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The the 14U NJ Pirates recently won the B Division of Montgomery’s Covino Tournament. At rear are Cameron Kelleman (left), Alex Dehne, Shivam Garg, Nyan Holden, Lucca Dehne and Colin Morton .In front are Stellan Song (left), Zander Raoof, Sarang Chong, Jackson O’Connor, Nicky Carrabba, Sawyer Klein and Adrian Marrero. Not pictured is Henry Hamm. Turn to Page 17 for story.

how far wouldchief honored for WW Police you go if they were sick? youth mental health advocacy Throughout his 35-year career Chief Garofalo has initiated volunteers provide support when in law enforcement, West Wind- programs focusing on physical crises occur. sor Police Chief Robert Garofalo and cyber safety and reinforced To recognize Chief Garofalo’s witnessed many young people the importance of mental health. support for AIR and ongoing losing their lives to suicide. He has also been working with efforts to strengthen individu“I wanted to be part of the solu- Attitudes In Reverse, a local non- als’ mental health, AIR will honor tion, not just a bystander—to pre- profit dedicated to mental health him with a Champion of Hope Welcome Health. vent and insulate kids to fromCapital this,” awareness and suicide preven- Award during the 7th Annual See GAROFALO, Page 4 he said. tion whose human and canine When someone you care about is sick, you’ll do whatever it takes to make sure they get the best care. And so do we.

Six candidates are runnign for three seats on West Windsor Council in the Nov. 7 general election. Incumbents Andrea Sue Mandel, Sonia Gawas and Michael Stevens, who are running on the “Community Leaders For West Windsor” slate are being challenged by the “Your New Town Council” slate made up of Benjamin Finkelstein, Stacey Joy Fox and Daniel Weiss. Mandel, Gawas and Stevens were first elected to their four-year seats on council in 2019. The News asked each candidate to provide a statement explaining why they are running and to address local issues. Their answers are presented in alphabetical order below. For more biographical information, see the candidate introductions in the Community Forum starting on Page 21 *** Benjamin Finklestein has lived in West Windsor with his wife, Vanessa Mondestin, since 2020. He has worked as a public educator since 2012. This is her first time running for office. Candidate Statement: In 2022, just two years after moving to West Windsor, I found myself

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drawn to a local legislative issue. My wife and I were shocked that West Windsor’s elected leaders were voting in favor of a development that so gravely threatens the quality of life in West Windsor. The more I learned about Bridge Point 8 the more I realized better options were available. Town leadership chose not to abide by the best practices established in the Warehouse Siting Guidance. They chose to allow construction based on flood maps from 1999 when better data was available. Opponents of BP8 were told that open space wasn’t a consideration. Our elected officials downplayed the impact of their decisions and the need for community understanding. After all BP8 isn’t a collection of warehouses like we see in Cranbury, instead, BP8 is definitionally a “major” logistics and distribution center. The expectation is that trucks would arrive from Port Elizabeth, cargo would be reorganized, and then trucked to fulfillment centers. This type of industry would turn West Windsor into a seemingly endless tractor-trailer traffic jam. BP8 would be seven warehouses, with 5.5 million square feet of warehouse space, and 910 loading docks. According to NJ See ELECTION, Page 7

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YOUR HOMETOWN YOUR AGENT YOUR HOMETOWN HOMETOWN AGENTAGENT YOUR HOMETOWN YOUR HOMETOWN AGENT GAROFALO continued from Page 1 proactive efforts in the West Windsor about mental health and suicide and proYOUR HOMETOWN HOMETOWN AGENTAGENT YOUR HOMETOWN YOUR AGENT YOUR HOMETOWN AGENTAGENT Taste of Hope event, which will be held community,” Baker said. “He has helped viding resources to talk about what people

on Oct. 4, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at raise awareness of not only our organiza- don’t want to talk about. the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal in tion and life-saving mission, but also the “My parents didn’t talk about cancer or Plainsboro. importance of mental health as part of divorce,” Garofalo said. “The belief was “Our police department works with everyone’s overall well-being.” ‘don’t tell and it doesn’t exist’ and ‘keep it individual youth at events, providing drug “Thanks to Chief Garofalo, we have in the closet and hope it goes away.’ We intervention and mental health interven- been able to educate many more youth learned a lot about discussing our fears Insurance Insurance Counselor Insurance Counselor Counselor Insurance Counselor Insurance Counselor tion and showing youth positive interac- and their families about menand not suffering in the dark. 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ELECTION continued from Page 1 State Warehouse Siting Guidance, with numbers like that we should expect at least 9,000 trucks using the facility each day. This number is not in dispute, visit page 11 in NJ’s 2022 Warehouse Siting Guidance document. What happens to the desirability of our township when 18-wheel trucks rumble through residential streets like Clarksville and Village? The supposed $14 million in ratables wouldn’t come close to offsetting the negative impacts. West Windsor would experience an increase in expenditures to keep up with BP8’s effects on crime and infrastructure. I implore you to research the connection between distribution centers and residential property values—it is clear our property values would be depressed. The safety of our citizens would be adversely impacted. Such an increase in truck traffic will lead to higher rates in accidents and fatalities. Flooding could be greatly exacerbated because of the loss of wetlands and open space. Fine particulate matter from diesel trucks will lead to negative health outcomes—these pollutants are linked to higher rates of heart and lung disease, developmental disorders, and cancer. When asked about alternatives, the incumbents say nothing could have been done then and nothing can be done now.

This is both cynical and untrue—there promise to offer regular town halls. We are 42 permissible uses on the land, there promise to be collaborative and transparent is public and private open space funding, in our decision making process. there are ordinances that could have been There are other areas of concern. At the passed. In truth, we can still apply for open forefront of these concerns are the safety space funding. Don’t be misled, there were of our roads for cyclists, pedestrians, and options when BP8 passed, there still are motorists. alternatives now. I have consistently heard frustrations Unfortunately the current town from West Windsor residents in council’s decisions on BP8 are terms of the permitting process. only one example of their misI call for an audit of the permitguided decision making. They ting process to discover areas of have voted repeatedly in favor improvement. of 16-pump gas stations. They As a town we must imbue brought forth a proposal to use municipal projects and private eminent domain to support a developments within town limnew fast food restaurant developits with a stronger commitment ment at the corner of Washingto sustainability and equity. Finkelstein ton Road and Route 1. Just this Despite these concerns, West past July they passed a $6 million Windsor is still a great place bond ordinance for the expansion of the to live. Our children achieve well in our sewer line from near the McCaffrey’s shop- schools, we have a friendly, diverse and ping area to the border of East Windsor and highly educated populace, and our overall have refused to explain why. There is little quality of life remains high. development there now—what are they The issue isn’t how West Windsor looks planning? in 2023, but what does West Windsor look As an educator, I believe it is essential to like in 2033? Will our town remain focused have open lines of communication between on being family first or will the trucks get the citizens, the WW-P school board, and in our way? Will we continue to breathe both the Plainsboro and West Windsor relatively clean air or will we see a spike municipal governments. in asthma rates? How many new gas staWhere are the town halls? As town coun- tions will we have compared to new electric cil members, Weiss, Fox and Finkelstein car charging ports? Will we have planned

accordingly or will our schools be overburdened by an increase in our population? I’m not an arrogant person and I don’t have all the answers. As a career educator I believe in reading. I believe in a growth mindset. I believe in listening. I believe in research. I believe that we must fight for what we believe and not cynically manipulate public opinion. The current town council has put West Windsor in a precarious position. If we don’t stop their plans now, with this election, we might not get another chance on BP8. It is up to us to be the change we want to see. *** Sonia Gawas has lived in West Windsor for more than 14 years with her husband, Ram Sarma. She has worked as a full-time volunteer since 2012. She has served on West Windsor Council since 2020. Candidate Statement: Over the past four years, we have guided our township through trying times with the emergence of COVID, a tornado, a major fire and rapid residential growth. Every decision I have made is based on a key question, “How will my vote benefit us as a township and the constituents whom I serve.” I became involved in the community long before being elected to Council. As my children grew, I saw the need to be involved in See ELECTION, Page 8

Township of West Windsor Public Works 70 Southfield Road, West Windsor “Paper Shred Event” October 14, 2023 8AM – 12PM NOTE: May end prior to 12pm if shred trucks reach capacity

Open to Residents ONLY – Proof of Residency Required

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Protect against identity theft – shred materials with your Social Security numbers, account numbers, confidential passwords, medical information, financial records and other confidential/sensitive personal documents. No need to remove paper clips, staples, rubberbands, heavy file folders. Please remove heavy metal-backed binder clips due to fire danger. NO magazines, hardcover books, newspapers, junk mail, online catalogs, coupon circulars, travel guides – these items can be recycled in your curbside recycling bin. NO photos, x-rays, CD’s, plastic credit cards or 3-ring binders.

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Send Hunger Packing WW-P and The Little Free Pantry are local programs of Mercer Street Friends addressing food insecurity. Food donations are needed to support these important programs. Shelf stable items most in need: Cereals (individual bowl or small boxes), Oatmeal, Rice, Dried Beans, Canned & Microwavable Soup Bowls, Canned & Tuna to go (Starkist, Bumble Bee or vegetarian equivalent), packaged Dried Fruits, Chef Boyardee Microwave Bowls or vegetarian equivalent, Hormel Complete entrée or vegetarian equivalent. Grocery store cards are also welcomed. NO GLASS items please.

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ELECTION continued from Page 7 the schools, and that’s how my volunteering in the PTA began in 2012 and has become a big part of who I am. When there was a need for a Girl Scout leader, I took on that role without hesitation. Growing up I would accompany my parents to volunteer at centers for those physically challenged and visually impaired. Now having a family member with special needs brings it to full circle, leading to my involvement as an advisor and board member of Unified Spectrum, a non-profit group committed to create career opportunities for the neurodiverse population. Because of my volunteer experiences, I bring a ground-up view to the challenges our community faces. Combined with my business experience I bring fiscally viable solutions to its problems. My husband is a volunteer firefighter, which is another extension of community service my family

is proud to be part of. Windsor campaign to promote pedestrian Safety for all. I want West Windsor to be safety. I will continue to work with Mercer a great place for everyone to walk and bike. County engineers to find ways to control One of the first groups I joined after moving heavy vehicle traffic. One low-cost way here with my young family was the West could be to build roundabouts – a proven Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian way to calm traffic at major Alliance and I eventually served intersections. on the board for 3+ years. I also COVID-19. I used my expehelped advocate, for a continuous rience in the pharmaceutical sidewalk along Cranbury Road so industry to work with our police, residents from my neighborhood fire, emergency services, towncould walk to the train station and ship health professionals and nearby businesses on Rt-571. Ten township administration to years later, I am happy to see the shape our response to the pannew sidewalk in place and being demic. One initiative I am very Gawas used by many. proud to have helped create As a Council, we have is the “Mercer Mask Project,” increased funding to repair/add sidewalks, where a group of volunteers came together add bike lanes, crosswalks, and evaluate/ to make homemade masks (22,000) and prioritize which roads need resurfacing/ gowns (1,700) when there was a shortrepaving. Keeping in mind pedestrian age of these items. Councilwoman Andrea safety, Council started the #WalkWest- Sue Mandel and I created the Hometown Heroes program to honor those who got us through COVID. Avalon fire. When the Avalon apartment fire hit, Andrea and I were there the very next day meeting with the families, the apartment management, and various organizations to bring relief. I worked with embassies to get help with replacing passports and other important documents for international families. Environmental Sustainability. Protecting our environment is another priority for me. I truly believe in the saying “change starts at home.” Composting, native gardening, and installing solar panels for my home are just few of the practices that I have instilled in our household long before I was elected A Service of 2 Radiology Practices: to Council. I continue to advocate for effective stormwater management, requiring Princeton Radiology & Radiology Affiliates Imaging EV charging stations in new developments, encouraging community and residential A Service of 2 Radiology Practices: solar panels, maintaining our wetlands, and Princeton Radiology & Radiology Affiliates Imaging more. Budgeting. In these four years, my colleagues and I have approved budgets to keep the municipal tax rate flat. The changes we have initiated place the Township in a stronger position to attract more desirable commercial development that

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can offset increased municipal costs due to the residential growth driven by affordable housing obligations. Residential Growth. Home construction has escalated in our township, driven by the need to meet our legal obligations on affordable housing. It has a ripple effect on everything, adding significantly to traffic, school enrollment and demands for emergency services. One of the current Council’s most critical land-use decisions was the acquisition of the environmentally sensitive 126-acre Hall property (about the size of Community Park) near the Village Grande development. That prevented the construction of 400+ residences. Commercial ratables. We need to sustain our local businesses and attract new ones to provide additional commercial ratables which is another source of property-tax revenue that doesn’t put more demands on our schools. In the midst of COVID, Andrea and I started the #ShopWestWindsor campaign to help sustain our local businesses. We personally walked all the shopping complexes and created the local business directory on the Township website. The two of us continue to use our personal time and spending to highlight our local businesses. What sets us apart. Each member of our team has a long history of volunteering in the community. Throughout our time on Council, we have continued to spend personal time helping others through the many organizations we work with. Our team represents and supports all Township residents. We neither seek, nor accept, endorsements or funding from any political party or any other special interest groups that may try to influence a decision that is not in the residents’ best interests. The only endorsement we seek is yours. *** Stacey Joy Fox has lived in West Windsor for 10 years with her husband, Paul Meers. She is the executive director of the nonprofit Mercer County Defense League. Candidate statement: The West Windsor Town Council needs independent thinkSee ELECTION, Page 10

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Thursday, Oct 5; 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Meet the physician, learn the facts and myths when it comes to early detection and breast cancer, and enjoy a fun painting project. Join our featured presenter, Firas G. Eldaoumikdachi, MD, FACS, specialist in Breast Surgical Oncology, at RWJUH Hamilton Cancer Center. Concluding the physician’s presentation, all participants will engage in a painting project guided by local artist, Yun Li. Light fare and refreshments will be provided. This program is sponsored by I Believe In Pink and RWJUH Hamilton.

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Monday, Oct 16; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

When it doubt, just dance! Join us for this spooky dance session with all your favorite Halloween hits.

Have you been Reiki certified but it’s been so long ago you wonder if you’ve “still got it?” Come out and play with other practitioners in the same boat. This is a safe space to come out and explore the energy! Patti McDougall, Integrative RN, Reiki Master/Teacher. Bring a small sheet and a pillow. $5

FERMENTATION: IT’S ALIVE!! Tuesday, Oct. 17th at 2:00-3:00pm

Curious about fermented foods? Come and uncover the history and science behind fermentation! We will examine the microorganisms responsible for fermenting some popular favorites and taste the results. $5 fee per person. Taryn Krietzman, RDN

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THE LINK BETWEEN HEARING LOSS AND DEMENTIA-CAN HEARING AIDS SAVE YOUR BRAIN? According to several major studies, older adults with hearing loss are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, compared to those with normal hearing. Prevention is key. Audiologist, Dr. Lorraine Sgarlato, Au.D., discusses your options.

Meditation has been shown to quiet your restless mind and help your entire body to relax. Come experience what all the buzz is about. Beginners welcome. Patti McDougall, BSN, Integrative Therapies Nurse. Free

HEALTHRYTHMS® DRUMMING CIRCLE Wednesday, Oct. 18; 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Join our drumming circle and help drum your cares away. This evidence-based program is shown to reduce blood pressure, calm stress and increase the fun in your life. Drums provided. Fee: $15. Mauri Tyler, CTRS, CMP

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Join Kim Huston, Reiki Master and Certified Breathwork facilitator is passionate about sharing this modality with anyone looking for true healing. Sacred Breathwork can help release negative patterns and fears that keep us stuck. Bring a yoga mat and blanket, chairs will also be available. Fee: $15

Do you have a recipe that can stand the test of time? These folks sure thought so! We are tasting our way through some gravestoneetched recipes. Print your own tried-andtrue recipe to share! Fee: $5 per person. Taryn Krietzman, RDN

Thursday, Oct 19; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 18; 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Monday, Oct 9; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct 10, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

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CRYSTAL BOWL SOUND BATH Thursday, Oct 23; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Sound healing uses special instruments like singing bowls, gongs, drums and chimes to create a therapeutic atmosphere promoting deep rest, nervous system rebalancing, and emotional release. Participants sit or lay in a comfortable position while the practitioner takes you on a sound journey for mind, body and spirit. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow or anything that makes you comfortable, chairs will be available. Andriana Hansen, RYT200, SHA1 of the Learning Cooperative. $15

REIKI SHARE

Wednesday, Oct 25; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

For folks who have been Reiki certified (at any level) to come share the gift with fellow practitioners. Give a session, get a session. Please bring a sheet and small pillow. Fee: $5

Friday, Oct 27; 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN

Thursday, Nov 2; 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Falling (Veggie) Leaves Healthy eating starts early! Empower kids with culinary skills and nutrition knowledge to become their healthiest selves! For children 5 years and older. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Fee: $5 per person. Taryn Krietzman, RDN

BRAIN HEALTH-LEARN PROVEN METHODS TO KEEP YOUR BRAIN YOUNG Tuesday, Nov 7; 10:00 - 11a.m.

With so much information out today on brain health what methods really work? Join Dr. Lorraine Sgarlato, Au.D. to learn more about how to keep your brain young and turn back the clock on your aging brain.

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Tuesday, Oct; 3 & 17; 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Oct; 3 & 17; 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.

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“Socrates Café” is about discussing a topic, sharing our thoughts, our beliefs, our ideas, and experiences. This is a “safe zone” to share where all views are accepted. Come with an open mind, respect for one another, and a willingness to see where it takes us.

GAME TIME

Tuesday, Oct. 10; 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Join us for game time, snacks and some wholesome fun. A variety of board games will be available or you are welcome to bring your own.

Thursday, Oct; 12 & 26; 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

LUNCH AND LEARN: HEALTHY HEART CLUB Monday, Oct. 23; 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Dine in with Edward A. Wingfield, MD, Medical Staff President, Director M. Ghusson Cardiac Gather round as we share bewitching and Catheterization Lab at RWJUH Hamilton and enchanting poems to get us in the fall spirit! Marie Bernardo, MD, Cardiology, while they Bring your own Halloween-themed or autumnal discuss “hearty” topics. Bring your appetite for poem to share and discuss with peers. Taryn knowledge with these two top doctors. A heart Krietzman, RDN healthy lunch will be provided.

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FROM A TO Z: APOCALYPSES TO ZOMBIES Monday, Oct. 20; 1-2:30 p.m.

Explore the world of first aid and readiness for injuries. Join Wendy Jones, RN, for this hands on approach to refresh your memory when it comes to preparedness.

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Tuesday, Nov 7, 14, 21, & 28, Dec 5 & 12; 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) is a cost effective evidence-based health promotion program for people with chronic illness. CDSMP is a 6 session workshop designed for people with any ongoing health condition, such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and similar conditions. During the course participants will learn how to problem solve, set goals, and relaxation techniques to help manage chronic conditions. It is expected that participants will attend all 6 classes.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP Wednesday, Oct 11, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

CARING FOR LOVED ONES WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS Mondays, Oct 2 & 16th, 10:30 11:30 a.m.

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ADULT CHILDREN CARING FOR PARENTS Monday Oct 2 & Oct 16th, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Wednesday Oct 4; 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

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LETTING GO OF CLUTTER Tuesday Oct 10; 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

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ELECTION continued from Page 8 understanding the perspectives of our resiers. I care deeply about the people of West dents. The lack of com-munity discourse Windsor. As the Founder of the Mercer here in West Windsor is disgraceful. The County Defense League, a nonprofit corpo- incumbents have never scheduled a town ration, I am devoted to MCDL’s mission of hall, which can easi-ly be done both virpreserving and protecting land, commerce, tually and in person. Town hall meetings and community. I champion open space, are an effective way to hear what’s on the identify ecologically vul-nerable areas minds of our con-stituents and a chance to within Mercer County while educating the share information with the community. I public on the impacts of overdevelopment. pledge to schedule regular town hall meetI also launched the West Windsor Voice, a ings so that all residents have an opportudigital news and opinion platnity to become informed, ask form that focuses on local issues questions and share their views. and events. We report on all My votes will integrate the input board meetings so the public can I receive from material experts know what’s going on. For that I and my constituents. have received an abundance of Council members are elected gratitude from the public. to advocate for what is best for In my work to protect West the community, not big develWindsor from the devastating opers. If we prioritize big deimpacts of Bridge Point 8, I disvelopers, small businesses will Fox covered there are more legislabe choked out. I want to protect tive issues than just warehouses. small businesses from that threat Countless constituents have been encour- and incentivize new businesses to our town. aging me to run for Town Council. They We have been too generous with big busiare fearful of the path we are on, so it is ness and we’re losing our hometown feel. I with eyes wide open that I commit to the want to recapture that before it’s too late. work ahead as an elected official for West As a dedicated steward of open space, Windsor. I’m firmly against Bridge Point 8 IndusI believe that our local government must trial Park. To be clear, I’m not against warebe more transparent and communicative in houses in general, I’m against warehouses its policy making. When I am on Council, I where they don’t belong. This site, which will only vote on important issues after first is already flood prone, includes 64 acres

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of freshwater wetlands and sits in the middle of our township without direct access to major highways. It is a bad location for a massive distribution center like BP8. It does not adhere to any of the directives set forth in the NJSPC Warehouse Siting Guidance, which this administration had access to, and still, it was pushed through. There are 40+ allowed uses for this property, yet in December 2020, the incumbents voted unanimously to add ware-housing to the list. They did this without considering an impact study or professional assessment. The incumbents made no effort to talk with residents about the rezoning, much less solicit opinions about it. When the Council voted, there were no residents present. While the township council cannot impose any of the permissible uses on a developer, it’s their job to ensure residents’ health and safety, including protections against increased likelihood of traffic accidents, flooding, air and noise pollution. They have often claimed their hands are tied but it is not true that they are powerless. There is always a path to one’s priority. Many residents have heard the false narrative that if we don’t build warehouses, then we will be forced to build housing. This is simply not true. This property is not zoned for residential housing! Before any housing could be built there, the Council would have to pass an ordinance to override

the current zoning law. No one is agreeable to doing this. No one has a crystal ball to predict the outcome of potential lawsuits and we cannot govern in response to fear. We need to govern proactively instead. The Township press release in December 2020 described BP8 as “a vision that is a win-win for the residents of West Windsor and the developer”. The private landowner lauded, “The Mayor and Council have expressed a vision for this site and now that vision will finally become a reality.” It’s clear that it’s a big win for the landowner and developer, but what’s the “win” for West Windsor? Increasing traffic by 62% is not a win. Consider the increase in traffic accidents and inevitable fatalities. Tractor trailers cruising by our schools and homes is not a win. Neither is diesel pollution or excessive noise. The extra burden on our emergency services is not a win. And the wear and tear to our infrastructure is certainly not either. The Council is obliged to use all its authority to ensure that a developer’s plans comply with applicable municipal, state, and federal laws, within the realm of health and safety. If the Planning Board grants unwise approval to what would be harmful, and these developments require changes to township code, or the authorization of legal agreements, or the spending of taxpayer dollars, the Council has the power to hit the brakes by withhold-

ing the approvals required for these measures. So, why don’t they? *** Andrea Sue Mandel has lived in West Windsor for 35 years with her husband Richard. She owns her own technical/management consulting firm, Andrea S. Mandel Associates. She has served on Township Council since 2020. Candidate statement: The last four years have been unprecedented: COVID, power outages, storms, a massive apartment fire, and even a tornado. Our team of Sonia Gawas, Michael Stevens and I have over 60 years combined as volunteers in West Windsor, and we were right there helping our community through every crisis. We are non-partisan but not alone. I have been involved with many of our most active non-profit organizations over many years as a supporter and volunteer. I have met and worked with nearby mayors, council/committee members, and county and state legislators for the benefit of West Windsor. Taxes. We kept municipal taxes flat for the last four years by a combination of smart budgeting and maintaining and increasing our commercial tax base. We were able to increase manpower in key areas like police, emergency services and public works. I am an engineer with both operating and capital budget experience and have taken courses in municipal budgeting. I use my experi-

ence and training to analyze all aspects of our budget. As Council president I held extensive public budget meetings and made sure Council was involved early in the budgeting process. Our team is committed to following this model. The most important thing in controlling taxes overall is to prevent residential overdevelopment. School taxes make up about 59% of your property tax bill. Few homes come close to paying the approximately $19,000 annual cost to educate one child. Developer lawsuits that were ongoing when we took office would have added more than 2,000 new residences and eliminated valuable commercial zoning at Quakerbridge Road in the 2025 Affordable Housing round, giving us a triple whammy of increased expenses, decreased commercial tax base, and school overcrowding. Council made the hard decision to approve a court settlement that avoided massive increases in residential housing in exchange for zoning some of the land to include warehouses. Local businesses. Council has been promoting local businesses by the #ShopWestWindsor campaign, including a business directory, which Councilwoman Sonia Gawas and I created. My future plans are to start a township webpage with information for new and existing small businesses, and to create a Township Business Committee See ELECTION, Page 12

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ELECTION continued from Page 11 with representatives from local business, the public and Township Council. Pedestrian and Road Safety. We have added bike lanes, crosswalks, sidewalks on Cranbury Road, a Trolley Line Trail extension, and increased infrastructure appropriations. We instituted a pilot program using solar path lights near Carlton Lane. This year we started a new initiative to be proactive in determining areas needing improvements such as crosswalks. We’re working with Mercer County on improvements to Princeton-Hightstown Road. I look forward to continuing to enhance our pedestrian and road safety. Environmental initiatives. I promoted initiatives like green infrastructure and landscaping, electric cars and solar power. I wrote a new Green Practices Checklist that is used by the Planning and Zoning Board for applications. Our highly successful West Windsor National Drive Electric Week is in its sixth year. Through the Environmental Commission, I pushed for and participated in the construction of new Environmental ecoscape gardens that are demonstration areas for sustainable landscaping and stormwater management that can now be seen on public property. My Council resolution asking the State to look at ways to control upstream flood-

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waters from the Millstone River was passed become a regular service. by several other towns and has been widely Sonia and I created the popular Homediscussed. On Planning Board I pressed for town Heroes program to honor volunteers environmentally friendly building at every and employees who kept things going opportunity. throughout COVID. The Council purchased the 126 acre enviCommunity Service. My community ronmentally sensitive Hall property (avoid- service in West Windsor started in the ing 400 residences) and passed a 1990’s, when I became a Girl cluster ordinance that increases Scout Leader when my daughter open space in new developments. started Dutch Neck School. In my next term I will continue Mentoring girls to be leaders, to press for green infrastruclove nature and feel empowered ture, flood abatement, new techin STEM careers has been my nologies to monitor sewers, and passion for the past 27 years. I Community Solar to provide lowstarted and coached Girl Scout cost sustainable solar energy. FIRST Robotics teams that went COVID-19. COVID hit us hard to World Championships three Mandel right after Sonia, Michael and I times, ran campouts, and chair took office in 2020. As long-time the Gold Award Committee. In volunteers, we put the community first and 2017 I was selected as a National Delegate got to work. to the Girl Scout Convention. As Council vice president, I immediately I love our community and volunteered in insisted that Council members be rotated the schools, Historical Society, Friends of into Emergency Management Team meet- WW Senior Citizens and other non-profits. ings. I organized a group of volunteers, vol- I served on the WW Environmental Comunteer organizations and the West Windsor mission and Planning Board. Senior Center to collect, sort and deliver *** food to residents in need. Michael Stevens and his wife Anne After the Avalon fire, Sonia and I were out have lived in the township for 30 years. He there the next day to help. When I learned is currently the CEO of StimBiotics, a medithat victims needed new IDs, I worked with cal research company that focuses on the Senator Shirley Turner to bring a mobile development of novel antibiotics to target DMV to West Windsor, which has now multi-drug resistant bacteria.

Candidate statement: Over the past four years, our team has helped guide our Township through unprecedented times with the emergence of COVID and the ever-present specter of unbridled residential growth. I have had to make some difficult decisions but, in each case, the core question I ask myself is “How will my vote benefit the residents of this beautiful place we all call home?” I became involved in Township matters long before being elected to Council. Two issues impacting Penns Neck led to my attending Council meetings. The first was the continual flooding of Washington Road and our neighborhoods alongside it. The second was when the State attempted to redirect traffic around the Washington Circle. In both instances, I was impressed at how the community came together to address these issues and enjoyed being a part of our successful activism. In the early 2000s, I was one of the founding parent mentors when we established the FIRST Robotics Competition team at High School North. Over the ensuing years, we expanded the team from only eight to well over 120 students today representing both North and South, together. In the early days, the team built and repaired their robots in my garage before I was able to secure donated build spaces in the comSee ELECTION, Page 13

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Township on Mondays from 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. with accompanying pianist and percussionist G.G. Glazer-Armstrong. Zoom classes stream live on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon, headed by lead teacher Michael Vitaly Sazonov, a performer and theater maker who has worked with the Dance for PD® flagship program in New York since 2014. Rachel Stanislawczyk is the director and founder of American Repertory Ballet’s Dance For Parkinson’s program, as well as its lead teacher at the Middletown Arts Center. She explained that the group has been meeting for nearly three years, forming a tight-knit circle that goes out for pizza together and stays in touch after class. “If anything happens in each other’s lives, they’re always there to support each other, and it’s just a really beautiful family that has blossomed, and so I think to me, that is the most special part of the program—the relationships in the community,” she said. For more information on the Dance For Parkinson’s program at ARB or the Zoom link to the weekly classes, email Stanislawczyk at RStanislawczyk@arballet.org or call assistant teacher Lindsay Cahill at 732249-1254, ext. 19. Stanislawczyk grew up in East Brunswick and attended the Princeton Ballet School until her sophomore year. She then split her time between East Brunswick High School and the performing arts program at the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools, now called Middlesex County Magnet Schools, where she met director of dance Cleo Mack. According to Stanislawczyk, Mack, who is also the artistic director of the Rock Dance Collective and co-owner of the Washington Rock Dance studio in Warren, “completely blew up everything” she knew about dance and led her to “fall in love with the art form.” Mack inspired Stanislawczyk to branch

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a complimentary ticket to the show. According to the Princeton University Concerts event page at concerts.princeton. edu, cello soloist Joshua Roman will provide live accompaniment to the piece as part of PUC’s ongoing “Healing with Music” series, which showcases the “restorative role” of music through engagements that are equal parts concerts and opportunities for conversation. ARB and PUC’s collaboration aims to examine “the intersection of music, dance, and Parkinson’s” and includes a panel featuring Dance for PD®’s founding teacher and program director, David Leventhal, in discussion with members of Princeton University faculty. The Princeton Garden Theatre will also show a special screening of the documentary film “Capturing Grace,” a film by David Iverson about the Dance for PD® program, on Monday, March 4, at 7 p.m. Iverson is set to participate in a live Q&A following the movie, which ties into his own personal history with Parkinson’s disease and the Dance for PD® classes. Tickets are $15 each for the general public, $10 for students, and free to Princeton University students through the Passport to the Performing Arts program. Due to popular demand, the Princeton Ballet School has expanded from its initial plan for a 5-week summer session and will hold courses throughout the school year, immediately followed by one-hour rehearsals for the March performance. The fall season schedule runs on Thursdays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Princeton location at 301 North Harrison Street in the Princeton Shopping Center with lead teacher Linda Mannheim and musician Dottie Westgate. Mannheim is a professional dancer and Pilates instructor who previously served as an assistant professor of dance at Rider University. The ARB Dance For Parkinson’s program continues at the Middletown Arts Center on 36 Church Street in Middletown

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From DANCE, Page 3 out from her ballet roots to modern and contemporary dance, and Stanislawczyk credits Mack for helping her to continue those studies into college, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in dance and choreography from Virginia Commonwealth University. Stanislawczyk started her internship with the MMDG’s “Dance for PD®” Brooklyn program in 2017, eventually becoming the lead teacher. She brainstormed about how to implement a similar idea closer to home, believing that the project would thrive at a dance school like the Princeton Ballet School, which incorporates live music in every class. A year later, she proposed the idea of Dance for Parkinson’s at ARB, a New Jersey-based affiliate of the MMDG’s “Dance for PD®,” with the support of ARB access and enrichment coordinator Lindsay Cahill, a longtime dance and gymnastics instructor who now serves as the assistant teacher for both in-person programs. Stanislawczyk noted her interest in the correlation between the condition and dance came when her grandfather was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, leading her to research the topic in college and then cultivate it further at MMDG.

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All class participants will have the opportunity to perform an adapted version of the Mark Morris Dance Group’s “Falling Down Stairs” choreography at the Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall in Princeton on Sunday, March 3. The concept spread beyond Princeton— influenced in part by Stanislawczyk’s personal connection to the condition—and even survived the transition to a virtual format during the pandemic before returning to all studios except Cranbury. Stanislawczyk also returned to school, receiving an Ed.M. in dance education from Rutgers University as well as a K–12 teaching certification. The Edison resident is currently a full-time dance instructor for students at David Brearley Middle and High School in Kenilworth. “I decided that I would go back to school for education so that I could provide students with a program similar to the one that

I went to when I was in high school,” Stanislawczyk said, noting that she went on to perform professionally with Mack’s group and still teaches at her dance studio. “Throughout my life, I’ve always had a passion for sharing what I love about dance and sharing my own personal experience with [those] who are new to the form. That’s why I teach in a school, why I teach Dance for Parkinson’s, is to spread the humanistic response that I think dance provides to a community.” The Parkinson’s Foundation, an organization that supports the Dance for Parkinson’s at ARB program through a community grant, describes the disorder as one

“that affects predominately the dopamineproducing (“dopaminergic”) neurons in a specific area of the brain called substantia nigra” for “more than 10 million people worldwide.” The NIH National Institute on Aging website added that symptoms “usually begin gradually and worsen over time,” including “unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination.” Others experience “difficulty walking and talking,” as well as “sleep problems, depression, memory difficulties, and fatigue.” When cells in the brain die or are unable to produce a sufficient amount of dopamine, Stanislawczyk explained, dancing can prove to be a powerful influence. “Dopamine is the movement base, the feel-good hormone in our brain, and when you dance to live music, it naturally produces dopamine in the brain,” she said. According to a 2021 UCLA Health article by Chayil Champion, researchers at York University in Toronto, Canada, tracked 16 people with Parkinson’s disease as they attended weekly dance classes for a three-year period between 2014 and 2017. These participants not only saw “an improvement in speech, [a] reduction in tremors, better balance, and decreased rigidity,” but “showed no deterioration over

the three-year period, while the other 16— those who did not participate in the dance classes—experienced a decline in their motor skills.” “Dance triggers the brain in a different way so that they’re able to waltz, they’re able to march out of the room, because instead of just reaching and trying to pick up a pencil or to do a daily task like pouring a cup of coffee, when you’re doing that and you’re dancing, and you think about sweeping the arm up overhead and grabbing onto something, pulling and pushing, and using that imagery, it triggers the brain in a different way; it provides agency to the people sitting in the room that’s unfortunately being stripped away from them,” Stanislawczyk said. While participants may feel varying levels of therapeutic relief throughout the course, Stanislawczyk stressed that the class is not dance movement therapy. In fact, the topic of Parkinson’s disease is rarely discussed, with the emphasis instead placed on the core values of creativity and choreography at the heart of any traditional dance class. “We treat the participants like artists,” she said. “We don’t want them to feel like they’re coming here and going to another doctor’s office. We strip that all away.” Each class lasts around one hour and fifteen minutes. Participants begin by sitting in a circle of folding chairs with the lead and assistant teacher in the center, the latter of whom modifies the exercises as everyone moves through the motions against the backdrop of live instrumental music. Throughout the session, attendees have the option of progressing to standing or remaining seated, with Stanislawczyk adding that if something she’s doing doesn’t feel right to them on that particular day, they are encouraged to adjust the exercise in any way they need. When learning the basic steps of the Dominican Republic social dance known as bachata, for example, participants started at the bar and were subsequently given “the option of moving freely through the space without” relying on structural support. “We start with a sun salutation exercise, and then we use a lot of percussion to warm up our feet. We use movement from a variety of different dance styles and forms, so one week we might have a salsa dance focus, the next week we might do a ballroom waltz, and the next week we might do jazz, ballet,” and other types that incorporate a variety of cultural influences, Stanislawczyk added. “We play a lot with the seasons, or if a holiday is coming up, then we might create movements for Valentine’s Day, or we’re going to be incorporating a lot of apple picking and pumpkin picking and leaves falling from the trees,” she explained, noting that every day tends to follow a theme.

The Princeton University Concerts “Healing with Music” event features live accompaniment by cellist Joshua Roman, left, while the founding teacher and program director of the Mark Morris Dance Group’s Dance for PD®, David Leventhal, right, takes part in a panel discussion on the intersectionality of “music, dance, and Parkinson’s disease” with Princeton University faculty. “There’s a lot of guided imagery that drives the class,” she said. “The visualization, I think, helps for this population, [because] if they are thinking about squeezing toothpaste out of their leg or tracing like they’re inside of a pumpkin and they’re carving the pumpkin from the inside out, it adds a different dynamic quality to their movement.” “We do a lot of mirroring in this class, a lot of improvisation, and traveling through the space, and then we always end class with a reverence that we call ‘Passing of the Gift,’ and participants get to improvise, and they create their own ‘gift,’” she added. It’s almost like charades, Stanislawczyk explained, where a first person “might blow a balloon with their hands and then show how it’s floating” before passing it onto the next individual standing in the circle, who then “has the power to transform that into anything they want.” “Maybe they turn it into a flower, or maybe they bake cookies, and it goes around the room,” she continued. “We incorporate a lot of circles in this class for community. Circles have been traditionally used in dance throughout history to make sure that everybody is inclusive. You’ll see circles in a lot of ritualistic dances, and it means that we’re all equal and we’re all in this together.” Stanislawczyk strives to create a “very casual and warm learning environment” through her teaching style, taking participants on a journey of exploration and vulnerability that hopefully “resonates in the room and makes everybody feel comfortable to take risks.” While the physical aspects of the class are valuable in their own right, Stanislawczyk believes that the emotional rewards of being able to “equally nourish their soul[s] with dance” are felt on both sides of the instructor-dancer relationship. “It’s one thing to teach children, but when you teach an adult, they are coming to the class for themselves, and they’re so grateful for the opportunity to dance, and so it’s a community that I really resonate with

because they’re so appreciative. As much as they love me, I love them,” she said. “I get just as much from these classes as they do, and I truly believe that—that this is my happy place that I come to for the hour and 15 minutes that we spend with each other each week. It fuels me as a human being.” Stanislawczyk finds it refreshing that the class fosters such close relationships between people from different backgrounds, each of them coming with their own unique mosaics of life experiences, in a communal space where bonds are forged through mutual respect and rhythmic activity. “I constantly think about how, in our society as a whole, we’re constantly attached via technology. We’re not really having these human-to-human relationships, and so when you meet somebody and you’re moving together—I mean, it’s scientifically proven that your mirror neurons are turned on and that it develops empathy for one another—and I think that it develops a really strong foundation for a community of trust.” Stanislawczyk emphasized that it is more important than ever to be engaged and present with others, a lesson she reiterates in class: “Look around and see the people that you’re moving with and that you’re dancing with, and that goes a long way.”

“It’s not often that we come together and we move together, and I think that it’s a powerful thing—a group of people moving in unison in today’s world [where] we’re just constantly with our heads down and typing on the computer and not making eye contact, etc.,” she continued. “We’re really listening to each other and responding to each other authentically.” “When people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, it can be very isolating. A lot of people lose agency to do simple tasks that we take for granted,” Stanislawczyk explained. “When I’m designing the classes, I try to incorporate everyday movements that we can practice and rehearse in here to live musical accompaniment, and then participants can adopt those movements into their daily lives. I use a lot of imagery, for instance, about flicking water off of the hands. I try to think about the relationships of how that relates to a common hand tremor that you may see with Parkinson’s disease.” “I think that this class breaks away that sense of isolation, and it makes everybody feel included, including myself,” Stanislawczyk added. “I feel like I get as much out of the class as all of the participants, because it feeds my soul.” *** Dance For Parkinson’s, American Repertor y Ballet. Fall sessions available at the Princeton Ballet School, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton; Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown; and via Zoom. arballet.org/access-enrichment/programs-2/ dance-parkinsons-program. “Dance for PD® (Parkinson’s Disease) A Mark Morris Dance Group Program: Exploring the Intersection of Music, Dance & Parkinson’s,” ARB and Princeton University Concerts, Sunday, March 3, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall, Princeton. concerts.princeton. edu/events/23-24-dance-for-pd.

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ELECTION continued from Page 12 munity. After both of my daughters graduated, I remained a team Mentor because of my deep belief as a medical research scientist that the exposure to STEM our young women and men receive through FIRST Robotics benefits not only them, but our entire community. My life was forever changed in August 2011 when Hurricane Irene caused major flooding throughout the Township. As the waters rose, our home became an island as the Little Bear Brook inundated Penns Neck. My daughter, our two collies, and myself were rescued by the West Windsor Volunteer Fire Company’s rescue boat, Marine 43. This was my first direct exposure to the men and women of Station 43. I then joined the department to bring my experience with grants to the team, securing grants over the years including a FEMA grant more than $300,000 to provide new breathing apparatus to our firefighters, saving the Township this expense. Soon thereafter, I became an Officer in the Fire Police, advancing to Lieutenant and, finally, Fire Police Captain. In this role, I brushed shoulders with the dedicated volunteers for both of our volunteer fire companies as well as our phenomenal West Windsor Police Department and our Fire and Emergency Services’ paid staff. I have participated, before being elected to Council, in

the WWPD’s “Ride Along” program to see, Community Park. I will continue this. firsthand, how our folks in blue serve and Budgeting. My colleagues and I have protect us every day. approved municipal budgets that have a Another of my passions is environmental zero tax increase for the past three years. sustainability. Having grown up in a multi- The changes we have instituted place generational farming family, I am deeply the Township in a stronger position to concerned with protecting the land, ani- attract more desirable commercial develmals, and people here in West Windsor. As opment—development that is needed to a member of Council, I strive to ensure that offset increased costs due to the residenthe growth that is natural in a community tial growth driven by affordable housing such as ours, and that which is obligations. being imposed on us by the state Environmental sustainability. and the courts, is implemented As an Eagle Scout and owner of in an environmentally conscious a sustainable horse farm, promanner. tecting our environment is a Lastly, as a medical researcher top priority for me. Living in a and former Vice President of flood-prone area of the TownVirology Medical Affairs in a top ship resulted in my becompharma’s HIV/AIDS division, I ing involved in issues of storm have imparted my expertise to water management long before Stevens the Township’s Board of Health I was elected to Council. I will (of which I am a member) and continue to advocate for strong other committees as we navigated the efforts to resolve flooding problems, effecuncharted waters of the COVID pandemic. tive stormwater regulations, requiring EV In my second term, I commit to address charging stations in new developments, these important community concerns: solar panels, and maintaining our wetlands, Residential Growth. Unchecked resi- rain gardens, and pollinator gardens. dential growth results in increasing propCOVID-19. As a Doctor of Pharmacy and erty taxes for all. One of the most critical medical researcher, the safety and health land use decisions that we accomplished of our community is always a top priority. I recently was the acquisition of the 126-acre was able to contribute my experience as a Hall property, preventing the construction former VP of Virology Medical Affairs as of 400 residences on an acreage equal to our Board of Health, Police, Fire Emergency

Services, and Township professionals laid out our response to the pandemic. I brought together my experience as a pharmacist with serving as Fire Police Captain to create a program where our Fire Police Officers were made available to deliver urgent care medicines to residents during the initial lockdowns. I was also privileged to work with our generous and caring residents as we helped those in need during the pandemic and those who were displaced following the destructive fire at the Avalon apartments. *** Dan Weiss has lived in West Windsor Township in 1991. After nearly 40 years in the work force, he is taking a break from full time employment this year, running a private consulting business. Candidate statement: For the past four years, our current town council has been making terrible decisions, with very little transparency, that will have a negative impact on our community for years to come. Decisions that compromise the health of our environment, diminish our safety, depress property values, and lessen our quality of life. West Windsor needs thoughtful leaders to make wiser decisions, so I have stepped up to lead our township towards a better path forward. At the heart of the matter is the current town council’s vision See ELECTION, Page 14

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ELECTION continued from Page 13 for the future. Their voting record demonstrates that their vision for West Windsor is industrial parks and trucking distribution centers. Plus, massive gas stations, convenience stores, and fast-food restaurants. The Council tried to authorize eminent domain to approve that in the historic Penns Neck neighborhood but were stopped at the last minute when their vote was publicized. The incumbents have voted in favor of no less than five 16 pump gas stations within West Windsor. They voted for the creation or expansion of these fossil fuel relics where they were previously not permitted, overriding the Township zoning code to allow these projects to proceed. Perhaps this is what they think our town will need if the industrial park and trucking distribution center is completed as proposed. Expert traffic studies have shown that we will see a 62% increase in traffic and as many as 10,000 trucks a day driving through West Windsor. Two years ago, West Windsor was named by Fortune Well as among the top 25 places for families to live in the United States. People want to live here because of our rural suburban neighborhoods, our amazing schools, proximity to the train station, and an abundance of open space. And we feel safe living here. But that’s all going to change if the vision

of the current town council comes to frui- rateables above the health and safety of restion. West Windsor will become an indus- idents. Chasing rateables at the cost of the trial town, burdened with truck traffic, quality of life, without consideration of the diesel fumes, and intruders. Our roads will impact of out-of-control commercial expancrumble, our emergency services will be sion is a reckless and foolish policy. overwhelmed, and our health and safety Meanwhile, the infrastructure in West will be compromised. Windsor is failing to meet the needs of The desirability to live in West Wind- our community. Pedestrian access to sor will dramatically decline, and with that our commercial services is difficult. We demise will come a decline in demand for have sidewalks that abruptly end, leading houses here. A depressed houspedestrians into busy streets. ing market will have a negative Bicycle paths are lacking, and impact on the value of our propnumerous busy intersections erty. The equity in our homes that have heavy pedestrian and will stagnate. For most residents bicycle crossings lack safety here, our home equity is a submechanisms. stantial part of our life savings, While neighboring towns have and we depend on this equity built modern public libraries to support our financial needs, serving as community centers, such as paying for our children’s our 25-year-old public library, Weiss college education, renovating hidden away in the municipal our homes, or planning our complex behind the postal distriretirement. So, while Bridge Industrial, bution center, has water buckets scattered a private company based in Chicago, will throughout the facility to capture rainwater profit tremendously by building seven mas- leaking through the roof. sive warehouses in the heart of West WindWhile other townships move forward sor, the people of West Windsor will suffer. to build sustainable and environmentally West Windsor already has one of the larg- friendly practices, West Windsor is stagnatest percentages of commercial rateables in ing. Food waste and unrecyclable plastics all of Mercer County. There is a nearly $10 are putting a heavy burden on our waste million anticipated surplus in the 2023 bud- management services. We have no townget. Yet current council members consis- ship sponsored composting programs, and tently prioritize their objective of increasing our recycling programs are lacking and

poorly communicated. Meanwhile, our Public Works department plows over large swaths of beneficial native plants, including exhibition gardens maintained for years by Girl Scouts and community volunteers. Over the years, particularly in the Covid era, advancements in technology have led to changes in the way we deliver and manage services, and how we communicate. Because of these rapid changes in the media and communications landscape, as well as the changing expectations of our residents, it has become a necessity for municipalities to have a communications model that is highly responsive and flexible. West Windsor must transform their operations to adapt to and embrace these technological capabilities. The township website needs to be modernized, municipal information systems need to be digitized, and real-time reporting to the public is desperately needed. We all deserve a government that represents our best interests. That means doing the work to ensure the needs and priorities of all the residents in our community are considered. We must encourage community discourse to understand all perspectives and aspirations of our residents. Hosting regular town hall meetings should be mandatory. The West Windsor town council incumbents have failed to engage our community in this regard, especially when

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Covino Tournament title bodes well for WW-P baseball By Rich Fisher

The WW-P High School North and South baseball teams have combined for just one winning season over the past decade. That is usually a sign that either the feeder systems are not providing strong players; or that there is just a lack of interest in the sport. But a group of 13-year-olds are hoping to change that after a strong showing this past summer. Managed by Kevin Holden and Tom O’Connor, the 14U NJ Pirates won the B Division of Montgomery’s Covino Tournament with a team made up primarily of hometown kids. It was a marked difference from the squads they were playing, which—as most travel teams do—consisted of players from multiple towns. The majority of players were on West Windsor’s District 12 All-Star teams, which Holden and O’Connor had managed since they were young. The Pirates were created by O’Connor, who has coached in the WWLL for 20 years, and who knows the

ins and outs of travel ball and tournaments. The results turned out pretty cool when the Pirates went 5-0 in the Covino Tournament. They won all three pool games, then claimed the semifinal and final for the championship. Because a bunch of them are headed for WW-P schools, it has to make WW-P North baseball coach Robert Kinloch and WW-P South coach Joe Gambino pretty happy. The team consists of Holden’s son, Nyan, Stellan Song, Zander Raoof, Sarang Chong, Jackson O’Connor, Nicky Carrabba, Sawyer Klein, Adrian Marrero, Cameron Kelleman, Alex Dehne, Shivam Garg, Lucca Dehne, Colin Morton and Henry Hamm. Nyan Holden said he loved winning the championship, especially after mostly the same group of players did not fare too well in District 12 play as 12-year-olds. “It was awesome,” he said. “Last year we had a pretty similar team and came in third. This year we had a couple new players and we were playing pretty good.”

What changed in a year? “I think mostly everyone improved,” Nyan said. “A bunch of kids got more serious about baseball, travel and stuff. And we all played on school teams so we practiced a lot more and improved a lot more from districts to the Pirates team.” What made it especially significant is that, aside from any players who might go to a prep or parochial school, most of the team will be back for another year of playing at Grover and Community middle schools before heading to the highschool level. The camaraderie and chemistry they build now can only help down the line. “I thought it was pretty awesome; it’s friends we’ve known all our lives that I played baseball with,” Nyan Holden said. “ We know each other really well, we’ve all been over each other’s house. It’s really cool. We hang out every day, play baseball like we always do, except now we’re playing against other teams more competitively.” Holden’s father agreed, saying “These kids are playing middle school games, flag football in the backyard, they’re at the pool

all summer. They’re a crew that’s hanging out all the time. That was the goal. We’re super excited the way everything turned out. That’s exactly what we wanted to build.” The success is a by-product of that, which is why O’Connor decided to look into some higher level tournaments. “Tom’s been through it before with two older sons,” Holden said. “You see a lot when you’re going through it for the first time, but he’s already seen it. His brother coaches in Georgia, so we’ll go there in the spring, and we have the Ripken Tournament in October. “Winning (the Covino Tournament) motivated us to keep doing it. Again, it’s just keeping them together. I know we’re traveling a little more than we thought we would originally, but the results have been a lot of fun. So it’s like ‘Hey, if you guys want to do this. . .’ It’s kind of like the offseason for the school team. The goal is to have them keep playing ball together.” Which is something the high school coaches have to be pleased with.

THANK YOU from the WW-P High School South PTSA! It truly takes a village to raise a child, and what a blessing it is to call West Windsor Plainsboro our home! As we embark on our school’s 50th anniversary, our WW-P High School South PTSA extends our sincere gratitude to all these local community organizations and individuals for their generous contributions and support during the 2022-23 school year! Thanks to their kindness, we were able to organize memorable Senior Celebrations like the Scavenger Hunt and the Black Bear Lake trip, enhance students’ enrichment opportunities via Teacher Minigrants, and organize student celebrations and staff appreciation events! Do stop by the local businesses listed below to show your gratitude!

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Capital Health’s Trenton Neighborhood Initiative Transforming the Community In 2022, Capital Health joined community partner Trenton Health Team to launch the Trenton Neighborhood Initiative (TNI). As part of Capital Health’s mission to improve the health and well-being of the urban and suburban populations it serves, TNI works to drive $10 million of investment in the neighborhoods surrounding Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton to address the societal factors that affect the overall health of the city’s residents. Boosted by an initial $2.5 million leadership gift from the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, TNI introduced a transformative plan that seeks to make significant strides in housing and neighborhood improvements, workforce education and employment, child and family support services, and technology training and tools for residents. “As the health care landscape continues to evolve, it is our responsibility to understand and embrace our changing role in the community,” said Al Maghazehe, president and CEO of Capital Health. “TNI goes well beyond the walls of our hospitals and medical offices to look at societal factors that impact the health of our community. Based on input from community residents, data and recommendations from existing neighborhood plans, and industry best practices, TNI programs have been developed to have a lasting positive impact on the well-being of our neighbors and complement the health care services Capital Health offers.” TNI’s Homebuyer Assistance Program, in partnership with New Jersey Community Capital, is making a difference with Address Yourself, an affordable homeownership program that provides financial counseling and up to $20,000 in down payment assistance (as a forgivable loan) to applicants seeking to become first-time homeowners in Trenton. Since its launch, this program has provided financial guidance for almost 30 first-time home buyers and helped facilitate seven home purchases, with more in process as of this writing.

for a limited number of Trenton residents (including those who work at Capital Health) who attend short-term credentialing or associate’s degree programs in health-related fields at MCCC. So far, more than 30 scholarships have been awarded to Trenton residents. Capital Health and community partner Arm in Arm host a Mobile Food Pantry for Trenton residents from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays at Capital Health – East Trenton (first and third Wednesdays) and Capital Health Family Health Center (second and fourth Wednesdays). Offerings include non-perishable items, fresh produce, and meat and/or eggs and dairy. Since March 2023, more than 3,000 people have been served at more than 14 Mobile Food Pantry events. Additionally, the TNI Family Support Program connects North Trenton families with a community health worker to achieve housing and economic stability and improve health outcomes for children, their parents, and seniors. TNI Family Support assists families by purchasing emergency supplies (such as food, diapers, car seats), facilitating communication with health care and social service providers, and providing guidance for routine appointments, records, and prescriptions. As of June 2023, 85 individuals have received assistance and more than $111,000 in material support. TNI is also generously supported by Allied Universal, Bank of America, Investors Bank, Janssen/Johnson & Johnson, Labcorp, Citizens Bank Philanthropic Foundation, the George H. Sands and Estelle M. Sands Foundation, Sodexo, the Wawa Foundation, and many other corporate and private foundation partners. For more details, visit tnitrenton.org.

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Capital Health Now Offers Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement As part of the growing full-service cardiac program available at Capital Health’s Heart and Vascular Institute, physicians and staff from the Institute’s Structural Heart Program recently performed their first transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure at Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton, New Jersey. TAVR is a minimally invasive treatment option for patients with severe aortic stenosis (narrowing of the aortic valve opening) or those with a failing surgical aortic valve who are at elevated risk for complications during open surgery. Experts from Capital Health’s Structural Heart Program perform procedures like TAVR to manage and treat heart valve conditions and other structural issues of the heart. When severe aortic stenosis occurs, the heart needs to work harder to pump blood to the rest of the body, which in turn can limit your daily activity. With TAVR, an artificial valve is delivered to the heart through a thin, flexible tube (catheter) that is inserted into one of

several possible access routes and placed into the diseased valve. The procedure typically takes one hour or less to complete. “Patients who get transcatheter aortic valve replacement experience all the benefits of minimally invasive procedures, including less pain, shorter hospital stays, and a lower risk for major bleeding,” said DR. DAVID DRUCKER, medical director of the Structural Heart Program and board certified, fellowship trained interventional cardiologist at Capital Health Cardiology Specialists. “The biggest benefit for many TAVR patients is that they usually start feeling better right away. With a heart valve that is working properly, they breathe normally, have more energy, and can go back to everyday activities.” Following the TAVR procedure, patients are monitored in the intensive care unit (ICU) for a few hours before being moved to a standard patient room. Patients usually begin walking the same day as their TAVR procedure and are typically discharged within one or two days. To make an appointment at Capital Health Cardiology Specialists, or to find an office near you, visit capitalhealthcardiology.org.

Vaping: Get the Facts Thursday, November 2, 2023 | 6 p.m. Location: Zoom Meeting The use of e-cigarettes skyrocketed in recent years under the incorrect thought that they were safer and contained fewer toxic chemicals than regular cigarettes. We now know that once inhaled, these harmful products have ingredients that can damage the lungs and can also cause many other physical and psychological symptoms from cardiovascular effects to nausea, flu-like symptoms and decline in sexual performance. Join DR. DIANA KOLMAN, director of Interventional Pulmonology at Capital Health, to get the facts about vaping. 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. 18 Health Headlines by Capital Health | The News

Capital Health Regional Medical Center Ranked First in NJ for Racial Inclusivity in New Lown Hospital Index Also Receives ‘A’ Grades for Health Equity, Patient Safety and Community Benefit Capital Health Regional Medical Center (RMC) recently earned recognition from the Lown Institute as one of the most socially responsible hospitals in America. In the Lown Hospital Index, a report by the Institute that evaluates more than 3,600 hospitals across the nation, RMC received an A grade and ranked 17th out of 60 hospitals in New Jersey based on several key metrics that measure social responsibility. Among those metrics, RMC ranked number one in New Jersey for racial inclusivity and received A grades for health equity, patient safety, and community benefit. The report also ranked RMC among the top 100 hospitals nationally for inclusivity. “Capital Health Regional Medical Center has a history of providing high-quality, equitable care to the people of Trenton and surrounding areas that goes back more than 130 years,” said Dr. Eric Schwartz, vice president of Community Health and Transformation and executive director of Capital Health’s Institute for Urban Care. “Earning this ranking from the Lown Institute for a second consecutive year validates the hard work of our staff and shows our community that

we remain committed to this tradition of health care excellence for all residents in Mercer, Bucks, and Burlington counties.” “When communities have access to socially responsible health care, our nation grows stronger,” said Dr. Vikas Saini, president of the Lown Institute. “That’s why it’s so important to hold up these high-performing hospitals as examples for others to follow.” The Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility is the only ranking to include metrics of health equity and value of care alongside patient outcomes, creating a holistic view of hospitals as total community partners. The 2023-24 Lown Index evaluates hospitals on 50+ measures for more than 3,600 hospitals nationwide. Capital Health Regional Medical Center has a long history of serving Central New Jersey and Lower Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The hospital includes a state designated comprehensive stroke center (part of Capital Institute for Neurosciences), the Level II Bristol Myers Squibb Trauma Center (one of only 10 designated trauma centers in New Jersey), and Mercer County’s designated Emergency Mental Health Services Center. RMC also provides general and interventional radiology services, dialysis, and numerous other medical services. To learn more, visit capitalhealth.org.

Small Step Strategies for Prediabetes Monday, November 20, 2023 | 6 p.m. Location: Zoom Meeting Prediabetes puts you at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. The good news is that by making lifestyle changes, it is possible to prevent type 2 diabetes and even reverse prediabetes. Join Mindy Komosinsky, registered dietitian/nutritionist and certified diabetes care and education specialist, to learn more about prediabetes and how small steps can make a big difference in preventing type 2 diabetes. 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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Is It a Cold or the Flu? Sharing more time with family and friends during the colder months can be nice, but it can take a turn for the worse when we start sharing germs too. We’ve all felt the symptoms—sniffling, sneezing, body aches, and fatigue—but understanding whether it’s a cold or the flu can go a long way in helping you recover.

take longer to recover. Unfortunately, there is no specific treatment or vaccine for colds, but if symptoms persist or worsen, call your primary care doctor. You may be dealing with the flu or a bacterial infection.

“Recognizing the difference between a cold and the flu can be tricky,” said DR. AVIRAL YADAV, a board certified family medicine physician at Capital Health – Virtual Primary Care. “But there are simple steps you can take to prevent the spread of both, like washing your hands often and disinfecting commonly touched surfaces. If, despite your best efforts, you end up getting sick, scheduling a video visit with one of our providers from Capital Health – Virtual Primary Care is a good first step toward a quicker recovery.”

Recovery takes a week or two with plenty of rest and clear liquids. Complications, however, can develop, ranging from sinus infections to pneumonia or more serious conditions. Those most at risk for complications include young children, adults 65 or older, pregnant women, and anyone with certain chronic medical conditions, such as lung disease or heart disease.

A cold begins when a virus attaches itself to the mucous membranes lining your nose or throat. Your body’s immune system responds by sending white blood cells to combat the invader. This is what is behind the inflammation in your throat and nose that leads to coughing, sneezing, and lots of mucus. For most adults, the worst symptoms usually pass after a few days. Children, however, have less developed immune systems and may

Seasonal flu is caused by viruses that attack the body in the same manner as a cold. Some symptoms are similar too: cough, sore throat and fatigue. Unlike cold sufferers, those with the flu usually experience high fever and body aches.

The first line of defense against the flu is vaccination, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend for everyone ages six months or older. Flu activity usually peaks between December and March each year, so you should get try to get vaccinated by the end of October. Capital Health – Virtual Primary Care is a team of more than 35 primary care providers who can address a wide range of health conditions, including (but not limited to) the common cold, flu, symptoms of COVID-19, upper respiratory infection, and more. For details, or to request an appointment, visit capitalvirtualcare.org

Brain Fog Causes and What to Do About It Thursday, November 9, 2023 | 6 p.m. Location: Zoom Meeting Forgetfulness, lack of mental clarity, loss of motivation, and an inability to concentrate are associated with a non-medical condition broadly identified as “brain fog.” Join DR. EMIL MATARESE, director of the Concussion Program and board certified neurologist at Capital Institute for Neurosciences, to learn about the cognitive impact of COVID-19 and other conditions and treatment options to help dissipate the fog. 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. 20 Health Headlines by Capital Health | The News

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West Windsor Council slates introduce themselves The following is a release submitted by the Weiss, Fox and Finkelstein campaign. The three are running for election to West Windsor Council. Daniel Weiss, Stacey Fox and Ben Finkelstein will be on the ballot this Nov. 7, running on the “Your New Town Council” slate. Strict opponents of overdevelopment, Weiss, Fox and Rivera say they are committed to enhancing community engagement and conserving the quality of life. Weiss, a leader at Microsoft, has been lauded for his success in coaching high-performance teams and delivering exceptional business results. He has managed multi-million-dollar budgets, led national commercial operations teams, and influenced over 1 billion dollars in sales revenue. “West Windsor needs leadership to envision our future with fiscal responsibility, sustainable infrastructure and businesses that preserve the value of our beautiful community. I support a master plan for West Windsor that doesn’t jeopardize the quality of life in this region. Our local government promotes industrial complexes, trucking distribution centers, fast food restaurants, and largescale gas stations. Their decisions are lowering the desirability to live here, which will decrease our property values and red uce the equity in our homes.” Fox, founder and executive director of the Mercer County Defense League, is focused on protecting and preserving the environment. “It is my plan to weave protect ions against climate threats into every aspect of town management, so West Windsor can lead by example and safeguard the hometown feel we now enjoy and will continue to for generations to come,” Fox said. Finkelstein, an educator and a parent of young children, imbues inclusivity, compassion and self-determination as a leader at NBHST High School. “Public spaces are vitally important to support and strengthen community engagement. The West Windsor library must be revitalized to expand its educational offerings and services to better reflect the interests and cultures of the town. “Our infrastructures should promote community needs and public services. West Windsor deserves Town Council leadership that is responsive to the needs of all residents,” Finkelstein said. ***

The following is a press release submitted by the Mandel, Gawas, Stevens campaign. The three are incumbents running for reelection to West Windsor Council. West Windsor Township Council members Andrea Sue Mandel, Sonia Gawas and Michael Stevens announced that they are seeking a second term in the upcoming Nov. 7 election. The team is running under the slogan “Community Leaders for West Windsor,” which reflects their long-time service as volunteers and leaders in the Township. They took office on Council in 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and actively helped lead the Township smoothly and safely through a time of crisis. In their next term, the team pledges to continue its efforts to enhance West Windsor’s quality of life. A major goal has been keeping municipal taxes flat. Over the past four years the team has worked to attract commercial and retail companies and to minimize residential overdevelopment which increases the tax burden. Residential growth will be a particularly key issue as the Township faces another Affordable Housing round in 2025. Improving the Township’s infrastructure to improve safety and traffic flow will also continue to be an important team objective, including resurfacing roads, repairing sidewalks, adding bike lanes, and creating pedestrian crosswalks. Preserving open space has always been essential to West Windsor as the community seeks to preserve and protect its natural environment. The team was instrumental in saving the 126-acre Hall property from becoming a 400-unit housing development. Their efforts were also significantly instrumental in recently earning West Windsor the Sustainable Jersey Silver Certification. Andrea Sue Mandel, the current Council president, has served on West Windsor’s Planning Board and Environmental Commission. Andrea is a long-time volunteer and leader in the Girl Scouts, FIRST robotics, and other local organizations. Her 40-year career in engineering and management for Fortune 500 companies and her consulting business, managing people, budgets and capital projects, prepared her for her Council duties. As someone who has had to break barriers as a woman pioneer in engineering, she has spent years mentoring young women from all backgrounds to

be leaders. Andrea’s commitment to the environment is evident in the many related projects she has championed, such as WW National Drive Electric Week (now in its 6th year), adoption of EV chargers in many new developments in town, the pollinator and rain gardens on Township property, and promoting a program to address flooding from the Millstone River. Andrea says, “I have been an active volunteer in the town for the last 30 years, and hope the people give me the opportunity to continue my work on Council. I’m a logical problem solver and consensus builder and am passionate about West Windsor and making it better every day.” Sonia Gawas, who has served as Council President, is an active long-time volunteer and leader in WW-P schools, including as president of the Maurice Hawk and Millstone River PTA. She is an advisor and on the board of ISAAW (Inspiring South Asian American Women) and Unified-Spectrum (a non-profit group

committed to creating career opportunities for the neurodiverse population). Having lost her first husband in the 9-11 attacks, she found the strength to move forward in a new country by opening up her apartment to other grieving survivors. As a senior account executive in the pharma industry, she managed multi-million dollar budgets for major mental health industry clients. In addition to her Council and volunteer work, Sonia raises her two children who attend WW-P schools. Sonia says, “I believe we can make the world a better place if we all work together. I have chosen West Windsor to be my home, along with my husband, Ram, who is a volunteer firefighter. I have volunteered for our town for the last 14 years and I will continue to do so to improve our community’s quality of life. Michael Stevens, council vice president, worked for Bristol-Myers Squibb as the vice president of medical affairs See FORUM, Page 22

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FORUM continued from Page 21 and served on a number of NIH protocol teams in the HIV/AIDS area. As CEO of StimBiotics, Dr. Stevens’ medical research is today focused on the development of novel antibiotics to target multidrug resistant bacteria. Volunteerism has always been important to Michael. When High School North began participating in the FIRST Robotics Competition, he became a founding parent/mentor for the team. After being rescued by the West Windsor Volunteer Fire Company during Hurricane Irene in 2011, he joined the fire company where he served as fire police captain and Grants Committee chairman to secure a $300,000+ FEMA grant for new breathing apparatus for West Windsor’s volunteer fire companies. Michael says, “West Windsor is a community we can all be proud of, but we have to be willing to work hard to keep it that way. I bring a long professional history of making hard decisions to the Township Council to benefit all segments of our community.” With a proven record of service and achievement and concrete goals for continued service to the community, the team of Mandel, Gawas, and Stevens is asking for your vote on Nov. 7, so they can continue to serve West Windsor.

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Support for Mandel, Gawas and Stevens I am writing in support of the only three candidates running for re-election to the West Windsor Township Council this November 7. In their four years on Council, Andrea Mandel, Sonia Gawas, and Michael Stevens have done an outstanding job of preserving and enhancing our quality of life. Like many of us, my biggest concern is keeping municipal taxes under control. There are two major ways our Mayor and Council can do this—they can attract taxpaying companies and they can limit residential growth. The Mandel, Gawas, Stevens team has done both. During their term of office and largely through their efforts, commercial revenue to the Township, which reduces our household taxes, has increased with the addition of such new stores and companies as Floor & Décor, Bluestone Lane, and Paris Baguette. At the same time, they have worked tirelessly to control residential overdevelopment. For example, they were instrumental in blocking a 400 home development on the 126 acre Hall property. This is important because each of the several hundred school children who would have lived there would cost the school system over $19,000 to be paid by the rest of us. Our next round of

Affordable Housing negotiations is in 2025 and they are already preparing legal measures to resist pressure from the State and developers for further growth. Mandel, Gawas, and Stevens are a seasoned, able, and accomplished team, motivated only to make West Windsor a better place to live. I urge you to join me in voting for them on November 7. Paul Murphy West Windsor *** I am writing to endorse Andrea Mandel, Sonia Gawas and Michael Stevensfor reelection to West Windsor Council. I have had the pleasure of knowing Andrea, Sonia and Michael for several years, and I can say with confidence that they possess the necessary qualities and skills to continue serving the residents of West Windsor. As a citizen of West Windsor for over thirty years, I believe that it is essential to elect leaders who are committed to improving our community. Andrea, Sonia and Michael have demonstrated their tireless commitment by not only serving on West Windsor Council, but also by working as long-term volunteers for several local nonprofit organizations that benefit all of us. It is my belief that Andrea, Sonia and Michael will continue to serve the community with passion, commitment and caring. I strongly urge West Windsor residents

to vote for Andrea Mandel, Sonia Gawas and Michael Stevens in the upcoming election to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. I am confident that they will continue to make a positive impact working towards the betterment of our community. Please join me in supporting Andrea Mandel, Sonia Gawas and Michael Stevens, Community Leaders for West Windsor, by re-electing them to West Windsor Township Council. Thank you for your time and consideration. Eileen Murphy West Windsor *** Andrea Mandel, Sonia Gawas, and Michael Stevens are three exceptional West Windsor Council members who are running together on a non-partisan team for a second term. I fully endorse Mandel, Gawas, and Stevens for re-election to Council. Each of my Council colleagues has a solid record of achievement on Council and as long-time community volunteers. Andrea has been a WWP Girl Scout leader for 27 years and started and coached championship all-girl FIRST robotics teams for eight years. No doubt that her engineering background and mentoring has influenced many girls to enter the fields of STEM. Michael is also a founding parent/mentor for WW-P FIRST Robotics Team 1923.

He also is a member of the West Windsor Volunteer Fire Company’s Fire Police having served as Captain. Sonia has provided leadership for PTA/PTSA organizations, started Girl Scout Troop 70218, and is a Unified-Spectrum Board member. I recognize and respect that all of their tremendous commitments of time and energy bring a plethora of knowledge which has created a solid foundation for the varied issues upon which they rely in Council governance decision-making. I’ve worked side by side with Andrea and Sonia on setting meeting agendas and in making sure that the business of the Township continued during the COVID-19 crisis. My Council colleagues supported efforts to buy open space, including the recent acquisition of the 126-acre Hall property which prevented 400+ residential homes from being built. They also understand the need for increased commercial ratables in order to keep municipal taxes flat. Public safety is always high on their priority list. Michael’s first-hand knowledge and experience as a current member of the Fire Police is very useful in both operating and capital budget discussions. Andrea and Sonia have continuously supported additional flashing beacons at crosswalks in the Berrien City neighborhood and on Cranbury Road, along with sidewalk replacements and the extension

of bike lanes in various areas. Andrea, Sonia, and Michael were constantly involved with COVID-19 initiatives; special meetings with the Administration, the making and distribution of face masks, support for Health Department vaccination clinics, and assembling and distribution of food donations. As Council members, they helped you to be as safe and healthy as possible in a time of crisis. We are a stronger community because of their selfless efforts. Linda Geevers Geevers is a member of West Windsor Council

Support for Finkelstein, Fox and Weiss I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for the fresh slate of candidates, Dan Weiss, Stacey Fox, and Ben Finkelstein, who are running for the West Windsor Town Council in the upcoming November election. As a first-generation immigrant from India and a resident of West Windsor for the past ten years, I am invested in the future of our community. The candidacy of these three individuals brings together a diverse range of professional experiences and proven competence, making them an impressive and comprehensive team. Their vision for West Windsor encompasses responsible

development that safeguards our environment and preserves property values. Additionally, they prioritize the safety of our children at school and advocate for the creation of safe roads for all users. I am particularly appreciative of their commitment to transparency in governance. Their plan to utilize modern technology, alongside traditional town hall meetings, demonstrates their dedication to fostering two-way communication between the local government and the residents. It is crucial for governments to actively engage with the community, listen to diverse opinions, and make decisions that truly reflect the needs and wishes of the people. In this regard, West Windsor has room for improvement, and these candidates have demonstrated a genuine willingness to bridge that gap. Dan Weiss’s professional background in technology and his experience in political leadership, Stacey Fox’s community organization skills, and Ben Finkelstein’s public service experience as a highschool teacher all contribute to their ability to effect significant positive changes in the West Windsor Town Council. Together, they possess the necessary skills and readiness to make a lasting impact. I urge all West Windsor residents to join me in supporting Dan Weiss, Stacey Fox, and Ben Finkelstein in the upcoming elec-

tion. Let us come together to shape the future of our town. I wish the candidates the best of luck in their campaign. Fauzia Farooqui West Windsor *** Here in West Windsor, we need checks and balances in our town council – there is way too much power for there to be a rubber-stamp council. We need change because the incumbents have made decisions that will impact residents and neighbors negatively – the big one that stands out in my mind is the Bridge Point 8 mega warehouse project approval. This single project covering 650+ West Windsor acres threatens to change the face of our town, adding significant traffic, safety, air pollution, and environmental risks—in addition to negatively impacting property values. The vision that Weiss, Fox and Finkelstein bring for West Windsor includes responsible development that grows our property values, protects our safety, promotes human capital, and safeguards our environment. And makes West Windsor a better place for all. I strongly urge residents to join me in supporting Dan Weiss, Stacey Fox and Ben Finkelstein in the upcoming election. Ajay Kaisth West Windsor

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