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By BiLL SANserViNO Mercer County is currently working on plans for the construction of a major expansion at the Trenton-Mercer Airport in Ewing Township that will increase the size of the current terminal by almost five times and allow for an increased number of flights from the facility. The terminal expansion passed a major hurdle recently when the federal government gave the county the green light to move forward with the design and construction of the new terminal and other improvements on the site. The estimated start date of construction of the project is currently not known, and Mercer County did not respond to a request for an update on the project. Once started, construction of the expansion is expected to take place over a 26-month time frame. The project calls for replacing the current 28,000-square-foot terminal, which was built in the 1970s, with a new 125,000-squarefoot facility to be located adjacent to the existing building. The See A, Page 14

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Bordentown resident Jonathan Martin (left) and Jennifer Nasta Zefutie (right) acting in “Proof,” a production of the Pegasus Theatre Company, in 2016. Pegasus has moved to Bordentown this year.

Pegasus Theatre Company flies into Bordentown City By JOe EMANsKi Peter Bisgaier remembers the first time he ever visited Bordentown City, picking up one of his children from an event. Now a resident of Yardley, Pennsylvania, Bisgaier was living in West Windsor when he came to town for the first time. “It was like I had arrived home,” he remembers. “I just absolutely

fell in love with it the first time I drove down Farnsworth.” In 2016, Bisgaier co-founded the Pegasus Theatre Company with Jennifer Nasta Zefutie and Judi Parrish. The fledgling troupe was the resident company of the West Windsor Arts Council. Today, Zefutie and Bisgaier run the company, with Parrish no longer involved. For several years, Pegasus pro-

duced a couple of performances a year. Then, of course, the pandemic hit. The company produced no shows in 2020 or 2021. But even before the pandemic, Bisgaier and Zefutie were looking for a new place to call home, and Bordentown turned out to offer the perfect opportunity. Pegasus has moved in to the Saint Mary School on Elizabeth Street, and See PEGASUS, Page 16

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Another school year is about to come to an end, but this was anything but an ordinary school year. The Class of 2022 at Bordentown Regional High School — and high schools throughout the state — did get to spend the majority of the year in classrooms, seated next to their classmates, unlike the seniors of the previous classes. But they also wore masks for the majority of the year, as the Covid-19 pandemic lumbered into its third year. Finally in March, the masks came off, and life began to feel a little closer to normal. This year’s seniors did their best to deal with every challenge, having experienced more pandemic-fueled anxiety than any other graduating class to date. The Bordentown Current salutes all of BRHS’ seniors and everything they have accomplished. Starting on page 12, you can find our profiles of the top 10 graduating seniors of this year’s class.

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Bordentown Farmers’ Market set for June 5 return Bordentown City announced last month that the Bordentown Farmers Market would return for 2022 starting on Sunday, June 5 and running through Sept. 25. The farmers’ market will be open each Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Carslake Community Center, 207 Crosswicks St., Bordentown. The market is held outdoors and is subject to weather conditions. While this year’s vendors had not yet been announced at press time, the farmers’ market typically features a range of vendors selling fresh local produce, baked goods, beverages, spices, artisanal goods and crafts. Live music and food trucks are also regular features. The market will have two new managers this year. Yasmin Qazilbash and Cara Murphy, both Bordentown residents, have agreed to assume management of the weekly event. Previous managers Hiller y Lamb and Sruti Desai announced that they would

be stepping down on April 21. “Unfortunately, after much thought and consideration, we have decided to step down as market managers. This definitely was not an easy decision or one that we planned to make, but at this time, it is what we need to do,” they wrote on the farmers’ market Facebook page. “Watching the market grow and improve over the past three years has been nothing short of amazing. We are incredibly proud of the market and all the hard work we’ve poured into it over the years,” the wrote. They added that they were grateful for the support they received from both the vendors and the community over the years. “It really is something special to see your visions and ideas come to life—and that’s what this market has been for us. It has been amazing to bring Bordentown a farmers’ market where our community could buy fresh produce and handmade

goods, meet local farmers and businesses, and support our local economy, as well as create a meeting space for our community to enjoy,” they wrote. For more information, and to stay updated in case of inclement weather, visit facebook.com/ BordentownFarmersMarket.

Bordentown student takes home 2022 Cappie Award

At this year’s annual Greater Philadelphia Cappie Award Gala, Bordentown Regional High School junior Jake Sfraga was awarded the 2022 Cappie Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical. Sfraga earned the honor for his performance in the role of Luke in the school’s production of The Lightning Thief. Sfraga has been a performer since he started grade school. “In first grade, I was See NEWS, Page 4

Hillery Lamb and Sruti Desai announced in April that after 3 years at the helm, they would be stepping down as co-managers of the Bordentown Farmers’ Market. (Facebook photo.)

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NEWS continued from Page 4 2022 season. Bordentown Regional High School’s winter production of The Lightning Thief and the BRHS Theatre program were nominated for four Greater Philadelphia 2022 Cappie Awards. Senior Gabriel Planas-Borgstrom was nominated for Outstanding Leading Actor in a Musical for his performance as Percy Jackson in The Lightning Thief. Seniors Makayla Coleman and Gia Scozzaro were nominated for Outstanding Sound. The Lightning Thief pit orchestra received a nomination in the category of Outstanding Orchestra. In addition, junior Defnenur Gumus received the 2022 Greater Philadelphia Cappies Spirit Award for Bordentown Regional High School, in recognition of her leadership qualities, positive attitude, and spirit of teamwork throughout The Lightning Thief rehearsals and performances. The Cappies is a national program that honors and celebrates the achievements of high school theatre, which culminates in an annual Gala. The Bordentown Regional High School Cappies Critics Team members Rayna Hamdan, Olivia McGlone, Ryan Kaufman, Gabriel Planas-Borgstrom, and Emily Vaneekhoven have attended area productions and served as BRHS repre-

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CAPITAL HEALTH EARNS TOP SCORE IN HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN FOUNDATION’S 2022 HEALTHCARE EQUALITY INDEX Capital Health Regional Medical Center and Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell recently announced their individual “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” designations in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 15th anniversary edition of the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey of health care facilities on policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of their LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. A record 906 health care facilities actively participated in the 2022 HEI survey, and 496 of those earned an “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” designation. “Administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the Healthcare Equality Index survey is an important benchmark,” said Dr. Eric I. Schwartz, vice president of Community Health and Transformation and executive director of Capital Health’s Institute for Urban Care. “This designation demonstrates our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion for the communities we serve and the support we provide for our employees.”

The HEI evaluates and scores health care facilities on detailed criteria falling under four central pillars, including foundational policies and training in LGBTQ+ patient-centered care, LGBTQ+ patient services and support, employee benefits and policies, and patient and community engagement. In the 2022 report, an impressive 496 facilities earned HRC’s “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” designation, receiving the maximum score in each section and earning an overall score of 100. Another 251 facilities earned the “Top Performer” designation with scores between 80 and 95 points and at least partial credit in each section. With 82% of participating facilities scoring 80 points or more, health care facilities are demonstrating concretely that they are going beyond the basics when it comes to adopting policies and practices in LGBTQ+ care. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people. Through its programs, the HRC Foundation seeks to make transformational change in the everyday lives of LGBTQ+ people, shedding light on inequity and deepening the public’s understanding of LGBTQ+ issues, with a clear focus on advancing transgender and racial justice.

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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT NAMES CAPITAL HEALTH A HIGH PERFORMING HOSPITAL FOR THE BEST HOSPITALS FOR MATERNITY Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell, home to the most complete maternity facility in the Greater Mercer County, New Jersey area, was named among the best in the nation for maternity services, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Maternity list. Capital Health is one of 15 hospitals in New Jersey and the only hospital in the Greater Mercer County area to earn this recognition. This is the first time U.S. News has published a list of Best Hospitals for Maternity.

health analysis at U.S. News & World Report. “The hospitals we’ve recognized as High Performing meet a high standard in caring for patients with uncomplicated pregnancies.”

To be recognized among the Best Hospitals for Maternity, Capital Health’s Maternity Services Program excelled on multiple quality metrics that matter to expectant families, including complication rates, C-sections, whether births are scheduled too early in pregnancy, and how successfully each hospital supports breastfeeding. Only one-third of the hospitals evaluated for maternity care earned ‘High Performing’ status, the highest ranking U.S. News awards for that type of care.

The Maternity Services Program at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell makes up the most complete maternity facility in the area. From routine deliveries to high-risk needs, staff at the Josephine Plumeri Birthing Center at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell provide a full range of prenatal, obstetrical, postpartum, and neonatal care options to make sure new families have the greatest chance for healthy beginnings. The designated Regional Perinatal Center provides neonatal care, as well as in-house coverage by obstetricians, midwives, neonatologists, perinatologists, and anesthesiologists 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To learn more, visit capitalhealth.org/maternity.

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“We’re extremely proud to be the only hospital in the region to earn recognition from U.S. News & World Report for our Maternity Services Program,” said Al Maghazehe, president and CEO of Capital Health. “For the outstanding teams at our Josephine Plumeri Birthing Center, it is a validation of their commitment to providing the highest level of care to expectant mothers. More importantly, it assures new and growing families that we’ll get them off to the healthiest and safest start possible.”

DON’T DELAY: Call 911 If You Suspect a Stroke While the fear of contracting COVID-19 has encouraged compliance with stay-at-home orders and social distancing, front-line employees at Capital Health and across the country are seeing an alarming trend of people hesitating to call 911 and delay necessary treatment for time-sensitive emergencies like stroke. “When it comes to treating stroke, we always say ‘time is brain,’ which means that the sooner we can treat you, the better chance we have at a successful outcome,” said DR. DUSTIN ROCHESTIE, director of the Stroke Program at Capital Health. “At Capital Health, we have safety procedures in place to protect you from infection, while making sure you get the immediate, lifesaving stroke care that you need.” The Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center at the Capital Institute for Neurosciences is a major referral center for the treatment of all types of neurovascular diseases, including cerebral aneurysms, strokes, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs), cavernous malformations, carotid artery and vertebral artery atherosclerotic disease, intracranial stenosis as well as Moyamoya disease. The only Joint Commission certified Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center in the region, located at Capital Health Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Trenton, continues to provide safe emergency stroke and neurovascular services 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week during the current health crisis. “As soon as you call 911, our prehospital alert system allows our team in the hospital to prepare for your arrival, saving valuable time to treatment,” said Dr. Rochestie. “Your call could also activate our Mobile Stroke Unit, which can be co-dispatched with basic and advanced life support service to provide safe, immediate care at your location before you even arrive at the hospital.” CONTROLLABLE RISK FACTORS FOR STROKE There are steps you can take right away to lower your risk. Get started by talking to your primary care doctor to learn about stroke screenings and how you can treat or manage controllable risk factors such as: … Physical inactivity/ … High blood pressure obesity/poor diet … High cholesterol … Diabetes mellitus … Heart/blood … Atrial fibrillation vessel disease … Sickle cell disease … Cigarette smoking

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MERCER GASTROENTEROLOGY JOINS CAPITAL HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP Regional practice adds to growing team of gastroenterology specialists Mercer Gastroenterology, a comprehensive practice offering a full range of gastroenterology and hepatology services, has joined Capital Health – Gastroenterology Specialists, part of Capital Health Medical Group’s growing network of specialty care providers. Although the practice name will change, patients will continue to receive the same trusted care that has been offered in Central New Jersey and Bucks County for almost 50 years. The team of board certified physicians and nurse practitioners who have joined Capital Health – Gastroenterology Specialists includes Drs. Armen Simonian, Jyoti Bhatia, Ravinder Dhillon, and Douglas Weinstein and advanced nurse practitioners Kasia Quirus and Suzanne Ahde. They join colleagues Drs. Mark Saxena, Michael Itidiare, Waseem Butt, Cynthia Edirisuriya, and Om Amin and nurse practitioners Lisa Costello and Maribel Martinez, with office appointments now available in Hopewell Township (Two Capital Way, Suite 487, Pennington, NJ 08534), Bordentown (100 K Johnson Boulevard, Suite 201, Bordentown, NJ 08505), and Newtown (3 Penns Trail, 2nd floor, Newtown, PA 18940).

“As Mercer Gastroenterology, we have had a great working relationship with Capital Health for many years,” said Dr. Armen Simonian, a fellowship trained gastroenterologist and partner with Mercer Gastroenterology (now Capital Health – Gastroenterology Specialists). “It’s exciting to now have all of these talented providers under one banner and offer the most comprehensive range of services to our patients.” Capital Health – Gastroenterology Specialists specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of general diseases of the digestive system for those who live in the Bucks and Mercer County areas. Their goal is to diagnose any gastrointestinal disease that may be affecting the digestive tract, control the symptoms, improve quality of life, and when possible, eliminate the disease. Call 609.528.8884 to schedule an appointment (press 2 to be directed to the Hopewell Township office) or visit capitalgastro.org to learn more.

REVOLUTIONIZING PROSTATE CANCER: What All Men Should Know Wednesday, June 8, 2022 | 6 p.m. Location: Zoom Meeting If you or a loved one were recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, understanding treatment options is an important first step. Join DR. CHARLES POLOTTI, a fellowship trained urologist from Capital Health – Urology Specialists, and DR. TIMOTHY CHEN, medical director of Stereotactic Radiosurgery at Capital Health Cancer Center, for a discussion of diagnosis and treatment options for prostate cancer including active surveillance, minimally invasive robotic surgery, and outpatient radiation therapy with the CyberKnife system. The presentation will conclude with a virtual tour of the radiation oncology suite and a closer look at CyberKnife technology. This event will be taking place virtually using Zoom. Register online at capitalhealth.org/events and be sure to include your email address. Zoom meeting details will be provided via email 2 – 3 days before the program date. Registration ends 24 hours before the program date.

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NEWS continued from Page 6 tions in Bordentown, both in terms of streetscapes and parking. The city’s three stated goals for the project are: to support economic vitality downtown by creating a unique and enjoyable experience; to create additional parking for people visiting downtown Bordentown; and to create “strong pedestrian and bicycle connections between key downtown assets.” In the survey, which is posted on the municipal website, cityofbordentown.com, the city asks respondents which parking lots are the best options for visitors and why. Parking lots listed include the Jester’s Cafe lot, the St. Mary’s lot, the Bank of Princeton lot, the Bordentown Station lot and the Christ Church Parish lot. Survey respondents are also asked to weigh in on whether they consider Bordentown more historic, traditional or contemporary, and to choose their personal top five priorities for the project from a list of nine. Priority options include widening the sidewalks, improving signage and creating public spaces for informal gatherings and events, among others. A second public meeting is set to be scheduled for June. Arterial and Urban Engineers is expected to deliver its final plan on June 30.

LGBTQ+ Pride parade set for June 12

The Bordentown City Pride Event and Community Day is set to take place on Sunday, June 12 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. The event is hosted by Brenna Jobes of Btown Live News With Brenna. Participants can gather at Bordentown Station at 12:30 for a 1 p.m. march through downtown. At 2 p.m., Sullivan’s Bark Bar and Kitty Lounge will host a pet

fashion contest. Bordentown Home For Funerals will host a Family and Kids Area from 3 to 5 p.m. Other participating businesses and sponsors include HOB Tavern, Old Town Pub, Leaping Dog Art Studio, That Girl Friday, Tindall Road Brewery, Bordentown Printers and Turtle Beans Roasters. Smilies Ice Cream Shop will be offering free rainbow Italian ice and pup cups, HOB Tavern will host a Pride Cookout with DJ Justintime, and Tindall Road will offer beer specials. There will also be crafts at Leaping Dog, a face painter, live music with Sean Kelly, DJ Dakota, and student voices of Bordentown Regional High School. To participate in the pet fashion contest, send a photo of a pet with name, birthday, breed and species to sullivansbarkbar@ gmail.com. Entrants are asked to include three to five sentences about what makes their pet special. Entries due by June 7.

Community yard sale, Green Fair coming in June

Bordentown City will be hosting two more communitywide events in June. The annual Citywide Yard Sale is set for Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual Bordentown Green Fair is scheduled for Saturday, June 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Carslake Community Center, 207 Crosswicks St.. Admission is free and the event is rain or shine. The Green Fair features local food vendors, native plants, children’s activities, eco-friendly goods and live music. The event is hosted jointly by the Bordentown City and Bordentown Township environmental commissions. More than 50 vendors have signed up.

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BRHS Top 10 students share memories, future plans Anush Nandyala

Astha Rajpal

Rank: 1 GPA: 113.83 Career plans: Software engineer. Clubs: TSA president; FBLA; Model UN; Mock Trial attorney; Debate. A teacher who inspired you: Mr. Tobias motivated me to work hard in everything I do. Favorite memory of school: Florida trip.

Rank: 3 GPA: 111.410 Career plans: Dentist or Orthodontist Clubs: HOSA co-founder and president; Key Club president; Student Council vice president; Model United Nations; Debate. Sports: Field hockey manager. A teacher who inspired you: Ms. Rabenda was my science teacher in middle school, and ever since, her positive attitude has been so contagious. As a guidance counselor, she still assists me and puts her best foot forward to help our class. Favorite memory of school: Running across the turf with the senior class for the Pep Rally!

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Christopher Chen

Princeton University Mathematics/Operations Research and Financial Engineering Rank: 2 GPA: 111.88 Career plans: Something in the STEM field. Clubs: Mock Trial FoF/ FBLA treasurer; National Honor Society; TSA/ Robotics. A teacher who inspired you: Mr. Montalto, my band director of 7 years, has always inspired me with the dedication and passion he shows towards our music department. Especially during the pandemic he did his absolute best to make concerts happen despite the social distancing. The amount of effort and his attitude have always been an inspiration. Favorite memory of school: Going on the Boston trip with the Jazz Band.

Temple University Health Sciences, Pre-Dentistry

Azizul Mahin Rutgers University Computer Science

Rank: 4 GPA: 111.29 Career plans: Computer engineer. Clubs: TSA secretary; FBLA secretary; Future of Finance reporter; Robotics; National Honor Society. A teacher who inspired you: During my freshman year, Mrs. Fecher inspired me to not be overly concerned with grades. In freshman year, grades took over my academic life and I did not enjoy school as much as I could. With my interactions with Mrs. Fecher and her Honors English 9 class, I learned to have more fun in school and enjoy the social aspect of it while still managing good grades. Favorite memory of school: Freshman year, during a day in my Honors English 9 class. I believe it was right before Spring Break, and on this day everyone in class dressed up as a Greek God and had a mini party. We got to hang out and eat together while dressed in our goofy costumes.

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Charissa Oswari

Southern Adventist University Rank: 5 GPA: 108.55 Career plans: Psychologist or physician Clubs: Bordentown Regional High School Jazz Ensemble; Sustainability Club president; Students Against Violence Everywhere Club vice president; Newspaper Club vice president, lead editor; Biology Club; Interact Club; National Honor Society. Sports: Winter track. A teacher who inspired you: Mr. Montalto inspired me to learn more about music and appreciate it. He pushed me outside of my comfort zone so I could grow, not only as a musician but also as an overall person. Mr. M taught me the importance of working hard, doing your due diligence, practicing consistently, creating good habits, setting goals, always trying your best, learning more and being proactive in opportunities to do so, all of which apply to music and life. Favorite memory of school: AP Bio after the AP test, because Mrs. Jacobsen is awesome and I got to chill with friends.

Maranatha Paul Harvard University English

Rank: 6 GPA: 107.95 Career plans: I wish to become a writer and write novels, screenplays and scripts for plays. Clubs: Mock Trial team strategist; Debate Team; Model UN/Congress; Student Government freshman, sophomore and junior class president; Student Council. A teacher who inspired you: A tie between Mrs. Ingram and Mr. Franklin. They both fostered my love for English and taught me critical virtues about life. Ingram taught me empathy and how to wake up every morning despite all the hardships and

tribulations we face. During the pandemic, Ingram faced so many challenges during her life, and still managed to be the best teacher in this school and make her classes so fun yet so informative. She and she alone enabled me to get a 5 on the AP English Language and Composition exam. Franklin taught me to look at the nuances within not only literature, but life itself. Franklin valued the quirky aspects of what made each of his students unique and would always make being in his classes not only enlightening but comfortable which is arguably more important. These teachers have shaped who I am today, and I cannot thank either of them enough for inspiring me to become a better person like them. Favorite memory of school: After we won the state semifinals for Mock Trial and we knew we were headed for the state championship again. The whole team celebrated together and we were all so hyped, it was amazing.

Isabella Martin University of Delaware Business

Rank: 7 GPA: 107.90 Career plans: I hope to work for a fashion company and/ or own a small business. Clubs: SAVE Club president; Interact Club vice president; Newspaper Club social media manager; Sustainability Club historian; Key Club lieutenant governor at large; Don’t Text & Drive; BEST Tutors. A teacher who inspired you: Mrs. Ingram inspires me because she has always been a huge inspiration, motivation, and an incredible teacher who has always been there for me. She always goes above and beyond and is always sharing her wisdom and life experiences. Mrs. Wright is also a teacher who inspires me because of her amazing dedication and creativity within the SAVE Club. She is always looking to better the school community and creates a welcoming environment for all students. Favorite memory of school: My favorite ones are the small moments that make any day better: lapping with friends in the hallways, visiting teachers during lunch, going to club meetings, et cetera. These are the things that made my high school experience better.

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Hot summer happenings By Dan AUBRey The summer 2022 arts and culture season is stepping out — despite current pandemic concerns — with a winning blend of concerts, stage shows, art openings, and festivals that provide hope and spirit. For example, take the return of the Princeton Festival. In addition to this major regional multi-arts event surviving the pandemic-induced hiatus that had upset other such events around the state and nation, it actually used the opportunity to deepen its community and artistic roots by merging with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra. The result is the continuation of an annual series of high quality classical concerts and opera that opens with a presentation of Kurt Weill’s “The Seven Deadly Sins.” It will be performed by Storm Large, a musician, actor, and writer who has performed vocally with national orchestras, funk singer George Clinton, and pop musicians k.d. lang and Rufus Wainwright. The presentation occurs on Friday, June 10. Also on the festival calendar are the pairing of two short operas, contempo-

rary American composer Derrick Wang’s “Scalia/Ginsburg,” inspired by two operaloving, ideologically opposed Supreme Court justices, and Mozart’s comic “The Impresario,” with the title character dealing with the demands of two divas, Saturdays, June 11 and 18, and Sunday, June 12; a “Stephen Sondheim Tribute,” Wednesday, June 15; and a full production of 20th century British composer Benjamin Britten’s comic opera “Albert Herring,” Friday and Sunday, June 17 and 19. Other musical offerings presented at Morven Museum and Trinity Church in Princeton include concerts featuring jazz, Broadway hits, and choral music. 609-258-2787 or www. princetonfestival.org

More Summer Sounds The Princeton University Summer Chamber Concerts returns with a fourpart series of free events at Princeton University’s Richardson Auditorium. The lineup starting in mid-June is as follows:

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SUMMER, continued from Page 2 Argus Quartet, based in New York City, presents String Quartet in D Major, Op. 1, No. 6 by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George; String Quartet No. 1, “Array,” Donald Crockett; and “Of Being,” Jessica Meyer, Thursday, June 16, at 7:30 p.m. Diderot String Quartet (with musicians based in New York and Chicago) presents a “Legacy of the Fugue” program featuring the “Art of the Fugue” by Bach and Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 13, by Felix Mendelssohn, Sunday, June 26, at 2 p.m.. Manhattan Chamber Players present the Piano Quartet in E flat major, K.493 by Mozart; Serenade in C Major for string trio, Op. 10, by Ernst von Dohnányi; and the Piano Quartet in E flat Major, Op. 47, by Robert Schuman, Friday, July 8, at 7:30 p.m. Zodiac Trio (an internationally known group founded by students at the Manhattan School of Music) performs music by Astor Piazzolla, Igor Stravinsky, George Gershwin, Béla Bartók, and others, Thursday, July 21, at 7:30 p.m. www.princetonsummerchamberconcerts.org *** The Edward T. Cone Composition Institute, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and Princeton University pro-

gram dedicated to the creation of new music through a week-long collaboration involving composers and orchestra, returns to the Princeton University Campus on July 17 and culminates in a public performance at Richardson Auditorium in Princeton on Saturday, July 23, at 8 p.m. www.njsymphony.org/institute *** Celebrating more than 25 years of community recitals, the Princeton University Carillon at the Graduate School on College Road West will again host a season of Sunday summer concerts for the surrounding community, 1 p.m., July through Labor Day. This year’s series, “When Music Meets the Sky,” is as follows: July 3, Geert D’hollander, Lake Wales, Florida; July 10, Paul Stelban, Philadelphia; July 17, Wade Fitzgerald, Philadelphia; July 24, Hunter Chase, Washington DC; July 31, Anna Kasprzycka, Gdansk, Poland; August 7, Claire Janezic (New Colleague Recitalist), Rochester, New York; August 14, The Treblemakers – Lisa Lonie & Janet Tebbel, Philadelphia; August 21, Cast in Bronze – the Tower Show; August 28, Princeton Carillon Studio Members; September 4, Robin Austin, Philadelphia. Community members are invited to bring blankets or lawn chairs to the Cleveland Tower and listen to the free presen-

tations, held rain or shine. www.princeton.edu/gradschool/studentlife/ residential/gradcollege/directions. *** Westminster Choir College’s annual CoOPERAtive returns for its three-week intensive program for opera performers and free programs for the public. The program starts on Sunday, July 3, and concludes with a final concert on Friday, July 22. A work in progress at press time, the schedule, venue site, and ticket information will soon appear at www.rider.edu/ events.

Jazzing It Up The region’s largest arts center and a small Trenton jazz spot are reaching high notes with the following offerings: McCarter Theatre’s “Jazz in June Festival” gets back in the groove after a two-year pandemic-related hiatus and is offering three weekends of concerts by top-notch musicians. Joshua Redman —- an award winning saxophonist with a jazz pedigree (noted Bay area saxophonist father and dancer mother), more than 20 albums, and a score of Grammy nominations — arrives with his trio on Friday, June 10, at 8 p.m. Christian Sands Quartet is led by an up-and-coming jazz artist who has been

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SUMMER, continued from Page 4 Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival. Friday, June 17, 8 p.m. Jazzmeia Horn arrives to demonstrate why the New York Times called her “among the most exciting young vocalists in jazz, with a proud traditionalism that keeps her tightly linked to the sound of classic figures like Nancy Wilson and Betty Carter, but a vivacity of spirit and conviction that places her firmly in the present.” Saturday, June 18, 8 p.m. Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap bring together two legendary performers —- Grammy and Tony Award-winning vocalist and the Grammy-winning pianist — for a night of solid jazz and artistry. Friday, June 24, 8 p.m. The Tyshawn Sorey Sextet is led by a Newark-born musician and composer who the New Yorker magazine called “an extraordinary talent who can see across the entire musical landscape.” Saturday, June 25, 8 p.m.

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2018 that specializes in performing traditional Irish, English, Appalachian, popular, and early classical music on historical and orchestral instruments makes a stop at the West Windsor Arts Council, Saturday, July 9, at 7 p.m. $30 to $35. www.westwindsorarts.org *** Mercer County Parks Summer Concerts turns the county’s festival grounds in West Windsor into an entertainment center starting in early July and continuing through August with the following lineup — all set from 6 to 9:30 p.m. R&B Night: Earth Wind & Fire Tribute, Friday, July 8; Dance Night: Epic Soul, Friday, July 15; Morris Day, Friday, July 22; Rock Night: Frontiers - The Ultimate Journey Tribute Band Friday, July 29; Soul Night: The Sensational Soul Cruisers, Friday August 5; Latin Night: Funk Salsa Urban, Friday, August 12; R&B Night: Grace Little, Friday, August 19; and Rock Night: Best of the Eagles, Friday, August 26. There is also the Latin Night: Kombo Latino, set for Sunday, July 17, 2 to 6 p.m. Mercer County Park, West Windsor. $5 to $10. www.mercercountyparks. org or mercercountyparks.org/#!/ festival-grounds-events

Summer Stages Summer theater is becoming a big thing in the region, thanks to the following presenters and groups: Music Mountain Theater, the Lambertville community theater company, is presenting a summer series of the following Broadway favorites: “Godspell,” May 27 to June 12, “La Cage Aux Folles,” June 17 to July 3; and “In The Heights,” July 8 to 24. Performances set for Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 3 and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. $23 to $25. www.musicmountaintheatre.org *** Kelsey Theater, the longstanding theater venue at Mercer County Community College in West Windsor, continues its partnerships with area theater groups to provide the following offerings: Shakespeare 70’s production of “Two Gentlemen of Verona,” June 10 through 19, and The Yardley Players’ rendition of the Broadway musical “Oliver!,” July 7 through 17. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. $18 to $20. 609-570-3333 or www.kelseyatmccc.org. *** American Repertor y Ballet, the region’s professional ballet company is

concluding its current season with “Movin’ + Groovin’,” an evening of world premieres by three contemporary choreographers. The program includes ARB and American Ballet Theater dancer Claire Davison’s work inspired by music by Fleetwood Mac; Madison Ballet’s artistic director Ja’ Malik’s “Moving to Bach”; and New York choreographer and Juilliard School creative associate Caili Quan’s piece inspired by how the body is affected during sleep. New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, Friday, June 3, 7 p.m., Saturday, June 4, 8 p.m., and Sunday, June 5, 2 p.m. $25 to $45. nbpac.org/movinandgroovin *** Princeton Summer Theater will return to the Hamilton-Murray Theater at Princeton University with a schedule of three full-length shows. First up is F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby,” adapted by Simon Levy, June 24 through 26 and June 30 through July 3. Following is Ken Ludwig’s “The Fox on the Fairway,” July 8 through 10 and 14 through 17. And the season concludes with Dominique Morisseau’s “Detroit ’67,” July 22 through 24 and 28 through 31. www.princetonsummertheater.org

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And don’t forget about your tickets to visit hidden summer gardens with the following: Hidden Gardens of Lambertville, an annual event celebrating its 24th year, is organized by the town-based Kalmia Club, a women-led civic organization that takes its name from a flower. Attendees have up to the night before to register and then pick up their official walking-tour map at the clubhouse at 39 York Street. $21. Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. kalmiaclub. org *** Set in the town created by the famed bridge-building company, the self-guided Roebling Garden Tour of this historic town originally populated by numerous immigrant workers starts at the Roebling Museum, 100 2nd Avenue, on Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.eventbrite. com/e/roebling-museum-garden-tourtickets-153549102499 *** The Bordentown Historical Society’s annual garden tour, featuring more than 21 gardens in the historic Colonial small city, is set for Saturday, June 25, 11 to 5 p.m. $20 ($18 for members). bordentownhistor y. org.

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‘Roberto Lugo: The Village Potter’ at Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton features work by the Philadelphia ceramicist, performance artist, and educator.

Summer Galleries The region’s museums and cultural organizations are also providing opportunities to get out with friends and families — or maybe even to head out alone to take a new look on life. Mor ven Museum & Garden in

Princeton. “Ma Bell: The Mother of Invention in New Jersey” features original historical artifacts pertinent to the many discoveries, products, and fields of work that comprised the Bell System in New Jersey from the 1920s to around 1984, when the Bell System monopoly divestiture cre-

ated the seven “Baby Bells” known as the Regional Bell Operating Companies. 55 Stockton Street, Princeton. Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $8 to $10. 609-924-8144 or www.mor ven. org. *** The New Jersey State Museum. Jaw Dropping World of Sharks uses specimens and artifacts from the museum collection to examine focus on the 400-millionyear history of our seaside neighbor. Also on view are “Written in the Rocks: Fossil Tales of New Jersey,” a showcase of fossils and New Jersey dinosaurs, and “American Perspectives: The Fine Art Collection,” featuring the work of important American and New Jersey artists. 205 West State Street, Trenton. Tuesdays through Sundays, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Free; donations requested. 609-2925420 or www.statemuseumnj.gov. *** Grounds For Sculpture. “Roberto Lugo: The Village Potter” highlights work by the Philadelphia ceramicist, performance artist, and educator. Lugo references traditional European and Asian decorative art, historically displayed as luxury items in wealthy homes. His surface treatment is a mixture of traditional design, graffiti, and portraiture, often including the faces of those that history leaves out,

focusing his representation on icons from BIPOC contemporary culture and history, as well as more personal works that point to his and his family’s personal experiences. On view through January 8, 2023. 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Timed entry required, $20. www.groundsforsculpture.org. *** The Princeton University Art Museum is operating two Princeton galleries while the main campus museum building is closed for construction. The Art on Hulfish space’s current exhibition is “Screen Time: Photography and Video Art in the Internet Age.” The exhibition of work by a global and intergenerational group of contemporary artists who explore the evolving role of video and photography in an era of digital communication and social media is on view through August 7. 11 Hulfish Street, Princeton. Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Free. Art@Bainbridge, on Nassau Street, presents “Body Matters / Martha Friedman,” a presentation of two new series of sculptures by the Princeton University faculty member and multi-media artist that were inspired by classic Egyptian, Greek, and Roman works and practices, and 20th century drawings of brain structures and nerves, through July 10. 158 Nassau Street, Princeton. Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. artmuseum.princeton.edu. *** Arts Council of Princeton. “Interwoven Stories: The Final Chapter” continues the community-based narrative stitching project created in March, 2016, by that year’s artist-in-resident Diana Weymar. The artist engaged community participants in stitching a fabric notebook and using needle and thread to share stories and memoires. After several other “chapters” of work, more than 300 pages of stories will be on view. Free. June 4 through July 2. 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org or 609-924-8777. *** West Windsor Arts Council. “By the Light of Day” is an exhibition featuring work by plein air artists working only in daylight. Still in development at press time, the show opens with a free reception on Friday, July 15 (time to be announced), and is on view through August 27. 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor. www.westwindsorarts.org.

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And let’s not forget the indoor and outdoor film offerings that range from the classic to the cutting edge: Princeton Garden Theater, the area’s nonprofit theater center, is augmenting its usual strong offerings of first run and classic films and lively arts series with summer Hollywood Summer Night series. MERCER COUNTY AND UCEDC PR ESENT Designed to show vintage films in the manner they were meant to be viewed – on the large screen in a theater – it’s an eclectic offering that includes the original 1962 FREE IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS TO HELP James Bond outing “Dr. No,” June 2; 1972’s MERCER COUNTY BUSINESSES REBOUND & THRIVE “The Godfather,” June 16; the 1938 Humphrey Bogart and James Cagney crime MERCERCOUNTY COUNTY CONNECTION CONNECTION film “Angels with Dirty Faces,” June 29; MERCER 957 33, HAMILTON SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER, HAMILTON, NJ 08690 1971 blaxploitation classic “Shaft,” July 27; HIGHWAY 957 HIGHWAY 33, HAMILTON SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER, and others. www.princetongardenthe08690 Business Reassessment HAMILTON, NJ Marketing Strategy atre.org. *** (click toBusiness register) Reassessment (click to register) Acme Screening Room, the LambertIN-PERSON WORKSHOP June 8, 2022 IN-PERSON WORKSHOP June 15, 2022 WORKSHOP June 8, 6:00 2022 ville nonprofit, is resuming its Carpool 6:00 pm –IN-PERSON 8:00 pm pm – 8:00 pm Series for the summer as well as introduc6:00 pm – 8:00 pm This workshop will review the basic principles of Small ing “The Midnight Society,” described as businesses should have a plan to marketing strategy, and experience, the application of the their experience, as well Smallcustomer businesses should have a plan to enhance their customer a late-night horror event hosted byenhance local “4Ps of marketing,” SWOT target as their customer-focused strategies coming as wellas their customer-focused strategies coming out of a crisis. analysis, This horror creators for local horror creators. marketing, as well as assist in making effective out of a crisis. This workshop reemphasizes workshop reemphasizes the fundamentals of business ownership, with a Screenings include cult classic and experlocal advertising choices, including social media, the fundamentals of business ownership, imental films by local filmmakers. The focus on refreshing the business plan for sustainability. as part of a complete digital marketing plan. with a focus on refreshing the business plan inaugural event is the June 3 screening of for sustainability. Basic Financial Statements & Proﬁ tability “‘Maximum Overdrive,” a VHS showing of “Lillith” (2019), and coffee and caramel Basic Financial Statements & June 22, Projecting Financial Results IN-PERSON WORKSHOP 2022 corn. www.acmescreeningroom.org Profitability (click to register) (click to register) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm *** IN-PERSON WORKSHOP June 22, 2022 IN-PERSON WORKSHOP June 29, 2022 The 27th annual New Jersey Internayour financial statements is fundamental for maintaining 6:00 pm -Understanding 8:00 pm 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm tional Film Festival festival takes place your business profitability, and to monitor what changes maybe necessary statements is Projecting financial results is critical in preparing on select Fridays, Saturdays, and Understanding Sunin theyour way financial you do business, in order to reach your financial goals. This fundamental for maintaining your business your business plan and in determining if the days between June 3 and 12. The hybrid workshop reviews the balance sheet, profi t & loss statement, and cash flow and to monitor what changes may business will be financially sustainable. This final event presents screenings online asprofitability, well statement. be necessary in the way you do business, in workshop in the series will focus on sales as in person at Rutgers University in New order to reach your financial goals. This projections, expense projections, and Brunswick. Strategy workshopMarketing reviews the balance sheet, profit & responsibly projecting your cash flow. A juried showcase of films from around loss statement, and cash flow statement. IN-PERSON WORKSHOP June 15, 2022 the world, the festival also highlights work

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Mediterranean chain restaurants are the new Five Guys. First came Mamoun’s Falafel, a Greenwich Village-based chain, on Witherspoon Street in Princeton, followed over the next few years by Texas-based Zoe’s Kitchen in Lawrence and D.C.-based The Simple Greek, in Hamilton. It is safe to say that the pace of growth in the sector is increasing. Last year, The Halal Guys (Manhattan) joined Zoe’s in Mercer Mall. Already this year, two more Mediterranean chains are poised to enter the fray: Taïm Mediterranean Grill, in Princeton Shopping Center, and Mezeh Grill, in Hamilton Town Center. Taïm, like Mamoun’s and The Halal Guys, is based in New York, while Mezeh started out as a mall food court spot in Maryland before quickly setting out to expand throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

Left: cauliflower shawarma pita from Taïm Mediterranean Grill. Right: mixed shawarma platter from Gyro King Grill in East Windsor. (Facebook photos.) One factor in the proliferation of Mediterranean franchises is its apparent adaptability of the cuisine to the Chipotle-style fast-casual restaurant model. All of the restaurants mentioned, with the exception of Mamoun’s, take the fastcasual approach.

The definition of Mediterranean cuisine can be a little hazy — not that long ago, many Italian restaurants took to calling themselves Mediterranean because of the oft-touted benefits of the Mediterranean diet — but most of the restaurants feature a range of dishes generally asso-

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Princeton Ballet School, the official school of American Repertory Ballet, nurtures dancers of all ages, providing them opportunity to develop their technique and artistry in a rewarding environment. The Princeton Ballet School Summer Intensive (ages 13 and up) attracts students from all over the globe to study with distinguished and inspiring faculty. Princeton Ballet School holds auditions throughout the United States and accepts video auditions from national and international students for the advanced program. Students in the Advanced Summer Intensive are also considered for the school’s year-round Trainee program, the direct feeder into American Repertory Ballet’s second company, ARB2, which is also ideal for post–high-school students looking

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Newly appointed artistic director of Madison Ballet, Ja’ Malik has been called a “choreographer to watch” by The New York Times. Describing his piece “Moving to Bach,” Malik says he was “inspired by both the dancers of ARB and Bach’s beautiful Sonata for Violin Solo No. 1.” Malik previously danced with North Carolina Dance Theater (now Charlotte Ballet), BalletX, Ballet Hispanico, in addition to working with Camille A. Brown (For Colored…at the Public Theater), Juel D. Lane, and College Dance Collective among others. Caili Quan is a New York-based choreographer and a creative associate at The Juilliard School. Her new piece for ARB is inspired by how the body is affected during sleep. “Sleep gives us a place to recover, but it is also where our minds choose memories to keep. It also allows us space to reminisce and dream,” she says. “The music

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AIRPORT continued from Page 1 current building will be demolished as part of the plan. After the project is done, passengers will be able to board flights without ever setting foot on the tarmac. Currently, passengers must walk outside between the terminal building and their airplane when boarding and leaving their plane. They also need to walk outside from the plane to a separate building to pick up their checked baggage after landing. In approving the project, The FAA issued a Finding of No Significant Impacts (FONSI), which documents the agency’s determination that the project does not have the potential for significant environmental impacts. “This is great news for TrentonMercer Airport and the many thousands of travelers who pass through our passenger facility,” said Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes. “The existing terminal at TrentonMercer Airport is about one-third the size it should be for the number of travelers currently using it,” Hughes said. “As we emerge from the coronavirus crisis, we expect an increasing demand for leisure travel, and nationwide and at TrentonMercer, we are seeing airlines adding new flights and reviving old ones.” In its approval, the FAA forecasted a 51% increase in flights from Mercer County, rising from 316,665 to 476,507 by the year 2035. Meanwhile, in February, Frontier Airlines—the company that flies out of Trenton-Mercer Airport—announced plans to merge with Spirit Airlines, which would create a massive discount airline, the fifth-largest carrier in the country. The merger, which would likely create even more flight traffic from the airport, faces an uncertain future. The deal must receive approval from federal regulators. In addition, JetBlue Airways last month launched a hostile takeover bid of Spirit Airlines. Spirit had previously rejected a $3.6-billion takeover offer from JetBlue in favor of the $2.9 billion deal with Frontier Airlines, citing regulatory concerns with the JetBlue offer. Spirit has set June 10 as the date for a shareholder vote on the merger. *** The new terminal will feature four passenger aircraft parking spots with boarding and hold room facilities and terminal apron improvements to facilitate the boarding and deboarding of aircraft. It will also include 10 ticket counters, three TSA screening lanes, expanded baggage make-up and claim facilities, passenger waiting areas, concession areas, passenger circulation and building support spaces. Another major improvement on the

site will be the construction of a parking garage within walking distance of the new terminal building in order to meet increased need resulting from the new terminal. The airport’s interior road network will be reconfigured to improve circulation throughout the site, and the existing parking lots will be reconfigured to replace spaces lost as a result of the construction of the new terminal. There is no land acquisition involved with the project, which will be constructed in two areas within the airport’s existing 1,345-acre property. The new building, expanded aircraft apron (the area designated for the parking of aircraft and the loading and unloading of passengers) terminal access road, parking lot reconfiguration, and new parking garage are planned for development near the existing terminal building. The existing aircraft rescue and firefighting building will be relocated south of the Runway 24 end along Scotch Road. According to county officials, the purpose of a new terminal is to better accommodate current airport users and to meet forecasted demands through the year 2035. A new terminal would address the needs of all aspects of airport functions such as baggage handling, TSA checkpoints and baggage screening, airline operations, and improved customer comforts such as concessions, waiting areas and restrooms. There is no plan or proposal for new or longer runways, and the airport size would remain exactly as it is today. In its approval, the FAA detailed the limitations of the current airport. It said the existing terminal is in various stages of aging and disrepair. Examples it cited included: the heating, ventilation air conditioning systems; plumbing; roofing; and windows. The building also does not comply with standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act. The existing terminal was constructed in 1975 prior to implementation of current TSA requirements, and as such, the TSA checkpoint does not meet standards. “The general building structure of the existing terminal building is undersized for current and forecast activity,” said the FAA. “Due to the under sizing, there is an external baggage facility and the airport leases space off airport property to house administrative offices and law enforcement.” The FONSI also states that there is inadequate space for hold rooms, restrooms, concessions, airline offices and operations, TSA screening, baggage drop/screening, and baggage claims. “The existing terminal consists of additions that were added over time, resulting in an inefficient layout that impacts passenger flow and creates

passenger congestion,” said the FAA. they relate to environmental, social and “The split-level design of the existing economic impacts. terminal building has different grade Environmental concerns are addressed changes and there is no direct line of in the FONSI by David Fish, director travel.” of the FAA Eastern Region Airports Melinda Montgomery, the manager Division. “The FAA has determined of the Trenton-Mercer Airport, has said that environmental and other relevant that the airport’s current facility lacks a concerns presented by interested number of modern amenities including agencies and the general public have facial recognition technology so that been addressed in the Environmental passengers don’t have to hand over their Assessment. The FAA believes that with identification documents, and a new respect to the proposed action, there interface for checked baggage drop-off. are no outstanding environmental issues “The current facility lacks the within FAA’s jurisdiction to be studied.” space requirements to perform He also said: “After careful and these improvements,” she said. “The thorough consideration of the facts… bathrooms are small. The entire terminal I find that the proposed Federal action is small.” is consistent with existing national “If we can just get the people of the environmental policies and objectives as region to the popular places they want set forth in Section 101 of the National to go with less trouble and more smiles, Environmental Policy Act and other it will be perfect,” she said. “We are not applicable environmental requirements Philly, we are not Newark. They are great and will not significantly affect the quality airports for what they do, but what we of the human environment.” have is convenient and nice.” Not everyone agrees with that “It’s an economic powerhouse,” assessment, though. A group calling Montgomery added. “It’s a fascinating themselves Trenton Threatened Skies 1,345 acres of economic development, has been formed to oppose the expansion because if you look at a map, it is mostly project. green space, it’s mostly open space.” “The FAA‘s suddenly issuing a FONSI, Ewing Mayor Bert Steinmann said he’s despite overwhelming evidence and looking forward to the project “going full serious community concern about steam ahead. I know that there’s a lot of environmental threats, clears the way for a demand for it.” massive five-fold increase in the size of the The mayor said that although some Trenton-Mercer Airport terminal,” said residents living near the airport are George Polgar of Trenton Threatened opposed to the expansion, he feels it will a prepared statement. “This is DanSkies and DeeinPracht be a net positive for Ewing Township and an example of the behind-the-scenes Mercer County overall. manipulation of the process that serves “It will be good, specifically more for bureaucrats and political interests, while the county, but in some instances also ignoring the most urgent priority to When it comes to cremation, there are many options to consider – from Ewing Township, because basically all protect all citizens.” traditional services to contemporary celebrations. Regardless of your choice, the services that are being provided to Polgar said that according to Frontier have come from this area. The government reports, PFAS (a forever we will help you and your family ensure that your ceremony is a reﬂection of mechanical stuff, the food and anything chemical that has been found to cause the person you are and the life you’ve lived. To learn more, please contact us. else that is related to airport-type business cancer) contamination has been found have been impacted in a positive way from on airport property threatening streams “My reflected in runoff participated in a meaningful themhusband’s being here.personality Whether it’s was the hotels, and flowing directly into the tribute and restaurants or service organizations, like Delaware River, which provides drinking everything from his clothing to the artwork procession highlighted by hundreds of the food providers, and things like that water millions of million people. He said on his bike. When he died unexpectedly, bikes. It was a day dedicated to Dan. For have been very positive. It has helped our that there has been no commitment to our funeral helped plan a upme, was anproperty event that comfort businesses quitedirector bit.” clean the itairport prior brought to The approval by the FAA followed construction, and that a recent news celebration that symbolized just who Dan during tragedy. Our funeral director knew the preparation of an Environmental report on PFAS contamination in was. Family, friends and even the community exactly what we needed.” Assessment that included: data Pennington might be linked to the airport collection; development and analysis of as the source. Contact your local NFDA member, who knows the value of creating a meaningful funeral service. The Huber - Moore Funeral Home alternatives; identification and analysis “There is no excuse for not doing the Dawn Moore, Grief Recovery Specialist of environmental impacts of the proposed appropriate environmental studies,” terminal; and several public hearings. 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Jennifer Nasta Zefutie and Peter Bisgaier are co-founders of Pegasus Theatre Company, which moved to Bordentown in 2022. that for ourselves.” Though Saint Mary School closed in 2013, St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church still uses the space for events and religion classes. Zefutie says they have worked out an arrangement that benefits both parties. “Since their need to be in that space is fairly limited, they were looking for a way to use the space,” she says. “They had been renting it out for parties and that kind of thing. When we saw how perfectly it would work for us, we thought maybe we could plan out an agreement where

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we’ll give them the dates when we want to be able to hold productions or classes, and otherwise it’s the church’s space for whatever they need to do there.” Pegasus has agreed to help the church stage some of its events with a performance element, such as the annual nativity show during the holidays. Pegasus also helped St. Mary’s stage their Passion for the Good Friday mass, and they will provide assistance for the church’s summer bible school. “It’s like a partnership,” Zefutie says. “We’re helping each other fulfill needs that we have.” Pegasus’ arrangement with the WWAC only allowed for two shows per season. Now, they plan to produce four productions per season — three intended for adult audiences, and one family-friendly show. The first show planned for the 2022-23 season is God of Carnage, a play written by Yasmine Reza and translated from French by Christopher Hampton. “God of Carnage is a show that Jennifer and I both love and have wanted to do for years, so it was an easy choice for our first production,” Bisgaier says. “We think it will really show off what we can do. It’s a comedy, but it gets a little nasty — it’s fun and it’s human, it’s 90 minutes with no intermission so you get in and you get out. It’s really going to be four wonderful actors going at one another for 90 minutes.” The second show planned for the upcoming season is Murray the Elf and the Case of the Missing Mistletoe, Dec. 2–23. Murray is billed as a familyfriendly Christmas show about an elf detective at the North Pole who solves crimes for Mrs. Claus. “It’s a series of shows that are all written by a friend of mine (Bill D’Agostino), and have been produced previously at other theater companies,” Bisgaier says. “One actor plays Murray, and the other actor plays everyone that Murray encounters. We wanted to do a family

friendly Christmas show, but we didn’t want to do A Christmas Carol. This is great because even if you’re not a celebrator of Christmas you can still really enjoy it. We’re hoping it’s a success because we want to bring back Murray every year.” Bisgaier is set to direct the first two productions, with Zefutie taking the reins for the third show, Marjorie Prime, which will take the stage Feb. 17 through March 5. “Marjorie Prime is a family drama cloaked in a science-fiction world,” Zefutie says. “It really explores what makes us human and how much of humanity can technology replace.” The fourth play is scheduled for a run next May 12 through 28, but the name has not yet been revealed. Bordentown residents Jonathan and Chrissy Martin are long-time members of the company, and Jonathan is slated to direct this show. “We are contractually obligated not to announce the name of the play until June 1, but we can assure you that it is a very touching, moving dramatic piece that makes you laugh and cry,” Bisgaier says. “It’s just a beautiful piece that we’ve wanted to do for a really long time.” An interesting aspect of Pegasus’ residence at Saint Mary School is that the performance space is in the school’s old gymnasium. “We’re basically creating a theater inside the gymnasium,” Bisgaier says. “We like to have a small stage, a small audience and that allows us to really engage with the audience. We will be building this space, so I think people will really surprised when they come in and see what we’ve built.” In addition to the four stage productions, Pegasus also plans to host two camps this summer at the school. The first is a one-week Intro to Acting camp for kids ages 6 to 8, scheduled for Aug. 15 through 19. “We will do a lot of theater games, do all kinds of activities and exercises — a lot of playing and being silly but it really does introduce the kids to theater techniques and the concept of being on stage,” Bisgaier says. The second camp is a two-week camp called Let’s Write a Play, scheduled for Aug. 22 through Sept. 2. In that camp, kids ages 9 through 14 will collaborate on every aspect of a theater production, from writing a play to casting it, rehearsing it and producing it on stage. “I find that the kids, because they’ve created the show from day one, their level of ownership over the piece and their level of pride is amazing,” Bisgaier says. “It’s a great process because it’s an opportunity for kids to shine in all these different ways.” Registration for the camps is open now. More information on the camps and the 2022-23 Pegasus season is online at pegasustheatrenj.org.

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Bordentown senior outfielder Rees Pillik raised his batting average from .216 to the low .400s this season. (Photo by Rich Fisher.) By Rich Fisher While the number of American Legion baseball teams is growing smaller and smaller in New Jersey, there are still players who want to play it and utilize it for their upcoming high school season. Bordentown High senior Rees Pillik is one of those players. Entering the Scotties’ May 23 game with Sterling, the senior was hitting .443, which trailed sophomore sensation Luke Guire by 10 points. Pillik led the team in hits (31), RBI (22) and home runs (two) and was tied with Guire with five doubles. “The fact that he’s swinging so well doesn’t really surprise me,” Bordentown coach Chris Glenn said. “He’s got a nice swing, he had a nice swing last year as a junior.” But he hit .216 last year. What happened? “It was a little bit about getting experience over the summer,” Glenn continued.

“He played a lot with the (Post 26) Legion team. He got a lot of reps, a lot of at-bats. I think that built him confidence wise and you’re seeing it now. He started the season well and it’s just been building.” Pillik put in a ton of work in the off-season and summer. He got a lot done with acclaimed hitting coach Jerry Salzano, and also felt playing for Post 26 aided him. Pillik ended up leading all regulars with an average in the low .400s. “I really think it was just the work I put in and my confidence level,” he said. “I hit fifth in the lineup, I knew I was one of the youngest kids on the team but I had to help out. I just wanted to put my bat on the ball and it helped out.” It was also during last summer that Pillik had to learn a new position, which proved serendipitous considering where he ended up playing this spring. “He played in the infield and as a sophomore was getting reps there before Covid,” Glenn said. “Last year he was

ties first scrimmage, he was surprised. He was also excited. “I guess it’s going pretty well so far,” he said. “I definitely had to ask coach what he required of me to be number one. I know my hitting style isn’t what a number one hitter is supposed to look like. So I talked to coach, I put what I usually do together with what he wants me to do and just tried to do the best I could.” A right-handed hitter, Pillik gets many of his hits to right field, admitting that he’s not big on turning on a pitch. “It’s really like an inside joke with my team that I can’t pull that well, so a lot of my hits I try to put into right field and put it in gaps,” he said. “I’m more confident going to the right side” Baseball has always been a part of Pillik’s life. He started in the Bordentown Little League before playing travel with the West Jersey Wildcats (playing for his dad), the Hamilton A’s Elite and the Mercer Makos. Unfortunately, his career will end next year. A National Honor Society member with a 4.3 grade point average, Rees is headed for Rowan to major in Engineering and, more specifically, Computer Engineering. “I always had a passion for computers, technology and working with my hands,” Pillik said. “Engineering is a pretty big thing, you can’t really do both engineering and sports.” And while it’s a shame his scholastic baseball career is ending, Rees can take solace in the fact his final year was a good one. “He’s a real nice kid and a hard worker,” Glenn said. “I know last year there were guys we had coming back, he was kind of stuck in the middle of where he wanted to be but he always worked hard. He just loves the game, he always wanted to get in that starting spot and once he did, he’s been thriving with it.” And he has been the perfect example that American Legion baseball can still be valuable to high school players.

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working out a lot at second but there were some opportunities for him to get some playing time in the outfield so we made that move.” In legion, he had no other choice but to play outfield as Bordentown was set at second base. “I played right field, Pillik said. “I kind of found an attachment to that and I was pretty good at it. It can be a little boring but I have a lot of fun out there.” Once again, his summer paid dividends this spring as Glenn decided to use him full time in right field. Due to the experience he picked up in legion, Pillik adapted. “He’s been getting better,” Glenn said. “It was a transition for him because he’s an infielder. Moving to the outfield is not always an easy thing to do. Each time out he’s improving.” Pillik had to make yet another adjustment. He hit near the bottom of the lineup for the Scotties last year and in the middle of the lineup for Post 26. This year, he was elevated to leadoff but was not the prototypical leadoff hitter. Pillik doesn’t have great speed, and he’s not used to taking pitches to try and gain a walk or show his teammates what the opposing hurler is throwing. “We’re not a quick team anyway but going through the preseason I kind of tried a couple guys there,” Glenn said. “I saw the way he was swinging the bat. I wanted to get guys on ahead of Conor Bell who produced for us last year. I said ‘Let’s go with this and see what happens.’ I put him and Luke at one and two and right from the get-go it took off. “I was pleasantly surprised, because I wasn’t sure he was gonna adapt to that leadoff spot. That’s not an easy spot to jump into, especially when you don’t have that much varsity experience. But from game one he took off with it. He’s not your classic leadoff guy but to his credit he’s made it work for him.” Pillik admitted that when he saw his name at the top of the lineup in the Scot-

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Mary Street is one of those quaint streets in Bordentown where colorful row houses are attached like the pearls on a necklace. Each pearl in the neighborhood is individually unique with appearances in all shapes and sizes. This is the case with one home that happens to be the narrowest in the state. Built in 1890, the home measures just 11 and a half feet wide. More than likely, it was built to fill the space between two homes, rather than creating an alley. Another interesting home is a simple cottage with flanking wings. The property maintains a postage-stamp sized yard where its neighbors are devoid of such luxury. Built in 1854, it was the long-time residence of William and Susan Waters. Born in Binghamton, New York, in 1823, Susan and her younger sister Amelia grew up in a loving Quaker environment with their parents, Lark and Sally Moore. A cooper by trade, the Moores were firm believers in a good education but couldn’t afford to pay for their daughters’ tuition when they moved to Friendsville, Pennsylvania to attend the prestigious Friendsville Boarding School for Females. As a result, young Susan, demonstrating a natural ability for the pen and paintbrush, paid the tuitions through art created for her natural history class. This is the only known documented artistic instruction that she received during her life. In 1841, she married a local boy from Friendsville named William Waters. Like her family, William encouraged her to develop her talent to its fullest extent as a portrait painter. However, it wasn’t long before William’s physical well being deteriorated to the point that he had no choice but to quit the mercantile business where he worked. Any income for the couple’s livelihood squarely rested on Susan’s shoulders. The situation proved to be both a blessing and a burden. From 1843-45, Susan traveled by carriage with art supplies and paint to nearby towns along the border of New York State and Pennsylvania, in the hope that potential customers would sit for her portraits. After knocking on doors in towns like Cannonsville, Kelloggsville, Oxford, Berkshire and Richford, she quickly gained recognition as a very fine artist.

Susan Waters painting, “The Lincoln Children,” 1845. Painting on fabric, using cotton or linen, she would draw the outline of her subject directly on a light-colored background to resemble skin tone. Then she inserted the facial features. Her particular attention to detail meant applying white accents to the eyes, nose, cheeks, and mouth followed by thinly veiled contours of dark shadowing to give the oil portrait texture and balance. Finally, later portraits were set against outdoor landscapes instead of a column or interior drapery. This theme would be prevalent as her art style changed. In 1852, Susan and her husband moved to Bordentown. Although they didn’t know much about the town, they did know that it had a strong faith-based affiliation with the Religious Society of Friends. In 1854, they bought land on Mary Street for $150 and built a simple cottage. However, they only stayed a year before deciding to move to Iowa where a relative resided. In turn, the relative bought the home as a formality in the event that Susan and her husband ever decided to return. After settling in the Midwest Quaker community for several years, they did not return to Bordentown, but chose to move back to Friendsville. It wasn’t until after the turbulence of the Civil War ended

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that they finally returned and bought back their cottage. The war had changed the mood of the country and shifted the national economy from an agricultural society to an industrial society. In essence, this also changed Susan’s perspective about art. Her career as a portrait artist now focused on sophisticated images of

animals and still life. As she watched noisy factories grow and plumes of constant smoke from brick stacks rise above the Bordentown skyline, she brought sheep into her back yard, constructed a deer pen, and began to paint them on canvas in a naturalist style that was never attempted by artists before. Other subjects like dogs, cows, fowl, chipmunks, and squirrels were often drawn in playful scenes thus becoming part of her artistic portfolio. The greatest triumph of Susan’s career came in 1876, when she was honored with an invitation to showcase some of her artwork in both the Women’s Pavilion and the Art Pavilion at the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. Known as “Pets of the Studio,” this series of animal paintings were fondly admired by the public. Although she managed to collect several hundred dollars for her reasonably priced creations, she reserved the right to paint one copy each of her blue ribbon winners. She was not attracted to the desire of wealth but rather to the desire of achievement in knowing that her paintings graced the fireplaces of many homes. Since she did not have any children of her own, she considered her creations as substitutes that were lovingly nurtured and maintained by those willing to display them. It is no wonder then that she became an early proponent of animal rights as well as the women’s suffrage movement. In 1871, she was elected as recording secretary of the New Jersey Women’s Suffrage Association. In 1893, her husband passed away, leaving the cottage on Mary Street in his will to her. She resided in the home until 1899 when she moved to a care facility for Quakers in Trenton. The following year, she died and was buried in the Bordentown Cemetery alongside her husband and parents. She left the majority of her estate and personal effects to her niece, the only child of her sister. Her paintbrush never rested against a canvas again. It’s unclear as to how many paintings she accomplished during her life time. Only 80 or so survive and can be found in many art museums and private collections, including the Bordentown area. Her legacy to the world exceeded more than her impact on art. It’s fighting for what’s right and being accepted as an equal.

Photo of Susan Waters courtesy of the Doug Kiovsky is the vice president of the Bordentown Historical Society. Bordentown Historical Society.

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