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Cranbury officially breaks ground on a new public library

Cranbury Public Library project was one of 38 selected out of 139 applications, and the first project to move ahead By ANDREW HARRISON Staff Writer

After years of fundraising, planning and completing state funding application documents, the dream of officially breaking ground on a new building for the Cranbury Public Library became a reality. Joined by State Senator Linda Greenstein (D- Mercer, Middlesex), Assemblyman Dan Benson (D- Mercer, Middlesex), New Jersey State Librarian Jennifer Nelson, and Cranbury officials, the Cranbury Public Library Board of Trustees, administration and Cranbury Library Foundation ushered in this new era for the library at a groundbreaking ceremony on April 29. The new library structure will be located at 30 Park Place West on a 14-acre parcel of land. The building will be within walking distance of the Cranbury School. The Library Board of Trustees awarded the construction contract to J. H. Williams Enterprises, Inc. on April 8. Construction for the project is anticipated to start within a month. “I’m just feeling really grateful. Everybody has pitched in towards this effort. Libraries are an evolving entity and yes librar-

ies are focal point to get knowledge, but they have been evolving to be community centers,” said Kirstie Venanzi, president of the Cranbury Public Library Board of Trustees. “It is very important that we have the history archives there. We are going to sponsor township meetings, we are going to have exhibits and we are going to wonder why we did not have it sooner.” The proposed one-story library building would be close to 11,600 square feet and include a children’s area, teen area with laptop networking capability, adult section, an 80-person capacity large community meeting space, study rooms, gallery, a creative space, and an archive to hold the Cranbury Historical and Preservation Society’s files and materials, according to the Cranbury Public Library Foundation website. “Services will definitely expand from right now. We really had to cut down, because we lost our shared space during COVID-19. We are in a temporary space right now and we are really small,” said Marilynn Mullen, director of the Cranbury Public Library. “We will be able to do more programs, because we will See LIBRARY, Page 6A

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Local officials join the Cranbury Board of Trustees and library administration to officially break ground on a new library in Cranbury Township on April 29.

Attendees at the groundbreaking in Cranbury stand on the outlined location for the new building structure at 30 Park Place West.

Local officials discuss use of American Rescue Plan federal funds By ANDREW HARRISON Staff Writer

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State legislators, Mercer County commissioners, Mercer County mayors and administrators gathered virtually to discuss their aspirations for federal funds from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act. Organized by the Capital City Area Black Caucus, the discussion on April 24 centered on how Mercer County government and municipal officials would hope and plan to utilize the federal funds. As of April 27, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has not provided specific guidance yet on how the federal funds can be used by the county and local municipalities. Through the American Rescue Plan, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, New Jersey is being allocated $10.18 billion in direct federal assistance to the state government and local governments (county and municipal). “The money is going to be an

enormous amount with so many different people looking at how to spend this. I look at it as four ways of how we need to think about this money,” Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker (D-Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset) said on April 24. “The first one is the immediate. We know people are hurting, businesses are hurting and businesses are closing. I think the first thing we do is look at where this money be used for the immediate.” He added that inclusivity, looking to the future when it comes to helping prosperity grow in communities, and tying it into what officials are currently doing, such as community programs, are other ways to the funds could be used. Assemblyman Dan Benson (D-Mercer, Middlesex) suggested transportation as an area where he would want funds to be allocated. “We have done a great job of building equity for our seniors and disabled. We need to do

more,” he said. “People should be able to get from A to B, whether it is for work, child care, health care or just recreational purposes. People need to be able to get around and it should not matter if you own a car or not or have the right income or zip code. We need to use some of this money to figure out where the gaps and invest in that infrastructure.” Benson also included broadband infrastructure and education infrastructure as additional areas for funding. Mercer County as a whole will receive more than $186 million in federal aid. The county government would be allocated $71.26 million and the total amount to municipalities is more than $115 million. “One of the first things we need to do is get vaccines into arms. We need to look into pushing a vaccination campaign. I talked with several mayors that we have gotten the people that are easy and low hanging fruit,

but that it is going to be challenging to get this other group,” said Sam Frisby, chairman of the Mercer County Commissioners. “The other thing we need to do is stabilize some of our small businesses right now. We need to help with that with all of our towns.” He also cited infrastructure opportunities, internet mesh work and increased investment into the county’s vocational program. Commissioner Lucy Walter proposed increased investment in programs that provide housing in Mercer County for all people during the April 24 discussion. “We have young professionals, nurses, trades people, secretaries and administrative assistants who cannot afford to buy a house in Mercer County. We need to provide programs that assist in down payments, that assist will all of those needs to buy a house and make you a home owner in this county,” she said. “We need to have business incubators, so that young businesses starting out

have the internet structure and have the structure they need to get these businesses off the ground and going.” Walter also suggested upgrading waste water plants and expanding access to Trenton. A breakdown on aid for municipalities includes East Windsor – $2.68 million, Hightstown – $521,023, Hopewell Borough – $187,230, Hopewell Township – $1.74 million, Lawrence Township – $3.18 million, Pennington – $253,046, Princeton – $6.05 million, Trenton – 73.78 million and West Windsor – $2.74 million. “In general categories we look forward to first of all, we have budgetary needs. We do a lot of direct servicing to our community,” East Windsor Mayor Janice Mironov said. “We had to step up in a lot of the health areas to do vaccinations and outreach and we want to fund that and continue to

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Hightstown to ban sale, cultivation, distribution of cannabis By LEA KAHN Staff Writer

Businesses that want to grow, package, distribute and sell cannabis would not be permitted to open their doors in Hightstown. The Hightstown Borough Council voted 5-1 to introduce an amendment to the town’s zoning ordinance banning those businesses from opening up shop anywhere in the borough. The delivery of cannabis by a delivery service is not affected. Councilman Josh Jackson, who cast the lone dissenting vote at the Borough Council’s May 3

meeting, said that the legalization of recreational marijuana could lead to good business opportunities in Hightstown. Because it is an amendment to the zoning ordinance, the proposed ordinance will be sent to the Hightstown Planning Board for review at comment at its May 10 meeting. The Planning Board will send its comments back to the Borough Council in time for a public hearing on the ordinance at the council’s May 17 meeting. New Jersey voters overwhelmingly approved legalizing

adult-use (recreational) marijuana in a statewide referendum in November by a vote of 2.7 million to 1.3 million. In Hightstown, it was approved by a vote of 5,107 to 3,663. Hightstown, along with all municipalities in New Jersey, must decide by Aug. 21 whether to allow those businesses to operate in town. Their locations and hours of operation must be set, as well as penalties for violating regulations. The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance and Marketplace Mod-

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ernization Act, which legalizes recreational marijuana use by persons who are at least 21 years old, states that a town may prohibit the operation of any one of several classes of cannabis businesses – cultivation, manufacturing, distribution and sale – by adopting an ordinance. If a town does not act to ban any or all cannabis-related businesses by the Aug. 21 deadline, the businesses would be allowed to operate in all industrial zones. The retail sale of cannabis

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The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is inviting seventh- to 10th-grade girls to step into the world of science, technology engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at PPPL’s annual Young Women’s Conference on May 7. The free day of science from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. will be held on a virtual platform where young women can watch live and videotaped science demonstrations, talk to women working in STEM fields, and listen to an inspiring talk by a female scientist. The event is free and open to both teachers “bringing” groups of girls from schools and to individual seventh- to tenth-graders. The link to register is available on the Young Women’s Conference website here. The online conference, which is funded by the DOE Office of Science Fusion Energy Sciences program, will follow the format of live events, with girls making their way through booths, stopping to see a chemistry show by Kathryn Wagner, a lecturer, demonstrator and outreach director in chemistry at Princeton University, and talking to female scientists and engineers in breakout rooms,

culminating with a keynote speech by a prominent female scientist. More than a dozen exhibitors will have displays at virtual “booths.” PPPL’s science education staff will present plasma demonstrations. Forensics experts from the F.B.I. will be back with live forensics demonstrations. There will also be a live artificial intelligence presentation by TechGirls, and science demonstrations from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, WAGS Robotics, and coding and robotics teams from local high schools. The exhibitors will all be on hand to answer questions during or after the presentations. The event will culminate with a keynote speech in the virtual Melvin B. Gottlieb Auditorium (patterned after PPPL’s real-life auditorium) by Stephanie Diem, a plasma physicist who has been active in science education and outreach activities. Diem is a professor in the Engineering Physics Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a former research scientist at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the Fusion Energy Division. For more information, visit energy.gov/ science

“Vestige,” presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater, will be held at 8 p.m. May 7 online. Princeton senior Glenna Jane Galarion presents a livestream concert drawn from her concept album “Vestige“ following its release. The collection of songs on the album, written, composed and produced by Galarion, encapsulate absence: the absence of permanence, the absence of unconditionality, the absence of choice, the absence of wholeness, the absence of voice. Through this debut full-length original musical project, she explores intimacy and attachment, sonically and lyrically tracing her conceptions of relationships and entanglements from a father’s absence to a reclamation of the body. Free and open to the public. For more information and the Zoom link, visit https://arts.princeton.edu/events/vestigerelease-of-album-by-glenna-jane-galarion/

Through Saturday, May 8

The Arts Council of Princeton will present “A Voice to be Heard” on view in their Taplin Gallery through May 8, exploring the idea of the inner voice and the ongoing search for meaning. Joyce Kozloff in her series “girlhood” visually collaborated with her younger self through using childhood drawings in her current work that reflect on her education, and perception of the world. Maria de Los Angeles exposes the internalized dialogue and external narratives surrounding migration through humor, story, facts and allegory. Martha Tuttle turns her attention to the sublime, finding inspiration in the vast space of the west, its’ almost invisible processes and moments, and the relationship of her physicality to place reflected through process. Buket Savci explains, “I explore abundance versus emotional craving. Observing both the loneliness and need for attention, accompanied with consumerism frenzy globally.” Adam Moss takes a quieter look at human connection through portraiture of friends and family considering the psychology of the self and implication of the gaze. That need to collect memories of experiences is visible in the work of Ryan Bonilla, who through photography captures the spontaneity of everyday life in his cul-

ture. Shelter Serra looks at society for its voice, the role of technology, and of production. Brooklyn-based artist, designer, filmmaker Frenel Morris creates lucid, intimate paintings capturing simulacrum in seemingly ordinary objects to deliver a vivid copy of reality. Gallery hours are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Arts Council of Princeton is located at 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. For more information, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org.

Saturday, May 8

A live outdoor concert featuring the music of Lionel Richie, performed by Amani, will be held at 3 p.m. May 8 at the duCret School of Art, 1030 Central Ave., Plainfield. It can also be accessed on Zoom. All tickets are $20 for the general public. The concert will benefit Bridgeway Rehabilitation Services. Anyone served by Bridgeway is invited to attend in person for free. RSVP to Erica by emailing eerica.smith@bridgewayrehab.org To register, visit www.eventbrite. com/e/bridgeway-benefit-conert-tickets-145922298523

Knights of Columbus Council 6284 will hold a Red Cross blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 8 at the Hightstown First Aid Squad, 168 Bank St. All donated blood is tested for COVID-19 antibodies, and you will be notified B S of the results of the test. Sign up at www.redcrossblood.org/ using sponsor code kofc6284.

Through Sunday, May 9

HomeFront wants to collect 250,000 diapers and wipes by Mother’s Day on May 9 so it can land a spot in the Guinness World Records book while helping families who cannot afford to keep their babies in diapers. Diapers and wipes may be dropped off weekdays, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., at HomeFront’s headquarters at 1880 Princeton Ave. in Lawrence Township. They may also be dropped off on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

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New chapter of National Association of Women in Construction will hold chartering ceremony May 12 The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is chartering a new chapter in the Princeton area. The group of 40 new chapter members met virtually on March 9 for their organizational meeting, during which members selected the official name of the chapter, adopted the national bylaws and standing rules, and set forth the recurring monthly general membership meeting and board meeting (second Wednesday of the month), according to information provided by the 389th chapter of NAWIC. During this official meeting, the group also elected the following officers and Board of Directors: President Suchita Shah, AIA – Kamlesh Shah Designs President-Elect Jessie Guo, Golden Crown Contractors Vice President Michele

George Callum, Construction Risk Partners Recording Secretary Lynn Katz, WillScot Corresponding Secretary Emily Clancy, Torcon Construction Treasurer Jill Wicherski, Bancroft Construction Board of Directors: Erica Braxton, Plumbers Local 24 & Iron Workers Local 11; Victoria Airgood, Esq – Hill Wallack LLP; and AnnMarie Keane, Construction Risk Partners “Our chapter is proud to be uniting such a diverse and energetic group of women across New Jersey through this initiative to trade experiences and networks, advocate for a healthy and successful professional life, and celebrate the remarkable work of women in the construction industry,” Shah said in the statement. “We are thankful to our allies in the industry and in the NAWIC

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organization for supporting and amplifying these voices.” The charter ceremony and networking event is open to the public. To register, visit https://www. nawicnortheast.org/

NAWIC was founded in 1953 by 16 women working in the construction industry to create a support network for women working in a male-dominated field. It gained its national char-

ter in 1955 and there are now 115 chapters across the U.S.. The organization provides opportunities to its members, including educational, professional development, scholarships, and mentoring.

New principal appointed at Princeton High School beginning July 1

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Frank Chmiel, the principal of Franklin High School in the Franklin Township Public School District, is the next principal of Princeton High School. Chmiel was appointed by the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education at its April 27 meeting and will take over the reins at Princeton High School on July 1. He will be paid $169,000.

Chmiel replaces former Princeton High School Principal Jessica Baxter, who resigned to become the principal at Randolph High School in the Randolph Township Schools. Assistant Principal Jared Warren filled in as acting principal while the search was under way for a new principal. Chmiel thanked the school board for appointing him to the top administrative post at Princ-

eton High School. “This is so awesome. Thank you for your vote of confidence in me. I really appreciate it,” Chmiel told the school board. “I have lived in Princeton for a long time, but never in my wildest imagination did I think I would be the principal of this great school. I look forward to building relationships with students, families and teachers.” Chmiel pledged to “do my best” to ensure that every student succeeds. Chmiel earned a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University and a master’s degree in education leadership, management and

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viewed by the search team, led by Interim Superintendent of Schools Barry Galasso. Chmiel, who went through four rounds of interviews, stood out for several reasons that included his excellent academic and leadership credentials, as well as his commitment to – and knowledge of – the Princeton community, Galasso said. “Mr. Chmiel is excited to work with our Princeton High School administrative team to help support students. He has stated that this position is the only position for which he would have left the principalship of Franklin High School,” Galasso said.

policy from Seton Hall University. He began his 23-year education career at Montgomery High School in Montgomery Township, where he taught social studies and Advanced Placement art history. He co-wrote “History of the Middle East, World Religions and World Studies.” Chmiel has served as Franklin High School’s principal for three years. Prior to holding the top job at Franklin High School, he was the vice principal for five years. The Princeton Public Schools launched its search for a new principal in January. More than a dozen candidates were inter-

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Cicadas will re-emerge in New Jersey during the spring

fter 17 years of socially distancing underground, billions of “magic” insects are about to come out for a party spreading across swaths of the northeastern United States, including New Jersey. If they Are in your neighborhood, it will get noisy. These flying insects, periodical cicadas of the genus Magicicada, are known for their bright red eyes and bulky bodies. They emerge every 13 or 17 years for a month of frenzied mating activity, punctuated by the males’ shrill, buzzing chorus. This year’s group is Brood X (10) and it is one of the largest of the 17-year cicada broods. They are just emerging in parts of 15 states, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland. But don’t fear. They don’t bite, sting, carry diseases or eat your plants. They are not poisonous, so don’t worry if your dog or cat munches on them. In many parts of the world people eat them, and they are said to taste like canned asparagus. Now’s your chance to enjoy them for the weird and wonderful phenomenon they are. Cicadas are considered beneficial because they aerate the ground, provide a banquet for birds and mammals, and contribute nutrients to the soil after they die. Periodical cicadas have been around for millions of years and were known to Native Americans before the arrival of the first Europeans. Pilgrims at Plymouth Colony spotted them in 1634 and mistook them for locusts, as in the Biblical plagues. Brood X was first reported in 1715 in Philadelphia, but may no longer appear in the city. If you are not a fan of bugs, you may be surprised to learn that periodical cicadas have a big following. There are cicada websites, cicada social media pages and even merchandise like T-shirts and coffee mugs. On the scientific side, you can track their progress, report sightings, and post photos and videos on apps like iNaturalist and Cicada Safari. Periodical cicadas should not be confused with annual cicadas, which appear later in the summer. The current members of Brood X hatched from eggs that were laid in tree branches in the summer of 2004. The hatchlings crawled down the trees, burrowed deep into the ground and have been there ever since, sucking fluid from tree roots and growing steadily When the ground gets warm enough, which is already happening in some New Jersey locations, the cicada nymphs tunnel their way out to become adults. They will climb the nearest trees and shed their exoskeletons. The veins in their wings will fill with fluid, their skin will harden and they will be ready to fly. The exoskeletons stay behind – crunchy, translucent shells clinging to tree trunks. To attract mates, males sing by flexing their tymbals – drum-like organs on either side of the abdomen. At the height of the mating season, their sound can be deafening. After mating, females cut open tender tree branches and deposit their eggs. Soon after, the adults die, having fulfilled their duties. A few weeks later, hatchlings will continue the cycle by burrowing into the earth, not to be seen again until 2038. Why do periodical cicadas come out only

brood ensures there will be enough survivors to produce the next generation. Enjoy the fascinating cicada spectacle while it lasts. And know that by protecting New Jersey’s trees and forests, we can make sure Brood X has places to safely re-emerge in 17 years. To learn more about periodical cicadas, go to the University of Connecticut website at https://cicadas.uconn.edu or www.cicadamania.com At the latter site, you will find fun facts, cicada history and even a cicada bingo game (one square says, “Saw a dog or a human eat a cicada”). To report cicada sightings in your area, download the iNaturalist or Cicada Safari apps to your smartphone. You can also check the iNaturalist and Cicada Safari websites to see where cicadas have been spotted near you. every 13 or 17 years, but in great numbers? Some scientists think the timing may be a natural defense mechanism. After all,

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Music Therapy Strikes the Right Note

hether you prefer silly love songs or like that old time rock ‘n’ roll, music has been proven to – in the words of singer Bob Seger – soothe the soul. In fact, music has such a powerful effect on mental health and well-being that it can help many people, from children to older adults, cope with mental health problems, including anxiety and depression. Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health offers group music therapy sessions as part of its inpatient and intensive outpatient programs for children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Gives Voice to Your Feelings As the American Music Therapy Association notes, music therapy uses musical interaction as a means of communication and expression for individuals with mental health concerns. Music therapy can involve playing an instrument, singing, listening to music or even exploring lyrics with the goal of giving a voice to individuals who may be having a difficult time processing information or expressing themselves. Research has shown that music therapy can help people: • Improve self-image and increase selfesteem • Decrease anxiety and stress • Increase verbalization • Enhance interpersonal relationships • Increase motivation • Provide a safe emotional outlet What’s more, you don’t need to know how to play an instrument or have any musical background to participate in and benefit from music therapy. Helps in Healing Music therapists can be trained in a wide range of clinical skills, including communication, cognitive neuroscience, psychological disorders, as well as chronic illness and pain management.

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In addition to supporting you in expressing your feelings through music, a music therapist can help you explore ways to change how you’re feeling by listening to music. Several studies have shown, for example, that listening to soft, soothing sounds when you’re feeling angry or stressed can help reduce blood pressure and bring about feelings of calm. Music therapy can also help cultivate mindfulness and teach people how to stay present in the moment. Additionally, it can support people in evaluating their inner monologue and breaking free of negative self-talk. It can also help individuals break through rigidity and accept imperfection. Music therapy is especially beneficial for adolescents as they work through the trials and tribulations of the teenage years, creating a healing environment during a time of uncertainty. Pitch Perfect At Princeton House Behavioral Health, each music therapy session is tailored to the unique needs of the group on that specific day. Sessions usually begin with a mindfulness-based activity, followed by a musical activity. A variety of instruments are available, from keyboard to xylophone, and a range of percussion instruments. Ukuleles and guitars are also available. However, music therapy is not about musical ability. Whether you are an accomplished musician or are totally new to musical expression, the goal of music therapy is to meet in the middle and connect, to use the structure of the music to open up individually and as a group. Each session typically ends with a grounding exercise that pulls everything together. The process can help with: • Mood regulation

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• Stress tolerance • Impulse control • Cultivating positive relationships In addition to music therapy, Princeton House Behavioral Health also offers the following expressive therapies as part of its treatment programs: • Dance/movement • Art • Journaling • Relaxation and stress management

Create a Mental Health Playlist As “pandemic playlists” have become popular, mental health playlists can be particularly beneficial for those who are struggling. In the digital age, creating these playlists has become easier using music apps. When creating a playlist consider including songs that: • Feel supportive and grounding • Match your mood to help process emotions like sadness, anger,or happiness • Progress from matching a difﬁcult emotion to a more desired emotional state Keep in mind that listening to a happy song when you’re angry might make you feel invalidated. However, if you are playing music that matches a difficult emotion, it is important to be mindful of your mood so you know when switching gears may help you achieve a more desired emotional state. In music, everything is important – the rhythm, the lyrics, the tone. It is the same with therapy. By using music therapeutically, you can experience how each piece fits together as a whole, and open up to expressing the emotions within. For more information about Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health, visit www.princetonhouse.org or call 888437-1610. Andrew Freedman, MTBC, is a music therapist at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health’s Moorestown location.

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ndrea Goldsmith’s resume is intimidating – so much so that I almost persuaded myself to tune out rather than tune into a Princeton University Center for Jewish Life virtual lecture that featured her as a speaker. Just like I try to exercise my body on a regular basis, I also try to stay in mental shape (particularly during these mind-numbing, brain-foggy pandemic times) by ingesting a regular diet of academic lectures. So I clicked into the Zoom lecture and prepared to feel inadequate. Dr. Goldsmith, who formerly was an electrical engineering professor at Stanford University, is the recently appointed Princeton University dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Her research interests are in information theory, communication theory, and signal processing, and their application to wireless communications, interconnected systems, and neuroscience. She has co-founded and served as chief technical officer for two wireless communications firms. She is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, two of the highest honors in U.S. academia. The author of the book “Wireless Communications” and co-author of the books “MIMO Wireless Communications” and “Principles of Cognitive Radio,” she is an inventor on 29 patents. She received the bachelor, master’s and doctorate degrees in electrical engineering from U.C. Berkeley. “Andrea Goldsmith brings tremendous expertise and leadership to Princeton,” said Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber. “She is a brilliant and creative scholar, a successful entrepreneur, and a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the

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– the ethics, generosity of spirit, and resilience, an often heard, pandemic-era word. “I saw very clearly in Judaism a history of people who did not get deterred by failure or challenges or other people’s opinion of you,” she said. In her profession where women leaders and mentors were scarce, Dr. Goldsmith often found strength in her Jewish roots. And her eagerness to embrace the technology of the future is tied to the past as articulated in the universality and constancy of religious traditions. “I love traditions, connecting me to the past,” and providing the security and historical perspective for her to go forward into future no matter what the perceived risks are. As a renowned engineering innovator in the field of wireless communication, Dr. Goldsmith thinks some of her success may be due to two very different influences from parents – her father, a chemical engineer, and her mother, an artist. She instinctively thinks out of the box – but those thoughts are tempered by a realistic assessment of what is technologically feasible. With a broad liberal arts undergraduate education, followed by a master’s and doctoral degrees in electrical engineering, she is the living embodiment of STEAM. The acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics, STEAM aims to integrate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) with the arts as a means of enhancing the learning experience while demonstrating how all things are connected to each other. The appeal of wireless communication for her goes beyond a fascination with the intricacies of the technology. Her love of wireless communication is its link to humanity, thanks to the technology’s enormous potential to change the way people and things communicate. It is this element of humanity that is fundamental to Princeton’s School of Engineering

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and Applied Science and made it such a perfect fit for Dean Goldsmith. Press materials announcing the new dean described SEAS as emphasizing the discovery and application of fundamental scientific principles to bring lasting benefits to society. A key to this work is the school’s collaborative culture. Faculty and students work closely with industry and with Princeton’s world-leading programs in the natural and social sciences, humanities and public policy. Graduates go on to become leaders in a wide range of industries, academic fields and public service. Currently, Dean Goldsmith is working with the Princeton University Lewis Center for the Arts on a certificate program in engineering and the arts. An example of what she hopes to achieve by an arts/engineering collaboration is the architecture/engineering certificate program. The certificate focuses on opportunities to

respond dynamically to evolving global challenges, where elegant and effective solutions lead to more resilient and sustainable communities. The key to a successful collaborative culture is diversity, said Dean Goldsmith. Racial, religious, ethnic and gender diversity achieves “diversity in thinking and approaches to solving problems. “In my university, in my profession and in my startups I have found that diverse participants lead to a broader set of ideas and overall better outcomes,” Dean Goldsmith said. “Efforts to increase diversity must also ensure an inclusive and supportive environment to retain diverse members and maximize their success.” By the end of her talk, I felt no intimidation, but rather inspiration and confident enough to audit an engineering course next semester. After all, I have mastered Zoom, so why not Electrical and Computer Engineering?

Continued from Page 1A have a larger meeting room, and other spaces where people can get together. In our previous space we really did not have places for people to meet even in small groups. We hope that a lot of town organizations will use the new library for all of their meetings.” She added that the historical archives would be available whenever the library is open when the project is completed and the archives are moved into the building. “Also there will be a makerspace and we do not know yet what we will do with that now. We do know that whatever the technology is we can try it out there and have the children experimenting,” Mullen said. “We are going to have a special media table where people can hook up their computers and work together on projects. It won’t just be come in take a book and

leave, which it tended to be in our last facility.” The library’s Board of Trustees and administration had to find temporary locations to continue library business since they had to leave a shared space within the Cranbury School by Aug. 15 in 2020. The shared space location at the school had to be used as additional classroom space for the school and comply with social distancing requirements, according to the school administration and Board of Education. Since 2020, library downtown operations have been running out of the Odd Fellows Hall at 30 N. Main St., which is also the home of PCB Home, a home décor and goods store. The library also has a second temporary location not open to the public at a back office location in an office park at 109 S. Main St.

“To finally have this groundbreaking is wonderful. I was overwhelmed giving my speech and have a wonderful staff with me who do so much,” Mullen said. “We have done a lot of new things since we are out of the school. We joined the Libraries of Middlesex Automation Consortium, which provides so many more electronic resources for our patrons and we have opened up all of the libraries that belong to this consortium to our patrons.” In the fall of 2020, the library’s Board of Trustees received news that they would receive the $2.32 million in state funds the library applied for from the New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act (LCBA). The LCBA was approved by New Jersey voters in a statewide referendum in 2017. The $125 million available through the LCBA provides funding for local library construction and renovation projects. The act’s co-sponsors in the State Senate and Assembly included Greenstein and Benson. “Senator Greenstein, Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo and myself, when we sponsored the LCBA, Cranbury was at the top of our minds. We knew it was not only shovel-ready, but community-ready,” Benson said. “The enthusiasm, amount of private donations, and the amount of residents that took part in this I think really shows how important libraries are for the whole entire state. If it is going to work here in Cranbury – and as we see it now it has – imagine what this can do for the entire state.” Jennifer Nelson, the NJ State Librarian, said during the ceremony that the Cranbury Public Library project was one of 38 selected out of 139 applications, and the first project to move ahead. “To now be here and to see the first one that you thought would be the archetypal project for the bond act kind of gives you

chills. This is the community’s library and community center,” Benson said. The Cranbury Public Library was awarded funding from the first round of LCBA, which distributed $87.5 million in funds. Private donations which had already been raised are in the amount of $2.4 million. The funds to match the grant have come from private fundraising through the Cranbury Public Library Foundation and the board of trustees reserving funds through the years for a new building. The state grant gave the library a little more than $4.65 million in total funds for the standalone library. The funds raised and provided by the LCBA are expected to cover the full cost of the building. “It has been a culmination of a lot of work. I think from when they had the idea to form the foundation 12 years ago the people of Cranbury just stepped up,” Cranbury Mayor Michael Ferrante said. “People helped in whatever way they could, whether it was funding, time, effort, expertise – they stepped up. If there is anything we learned from the pandemic it is the importance of gathering in person and have an environment like this where you can relax, read, learn and congregate. Libraries are more than books.” The idea for a new building and space had been in the works for some time since the library Board of Trustees and administration surveyed residents in 2006. The survey had found that a vast majority of residents liked the library. Then a capital assessment of the town was conducted to see if it would be able to raise the money, which the assessment had confirmed. The Cranbury Library Foundation was established in 2009 and had raised the more than $2 million in private donations since 2010.

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Ban Continued from Page 1A products would be permitted as a conditional use in all commercial and retail zones for five years. At the end of the five-year period, a town would have six months to adopt an ordinance to regulate or ban the businesses. However, the ordinance would not apply to businesses already operating in the town. Councilman Dimitri Musing said the recommendation to amend the zoning ordinance was made by the Hightstown Borough Council subcommittee that was asked to look into allowing cannabis businesses to open in the borough. He served on the subcommittee with Jackson and Councilwoman Cristina Fowler. While New Jersey voters approved the legalization of marijuana for recreational use, state officials have not established regulations or released guidelines. Marijuana is still listed as a Schedule 1 controlled substance by the U.S. government, he said. The ordinance introduced by the Hightstown Borough Council stated that “due to present uncertainties regarding the po-

tential future impacts that allowing one or more classes of cannabis business might have on New Jersey municipalities and on the borough in particular,” it is in the best interests of the health, safety and welfare of residents and visitors to ban cannabisrelated businesses from opening in town. The proposed ordinance also states that the New Jersey State League of Municipalities and the New Jersey Institute of Local Government Attorneys have urged towns to hold off on allowing cannabis businesses to open “in order to ensure sufficient time to carefully review all aspects of the act and its impacts.” Councilman Steve Misiura, who voted for the proposed ordinance, agreed that banning cannabis-related businesses would give officials more time to study the matter and decide how to respond. The ordinance is not a permanent ban, because it can be brought up again in five years. “We want to get this right,” Misiura said. Councilwoman Cristina Fowler said

there are “too many unknowns.” Since the town can opt in later, it makes sense for the town to conduct due diligence, she said. The proposed ordinance gives the impression that the Borough Council opposes allowing cannabis-related businesses to open in Hightstown, Councilman Joseph Cicalese said. He said he had spoken to many people in town and they favor allowing the businesses to open. “(But) at this point, from what I have heard, this is no reason to opt in (and allow the businesses to open),” Cicalese said. Councilwoman Susan Bluth said that while she is not opposed to cannabis businesses, she does not have enough information at this point. “There are a lot of factors involved. We don’t know what’s going to happen in the surrounding communities. Will people come here to buy weed?” Bluth said. Hightstown Borough Administrator Debra Sopronyi said that Ewing Township is the only Mercer County town that has opted in to permit cannabis businesses to

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open thus far. The other Mercer County towns have either opted out or are still studying it, she said. But John Laudenberger III, who sits on the Hightstown Planning Board, said that banning the cultivation, manufacturing, distribution and sale of cannabis is a “missed opportunity” to create jobs and generate additional tax revenue. Laudenberger said he understands the concerns because the state has not issued guidelines or regulations, but the town will “miss the boat” if it adopts the ordinance later this month. Hightstown has an opportunity to “get in on the ground floor,” he said. Hightstown voters approved the referendum to legalize marijuana, Laudenberger reminded the Hightstown Borough Council. “I find it hard to interpret (the results) as anything but a mandate. We may be a small town, but there is no reason to think small,” Laudenberger said.

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n general, I am not a big fan of big SUVs or oversized pickup trucks. Not because there is something qualitatively wrong with vehicles from that segment, more because my personal preference is to not have to drive something that big around on an everyday basis. However, if I had to choose a big, three-row SUV from among the vehicle choices in that segment, I do have preferences, of course. Enter the 2021 Nissan Armada Platinum 4WD – a vehicle that has received an extensive makeover for 2021. At first glance, my mind would think, “Oh no, not another week of commandeering a large, clumsy boat around.” However, I must say, after a one-week test drive of the Arma-

Rescue Plan Continued from Page 1A do that. We have had to fill major revenue gaps an we are going to have to continue to do that and we want to make sure we have robust programs.” Mironov also spotlighted the expanding of the senior center, build on health related recreation and exercise, and continue partnerships with social service nonprofits. Hopewell Township Mayor Julie Blake said her town will use the allocation to repay uncollected taxes and a gap in revenues. “We are in some ways a large suburban community that really depends on property owners to pay for things. We depend on a few large commercial tax bases that have disappeared over the last few years,” she said. “It is not a pretty picture for us in Hopewell in terms of having new opportunities. I would like to see our dollars go to social service needs. I would say health services, COVID-19 brought to the forefront that we were so underfunded and underserviced.” Hopewell Borough Councilman Ryan Kennedy highlighted his municipality’s infrastructure

da, I was impressed with its powBut, for the record, the 4WD The base price of the Platinum er, luxury and relative Platinum edition Ar- edition I tested is $68,000. With nimbleness – for a big mada I drove for a added options my test vehicle SUV. And, if I had week gets an EPA rat- carried a bottom line sticker price to choose a leading ed 15 miles per gallon of $71,250. contender in the big, overall – 18 mpg in The added options included: three-row SUV seghighway driving and $320 for carpeted floor mats; ment, I would say the a paltry 13 mpg in $390 for illuminated kick plates; Armada would have city driving. $395 for welcome lighting and to be near the top of The EPA also esti- $650 for a Captains Chair second the list. mates that it will cost row seating package. From among the you – on average – At first glance, the 2021 Arbig, three-row SUVs about $3,250 a year to mada looks a lot different. 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pricing point, a graphics update to a more modern look is in need for the navigation maps and entertainment systems. Moreover, the voice command system for navigation use falls short of expectations. I found myself having to repeat my voice commands too often in order to get the system to understand what it is I wanted it to do. The infotainment system operations have become so complex and sophisticated that, for me, it’s dangerous to try and do touch screen adjustments while driving. I find it much easier and safer to operate the infotainment system via voice command while driving. With that in mind, it becomes increasingly more important that the voice command and recognition systems work seamlessly. For my money, the best in the business in that department are BMW and Mercedes. Most of the others have room for improvement. The standard engine in the Armada is a 5.6 liter V8 that produces 400 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 413 pound feet of torque. It is paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission. If you are looking to trailer your boat down to the shore this season, the Armada is more than capable. It features a standard maximum towing capacity of up to 8,500 pounds for both the 4wd and 2wd models. The folks at Car and Driver gave the newly redesigned Armada high marks for being “serenely quiet and comfy” and having a smooth potent powertrain and pillow ride. However, Car and Driver called Armada’s fuel economy “dreadful”. At the end of the day, I still think that the Armada’s nimbleness and power, over other competitors in this segment, make it a serious contender in the big SUV segment.

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The Princeton Public Schools Board of Education adopted its $96.3 million operating budget for 2021-22, following a public hearing at its April 27 meeting. The 2021-22 operating budget increased by $700,000 over the 2020-21 budget of $95.6 million. The amount to be raised by property taxes to support the spending plan has increased from $79.6 million in the 2020-21 budget to $80.4 million for 2021-22, or by $796,139. The school district property tax will increase by 2 cents – from $1.18 per $100 of assessed value to $1.20. The owner of a house assessed at the town average of $841,064 will pay $10,101 in school district taxes, which is an increase of $151 over last year. In addition to the property tax, other sources of revenue in the 2021-22 operating budget includes $4.8 million in tuition

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from the Cranbury School District, which is sending 247 students to Princeton High School. The district sends its high school students to Princeton High School because it lacks a high school. The Princeton Public Schools also will receive $4.5 million in state aid for 202122, which is an increase of $296,017 over the amount it received for the 2020-21 operating budget. The district also will apply $3.3 million from its fund balance, or surplus account, as a source of revenue. The property tax levy makes up 86% of the revenue to support the operating budget. State aid makes up 7% and tuition for the Cranbury Public Schools high school students is 6%. Tuition for students who live outside of Princeton and whose parents work in the district, plus miscellaneous revenue, is 1%. On the expense side, the budget appropriates $72.3 million for salaries and benefits, or 77% of all expenses, school district

officials said. The budget also earmarks $7.1 million in tuition for the Princeton Charter School. Tuition for special education students whose needs cannot be met by the school district and who are sent to specialized schools out of the district will be $3.2 million. Turning to the impact of COVID-19, school district officials said the district saved between $2 million and $2.5 million. Those savings occurred during periods of remote-only learning, and included lower transportation costs and lower energy costs. Those savings were offset by a nearly equal amount of extra costs, mainly due to improvements to the HVAC (heating ventilation and air conditioning) systems at the Princeton Unified Middle School, and the Community Park, Littlebrook and Riverside elementary schools; supplying personal protective equipment; and support-

ing the teachers through new technology, extra help and tents for outdoor learning. It is expected that the pandemic-related costs will be reimbursed by the federal government. Although there was no comment from the public on the budget, school board member Brian McDonald praised the school board’s Operations Committee – school board members Deb Bronfeld, Dan Dart, Beth Behrend and Susan Kanter – for focusing on the budget and ensuring that “every taxpayer dollar was spent as efficiently as possible.” McDonald also praised Business Administrator Matthew Bouldin for enacting strong controls in purchasing, as well as working with the school district’s insurance broke to provide “the same high quality benefits to all employees but at a cost that is no longer growing at the rate it had been growing.”

apply for the 2021 NJALL Scholarships. NJALL will award two scholarships on June 18 to two adults who earned a high school diploma by attending a New Jersey adult education program to prepare for a High School Equivalency Test or Adult High School and have been accepted to/or are attending college. The Scholarship NOW provides up to $1,000 per semester for full-time enrollment, (pro-rated for part-time) to a maximum of $8,000 for higher education. To qualify, an applicant must be a resident of New Jersey. Scholarship applications are open to anyone regardless of gender, race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation or disabling condition. The2021 application with eligibility information is available at https://files.constantcontact.com/2333e3fb001/c398a7eb91b8-4dfa-9f55-18a3a701099f.pdf All applications must be submitted, including all required documents, postmarked no later than May 10.

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a special six-part, interactive virtual learning series designed to provide New Jersey businesses and nonprofits with the latest information to support recovery from disruptions caused by COVID-19. The series runs from April 20 to May 13 and will cover several topics, including financial resources, technical assistance, tips for obtaining government contracts, COVID-19 safety protocols and resources for nonprofits. Topics for the series include: • COVID Safety in the Workplace – May 11 at noon • Let These Government Services Help You” – May 13 at noon The webinars will be streamed live via Zoom, and the slides and the recordings will be circulated to all registrants after the webcasts. Guests will be invited to ask questions and participate in the discussion. Registration is free to the public and participants can join the webinars or sign up for individual sessions, based on topics that are of interest. Strategically timed around National Small Business Week (May 3-9), the NJBAC is partnering with various organizations and associations on the series, including the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), the Small Business Administration (SBA), the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), among others. To learn more about NJBAC’s Resources for Recovery and Growth Virtual Series, visit https://nj.gov/state/bac/bac-webinars. shtml

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The Mercer County Park Commission announced the third year of “Eyes on Eagles” programming to celebrate the four pairs of bald eagles that nest in Mercer County, including two pairs that have chosen county parks for nest sites. The Park Commission, Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey (CWF) and the Wildlife Center Friends are partnering to host both in-person and virtual eagle viewing programs throughout the spring nesting season. In-person public nest viewing programs will be held at the West Picnic Area at Mercer County Park. Naturalists and guides will be on hand to help the public safely view bald eagles with spotting scopes for a closer look. “Eyes on Eagles” in-person nest viewings will be held on the second Sunday and fourth Friday of the month, from 1-3 p.m., through May 9. Masks and social distancing are required. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Two virtual “Eyes on Eagles” panel discussions will offer an even closer look at life in the nest on June 3 at 7 p.m. The Park Commission will air up-to-date video footage of the nest featuring two important stages in eaglet development. During the Zoom-based program, expert panelists will supply commentary on eagle behavior, biology and conservation. Registration is required for these free public programs by visiting http://mercercountyparks.org/?utm_medium=email&utm_ source=govdelivery#!/activities/ eyes-eagles For the safety of the eagles, all viewing will be done from a distance. Bald eagles and many bird species are sensitive during their nesting season. Park patrons must remain on marked trails at all times; disturbance to wildlife will cause harm, where they may refuse to return in the future. Public programs will provide important tips to park users on “eagle etiquette,” including information on federal regulations prohibiting the disturbance of bald eagle nests. Local and regional wildlife photographers are encouraged to share their images of the breeding eagles through email or social media. Images can be emailed to parksinfo@mercercounty.org with the photographer’s name, or shared through social media by tagging or mentioning the Mercer County Park Commission on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If posting pictures of eagles in Mercer County parks, tag the Park Commission and use the hashtag #capitalcountyeagles. Credit will be given to the photographers if outside photos are shared. To learn more about bald eagle programming opportunities, visit www.mercercountyparks.org or www.conservewildlifenj.org.

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D&R Greenway is offering a series of free virtual presentations about Delaware River natural, historic and cultural places that can be discovered locally. Lucky participants who attend all four sessions in the series will be rewarded with a guest certificate for a kayak experience in D&R Greenway’s new fleet of boats kept at Bordentown Beach. This opportunity is first come, first served, with a limitation of 25 participants in each session to allow for questions and discussion. Everyone is welcome to register at www.drgreenway.org. Residents from communities bordering on the Delaware River are especially encouraged to attend, including Bordentown, Trenton, Ewing, Titusville, Hopewell, West Amwell and Lambertville, and crossriver communities in Pennsylvania. Those who sign up for all four sessions will receive priority registration. Each of the four sessions takes place from 7-8:30 p.m. via Zoom, with the link sent to registered participants only. All sessions are on Mondays, except for the last session which takes place on the Thursday following Memorial Day. Dates are May 10 Geography and History; May 17 Ecology and Natural Resources; May 24 Arts and Culture; and June 3 Activism and Kayaking. Visit www.drgreenway.org to register.

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The Kitchen Twins, 17-year-old foodies Emily and Lyla, will discuss how to make an gnocchi dinner and dark chocolate pudding dessert in a workshop open to budding chefs of all ages from 7-8 p.m. May 11. All proceeds benefit the Arts Council of Princeton’s free community programs. Tickets include access to the webinar and recipe resource sheet. Register at www.artscouncilofprinceton.org Teepa Snow, a dementia care expert, will speak during a virtual webinar at 10

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Entrepreneurial veterans and activeduty military are encouraged to apply to Rider University’s Veterans Entrepreneurship Training program. Returning for its eighth year, the free, seven-week program helps veterans and active-duty military develop a business concept or grow an existing business. Led by faculty in Rider’s Norm Brodsky College of Business, the program guides participants through a range of business development skills and concepts, including conducting a feasibility study and market research, developing a business and market plan, and understanding their business’ operational and financial needs. The program is offered through Rider’s Center for Entrepreneurial Studies with support from the New Jersey Bankers Charitable Foundation and the Uncommon Individual Foundation. Participants may also receive college credit for the course, with a separate registration and additional academic work, and a limited number of scholarships for the for-credit option are available. Upon completion of the program, all participants can apply for one year of mentoring as they pursue their business venture. In light of COVID-19, this year’s program will run virtually via Zoom on Wednesday evenings beginning May 19 and running through June 30. Applications are due May 12 and are available at rider.edu/vetprogram. For more information about Rider’s Veterans Entrepreneurship Training program, contact Assistant Professor Dr. Mayank Jaiswal at mjaiswal@rider.edu or visit rider.edu/vetprogram.

Thursday, May 13

The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber will hold a virtual regional healthcare symposium, “Moving Forward: Life Beyond the Pandemic” from 9:30-11 a.m. May 13. Keynote speaker will be Brian McDonough, MD, medical editor of KYW Newsradio 1060 and 1010 WINS. To register, visit https://web.princetonmercerchamber.org/ Elise Boddie, professor of law at Rutgers, a director of Rutgers Institute for the Study of Global Racial Justice, and founder and director of The Inclusion Project at Rutgers Law School, will discuss the peculiar challenges of integration in the north and why school segregation is a threat to public education and to our democracy during a virtual presentation at 6 p.m. May 13. Boddie will be joined by Lynda G. Dodd, a lecturer in Public Affairs at Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) for “Struggling for the Soul of Public Education.” The event is free and open to the public. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/ BoddieDodd

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Spring Dance Festival – May, an evening of new dance works performed by Princeton seniors, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Dance, will be held via Zoom at 8 p.m. May 13 and 14. Princeton Dance seniors will perform a filmed program of newly created solos, duets and ensemble works by professional guest choreographers Adam Barruch, Rena Butler, Christine He, Loni Landon, Martha Nichols, Christopher Ralph, and Jermaine Spivey, and an original dance film by Elisa Clark based on the movement language of Robert Battle. Free and open to the public. Advance Zoom registration required . For more information and the registration link, visit https://arts.princeton. edu/events/spring-dance-festival-sp-21may/2021-05-13/

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The Princeton Friends School will host performances of Disney’s “The Lion King” at 6:30 p.m. May 13, 14 and 21; and at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. May 15 and 22, outdoors at the school, 470 Quaker Road, Princeton. Performed by Pegasus Theater Company of Princeton. All patrons must wear a mask while on campus. Seating will open 45 minutes before each performance and will be first come, first served. The first two rows of seating are reserved for those seated on blankets or ground-level camp chairs (that they must provide). Additional guests may choose to bring their own chairs or use school chairs. All groups will be seated together, with at least 6 feet between each group on all sides. Tickets may be available at the door if a show is not sold out. Bring cash for day-of purchases. For tickets, visit www.pegasustheatrenj.org/

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PRINCETON $1,595,000 Owen ‘Jones’ Toland 609.731.5953 MLS# NJME308188

PENNINGTON BORO $598,500 Catherine C Nemeth 609.462.1237 MLS# NJME310302

PRINCETON $799,000 Barbara Blackwell 609.915.5000 MLS# NJME311200

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP $999,000 Alyce Murray 609.731.9029 MLS# NJME297544

PRINCETON $1,600,000 Michael Monarca 917.225.0831 MLS# NJME310018

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HAMILTON TOWNSHIP $235,000 Anne Setzer 609.516.9203 MLS# NJ M E 3 1 1 2 7 6

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HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP $240,000 Jennifer E Curtis 609.610.0809 MLS# NJ M E 3 0 5 8 0 8

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PENNINGTON BOROUGH $625,000 Brinton H West 609.462.0556 MLS# NJME311598

HOPEWELL BOROUGH $895,000 Jennifer E Curtis 609.610.0809 MLS# NJME311084

MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP $1,049,000 Jennifer Dionne 908.531.6230 MLS# NJSO114594

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HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP $325,000 (1.38 acres) Margaret Foley ‘Peggy’ Baldwin 609.306.2052 MLS# NJ M E 3 0 9 3 8 0

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PENNINGTON BOROUGH $629,000 Nancy R Willever 609.577.7749 MLS# NJME311636

MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP $895,000 Barbara Blackwell 609.915.5000 MLS# NJSO2000012

MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP $1,100,000 Cynthia Weshnak 609.651.1795 MLS# NJSO 114456

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HOPEWELL BOROUGH $425,000 Susan Hughes 609.213.5556 NJME 3 1 1 6 7 0

WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP $1,695,000 Susan McKeon Paterson 609.468.9017 MLS# NJME310496

PRINCETON $1,850,000 Michael Monarca 917.225.0831 NJME310004

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EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP $650,000 Kathryn Baxter 516.521.7771 MLS# NJME309318

PRINCETON $899,000 Susan L ‘Suzy’ DiMeglio 609.915.5645 MLS# NJME308498

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP $1,250,000 Kathryn Baxter 516.521.7771 MLS# NJSO114590

PRINCETON $1,950,000 Owen ‘Jones’ Toland 609.731.5953 MLS# NJME307516

WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP $655,000 Jean Grecsek 609.751.2958 MLS# NJME310250

PRINCETON $949,000 Susan L ‘Suzy’ DiMeglio 609.915.5645 MLS# NJME308412

PRINCETON $1,275,000 Kelly D Eager 609.468.4235 MLS# NJME310272

PRINCETON $2,599,000 Martha ‘Jane’ Weber 609.462.1563 MLS# NJME301188

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HAMILTON TOWNSHIP $449,000 Deborah T Carter 908.303.4320 M LS# NJ M E 3 1 1 4 4 0

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FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP $495,000 Carolyn V Kirch 908.420.1208 MLS# NJ S O 1 1 4 5 3 2

MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP $750,000 Maura Mills 609.947.5757 MLS# NJSO114520

MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP $949,000 Valerie Smith 609.658.0394 MLS# NJSO114388

PRINCETON $1,299,000 Fisher Avenue MLS# NJME311334

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HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP $9,500,000 Norman T ‘Pete’ Callaway 609.558.5900 MLS# NJME286080