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By DiCCon HyaTT If French biotech company Erytech is right about the properties of its Erycaps technology, it could lead to a cure for many types of cancer. And the medicine will be made first in an unassuming office off Alexander Road. The company, based in Lyon, France, has its U.S. headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and recently opened a facility at 104 Campus Drive in West Windsor’s University Square complex. There, technicians will take blood purchased from blood banks and turn it into what some media reports have dubbed “superblood” by infusing the cells with L-asparaginase, a cancer-fighting enzyme that is used to treat leukemia. West Windsor Mayor Hemant Marathe lauded Erytech’s decision to come to town. “This is the first time that I know of a biotech company having presence in Cambridge, Massachusettes opening another facility in a second location,” Marathe said. “As mayor I hope this will be the first among many high tech firms moving to West Windsor.” Gil Beyen, CEO of Erytech, said the company picked West Windsor after a long search. “The first trial we ran in the U.S. was in Philadelphia, near the American See ERYTECH, Page 20
The inaugural West Windsor Mayor’s Ball was held Oct. 13, 2018 at the Boathouse at Mercer Lake. Pictured are Missy Pirrera (left), Sanjana Gulati, West Windsor Police Chief Robert Garofalo, Kristy Kyriakopoulos, Mayor Hemant Marathe, Marla Esposito, Rachna Sharma and Councilwoman Virginia Manzari, an event organizer. For more photos, turn to Page 22. (Photo by Jane and Pam Grecsek Photographie.)
Superintendent makes his pitch for school referendum Schools chief explains $114.8M school bond vote on Nov. 6 ballot By DaviD aDerHolD During the past four years, the WW-P board of education and district administration has monitored residential growth in both West Windsor and Plainsboro Townships, conducted a demographic
study, conducted a capacity study, and reviewed facility needs. Residential growth is upon us and our school facilities are already stretched. Three weeks ago, the West Windsor Township Council approved a settlement agreement with the Fair Share Housing Center. This settlement meets the 1,500 affordable housing units by approving 3,678 growth residential units (primarily apartments and townhomes). Plainsboro Township has also approved 498 growth residential units.
The impact of 4,176 residential units (3,632 that will yield school age children) over the next three to 10 years is substantial and it demands that we take immediate action in order to ensure that our school district maintains its excellence. The goal of the referendum is to build the facilities to address the needs of today and the growth of tomorrow while simultaneously being respectful and mindful of the tax impact on our community. See REFERENDUM, Page 14
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Three candidates are running for election Nov. 6 to a oneyear unexpired term on West Windsor council. Incumbent Jyotika Bahree, who was appointed in January to fill the seat vacated by Hemant Marathe when he was elected mayor, is being challenged by Yan Mei Wang and Taylor “YZ” Zhang. Both challengers ran unsuccessfully in last year’s election—Wang for mayor and Zhang for council. In Plainsboro, meanwhile, two three-year seats on the township committee are up for election. Both are uncontested. Barring an unlikely successful write-in campaign, incumbents Neil Lewis, deputy mayor, and Nuran Nabi will be relected. Also on the ballot is the WW-P school district election, which features a referendum question for $114.87 million in improvements to district schools. See story at left for an article by Superintendent David Aderhold on the referendum. Three candidates are running for two Plainsboro seats on the WW-P school board, while in West Windsor, two candidates are running for one open seat. In the Plainsboro contest, incumbents Anthony Fleres and Rachel Juliana are being challenged by Prasannakumar See ELECTION, Page 16
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Project Freedom held a ground breaking ceremony on Oct. 17 for Freedom Village at West Windsor—a 72 unit affordable and accessible rental community to be constructed on Old Bear Brook Road. Project Freedom is a non-profit housing developer that specializes in creating housing for persons with disabilities. Freedom Village will be built on a 10-acre site, which is surrounded by a mix of residential and businesses uses. At the ceremony wereMayor Hemant Marathe, retired Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh, council members, affordable housing committee members and other township officials. Also there was Florence Cohen, former chair of the Affordable Housing Committee, who introduced Project Freedom to the township. Timothy Doherty, executive director of Project Freedom Inc., welcomed the guests and speakers. Norman Smith, cofounder of Project Freedom spoke about the mission of the organization. Herb Schneider, president of the board of trustees, highlighted Project Freedom’s cooperative relationship with
the many towns in New Jersey that are home to Project Freedom Communities. “Our Project Freedom Villages have been invited into each of the seven towns where we have built a community,” said Schneider. “We have been warmly welcomed by the town officials and the neighbors. We work hard to establish a spirit of cooperation with our new neighbors and with the town.” “Project Freedom housing is the foundation from which people with and without disabilities can build their lives on,” said Smith. “What has been started here today will bring freedom to some, a comfortable sanctuary for others, and for everyone the opportunity to say West Windsor is a great place to call their hometown.” The development will contribute a total of 144 affordable housing credits towards the township’s obligation to provide 1,500 units of affordable housing by 2025. This is 72 physical units that get double credit because they are rentals.
The project calls for the construction of six L- shaped two-story buildings with one elevator in each, consisting of one, two and three bedroom rental apartment units, all of which will be totally accessible to someone who uses a wheelchair. There will be 14 onebedroom units with an average size of 855 square feet, 42 two-bedroom units with an average size of 1,090 square feet and 16 three-bedroom units with an average size of 1,200 square feet. The units will feature wider doors and hallways, energy efficient appliances and elevators for access to the second floor. The units will be totally self-sufficient, and feature central heating and air-conditioning, accessible kitchens and baths with roll-in-showers, large refrigerators and wall to wall carpeting. The building will include green features and conform to New Jersey Energy Silver under the LEED for Homes rating system.
The development will contribute a total of 144 affordable housing credits towards the township’s obligation.
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Vote for the party, not the person It’s now time to think of how to vote in the 2018 election. My advice at this time is to think not of the person but rather the party. In my opinion, when our representatives go to Washington something happens to them. They join a caucus which in my mind is to become members of a gang. The most important thing for the Republican gang these days seems to be to support President Trump. A president that has put our nation deeper in debt so the rich can grow richer. A president that looks after the upper 1 percent on the backs of the other 99 percent. Our economy will grow but at the expense of health care, at the expense of our environment and at the expense of our freedom. President Trump—backed by the congress—appoints people that will tear our government apart, dismiss our rights and destroy our planet. These days our president, with the backing of the Republican party, supports the murder of a news reporter. Is there no end to how low they will go? Please vote and support the Democrats for the sake of your country. Steve Tayler Plainsboro
Zhang: Anonymous letter full of malicious lies Recently, I learned that two anonymous letters (one in English, the other in Chinese) have circulated in West Windsor in which the author(s) made fabricated and malicious attacks on me and several Chinese American community leaders. I am very disappointed to see this now-familiar tactic of lies and nasty personal assaults degrade our community, where we strive to encourage constructive truthful dialogue and voter participation. Every allegation in the anonymous letter is false. I have reported this incident to the proper authorities. Defamatory smear campaigns have no place in the democratic processes of a collegial community. I ask the anonymous writer(s) to publicly take responsibility for their actions. Let’s use this libel as a teachable moment for our children of how to engage in public discourse with dignity and respect. We may not agree on political views and positions, but we should all agree upon what moral standards we stand on: integrity, honesty, and justice. So I will continue, as I always have, to wage a positive campaign for West Windsor Township Council on the issues of most concern to our residents. I welcome your suggestions and ask you to join me in making West Windsor a better place to live.
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because of the support of our sponsors. In particular I would like to thank gold sponsor Avalon Bay Communities; silver sponsors Christine Cox, Erytech, Miller Porter & Muller, Princeton University and PSE&G; and bronze sponsors Al’s Sunoco, Boston Properties, Donna Lucarelli, Edgar Music Entertainment, Jane & Pam Grecsek Photographie, Mason, Griffin & Pierson, McCaffrey’s Food Markets, Muslim Center of Greater Princeton, N.J. American Water, Penn Medicine, Simin & Sajid Syed and the West Windsor Lion’s Club. The Boathouse at Mercer Lake provided a beautiful setting for this event. Our thanks to all the staff who helped make the evening a success. Many thanks to the WWP News for joining us in celebration of this special anniversary—partnering with WWGB to publish articles throughout the year that highlight the many achievements of our fine police officers. I am truly grateful to all of them for what they have started. I hope it continues long after I retire as the mayor. As West Windsor residents we have a lot to be thankful for and to celebrate. Let’s continue to put our differences aside and come together to celebrate our successes. Finally I would like to thank all the individuals who bought tickets to the ball without knowing what to expect. I hope you come back year after year and we have an even bigger celebration each year. (Note: If your organization would like to be considered by West Windsor Gives Back for its fundraising efforts in 2019, you can find the application at westwindsornj.org/ww-givesback. The deadline for application is Nov. 30. Email wwgivesback@gmail.com for more information.)
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FORUM continued from Page 5 and the below initiatives to usher in ratables and reduce our dependence on residential taxes. 3. Introduce initiatives. Many N.J. towns have reduced taxes and improved residents’ lives with initiatives—lately, Hopewell Township cut $2 million debt and mproved road safety with road preservation; our county restored native plants in two county parks with deer control. I will introduce these programs to West Windsor. Let me tell you a little about myself: I am a wife and mother of two (ages 7 and 3); I hold a Ph.D. from University of California, Berkeley; a professor, Washington University in St. Louis; a physicist at Princeton University; and a political newcomer fighting for West Windsor values since 2015. My accomplishments include: Helped solve the Mews shuttle noise problem; worked on the dollar a trip community shuttle program to the train station and township entities; promoted local cul-
ture food businesses (WooRi Mart and Ramen House); volunteered for the Mercer County Trail Crew, Lions Scout, Maurice Hawk Parent Teacher Association, and WW-P 8th grade project judge; raised $400 for the Peace Day event as a Human Relations Council member; completed eight training courses at Rutgers University on infrastructure and transportation; and helped co-design one of the first N.J. protected bike lanes at Canal Pointe Boulevard. Yan Mei Wang Wang is a candidate for the open seat on West Windsor Council
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borrow their reusable food baskets for food service, to reduce the trash generated from single-use disposable containers at the festival. As the council liaison to the West Windsor Parking Authority, it was encouraging to see her take the lead and work across groups such as the West Windsor Environmental Commission and High School volunteers. Their joint effort helped to keep more than 400 disposable containers out of the trash. Anita Ramachandran West Windsor *** I have known Jyotika Bahree not only as a fellow resident, but also as my junior at a rigorous undergraduate program that also counts Dr. Gita Gopinath (the new chief economist of the IMF) as an alum. Over the years, I have watched Jyotika step up from being an active volunteer in the school district to serving on the West Windsor Zoning Board to becoming a council member. I can attest to her real passion for serving and for doing the right thing by the residents of the town. I have been impressed to see just how much time and effort she puts into each of her roles and have witnessed her professionalism in making sure that she read every page of inches-thick material so that her vote on the zoning board or the council would be well-informed. Jyotika’s platform is clearly articulated on her website, but I can vouch for how deeply she cares about the issues she is running on. Moreover, collaboration and non-partisanship are not just slogans for her. She has a deep commitment to working with everyone and to keeping discussions issue-based, civil and free of political agenda. Even in private, she does not have a negative word for anyone, including her opponents and refuses to engage in discussions that are not constructive. She thinks dispassionately and true to her training as an economist, carefully weighs issues based on costs and benefits rather than being swung by emotions or driven along party lines. We all wish more qualified people with the right motivations would run for office. Jyotika is exactly such a person and West Windsor residents will be well served by having her looking out for us and our town. Shachi Chopra-Nangia West Windsor *** Jyotika Bahree has worked with the West Windsor Parking Authority as council liaison since January. During this time Jyotika has demonstrated her ability to work with a diverse team to get things done by being open minded, fair and proactive. She has gone beyond being a liaison to constructively participating not only in discussions but all parking authority activities. For more than two years the parking authority has been working with the township on a new ticketing system. With Jyotika’s participation we have made significant progress in the last few months. Recently when the parking authority held a food truck festival, Jyotika seized
the opportunity to make it an environmental event. She got a group of high school students involved to run a “rethink disposable” project. The kids persuaded food vendors and visitors to use recyclable baskets instead of disposable containers and the event was a great success. With her positive attitude and ability to work with others even when the issue involved is difficult, Jyotika has impressed all of the parking authority members. Andy Lupo Lupo is chairman of the West Windsor Parking Authority *** As a sitting member of the council, Jyotika Bahree has proved to be an independent and dedicated representative, for whom the township’s priorities have always come first. Jyotika has taken clear positions on a number of issues and has not shied away from debating controversial topics that have a bearing on our community. Her arguments in township meetings show that she takes the time to understand all nuances of a subject and articulates her opinions with great responsibility and fairness. She is committed to delivering results, and working constructively in a team to ensure that West Windsor utilizes its resources in an efficient and optimal manner. While Jyotika’s academic credentials are noteworthy, her real strength lies in her ability to find creative solutions to difficult problems, and in her tireless volunteering at West Windsor community events. Details of initiatives introduced and supported by Jyotika are available on her website. However, I would like to highlight a few of her achievements during her tenure as a councilwoman. She has taken a strong stand in trying to lower the number of affordable housing units required from our community, so that our schools and infrastructure are not stressed. She has been the driving force in building awareness to the dangers of vaping amongst our children, and has initiated a vaping ordinance that will bar/restrict school age children from purchasing vaping products. Jyotika understands that a community that has grown as fast as West Windsor has needs to constantly upgrade its roads and infrastructure. To that end, her vote to allocate almost $11 million towards such projects is greatly appreciated and welcome. I have been a resident of West Windsor for the past 18 years, and have seen the town grow and flourish to become a magnet for people who value education, open space and a friendly community. To ensure that West Windsor continues to be a highly desirable and high quality town, we need to elect a council member who is completely invested in our town’s welfare. I can’t think of a better person for West Windsor Council than Jyotika Bahree, who has invaluable experience in tackling our issues, and who has a proven track record of delivering tangible results. Her commitment to bring an unbiased and objective perspective to the table is truly welcome. Kalpana Raman West Windsor
*** This November election is not only about federal, state and county positions, but involves a seat on the West Windsor Township Council. Unlike the other races, the West Windsor town government is thankfully non-partisan. I feel very strongly that one of the candidates, Councilwoman Jyotika Bahree, embodies that spirit. She will continue to both move our town forward and protect it from outside interests. Jyotika has been serving on council for more than a year, and during that time she has worked diligently on issues that matter the most to our quality of life in West Windsor: Preventing large scale residential development, minimizing the impact of affordable housing decisions, increasing open space and improving our infrastructure. She has started an initiative to combat the major vaping problem in our schools. We need her experience and willingness to work with the mayor and all members of council on these important matters. I have personally worked with Jyotika on several environmental projects. She approaches everything intelligently, analytically and does her own research. She has no axe to grind or political party to please with grandstanding but comes to her own conclusions based on facts. Jyotika is an independent thinker.
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FORUM continued from Page 7 *** I would like to express my support for Yingchao “YZ” Zhang for West Windsor Council. During our campaign in Fall 2017, I worked very closely with YZ. I am impressed with YZ’s steadfast work on behalf of all West Windsor residents. He always maintains his principles and integrity. I cannot recommend anyone more strongly than I do YZ. YZ is a dedicated public servant. As a member of the WW-P school board, YZ served with intelligence and compassion. In addition, he holds a PhD in physics and is an accomplished businessman in IT and sales/marketing. YZ would contribute constructively and collegially to council discussions and decisions. YZ stands up for the values dear to many West Windsor residents. He is the only candidate who has publicly spoken in favor of gun control in West Windsor and limiting the scope of a police presence in WW-P schools. One candidate said nothing; the other candidate voted with her Republican colleagues and the NRA. YZ is the only candidate with a viable plan to increase tax revenue in West Windsor through creating increased high tech and incubator office spaces. He has been working with the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce and Mercer County Community College to build the network of future West Windsor employers. The other candidates have no plans. YZ is the only candidate who thinks about how and why empty nesters and
senior citizens are a valuable part of the fabric of West Windsor. Quality of life and services are part of his realistic platform. The other candidates are silent. YZ is the only candidate who has spoken in favor of alternative energy. As a physicist and IT professional, YZ creates optimized solutions every day. He plans for our future and the future of our children. One candidate said nothing; the other candidate voted with her Republican colleagues against alternative energy. Kristin Epstein West Windsor *** Three candidates are running for West Windsor Council, but only one has the qualifications, commitment and experience needed to serve our town: Yingchao “YZ” Zhang. I have known YZ for many years. We first met as fellow parent volunteers in the Cub Scouts and have remained friendly ever since. He is a long-time resident of West Windsor who has served our town through volunteer and community activities, most recently as a member of the WW-P school board. Although I have always respected and liked YZ, I did not always agree with him on issues, most notably regarding some positions he espoused while still a candidate for the school board. However, when YZ was elected to the board, he took responsibilities to represent the entire district community very seriously. He carefully studied every issue before casting a vote, and, to his great credit, changed
his position on certain curriculum issues because it was the right thing to do—even if it cost him constituent support. In so doing, YZ showed tremendous courage and integrity, and my respect for him likewise increased. As an elected public official, YZ was not afraid to reconsider his position when the facts warranted it. He demonstrated growth and the ability to consensus-build, and put the needs of all students first. These are admirable qualities that YZ will bring to the township council, and this is why I am supporting him. Sue Roy West Windsor
Vote Wang for West Windsor Council
When we bought our townhome in West Windsor in 2004, our annual property tax bill was $7,636. We were both working; it was doable. Fast forward to 2017/18. The annual tax bill on the same property is now $10,909. We have since retired, living on Social Security benefits and our RMD’s. Not so easy now, with this tax increase of 43 percent. Yan Mei Wang is not a seasoned politician looking to be elected so she can freely spend our money on grandiose projects. She is a fiscal conservative, concerned with limiting suburban development and protecting our existing farmland. She wants to spend our tax money wisely and has gone to school to learn how to produce the best results from intelligent, thoughtful and frugal spending methods. I suggest anyone concerned about the soaring cost of living in West Windsor vote for Yan Mei, after examining the votes for tax increases cast by her competition in this current election. Robert Suto West Windsor
Vote Kaish for WW-P school board Michele Kaish came to the school board after many years of PTA and other volunteer work and has been a valued and productive board member since 2012. For the past six years I’ve seen Michele work resolutely and effectively for what is best for our students, remaining focused and dedicated to doing what’s right. I had the opportunity to work closely with her on a number of committees at the end of my own tenure on the school board. She is an extremely capable, diligent, effective board member, and I believe strongly that the board needs her experience and good judgment. I know first-hand the long hours of preparation required of her to perform effectively as vice president and as chair of the Administration and Facilities Committee, and the focus, patience, and persistence required to be an effective leader. Michele is a respected and productive leader. Robert J. Johnson Johnson is a West Windsor resident and former member of the school board.
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*** I met Michele Kaish when she was running for re-election to the school board in 2015. Since then, I found Michele at almost every PTA meeting I went to. We also worked together in the WW-P Education Foundation in 2016 when I was a board member while Michele was a non-voting member representing the school board. Michele and her husband have raised three wonderful children in West Windsor, and their youngest son graduated from High School North last year. Not only have I found Michele to be an important resource who knows the past and present of WWiP, I am also amazed by the amount of time and efforts Michele has put into our school district. As a person who has worked in higher education for more than 20 years, I know almost every parent has an opinion with respect to what the best education system is. I also understand how important and challenging it is for a public education system to include all these different opinions and perspectives. My interaction with Michele has assured me that Michele is the person whom I can trust to bring people with different cultural and economic backgrounds together. I appreciate many moms in WW-P who are like Michele and have dedicated their entire lives to making our school system better. Michele has my strongest support and I hope Michele will inspire more women in WWP to serve our lovely community in the future. Lynn Tang West Windsor *** My family and I have lived in West Windsor for 20 years. I speak as a resident and a parent of three children who’ve graduated from WW-P public schools—two from North and one from South. I believe Michele Kaish is most qualified to continue in her post not only because she is an intelligent and thoughtful leader, but also because she is compassionate and reasoned in her approach to fostering an academic and social environment that helps students to thrive in West Windsor and beyond. I have had the privilege of knowing Michele and her family for two decades. My first memory of Michele was at a parent’s orientation meeting at Beth Chaim Pre-School. My son was new to the school and community and Michele and her son were eager to welcome him into their arms. They were kind, thoughtful, fun and inclusive, and the transition was magical. That initial experience with Michele’s family spoke volumes about her as a parent and educator. Michele was raising a truly respectful children and she valued happiness as part of the experience. I really liked that. As time went by, my admiration for Michele never wavered. Michele was the room parent who always volunteered, but also left room for others to get involved if they wished to do so. She was the PTA liaison and coordinator who worked tirelessly on behalf of each school her children attended. And she knew her stuff. Michele was not a bystander. In fact, you could count on
her to advocate for positions regardless of popularity. She was always fairminded and interested in the best outcomes of all students. She made our school a close-knit community. As I reflect on my children’s experiences as graduates of WW-P, I know their memories were not all happy. In fact, I don’t think anyone should expect this given the level of competition in our school district. Raising children to be competitive is no easy task given the rigors of WW-P schools. But pushing children to perform their best doesn’t mean you have to break their spirits. Michele gets the difference between pushing and breaking. (One need only look at her children’s su ccesses to see that this is true.) I support Michele Kaish for having the wisdom to see the importance of balance. WW-P is a fantastic school district with an incredibly consistent track record of graduating bright, accomplished students. We have advocates like Michele Kaish to thank for this because she works tirelessly for our children and our community. Betsy McNeilly West Windsor *** In 2012, I ran against Michele Kaish and lost, but was happy to see her get elected as we had similar goals. There were much fewer lawn signs back then. Michele has now successfully served two terms and has been an active community volunteer for over 20 years. She provides the experience needed to help
continue to guide the WW-P school district forward. Pete Abitanto West Windsor *** It is often said that you can judge someone by the company she keeps. However, I prefer to look at qualifications in a bit of a different manner: I think we can judge someone by the children she has raised and by the motives behind action she takes. I had the privilege of working with Michele Kaish’s three boys on their journeys to college. If these young adults are examples of what our future holds, then we are in very good shape indeed. Bright. Curious. Empathetic. Compassionate. Humble. These are not qualities one can develop in isolation. These are qualities that are most often passed down to us from our parents. These are the qualities that Michele stands for in regards to our WW-P students. Motives. When I saw Michele a few months ago she told me she was running again for the school board. My immediate response was, “Why? You no longer have kids in the district. Now you can relax and sit back. Why do you need this? So much work! So many fires to put out! Go biking! Go hiking! Meet me at the gym!” Michele laughed as she knew I wasn’t being serious. You see, we are both deeply committed to public service and we are both intensely loyal. I was not at all surprised that Michele chose to continue her work even though there
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does not appear to be any personal gain involved. My time in the West Windsor-Plainsboro area goes back to the early 1980s. I have witnessed insane growth, population shifts, Wegmans and Whole Foods. But most important is that I have also witnessed some of the most amazing students to come out of U.S. schools. Though I now live in California, I return for several months a year to continue my work in the WW-P arena. With people like Michele on the board, I am confident that the system my own three children benefited from will remain a true diamond in the rough of education in this country. Barbara Kalmus Kalmus is president of the Princeton Education Network and a former resident of West Windsor *** Regardless whether Michele Kaish is re-elected, her legacy will be one of tireless service, unflagging honesty, wisdom and courage to pursue solutions that are best for our children and our school district. We are fortunate that we have in our midst a person that embodies the skills our school district strives to instill in our students. I have served with Michele since 2002 in the PTA and on community committees. Michele continually educates herself about the diverse and changing needs of our children and school district. I have witnessed firsthand her thoughtful and measured
contributions on issues brought before the board, many of which have been charged with deep emotion and complexity. Her collaborative approach to problem solving is unequalled, and she works tirelessly at finding solutions for the greater good of our schools. A quality that I have appreciated about Michele is her sense of life balance that must exist for our children to thrive and be successful. Michele has worked since our days serving in PTA together to put policies and programs in place that strike a better balance between academics and the numerous co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities available to our students. Each of Michele’s three sons have gone on from our school district to achieve success largely because of Michele’s integrity in the process of raising and empowering them to find balance in their lives, thus allowing them to claim success on their own terms. Recently, Michele helped my son earn his religious knot award for Boy Scouts. She took time amid her yearend responsibilities as a parent of a high school senior, a community liaison and as a school board member to meet with, encourage and inspire him to reach his goal. When Michele told me she felt she could give three more years of service to our school district, I jumped at the chance to sign her application. We have an incredible resource in Michele Kaish. Heather Nielsen West Windsor See FORUM, Page 10
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FORUM continued from Page 9 *** I have been living in this district for 11 years and have just become an American citizen. I am so excited to be able to vote in elections this year for both our community and our country. Over these years I have known Michele Kaish to be very involved with the PTSA, and I have been impressed by her active participation at meetings as a member of the board of education. During my time as a member of the PTSA boards for both Community Middle School and High School North I have witnessed her dedication to supporting the districts PTAs. She is always willing to answer questions regarding the district’s policies and procedures. The amount of time and effort she puts into this district never ceases to amaze me. Michele has always been a friendly face in the community, easy to approach and happy to help. As a mother of three children that attended schools in the district, I feel that she has a deep understanding of student and parental concerns and is always readily available. I believe that Michele consistently puts the students best interests first when dealing with board of education decisions. Louise Dyke West Windsor *** Over a period spanning 40 years, I have had the opportunity to observe board of education members through various lenses, including my service
and work as a newspaper reporter; school board member in Watchung; as an attorney representing school boards throughout New Jersey; and as an employee and member of the central office administrative team in the WW-P school district for 18 years from 2000 through 2017. During the five school years I worked with Michele Kaish before I retired, I found her to be among the most dedicated, diligent and effective board members I have observed. Michele is always prepared for meetings and is not only a probing questioner, but she is also a great listener. She truly values receiving input from members of the community and administration before using her own good judgment to offer her thoughtful insights and to vote on issues before her. Her experience as vice president of the board, chair of a board of education labor negotiations team and chair of the Administration and Facilities Committee are valuable assets as the board addresses the current and future needs of the school district. It has always been evident to me that Michele cares deeply about our community where she and her husband have lived for 24 years and raised three sons. I know she is committed to working to ensure that the school district provides an outstanding educational program for all our students and plans astutely for the future. Russ Schumacher West Windsor
*** Michele Kaish understands the WWP school community, their experiences and their needs. Besides her various high qualifications she has outstanding qualities that we deserve to see in our school board members: Knowledge: A selfless dedication with a deep knowledge of the needs of our children and their families and the workings of a school system such as WW-P. Her decisions are based on evid ncebased research and logical reasoning. Selfless service: She doesn’t have children any more in the schools, but still spends time serving the school community. She cares to do this rather than enjoy her free time doing something for herself. Community minded: She respects parents and citizens of this community whose children are no longer in the schools, having graduated and/or have left . She listens to this group of empty nesters, senior citizens and folks who may not have children in the schools, but all who contribute to the financial health of the schools. Balance, open-minded views: Michele is balanced and open minded particularly in today’s environment of highly polarized political views and has a healthy approach to discussing the pros and cons of issues that impact the WW-P schools. Respectful: As parents and community members we have been told by many others, current elected officials and non-officials that we don’t need to care as much about the WW-P schools as our children have now graduated. Our concerns about the financial health of the schools
have been questioned by many, but only Michele has listened and been the only person running for an elected position in this town who has spent time explaining the referendum to us, patiently answering our many questions without questioning what our positions may be. She has not brushed aside concerns of those like us who support the schools and want the schools to do well for its children. Sunita and Ajay Mookerjee West Windsor *** Editor’s note: Kaish also received letters of support from Suchitra Srinivas, Allegra D’Adamo, Michele Demak Epstein, Sue Roy and Libby Vinson that could not be printed due to space limitations. They can be read online on the West Windsor Community Forum page on our website, communitynews.org.
Vote Riccards for WW-P school board Recently I had the opportunity to attend a presentation given by Pat Riccards. Pat highlighted his background in the field of education, as well as his experience on the Board of Education of a school district very much like WWPRSD. It was refreshing to have a candidate that actually has a background in both education and experience successfully overseeing a school district. Unlike many of our school board members, Pat is a parent of children that attend WW-P schools, and has a true
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*** Since Richard Kaye left the school board, we have not had an experienced educational leader serving our children and community. Pat Riccards has 20 years experience in public education. He is a former board chairperson of a top-performing school district. He has the drive and background to create an environment thatwill restore the high standards we have enjoyed in past years with our valued school district. The current administration under David Aderhold has relied on gimmicks and profligate spending rather than transparency and accountability. It is time to ensure needed oversight, which the present board has failed to provide. Pat’s energy and enthusiasm for public education, coupled with his depth of experience, will give our schools and, most importantly, our students, the leadership and integrity necessary to return to the high level of success we count upon for the next generation. Anthony DeCarlo West Windsor
*** Patrick Riccards has 20 years of experience working in public education. He is an educational policy expert and is consulted by school districts and universities across the nation. He has led improvement efforts in STEM, reading instruction, assessment, teacher education and family engagement. He was a former school board chairman of a topperforming school district in Virginia. He helped conduct one of the most significant school improvement efforts in Connecticut history. He has been helping build two new graduate schools of education, one of which is in collaboration with MIT. He is a father of two Community Middle School students. We are very fortunate that he would like to be on our BOE and we should take advantage of this opportunity to have a seasoned and knowledgeable educational policy expert on our school board. You can read more about him at riccards4wwp.com I also strongly support Prasannakumar Padinhareveetil for a Plainsboro seat on the board. Prasannakumar is an IT professional, but has a passion for teaching and advocates for students. He tutors students grades 4-12 in math and SAT, and is very familiar with some of the problems our kids face academically. One problem in math instruction that we hear from parents, teachers and students alike is the jump in difficulty from middle school to high school math. Prasannakumar would like to make it a more uniform, gradual progression in math between the grades so that our kids are not suddenly overwhelmed
in high school. He would also like to improve the communication between parents, students and the school board to promote more responsible spending and address fiscal policy issues in our school district and further social emotional learning efforts. You can read more about him at prasanna4boe.com Kani Ilangovan West Windsor *** Patrick Riccards is a professional educator with rich experiences in all aspects of public education. He has championed literacy instruction, has led national efforts for effective reading instruction and has constructed meaningful STEM efforts. Patrick was a board chairman for one of the top-performing school districts in Virginia. While there, he led efforts to expand the school system to meet expected student population growth, recruited, hired, evaluated and supported the new superintendent to lead the recognized school system. His profound knowledge and skills are extremely valuable to our school district. After moving to West Windsor, Patrick has been a coach for his daughter’s cheerleading team. He has earned the respect from all the students, parents and the co-coaches. Patrick has won my vote for his experience, passion and talents in public education and his focus on all students and communities. Suzanne Huang West Windsor
*** Patrick Riccards brings a fresh perspective to our community, along with decades of experience at the national, state and local levels in education reform. His background would be invaluable to helping our schools continue to be worldclass, while meeting our students’ needs and our families’ priorities. As president of the school board in Falls Church, Virginia, Patrick had to navigate through a multimillion dollar referendum due to growth in that school district. Thus he has a unique set of skills that is invaluable to the community given that WW-P faces a similar situation. It is important to bring transparency and accountability to the school board. Decisions about major budget expenditures should not be made behind closed doors by a handful of people, but should be open and inviting public discussion and engaged conversation. Our board of education should welcome comments and questions and respond to them. Patrick cares about all students and is a firm believer that opportunities should be given to all. Whether it is math, science, special services, football or cheerleading, Patrick believes that all students should be challenged to their maximum potential. Prabhat Tomar, Deborah Marinsky, Zhigang Zhang, Suzanne Huang, Michael Grande, Alex Lau, Muna Tang, Lily Ling, Mark Pepper, Andy Bromberg, John Hinsdale West Windsor
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REFERENDUM cont. from Page 1 WW-P has reached a tipping point where the competing needs of capacity, programs, and costly capital projects are beyond our ability to manage without long-term debt. With this comes the recognition that we are able to obtain significant state aid to help pay for projects that are funded with long-term debt in the form of a referendum. Hence, the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District has developed short-term and near-term plans for managing larger facilities projects, current capacity issues and expected enrollment growth due to new housing. Enrollment growth is undeniable. We have conservatively estimated the addition of 1,784 students over the anticipated period of growth. To put that into perspective, that would be equivalent to adding enough students to fill another High School South plus add an additional 200 students to the school district in the next three to ten years. Complicating this scenario further is the fact that 8 of 10 schools are over capacity today. Programmatic impacts and restrictions on course offerings are being felt at the high school level today. Future course restrictions, such as the ability for students to take multiple science courses, are evident. Additionally, there are major facility challenges today that require immediate attention. Of greatest concern is the HVAC (Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems in High School North, Millstone River and Wicoff Elementary School. Furthermore, addi-
tional classrooms are necessary to accommodate the residential growth. The referendum serves to maintain the excellence expected in our school community. At the epicenter of the majority of growth is the residential path of Maurice Hawk to Village to Grover Middle School to High School South. Any parent whose children will attend school along this school sending path must recognize the immediacy of the concern. However, we cannot forget that due to school sending paths, West Windsor residents attend school in Plainsboro and Plainsboro residents attend school in West Windsor. We are one school district and the growth on one side of the school district impacts all of our district schools. Furthermore, it is critical to remember that if approved, the referendum will take between three to five years to complete. Therefore, a student in first grade at either Dutch Neck or Maurice Hawk could expect the planned addition at Grover to be complete by the time they enter sixth grade. Absent the additional classroom space we can anticipate class sizes in the mid30s and above, as well as programmatic restrictions in the future. A vote for the referendum serves to ensure academic excellence and programmatic opportunities for our students. Over view of referendum projects. On Nov. 6, the WW-P board of education brings forward a referendum to the voters in Plainsboro and West Windsor. The referendum question asks voters to
approve the bonding of $114.875 million for additions, renovations and rehabilitation projects. The proposed referendum focuses upon four areas: life safety; air quality; programmatic needs; and short and near term enrollment growth. Through the referendum, all 10 schools will be positively impacted. The referendum will address challenges being presented due to residential growth, necessary facility improvements, and classroom capacity needs (for current students). The referendum serves to maintain the excellence expected in our school community while being mindful of the impact to tax payers. Due to the utilization of several funding mechanisms, the WW-P board of education is able to deliver a $114.87 million referendum with a zero tax impact on the debt portion of the budget. Referendum projects. Referendum projects focus on the addition of 22 academic classrooms to address capacity and short/near term enrollment growth. Further, the referendum adds 25 science classrooms with labs to the middle schools and High School South. Furthermore, programmatic additions/renovations occur to performing arts: music, dance, theater; technology/ robotics; culinary arts; and media centers/learning centers. The referendum also addresses critical capital projects including security enhancements, fire alarm upgrades, and indoor air quality projects at identified facilities.
In order to maximize our existing facilities and manage previous residential growth (for example, the addition of Princeton Terrace) the district has already funded major construction projects at Village Elementary School in 2015. Currently, the board of education has moved forward with expansions at Maurice Hawk (2018) and Town Center (2018). These projects were completed using capital reserve funds and resulted in no additional debt for the taxpayers. Completion of these projects through capital reserve funds saved taxpayers millions of dollars in interest payments. The vast number of facility projects and the anticipated student growth requires immediate action by the school district in order to be prepared to address the concerns of today and the residential growth of tomorrow. The referendum includes projects at High School South ($27.42 million), High School North ($17.54 million), Community Middle School ($38.91 million), Grover Middle School ($10.43 million), Millstone ($9.05 million), Village ($1.14 million), Dutch Neck ($1.65 million), Maurice Hawk ($675,000), Town Center ($947,000) and Wicoff ($7.08 million). Dutch Neck improvements: new security vestibule; renovations to media center; student and staff bathrooms; upgrades to front entrance, including bollards and paving; and upgrade to fire alarm system. Maurice Hawk improvements: renovations to media center; and upgrade to fire alarm system. Note: Maurice Hawk
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received renovations and additional classrooms in summer 2018, including a new security vestibule. Town Center improvements: new security vestibule; renovations to media center; and upgrade to fire alarm system. Note: WW-P allocated capital reserve funding for 10 new classrooms in fall 2018. Wicoff improvements: new security vestibule; addition for four kindergarten classrooms; child study team offices; new student and faculty bathrooms; renovations to media center, guidance, existing faculty and student bathrooms; upgrade to fire alarm system; and upgrade to HVAC and improvements to classroom ventilation systems. Millstone River improvements: new security vestibule; renovations to media center; new generator; upgrade to fire alarm system; and upgrade to HVAC and improvements to classroom ventilation systems. Village improvements: new security vestibule; renovations to media center; new generator; and upgrade to fire alarm system. Note: Village received renovations and additional classroom space in 2015. Also, Village will gain four additional rooms as the pre-K classes will move to Maurice Hawk when completed. Community improvements: new security vestibule; addition for three classrooms; 11 science classrooms; new gym and locker rooms, music room, media center, small group instruction rooms and expansion of cafeteria; renovations to auditorium, robotics classroom and tech lab space, main office, music rooms, child study team offices and nurse’s office; renovations to front driveway and parking areas; upgrade to fire alarm system; and new generator. Grover improvements: new security vestibule; addition for six classrooms, six science classrooms, four resource rooms; and new generator. HS North improvements: new security vestibule; renovations to media center and culinary arts room; addition for performing arts space and dance studio; replacement of HVAC systems and
updates to electrical systems. HS South improvements: new security vestibule; addition for eight science labs, four classrooms, robotics space and dance studio; new main entrance and reconfiguration of front driveway; renovations to playhouse (small theater), main office, child study team and guidance offices, media center, tech lab space, culinary arts room and early childhood classroom; upgrade to fire alarm system; and new generator. Financing the referendum. Using capital reserve funds, state aid and declining debt, WW-P has positioned itself to pay for this referendum without adding any additional cost burden to the taxpayers. The ZERO tax impact on the debt portion of the budget is accomplished through several mechanisms: 1. Expiring debt. In 2022, 2026 and 2028 debt will be expiring from prior approved public referendums. 2. State Aid. Eligible referendum projects are funded at 40 percent state aid. Eligible projects in this referendum total $64 million of which the state will contribute $25.77 million toward the total value of the referendum projects. This aid will be provided to the district proportionally over twenty years. 3. Capital Reserves. The district will utilize capital reserve funds on hand to cover monies above the existing debt payment of $7.7 million. Therefore, the debt payment out of the general fund will not increase and the capital reserves account will be drawn down to pay for facility projects identified in the referendum. Further, the school district submitted all projects to the state of N.J. for their review and approval. Based upon the state’s funding formula the school district has been able to secure $25.77 million in debt service aid on referendum projects. This funding source is only available if we go to referendum. The facility needs and the impending residential growth are well documented. Remember, the goal of the referendum is to build the facilities to address the needs of today and the growth of tomorrow while simul-
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taneously being respectful and mindful referendum. Unexpended bond proceeds shall be of the tax impact on our community. State Aid Calculation for the Entire used to pay down the principal portion Project: Although the state has approved of the debt service after completion of aid in the amount of $25.77 million, the the project in accordance with state law. school district is still required to bond Simply, unexpended funds pay off the the entire $114.87 million. State aid is bond and cannot be used for other projprovided to the district over a 20-year ects or costs. Conclusion. Our school district is a period in the form of debt service relief. This is why the amount listed on the bal- point of pride in our community. Our residents move to WW-P due to the reputalot question is $114,875,000. The referendum question. The tion of the West Windsor and Plainsboro referendum question is divided into Townships, the proximity to transportatwo paragraphs. Paragraph #1 defines tion and employment opportunities, and the total cost of the projects (rehabilita- the strength of the school district. The district consistently provides an tions/renovations/additions) for a total outstanding educational experience for value of $114,875,000. Paragraph #2 defines the “eligible proj- students as evidence on every conceivects” for state aid as determined by the able measure and ranking agency. The facilities efficiency standards. This para- excellence of the school district is an graph defines the state’s contribution outcome of purposeful planning exetowards the total cost of the referendum. cuted over time. While residential growth will creThe second paragraph only contains project costs based on the state’s model ate challenges, our educators stand cost of $143 per sq./ft. for new construc- prepared to deliver on the promise of tion or 40 percent of the cost of rehabili- empowering all learners to thoughtfully tation. This is how the state determined contribute to a diverse and changing it will contribute $25.77 million or 22.5 world with confidence, strength of character, and love of learning. percent of the total referendum. As our community grows we ask the votThe referendum question defines eligible and “not otherwise eligible” proj- ers to consider the needs of the school disects. There is a third component not trict. Additional information can be found on the district website, including a series identified in the referendum question. “Excess costs” are defined as the cost of videos explaining the referendum. You can watch individual segments of the new construction greater than $143 per square foot. The “excess costs” or watch the entire video through the are not excessive but rather pay for a links on the website. The WWreferpercentage of the very same projects endum video link is: youtube.com/ watch?v=REHWD8fgKKc. identified in the referendum. Additional information can be found All projects identified in the referendum must be constructed. However, the on the WW-P website (west-windsorexact cost of any one project cannot be plainsboro.k12.nj.us) under: About Us/ Referendum 2018. determined until construction occurs. The final informational sessions on Some projects may come in under projected cost, while others may come the referendum is scheduled to be held in over. The referendum question allows on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. in the mulfor the transfer of funds between proj- tipurpose room at the Board of Educaects to ensure that all projects are built tion Office. The referendum vote will takeFALL place on Election Day, Tuesday, properly. However, the only projects that can Nov. 6 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Please exerSTEAM cise your right to vote. be undertaken are ones approved by theFALL FALL CAMP David Aderhold is superintendent of State of N.J. Department of Facilities, STEAM the WW-P Regional School District. which are approved at the passage of theSTEAM
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ELECTION continued from Page 1 Padinhareveetil. In the West Windsor contest, incumbent Michele Kaish is being challenged by Patrick Riccards, a first-time candidate for office in West Windsor. (See the Oct. 18 issue of The News for coverage of the school board election, or read it online in the West Windsor and Plainsboro section of communitynews.org.) *** The seat up for the vote in the West Windsor Council election will be open for election again next November along with the seats held by Ayesha Hamilton and Council President Alison Miller. Jyotika Bahree, 44, has lived in the Estates at Princeton Junction with her husband Avinash Agarwal for 11 years. They have three children who attend the WW-P school district. In June 2017, Bahree was appointed to fill the last six months of the council seat vacated when Peter Mendonez resigned from council. When that term expired at the end of the year, Bahree was again appointed by council to fill the unexpired seat that was left open when Hemant Marathe was elected Mayor. The seat is up for election this November due to the length of time left in the term. Bahree holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Lady Shriram College, New Delhi, India, and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad, India. She previously worked in market
research at Keybank, in Cleveland Ohio, and sales and business development at ICI, in Mumbai, India. In addition to serving as council liaison to the West Windsor Parking Authority and the WW-P school board, she has also been involved with the West Windsor Zoning Board, Maurice Hawk Book Fair Committee and American Red Cross. Yan Mei Wang, 45, has lived in West Windsor for more than three years with her husband Je-Luen Li—two years at the Mews at Princeton Junction and more than a year in Berrien city. She holds a Ph.D. in physics from the University of California, Berkeley, and a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of California, Los Angeles. She has worked as a physicist at Princeton University, was a professor at Washington University and a postdoctoral researcher at Princeton University in biophysics. She has served as a member of the West Windsor Human Relations Council. Yingchao “YZ” Zhang, 55, has lived in West Windsor since 2000 with his wife, Dr. Fong Shu in the West Windsor Estates development. He holds a bachelor’s degree from University of Science and Technology of China, and was a PhD candidate at the Physics Institute of Chinese Science Academy in Beijing before he came to America for graduate school in 1989. He earned a PhD in high energy nuclear physics in 1995, and went on to Columbia University to become a
As a councilwoman for about a year and researcher/postdoc. Zhang was the chief architect for a half, I have researched and voted on many CrossFlow Software Inc., a principal critical issues that directly impact the quality sales engineer and then the director of of life of West Windsor residents, including sales engineering for NetScout Systems, our township budget, affordable housing, road and senior network consultant at Inter- improvements, open space and school safety. I national Network Services working at am an independent thinker and am not involved in partisan politics—this allows me to remain Morgan Stanley. He is a member of the Princeton focused on vital township issues. Community service has always been a Chamber of Commerce Technology Committee, a board member for meaningful part of my life. Be it the American Red Cross or the school PTA, the West Friends of West Windsor Windsor Zoning Board or the Senior Center, a founding township council, it gives me board member for United considerable satisfaction to Chinese Americans, and give back to the community a board member/presithat my family and I are a dent of the Central Jerpart of. sey Chinese American I have spearheaded a Association. vaping ordinance, which will Zhang served on the soon be introduced in council, WW-P school board to combat the major vaping between 2015 and 2017, problem in our schools. I was an advisory board have also been actively member for the West involved in efforts to promote Windsor Arts Council, sustainable practices such and board chair of the as increasing the use of Huaxia Chinese School at Bahree recycling at township events. Plainsboro. An undergraduate degree *** The News posed five issue-related questions in economics, an MBA degree and subsequent to the candidates. Their answers appear below. work experience in business development and market research have equipped me with 1. Why do you feel you are the business and analytical skills that I leverage to best candidate for council, and what be an effective and successful council member. differentiates you from the other Wang: Candidates should be judged by their candidates? accomplishments and their proposals’ viability Bahree: In dealing with municipal budgeting for West Windsor, regardless of prior office and land use issues, experience counts, and I experience. In three years, based on 2,000 am the only candidate with direct experience as West Windsor families’ concerns, I have led a member of council. efforts to solve/initiate seven West Windsor
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meet its affordable housing obligations without West Windsor will reach the built-out point. This March, West Windsor was assigned an any residential development on the Howard Hughes tract. Once accepted by the courts, this affordable housing obligation of 1,500 credit units. Since we already have credit for nearly agreement will protect West Windsor against 1,000 units, this number leaves us with 500 builder’s remedy lawsuits, which have been used by builders in the past to gain approval for additional affordable housing credit units to plan for. In October, our township submitted their new residential projects. Wang: The Howard Hughes property should a concrete plan to meet this obligation be developed according to its current zoning— in the some 2,000 approved and to-beapproved housing units in West Windsor. As research, office and light manufacturing. On a councilwoman, I will work Sept. 13, the Howard Hughes with the township towards Corporation sued West fulfilling the obligation and Windsor Township to change avoiding a builder’s remedy zoning and allow for the lawsuit by the Howard Hughes construction of some 1,900 Corporation. mixed-use residential housing Zhang: West Windsor units. This may be the first of finally settled the affordable many lawsuits against West housing lawsuit to comply Windsor for the purpose of with the court order to build building residential units on 1,500 affordable housing the property, possibly with units by 2025. Although this a builder’s remedy lawsuit settlement is an important to follow if West Windsor step that identifies affordable does not have a concrete housing locations without the plan in time to meet our Zhang Howard Hughes site, it does 2018 Affordable Housing not ensure that no housing obligations. will be built on the Howard Hughes tract, as West Windsor is approaching a built-out the incumbent has claimed. West Windsor point—a point where less than 5 percent will likely be required to build more affordable buildable land in a township remains housing after 2025—only seven years from undeveloped. Beyond the built-out point, a township’s infrastructure can no longer sustain now. This September, Princeton Land (Howard the population growth, and the quality of life deteriorates dramatically. Right now, 12 percent Hughes) sued West Windsor, claiming that the township has prevented it from developing of our buildable land remains undeveloped— the site. Its lawsuit cites to the incumbent’s the 650-acre Howard Hughes property (there type of campaign slogan—“no housing on has to be a zoning change first) and a total of the Howard Hughes tract”—as evidence that 500-acre unpreserved farmlands distributed West Windsor officials are hostile to Princeton throughout the town. If any of these two major lands are developed for residential housing, See ELECTION, Page 18
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ELECTION continued from Page 17 Land in violation of its rights. Instead of giving Princeton Land arguments to strengthen its lawsuit, elected officials must negotiate wisely and constructively with Princeton Land to ensure that West Windsor, and not a court, determines the future of the Howard Hughes site. The sensible way to keep housing off Howard Hughes in the long run is to engage with Princeton Land to discuss different nonresidential but viable options for the site. 3. What should be done to control residential growth in West Windsor? How should the town encourage construction of more commercial ratables and also attract more businesses to the township. Bahree: The driver of residential growth in West Windsor is the need to meet our legal obligations regarding affordable housing. As mentioned above, the settlement agreement with the Fair Share Housing Center lays out our plan to meet these affordable housing obligations for the period spanning 1999-2025 and puts us in control of our destiny. Agreeing to this settlement gives us some key advantages over the original court-appointed number. Most importantly, the agreement saves us from having to build an additional development of more than 500 homes. It also benefits us from a timing perspective by delaying some development. The administration, council and our attorneys have worked very hard to streamline this plan. It lays out the optimal number of units that West Windsor needs to build to meet the affordable housing requirement. Going forward, there are several additional things we need to do in order to contain future residential growth: a. Commit to no rezoning of the Howard
Hughes property to prevent the building of over 2000 homes in West Windsor. b. Aggressively acquire open space. An example of this is our condemnation and acquisition of the Hall property which would have resulted in over 400 townhouses near the Village Grande development if we hadn’t acted. c. Escalate the fight for a legislative solution to the affordable housing issue to make it more rational, transparent and permanent. I testified before the NJ State Assembly Housing Committee, outlining the problems that West Windsor is facing, and asking them to overhaul the process. We need to make it easier for businesses to set up shop in West Windsor by reducing the number of steps that a businessperson has to go through. Information should be seamlessly available and businesses should be able to quickly get updates on the status of permits. There are municipal software packages available that do this, and we should implement them in West Windsor. I support the mayor’s intent to retain a business development professional. The commercial retail environment is changing rapidly and we need people with the right skill set to build the best strategy for West Windsor. My experience in new business development makes me uniquely qualified to help our town navigate these challenges. Wang: (1) To control residential growth in West Windsor, we need to limit constructions of residential housing units on our remaining buildable lands. Right now, 12 percent of our buildable lands remains undeveloped—the 650-acre Howard Hughes property and a total of 500-acre unpreserved farmlands distributed throughout the town. If West Windsor is built out, our population will grow by another 40 percent,
reaching 42,000 residents. I’ll work with the township to limit the proposed 1900 units on the 650-acre Howard Hughes property by meeting our Affordable Housing obligation (described in detail above), and the potential 2000 units on our 500acre unpreserved farmlands with aggressive and timely preservation. (2) An estimated 25 percent of office/ratable spaces in West Windsor is unoccupied. To increase our commercial ratables, we need to sustain and grow our current local businesses, and usher in new ones to fill the unoccupied ratable spaces. We can achieve these goals by introducing infrastructure-improving and tax-saving initiatives to create a nurturing environment for these businesses. Many N.J. towns have improved their infrastructures and residents’ lives and simultaneously reduced spending with initiatives—lately, Hopewell Township improved road quality and safety and cut $2 million debt with road preservation; Mercer County restored native plants in two county parks with deer control (at no cost). I have been promoting our new local businesses—Woo-Ri Mart and Ramen House—by giving tours and explaining Asian culture foods to residents. I will continue such activities and the above infrastructureimproving and tax-saving initiatives to grow our current businesses and attract new ratables. Zhang: Instead of more large single-family houses, we should build more multi-use developments that have living space, stores, offices and recreational facilities, all within walking distance or very short drives. Integrated smart growth will encourage both young adults and seniors to stay in West Windsor. Growing these innovative communities will lead to more commercial ratables by encouraging residents to shop and work in town. I also recognize that
West Windsor has a moral and legal obligation to provide appropriately-designed affordable housing that should be integrated into our community. Additionally, we need to make West Windsor attractive to high-tech businesses for information technologies, pharmaceuticals and green energy. We must take better advantage of West Windsor’s highly-educated residents and proximity to excellent universities. We should have a coordinated plan to attract technology and innovation, investors and venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and startups. For example, as a first step, we should convert some of the empty buildings and spaces into shared workplace, such as WeWork and TigerLabs. 4. How would you work to help control municipal taxes? Bahree: It is imperative to both reduce costs and increase revenues to control municipal taxes. I spent several months analyzing and deliberating our recent municipal budget, and I found that there are several areas of improvement that can help us spend our tax dollars more efficiently. I believe in a more collaborative and transparent approach to budgeting. I think it’s important for the council and administration to work together using actual cost data (including encumbrances for expenditures where we have obligations but the funds have not been disbursed). This is a significant departure from the current practice of using the amounts budgeted in prior year as a baseline for the current year’s budget, a practice which creates the problem of over-budgeting at a line item level. We also need to introduce advanced industry practices (to the extent possible given state statutes) to minimize the impact
If You Think WW-P Schools Can Do Better hen Jennifer and I moved our family to New Jersey a little over four years ago, we could have relocated to just about any community. As educators with young children, the most important factor in our decision was the quality of the schools, and we chose West Windsor because of that quality.
have led me to see that simply isn’t the case. After promising my wife I would never run for a Board of Education again, I felt compelled to enter this race this past summer. Too often, I am seeing a school system refusing to work together with families. Too often, I am seeing important issues decided without community input. Too often, I see decision makers simply serving as a rubber stamp, afraid to Yes, we are fortunate to have a good school system ask the tough questions. Too often, I am seeing the to send our two kids to. But like many families in preferences of a select few adults placed ahead of the West Windsor, we have personally experienced that needs of thousands of kids. And I can no longer the reality of our schools isn’t quite as good as the sit on the sidelines. reputation. As a community, we’ve lost sight of the importance of results, and are resting on our past I got into this race to fight for my children, sixth laurels instead. and seventh graders at CMS, and for students just like them. I got into this race to give voice to families I’ve spent more than the last two decades who feel their concerns are of no interest to WWP championing school improvement. I helped lead a school leadership. national movement to improve how we teach our kids to read. I headed the most significant school improvement effort in Connecticut’s history. I’ve Like so many families here today, the Riccards are helped transform educator preparation in eight states, relatively recent arrivals. I can’t speak of being part of and have helped build two new teachers’ colleges, the WWP DNA for more than a quarter of a century. the most recent in partnership with MIT. I can only speak to more than 20 years of work improving schools like those in WW-P, of boosting In each of these instances, my sole measure of student learning and ensuring all kids have access to a progress was whether more children were learning world-class education. My entire career in education and if more kids were on the pathway to success. If is one focused on results. our kids aren’t learning, then it is all just a wasted exercise, a waste of both time and money. If you want to cast your vote on the future of our public schools thinking our schools are just fine they I applied this same line of thinking as the board way they are, or rather the way they were a decade chairman of one of the top school districts in the or two ago, then I’m not the candidate for you. nation, in Northern Virginia. Every budget decision If you can look back and say our schools are better was made based on how it would impact student today than they were three or six years ago, learning in the classroom. Every dollar spent, every then you should vote for the incumbent. educator hired, even every school renovation project was about the learners we were responsible for. If you think our schools should be doing a better When we moved to West Windsor, I assumed job preparing all kids for success in both college the same metrics were used here. But recent actions and career, then you should VOTE RICCARDS.
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on the tax rate. To that end, I believe that establishing a finance committee comprised of township residents with financial and investment experience will bring a valuable outside perspective to the budgeting process. I am currently working with a council colleague to propose changes to the budgeting process before the next budgeting season. I also believe that we need to spend tax dollars with the same care that we use when spending our own money. During the budget season, I focused on reducing costs by scrutinizing each budgetary line item to assess the appropriate level of spending. As just one example, the administration’s budget request for gasoline expenses did not take into account the fact that diesel and gasoline prices had declined from previous levels. When I raised this concern, the council was able to reduce the budgeted amount. We also need to promote a culture of rigorous cost-benefit analysis while making budgetary decisions. In addition to spending our tax dollars more efficiently, increasing our commercial tax base will help reduce the property tax burden on West Windsor residents. I have addressed this issue in more detail while answering question No. 3. Wang: (1) Limit residential growth. Taxhikes come hand-in-hand with residential developments. Roughly speaking, each additional 1,000 non-age-restricted housing units will increase a West Windsor household’s property tax by $1,000/year. If West Windsor is built out, our taxes will hike by 30 percent. I’ll work with the township to limit construction on our remaining undeveloped lands—the 650-acre Howard Hughes property (there has to be a zoning change first) and the 500-acre unpreserved farmlands.
(2) Grow local businesses. Residential property tax accounts for 60 percent of West Windsor’s budget. Meanwhile, 25 percent of office/ratable spaces are unoccupied. I have been promoting our new businesses—Woo-Ri Mart and Ramen House, and will continue such activities and the below initiatives to grow our current businesses, usher in new ratables, and thus reduce our dependence on residential property taxes. (3) Introduce initiatives. Many N.J. towns have reduced taxes and improved residents’ lives with initiatives—lately, Hopewell Township cut $2 million debt and improved road safety with road preservation; Mercer County restored native plants in two county parks with deer control, at no cost. I will introduce these tax-saving and community-building programs to West Windsor. Zhang: Controlling municipal taxes requires not only increasing commercial tax revenue, but also minimizing the types of housing that brings more school-aged children. Our school budget represents about two-thirds of our total property tax. As described above, new housing should be designed to attract seniors and young adults, as well as residents with special needs. Additionally, we must spend taxpayer money wisely. For example, I have long advocated for the solar micro-grid project that has been rejected twice by the cCouncil. The solar micro-grid would decrease expenses, raise lease revenue, and provide critical back-up energy to the firehouse, emergency services, and municipal offices during power outages and natural disasters. The micro-grid would help establish West Windsor as a leader in green energy, and provide an educational experience to our students and residents.
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5. How do you think communications between the council and administration can be improved? Bahree: A council member is a representative of the people and a conduit to the administration. A culture of transparency is vital to an effective and efficient communication flow that fosters trust between the people and their local government. Having a good social interface is an important tool for keeping the residents informed of what is going on at the township level. This includes a user friendly interactive website with easy to find information and a Facebook page/Twitter account. The schedule for vital projects e.g. road improvements, pothole repair, and garbage removal - should be posted on the township website, along with frequent updates on those activities. The administration should also commit to a reasonable response time for addressing queries by council members which reflect the concerns of residents. Finally, increasing the level of collaboration between the council and administration during the budgeting process is another key area of improvement. I have always made a point to be available to talk with the residents and the administration, and to act as a go-between when needed, and I will continue to do so. Wang: I think we have long forgotten the most important player in this issue, West Windsor residents. The government body, be it the council or mayor/administration, should be, quote: “of the people, by the people and for the people.” The time we deviate from this principle is the time that the government body constituents begin to focus on individual interests, and disconnection ensues. When facing a potentially contentious issue,
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ERYTECH continued from Page 1 Red Cross blood bank. This is not a coincidence,” Beyen said. “One of the most important things that we need is to be close to a blood bank. We wanted to be close to the American Red Cross and we wanted to be on the East Coast, and in Princeton we found the best of both worlds.” Princeton is also between New York and Philadelphia, and is in an area rich with pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities and qualified labor. Erytech offers a new way of delivering drugs to patients, which is to encapsulate substances in red blood cells before delivering them into the bloodstream. The company believes this offers many advantages over traditional delivery methods and could lead to new treatments for cancer and some metabolic diseases. Clinical trials have been promising, and a new manufacturing plant in West Windsor will supply the materials for the late stage trials of its GRASPA drug that Erytech hopes will lead to approval by U.S. the FDA and European regulators. The key to the treatment is the amino acid asparagine, which all cells need in order to survive. Normal cells can make their own asparagine, but tumor cells cannot. “If you can degrade asparagine in the blood, normal cells should not suffer but tumor cells would go into starvation,” Beyen said. That’s where asparaginase comes in. This enzyme breaks down the asparagine that circulates in the bloodstream, which causes the tumor cells to starve to death. In this respect, Erytech stands on the
shoulders of giants. “Our technology is putting drugs into red cells. We have not invented asparaginase, but we see clearly that we can add an additional series of benefits,” Beyen said. Asparaginase’s anti-cancer uses were discovered in the 1950s, and it has been used against leukemia since the 1970s. But Erytech believes that blood encapsulation will greatly improve its effectiveness and widen its potential uses. Erytech’s process starts with units of blood bought from the Red Cross or other blood banks. That is one reason the company chose to locate its U.S. facility in the Princeton area: it’s just a short drive from blood banks. The Red Cross has a blood donation center nearby at 707 Alexander Road. Although it is little known to blood donors, who donate to the organization for free, the Red Cross covers the costs of blood banking by selling blood not only to hospitals, but to academic institutions and biotech and pharmaceutical companies, which use it for research. The cost of blood varies depending on location. One report pegged the price of a pint of blood in the Midwest at $200, while the same pint might go for $600 in Miami, with the rate varying depending on the cost of living (and therefore labor costs).
Essentially, blood is treated as a specialty pharmaceutical product in and of itself. All blood donated to the Red Cross is screened for pathogens, and could be used to study diseases such as the Zika virus. By one estimate, about 1 percent of all the blood the Red Cross collects will be used for research. In the case of Erytech, blood donors can rest easy knowing that the blood will make its way to a patient, though in an enhanced form. The blood is carefully matched between donor and recipient. From there, the blood is put in a machine that loads the drug substance into the cells using hypotonic gradients, which is a difference in osmotic pressure (the pressure needed to cause a substance to pass through a membrane via osmosis). “We take red cells from donors we get from the blood bank and submit these red cells to hypotonic stress,” Beyen says. “We use an osmotic medium that will make the cells swell and the pores or membranes open up. That’s when the drug substance can enter the cell.” This process is complicated by the fact that individual people’s blood cells will respond to the osmotic medium differently. Some cells require little encour-
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agement to open up, while others need more. It is important to get this part right, and it must be tailored to the individual unit of blood. Yann Godfrin, the inventor of Erytech’s technology, had to master osmotic fragility testing techniques in order to make the technology viable in the real world. “We need to know what is the sweet spot,” Beyen says. “The window of when the cells open up sufficiently and become porous, but not too much. If it’s too high then all the cells will explode and you will not have anything left. If it’s not enough then you will not have the drug substance inside the cells… if we know osmotic fragility then we can calculate how much osmotic pressure to apply in encapsulation.” After the process is complete, the treated blood is sent to the patient to be used immediately. Erytech estimates the treatment will cost about the same as other currently used asparaginase treatments, and less than stem cell treatments. But why go through all this trouble to encapsulate the drug in red blood cells? There are two major advantages to using red blood cells rather than delivering the drug freely in the bloodstream. First, a pack of red blood cells has a half-life of about 30 days. Asparaginase injected directly into the blood only has a half-life of one day. This massively extends the length of time the drug stays active once delivered. Asparaginase can also be toxic to some patients and provoke severe aller-
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gic reactions. Currently, asparaginase is mainly used to treat childhood leukemia because children resist the toxicity very well. Delivering it by blood reduces the toxicity dramatically and allow it to be used on older patients and against other types of cancer. Second, another property of red blood cells is that they end their lives in the spleen or bone marrow. This means that the cells can be used as a “Trojan horse” to deliver the drug directly to these organs. Many immuotherapy treatments want their drugs to get to the spleen, but most of it is cleared in the bloodstream before getting there. Beyen said Erytech is in pre-clinical research for immunotherapy applications. It is developing a product called Erymmune that uses red blood cells to deliver antigens to the spleen, which is intended to create a sustained activation of the immune system. Of all the potential uses for Erycaps, the closest to becoming reality is against pancreatic cancer, which affects at least 150,000 people a year aroud the world. At the same time, Erytech is pursuing trials of the drug against triple-negative breast cancer and another against solid tumors. The trial for pancreatic cancer has been enrolling patients worldwide since September and the plan is to have 500 patients in the entire trial. (Anyone interested in participating in the trial can visit clinicaltrials.gov or e-mail contact@erytech.com for more information.) Until last year, Erytech intended to go to market with its drug against leu-
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Asparaginase is not the only enzyme being considered. Erytech also thinks that arginine and methionine could also be used to starve tumors if delivered by blood cell. The machine that Erytech uses was invented by Yann Godfrin, a French electromechanical engineer who also has a doctorate in life sciences. “He has a unique profile,” Beyen said. “He was really a broad spectrum guy.” After having the idea to create a blood encapsulation device, Godfrin teamed up with a business partner to found his company in 2004 on a shoestring budget. It was enough to build the machine and run a preliminary clinical trial, after which he was able to raise more money. Beyen joined the team in 2012. He grew up in Belgium in a small town near Brussels. His father was a professor of French literature and his mother a historian, but Beyen says he has always been interested in biology. He has a master’s in bioengineering from the University of Leuven in Belgium and an MBA from the University of Chicago. Before joining Erytech, he was CEO of TiGenix, a biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Belgium that he founded in 2000.
Erytech’s early trials for pancreatic cancers showed promising results.
His joining Erytech was a year before the company was listed on the Nasdaq with a $144 million offering. Beyen was brought on board for his expertise in development: his previous company was the first in Europe to get approval for stem cell therapy. Among the large investors in the company are two hedge funds, Biotechnology Value Fund of San Francisco, which owns 9 percent of the stock, and Baker Brothers Advisors, a New York firm that owns about 27 percent. Erytech’s board is made up of Beyen and executives of other multinational biotech companies. For example, board member Martine George, a medical doctor, was formerly vice president in charge of global medical affairs for Pfizer. Erytech has struck a deal with Orphan Europe to market GRASPA in Europe. It is also partnering with Teva, an Israeli multinational company, which will market GRASPA in Israel. Erytech has the potential to grow its West Windsor location. It is made up of small 70-foot “clean rooms” where the encapsulation takes place. The work schedule is not steady since each unit of blood is prepared on demand for patients, getting the product to its user within 24 hours of being ordered. As many as 50 people could work there once demand ramps up, with more if the company goes to working in shifts. These jobs are mostly high level lab techs, supervisors, and quality management personnel, Beyen said.
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Discover India 2018 was the 8th edition of this annual program aimed at displaying the various Indian values through culture and explaining the same to our upcoming generations through their involvement. Viva Kultura’s 7 act presentation was the highlight of the show. This was truly a Broadway-like experience in Central NJ. There were 40 artists from 15 different countries performing multiple acts of arts, music and dance to depict
stories from Indian background. Their retelling of Ramayana – the story of Rama and Sita is remembered by many viewers. Audience were left teary eyed after the performance and wanted to stay longer and watch Viva Kultura. Each act was Broadway class and entertaining to their level best. The theme for Discover India 2018 was celebrating culture through the stories. For this reason, every performance or musical program was arranged to display a
facet of the Indian life values. The events were well orchestrated by the Discover India organizing team. Some of the amazing performers to have graced the stage are Shivani Badgi’s Gurukul, SoorStruck - Rythm SPEC, Lavani Dance Punam & Group, Tantras, Rhythm Dancers and Dancing Divas. Sanskruti school of dance brought to stage “The Lion King” through Bharat Natyam – an Indian form of dance. The dancers were impeccably dressed in the Lion King styled costume and they mesmerized the audience through their dance performance. There were many vendors with amazing goods to be sold and a wonderful exhibition of handmade art – Hastakala. Catering to the tastebuds was delicious food from Amravati Indian Cuisine. Discover India 2018 was organized in the Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, Trenton, NJ. The grandeur of the venue and the auditorium left the audience spellbound. Shikha and her team has vowed to bring even more and better programming for the years to come.
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71 Thoreau Drive on July 16. Seller: Kevin and Laura Kreutter. Buyer: Amitabh Mohanty. Townhouse in Brittany. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $431,000 ($11,100). 711 Ravens Crest Drive East on July 18. Seller: Chongguang Zhu and Chenchen Xin. Buyer: Athalage Bandula. Condo in Ravens Crest. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. $210,000 (-$10,000). 2209 Sayre Drive on July 20. Seller: Farook and Yasmin Kidwai. Buyer: Princeton Landing LLC. Condo in Princeton Landing. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. $197,000 (-$2,000). 64 Franklin Drive on July 23. Seller: Richard and Tiffanie Pfaltsgraff. Buyer: Namrata and Deenbandhu Sharma. Two-story Colonial in The Gentry. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. $727,500 ($17,600). 1208 Ravens Crest Drive on July 25. Seller: Xiaoyang Chen. Buyer: Otinkorama Hyde. Condo in Ravens Crest. 1 bedroom, 1 bath. $127,000. 5 Falcon Court on July 25. 5 bed-
rooms, Seller: Byron and Kathleen Delemos. Buyer: Satish and Smruthi Acharya. Two-story Colonial in Princeton Manor. 3 baths. $820,000 (-$19,000). 2306 Windrow Drive on July 26. Seller: Kit Hildick-Smith. Buyer: Roger Moseley. Condo in Windrows. 1 bedroom, 2 baths. $420,000 (-$5,000). 123 Sayre Drive on July 26. Seller: Mikhail Sizintsev and Olga Mirosnic. Buyer: Jiaxin Liao and Xi Zhang. Townhouse in Princeton Landing. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 half baths. $465,000. 1919 Ravens Crest Drive East on July 26. Seller: Jie Hu and Yusheng Xiong. Buyer: Owner: Om Sai Estates LLC. Condo in Ravens Crest. 1 bedroom, 1 bath. $141,000 (-$4,000).
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16 Colt Circle on July 20. Seller: Ciaran and Cynthia Schoenauer. Buyer: Jean Francois Seurin and Natallia Kalinava. Two-story Colonial in Crown Pointe. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $840,000 (-$13,000). 6 Stuart Lane East on July 23. Seller: Charles and Nancy Bothem. Buyer: Xunhua Xiao Yanhong Wen. Two-story Colonial in Stony Brook. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $700,000 (-$10,000). 5 Marblehead Drive on July 23. Seller: William and Laura Voltmer. Buyer: Prasant and Ruchika Chan-
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dran.Two-story Traditional in Princeton Oaks. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. $819,100 ($19,000). 1 Cardinal Drive on July 23. Seller: Hassan and Shaheen Syed. Buyer: Aasish and Rachana Behera. Two-story Colonial in Crown Pointe. 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. $950,000 (-$24,900). 34 Saratoga Drive on July 23. Seller: Daniel and Beth Anne Hahn. Buyer: Jessica and David Brown. Two-story Colonial in Princeton View. 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $725,000 ($100). 16 Aldrich Way on July 24. Seller: Hal and Linda Masure. Buyer: Dinesh and Anju Bhasin. 1.5-story Colonial/Traditional in Windsor Hunt. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $690,000 (-$95,000). 74 East Shrewsbur y Place on July 25. Seller: Mallappa and Anjali Shekar. Buyer: Sanjay and Sashikala Gundala. Townhouse in Windsor Haven. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $369,000 (-$3,900). 4 Findley Lane on July 25. Seller: American International Relocation Solutions. Buyer: Nitesh Rana and Lavania Lukose. Ranch in West Windsor estates. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $580,000 (-$19,900). 35 Van Wyck Drive on July 25. Seller: Theodore and Florence Begun. Buyer: Ashish and Shalini Daga. Two-story Colonial in Princeton Ivy East. 5 bedrooms,
2.5 baths. $665,000 (-$10,000). 412A Village Road East on July 27. Seller: Steven and Diane Hurlburt. Buyer: Catherine Grillo. Two-story Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $513,000 (-$12,000). 36 West Cartwright Drive on July 27. Seller: Christopher and Marissa Hine. Buyer: Satish Pandelenghat and Vaishnavi Venkatraman. Two-story Colonial in Grovers Mill Estates. 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 half baths. $685,000 ($16,000). 14 Columbia Place on July 27. Seller: Joseph and Kathleen Schmidt. Buyer: Ajeet Batra and Baldeep Chhabra. Two-story Colonial in Charter Club. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $660,000 ($21,000). 8 Howard Drive on July 30. Seller: Yatfan and Chili Cheng. Buyer: Mark and Marybeth Pearce. Two-story Colonial in Princeton Oaks. 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $735,000. 15 Dar vel Drive on July 30. Seller: Stephen and Jeanna Itak. Buyer: Hari and Neelima Muluka. Two-story Colonial in Jefferson Park. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $620,000 ($5,000). 40 Dunbar Drive on July 30. Seller: Steven and Debra Zeiontz. Buyer: David and Selena Chau. Two-story Colonial in Jefferson Park. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $599,000 (-$11,000).
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Calendar of Events Thursday, November 1
Red, Princeton Garden Theatre, 160 Nassau Street, Princeton. princetongardentheatre. org. The West End production of the play following abstract expressionist Mark Rothko starring Alfred Molina and Alfred Enoch. $18. 12:30 p.m. I Am Not a Witch, Princeton Garden Theatre, 160 Nassau Street, Princeton. princetongardentheatre.org. Following a minor incident in her local village, eight-year-old Shula is accused of witchcraft. 5:30 p.m. Dancing by the Peddie Lake, Candace Woodward-Clough, 112 Etra Road, Hightstown, 732-995-4284. dance.homestead.com. Beginner classes followed by intermediate classes. Call or email candaceclough1987@ yahoo.com to register. $60 per four-class session. 7:30 p.m. Sing Along with Sculpture, Grounds For Sculpture, 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, 609584-7800. groundsforsculpture.org. Gather round the piano at Rat’s restaurant with Seward Johnson, sculptor and founder of GFS. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Open Mic Night, Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 295 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor. groversmillcoffee.com. Free. 7 p.m. Frankenread, Chancellor Green Rotunda, Princeton University. frankenstein200.princeton.edu. Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” with readings, refreshments, music, and the first-ever Frankenstein film. 6:30 p.m. Princeton Farmers Market, Princeton Public Library, Hinds Plaza, 55 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529. princetonfarmersmarket.com. Fresh produce, live music, community organizations, and more. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plainsboro American Language Social Club,
Plainsboro Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro, 609-275-2897. plainsborolibrary. org. An ESL social club for Plainsboro adults who want to improve their English language abilities and deepen their understanding of U.S. culture. 6:30 p.m.
Friday, November 2
Antigone in Munich: The Sophie Scholl Story, Stuart Country Day School, 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton. stuartschool.org/theatertickets. The growth of Sophie Scholl, a member of the White Rose Society in Nazi Germany, which encouraged passive resistance against the totalitarian government. $10. 7 p.m. Beauty and the Beast, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-5703333. kelseytheatre.net. The Disney classic. $20. Through November 11. 8 p.m. India Blake Exhibition, Present Day Club, 72 Stockton Street, Princeton. India Blake is an award winning photographer and poet who focuses on nature, animals and portraiture and has been inspired by her extensive travels. On view through December 21. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dancing by the Peddie Lake, Candace Woodward-Clough, 112 Etra Road, Hightstown, 732-995-4284. dance.homestead.com. Beginner classes followed by intermediate classes. Call or email candaceclough1987@ yahoo.com to register. $60 per four-class session. 7:30 p.m. Friday Dance Social, Jersey Dance, West Windsor Arts Center, 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor, 609-375-8468. jerseydance.com. $15. 7:45 p.m. to 11 p.m. , New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University. njsymphony.org. Featuring Augustin Hadelich.
$20-$92. 8 p.m. Mary Chapin Carpenter, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. The Princeton native celebrates her 14th album, “Sometimes Just the Sky.” 8 p.m. Food, Wine, and Maybe Tuscany, Parkinson Alliance, Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, 100 College Road East, Princeton, 609-688-0870. parkinsonalliance.org. Local tastings plus a presentation by Maryum Ali and raffle for a trip to Tuscany. $100. Register. 5:30 p.m. CASA’s Stand Up for a Child Night of Comedy, The Merion, 1301 Route 120, Cinnaminson, 609-434-0050. casamb.org. Appetizers, drinks, live music, and comedy from Joe DeVito. Action News’ Rick Williams emcees. Proceeds benefit CASA for Children of Mercer and Burlington Counties. $125. Register. 6 p.m. Mike Vecchione, Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, Princeton, 609-987-8018. catcharisingstar.com. $20. 8 p.m. Frankenread, Chancellor Green Rotunda, Princeton University. frankenstein200.princeton.edu. Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” with readings, refreshments, music, and the first-ever Frankenstein film. 6:30 p.m. Divorce Recovery Program, Princeton Church of Christ, 33 River Road, Princeton, 609-5813889. princetonchurchofchrist.com. Nondenominational support group for men and women. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 3
Beauty and the Beast, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-5703333. kelseytheatre.net. The Disney classic. $20. 2 p.m. And 8 p.m. Antigone in Munich: The Sophie Scholl Story,
Stuart Country Day School, 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton. stuartschool.org/theatertickets. The growth of Sophie Scholl, a member of the White Rose Society in Nazi Germany, which encouraged passive resistance against the totalitarian government. $10. 7 p.m. Art All Day, Artworks Trenton, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton, 609-394-9436. artworkstrenton. org. Tour studios, art centers, pop-up galleries, and other creative spaces in Trenton. Noon to 6 p.m. Dancing and Dessert, Plainsboro Township Recreation Department, 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, 609-799-0909. plainsboro.com. Learn ballroom, Latin, and swind dances with homemade desserts, coffee, and tea. $10 residents. $12 non-residents. 7 p.m. Chapel Choir Family Weekend Concert, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, Walnut Lane, Princeton, 609-924-9638. rider. edu/arts. Featuring the Class of 2022. Amanda Quist conducts. Free; tickets required. 7:30 p.m. Meadows Miler, Rosedale Park, 424 Federal City Road, Penningto. runsignup.com/race/ nj/pennington/meadowsmilernj. 10K, 5K, and one-mile fun run. Proceeds benefit the Princeton Child Development Institute. $20$40. Register. 8:45 a.m. Mike Vecchione, Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, Princeton, 609-987-8018. catcharisingstar.com. $20. 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Rabies Clinic, Plainsboro Public Works Garage, 20 Woodland Dive, Plainsboro. plainsboronj. com. Dogs scheduled from 9 to 10 a.m. Cats from 10 to 11 a.m. Free. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Holiday Menu Tastings, McCaffrey’s, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton, 215-750-7713. mccaffreys.com. Taste this year’s holiday offerings. 11 a.m.
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beauty and the beast, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-5703333. kelseytheatre.net. The Disney classic. $20. 2 p.m. Frankenstein, Princeton Garden Theatre, 160 Nassau Street, Princeton. princetongardentheatre.org. Starring Jonny Lee Miller as Victor and Benedict Cumberbatch as Creature.
$18. 12:30 p.m. Artist’s Reception, Gourgaud Gallery, 23-A North Main Street, Cranbury. cranburyartscouncil.org. “Nine in November,” featuring the work of nine watercolor artists. Refreshments served. Running through Friday, Nov. 30. Closed on Nov. 22 and 23. 1 p.m. Art Reception, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro, 609-2752897. lmxac.org. Featuring traditional Indian images and calligraphy by Leena ThakarBagawde and Shekhar P. Bagawde. Running through Wednesday, Nov. 28. 2 p.m. half acre, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, Walnut Lane, Princeton, 609-9249638. rider.edu/arts. Westminster Choir with works by Johannes Brahms, Claudio Monteverdi, Eric Whitacre, and Ted Hearne, as well as American folk songs and spirituals. Featuring pianist J. J. Penna. $20. 3 p.m. To music, To Joy, Princeton Pro musica, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 609-683-5122. princetonpromusica.org. Princeton Pro Musica performs works by Williams, Brahms, Debussy, and Beethoven. $10-$60. 4 p.m. annual Totengedenkfeier (memorial service), donauschwaben of Trenton, Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, Cedar Lane, Hamilton, 609586-6109. trentondonauschwaben.com. 1 p.m. Holiday Menu Tastings, McCaffrey’s, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton, 215-750-7713. mccaffreys.com. Taste this year’s holiday offerings. 11 a.m.
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West Windsor Community Farmers market, vaughn drive Lot, Princeton Junction Train Station, West Windsor, 609-933-4452. westwindsorfarmersmarket.org. Produce, meats, woven fibers, honey, jams, flowers, baked goods, and prepared foods. Music by Anker. Free health screenings. 9 a.m. T’ai Chi, Plainsboro Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro, 609-275-2897. Free. 10 a.m. historical society of Princeton house Tour, updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road. princetonhistory.org. Self-guided of six unique and significant area homes. $50. 10 a.m. day of the dead, Princeton shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton, 609924-8777. artscouncilofprinceton.org. Strolling mariachis, sugar skull decorating, face painting, folk arts and crafts, and food, plus a costume pageant. Free. 3 p.m. Fran Lebowitz in Conversation with Don Gilpin, Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529. princetonlibrary.org. Part of Beyond Words: An Evening to Benefit Princeton Public Library. $40. Register. 6 p.m. Fall stream Cleanup, Plainsboro Recreation and Cultural Center, 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro. plainsboronj.com. Continental breakfast at the center followed by cleanups at the Lenape Trail and Millstone Park. 9 a.m.
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Fail state, Lewis Center for the arts, James Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau Street, Princeton. arts.princeton.edu. Documentary filmmaker Alex Shebanow screens his film on the dark side of American higher education. A panel discussion follows with Shebanow, Chronicle of Higher Education reporter Michael Vasquez, Century Foundation fellow Yan Cao, and state Secretary of Higher Education Zakyia Smith Ellis. Free. 5 p.m. I kinda live where I find myself, Gallery at mercer County Community College, Communications Building, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. mccc.edu/gallery. Opening reception. Through Thursday, Dec. 20. 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. bringing Neighbors Together: a Food and Wine extravaganza, Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, 100 College Road East, Princeton, 609-921-9999. seniorcareservicesnj.org. Live music and food provided by Salt Creek Grille, Rat’s, Acacia, La Mezzaluna, and more benefitting Senior Care Services. $125. 6 p.m. mercer County Community College Culinary Tasting Benefit, student Center Cafeteria, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. kelseytheatre.net. Featuring dishes prepared by chefs from area restaurants. Proceeds benefit the Chef Anne Lumberger and Chef Shari Widmayer Pastry Arts Memorial Scholarship Fund. $50. Resgister. 6 p.m. Frankenstein’s Progeny, east Pyne hall 010, Princeton University. frankenstein200.princeton.edu. A panel discussion with Peter Singer, Joyce Carol Oates, Madelyn Broome, and Gunnar Rice. 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 8
scandal in Ivansk, mercer County Community College Conference Center, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Documentary about a Jewish cemtery in Ivansk, Poland. Free. 6:30 p.m. dancing by the Peddie Lake, Candace Woodward-Clough, 112 Etra Road, Hightstown,
732-995-4284. dance.homestead.com. Beginner classes followed by intermediate classes. Call or email candaceclough1987@ yahoo.com to register. $60 per four-class session. 7:30 p.m. Afternoon Concert, Princeton university Chapel, Princeton University. music.princeton. edu. Free. 12:30 p.m. open mic Night, Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 295 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor. groversmillcoffee.com. Free. 7 p.m. Diwali Celebration, baPs shri swaminarayan mandir, 112 North Main Street, Robbinsville. baps.org. Often referred to as the “Festival of Lights,” Diwali celebrates the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. 1 p.m. New Technology for hip and Knee replacements, Plainsboro Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro, 609-275-2897. plainsborolibrary.org. Orthopedic surgeon Harvey Smires discusses the ways in which joint replacement surgery is not assisted by robotic technology. 7 p.m. Frankenstein and the dreams of science, Lewis Library, Princeton University. frankenstein200.princeton.edu. Susan Wolfson lectures. 4:30 p.m.
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beauty and the beast, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-5703333. kelseytheatre.net. The Disney classic. $20. 8 p.m. Night of the Laughing dead, mcCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-2582787. triangleshow.com. Premiere of the Princeton Triangle Club’s annual studentwritten musical comedy. $25. Students $10. Register. 8 p.m. dancing by the Peddie Lake, Candace Woodward-Clough, 112 Etra Road, Hightstown, 732-995-4284. dance.homestead.com. Beginner classes followed by intermediate classes. Call or email candaceclough1987@ yahoo.com to register. $60 per four-class session. 7:30 p.m. Friday dance social, Jersey dance, West Windsor Arts Center, 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor, 609-375-8468. jerseydance.com. $15. 7:45 p.m. to 11 p.m. The dreams That remain, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, Walnut Lane, Princeton, 609-921-2663. rider.edu/arts. Westminster Williamson Voices conducted by James Jordan. $20. 8 p.m.
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beauty and the beast, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-5703333. kelseytheatre.net. The Disney classic. $20. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Night of the Laughing dead, mcCarter Theatre,
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3333. kelseytheatre.net. The Disney classic. $20. 2 p.m. Night of the Laughing dead, mcCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-2582787. triangleshow.com. Premiere of the Princeton Triangle Club’s annual studentwritten musical comedy. $25. Students $10. Register. 2 p.m. artrageous, monroe Township high school Performing arts Center, 200 Schoolhouse Road, Monroe, 732-521-4400. artrageousexperience.com. Live speed painting, music, dance, puppetry, and more. $30. Students free. 4 p.m. Conference and Multifaith Service for Peace, Princeton university Chapel, Princeton University, 609-924-5022. peacecoalition.org. Featuring Jesse Jackson, Wendy Sherman, Ray Acheson, William D. Hartung, and Leon V. Sigal. $50. Register. 11 a.m. Holiday Menu Tastings, McCaffrey’s, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton, 215-750-7713. mccaffreys.com. Taste this year’s holiday offerings. 11 a.m. How a Little Information Led to Big Discoveries, mercer County Genealogy society, Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. bethel.net. Sandra Lanman explains how a little information led her to big discoveries about the biological family of her late mother, who had been given up for adoption in Germany in 1928. 7:30 p.m.
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bela Fleck, Zakir hussain, and edgar meyer, mcCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. Genre-benders on banjo, tabla, and bass fiddle. 7:30 p.m. english as a second Language, Plainsboro Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro, 609275-2897. lmxac.org. Free weekly conversation class. 7 p.m. Meetings, PFLaG Princeton, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton. pflagprinceton. org. Support group for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and
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Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group, Center for Comprehensive breast Care, Capital Health Hopewell, One Capital Way, Pennington, 609-537-6363. capitalhealth. org/events. Led by a licensed clinical social worker, find emotional support and recommendations on living with metastatic breast cancer. 6:30 p.m. Princeton sCore, Plainsboro Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro, 609-275-2897. plainsborolibrary.org. Strategies for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. 6 p.m.
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