B Plainsboro Library Gallery, 9 Van Doren St., Plainsboro. “Serenity and Splendor,” photographs of Iceland by Susan Kessler, through May 23; Exhibit of hand-painted and fired ceramic tile art by central Jersey artist Adrian Nicoara. The exhibit will include original portraits, landscapes, and still life, as well as interpretations of classical art; it will also include decorative tiles and plates. Most of the work is created on 6 inch tiles, arranged in groupings that measure 12 inches to 36 inches. They are edged in copper, and assembled in hand-made wooden frames with inlaid fabrics or papers, which serve to enhance the

tiles within, May 26 through June 20. Opening reception, June 3, 2-4 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 609-275-2897.

COMEDY Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Joey Diaz, May 18-19; www.stressfactory.com; Open mic night, May 23, 8 p.m., $5; Craig Robinson, May 24, 7:30 p.m., May 25-26, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., $32-$37; www. stressfactory.com; 732-545-4242. Princeton Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor. Paul Virzi, May 18-19; Mike Eagan, May

26; catcharisingstar.com; 609-987-8018. The RRazz Room, The Clarion Inn & Suites, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania. Julia Scotti from “America’s Got Talent,” June 2, 8 p.m. $25; therrazzroom.com; 888-596-1027.

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Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. Saturday English Country Dance, May 12, 8-11 p.m. (instruction at 7:30 p.m.), $11; Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, May 16, 8-10:30 p.m., $10; www.princetoncountrydancers.org.

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Florio’s new book is a message of hope Former New Jersey Governor Jim Florio is used to taking punches — physically and verbally. In the 1950s in Brooklyn, NY, before he entered politics, Florio was an amateur boxer. And when he embraced a career in public service as an elected official (as a state assemblyman, a congressman, and a governor from 1990 to 1994), he continued to take punches in the form of written and spoken words from those who disagreed with his positions on such issues as an assault rifle ban, budget cuts, tax increases, and a host of environmental reforms. With the publication of his autobiography “Standing on Principle,” Florio, now a practicing attorney and university professor, is using his words to communicate his passionate fight in the past and present to improve the present and future lives of others. In the governor’s words, “the issues that were important to me at the beginning of my public life are just as relevant and challenging today as they were nearly 50 years ago.” Full disclosure, I have been an unabashed Florio fan, a source of only positive words, both before and after I had him as a public policy professor in graduate school at the Edward J. Bloustein School at Rutgers University. Thrown into the mix of Florio’s words is Princeton resident Rick Sinding, the editor of Florio’s autobiography. Sinding has had a lifetime of experience in the world of words, including having been the senior communications consultant for New Jersey Future; former managing editor of The Princeton Packet (nine years after I held the position); journalism professor at Rutgers University; and assistant commissioner for the NJ Department of Environmental Protection. As Florio’s editor, Sinding was a word organizer, researcher, and at times translator/clarifier, helping the governor produce what I think is a crucially important and optimistic book. It tells an inspiring story of a successful New Jersey politician who was motivated by the greater good rather than self good. He had no fear of absorbing the punches of negative public opinion. As former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley, Princeton University Class of ’65, writes in the book’s forward, Governor Florio “cared … about good government. . . . He always thought about the long term, a very rare political trait.”

Princeton resident Rick Sinding edited Jim Florio’s new book, “Standing on Principle.” “The book is about the major public issue and battles of my life,” Florio said. “First as an elected public office holder for nearly a quarter-century, and subsequently as a teacher for nearly the same length of time at the college level. . . . I hope this book . . . serves as a lesson, not only for my grandchildren but also for the many students who passed through my classrooms and seminars over the years.” As one of the many students who passed through his classroom, I hope this book serves as a lesson for my grandchildren and the millions of other young and old people in this state and nation. Florio, at his book launch at Rutgers University in April (“Standing on Principle” was published in cooperation with the Center on the American Governor, Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers University), acknowledged that he lacks, and always has lacked, the “easy conversational, schmoozing” qualities associated with being a politician. As a self-described “dedicated policy wonk,” he succeeded in his quest for political leadership by disciplined and hard work, plus substantive, well-researched, fact-

based arguments. Sinding was tasked with creating a cohesive book, meaningful to both an academic and non-academic audience. Working from a series of transcribed interviews between experts on Jersey politics and policy and from his own conversations with the governor, Sinding did the research to find the background information to put the various issues into the proper context. He was particularly meticulous in checking every single fact, so the book would be a reliable historical account of the issues that mean so much to the governor. Sinding concluded that he never could rely on one newspaper article or report to validate a fact. “I always looked for two, even three, confirmations,” he said. “I felt a responsibility to make sure that this book would be an accurate historical record and live up to the governor’s very high ‘policy wonk’ standards.” Governor Florio, who celebrates his 81st birthday in August, is as insistent upon the validity of his facts as he is about staying in shape, Sinding said. “He walks four miles every day with weights . . . conscious of the fact he is slowing down, but determined to maintain his stamina.” The governor approached the presentation of “his issues,” Sinding said, with the same determination and focus that he approaches his physical well being. Florio may be a hard-charging fighter, Sinding said, but was terrific to work with because “Jim is a great listener,” Sinding said. “The listening is part of his persona. As governor, he always wanted to hear what everyone in the room had to say. And he would respect what each person had to contribute. . . . He was very eager to hear my opinion, recognized that writing was my particular area of expertise, and he genuinely wanted to know what I thought on an issue. “His style was particularly gratifying to me, because I always have felt that the key to the best journalism is listening, finding the voice of the interviewee, and letting the conversation between interviewer and interviewee just flow.” The author and editor considered every section/chapter a discrete story — beginning, middle, end, with each chapSee LOOSE ENDS, Page 11B

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ter having a punch line, with the last chapter being more of a sermon, according to Sinding. One chapter is dedicated to Florio’s wife, Lucinda, who wrote her story about her connection to Governor Florio in her own words, even though his opinion about his wife was made very clear in the book. “This book is also about the people who were dedi-

cated and committed to my ideas and supported me in the causes I have fought for — many from the beginning to the end of my career, and many who urged me for years to tell my side of the story,” the governor wrote in the book’s preface. “None is more important than my wife Lucinda, who literally changed my life.” Since this is my column, I get the last word — a big thank you to Governor Flo-

rio and his word manager Rick Sinding for giving me a textbook on political behavior that has punch, punch lines and moves me to hope rather than despair for the future of ethical principled behavior among elected officials. Florio will be speaking about his book at the Princeton Public Library on June 20, 2018. Exact time to be determined. For more information, go to www. princetonlibrary.org.

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. West Amwell, NJ. Zoned Neighborhood Commercial and Sourlands Conservation District. Ideal for a religious institution as well as a commercial building/corporate office. Priced to sell, call today to arrange a showing.

. Lawrence Township, NJ. An 18,516± SF retail, commercial venue building with two stories, plus a mezzanine available for lease. Offers easy access to I-95, I-295 and Route 206.

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. Hamilton, NJ. A 14,500± SF adult day care and medical office building available for lease. A truly perfect building for Adult Daycare or any type of senior community center.

VACANT LAND South Brunswick, NJ. 21.92+ acres of vacant land available for sale. 1+ acre useable. Easy access to Route 1, the New Jersey Turnpike and major transportation linkages.

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. Bordentown, NJ An 11,000 ± SF shopping center with one (1) store totaling 1,309± SF available for lease. Easy access to Route 130 and Interstates 95, 195, 295 and the New Jersey Turnpike.

ATTRACTIVE OFFICE CONDOMINIUM West Windsor, NJ. On highly desirable Alexander Road Convenient to major transportation including Route 1, Route 130 and NJ Transit. HIGH VISBILITY Bordentown, NJ. A Class “A” 78,500+SF office building available for lease. Brand new building in a campus like setting with wellappointed landscaping ready to be built out to meet your exact specifications. OFFICE/RETAIL Space available for lease in Lambertville. 1,800+ SF of newly renovated space. Offers highway visibility on the site of the New Theatre. Call for details. VACANT LAND North Hanover Twp. 13+ acres commercially zoned land. Road frontage on all 4 sides. Site has 2 corners. Call for Details. CLOSE PROXIMITY Somerville Township, NJ. A 3,619+ office building available for sale. Ideal as an investment property or for an owner/ located in highly desirable Somerville Borough. DAYCARE Hamilton, NJ. A quarter century operation. Newly installed playground; facility in A-1 condition. Excellent financials; buy or lease real estate. Call for details! AUTOMOTIVE Hamilton, NJ. A 1,033 + SF two bay auto repair service station for sale. Ideal location for many uses. Close to Interstate 295 and Route 1. Richardson Commercial Realtors 609-586-1000

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JAMESBURG ANNUAL COMMUNITY YARD SALE Beaver Brook Run Condo Assn., Corner Forsgate Dr. and Half Acre Road. Saturday May 19, 9am-4pm. Rain date, Sunday May 20, 2018. Apartments for Rent LAWRENCEVILLE 1st Floor Apartment $1250/month plus utilities, 1br, 1ba, LR, office/den, nonsmoker, no pets, Laundry hookup. 609-883-2238

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