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Children’s Home Society, Kidsbridge join forces

By SUe FerrArA

Local parents with children in Pre-K to 8th grade are likely to be familiar with a Mercer County program known as Kidsbridge— a 27-year-old endeavor with a mission “to provide young people with a foundation to grow as empathetic individuals who become positive advocates for themselves and others, empowering them to challenge racism, bias, bullying, and other forms of discrimination.”

Since 2002, West Windsor resident Lynne Azarchi has led Kidsbridge as executive director, curriculum designer, promoter, and the champion of the idea that all children can learn to be kind and caring to one another. But as with many orchestras, there comes a time when the maestro hands the baton to a new conductor.

That happened earlier this year when Kidsbridge found a new home under the auspices of the Children’s Home Society, a

Trenton-based nonprofit which started in 1894. Azarchi will stay on for the foreseeable future, but the management of the program will now be the job of CHS administrator Mike Roseborough, who joined CHS in June 2022, after working with the Princeton-area YMCA.

Born in New Jersey, Roseborough, by his own admission, has lived in many Garden State locales.

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WW native’s paintings on exhibit

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Viewing the dreamlike landscapes of Elizabeth (“Liz”) Roszel-Aubrey, you might not easily guess her source of inspiration.

These paintings, which can been seen in the Gallery at Pennswood Village in nearby Bucks County through May 7, seem to portray a quaint village, perhaps in the French countryside or an imaginary world.

There are gently rolling hills, orange roofs, stucco facades, pink skies, and idiosyncratic architecture whose lines are never straight.

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Before the pandemic, Aubrey commuted daily on the New Jersey Turnpike. It was the sprawl of warehouses and development that inspired these scenes, she recently told a packed house in the auditorium at the Newtown, Pennsylvania retirement community where the gallery is located. She would make sketches out the window of her car, she said. “Someone else was behind the wheel,” she quickly assured her audience.

Aubrey (if the name sounds familiar, it is because she is married to Dan Aubrey, who is arts editor/writer at Community News Service, the

company that publishes the News) categorizes her body of work into “townscapes,” “landscapes,” “New Jersey roadway studies,” and “urban art studies.” Even the urban art studies seem to suggest an area at the outskirts of town, when there is not much density.

It is a long road from the views along the Turnpike to the enchanting world created by the Bordentown-based artist. After enlarging her sketch in a process using Mylar, Aubrey toys with the composition, sometimes up to a year before she is

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High School South senior Manidhar Yeluri, pictured above, was recognized at the 61st Annual George Wah Scholar-Leader-Athlete Dinner on March 12, 2023. To read more about Yeluri, turn to page 11.

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For more than 15 years, Ms. Warfel’s practice has focused on assisting victims of nursing home abuse and negligence. She has been a featured speaker and panelist regarding issues in nursing home litigation and has worked to obtain favorable decisions on behalf of nursing home residents, including a notable case involving forced arbitration. Her efforts have resulted in millions of dollars for her injured clients. Together, PR&A and Ms. Warfel will provide unrelenting representation to nursing home clients to ensure they are compensated fairly.

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On land they purchased in the 1920s, her grandparents raised chickens, turkeys, potatoes and soy. Subsequent to their lives, the farm was turned into the Princeton Oaks housing development.

“Everywhere you looked there was farmland,” she recollects. She remembers being able to smell the manure from Walker Gordon Farm in nearby Plainsboro, where as a child she visited the Rotolactor, or cow merry-go-round—a mechanized system for milking cows that became a popular tourist attraction. The odor of manure would be commingled with the scents of perfume being developed at Firmenich, also in Plainsboro. A funky result, for sure.

“West Windsor was very different back then,” she says. One senses that that world, or a fond memory of that world, is still alive in her head. It is channeled in her paintings, suggested by the barns and silos.

ences. Before the pandemic, I drove down the Turnpike each day. Along the way, new warehouses were being built at an alarming pace. Yet no matter what, there is evidence of nature still working to maintain a balance.”

Her father, Malcom Roszel, a one-time mayor of West Windsor, was a contractor involved in the development of Carnegie Center. His numerous civic engagements include the Princeton area YMCA Board of Directors, Princeton United Fund, West Windsor Board of Education, and the American Legion. Roszel Road in West Windsor is named for him. Aubrey’s mother, a teacher and reading specialist, encouraged her to become an artist, as did the art teachers at Dutch Neck School. “The teachers recognized my strength” in art.

After graduating a semester early from Princeton High School (West Windsor didn’t yet have its own high school), Aubrey went to Mercer County Community College before starting at the University of Colorado. Her bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, with a special in art history, came through Thomas Edison State College. She had earned enough credits prior to that, but needed to present a thesis. It was feminist art scholar, artist, and curator Judith K. Brodsky who gave Aubrey’s thesis the approval it needed.

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“I claim North Brunswick as home,” he said, “because I went to high school there.” Currently, he lives in Middlesex Borough.

The Children’s Home Society has a long history of helping children and families. Organized in 1894 by the Rev. M.T. Lamb, an article in the New Brunswick Daily Times, dated on July 19 that year, noted the primary mission was to find homes for children without parents.

This was done with the assistance of local boards, who vetted potential adoptive parents. The role and mission of the organization has grown; next year, CHS will mark 130 years of serving Mercer County children in need. The organization clearly states its mission as “Saving Children’s Lives and Building Healthy Families.”

As an agency, Roseborough said, CHS is “everything children and families.” CHS has clinical programs and social work programs as well as a mobile WIC program.

The nonprofit still honors its original mission and facilitates adoptions. CHS also runs Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

Kidsbridge has had several homes during its existence, starting in Trenton. In 2006, Azarchi found the organization a home at The College of New Jersey.

By 2017, the college could no longer host the program, and Kidsbridge moved at the Ewing Township Senior and Community Center.

Azarchi kept the program alive through the pandemic, but shortly before the organization’s 2022 Awards Ceremony, there was a flood in the center. The time had come, once again, to re-evaluate and look to the future.

In the meantime, CHS had again landed a $3.5 million Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant from the U.S. Department of Education. This is the ninth time CHS has secured this grant.

Created by Congress 25 years ago, the grant was renamed in 2020 in honor of Lowey, a Congresswoman from New York, who served from 1989-

2021. The renaming, said a department spokesperson, recognizes Lowey’s “advocacy and commitment to afterschool programming.”

The grant money allows CHS to broaden its reach in providing afterschool activities for students. The organization has a statewide presence, but at the moment, focuses most of its work in Trenton.

The main offering, called Lights On Afterschool, is a STEAM-focused offering that serves 200 Trenton students in grades 4 through 8. The program has been well attended; however, postpandemic, Roseborough said, CHS staff asked for programming to address the social emotional needs of students.

“Our fourth graders are going through a lot of challenges,” Roseborough said. “They were 2nd graders at the start of the pandemic.” He noted the staff has seen a lack of emotional regulation. Students are quick to anger, he said, and they are quick to respond physically.

“We are seeing a lot of cyberbullying,” Roseborough said. “We have kids with phones who will drop pictures to a group. There are academic struggles. We are talking about reading levels which are severely subpar. You can tell the kids have no idea what to do with everything going on.”

Roseborough also noted: “There has been a lot of loss in the community; there are homes which are in a lot messier situations than before.”

CHS had a need and Kidsbridge had a robust set of lessons for what is called SEL–Social Emotional Learning. Over the years, Azarchi has designed lessons to address a number of critical issues kids face while growing up.

The Kidsbridge curriculum covers empathy, stereotype awareness, religious diversity, moral reasoning, empowerment and mindfulness. Conversations began with Azarchi and Roseborough about uniting program offerings.

The result? Bringing Kidsbridge into CHS was essentially a no-brainer.

“Typically, our funding has come from local and regional foundations,” Azarchi said. “We also have a yearly fundraising dinner.”

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Yeluri honored at scholar-leader-athlete event

By Rich Fisher

Amidst the long table that seated each school’s honoree at the 61st Annual George Wah Scholar-Leader-Athlete Dinner, chances are pretty good that Manidhar “Money” Yeluri was the least experienced football player in the lineup.

But that didn’t stop the High School South senior from making an immediate impact for the WW-P team while playing his first year of football last fall. He not only became an instant leader in his own reserved way; but displayed all the other qualities needed to deserve a trip to the Wah dinner, hosted by the Delaware Valley Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame on March 12 at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal.

“This award means a lot to me because it gave me confidence and made me openminded to try new things and pursue different opportunities given to me,” the man called Money said. “This award represents the effort and the dedication I put into my

team – coming to almost every practice, talking to my coach about school work I have to finish, and also having good sportsmanship on and off of the field.”

While doing all that; Yeluri displayed a solid work ethic that rubbed off on his teammates.

“Money was a hard worker and a quiet leader,” coach Bill Furlong said. “He led by actions rather than bravado. He quietly showed up every day, worked hard and simply got better every day. Money helped our program take a big step forward both on the scoreboard and on the practice field with his selfless attitude. He would play any role or position he was asked to play to make the team better.”

Yeluri was mainly a man in the trenches, as he played guard and tackle on the offensive line and nose guard on the defensive line. His decision to enter the ferocious

world of football so late in his high school career came from a general interest in exploring everything possible.

“When I first started high school I wanted to try new sports and activities the school offered,” he explained. “I first tried diving during my freshman year. After that, I joined track and field but it got canceled because of Covid. During my two academic years at home, I tried staying active by exercising and biking.

“When I got back to school I wanted to try out more sports that I had never played before. I joined wrestling and I really liked it. A friend recommended that I also try out football. When I signed up I never thought it could be so special and memorable during my senior year.”

Through it all, Money still managed to maintain a 3.8 grade point average while taking part in numerous other organizations

and activities.

“Manidhar is a true renaissance man,” said Furlong, referring to his various sports, a 3.8 grade point average, his dedication to the Eagle Scouts and the fact he splits time between WW-PS and Mercer County Technical School, where he studies Architecture and Engineering.

According to his Senior Language teacher, Kerry Kemo, Yeluri displays the same qualities in the classroom as he does on the field.

“Money has been a pleasure to have in class this year,” Kemo said. “He earned an A in the first marking period and currently has an A in the second. Money is a responsible, respectful young man who contributes to class in a positive manner. He works well independently, and also is a valuable partner and small group member.”

Yeluri certainly lives up to Furlong’s Renaissance Man description, as his musical talents seemingly have no limits. He plays the trombone and is a member of the School

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“When I was a kid I used to play the piano and after a while I started to listen to instrumental and rock music which made me want to switch to the guitar for six years,” he said. “For school I played the trombone for two years and then switched to choir for the majority of my middle school and high school years.”

Music and athletics are only the tip of Yeluri’s “interests iceberg” as enjoys collecting, traveling, driving, camping, Ultimate Frisbee, basketball, swimming, weight lifting, mountain biking and ice skating. He has also been in the WW-PS student government for four years; and his eloquence earned him the Toastmasters Public Speaking Award.

And then there is Money’s community service.

the Eagle Scouts, sine he considers making that rank his proudest accomplishment.

“Achieving Eagle Scout took seven years to accomplish through my middle and high school years,” he said. “This accomplishment is essential because I had to earn 22 different merit badges and complete seven Boy Scout ranks. I have dedicated a part of my high school years to meeting this achievement and making it happen.”

That dedication, along with everything else he does, makes the days pretty crowded for Yeluri. It takes a strong will to maintain the rigorous schedule of athletics, academics and his various other activities.

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His volunteer work includes the Scouting for Food Drive at the Plainsboro Municipal Building, helping senior citizens, participating in the Rise Against Hunger program sponsored by West Windsor Volunteer Fire Co., and the Chapel Clean-up at West Windsor Chapel. He was also Patrol Leader for Troop 66 and Den Chief for Pack 66 during his 12 years in the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Eagle Scouts. For his Eagle project, he built shelves for the community GreenHouse.

“I enjoy volunteering as a hobby and as a part of Boy Scouts,” he said. “I find happiness, comfort and relaxation when volunteering. I help out senior citizens in my neighborhood by fixing doors, fertilizing grass, etc. I have also been given many opportunities for volunteering. As an Eagle Scout I have volunteered for more than 50 hours at various organizations and events.”

It’s no wonder Money gives his time to

“I have managed my time well by prioritizing my commitment to my team and keeping up on any assignments I have during my day,” he said. “I write all my tasks I have to do during my day and make sure that they are completed on time. I used to have a difficult time managing my time but becoming independent and being a part of a team made me learn how to budget my time.”

Although Yeluri has not yet decided on his college, he plans on majoring in Architecture, which drew his interest due to its rich history behind famed masterpieces such as the Vanderbilt mansions.

“I aim to become an architect to preserve the culture and emotion behind architecture and what drives the movement further to create a lasting impact,” Yeluri said. “I can use math and especially trigonometry in my college to help on the foundations of architecture with math concepts and methods. In my college area, I will use a lot of geometry and other math skills relating to shapes and 3d figures.”

And rest assured, he will be finding other things to do outside of his major. When it comes to Money, he wants to be invested in as many things as possible.”

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New Name and Major Expansion for CAPITAL HEALTH CARDIOLOGY PRACTICE

Capital Health Medical Group’s outpatient cardiology practice has seen significant expansion in recent years to meet the growing heart health needs of residents in the Mercer and Bucks county region. As part of the practice’s evolution and advancement, Mercer Bucks Cardiology has joined Capital Health Medical Group and, combined with the practice formerly known as Capital Health – Heart Care Specialists, is now collectively called Capital Health Cardiology Specialists.

With office locations in Columbus, Hamilton, Hopewell Township, Lawrenceville, and Robbinsville in New Jersey and Newtown in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, patients have greater access to board certified cardiology specialists.

“As Capital Health – Heart Care Specialists, our team of expert providers has been known for providing advanced interventional cardiology, cardiac imaging, electrophysiology, structural heart interventions and preventive cardiology services to patients in Central New Jersey and Lower Bucks County in Pennsylvania,” said Dr. Joshua Eisenberg, chief medical officer of Capital Health Medical Group and medical director of the Capital Health Heart & Vascular Institute. “Mercer Bucks Cardiology has had a similar mission in local communities for 25 years, and by joining us under one banner as Capital Health Cardiology Specialists, our greatly expanded team gives residents throughout Mercer, Bucks and Burlington counties even greater access to the advanced care they need to help promote heart healthy living.”

Providers at Capital Health Cardiology Specialists include board certified cardiology experts who are highly trained in interventional cardiology, cardiac imaging, electrophysiology, structural heart interventions and preventive cardiology. Working closely with patients’ primary care providers and referring physicians, they provide complete and accurate evaluations of cardiac conditions and ensure continuity of care.

All Capital Health Medical Group offices use a shared electronic medical records system, which allows providers to access medical records on a secure network, making it convenient for patients to continue their care

across the network of primary and specialty care providers. Patients can also manage their health easier using Capital Health Medical Group’s patient portal, which allows patients to conveniently access information about any of their office visits online.

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Colorectal Screening: When Do I Need a Colonoscopy?

Colorectal cancer numbers are unfortunately rising in young people – meaning before 50 years old. The reason is not clear, but it goes to show why it’s more important than ever to understand screening recommendations and processes, and how they are crucial to your health.

Abnormal cells that form into polyps in the body take about 10 to 15 years to potentially develop into colorectal cancer. By screening and identifying these abnormal cells and polyps through tests such as a colonoscopy, you and your physician can intervene and remove them before they have the chance to turn into cancer. In addition to detection and intervention, screening can also find colorectal cancer early, when it’s smaller and easier to treat.

Screening Recommendations

Colorectal cancer almost always develops in precancerous polyps – growths – in the colon or rectum. Screening identifies these polyps, and removing them prevents cancer from forming. Colorectal polyps and colorectal cancers don’t always cause symptoms, especially in the early stages. That is why getting screened regularly for colorectal cancer is so important.

The American Cancer Society recommends colon screening for everyone, beginning at age 45. If you have a strong family history of colorectal polyps or cancer, talk with your doctor about your risk level. Earlier screening may be recommended.

Screening Options

As the only test that examines the entire colon, colonoscopy remains the gold standard for colon screening. However, other screening processes are available, so it’s important to speak with your physician to learn about the various screening types and determine which option is best for you.

Stool tests look at the stool for possible signs of colorectal cancer or polyps. They are typically done at home, so many people find them easier than tests like a colonoscopy. However, this type of test needs to be done more frequently and has a higher false positive rate than a colonoscopy. A colonoscopy will be required if stool test results are abnormal, so if you used your insurance to pay for the at-home test, the follow-up colonoscopy may not be covered.

Colonoscopy is a screening test that involves a colonoscope – a lighted camera on the end of a flexible tube – that passes through

your anus and rectum into your colon. Along the way, it sends pictures of the inside of your large intestine to a screen that helps your physician identify any polyps that are present. Polyps can also be removed during the procedure, and tissue may be biopsied afterward. Some preparation is required for a colonoscopy, but your physician will guide you through the process, which can begin a few days before the screening. Some find the preparation challenging, but the benefits of cancer prevention are invaluable. A colonoscopy also has the longest interval between tests if the exam is normal. To schedule a colonoscopy at Capital Health, visit capitalhealthcancer.org/colonoscopy or call 609.303.4444.

Colorectal Cancer Signs and Symptoms

Colorectal cancer may not show any signs or symptoms, which is just another reason why screening is so important. However, if you notice any of these signs, it’s crucial that you speak with your doctor to discuss what it could mean.

… Sudden diarrhea, constipation, or other unusual bowel habits such as narrowing of the stool, that last for more than a few days

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… Rectal bleeding with bright red blood

… Blood in the stool, which might make it look dark brown or black

… Abdominal pain or cramping

… Weakness and fatigue

… Noticeable weight loss

Two Board Certified Family Medicine Physicians Join Capital Health Primary Care – West Windsor

Dr. Shital Kayastha and Dr. Aviral Yadav, two board certified family medicine physicians, have joined Capital Health Primary Care – West Windsor, located at 352 Princeton-Hightstown Road, West Windsor, New Jersey. They are part of a growing team of board certified doctors at the West Windsor office that includes Dr. Sumiya Ahmed and Dr. Radhika Laskarzewski.

“I am pleased to welcome Dr. Kayastha and Dr. Yadav to our West Windsor office,” said Dr. Radhika Laskarzewski, lead physician at Capital Health Primary Care – West Windsor. “Adding two board certified family medicine providers to our team enables us to continue to serve the needs of our patients and the community by helping prevent illness, handling everyday medical needs, managing chronic health issues, and providing care for children (newborns and older), adolescents, and adults.”

DR. KAYASTHA is board certified in family medicine. After receiving her medical degree from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, West Virginia, she completed her family practice residency at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway, New York.

Oh, My Aching Head!

Monday, May 1, 2023 | 6 p.m. Location: Zoom Meeting

Do you or someone you know suffer from frequent headaches? Join DR. DWAYNE BROWN, director of the Comprehensive Headache Center at Capital Institute for Neurosciences, to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of the most common headache disorders, including migraine, tension and cluster headaches.

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.

DR. YADAV is board certified in family medicine. He received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Florida and completed his residency in family medicine at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His clinical interests include obesity medicine and preventative medicine.

As part of Capital Health Medical Group, a network of more than 500 physicians and other clinicians who provide primary and specialty care, Capital Health Primary Care – West Windsor offers in-person and virtual primary care visits, as well as easy access to experienced specialists and the most advanced care in the region at nearby Capital Health hospitals.

Office hours at Capital Health Primary Care – West Windsor are on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Wednesday (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.). To make an appointment with Dr. Kayastha or Dr. Yadav, call 609.537.7400 or visit capitalhealth.org/westwindsor.

Capital Health – East Trenton Opens Offering Emergency Department Services and Continued Outpatient Medical Clinic Services

On December 21, Capital Health assumed responsibility for health care services previously provided by St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton, New Jersey. That campus, which now operates an Emergency Department and some outpatient services, has been renamed Capital Health – East Trenton and no longer operates as an acute care hospital.

“Without this transition, Trenton would have lost desperately needed health care services, including emergency services, behavioral health, and cardiac surgery. This would have been

KEY INFORMATION FOR YOU TO KNOW SERVICES

The Emergency Department remains open 24/7 in the same location. Patients needing hospital admission will be transferred appropriately for the care they need.

… The Outpatient Primary Care Clinic, located next to the Emergency Department, remains open in the same location. Specialty Care Clinic Services are available at various locations. The CARES child wellness program remains open in the same location.

The LIFE program is now called Capital Health LIFE and remains open in its Bordentown location. Assisted Living Program patients continue to receive care as they did prior to the transition.

Some primary care physicians, specialists, and surgeons who were previously with St. Francis Medical Associates have transitioned to Capital Health Medical Group practices. Visit capitalmedicalgroup.org to find your physician’s new location and phone number. If your physician did not move to Capital Health, visit capitalhealth.org to find the physician you need and complete contact information.

Cancer Center services, including infusions, are available at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell. Visit capitalhealthcancer.org to learn more, or call 609.537.6363. For infusion appointments at Capital Health, call 609.537.7226.

Patients receiving care as part of the Infectious Disease, HIV and Lyme’s disease programs can be seen at Capital Health –Infectious Disease Specialists, located at 40 Fuld Street, Suite 305 in Trenton. Call 609.394.6338 to make an appointment.

devastating to the residents. I want to thank everyone who partnered with us to make sure key services did not leave Trenton,” said Al Maghazehe, President and CEO of Capital Health. “We are committed to continuing to provide critical medical services in the city of Trenton and working closely with members of the community, local officials, and other key stakeholders.”

Learn more about the services Capital Health offers at www.capitalhealth.org.

… Sleep services are available at Capital Health – Hamilton, located at 1401 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road. Call 609.584.5150 to schedule an appointment.

The Behavioral Health Inpatient Program is at Capital Health Regional Medical Center.

Wound Care patients can call Capital Health’s Center for Wound Management and Hyperbaric Medicine at 609.537.7457.

Outpatient diagnostic testing services are available at other Capital Health locations, including Capital Health Regional Medical Center. Call 609.394.6695 to schedule an appointment.

TRANSPORTATION

Shuttles from the Hamilton Avenue campus to Capital Health Regional Medical Center (RMC) leave every hour, on the hour, beginning at 6 a.m. with the last shuttle leaving at 8 p.m. for RMC. All shuttles depart from the turnaround in front of the old Main Lobby on Chambers Street at the new Capital Health – East Trenton location. Return shuttles run every half hour from 6:30 a.m., with the last departure for Capital Health – East Trenton at 8:30 p.m. This can be used by patients or visitors.

MEDICAL RECORDS

If you need a copy of your medical records for services you received at St. Francis Medical Center before December 21, 2022, call 609.394.4460 or visit Capital Health’s website for other options.

MAIN NUMBERS

Capital Health – East Trenton: 609.599.5000

Capital Health Regional Medical Center: 609.394.6000

Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell: 609.303.4000

Bridge Point 8 opponents decry Marathe interview

The News received a number of letters in response to the article, “Mayor talks Bridge Point 8 approval,” that appeared in the March issue of the WWP News. In the article, editor Bill Sanservino questioned West Windsor Mayor Hemant Marathe about the 5.5 million-squarefoot office complex that was approved last year by the township on the old American Cyanamid tract bounded by Route 1, Clarksville Road and Quakerbridge Road. Those comments appear below.

I am writing about your recent interview with Mayor Marathe in the West Windsor & Plainsboro News, March 2023.

I noticed there was no discussion of alternative ideas for development of the 653-acre property formerly owned by American Cyanamid. The discussion seemed to portray the choices as housing development or warehouses. So it was not a hard decision at all.

What other ideas were explored? Were there any other ideas?

As the previous site had been used for research and development, was there any effort expended to attracting some other corporate research, whether physical or biological sciences, information technology, or even perhaps light manufacturing of new and innovative technology. Was there any thought given to creating a more modern R&D location with small-sized so-called incubator labs?

As our particular area was once an agricultural center, and as the previous site was used for agricultural development, and as Rutgers Ag Extension is just a few miles up the road, could there have been a discussion around new agricultural production, as is done in Canada, Holland and California, to name a few. We are very near two of the largest food markets in the U.S.

I also have heard there is a considerable stretch of this property which qualifies for wet land assessment. This would set aside land for conservation and remove it from further development. Was this reviewed and evaluated?

I would be interested to know if these ideas, or any other ideas were even discussed. It only requires a little imagination and investigation to identify alternatives, but that would require a bit more work.

And one more thing. Given political restrictions described in the interview, has the mayor considered taking the initiative to join with fellow mayors to begin to resolve these issues with our state representatives in Trenton?

Greg Krawczyk West Windsor

I read your summary of your long interview with West Windsor Mayor Hemant Marathe. It is well written, but fails to mention the problems associated with the Bridge Point 8 project as currently envisioned.

I’m not qualified to give an opinion on the environmental impact of the proposed development plan for the site, but I am a certified urban planner and market analyst (now retired) and my chil-

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dren attended the WW-P schools. I’ve lived in the district for 30 years.

The mayor provides no documentation or guidance to support the assertion that using the Bridge Point 8 site for anything other than warehouses would cause tremendous burdens for taxpayers.

The school district has already spent millions to add seats for more pupils. These improvements are already in place or close to completion. Mr. Marathe mentions that Amazon indicates it may have too much warehouse space already. So it’s critical for West Windsor to look at the demand for warehouse space at this site.

Has anyone seen how much warehouse square footage has already been built in Burlington County near I-295 and Route 130?

Closer to home, there is a huge warehouse complex on Route 571 in East Windsor—beautifully landscaped with walking trails and benches—with no vis-

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ible tenants. The market is changing. West Windsor needs to create a more flexible plan, with a wide range of possible uses.

A phased mixed use development would be a more attractive asset to the community and would not pose the traffic hazards generated by 5.5 million square feet of warehouse space. It would allow for a more nimble response to changing market conditions.

The intersection of Quakerbridge and Clarksville Roads could be a thriving commercial center with a housing component. Warehouses could be one possible use, but not the only one. And the township could meet its affordable housing obligations.

Deborah Brett Plainsboro

The recent “interview” with Mayor Hemant Marathe about the Bridge Point 8 warehouse complex is one-sided and leaves out essential context.

The “interview” leaves out any mention of the pollution that the new warehouses will cause. The diesel-powered tractor-trailers will emit particulate matter, aggravating asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema, weakening the heart and leading to premature death.

Another pollutant from diesel engines, carbon monoxide, increases the risk of heart attacks and seizures. Nitrogen oxides cause acid rain and lead to the development of asthma. Hydrocarbons cause liver cancer.

Unsurprisingly, in 2012, the World Health Organization’s cancer research agency classified diesel engine exhaust as cancer-causing. NJ DEP states, “Scientists and health experts have been unable to identify a safe level of exposure to diesel exhaust.”

It’s estimated that diesel exhaust causes 21,000 premature deaths yearly in the United States. Bridge Point’s air quality study failed to consider the health impacts of increased diesel emissions on the residents of the Township.

The mayor’s claim that if the township doesn’t build warehouses, it will have to build houses ignores other options including preserved open space, preserved farmland, and other lighter commercial uses.

Leel

Dias

West Windsor

I recently read an article from the West Windsor and Plainsboro News in which the current mayor of West Windsor, Hemant Marathe, was interviewed pertaining to the Bridge Point 8 ware-

house project.

This project is widely opposed in West Windsor and in surrounding communities, and I find it highly disheartening that no one who opposed the project was interviewed for this article.

When it comes down to issues like Warehouse proposals, which are occurring at an alarming rate in N.J., it is imperative that community residents can voice their concerns as well on a platform like WWP News, because ultimately it’s the decisions from the mayor, (whether indirectly or directly) that many community members in West Windsor and surrounding towns have to live with.

I strongly urge you to publish an article that is not as one-sided as the one mentioned above. The people deserve to be heard. If you need help finding individuals to interview, I am also happy to assist. I am looking forward to your response.

Tolani Taylor

Taylor is the zero emissions warehouse organizer for Clean Water Action in New Jersey.

Girl Scout thanks Gold Award project helpers

I just completed my Girl Scouts Gold Award project and I would like to take a

moment to share it with the community.

For my Gold Award project I created an Art club for senior citizens at Bear Creek Assisted Living. At the club, we did an assortment of art projects like, bottle cap art and watercolor llamas. I also taught mindfulness.

The purpose of this program was to provide senior citizens with a sense of community and social activity.

This idea was inspired by my grandma. After my grandpa died my grandma felt very lonely and bored, which really upset me. I used to love doing arts and crafts with my grandma; it really raised her spirits. So I created an art club to help other senior citizens who feel the same way.

I would like to thank Girl Scouts, Louisa Ho, Cynthia Yoder, Alison Lorenz, Rochelle Marekmor, staff at Bear Creek Assisted Living, Anagha and Aahan Iyer, and my parents for making this possible.

I am forever grateful for my experience in Girl Scouts and all the opportunities it provides me with.

If you are interested in joining Girl Scouts in West Windsor, Plainsboro or Cranbury send an email to girlscoutswwp@verizon.net.

Sanika Polanki West Windsor

We’re so proud to offer our residents the best of the best—from dining and fitness centers to social calendars—because we don’t just care for you, we care about you. As a nationally ranked Senior Living community, we’re proof that doing what you love is always worth it. So come do it here.

We’re so proud to offer our residents the best of the best—from dining and fitness centers to social calendars—because we don’t just care for you, we care about you. As a nationally ranked Senior Living community, we’re proof that doing what you love is always worth it. So come do it here.