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Strength & Endurance Pages 20-21 April ARTS Festival Has Lots of Community Participation . . . . . . . . 5 Author Celebrates Bookstores That Encourage Customers To Browse . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 A Back Alley View of Acting And the Oscars . . . . . . 15 PU Concerts Brings International Pianist, Orchestra To Richardson . . . . . . . . . 16 Overcoming Rocky Start, PU Softball Surges into 1st Place in Ivy Standings . .26 Featuring Core of BattleTested Seniors, PHS Baseball Primed for Big Spring . . 29
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U.S. Education Leader Visits PHS, Johnson Park; New Asst. Supt. Chosen Princeton High School and Johnson Park Elementary School hosted U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten yesterday, March 29, as she visited New Jersey schools in Princeton and Newark to highlight their use of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to support students’ recovery from the pandemic. President Biden signed the ARP, also called the COVID-19 Stimulus Package, into law a year ago, including $130 billion to support recovery efforts at K-12 schools. More than $3 million of that came to the Princeton Public Schools (PPS), which have been using the funds to address student learning recovery and the ongoing impact of the pandemic through teacher support, expanded learning opportunities, mental health supports, and COVID-19 prevention and mitigation strategies. At PHS, Marten, on what she called her ARPStars Tour, met with administrators and teachers and visited a science classroom, as well as focusing on counseling and music programs. “There are real concrete examples here of students actively engaged in their learning and teachers thoughtfully implementing the use of funds,” said Marten. “We heard the teachers talking about how they’re implementing the learner-infused technology-centered program here. The classroom is very active, expanding their efforts and showing evidence of the dollars invested, not just in recovery but long-term in adjusting inequities.” She went on to praise the teachers’ attention to individual students. “There’s a focus on equity for each and every student, what they need, when they need it, and the way that they need it,” she said. She also noted examples of emotional support for kids and of teachers’ understanding of students’ mental health needs. “It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach,” she added. “It’s very learner-centered.” She commented on the large tents on the PHS front lawn as evidence of physical structures funded by the ARP dollars that are serving the goals of the music program and others. Later in the morning Marten traveled to Johnson Park, where she visited a preschool classroom, participated in a discussion with district leadership and Continued on Page 10
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No Decision on Witherspoon Phase Two At a work session to finalize the second phase of the Witherspoon Street redesign plan on Monday night, Princeton Council heard descriptions of two concepts for the section of the roadway stretching from Green Street to Franklin Avenue. One does not involve substantial changes, and is mostly focused on safety improvements. The other would necessitate a loss of 45 percent of parking spaces, the removal of existing parking meters, loss of some mature trees, and other changes, to make room for a protected bike lane that some feel could compromise safety. Hearing both concepts, and listening to some comments from the public, Council opted to take time for further study before giving the engineering department the green light to move into the design phase. To avoid losing a $625,000 grant in state funding, a construction contract must be awarded by November 19 of this year. Princeton Municipal Engineer Deanna Stockton and Senior Planner Justin Lesko took Council through the details of both concepts, ultimately recommending approval of the first one, which Stockton said the Historic Preservation Commission also supports. The alternative
option, which would involve moving utility poles and hopefully putting utilities underground, was considered not completely viable by PSE&G. “We met with them and they were very hesitant to believe that this electrical system could go underground,” Stockton said. “It would not be the same type of system as in the central business district. We would need to place transformers above ground within the right of way with specific requirements.”
PSE&G estimated that it would cost $3 million to go underground, Stockton added. “Where do other utilities like gas, water, and telecommunications go? We’re not saying it can’t be done, but we’re hearing that it’s highly unlikely.” Since there is no money left in the municipal budget to support further assistance from the consultants T&M Associates on this phase, Council is referring questions to staff before making a decision on the design phase at a coming meeting. Continued on Page 8
Local Experts Discuss Ukraine, Refugee Crisis, Nuclear Danger
As the war in Ukraine continued into its second month, three Princeton experts weighed in on two of the most distressing and complex issues emerging from the ongoing conflict: the danger of nuclear war and the humanitarian crisis for nearly four million refugees. Zia Mian, physicist and co-director of Princeton University’s Program on Science and Global Security, and Stewart Prager, Princeton University professor of astrophysical sciences and faculty member with the Program on Science and Global Security, discussed nuclear arms and the nuclear threat in a March
27 Zoom webinar sponsored by the Princeton-based Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA). In a March 25 phone conversation, Princeton University Sociology and Public Affairs Professor Filiz Garip offered insights on the growing refugee crisis. Prager, who described himself as “a physicist focusing on the problem of nuclear weapons,” pointed out that Russian President Vladimir Putin had “broken a nuclear taboo” in threatening to use nuclear force, though President Trump in 2017 had used similar language in warning North Korea. Continued on Page 12
SATURDAY AT THE FARM: A plow horse prepared for a demonstration on Saturday at Howell Living History Farm in Hopewell Township. The day’s activities also included lessons on lambing, honeybees, animal care, sawing logs, and more. Participants share their favorite things at the farm, and what they learned, in this week’s Town Talk on page 6. (Photo by Charles R. Plohn)
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Help Victims of Ukraine: Princeton’s Human Services department supports the victims of Ukraine by sharing a list of organizations accepting donations for medical care, food, emergency support, and more. For information on how to make a donation, call (609) 688-2055 or email humanservices@princetonnj.gov. Road Closure: A portion of Pretty Brook Road is closed through Friday, April 1 (weather permitting) so repairs caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida can be made. Traffic is detoured to Cleveland Road, Carter Road, Cherry Valley Road, and Great Road. Free COVID-19 Testing: Princeton Pop-Up Clinic, 237 North Harrison Street, rear entrance. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; visit princetonnj.gov. Also, Montgomery Township sponsors the site at Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Skillman Campus, 199 Grandview Road, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Testing is in the lobby of the North Building. Montgomerynj.gov. Photo Contest: Sponsored by Friends of Princeton Open Space, take shots of Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Preserve and Woodfield Reservation and submit by March 31 to win gift cards or participation in a photo exhibit. Open to all ages. Visit fopos.org. Docents Wanted: Morven Museum and Garden is looking for volunteer docents and guides. They must be at least 16 years old, and able to lead a 45-minute tour once or twice a day. For more information, visit Morven.org. Plexiglass Needed: The Friends of Herrontown Woods are working to replace the wooden shutters of the Veblen House with plexiglass, to let natural light shine through. Donations of plexiglass in various shapes and sizes that may have been used during the pandemic, particularly by local businesses, are sought. Contact Steve Hiltner at stevehiltner@gmail.com. Free Seedlings: Princeton Shade Tree Commission will give out free seedlings of several species from the New Jersey Forest Service, in conjunction with the New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign, at Hinds Plaza on Saturday, April 23 from 12-6 p.m.
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MUSIC AND ART: Princeton artist Marlon “7ove Child” Davila paints one of the upright pianos to be played and displayed during April ARTS, which begins Friday and continues through April 30.
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If administrators at the Arts Council of Princeton and Princeton University had any doubts about how their plans for a reimagined Communiversity would be received, those doubts were
dispelled almost immediately after the festival, renamed April ARTS, was put out to the public. The idea of replacing a one-day street fair — which had grown to crowds of over 30,000 in recent, pre-pandemic years — with a monthlong focused celebration of arts and culture, seems to have hit the right note. The Arts Council’s requests for performers, artists, and upright pianos attracted more donations and participants than expected.
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“We did a call to the local community asking for pianos, thinking we’d have five to 10, and we got over 30 offers from people wanting to donate them,” said Arts Council Executive Director Adam Welch. The Princeton Piano Project is a big part of April ARTS, which launches on Friday, April 1 with a “Kick-Off Happy Hour” and live performance at 5:30 p.m. at the Arts Council, 105 Witherspoon Street. Numerous arts programs are scheduled throughout the month, including Princeton Porchfest, a ser ies of free shows on porches throughout the tow n on Saturday, April 23. The final event is McCarter Theatre’s Ride the Cyclone — The Musical, on Saturday, April 30 at 8 p.m. Welch and colleagues settled on seven upright pianos, which have been painted and decorated by artists and are being placed outdoors at various locations including the Dinky train station, 185 Nassau Street, Palmer Square, Hinds Plaza, the Princeton Garden Theatre, and the Arts Council. “We’re starting with two little concerts at each piano throughout the month,” said Welch. “They’ll be promoted, but sort of spontaneous, and likely on days when the town is relatively busy. The beauty is that in addition to the scheduled players, casual passersby will stop and perform.” The idea was inspired by similar programs in Hightstown and Brooklyn, N.Y. “You get some people who
will ‘chopstick’ it, and then because we’re in Princeton, you’ll get some kids and adults with incredible talents,” Welch said. “But just so none of them sit empty, we will coordinate at least two performances at each piano.” Requests for porches and similar outdoor spaces to feature bands and musical groups for Princeton Porchfest resulted in 37 submissions. “It was truly heartwarming,” said Welch. “When we launched it, we specifically said we wanted 10 or so. We had reached out to Asbur y Park and
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Lambertville, where they’d been doing this for years, for advice. We decided to be realistic — this is our first time launching this, so we settled on 11 porches. That’s 60 bands or so, from 12 to 6 p.m.” We l c h w a s e s p e c i a l l y touched when Pr inceton First Aid and Rescue Squad (PFARS) offered their location. “We love the idea that they wanted to be a part of it,” he said. “It was a pretty special moment when that application came in.” Most of the porches are in the central business district. “On advice from those who have done this before, the No. 1 best practice was to cluster,” Welch said. “We’re trying to get people to move around town, in a kind of organic flow. So we chose places that made a lot of sense.” The planners also met with local police and traffic departments to determine which routes were safest and most visible. No locations are too close to each other, but they are close enough so that in the 15-minute break between sets, people can walk to the furthest one. “We have a handful in the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood, from PFARS to the former Princeton Packet building,” said Welch. “Also on Birch and Leigh avenues; then here [the Arts Council], 185 Nassau, and four other porches down that way.” Each location will have five bands playing a 45-minute set. Acoustic, rock, R&B, reggae, and blues are included. “We did get the full spectrum, and lots of a cappella from the [Princeton ] University and the high school,” Welch said. The final performance is at the Arts Council, at 5:15 p.m. “We’ll thank everyone and encourage people to go get some dinner at a local restaurant. Come for lunch, stay for the music, and then get dinner.” Welch has spent a lot of time going through old issues of Town Topics newspaper to learn about how Communiversity, which was launched in 1960 as a collaboration between the Arts Council and the University, has progressed through the years. “It grew into an enormous street fair that had lost its focus, and its reason for being,” he said. “It had become less focused on art and more on realtors and food vendors. So one of the things the University wanted to do more and more was make sure we stayed true to building community through the arts, and presenting as many opportunities for arts engagement as possible.” As the idea of a postpandemic return to Communiversity came into focus, Kristin Appelget, the University’s assistant vice president, community and regional affairs, asked the Arts Council to come up with a creative way to engage the town. “A couple of days later, we pitched the idea of April ARTS,” Welch said. “They agreed. They are our guardian angels and our major sponsors.” For a full schedule of April ARTS events, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org/aprilarts. —Anne Levin
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Lucy: “Seeing the baby lambs.” Colleen: “My favorite thing was also the baby lambs. We also got a free white oak sapling, which we intend to plant this spring in our yard.” —Lucy Circzak and Colleen Harrington, Holland Township
Elvia: “I came actually to see the baby sheep being born, which was really interesting and we did get to see them. But so far my favorite thing has been the honeycombs.” Landen: “My first favorite thing is I saw the chickens, horses, and sheep in the pens. I also learned about how they get the honey from bee nests. I got to try some of the honey and it was excellent, a 10 out of 10.” —Elvia Guiracocha and Landen Cuenca, Woodside, N.Y.
Anna Lee: “I’ve enjoyed learning about the horses.” Mike: “We’ve been here three weekends in a row. The biggest attraction for the girls has been the horses and the cows, and today they are going to learn about lambing.” Delaney: “The vet here explained that horses balance and stand on the bone that would be considered their middle toe or finger.” —Anna Lee, Mike, and Delaney Sheenan, Hightstown
Jonathan: “This is my first time here, but I love it. It is absolutely beautiful and we have all loved seeing the different animals and learning about what each does on the farm.” Brooklyn: “I like the horses and the cows. We learned the cow’s name is Bright and the horse’s name is Blizzard.” Kaiko: “The cows are always interesting, and we loved seeing the baby lambs. In a little bit we are going to see them teach the cows how to work the plow.” —Jonathan Covington and Brooklyn Boston Lilly, Ewing with Kaiko Covington, Robbinsville
Emma: “Definitely learning about the bees. One thing I did not know is that the honeycombs are first made as tubes by the bees, and then physics naturally turns them into their hexagon shape.” Rohan: “My favorite part was eating the bee honey.” —Emma, Prema, and Rohan Ivaturi, Monroe Township
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Responding to complaints from residents about noisy overnight construction on Nassau Street, in preparation for the first phase of the Witherspoon Street project, Assistant Municipal Engineer James Purcell said there is “a light at the end of the tunnel.” Work will now be four nights a week, from 6:30 p.m. to 6 a.m., and won’t include Friday nights, he said. “Most of the heaviest, noisiest work is done early in the shift, so with any luck the work being done while people are sleeping will be of less magnitude,” he said. “Hopefully everybody survives this. It has been a tough haul for the last few weeks. We sympathize with the public but the gas main has to be shut off, and they have to dig by hand, so it is taking a long time.” The night work will be completed in two to three weeks, and work on Witherspoon Street will be done during the day, Purcell said. Mayor Mark Freda chastised an unnamed member of the public who cursed at municipal arborist Taylor Sapudar because the town has removed the Bradford pear trees on Witherspoon Street
before allowing them to bloom one last time. “They used the f-bomb and another word I cannot repeat, to describe what they thought of him,” Freda said, adding that the person owes Sapudar an apology. The decision was made unilaterally to remove the trees, which flower for two weeks in the spring, because they are now considered invasive and at the end of their life spans. They will be replaced by a diverse selection of shade trees that are better suited to the urban environment. Freda read a statement from the Shade Tree Commission in favor of the removal. Drew Dyson of Princeton Senior Resource Center delivered a report, focusing on the success of its Vaccine Navigator program during the pandemic, and the opening of its new building on Poor Farm Road. He called the center’s relationship with the municipality “a model of a privatepublic-nonprofit partnership.” A report on Princeton Public Library was given by Executive Director Jennifer Podolsky and Finance Director Susan Chernik. Podolsky talked about the library’s function during COVID-19, and said it has long fulfilled many functions as a community
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Morven Museum & Garden’s annual spring fundraiser Morven in May returns with the garden party on Friday, May 6 from 6-8 p.m. (rain date May 7); and plant sale that runs through April 10. The garden party, Morven’s largest fundraiser of the year, raises necessary funds for exhibitions, educational programing, and preservation of the National Historic Landmark. The event will include food, live entertainment, and silent auction. The gift shop and museum will be open. Tickets start at $175. The annual plant sale has become a sought-after resource for unusual and distinct varieties that thrive in New Jersey. Curated selections feature deer-resistant plants, annuals, perennials, veggies, organic, heirloom, and prolific container plants. Online pre-sale runs through April 10. On-site pick up is estimated for May 14 and 15. Morven members receive 10 percent discount and priority pickup on May 14. Morven is at 55 Stockton Street. Visit Morven.org for details.
reach more people who need these critical services.” Goodwin has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of South Carolina. A native of that state, she remains in Columbia where she enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren.
Trenton Area Soup Kitchen Names New Board Members
Longtime volunteer Pam Kelly recently accepted her nomination to the role of chair of Trenton Area Soup Kitchen’s (TASK’s) board of trustees. In addition, the board expanded to include three new members: Carla Bakr of Oaks Integrated Care, Steve Rubin of Sojo Industries, and Pastor Rupert Hall of Turning Point United Methodist Church.
Community Options Names New Board Member
Community Options, Inc., the national nonprofit suppor ting people with disabilities, has announced the appointment of Dorothy Goodwin to its board of directors. The Princeton-based organization supports 5,000 p eople w it h d is abi l it ie s t h rou g h i n nov at ive a n d person- centered housing and employment opportunities. With 5,500 employees across 10 states and a budget of $290 million, Community Options is one of the largest nonprofits providing direct services in the country. “I’m excited to welcome Dorothy back to the Community Options family as the newest addition to our board,” said Robert Stack, president and CEO of Community Options. “She has over 30 years of experience in managing and developing services for people with significant disabilities. She brings a wealth of knowledge and has strong relationships with our funding partners in multiple states.” Goodwin spent over 11 years as an executive with Community Options before retiring in 2020. In her most recent role as regional vice president, she managed programmatic operations and development in South Carolina and Tennessee. “I k now f irst hand t he amazing work that Community Options does,” said Goodwin. “There are hundreds of thousands of people on waiting lists across the country. I look forward to bringing my experience
Pam Kelly Kelly, an educator with four decades of experience, began her relationship with TASK in the early 1990s, serving lunches with fellow members of her church. Leveraging her experience as an educator, Kelly also helped to run a children’s program that provided child care to TASK patrons while they were on-site. “I love that TASK was always food-first, but also that we do so much more, and we do it with dignity. One of my favorite events of the year was the GED Graduation Ceremony. I loved to see kids cheering on their parents as they reached such an important milestone as well as the support that the students showed each other,” said Kelly. “I’m looking forward to being a part of TASK’s continued growth. Our work during the pandemic to expand our meal service program to partner sites has been valuable to the communities we serve. We have more than doubled our meal output since the beginning of COVID. I believe that expanding our hours to serve weekend meals is the next step and will offer even more benefits to our patrons and their families.” Kelly assumes the role from Al Altomari, CEO of Agile Therapeutics, who remains on TASK’s board and continues to chair its development committee. “Al’s leadership, especially during COVID, has been transformative for TASK,” said TASK Executive Director Joyce Campbell. “Al has never said, ‘We can’t do that’; he has always asked, ‘What do we need to make it happen?’ His commitment to TASK is exceptional.”
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HomeFront founder Connie Mercer has announced that she will be stepping down as CEO. On September 30, and she’ll be moving on to other roles, including homelessness advocacy on the state and national level. “I founded HomeFront in 1991 with a simple, but ultimately complex mission: to end family homelessness in Mercer County,” she wrote in a March 23 note to HomeFront friends and supporters. “We started without any financial resources and a few dedicated volunteers.” She described how for her HomeFornt became “an allconsuming family effort” and “a true labor of love.” Based in Lawrenceville with its family campus in Ew i ng, Hom e Front c u r rently provides shelter and support to more than 500 people every night and last year responded to 52,439 requests for shelter, homelessness prevention, permanent service-enriched housing, job training, children’s programming, food, and other essentials. “Throughout the last 31 years,” she wrote, “my role has changed countless times to meet the shifting demands of the organization. And now it changes again. My goal has been to ensure that HomeFront would thrive beyond me. And now I’m confident that goal has been reached.” Under Mercer’s leadership HomeFront has become a national model for how to effectively break the
cycle of family poverty and a leader in the social service field. She was honored at the White House during President Obama’s administration, was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame for Housing and Economic Development in 2019, and received an honorary degree from Princeton University in 2021.
Connie Mercer In a March 29 telephone interview Mercer reflected on some of her accomplishments at HomeFront that she is most proud of. “We’ve successfully rallied the community to make a difference and to care and to continue to care about the issue of homeless families in a realistic, hands-on way,” she said. “Mercer County, unlike any other county in the state, has really made a commitment to homeless families. I’m very proud of that.” She continued, “I’m also proud of having built an ef fect ive comprehensive model, with 26 integrated programs that help folks move from homelessness to
self-sufficiency. I’m afraid too many folks think of HomeFront as only dealing with homelessness. That we do very well, but that’s the easy part. The hard part is moving folks on to self-sufficiency.” Mercer emphasized that this is the right time for her to step down. “For decades HomeFront has felt like my child, and today I feel like a proud parent whose child has grown up into a capable, mature adult, ready to meet the future. Leading HomeFront through a pandemic during the last two years gave me the opportunity to observe the agency’s strength and resilience.” She continued, “HomeFront’s board of directors and experienced and dedicated staff are ready. We have a strong and vibrant infrastructure which will allow me to concentrate on the growing problem of homelessness throughout New Jersey and nationally.” Mercer and the board are working together to ensure a smooth transition and have engaged a national search firm to identify Mercer’s successor. Mercer noted that the biggest challenge ahead for HomeFront is the lack of affordable housing in the local community, in the state, and in the whole country. “Since the beginning of the Reagan era, through both Democratic and Republican administrations, the public commitment to affordable housing has decreased by 90 percent,” she said. “That
commitment has gone away. Lack of affordable housing is the key issue, the biggest challenge ahead.” After September Mercer will be continuing her work in leading the New Jersey Shelter Providers Consortium, sharing her experience with more than 200 shelters across the state; supporting the HomeFront leadership team by identifying strategic partnerships and collaborations; and writing a book about the HomeFront model to help other agencies. She commented on the broadening of her focus. “For this next chapter, one of my key priorities is the Shelter Providers Consortium of New Jersey,” she said. “This association of homeless shelters and advocacy groups has enormous potential to improve the futures of hundreds of thousands of people, and I am deeply excited to be a part of that.” HomeFront’s B oard of Trustees Chair Ruth Scott expressed her appreciation to Mercer and announced the establishment of a Connie Mercer Fund at HomeFront in her honor. “Connie’s extraordinary vision and unflagging dedication has transformed the lives of thousands of homeless families,” said Scott. “She has built HomeFront, in strong partnership with the community, to provide the breadth of services needed to help families break the cycle of poverty.” Tr ib u te s h ave a r r i ve d from many different quarters. “Connie was the first person to say that I could make it, that I was beautiful, that I was special,” said
a former HomeFront client. “I was 48 years old and felt like a failure because I lost my job and we were two weeks from being evicted. That was six years ago.” That former client and her family are thriving today, HomeFront reports. “She is happily employed, her children are college educated, and she still regularly paints and sews with HomeFront’s ArtSpace.” Mercer recalled a memory from the early days of HomeFront. “One of the first families that we dealt with was living in a motel that had been converted into an alcohol detox center, but three rooms had been set aside for homeless families,” she said. “This was not a family of alcoholics. There were three boys, a mom who worked as a nurse’s aide every day, and a dad who literally crawled to the door to answer the door the first time I met him. He had no wheelchair because they didn’t know how to work the system.” She went on, “The boys w e r e l o v e l y, b u t t h e y couldn’t go outside because outside was filled with folks who were detoxing. We worked hard and in quick order got the dad a wheel-
chair, got his wife a job that paid better, and found them a little house in Ewing. We put out the word to friends and got the place furnished. “My memory is so clear of my husband and I on the day before Christmas bringing them a Christmas tree and the complete and absolute joy of the children when we brought in the tree and lights. One of the boys eventually became the class valedictorian at Ewing High School. All three now have good jobs. Dad’s dream had always been to be a chef, and two of the boys are working now as chefs at quality restaurants and the other is a manager at Lowe’s. It’s a lovely memory.” When asked if there were any parting words she wanted to leave with the community, she chose to quote the anthropologist Margaret Mead: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Mercer added, “T hat’s what our community has done. I’m very proud to have channeled the energies of this community.” —Donald Gilpin
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teachers, and discussed tutoring and special programs funded by the ARP that provide learning opportunities for students beyond the regular school day. Valerie Ulrich, PPS supervisor of preschool and special projects, noted that ARP funds had provided much-needed support for mental health intervention services; the restructuring of science teaching to be student-centered and problem-based; partnering with outside agencies for counseling for students and wellness programming for staff; resources to warehous e student learning data; and the creation of before- and after-school programming, high intensity tutoring, and enriching summer programming to address critical learning needs following remote and hybrid instruction. Ulrich emphasized that the ARP funds had contributed significantly to making the schools “safer, healthier and technologically modern” and had also been “the greatest source of suppor t as we build an educational system that is student-centered and honors the collective wisdom of our staff.”
On Tuesday afternoon, Marten traveled to Newark for a discussion with Mayor Ras J. Baraka and leaders of Newark Public Schools, Montclair State University, and the American Federation of Teachers. She is scheduled to continue visiting Newark schools today, March 30. New Assistant Superintendent In other local school news yesterday, March 29, the PPS Board of Education was expected to approve the appointment of Kimberly Tew as the new district assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction. She is scheduled to start on June 1, replacing Kathleen Foster, who has served as interim assistant superintendent since January when she took over from Robert Ginsberg. Tew has been the assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction in the Robbinsville School District since 2016. “We were fortunate that we had a very qualified and impressive pool of applicants,” said PPS Superintendent Carol Kelley. “Dr. Tew stood out based on her experience, her commitment to students, her knowledge of curriculum, and her ability to
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Kimberly Tew She served as the K-8 supervisor of curriculum and professional development in Robbinsville before serving as assistant superintendent. From 2006 to 2014 Tew was a sixth grade social studies teacher in the West WindsorPlainsboro School District. “I am looking forward to working with the team at the Princeton Public Schools,” she said. “I hope to develop and improve upon an instructional program that cultivates informed citizens and lifelong learners. I’m also eager to begin cultivating relationships with Princeton’s staff, students, and families.” Kelley added, “It’s a pleasure to welcome such a distinguished educator to our team.” —Donald Gilpin
M a n i g a n , 5 0, j o i n e d Chamber Seeks Nominations For the market. After several months and the review of RWJ Bar nabas Healt h in Women of Achievement Awards
T he P r i nceton Mercer Regional Chamber is accepting nominations for its annual Women of Achievement Awards, which will be presented Wednesday, June 22, 8-10:30 a.m. at Jasna Polana on Province Line Road. T he awards recog n i ze women in the region for their unique contributions and activities in their fields of interest, who through their work and determination have successfully attained the respect of their peers and acknowledgement of the business community. The process is open through April 4. Visit Princetonmercer.org to enter a nomination and register for the event.
both internal and external candidates, the committee’s recommendation of Manigan was unanimously approved by the full board. “Barry will always be recognized as an inspirational leader. He has been the key driver of many critical advancements for the system including the formation of the RWJBarnabas Health system in 2016, the academic partnership with Rutgers University and the system’s pivotal mission shift in creating healthier communities, driving health equity and ending racism,” said Berson. “We will be forever grateful to Barry for his tremendous service and leadership.”
RWJBarnabas Announces Next Generation of Leadership
In response to Barry H. Ostrowsky’s plan to retire from RWJBarnabas Health on December 31, 2022, after more than 30 years, the RWJBarnabas Health board of trustees has voted unanimously to appoint Mark E. Manigan, currently chief strategy and business development officer, as president of RWJBarnabas Health, effective immediately. As president, Manigan will report directly to Ostrowsky, who will retain the title of chief executive officer until his retirement. After a successful transition, Manigan will assume the role of president and CEO on January 1, 2023. Board Chair Marc E. Berson retained an executive search firm to identify potential candidates in
Mark E. Manigan “Mark Manigan is a formidable strategist who has driven remarkable growth and expansion for the health s ys tem s i nce joi n i ng i n 2019,” said Ostrowsky. “In defining those attributes for success needed in our next leader, the Board sought an individual with a broad portfolio of experiences, plus a bold vision for the future. I am confident that Mark brings these skills and much more to this position.”
2019. He led the system’s business development function and was responsible for the evolution of the strategic plan and oversight of RWJBarnabas Health’s ambulatory services division. He also ser ved as a key member of the system’s strategic council. Before joining RWJBarnabas Health, Manigan was a healthcare attorney in New Jersey at Brach Eichler, LLC, where he counseled a wide array of health care clients including publicly traded companies, health systems, insurance companies, private equity sponsors, ambulatory care fac i l it i e s a n d p hys i c ia n groups on complex mergers and acquisitions, consolidation strategies and regulatory matters. In addition to the appointment of Manigan, RWJBH is announcing that John W. Doll, 50, has been appointed to the newly created position of senior executive vice president and chief operating officer for the system, effective immediately. Doll will lead the day-to-day operations of RWJBH, and report to Manigan.
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The largest seller of books in the world is Amazon — not a professional bookseller. That doesn’t sit well with Jeff Deutsch, author of In Praise of Good Bookstores, which he will discuss April 10 at a hybrid event being held at Princeton Public Library and co-sponsored by Labyrinth Books, Princeton University’s Humanities Council, Princeton University Press, and Classics Books of Trenton. A professional bookseller since 1994, Deutsch is the director of Chicago’s Seminar y Co - op Bookstores, considered to be among the world’s finest. His book pays tribute to the independent bookstore, an endangered species that he hopes will have a future instead of disappearing amid Amazon and other online services that are more about profit than literature. “The book is an essayistic celebration of a good bookstore,” Deutsch said in a telephone conversation. “It’s not an argument or a lamentation. What I’m trying to do is help a reader who might not have a good bookstore experience the pleasures of browsing. I’m celebrating the tactile experience of browsing, reflecting how we think about space and time. It’s a relatively accessible sketch of a world we could be living in.” Growing up in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Elizabeth in Orthodox Jewish communities, Deutsch wasn’t a big reader. But books were always present. “Everyone I knew studied daily,” he said. “It
wasn’t about becoming educated to make a living. It was about becoming learned, to have a more meaningful life. When I was ready, the presence of books really meant something to me. Becoming learned is a critical part of what makes up the pursuit of knowledge in [Orthodox] Judaism. Finding models to support an ongoing engagement with serious books and spaces that support that strike me as a critical endeavor.” What makes a good bookstore? “One that sells only, or mostly books,” Deutsch said, singling out Labyrinth Books on Nassau Street as a prime example. “Princeton has one of the best bookstores in the country. You’re lucky. It’s a really special place. One of the things I celebrate is the bookseller – a discerning, filtering, selective professional who is trying to help readers discover the books that will enrich their lives. When people like [co-owner] Dorothea [von Moltke] are running a bookstore, you can tell the difference between it and one at an airport.” Seminar y Co-op Bookstores incorporated in 2019 as the first not-for-profit whose mission is bookselling. It was founded by students at Chicago Theological Seminary, and grew into one of the country’s best
academic bookstores. “We sell coursebooks, but are also trying to feature scholarly and academic books and great literature and philosophy for the serious general reader,” Deutsch said. Online book retailers can serve certain needs. But there is no replacement for browsing the shelves of a good bookstore. “In the 21st century, no reader needs a bookstore to buy a book, and no bookstore can make it selling books alone,” Deutsch said. “So what is the point of a bookstore? It’s discovery and community, and the browsing experience in a physical space, where one can think about and talk about books.” Deutsch envisions a future in which the bookstore not only endures, but thrives. “I hope we can build different financial models to support bookstores, and also take back the industry from those who are not part of the industry,” he said. “Or at least, convince them to care about it.” Deutsch will appear on Sunday, April 10 at 11 a.m. at Princeton Public Library, 65 Wit herspoon St reet. There is a livestream option. Visit princetonlibrary.org for the link or to register for inperson attendance. —Anne Levin
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MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN: James Popik and Supernova are among the musical acts planned for the Sourland Mountain Festival, presented by Unionville Vineyards, returning with a five-hour lineup on Saturday, July 23. In addition to music, there will be local vendors, crafts, history, food, local craft beers and wine, and activities for kids. Volunteers are needed; visit SourlandMountainFest for information. Unionville Vineyards is at 9 Rocktown Road in Ringoes.
St. Peter’s Honored For Perinatal Care
Saint Peter’s University Hospital, a member of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Perinatal Care Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and qualit y patient care. The certification recognizes Saint Peter’s efforts to achieve integrated, coordinated, patient-centered care for clinically uncomplicated pregnancies and births. The certification uses standards, guidelines, and The Joint Commission’s perinatal care core performance measures for managing and monitoring aspects of perinatal care
that are critical to improving and maintaining the health of newborns and their mothers. The hospital recently underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review that included observations regarding clinical practice and patient care, as well as individual interviews. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with perinatal care standards spanning several areas including care for high-risk births and bir th complications. The Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts, and patients. “Perinatal Care Certification recognizes health care organizations committed to fostering continuous quality improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” said Mark Pelletier, RN, MS, chief operating officer, ac-
creditation and certification operations, and chief nursing executive, The Joint Commission. “We commend S aint Peter’s Un iversit y Hospital for using certification to reduce variation in its clinical processes and to strengthen its program structure and management framework for newborns and their mothers.” “It’s truly an honor to receive p er inatal recertification from The Joint Commission,” said Carlos W. Benito, MD, maternalfetal medicine specialist and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Saint Peter’s. “While Saint Peter’s is known as a regional leader in maternal health services, the Perinatal Care Certification offers third party validation that we’ve achieved the highest quality national standards for perinatal health.”
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“Wildly reckless statements, horrible precedents,” said Prager. “Putin’s statements are alarming and serious. He can launch a civ ilization - ending num ber of nuclear weapons in a matter of minutes.” Even if the likelihood of such an action is only 1 percent, Prager added, “it’s totally unacceptable. It could kill millions of people.” The current tense situation, said Prager, “brings home our helplessness and our ignorance in regard to nuclear weapons issues.” He noted that the world is in a state of “maximal helplessness — all being held hostage to the thoughts of Vladimir Putin.” We are all hostages, he said, to any leader — of Russia, of the U.S., of India, of Pakistan — who has the authority to do such unlimited damage. Prager went on to elaborate on the world’s ignorance about the effects of nuclear weapons. “Nobody u nder s t a nds t he cons e quences,” he said. “Nobody knows what the effect would be on the climate or the breakdown of societal structures that would happen.” The problem, Prager argued, goes beyond Putin. “It’s a problem with nuclear weapons,” he said. “The problem is intrinsic to nuclear weapons. It’s a danger that’s unacceptable. It doesn’t matter who owns them. As long as we have nuclear weapons we know that crises like the one we’re living through now will occur.” Wrapping up his presentation with the suggestion
that this moment of danger is possibly also an opportunity, Prager asked, “How can we exploit this learning moment? How can we wake up the public to advocate for arms control, arms reduction?” Mian, who received the 2014 Linus Pauling Legacy Award for “his accomplishments as a scientist and as a peace activist in contributing to the global effort for nuclear disarmament and for a more peaceful world,” picked up the argument against nuclear weapons with a history lesson dating back to 1945, during World War II, when President Harry Truman uttered “the first words of the nuclear age” in announcing that the United States had dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima. “You can draw a straight line from there to Trump and Putin,” said Mian. “We’re for tunate that only nine of the world’s 193 nations have nuclear weapons, but all nine have made threats.” Mian went on to describe the resistance to nuclear weapons that arose even before the first bomb was made and has continued to the present, with the CFPA helping to take the lead. Albert Einstein in Princeton in 1946, Mian noted, sought to educate people about nuclear weapons and launched The Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, one of the first anti-nuclear organizations in the world. T he t hreat of nuclear weapons has been almost constant, throughout the Cold War and beyond, said Mian, “always the shadow of nuclear weapons hanging over the conflict.”
“The shadow of nuclear weapons and the power of great powers to intervene around the world is the real challenge that we have to confront,” he added. “As long as they exist, nuclear weapons will play a role and we will always get situations like this.” Mian urged the webinar audience of more than 60 to work towards a better system in this country and internationally, a system where leaders are held accountable, a system not based on the idea that this is mortal competition, a battle to the death, but rather, “It is about finding a common path together through cooperation. Ordinary people have to assert their common humanity.” Ukrainian Refugees Since the Februar y 24 Russian invasion of Ukraine, almost four million refugees have fled the country, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, including about 2.3 million to Poland and hundreds of thousands to other neighboring countries of Romania, Moldova, Hungary, and Slovakia. Almost one-quarter of the population of Ukraine, more than 6.5 million people, has been displaced inside the country. Garip, who experienced being a refugee firsthand when her family fled from communist Bulgaria to Turkey in 1978 when she was a little girl, noted that the current refugee crisis is “something that’s very close to my heart.” Garip’s research at Princeton and her publications have focused on migration, economic sociology, and inequality.
She expressed optimism at the world’s response so far to the huge number of refugees from Ukraine. “Some of the positive response that we saw right after the invasion is still going strong,” she said. “I’m very hopeful that our sympathy is not dying down quickly and that our attention is not going away.” Garip emphasized the importance of the Biden administration’s commitment to admit 100,000 refugees from Ukraine and the United States’ pledge of $1 billion to help house refugees in Europe. “We could do more,” she said, “but this is huge. These are excellent efforts.” She also praised efforts in Poland and Hungary, noting the need for perseverance and for other countries to help. “There will be resettlements and relocations all across Europe,” she said. “We can’t let the first entry point be where they all stay. I hope they won’t be staying in the long run and that they will have the option to return to their homes, but we never know.” Garip mentioned her concern that efforts supporting the Ukrainian refugees will fade as the war continues and people’s attention turns elsewhere. “That’s what happened in the past with the Syrian conflict,” she said. “Things grab our attention and donations surge and all of these good things happen, but after a while we just accept it and there’s only so much compassion we can sustain over time.” She went on, “I worr y about that. I worry about this just becoming a new normal situation, but I hope that’s not going to be the case. I hope that at some point there’s going to be an agreement and a retreat by the Russian forces.” Garip pointed out the encouraging unity in Europe’s welcom i ng of ref u g e e s. “From the perspective of European countries, the Russian aggression is seen as a threat to them. It’s close to home. Also the cultural affinity they feel for the Ukrainian people is playing a role in how welcoming they are.” She added, “I’m really heartened by the way everyone has mobilized. It’s encouraging to see the community come together.” Garip urged concerned individuals to donate on behalf of Ukrainian refugees to Save the Children, UNICEF, or United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The Princeton m unicipality newsletter also recommends donations to CARITAS and the International Rescue Committee. —Donald Gilpin
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Princeton Errands Aids Ukrainian Relief Efforts
Princeton Errands, the P r inceton - bas e d s er v ice company, is helping to gather critically needed supplies for Ukraine with the aid of area friends and the Princeton community. Fo u n d e d b y R o x a n n e Waldner and Joe Kirincich, Princeton Errands has been serving the Princeton area since 2006 with dog walking, pet sitting, home management, and miscellaneous errands help. When Waldner and Kirincich learned of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, they asked their friend Maryana Storska how they could help. Storska, a native Ukrainian, is a volunteer for Ukrainian National Women’s League of America (UNLWA). Established in 1925, UNLWA is the largest and oldest Ukrainian women’s organization in the U.S. Launched by volunteers, UNLWA began a makeshift operation at the Ukrainian E d u c at ion a n d Cu lt u r a l Center in Jenkintown, Pa. The volunteers are working around the clock to sort, organize, and pack the supplies for Ukraine. Shipped to Chicago and then flown to Poland, the supplies are dispensed to the refugees there, in neighboring countries, and to Ukrainians in Ukraine. Waldner and Kir incich reached out to their customers, friends, family, and merchants for contributions, and the donations exceeded their expectations. In addition to collecting items form donors’ homes in Princeton and taking them to the Jenkintown Center, they established a GoFundMe page, and are using monetar y donations to purchase such medical supplies as CAT 5 and 7 tourniquets, Israeli emergency bandages, and blood-stopping gauze. They also created an Amazon registry and have enlisted the support of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Ro ach Re a ltor s, which is taking donations at its 253 Nassau Street office. By helping to support this cause, Waldner and Kirincich point out that contributions not only help Ukrainians in Ukraine and Europe, but also give hope and inspiration to Ukrainian Americans who are volunteering and working at the Center. To donate, you can drop off supplies including canned food with easy peelaway lids, protein bars (no shakes), granola bars, packaged snacks, hot chocolate, baby food in pouches, baby bottles, dry baby formula, o v e r - t h e - c o u n te r b a b y / child/adult medicines, first aid kits, bandages, gauze, diapers, baby wipes, bars of soap, tooth brushes and paste, feminine hygiene products, and flashlights to Kathleen Murphy at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach Realtors, 253 Nassau Street. You can also donate through gofund. me/03665460. Updates and clickable links are available on Princeton Errands’ Facebook and Instagram.
Attracting Young Professionals To the Boards of Nonprofits
A virtual session on Tuesday, April 5 from 9-10 a.m. will focus on the question of how to attract young professionals to nonprofit boards.
The event is presented by NonProfitConnect. Nonprofits continue to focus on bringing new voices of all types to boards, including those of young professionals. For nonprofits to continue to stay relevant, they need to attract and motivate busy young professionals to boards which historically have consisted of late-career and even retired people. What draws a young professional to a nonprofit board and how do nonprofits keep them engaged? How shou ld nonprof it boards reconfi gure the way they do business to increase the appeal of joining boards for young professionals? How do nonprofits activate the skills and perspectives that young professionals offer? Panelists Jeremy Perlman of CBIZ Borden Perlman, Jeff Key of Nfinity Enterprises and Chinsu Shajan of Stark & Stark will provide their experiences, insights and suggestions on how nonprofi ts can evolve their boards to be appealing to young professionals. The panel will be moderated by Amy Boroff of Amplifi, and targets an audience of nonprofit board members, executive directors, and young professionals. To register, visit www.nonprofitconnectnj.org.
Horses Return to Trenton To Start Spring Gardening
A team of horses and staff from Howell Living History Farm will plow the community garden at 81 Chestnut Avenue in Trenton on Tuesday, April 5, to help prepare for spring planting. The program is sponsored by Isles Garden Support Network, which has helped community and school gardens grow since 1981. The team will be on hand from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The rain date will be either April 6 or 7, depending on conditions. The Chestnut Avenue garden is the largest and oldest of more than 70 community and school gardens in Trenton, and it has hosted Howell Living History Farm plow teams for the majority of the 30 years that the event has been happening. Operated by the Mercer County Park Commission, the farm demonstrates techniques used in the U.S. at the turn of the 20th century and in many parts of the world today. Local school groups will participate in the hands-on event by helping guide the horses and will learn about corn shelling, composting, beekeeping, and more. “It’s an incredible day where school kids, farm staff, and community gardeners learn and work together to build a better future through food. We are proud to share this tradition with Howell Farm and the community,” said Jim Simon, deputy director of community planning at Isles. “The day happens quietly year after year, but carries a powerful significance that transcends generations as well as urban and rural landscapes,” Isles provides a range of training and support to people who grow their own fresh fruits and vegetables in 70 community and school gardens. Gardeners harvest more than 20,000 pounds of fresh produce each year, increasing food access and improving food quality in Trenton. This event is free and open to the public. Call (609) 3414724 for more information.
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More notably absent was any consideration for the implied them, the people who would benefit from these projects: the students and faculty, the visitors to the town, the merchants, and, most critically, those who wish to find a home here but can’t. Are we really going to choose ease of parking, speed of travel, and comfort with the status quo over the things that allow more people to live and work here in a satisfying and healthy way? I believe that such priorities need to be examined and reTo the Editor: aligned. On March 28, my neighbors and I submitted a request to the MEG DAVIS Princeton mayor and Council to rescind the “area in need of Shadybrook Lane redevelopment” (ANR) designation for the 10 non-contiguous properties owned by Princeton Theological Seminary (PTS). This designation process for these properties began nearly four years ago as part of an effort to meet the strategic priorities of PTS. As neighbors, we entered a process hopeful that To the Editor: there would be a win-win-win outcome for the institution, the As we approach National Library Week (April 3-9), we’re neighbors, and the town. We were led to believe there would be pleased to acknowledge the Princeton Public Library. Recently, improved pathways and lighting, traffic mitigation, improved Library Journal magazine awarded our library its highest ratstorm water management, and dedicated open space. How- ing, Five Stars. ever, no redevelopment plan was ever developed or approved, This recognition is significant for three reasons: 1) Our liand after a number of community meetings, PTS paused the brary is the only one in the state to receive this rating; 2) This process and ultimately announced that their priorities had is the sixth year in a row our library has achieved this rating; changed. Subsequently, we learned that PTS has a contract 3) PPL was ranked No. 1 nationally in its budget category. buyer, a private developer, for five of the 10 properties. All Many factors contribute to such excellence. Thank you, efforts to begin a dialogue with the private developer have municipality. Your ongoing financial support recognizes that been rebuffed. many consider the library our community’s living room and Recently, PTS announced that Dr. Craig Barnes, president their favorite place in Princeton. of PTS, would be stepping down next year. Shane Berg, the Thank you, patrons. Your respect for, embrace of, and parformer executive vice president of PTS and our primary point ticipation in all that our library offers — print and online of contact during our preliminary discussions with PTS, has left the organization. Planning Board Chair Wanda Gunning resources; a range of programs; a peaceful, vital oasis in a has stepped down, and the chair of this ANR Ad Hoc Commit- bustling downtown; a locale that enhances opportunities to tee, Gail Ullman, also retired. Of the elected officials who held build community — confirm why our library is the second office when the ANR designation was adopted, former Mayor most-popular destination (after Princeton University) of folks Lempert, and former Council members Crumiller, Howard, who visit Princeton. Thank you, Friends and Foundation and donors. Your Liverman, and Williamson all chose not to run for re-election. This ANR designation was born out of an institutional pur- support allows us to provide materials that engage our diverse pose, not a public purpose. We hoped that by working togeth- population and sponsor events that enhance, celebrate, and er, we could create a win for everyone, but it didn’t materialize. challenge our patrons’ lives and intellect. And thank you to our extraordinary, incomparable, and Now, facing a nearly complete turnover in personnel on all sides but the neighborhood, we have lost confidence that the peerless staff. Your welcoming demeanor, responsiveness to initial promises of an open, transparent process with ample patrons, and dedication to helping library users make our neighborhood and community input will be met. We feel that library a very special place. From the youngest attendees at out of consideration for the neighbors and in the interest of story times to our oldest guests who need help navigating all of Princeton, this ANR designation should be rescinded. devices, from our students who need assistance with a school If the time comes when the players are interested in coming assignment to our non-English speakers pursuing resources to the table in good faith, we will be willing to re-engage with for leisure reading, from those seeking a respite from the ongoing stressors of daily life to others desperate for a secure the new parties in a spirit of cooperation. environment during emergencies like Superstorm Sandy, our To read the letter we sent to the Princeton mayor and Counstaff provides extraordinary service to all. cil in its entirety, please visit the Princeton Coalition for ReOf course, we could have written the previous paragraph sponsible Development (PCRD) website at pcrd.info. for the last decade. But, after the two years we’ve just expeBRAD MIDDLEKAUFF rienced, we should additionally cite how much our staff has Hibben Road overcome as they’ve adapted to tough times by creating new services; mobilizing the princetoncovid.org website; producing virtual events; identifying platforms for our Princeton Environment Film Festival, our Children’s Book Festival, and other signature programs; expanding our e-resources so that we To the Editor: could meet our patrons in their homes; staying connected with In the March 23 issue of the paper, a letter raised an alarm our vulnerable users via telephone; reopening and returning about development in Princeton [“Widespread Development safely to in-person programming; and remaining a community Will Have Broad, Lasting Impact Across Princeton”]. It cited an constant throughout the pandemic. eclectic group of projects — University housing, a new hotel, Our staff is the soul of our library. Every day, but certainly a relocated restaurant, affordable housing, elder housing — on Tuesday, April 5, National Library Workers Day, we invite as cause for concern. Claiming to simply “bring attention” to these projects, the letter ends by asking “What impact will all library patrons to let our colleagues know how much we apof these projects have on our streets, on our neighborhoods, preciate them. Our library’s board of trustees surely do. ROBERT A. GINSBERG on the environment, and in our schools?” (italics are mine). President Implied in this question is the assumption that the increase in EDWARD FELTEN visitor and residential population in Princeton will be harmful Vice President to us, those who have already settled here, by bringing more CHRISTOPHER VAN BUREN traffic, less parking, more students in schools, and myriad Treasurer other problems. For the Princeton Public Library Board There was no mention of the value of these projects to the community. Yet the continued health and vitality of Princeton depends on not just tolerating but welcoming growth that helps encourage a diverse population to live, learn, work, and visit here. To the Editor: On behalf of People & Stories/Gente y Cuentos, we would like to thank the many people who contributed to a successTown Topics welcomes letters to the Editor, preferably ful March 24 fundraising event, Notable Words: An Evening on subjects related to Princeton. Letters must have a with Susan Choi. valid street address (only the street name will be printed We greatly appreciate our ticket buyers, sponsors, and corwith the writer’s name). Priority will be given to letters porate sponsors Stark & Stark, NRG, Lear & Pannepacker, that are received for publication no later than Monday Taft Communications, and Beaumont Investments, who made noon for publication in that week’s Wednesday edition. possible the celebratory evening. Your donations sustain our programs! 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Legally Made the Choice to Use It,” Mailbox, March 23]. Dr. Leavitt is a local family physician and acupuncturist who laudibly wants to advance the interest of public health as she sees it. But her reasoning seems illogical and suggests for a public health expert like herself an inexplicable predisposition favoring retail shops selling a indisputably psychoactive substance demonstrably harmful to the health of many. First, the presence or absence of retail marijuana shops in Princeton in no way will influence cannabis research and a local doctor’s capacity to give the best possible advice from the medical literature on cannabis. Second, while the lack of tested products makes harder her ability to advise, this also has nothing to do with marijuana shops in Princeton. Ironically, such lack is a matter that she as a public health expert should insist the CTF itself address before any shops are permitted anywhere. Finally, Dr. Leavitt is not correct that now legally indulging adult consumers will be hurt by the absence of retail marijuana shops in Princeton. The new state law permitting distribution of marijuana products is under state control without any local oversight or restriction. Adults can now legally source, receive, and consume cannabis delivered directly to their homes, regardless of whatever ordinance Princeton may adopt. Presumably, such products will have to identify their contents and conform to regulatory standards, although nothing in this regard has yet been determined by the FDA or other agency, another point she and her CTF colleagues should require as a precondition to allowing any retail marijuana shops in town. THOMAS H. PYLE Balsam Lane
Writing in Favor of Having Three Marijuana Dispensaries in Town
To the Editor: I am in favor of having three marijuana dispensaries in Princeton. Then I could pick the marijuana shop I wanted to patronize based on my view of the quality of the various products offered. Parking availability, knowledgeable staff, and ambiance would probably count too. As an 80-year-old and grandparent of three, I am of course concerned about anything that could harm young people. But my concerns for youngsters run more to the dangers from bicycle accidents, unattended swimming pools, drunk drivers — and global warming and nuclear war. Our country survived during 12 years of governance by individuals who had some contact with marijuana (Clinton, Bush, Obama). Surely the town of Princeton can survive the presence of three legal marijuana shops. DAWN DAY Meadowbrook Drive
Books Cadava’s “Paper Graveyards” Subject of April 5 Talk
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the conviction that the past, the present, and the future are always bound together, provides the outline of a training manual for reading images historically, especially in moments of danger.” Cadava is professor of English at Princeton University, with cross-appointments in several other departments. He is the author, previous to Paper Graveyards, of Emerson and the Climates of History and of Words of Light: Theses on the Photography of History. He also has co-edited Who Comes after the Subject: Cities without Citizens and The Itinerant Languages of Photography. Papapetros is an associate professor at Princeton’s School of Architecture. Forthcoming book publications include Pre/ Architecture (Critical Spatial Practice series) and Frederick Kiesler’s Magic Architecture: The Story of Human Housing.
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A Back Alley View of Acting and the Oscars him down that hypothetical alley, but you do, there’s something appealingly haunted about him, and then you’re with him all the way after he flattens the show’s most obnoxious character in an impromptu office boxing match; goes out on the town with Jon Hamm’s Don Draper; has an affair with a black Playboy bunny; loses and regains his wife and family; falls into a money pit of his own making, struggles to climb out, embezzles funds, is caught and fired, and, by the time you “catch back up” with him, he’s found hanging from the door of his office, another end of his own making a decade before Chernobyl. Following Jessie Buckley When my wife and I saw Jessie Buckley in Charlie Kaufman’s I’m Thinking of Ending Things (2020) last August, neither of us had heard of her. It didn’t matter. She blew the back alley analogy to the moon, putting the actor and the audience on the same path, bringing us along with her from the first moment, although her route through a very strange film took numerous unlikely turns. “It was something that transcended and shifted and moved from when I read it to when I was playing it, to afterwards when I watched it,” she says of her role in a September 17, 2020 IndieWire interview. “It was something that really injected me with a feeling.” It injected us with the immediate need to see more of her work, so we followed her from the cheerfully lethal nurse in Fargo 4, to the wild girl in Beast, to a spirited country western singer from Glasgow in Wild Rose to Chernobyl, where she plays/is/becomes Lyudmilla Ignatenko, a Ukrainian housewife who cares for her husband as he dies from radiation poisoning. The warmth and light she lends to so dark and harrowing a film brings Chekhov to mind again. You can open any book of his stories at random and find a version of Jessie’s Lyudmilla, as I just did: “He looked toward Zinotchka as she approached him, and his whole figure was lighted up by an expression of happiness as though by sunshine.” Taking on Lyudmilla, however, was an existential challenge. There was no room for sudden turns, you have to stay on track. It was a question of survival, as Buckley suggests in an interview on
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Now she was in a long, grey coat with Saint Laurent, Chanel and big buttons and bulging pockets.” RemovGucci and powerhouse ing the coat, “which made her shrink to talent agencies like CAA half her size again, she took off her big competed with tech Go- felt boots.” Now seen through Chekhov’s liaths like Apple to score eyes “she no longer resembled a bundle: the best restaurants, most she was a thin little brunette of twenty, elegant party spaces and as slim as a snake, with a long white face the rarest specimens from and curly hair.” In the same story, Liharev, the main among the celebrity coterie.” Surely Buckley felt a character, amuses and amazes the “little twinge, a flashback to her brunette” with an extraordinary monolife as Lyudmilla, when logue, in which, among other things, he the Academy delivered its admits being “a Ukrainophile,” recalls perfunctor y moment of running off to America “to join the brigsilence “for the people of ands,” and concludes by expressing the “poignant intensity” of his love for the Ukraine.” After a quick search on- Russian people.” Brando Declines line, I found an image of Buckley in her Oscar reBecause of Marlon Brando’s unprecegalia, “a pink-hue custom dented refusal of the Best Actor Oscar for Erdem floor-length gown his performance in The Godfather, which with a plunging neckline celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, ... the train of the dress the date March 27, 1973 rates a place on resting on the floor beside the This Day In History website. 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t’s like inviting the audience to follow you, as though you’re walking through the back alleys of a city. You take unpredictable left and right turns and try and shake them off. Then you let them catch back up with you again.” Those are Marlon Brando’s thoughts about acting, at least according to Jared Harris, who I recently followed through the radioactive back alleys of the HBO award-winning miniseries Chernobyl (2019), where Harris gives a Chekhovian performance as the steadfast, truth-seeking, truth-telling scientist Valery Legasov. I mention Chekhov because I think the author of Uncle Vanya would have admired the way Harris’s truth-to-power Legasov soldiers on against odds, a haggard, woebegone hero who stays the course all the way to an end of his own making. After sharing Brando’s view of acting with the New York Times, Harris admits that he, too, likes to throw the audience “off the track, all the time.” At the Oscars Thinking the back-alley theory of acting might be worth exploring in the aftermath of Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony, I tried it out on Benedict Cumberbatch’s performance as the mean, misogynistic rancher Phil Burbank in Jane Campion’s The Power of the Dog, for which Campion won the Best Director Oscar and Cumberbatch a Best Actor nomination. The back alley analogy made sense thanks to the way Cumberbatch’s unpredictability keeps shaking you off the track, so that when you finally arrive at his character’s shockingly sudden end, you’re left wondering where you were when whatever happened happened. But then everything took a sudden reallife turn when Will Smith walked onstage at the Dolby Theatre and delivered what is being called “the slap heard round the world.” Following Jared Harris The career of Jared Harris is itself a back alley of twists and turns. I had no idea at the time that Lane Pryce, the illfated character inhabited by Harris in the AMC series Mad Men (2009-2012), was the son of Richard Harris, whose breakthrough film was This Sporting Life (1963). Watching it again last fall for the first time in decades, I was so impressed with Harris’s bruising, passionate, intensely physical performance that I looked up his biography and discovered the fatherson connection. As Lane Pryce, the younger Harris keeps you “off the track” most if not all the time playing a deceptively tight-laced, bespectacled Brit navigating the executive suite of a Madison Avenue advertising agency where he seldom feels at home, always looking over his shoulder, so much so that you wonder why you care enough to follow
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usic has always been considered a “universal” language, traversing worldwide cultures and geography. The Mahler Chamber Orchestra has taken this concept to a new level by creating an international ensemble of 45 instrumentalists from 20 countries to share exceptional experiences in classical music, and the world-renowned ensemble brought one of these experiences to Richardson Auditorium last Thursday night as part of Princeton University Concerts. Led by guest pianist and Mozart expert Mitsuko Uchida, the Mahler Orchestra drew a full house to Richardson for a program of piano and orchestral music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Henry Purcell. Conducting piano concerti from the keyboard is a musical return to how it used to be done; Mozart composed many of his concerti for his own performance, both playing and leading an ensemble. In Thursday night’s performance, Uchida’s rapport with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra was immediate, with her conducting gestures from the keyboard always conveying an uplifting spirit and joy. Uchida is especially well known for her interpretation of Mozart, Schubert, and Beethoven; having been raised in Vienna, she gave her first recital at the age of 14 and has channeled the Viennese powerhouse composers ever since. Uchida and the Mahler Orchestra began the concert with Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, a work composed at the same time as Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro. This concerto contained much of the same elegant flavor and melodic sensitivity as Figaro, opening with a courtly orchestral introduction. Mozart replaced the customary oboes with clarinets in this work to create a darker color, but under Uchida’s guidance, the Orchestra generated its own musical charm while playing with a rich instrumental sound. The overriding strength of the combination of Uchida and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra was the impeccable timings between the two artistic partners. As both conductor and soloist, Uchida was responsible for seamlessly weaving the solo keyboard part into the orchestral fabric. While she was expertly playing the solo lines, concertmaster Mark Steinberg fluidly took over guiding the ensemble in supporting the soloist. Uchida’s solo phrases led effortlessly into the orchestral passages, with cadenzas especially exact so she could effortlessly switch to the conducting role. Flutist Chiara Tonelli and clarinetist Vicente Alberola were frequently paired in solo lines, with both players showing a great deal of physical energy in their playing. An elegant trio of flute, clarinet, and oboe (played by Clément Noël) was especially striking in the second movement “Adagio.” Throughout the work, Uchida’s solo laying showed solid arm strength with light runs and particularly expert technique in the simultaneous trills in both hands which occur frequently in Mozart’s concerti, as well as in the
fast and furious cadenzas which closed movements. Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor was a sibling piece to No. 23, with the two works composed within three weeks of each other. Like No. 23, No. 24 is full of free exchanges of material between piano and orchestra, all well executed by Uchida and the Mahler Orchestra. Uchida demonstrated particular sensitivity as a soloist when slowing down the pace before the music reverted to fully orchestral passages. The Mahler Orchestra was at full strength for this work, with pairs of winds augmented by hornists Peter Erdei and Tobias Heimann and Baroque trumpeters Christopher Dicken and Noémi Makkos (playing authentic instruments rarely seen in Princeton). Uchida continued to demonstrate exact timing with the Orchestra from the keyboard, with forceful trills driving the music forward. Her first movement cadenza was dramatic, with a great deal of pedal and a mysterioso ending foreshadowing Mozart’s deathbed Requiem. The aria-like second movement “Larghetto” showed the influence of Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro, with melodic lines which just as easily could have been sung by the opera’s characters. Uchida’s piano line was heavily ornamented, complemented by delicate winds. Flutist Tonelli provided an especially flourishing line, answered by bassoonist Higinio Arrue Fortea. Uchida and the Mahler Orchestra concluded the concerto with decisive keyboard playing of an expansive themeand-var iations for m. Uchida played pointed staccato notes in one variation, followed by non-stop right-hand passages in the next section, with well-blended w i n d s s m o ot h i n g ou t t h e te x t u r e. Clarinetists Alberola and Jaan Bossier created an elegant Viennese spring day effect in one of the inner variations, accompanied solely by a string quartet of principal players. Uchida’s closing cadenza was a variation in itself, with an almost continuous trill in the right hand. he Mahler Chamber Orchestra bracketed the two Mozar t concer ti around four rarely-heard string Fantasias by 17th-century composer Henry Purcell. Inspired by Purcell’s study of 17th-century English and Italian counterpoint, the Fantasias were originally composed for viol consort but translated well to string ensemble. The four Fantasias performed were varied in character and key, but all began with slow introductions in which the strings of the Mahler Orchestra brought out the harmonic suspensions and climbing chromaticisms. The faster passages of these multi-section works were played in a graceful and chipper style, with a trio of double basses providing an especially solid foundation. The closing Fantasia upon One Note showed a great deal of well-executed sequential repetition and nuance among the players, adding to the overall joy of the evening. —Nancy Plum
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Princeton University Concerts will present its next concert of the spring season on Thursday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. at Richardson Auditorium. This performance will feature the Ébène String Quartet playing music of Mozart, Shostakovich, and Brahms. Ticket information can be obtained by visiting concerts.princeton.edu.
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STUDENTS ON STAGE: The story of the namesakes of Hedgepeth-Williams Middle School of the Arts, and their fight for racial equality, is the subject of an original play featuring students and prepared by Passage Theatre Company. (Photo by Jeff Stewart)
FROM TRADITIONAL TO CONTEMPORARY: Oksana Maslova and Arian Molina Soca in a recent work presented by the Philadelphia Ballet. The company’s 2022-23 season will range from classics like “The Sleeping Beauty” to world premieres by international choreographers. (Photo by Alexander Iziliaev)
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equalit y at t he Trenton school formerly known as Junior High Number 2. “At Passage, we believe that theater has the power to transform its participants; to inspire understanding of the rich diversity of the human experience ; and to serve as a passage between our own lives and the empathy we can feel for others,” said Artistic Director C. Ryanne Domingues. “Our upcoming production of Janet Wide Awake is a perfect example of how we put our mission to action. This production is a shared experience that we can carry into the world and use as a catalyst for inclusive conversation, connection, and change in our community.” In the 1940s, Hedgepeth and Williams challenged the Trenton school formerly known as Junior High No. 2 and its policy of segregation after their children were not admitted due to their race. After a historic legal battle, the New Jersey Supreme Court struck down the widespread practice of
segregation in New Jersey public schools. Written and performed by both theater professionals and students from Hedgepeth-Williams Middle School of the Arts, Janet Wide Awake shares Trenton’s local history with the next generation and shows audiences what can happen when one stands up for what’s right. The cast features Richard Bradford, Johanna Tolentino, and Monah Yancy, along with 17 students from the Hedgepeth-Williams Middle School of the Ar ts. The show is directed by Andrew Binger. After each performance, there will be a talkback with the artists where audience members can ask questions and engage with the material. These talkbacks are moderated by a nonprofit professional from the community who has indepth knowledge regarding the topics explored in Janet Wide Awake. Tickets are $25 adults, $5 for children, and are available at passagetheatre.org.
Shop local in store, curbside schedule private shopping M before we open. Complim Philadelphia Ballet has announced details of its 202223 season, with 65 performances and six productions planned. The season begins in October 2022 and ends in spring 2023. The classics Cinderella, George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, and Coppelia are on the schedule, along with a trio of ballets by Balanchine (Ballet Imperial, Agon, and Who Cares?) and a varied program of new works by resident choreographer Juliano Nunes, Hope Boykin, and Andonis Foniadakis. “The inimitable joy of live and in-person performance is something we do not take for granted,” said Artistic Director Angel Corella. “Joy is the right word to describe our 2022-23
moments of surprise, delight, and awe that will linger long after the final bow.” Performances will take place at the Academy of Music and the Perelman Theater of the Kimmel Center. Visit philadelphiaballet.org for more information.
“Jam for a Cause” Features The Nerds
Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC’s) free “Jam for a Cause” concert and Mini Food Truck Festival featuring The Nerds, with an opening performance by the MCCC Jazz Band, will take place on Monday, April 4 at 6 p.m. The event will be outdoors on the West Windsor Campus quad located at 1200 Old Trenton Road. The public is invited.
D & D Catering will serve Jersey fare during the event. Ten percent of food truck proceeds will benefit The Watershed Institute. For m e d i n 1985, T he Nerds’ have performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, PNC Arts Center, and other large venues. As locals from the Jersey Shore, the band is especially known for its repertoire of rock music and trademark nerdy outfits, which include black-rimmed glasses and mismatched plaid shirts and shorts. The MCCC Jazz Band, directed by Music Department Coordinator Scott Hornick, will open the concert with selections by Kenny Dorham, Irving Berlin, Chick Corea, Bobby Hebb, and Tower of Power.
Play for Young Audiences Presented by Passage Theatre
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186K Films, which will produce its first feature For The Culture with Amazon Studios. Minhaj is co-writing the script with Prashanth Venkataramanujam and will star in the film. His new, one-man show The King’s Jester will mark a return to his storytelling roots following the global success of Homecoming King. The State Theatre NJ is at 15 Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick. For tickets, more information, or group discounts, call visit STNJ.org.
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and bass player Chris Berger. The trio’s repertoire will include jazz standards and Adderley’s own jazz arrangements. “I honor folks in jazz, R&B, and pop,” Adderley said. He compares his performances to a kind of musical “history lesson.” Bass player Gene Perla will perform outdoors at the Plainsboro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, on April 22. He and his “Parker Trio,” which includes pianist Jon Ballantyne and drummer Adam Nussbaum, will play traditional and modern jazz standards, as well as the Great American Songbook. “We may play some of our originals,” he said recently, “and, of course, we always improvise.” On April 29, tenor saxophonist Jerry Weldon will return to the library with members of his trio, for the final concert of the series. Accompanying him in an outdoor performance on the Plaza will be Hank Allen-Barfi eld on drums and Kyle Koehler
April is Plainsboro’s annual Jazz Appreciation Month, and three American jazz artists – Nat Adderley, Jr., Gene Perla, and Jerry Weldon – will perform in concerts Fridays at 7 p.m. Pianist Nat Adderley Jr. will kick off the series on April 15, in front of the Plainsboro Library, 9 Van Doren Street TALENTED SIBLINGS: Isata and Sheku Kanneh-Mason bring their musical talents to Richardson on Market Square Plaza. He Auditorium on April 27. The appearance is part of Princeton University Concerts’ spring season. will be joined by Dwayne “Cook” Broadnax on drums, conceived during the pandem- by the Dover String Quartet Final Events of Season ic, reflect PUC’s commitment on April 7, the Tetzlaff String From PU Concerts Performances coming up to positioning music within Quartet on April 21, and the Legendary in the next few weeks from the context of current events Kanneh-Masons on April 27. Princeton University Con- and concerns, including the All concerts begin at 7:30 certs (PUC) feature the Ébène, performance of Shostakov- p.m. Tickets are $25-$50 Dover, and Tetzlaff String ich’s string quartet written “in ($10 Students). Visit puc. Quartets, as well as the cel- memory of victims of fascism princeton.edu or call (609) lo/piano duo Isata & Sheku and war;” and works selected 258-2800. Kanneh-Mason, who will also in honor of gratitude and reComedian Hasan Minhaj visit students in Trenton’s pub- membrance in the wake of the Performs at State Theatre NJ pandemic. The fi nal two perlic schools as part of PUC’s The State Theatre New JerNeighborhood Music Project. formances of the season will also highlight a unique kind sey in New Brunswick presAn announcement of PUC’s of musicmaking, presenting ents “Hasan Minhaj — The 2022-23 season will take two sets of siblings — violinist King’s Jester” on Thursday, place in a pre-concert event Christian and cellist Tanja Tet- April 7, at 8 p.m. Tickets range at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, zlaff of the Tetzlaff Quartet, from $44.50 to $174.50. April 27, incorporating a speand young stars pianist Isata Minhaj is a two-time Peacial performance by the stu(age 25) and cellist Sheku (age body Award-winning comedidents involved in Trenton Arts 23) Kanneh-Mason. an best known for his breakat Princeton. The Ebene String Quartet out special Homecoming Many of the programs, appears March 31, followed King (Netflix) and his political satire show Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj (Netflix) which won a Peabody, an Emmy, and a Television Academy Honor. Previously, Minhaj JAMES STEWART FI L M TH EATER was a senior correspondent 185 Nassau Street at The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (Comedy Central) and headlined the 2017 White House Correspondents’ Dinner. He is the co-founder and chief executive officer for
on Hammond organ. The trio will play some of the standard jazz repertoire and American Songbook jazz standards, as well as original compositions. All three musicians, who tour extensively, are fixtures on the international jazz scene. Perla has played with Elvin Jones, Sonny Rollins, Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughan, and Stone Alliance; while Adderley has composed or arranged music for a number of artists, including Luther Vandross. Weldon was part of the Lionel Hampton Orchestra for more than 20 years, as well as a featured soloist with Harry Connick Jr.’s big band. The Plainsboro Library is sponsoring Adderley’s appearance, while the Weldon and Perla concerts will be sponsored by the Plainsboro Recreation Department. Because all performances will take place outside, weather permitting, audience members are advised to bring lawn chairs. In case of rain, concerts will be moved inside.
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“LAST TABLE”: This watercolor work by Christine Seo is part of “Member Show: Horizon,” a juried exhibition on view through May 14 at West Windsor Arts Center.
West Windsor Arts Presents own styles and surpass their by the jurors. Blatt said, perceived limitations. They “Congratulations (to West “Member Show: Horizon” West Windsor Arts Council (WWAC) presents “Member Show: Horizon” through May 14. The juried exhibition includes original artworks for sale featuring 39 different artists. A horizon is defined as the limit of a person’s mental perception, experience, or interest. This exhibition aimed for its artists to go beyond the horizon. The goal was to expand your horizons, broadening your horizons, exploring new horizons, or aspiring to greater horizons. During this spring 2022 season WWAC asked their artists to explore their
encouraged artists to share their horizons with the community and art world, and are excited to present the work of the artists to the community and encourage expansion among their audience. The exhibition is on view at West Windsor Arts and at Whole World Arts during operating hours or by appointment. The jurors include Carolina Blatt, Ph.D., and Matthew Stemler, M.F.A. The exhibition was free for W WAC m e mb er s to enter and featured the opportunity to be selected as cash prize winners, chosen
Windsor Arts) on attracting so many exceptional works of art to your show! It was a pleasure to jury the work.” Highlights of the many works in the exhibition include those by Meta Arnold, who works in assemblage and mixed media. Her mixed media work titled Perspective won Best in Show. While recently playing with ideas of scale in landscape, responding to medieval art, miniature art, and stage scenery, Arnold’s assemblage presents several layers of landscape in multiple orientations. “Windows and doors are another motif
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“Space to Dream” Exhibit Now at D&R Greenway
D & R G r e e nw ay L a n d Tr ust’s latest exhibition “Space to Dream: Nature and Creative Freedom” showcases the relationship between open spaces and artistic expression with three themed galleries: On the Water; Within the City; and In the Wild. The artwork is on view through May 27 at D&R Greenway’s Johnson Education Center, One Preservation Place. Meet the artists at an outdoor reception on Friday, April 29, from 4:30-6 p.m.; RSVP requested at drgreenway.org or info@drgreenway.org.
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I keep returning to, the idea of a threshold between two states of being,” said Arnold. “Perspective presents several layers of landscape in multiple orientations, all framed by a large gothic window.” The effect is jumbled and whimsical, like a daydream or a game with building blocks. Arnold sees making and teaching art as a treasure hunt and asks for the audience to participate in her excursion. Also included in the exhibition is Christine Seo. Her work titled Last Table consists of watercolor techniques and won Best Use of Medium. Seo uses painting and drawing to process her experiences. Her paintings are the harmony of natural colors where her creativity goes beyond herself and into nature. Seo aims to express the story of her soul and its energy through her paintings. Seo is also an active member of the Orange Fine Arts Association, West Windsor Arts, New Hope Art League, The Station, NJEAA, Arts Bridge, and Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club. The Exhibition Committee Choice Award was presented to Zakia Aziz Ahmed for her work, Happiness within Horizon. Ahmed’s work reflects the dwellings and living conditions of poor working people in her native country of Bangladesh. Aziz said, “These structures are built in a random way. The people who live there also face uncertainty and randomness. Despite these hardships, there is certain contentment and beauty in them.” This randomness and beauty is reflected in her work through her use of loose brush strokes and random colors. Exhibiting artists also include Brigitte Aflalo, Divvya H. Atrii, J. Bettina, Karen Brodsky, Tom Chiola, Connie Cruser, Magda Dodd, Ilene Dube, G ar y Dav id Fournier, Joseph Goldfedder, Michael F. Graham, Adriana Groza, Spriha Gupta, Barry Hantman, Marzena Haupa, Margaret KalvarBushnell, Donna Kaye, Nelly Kouzmina, Joy Kreves, Lori Langsner, Eleni Litt, Concetta A. Maglione, Sheila Mashaw, Hetal Mistry, Tatiana Oles, Neelam Padte, William Plank, Helene Plank, Karen Schoenitz, Nancy Scott, Rooma Sehar, Deirdre Sheen, Kelly Silver, Margaret Simpson, Prachi, Barbara Weinfield, Susan Winter, and Jane Yuan. West Windsor Arts Center is located at 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor. Gallery hours are by appointment. For more information, call (609) 716-1931 or visit westwindsorarts.org.
“CRESTED PENGUIN”: This painting by Moss Freedman is among the works featured in “Space to Dream: Nature and Creative Freedom,” on view through May 27 at D&R Greenway Land Trust’s Marie L. Matthews Art Galleries in the Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place. “Space to Dream” extends an invitation to explore the many open spaces in nature that foster human creativity and artistic expression. From still waters to the lively city park to the vibrant wilderness, preserving land allows future generations to draw inspiration from wild and precious natural environs. Colorful maple leaves float with Koi Fish by artist Ting Ting Hsu as one enters the galleries. Crested Penguin by artist Moss Freedman provides whimsy as it evokes glacial waters and brings to mind climate change. A nearby quote by Sir David Attenborough reminds the viewer to “Cherish the natural world, because you are a part of it and you depend on it.” Er ic a Har ney’s Tondo paintings enchant with brilliant colors and images, from blooming daffodils to saguaro cacti. Melanie Lopez’ purple mountains blend into a peach sky in Q ij that depicts a sunset in Guatemala. Susan DeConcini’s shades of dawn invites meditation with purple hues over the water, while Léni Paquet-Morante’s Pebbled Shallow contrasts with strong greens, oranges and browns. “Did you know” facts throughout the exhibit remind that, among other important facets of the natural world, “Water is one of the most valuable resources on our planet.” A r t i s t S e a n C a r n e y’s unique style of painting that uses Minwax woodstain and Dremel on wood is seen alongside large canvases by Tricia Zimic with bears and coyotes bringing nature into cityscapes. Kate Graves,
known for her sculpture, exhibits paintings of landscapes reminiscent of Georgia O’Keefe’s New Mexico alongside her expression of the Delaware Water Gap. Charles David Viera invites the viewer to dive with a girl off a pier in Reflection in the Bayside. His imaginative study of dogwalkers is a delight to see. “D&R Greenway invites the public into this magical new exhibit as we celebrate spring and the ability to share our galleries once again,” said the nonprofit’s president and CEO Linda Mead. “I am especially pleased to announce that this exhibit was envisioned and implemented by first-time curator Ayame Whitfield, our yearlong Fellow and a graduate of Princeton University.” Whitfield worked with longtime D&R Greenway curator Diana Moore, who said of the exhibit, “It’s beautifully balanced with interesting art that engages the viewer to see and feel the importance of the world around us.” This exhibit will also feature art from students in the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund’s FUTURO program, which is an inclusive and diverse youth mentoring program for promising first- and second-generation immigrant students. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on the following Saturdays: April 9 and May 7, 12 noon to 4 p.m. For more information, visit drgreenway.org. Continued on Page 22
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Hundreds of runners and walkers are expected to join together for the first annual Miles for Malcolm Walk / Ru n on S at urday, Apr il 23, at Pennington Montessori, 4 Tree Farm Road, in Hopewell. Hosted by Tara and Kim Wildszewski in honor of their son Malcolm, the event will offer the choice of a 5K or 5-mile route, a kids’ fun run, and other activities for children. Race day will begin at 8 a.m. At 9 a.m., children 10 and under are invited to a fun run around the parking
pushers, and runners are welcome to join for the 5K or 5-mile routes. Registration is $35 (no registration for the fun run) and trophies will be awarded. Proceeds will benefit the SUDC Foundation’s mission to promote awareness, advocate for research, and support those affected by sudden unexplained death in childhood. In May of 2020, the Wildszewskis’ world fell apart. On Mother’s Day, Malcolm had a slight cold and lowgrade fever. It was nothing
thriving, strong, acrobatic 2-year-old couldn’t stand. Later that day, hours into a stay in the emergency room, he seized unexpectedly. On Tuesday, he was removed from life support. Malcolm loved to dance, loved to run, loved to be pushed in the stroller by one of his moms running while he chanted, “Go Mama go! Go Mommy go!” Penning ton Montessori was one of Malcolm’s favorite places. In addition to their ongoing support, the school has offered the use of the school grounds to start and end the run /walk in Malcolm’s honor. Kathleen Hannah, school director said, “Pennington Montessori school is honored to host Miles for Malcolm. We wouldn’t think of having this event anywhere else. Everyone loved and misses Malcolm and his sweet spirit. His joyful nature lives on within the school. We are blessed to have the entire Wildszewski family as part of our school community.” For more information, visit runsignup.com/Race/NJ/ Pennington/MilesforMalcolm2022.
Penn Medicine Princeton Earns Third Designation
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week by the Commission on Magnet during a virtual meeting with nurses, other staff, and senior leaders from across the Penn Medicine Princeton Health system. The decision was based on exceptional quality and patient experience outcomes documented in the extensive Magnet application and a three-day virtual site visit. “At PMC and across Penn Medicine Princeton Health, we have a strong culture of pursuing excellence and challenging ourselves to meet higher standards of quality care and patient experience,” said Princeton Health CEO James Demetriades. “This is definitely true of our nurses, as evidenced by receiving Magnet designation for a third time.” Approximately 180 hospitals — less than 4 percent of hospitals nationwide — have earned Magnet designation three or more times. “This is an impressive distinction,” said Sheila Kempf, vice president of patient care services and ch ief nursing of f icer at Princeton Health. “Magnet is the result of a rigorous and comprehensive evaluation of our professional practices, leadership, clinical outcomes, staff nurse satisfaction, and patient experience. Congratulations to our staff who went above and beyond to earn this achievement. Their dedication to excellence and passion for this organization, our patients, and each other are exemplary.” The Commission on Magnet, part of the American
“exemplars,” or exemplary professional practices, during the virtual meeting last week. Three exemplars related to nurse certification rates ; the percentage of nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing ( BSN) or higher degree; and nurse satisfaction results that outpace national benchmarks. Additionally, PMC excelled i n fo u r n u r s i n g - r e l ate d clinical outcomes, including prevention of falls that cause patient injury, hospital-acquired pressure injuries, central line-associated bloodstream infections (better known as CLABSI), and catheter-associated urinary
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Shared Photography Exhibit At Gallery 14 in Hopewell
Two Gallery 14 artists share their ways of experiencing the world around them. In “The Warp of Time” Philip “Dutch” Bagley explores his view of a world always in motion. John Stritzinger takes a closer look at the world he enjoys exploring in “Tree Talk.” This shared exhibit will be at Gallery 14 Fine Art Photography in Hopewell April 2 through May 1. Bagley sees his universe as being made up of moving parts that always are interacting with each other, colliding, overlapping, moving in parallel, encompassing everything on the planet. For him, “motion is life.” He wonders if “the camera can really freeze that moment of time?” In his work, he finds inspiration in many forms of architecture, constructions, and living organisms focusing on the structure of those lines, shapes, and angles and how they
communicate and interact with each other. As he works, he wonders “what if ... or how would they move, if they were set free.” Objects are shot from multiple angles and positions, with each shot leading him to the next image. He becomes one with his camera, “creating a new life for images that can stand on their own.” His images are real, they are abstracts and they come from within. See his images on his website at johnstritzingerphotos.com. Stritzinger takes a more meditative or transcendental approach to his images in “Tree Talk.” He has become smitten by trees, and their conversations with each other. As he wanders through the trees, he not only sees the shapes and textures, but he takes a moment, perhaps closing his eyes in a bit of meditation, to hear the sounds they make as the wind rushes through, or the branches touch in a special symphony. Then he chooses to engage with the trees in visual stories of his conversations with the
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Art@Bainbridge, 158 Nassau Street, has “Elizabeth Colomba: Repainting the Story” through May 8. artmuseum. princeton.edu. Artists’ Gallery, 18 Bridge Street, L amber t v ille, has “Awakenings” through April 3. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. lambertvillearts.com. Art on Hulfish, 11 Hulfish Street, has “Native America: In Translation” through April 24. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, has “Still Lives from a Mostly Stilled Life” April 2 through April 30. An opening reception is on Saturday, April 2 from 2 to 5 p.m. artscouncilofprinceton.org. D & R G ree nway L a nd Tr ust, One Preser vation
Place, has “Space to Dream: Nature and Creative Freedom” through May 27. drgreenway. org. Ellarslie, Trenton’s City Museum in Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton, has “Painting the Moon and Beyond: Lois Dodd and Friends Explore the Night Sky” through April 29. Visit ellarslie.org for museum hours and timed entry tickets. Gallery 14 Fine Art Photography, 14 Mercer Street, Hopewell has “The Warp of Time” and ”Tree Talk” April 2 through May 1. Open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. gallery14.org. Gourgaud Gallery, 23-A North Main Street, Cranbury, has photographs by members of the Cranbury Digital Camera Club April 4 through April 28. cranburyartscouncil.org. Grounds For Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, has “Night Forms: dreamloop by Klip Collective” through April 3 and “What’s in the Garden?” through August 1, among other exhibits. Hours are Thursday through Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Timed tickets required. groundsforsculpture. org. H istor ical Soc iet y of Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, has “Einstein Salon and Innovator’s Gallery,” “Princeton’s Portrait,” and other exhibits. Museum hours are Thursday through Sunday, 12 to 4 p.m. princetonhistory.org.
James A. Michener Art Museum, 138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, Pa., has “Keith Haring: A Radiant Legacy” through July 31. michenerartmuseum.org. Mercer Museum, 84 South Pine Street, Doylestown, Pa., has “Found, Gifted, Saved! The Mercer Museum Collects Local History” through April 10. mercermuseum.org. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, has “Ma Bell: The Mother of Invention in New Jersey” and the online exhibits “Slavery at Morven,” “Portrait of Place: Paintings, Drawings, and Prints of New Jersey, 1761–1898,” and others. morven.org. The Nassau Club, 6 Mercer Street, has “Emergence: Expanding in Light” through June 6. lagphotography.com New Hope Arts, 2 Stockton Avenue, New Hope, Pa., has “Spring Salon” through May 1. newhopearts.org. Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, has “HerStory in Stitches” through March 30. princetonlibrary. org. Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, has “A Rainbow of Voices: Princeton Junior School Student Art Show ” through April 4. “Krista Oeckinghaus” is at the 254 Nassau Street location through April 4. smallworldcoffee.com. West Windsor Arts Center, 52 Alexander Road, West Windsor, has “Member Show: Horizon” through May 14. westwindsorarts.org.
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Mark Your Calendar Town Topics Wednesday, March 30 12 p.m.: “The Spirit of Soul Food: Race, Faith, and Food Justice,” with speaker Christopher Carter. Sponsored by the Betsey Stockton Center for Black Church Studies and the Farminary at Princeton Theological Seminary. Free; registration required. Ptsem.edu. 4 p.m.: Discussion of the book She Calls Herself Betsey Stockton: The Illustrated Odyssey of a Princeton Slave with author Connie Escher, at Princeton Public Librar y, 65 Witherspoon Street. Princetonlibrary.org. 6 p.m.: Monica Huerta w it h Yomaira F ig ueroa Vasquez and Tao Leigh Goffe in “Magical Habits #5: A Conversation about Personal Writing.” Online event presented by Labyrinth Books. Labyrinthbooks.org. 6 p.m.: John Akomfrah screens The Call of Mist (Redux) and Handsworth Songs, part of the Black Earth Film Series presented by Princeton University’s Lewis Center for the Arts Program in Visual Ar ts. At the James Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau Street. Free. Tickets required. Tickets.princeton.edu. 6 p.m.: Out of the Blue, an a cappella group from
England, performs at Princeton Friends School. Free, registration required. Princetonfriends.org. 7 p.m.: The Sustainable Minds virtual speaker series hosts Jim Purcell, Princeton’s municipal land use engineer, in a discussion of stormwater issues. Sustainableprinceton.org. 7:30 p.m.: The Challenge of Translating the Bible, interactive Zoom program with professor Robert Alter, sponsored by The Jewish Center Princeton. Free for members ; $18 non-members. Register at Thejewishcenter.org/adulted/. 8-10:30 p.m.: Princeton Country Dancers presents a contra dance at Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive. With Jan Alter and Second Hand Hubcap Band. $10; free for those under 35. Princetoncountrydancers.org. Thursday, March 31 8 a.m.: “The Economic Recovery Act and Its Impact on the Capital City,” part of the Princeton Mercer Chamber’s Trenton Economic Development series, panel discussion at Trenton Country Club, 201 Sullivan Way, West Trenton. Keynote by Tim Sullivan, CEO of the New Jersey Economic
D evelopm e nt Aut hor it y. Princetonmercer.org. 5:30 p.m.: Princeton University Art Museum presents a conversation with ar tist Teresa Margolles at the Friend Center, Room 101, or streamed live. Artmuseum. princeton.edu. 7 p.m.: Plainsboro Public Library hosts a program on Girl Scouts founder Juliette Low by historical impersonator Carol Simon Levin. Free. Plainsborolibrary.org. 7:30 p.m.: T he Ébène String Quar tet performs at Richardson Auditorium. $10-$50. Puc.princeton.edu or (609) 258-2800. Friday, April 1 1 p.m.: Princeton Senior Resource Center screens T he Station Ag e nt v ia Zoom. Free. Princetonsenior.org. 7:30 p.m.: American Repertory Ballet presents Ethan S t i e fe l ’s A Mid s umme r Night’s Dream, accompanied by the Princeton Symphony Orchestra, at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 11 Livingston Avenue. $25-$45. Nbpac.org/ midsummer. Saturday, April 2 10 a.m.: Read and Explore: Composting. At Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. $10 per child.
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R e g i s te r a t Te r h u n e o r chards.com. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.: Book fair at Barnes & Noble, 3535 U.S. 1 (MarketFair), held by Helping Hands of Princeton to benefit HomeFront’s children’s library. A workshop for middle school children is 2-4 p.m. bc.com/bookfairs. 12-5 p.m.: Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music from 1-4 by Sarah Teti. Terhuneorchards.com. 2 and 7 p.m.: American Repertory Ballet presents Ethan Stiefel’s version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, accompanied by the Princeton Symphony Orchestra, at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 11 Livingston Avenue. $25-$45. Nbpac. org/midsummer. 8 p.m.: Guitarist Giacomo Baldelli performs at Solley Theater, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. Works by Even Beglarian, Nick Norton, and a world premiere by Frances White. Free. Artscouncilofprinceton.org. 8 p.m.: Audra McDonald performs at McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place. Mccarter.org. Sunday, April 3 12-5 p.m.: Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music from 1-4 by Jerry Steele. Terhuneorchards.com. 12:30-2 p.m.: J-Serve : International Day of Jewish Youth Service, at Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. For teens in grades 6-12, presented by the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County. Cooking, creating snack bags, making blankets, food pantry bags, and more. Sign up by texting JSERVE2022 to 51555. 1 and 5 p.m.: “Peppa Pig Live: Peppa’s Pig Adventure” at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick. $25.50-$75.50. STNJ.org. 1 p.m.: Princeton carillon concert performed by Lisa Lonie, Princeton University carillonneur, at Cleveland Tower on the campus. Listen outside with plenty of room to socially distance. Free, rain or shine. 2 p.m.: American Repertory Ballet presents Ethan Stiefel’s version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, accompanied by the Princeton Symphony Orchestra, at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 11 Livingston Avenue. $25-$45. Nbpac. org/midsummer. 3 p.m.: National G eo graphic Live: When Women Ruled the World, at McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place. With Kara Cooney, professor of Egyptology. Mccarter.org. 7 p.m.: Princeton University’s Atelier at Large series presents comedian/ storyteller Mike Birbiglia at Richardson Auditorium.
$25 ( free for Universit y students). Tickets required. Tickets.princeton.edu. Tuesday, April 5 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Motor Vehicle Commission event to provide such ser vices as driver’s license renewal, non- dr iver identification cards, REAL IDs, and license plate services, at 1 Monument Drive parking area. Register by emailing SenZwicker@njleg.org. 5 p.m.: Eduardo Cadava a n d S py ro s Pap ap e t ro s discuss t he book Paper Graveyards: Essays, in an online event presented by Labyrinth Books. Labyrinthbooks.org. Wednesday, April 6 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: At t he Chestnut Avenue Garden, 81 Che s t nut Avenu e i n Trenton, horses from Howell Farm will plow to help get the garden ready for spring. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Isles Garden Suppor t Net work. ( 609 ) 341-4724. 7 p.m.: The Sustainable Minds virtual speaker series hosts Marisa Immordino, Americorps NJ Watershed Ambassador for the Millstone Watershed, in a talk on how property owners can take action regarding stormwater issues. Sustainableprinceton.org. 7 p.m.: “In Flew Enza: The 1918 Flu Epidemic in Philadelphia and New Jersey.” Virtual program presented by Mercer County Library System, with archivist Mickey DiCamillo. Email hopeprogs@mcl.org to register. 8-10:30 p.m.: Princeton Country Dancers presents a contra dance at Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive. With Ridge Kennedy and Blue Jersey. $10. Princetoncountrydancers.org. Thursday, April 7 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. : Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber’s monthly membership luncheon is at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, 100 College Road East. Andy Haughwout, senior vice president and research economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, is speaker. Princetonmercer.org. 8 p.m.: Comedian Hasan Minjah presents his show The King’s Jester at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunsw i c k . $ 4 4. 5 0 - $174. 5 0. STNJ.org. Friday, April 8 6 p.m.: Monica Huerta and Namwali Serpell present “Magical Habits #6: A Conversation about Personal Writing.” Online event from Labyrinth Books. Labyrinthbooks.org. 7 p.m.: “Cabernet Cabaret” is at the Solley Theater, Arts Council of Princeton, 105 Witherspoon Street. Sarah Donner and friends per for m ; tickets include small bites and a glass of wine. $25. Artscouncilofprinceton.org. 7:30-9 p.m.: Flashlight
Egg Hunt at The Watershed Institute, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington. Ages 4 and up, $15 per child, adult attendance required. Thewatershed.org. 8 p.m.: Zakir Hussain Trio performs Indian classical music at McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place. Mccarter.org. Saturday, April 9 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.: Spring cleanup day at Princeton Battlefield State Park. Garden tools and gloves available, but bring your own if possible. Water and snacks provided. Registration is necessary. www.pbs1777. org. Rain date is April 23. 12-4 p.m.: Bike Drive to benefit the Mercer County Boys and Girls Club, at several locations throughout Mercer County. Donate bikes in any condition. Rain date is April 16. Bgcmerer.org. 12-5 p.m.: Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music from 1-4 by Carmen Marranco. Terhuneorchards.com. 6 p.m.: Isles holds its 2022 spring celebration at Social Profit Center at Mill One, 1 North Johnston Avenue, Hamilton. Local food, drinks, and more. Isles.org. 8 p.m.: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by Wynton Marsalis, performs at McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place. Mccarter.org. Sunday, April 10 11 a.m.: “In Praise of Good Bookstores,” with Jeff Deutsch, at Princeton Public Library, joint event presented by the library and Labyrinth Books. Get link to register at Labyrinthbooks.org. 12-5 p.m.: Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music from 1-4 by Rich Seiner. Terhuneorchards.com. 1 p.m.: Princeton carillon concert performed by Lisa Lonie, Princeton University carillonneur, at Cleveland Tower on the campus. Listen outside with plenty of room to socially distance. Free, rain or shine. 1 p.m.: Lambertville Histor ical S ociet y presents “How Old is That Building Any way? ” at Pittore Justice Center, 25 South Union Street, Lambertville. Presentation on tree-ring dating. Free, but donations accepted. Lambertvillehistoricalsociety.org. 3 p.m.: Mezzo soprano J’Nai Bridges performs at McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place. Mccarter.org. Monday, April 11 Recycling 7 p.m.: “Title IX Turns 50.” Virtual discussion with Val Ackerman, commissioner of the Big East Conference; Mollie Marcoux-Samaan, first female director of athletics at Princeton University; and Kelly Curtis, who just competed in the Olympic Games. Presented by Mercer County Library System. Email hopeprogs@ mcl.org to register.
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Jose Diaz, is Spanish, and not only does he create our wonderful dishes, he was the inspiration for Mi España. We specialize in authenticity, and we import the rice for the paella from Spain, also the cheese, and special spices. We will also include locally-sourced products seasonally.” The cozy cafe-like setting is very appealing, and customers stream in and out all day long. It seats 23 inside and 30 outdoors during warm weather. Takeout is also very popular. Gretalia Hospitality This is the first Spanish restaurant Procaccini has introduced. It is part of his Gretalia Hospitality Group, which now has 12 restaurants, including three in Princeton. They range from pizza to barbecue to Italian trattorias to the popular Pj’s Pancake House. In Princeton, Trattoria Procaccini, Pj’s Pancake House, and now Mi España offer something to please everyone’s palate, and there is also another Pj’s in Kingston. All of these restaurants — three more are in the planning stages — keep Procaccini very busy. And he loves it. Indeed, he is no stranger to hard work. As a boy, he and his brother Tino helped out in their father’s landscape business. When he was 24 and Tino 21, the brothers opened La Principessa Ristorante in Kingston in 1991, and then continued to add new restaurants in the area. New and Different One led to another — and another — and another, and eventually John and Zissis (“Z”) Pappas founded Gretalia Hospitality Group. Tino continued to focus on Italian fare, especially pizza, including Tino’s Artisan Pizza Co. in Kingston and other locations. “I never thought I would have this many restaurants and also such diversity,” says John Procaccini. “It really just evolved, and I also have always liked to try something new and different. “It is about the diversity
and how this has been successful. We have something for everyone’s taste. And the customer loyalty is amazing. I can see the same person at Pj’s in the morning, at More Than Q for lunch, and then at the Trattoria for dinner. We just have so many regular customers.” And now he is seeing the same loyalty with customers at Mi España. “We already have repeats and people are really coming in all day long. We have gotten off to a great start.” Customers like all the choices, he adds, and they can certainly find an inviting and full selection of authentic Spanish street food. “Street food is a very big deal right now,” repor ts P ro c acci n i, a nd we are happy to offer it here at the Shopping Center. The Shopping Center has a lot to offer — its location, convenience, and lots of parking. It has a lot of memories for me too. When I was a boy, I used to come to the Dairy Queen all the time, which was right on the corner where we are now (near Dunkin’ Donuts).” Every Taste The menu includes something for every taste. Bocadillos (sandwiches), paellas, tapas, soup, dessert, and beverages. The bocadillos (traditional Spanish lunch sandwiches) are served on Europeanstyle baguettes with mixed green salad or spicy patatas bravas. The selection includes Serrano ham, with Manchego cheese and tomato; Chorizo, featuring grilled chorizo, Manchego cheese, and tomato; and España, with thinly sliced Queso de Tetilla (Spanish cheese) and sweet quince paste. Paellas are the traditional Valenciana Bomba rice dishes, and include Paella Mixta with chorizo, chicken, grouper, and shrimp; Paella España, featuring chorizo, pork, chicken, and Portobello mushrooms; and Paella Vegeterania, with artichoke, asparagus, broccoli, yellow squash, zucchini, and red pepper. Tapas are always popular, and especially at Mi España. Their abundant portions belie the word “appetizer.” Tortilla Espanola is the traditional Spanish-style omelette with potato, onions, and eggs. Spanish meatballs are hand-formed with beef and pork, served with Spanish-style marinara sauce. Croquetas ( du mplings ) are served with a béchamel sauce, with Serrano ham or chicken. Empanadas (turnovers) include beef, chicken, or vegetables; and Patatas del Chef are lightly fried potatoes tossed with chorizo and Manchego cheese served with spicy bravas sauce. Soups include Caldo Gallego with cabbage, white beans, potatoes, carrots,
Serrano ham, and chorizo; Sopa Mar, including fish stock with mussels, clams, shrimp, squid, and grouper; and Potato Leek, with leeks, potato, butter, and bacon. One can finish the meal with Torta Santiago, Spanish-style almond cake or flan, traditional Spanishstyle custard. Eye Appeal Spanish KAS sodas and Vichy Catalan spark ling water are available, as is Cortadito, Spansh-style cappuccino. “We always pay attention to detail and also to our presentation,” points out Procaccini. “Eye appeal is important, along with taste, and the presentation of our dishes is very appealing to the eye. Of course, our authenticity is a major priority, as is our customer service. We are very proud of our staff, and of Jose, our excellent chef. In addition, we now have openings for
qualified people who would like to join us.” Prices cover a range, with drinks from $3.50, desserts $8, soups from $8, tapas $9 to $12, paellas $13 to $15, and bocadillos at $14. The ample portions ensure that no one ever leaves hungry at Mi España. Procaccini emphasizes his pleasure with the Princeton Shopping Center location and also the significance of taking part in community events. “We always become a part of the community we are in, and we contribute to many organizations and charities. Serving the people is very important, whether with our good food or supporting them in other ways. “And now we look forward to introducing you to our traditional Spanish street food at Mi España, and invite you to experience our warm and friendly atmosphere.” he restaurant is open seven days, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (609) 9177927. Website : getforky. com. —Jean Stratton
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lthough the Princeton University softball team lost eight of its first nine games this spring as played its first steady string of games since 2019, its players weren’t discouraged. “I think the team has been really bought into understanding the growth that is going to happen throughout the season and not taking any of the results early on too seriously,” said Princeton head coach Lisa Van Ackeren. “They understand the context of where we are. We basically have three classes of freshmen in terms of collegiate at-bats.” The Tigers displayed that growth by posting wins in 10 of their next 12 games, including sweeping Brown in a three-game series to start Ivy League play and then going 2-1 at Harvard last weekend in their second league series. “There are a couple of people who are really catching on,” said Van Ackeren. “I think the next few weeks are going to be exciting to see what we can do.” Last weekend, Princeton came through in an exciting three-game set with the Crimson, getting edged 2-1 by Harvard in the opener of a doubleheader on Saturday and then coming back to win the nightcap 5-4 and then post a 5-1 win a day later to win the series. “At the end of the first game, it came down to the very last out,” recalled Van Ackeren. “We had the bases loaded with two outs. In that whole inning we were very much believing that we were
going to win that game, we believed we were going to come back and do it. They weren’t down at all in game two. They came right back and said we need to play better, let’s show up a little bit more offensively. It is really good resilience.” The Tigers have been getting some really good pitching with the one-two tandem of starters, junior Ali Blanchard and junior Alexis Laudenslager, along with sophomore Molly Chambers and freshman Meghan Harrington coming out of the bullpen. Blanchard is 4-2 with 68 strikeouts in 46.2 innings while Laudenslager, who threw a no-hitter in a 2-0 win over Brown on March 20, is 5-6 with 63 strikeouts in 56.0 innings. “Ali has grown so much since her freshman year, she took a gap year last year with COVID, understanding that the likelihood of us playing was low,” said Van Ackeren. “She has been super mature and grounded on the mound. She doesn’t get rattled easily; she wants to be in those moments now. It angers her when big hits are given up. Alexis was phenomenal against Harvard. It goes back to the mental game, she is talented for sure. Harvard is classically a team that makes really good offensive adjustments and to have a career-high 11 strikeouts on the second day after facing them for six innings the first day and getting beat, I just don’t see that happening often. She is just super mentally tough and very competitive. I think for
every good team you need a good pitching staff and we have got it.” Princeton is getting some super offensive production from junior standout Adrienne “A.J.” Chang, who is hitting a team-high .397 with two homers and 10 RBIs. “She is our offensive leader, no question; A.J. is someone who has shown up offensively this entire year,” said Van Ackeren. “That is cool because she has worked really hard to earn that. She is someone who doesn’t take any result, good, bad or otherwise too seriously. I think the team really looks to her for guidance and mentality.” Van Ackeren has been looking to junior outfielder Serena Starks to get things going from the leadoff spot in the batting order. “Serena is amazing, she is just such a threat in so many ways,” said Van Ackeren of Starks, who is hitting .297 with a team-high 13 runs. “She runs well, she can stand and swing, she will drop a bunt on any count. She is just so hard to defend. She provides that spark. She is going to four at-bats a game and you want her in the box whenever possible. She is somebody who just gives our offense confidence.” The Tigers never lost their confidence collectively despite the rocky start this spring. “Our team was just really tough early and believed that we were going to continue to get better and believed in the team that we knew we
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BLAST OFF: Princeton University softball player Adrienne “A.J.” Chang belts the ball in recent action. Junior star Chang has been an offensive catalyst for the Tigers this spring, hitting a teamhigh .397 and two homers and 10 RBIs. Princeton, now 11-10 overall and 5-1 Ivy League, will look to stay atop the league standings as it hosts a three-game series against Dartmouth on April 2-3 with a doubleheader slated for Saturday and a single game on Sunday. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski) could be,” said Van Ackeren. “That is what I am most proud of. The tone in our dugout is just so fun. They are enjoying playing softball; that is what you hope after all of this.” After seeing the 2020 campaign halted after eight games due to the global pandemic and then getting just three games last spring in a season curtailed by ongoing COVID-19 concerns, the Princeton players are bringing a different perspective to the diamond this spring. “We had two years without sports, so to have the lights on and your uniform on and when a game really matters, wouldn’t you choose this than just practicing with no game to shoot for,” said Van Ackeren. “That is the whole point. Very few teams win championships so there has got to be more to it. We have goals and we know what we are capable of. I think they really believe in coming together and seeing what we
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Patrick Glory and Quincy Monday may have come up short of their ultimate goal, but the two took another step forward for the Princeton University wrestling program. Both juniors, Glory and Monday gave the Tigers two national finalists in the same NCAA Championships for the first time ever. Glory finished second at 125 pounds and Monday took second place at 157 pounds. Princeton last had one NCA A finalist in 2002 when Greg Parker reached the championship match and finished second at 174 pounds. “It’s one more new thing that we haven’t done before,” said Princeton head coach Chris Ayres. “And so then it’s familiar, and that gives other people permission to do the same thing, and I think they go into it more confident. You have five Penn State guys (in finals) and they all win, and I don’t think that’s by mistake. I think they thought, this is what I’m supposed to do – win this NCAA title. I think we touched new ground for our program in terms of what’s expected.” P r i n ce ton wou ld h ave loved to have seen their finalists take it one step further to win a title in the competition held in Detroit, Mich. The euphoria of Glory and Monday reaching the championship matches with semifinal wins on March 18 made it all the more difficult when they fell in the finals a day later. “We’ve been through a lot since I got here, so to have these moments there’s a lot of emotion,” said Ayres. “We thought we could do it, but there’s also this piece of me that can’t believe you’re doing it because of where you came from. There’s a lot
of emotion and I still haven’t unpacked it. I go through all these moments – I’m really happy, and then I’m kind of devastated because it’s a hard thing to get that finals opportunity, and we didn’t get a champ. It goes all around.” Ayres took over a struggling program 16 years ago and has fashioned it into a conference contender with national aspirations. The last two years were all the more challenging because of COVID-19 pandemic cancellations beginning with the loss of the NCAA Championships in 2020. The Tigers this year returned from a 2021 season in which the Ivy League put every conference wrestler’s career on hold during the pandemic, fought through a loaded team schedule highlighted by wins over Arizona State and Lehigh, placed third at Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) Championships, then put together a strong showing at NCAAs with every wrestler meeting or exceeding their seeding. “The greatest thing about it – and I’ve said this about building a program – is the evidence that what we do works well,” said Ayres. “If you look at our seeds through EIWAs and NCAAs, it’s incredible how much we either met or exceeded our seeds. So I think that’s more evidence that we know how to peak.” Glor y was the first to reach the finals. To do so, the No. 3 seed took revenge on Cornell’s Vito Arujau. Arujau had stopped Glory in the EIWA final, 19-6, only two weeks earlier, but Glory turned the tables with a stirring 13-5 win in their rubber match this season to extend his season to the NCAA final. Glory pulled away from
a 7-5 match with a dominant third period. “Glory wins and it’s craziness,” said Ayres. “It was a crazy match. There was a crazy amount of emotion in that one.” Only an hour later, Monday was on to the finals as well. Monday remained perfect against Will Lewan with a 3-2 win over the Michigan wrestler that he had stopped twice before. “Monday goes out and does it again,” said Ayres. “I remember being in the hallway – there’s a lot of stuff that happens under the arena that people don’t realize – and I basically ran a lap because we had two finalists. Then I saw Quincy and it was just visceral. I gave him a huge hug.” In the finals, Glory lost to top-seeded Nick Suriano of Michigan, 5-3. Glory trailed, 4-0 before the gap narrowed to 4-3 in the third period after coming back from a searing stinger suffered at the end of the second period. Glory allowed Suriano an escape for the chance to score a takedown, but it didn’t materialize. “It’s a tough way to go dow n, but I’m proud of his fight,” said Ayres. “We talked a lot about that. It wasn’t for lack of effort on Pat Glory’s part. He just couldn’t get that score that he needed. Nick Suriano is a great opponent. Effort was all there, it just didn’t go our way. It was similar for Quincy. Both matches were basically situational.” Monday, the No. 5 seed, had a 2-0 lead before Northwester n’s second-seeded Ryan Deakin rallied to take the match, 9-2. Princeton would have liked to challenge one of the calls in the match that eventually gave
HISTORY MAKERS: Members of the Princeton University wrestling program, from left, head coach Chris Ayres, associate head coach Sean Gray, junior Patrick Glory, junior Quincy Monday, assistant coach Nate Jackson, associate head coach Joe Dubuque, and athletic trainer Michael Tremblay pose together at the 2022 NCAA Championships earlier this month in Detroit, Mich. Glory and Monday made history as they gave the Tigers two national finalists in the same NCAA Championships for the first time ever. Glory finished second at 125 pounds while Monday took second place at 157 pounds. (Photo by Lisa Elfstrum, provided courtesy of Princeton Athletics)
Deakin points and momentum. Deakin had also won two earlier meetings with Monday this season. “I told the guys afterward, you have to work on dominating,” said Ayres. “Those two guys, they can be really dominant. They can go out next year and step on the mat and know they’re going to win and actually be more confident.” Glory is just the second wrestler in program history to earn three All-America honors in his career, and he still has one year left. He went 20-2 this season. Monday was 24-4 and picked up his second All-America finish. Those were positives to build on after difficult last matches. “I’m reflecting on everything and thinking, wow, that’s amazing that they
were in the finals,” said Ayres. “I also heard we got a lot of great press. People were saying ESPN was really good about talking to us and we were getting some good footage and we were getting some good promotions.” Princeton hopes to have more to talk about next year. The Tigers do not graduate anyone from their program this year, and the bar is set for a big season. “We have everyone back,” said Ayres. “It’s going to be a different team. There’s probably going to be some people moving around weight wise. Then we have some good kids coming in. So I don’t know – it may not be the exact same lineup we had this year, but we don’t lose anyone which is really nice.” The goal for the Tigers
will be to build on this season that ended with another historic step. Princeton had two wrestlers reach the finals, and next year they want more there, and they want a champion finisher. Ayres was encouraged to return to a messy wrestling practice room when he got back from NCAAs. “What’s cool about that is I know stuff was happening when we were gone,” said Ayres. “I think our guys see Quincy and Pat do that and it gives them permission, and there’s a lot of kids on our team and a lot of kids that are coming to our team as recruits that have it in their minds that that is going to be them next year and they’re going to do everything in their power to make that happen.” —Justin Feil
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men’s volleyball team defeated 15th-ranked NJIT 3-1 last Saturday. Sophomore Hartley produced a careerhigh 21 kills to help the Tigers prevail 25-21, 19-25, 26-24, 25-17. PU Men’s Lacrosse Princeton, now 8-12, plays Edged by Yale at Fairleigh Dickinson on Alex Vardaro starred in a April 2. losing cause as the Princeton University men’s la- PU Men’s Heavyweight Rowing crosse team fell 14-12 at Shines in Opening Regatta Competing in Lake CarnYale last Saturday. Junior midfielder Vardaro tallied egie for the first time since four goals and two assists 2019, the Princeton Univeras the Tigers moved to 5-2 sity men’s heavyweight rowoverall and 1-1 Ivy League. ing program got its 2022 In upcoming action, Princ- season off to a flying start eton, now ranked sixth na- last Saturday. The Tiger men’s varsity tionally in the Inside Lacrosse media poll, plays at 8 topped Drexel, Temple, and Georgetown, covering Brown on April 2. the 2,000-meter course in PU Men’s Volleyball a time of 5:47.0. Drexel Defeats NJIT placed second in 5 :51.5 James Hartley came up big followed by Temple and as the Princeton University Georgetown.
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T he P r i nceton s econd varsity 8 and third varsity 8 also posted victories in the regatta. The Tigers are next in action when they row at Navy in the race for the NavyPrinceton Rowing Cup.
The Tigers host Radcliffe Howard secured the win for on April 2 in the race for the the Tigers, by defeating Marina Alcaide 6-3, 6-4. Class of 1999 Cup. Princeton, now 5-9, hosts PU Women’s Tennis Penn on April 2 in its Ivy Edges Old Dominion Zoe Howard earned the League opener. clinching point for the Princ- Tiger Men’s Tennis eton Universit y women’s Defeats St. John’s Tiger Men’s Lightweight Rowing tennis team as it edged Old Producing a dom inant Falls to Navy, Tops Georgetown Dominion 4-3 last Friday. performance, the Princeton Opening its season with Playing at No. 5, sophomore University men’s tennis team a busy day of racing, the Princeton University men’s lightweight rowing varsity 8 ended up with a split decision last Saturday. The Tiger top boat started action by falling to Navy in the race for the Murtaugh Cup. Navy posted a winning time of 6:02.3 over the 2,000-meter course on the Severn River with Princeton coming in at 6:03.7. Rebounding in the afternoon as it headed to Washington, D.C., to face Georgetown, the Tigers earned the Fosburgh Cup, edging the Hoyas. Princeton finished at 5:39.8 in the 2,000-meter course on the Potomac River with Georgetown posting a time of 5:40.2. In upcoming action, Princeton faces Columbia on April 2 in Leonia, N.J.
defeated St. John’s 6-1 last Friday. Ryan Seggerman posted a straight-set win at first singles to lead the way for the Tigers as they won their 10th straight match and improved to 14-5. Princeton plays at Penn on April 2 in its Ivy League opener.
Tiger Women’s Open Crew Tops Ohio State, Brown
Producing an impressive p er for m a n ce, t h e 11t h ranked Princeton University women’s open rowing varsity 8 defeated No. 8 Brown and No. 7 Ohio State last Saturday on Lake Carnegie in its season-opening regatta. The Tigers clocked a winning time of 6:21.3 over t he 2,000 -meter course with Brown taking second in 6:24.3 and Ohio State coming in third in 6:27.6. Princeton returns to action when it faces Harvard and Cornell along with Wisconsin on April 9 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., with the Class of 1975 Cup on the line.
PU Women’s Lightweights Defeat Georgetown
COMING HOME: Princeton University baseball player Brandon Cumming heads to first base last weekend as the Tigers hosted Yale at Clarke Field for their first home games since 2019. The Tigers went 0-3 in the series with Yale who got an historic performance in a 13-6 win over Princeton on Sunday as catcher Jake Gehri hit four homers for the Bulldogs, the first time that has been done in an Ivy League game. Cumming, for his part, went 2 for 5 with two runs and an RBI in the defeat on Sunday. The Tigers, now 2-16 overall and 0-3 Ivy, resume Ivy action with a series at Columbia that will feature a doubleheader on April 2 and a single game on April 3. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
Showing its quality, the Princeton University women’s lightweight rowing varsity 8 defeated Georgetown last Saturday in Washington, D.C. to retain the Class of 2006 Cup. Princeton clocked a time of 6:28.5 over the 2,000-meter course on the Potomac River with Georgetown coming in at 6:41.6.
FOILING THE COMPETITION: Princeton University fencer Maia Weintraub celebrates after winning the foil title at the Ivy League Round-Robin Championships in February. Last weekend in South Bend, Ind., freshman Weintraub won the NCAA women’s individual foil championship, defeating Amita Berthier of Notre Dame 15-9 in the final. Weintraub is the second Princeton woman to win an NCAA foil title, joining Eva Petschnigg, who won in 2000. Four other Tiger women have won individual titles, including Eliza Stone ’13 (saber), Anna Van Brummen ’17 (épée), Kasia Nixon ’21 (épée), and Weintraub. Weintraub’s heroics helped Princeton take fourth overall in the team standings which are combined between men and women. Host Notre Dame placed first in the competition. (Photo by Douglas Levy, provided courtesy of Princeton Athletic Communications).
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Featuring a Group of 14 Battle-Tested Seniors, PHS Baseball Boasts the Depth to Have a Big Spring cor p s i n s e n ior s Ja xon Petrone, Kenny Schiavone, Pete Hare, and Connor McDowell along with juniors Wes Price and Jon Tao that could elevate the team this spring. “Ja xon and S ch iavone will be our main guys, they have liked good so far,” said Capuano. “Kenny looked real good in his scrimmage start, Jaxon hasn’t had one yet but he has been looking good otherwise. As for other seniors, you are looking at Pete and Connor and then you are looking at Wes and Jon from the junior class. There is a lot of pitching, it is just who is going to end up doing well.” As for the PHS defense, four-year starting catcher Carl Birge will be the linchpin. “Carl is the big one; he is the best defensive catcher in the county at the very least,” said Capuano. “I feel like I can completely ignore calling pitches because he is just so well-versed at catching and I don’t have to worry about that. It makes my job a lot easier.” There will be plenty of competition for jobs around the infield as Capuano will be mixing and matching a number of veteran players. “Every infield position is probably going to be a who is hitting type of position,” said Capuano. “First base could be Jaxon, it could be Kenny, or it could be sophomore Michael Prete. I am hoping Drew [ Petrone] is at shortstop. We have Pete who can contribute at third or short. Dylan Newman should contribute at short or third. We also have a slew of other people with guys like Theo Steiger and Jack
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With his Princeton High baseball team featuring a group of 14 seniors, Dom Capuano is going to face a major challenge in figuring out to deploy the resources at his disposal. “T his is definitely t he deepest team I have had to date, it is just seeing who emerges,” said PHS head coach Capuano, who guided PHS to an 11-9 record in 2021 and its first victory in the state tournament in years. “The theme of the year is to compete. We have to compete with ourselves to push each other in a positive way to get the best team overall out there.” To that end, Capuano is driving his players to compete on a daily basis. “Every day, we start practice with a different competition,” said Capuano, whose team opens the 2022 campaign by hosting Steinert on April 1. “Part of our practice is competing in ever y thing we do. It is getting them to understand that competing with each other is OK. It is OK to compete with each other as long as you understand that competition is for the end goal of the team being successful.” A f ter t he s u cce s s t he squad experienced last spring, Capuano is looking for his players to take things to the next level. “It is a mission, it is understanding of how to continue to elevate themselves and the program,” said Capuano. “It is a destination that they strive to get to. We just have to keep preparing to get there.” The Tigers boast a mound
With so many seniors on what needs to be done now. it whereas in the past, we haven’t really had that. Our the roster, Capuano believes It is just a matter of executbiggest team strength is that experience will help the ing, it is less about learning. speed, far and away. Our Tigers get things done this It is making sure they are keys to success are getting spring. competing through everyDurbin. When it comes to on base and then using our “We have some lofty goals thing. They know how to do infield it is going to be who speed to force the issue on as a team,” said Capuano. the little things, it is the big is hitting. They can all hold other teams and doing every “A benefit of having an older picture now.” their own defensively.” little thing correctly.” team is that they understand — Bill Alden In the outfield, senior star and Vassar College-bound Jensen Bergman w ill be patrolling center field. Like the infield, Capuano will be looking at a number of other players to fill the corner spots. “If we are just talking strictly defensively, we easily have the fastest outfield, I can rotate four or five people,” said Capuano. “Aiden Castillo, who tied Jensen Featuring gifts that are distinctly Princeton in stolen bases last year, is out there. We have James UNIQUE GIFTS! Petrone and Alex Winters — that is a lot of speed. Jon should also be out there.” www.princetonmagazinestore.com The speedy Bergman, a star sprinter for the PHS The Mercer Oak, set of 4, 35mm colored film prints, by John Rounds winter track team, will be depended on to be an offensive catalyst. “Jens en basic a lly t ie d Flynn [Kinney] for the team lead in average last year, I think it was .350 and .351; he is going to lead off,” said Capuano. As for the rest of the batting order, Capuano is weighing a number of options. “I could make 10 different lineups right now and not be fully set on one,” said Capuano. “A lot of guys are doing well; right now it is probably 12 or 13 guys for nine spots in that order.” In Capuano’s view, doing things by committee should yield success this spring. “Offensively, defensively and on the mound, we may not have that guy but we are deeper,” said Capuano. “There are more people to rely on and there are more ways to get through
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Katie Federico is confident that the Princeton High girls’ lacrosse program won’t miss a beat this spring as she guides the team in the absence of head coach Meg Dunleavy who is out on maternity leave. “We are such good friends, it is going to be very similar; we have been talking a lot,” said Federico, who has been an assistant coach with the squad for the last six years and helped PHS go 9-6 in 2021 and advance to the South Jersey Group 4 sectional semifinals. “She is going to take the program over next year, it is 100 percent clear. I am just filling in for this season.” The team’s strong group of seniors will make Federico’s job easier this spring. “It was a very easy transition because of them knowing me so well and we have seven seniors,” said Federico of the program’s Class of 2022, which includes Kate Becker, Jane Biggs, Sarah Glenn, Cartee O’Brien, Gigi Peloso, Grace Rebak, and Sarah White. “Five of the seven have been on varsity since freshman year. I refer to them like the core four from the Yankees. They have played together since they were in elementary school. They are such a great group.” Becker, who tallied a teamhigh 77 goals in 2021, provides leadership to go along with her production. “Kate is pretty much the
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Making impressive strides last spring, the Princeton High boys’ lacrosse team went 9-5, getting into the state tournament for the first time since 2017 and posting a first round win over Morris Knolls before falling to Scotch Plains-Fanwood in the sectional quarterfinals. While PHS head coach Chip Casto was proud of what t he s quad accom plished last year, nobody around the program is resting on their laurels. “The year started with a lot of energy and excitement,” said Casto, whose team gets its 2022 campaign underway this week by play ing at L aw rence High on March 31 and then hosting North Hunterdon on April 2. “No one has mentioned last year except Will Doran, who basically said, ‘that was last year, we need to start all over again and work to get back to the level of play we were at last year.’” Williams College-bound Doran, who led the Tigers with 91 points on 51 goals and 40 assists last spring, brings high-level play to the PHS attack. “Will looks great — he is an even better leader,” said Casto. “He has aspirations to make an impact at Williams next year and so has continued his work ethic and focus.” Doran will form a potent one-two punch with sophomore Patrick Kenah, who tallied 35 goals and 27 assists in his debut campaign last spring. “Patrick had the best off season of anyone on the team,” asserted Casto.“He
got a little bigger, smarter, and faster but had an opportunity to play for the NJ Under Armour team this past summer and learned a ton of lacrosse. He is ready to go.” P H S b o a s t s t wo ot h er players who will help the attack in senior John O’Donnell and sophomore Robbie Sifon-Arevalo. “John is the quintessential role guy; he is patient and predictable in the best possible way,” said Casto. “He is consistently in the right place at the right time — he allows Will and Patrick to do their work and just plays off the defensive scramble they create and can finish plays off. Robbie is eager to play and knows that if he watches and learns from Will and Patrick he will find a role at the attack.” The trio of senior Owen D e m i ng, j u n ior P ier s on S w a n ke , a n d f r e s h m a n Brendan Beatty should give PHS some good work in the midfield. “Owen is a big strong midfielder who we will lean on to carry the ball in clears, score some goals, and play d-mid — a little bit of everything,” said Casto. “Pierson has had a big off season as well. He is bigger, faster, and has worked on his stick. He has found focus and really buys into what we are doing. Brendan is a promising freshman who has shown grit and determination towards being a contributor this spring. He loves the game and plays with passion and fight every practice.” Sophomore Archer Ayers brings passion to the faceoff spot.
“Archer has had a great off-season,” said Casto. “He is determined, with the new rules, to make every faceoff competitive. He has been teaching our underclassmen as well.” The Tiger defensive unit will be spearheaded by senior Will Erickson along with senior Andrew Koehler, sophomore Anthony Famiglietti, junior Leo George, and sophomore James Reynolds. “Will is the vocal leader of the whole team; his talk out on the field is immeasurable,” said Casto. “He is the hardest worker on the team every day. Andrew has been working on his game as well and will be a strong part of the unit. Anthony is a rising sophomore and will get a lot of time. Leo and James look to split time as the LSMs (longstick middies).” At goalie, sophomore Rory Dobson is primed to step into the starting role. “Rory has come back really stepping to the ball,” said Casto.“He has become a more technical goalie who just needs to see a ton of shots to get comfortable.” Looking ahead, Casto believes his squad is primed to step up this spring. “We have a solid amount of offensive production coming back,” said Casto. “We have to really play team defense this year in order to be successful. If we can just win 50-55 percent of face-offs, we will be able to control games a bit more.” —Bill Alden
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With PDS Girls’ Lax Coach Thomas in Last Season, Special Group of Seniors Shooting for Fitting Finale This spring marks the swan song for Jill Thomas after a quarter century at the helm of the Princeton Day School girls’ lacrosse program and she is confident her squad will hit some high notes in her finale. PDS head coach Thomas, who was inducted into the New Jersey Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2018 and previously announced that she is retiring after 34 years at the school, is going to savor this spring. “I think it is bittersweet, this is a great group of people,” said Thomas, citing her coaching staff of Tracy Young and Cait Flynn along with strength and conditioning coach Darius Young. “This group of seniors is pretty special. Since 2019, we haven’t had a full season so I think it is going to be great. It is really about them, not me.” The Panthers got off to a good start with a preseason jaunt to Florida earlier this month as it prepares to open its 2022 campaign by playing at Clearview on April 2 and then hosting Stuart Country Day on April 4. “It was a great trip, especially after we hadn’t been there since 2019,” said Thomas, who guided the Panthers to an 8-7 record last year and a spot in the state Prep B semis. “It was great
for the kids; it was a wonderful experience as it always is. We played against some great teams, got a lot of training in and bonded. It was good.” PDS brings back some good offensive firepower in senior Maggie Zarish-Yasunas (13 goals, 10 assists in 2021), senior and Columbia University-bound Ali Surace (25 goals, 17 assists), senior and University of California commit Elle Anhut (16 goals, 17 assists), sophomore Tessa Caputo (42 goals, 17 assists), junior Paige Gardner (29 goals, 8 assists), junior Sophia Jaffe (26 goals, 12 assists), and senior Haley Sullivan (5 goals). Thomas is looking to tricaptains Zarish-Yasunas, Surace, and Anhut to be catalysts. “They are leaders, they are strong with good chemistry so it is all good,” said Thomas. “Hopefully we are going to score a lot of goals.” While the defense doesn’t boast a lot of experience, Thomas is confident it has the athleticism to come together. “We graduated all four of our starters,” said Thomas, who will be looking at senior Frances Bobbitt, senior Lauren Frank, junior Leigh Hillmanno, sophomore Jesse Hollander, and freshman Shelby Ruf with Surace,
Anhut, and Zarish-Yasunas also helping out on the back line. “It is going to be a mixture, running people in and out. It is going to be interesting, it is a work in progress.” Junior Arden Bogle, who recently committed to George Washington University, will be moving into the starting role at goalie with the graduation of Hailey Wexler, now playing for The College of New Jersey women’s lax program. “Arden was behind Hailey and she has stepped in cleverly and wonderfully this year,” said Thomas. “We are looking forward to great things from her. I think she will be fine and now that the pressure is off of committing somewhere, that is good.” Thomas is looking forward to seeing what the Panthers can do in her final campaign. “They have to keep being together and playing well together, I think that has been a real key factor since we started.” said Thomas. “We have that chemistry that carries you through the not-sogood times. They have to continue to work hard, they have to continue to move the ball down the field in transition and score a lot of goals. I think they are going to be fun to watch, they are going to be exciting. Kudos to them.” —Bill Alden
With Stuart Lacrosse Boasting a Deeper Lineup, Tartans Excited About Their Prospects this Spring Coming off a 1-12 season in 2021 which saw it lose several close games, the Stuart Country Day School lacrosse team is determined to get over the hump this spring. “As the saying goes, we snatched defeat from the jaws of victory on a couple of occasions last year,” said Stuart head coach Mark Maser, whose team starts its 2022 season by hosting South Brunswick on March 31. “The mood is very positive, we have a good turnout of numbers this year. We have at least 20 with about a dozen returning players.” The key returning player for Stuart is junior star and co-captain Emily Ix, who had teamhigh 42 points on 37 goals and five assists last season. “Emily is looking good, she is going to be playing midfield,” said Maser. “She brings an inspiration and an optimism. She has got good skills, she is a solid player.” The Tartans boast two other solid players in the midfield with freshman Alison Lee and senior co-captain Kaitlyn Magnani.
“Allison has been playing the game for a while, she plays club,” said Maser. “She is a smaller kid as a freshmen but she can do everything — right hand, left hand, pass, and catch. She is really, really good. Kaitlyn missed most of the season last year with injury. She is a two-way player. Between Kaitlyn, Emily, and Anna Landis, they are doing a very good job of taking it upon themselves to tutor the new kids a little bit before and after practice. It is a collaborative experience.” Junior Landis will help spearhead a collaborative effort at attack, joined by junior Madisen Leggett, junior Peighton Dwellingham, and junior Abby Snyder. “Anna and Madisen will probably be my two go-to attackers,” said Maser. “I have quite a few I can put in there. I also have Peighton and Abby. Those are the girls who played before, that is what I am trying to focus on first and foremost. Unless somebody really stands out as a talent, I am going more with the experience.” On defense, the trio of junior Lily Harlan, sophomore
Isabel Milley, and sophomore Elise Price should be standouts along the backline. “Lily is going to lead the way there,” says Maser. “She brings speed, she is a tenacious defender. She brings leadership and has a positive attitude. I also have Elise and Isabel there. Isabel has a very good game sense, she has a high lax IQ.” Senior Lauren Gracias and sophomore Alex Mandzij are sharing the goalie duties. “They are both looking good,” said Maser, noting that both Gracias and Mandzij bring a competitive attitude from starring in field hockey. “In our first scrimmage I am planning to play them each in a half. Neither one is shy, neither one of them is a flincher. They are showing progress in clearing.” In order to make progress this spring, Stuart will need to utilize its depth. “We have so stay conditioned because I think that is what hurt us most last year when we didn’t have a deep bench,” said Maser. “I have a deeper bench this year, I think that is a key to success. I am hoping we will have fresher legs. I have players who can play multiple positions.” —Bill Alden
SURE SHOT: Princeton Day School girls’ lacrosse player Ali Surace heads to goal in a game last season. Senior tri-captain and Columbia University-bound Surace is coming off a superb 2021 sea- ON THE MOVE: Stuart Country Day School lacrosse player Lily Harlan brings the ball up the field son that saw her tally 25 goals and 17 assists. The Panthers get their 2022 campaign underway by in game last season. Junior Harlan will help spearhead the Stuart defense this spring. The playing at Clearview on April 2 and then hosting Stuart Country Day on April 4. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski) Tartans start their 2022 season by hosting South Brunswick on March 31. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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Sof tball : Star ting the season on a high note, Lexi Kobr y n t hrew a per fect game with 19 strikeouts in a 6-0 win over Mercersburg Academy (Pa.) last Saturday in the first game of a season-opening doubleheader. In game two, sophomore Kobryn helped trigger the batting attack, going 2-for4 with a run and two RBIs. Hun hosts Penn Char ter (Pa.) on April 2 and Peddie on April 5. Girls’ Lacrosse: Unable to get its offense going, Hun fell 15-7 to Mercersburg Academy (Pa.) last Saturday in its season opener. In upcoming action, the Raiders host the Lawrenceville School on March 30 before playing at Villa Joseph Marie High School (Pa.) on April 2 and Peddie on April 5.
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WINDING UP ON TOP: Members of the Woodwinds squad are all smiles after they edged Princeton Dental Group 23-19 earlier this month in the championship game of the Boys’ fourth-sixth grade division of the Dillon Youth Basketball League. The team included Alexander Arnold, Sharray Bhardwaj, Cooper Casto, Charles Chen, Ai’Bree Green, Malcolm Harris, Theodore Hogshire, Kevin O’Driscoll, Ivan Pavicevic, Ryan Stone, coach Ben Trokenheim, and coach Quinn Ferri.
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Charles William Gear Charles William G ear, w idely know n as Bill, a prominent computer scientist particularly known for his work in numerical analysis, died in Princeton, New Jersey, on March 15 at the age of 87. Born February 1, 1935 to working- class parents in London, he studied at Cambridge University on a full scholarship. There, he “read” mathematics, but if you believe his own stories, he apparently spent most of his time in a scull, rowing on the Cam. Upon graduation in 1956, with Fulbright and Johnson Foundation support, he headed to the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign to learn about computers, still in the early stages of development. Initially intending to stay only for a year, he remained to earn a mathematics Ph.D. in 1960. Upon completing his degree, he went to work at IBM British Laboratories in Hursley. Two years later, he returned to the Universit y
of Illinois, where he rose through the faculty ranks from assistant professor of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics to full professor in 1969 and, in 1985, head of the computer science department, as well as professor of Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, and Electrical and Computer Engineering. In 1990 he was named vice president of the computer science research division at the nascent NEC Research Institute in Princeton, New Jersey. There, he established its computer division, and two years later became president of the Institute, which also supported physics research. After retiring in 2000, he soon became a part-time senior scientist at Princeton University, where he continued research work, primarily with associates in the Chemical and Biological Engineering department. A fellow of the National Academy of Engineering from 1991, he was elected five years later a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In 1987 he received an honorar y doctorate from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. Also a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, in 1987-88 he had served as president of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics. In his free time, he regularly attended concerts, operas, and plays. He also enjoyed sailing, tennis, New York Times crossword puzzles, parties, and, above all, travel to destinations around the world.
He leaves his partner of 50 years, wife Ann Lee Morgan, an art historian; a daughter, K. Jodi Gear of Butte, Montana, and son, Christopher, of Reno, Nevada, both from an earlier marriage to Sharon Smith; four grandchildren; and a sister, Kate Redding, in England.
Richard J. Levine Richard J. Levine, 80, of Princeton passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center of Plainsboro after a brief battle with cancer. A loving son, husband, father, grandfather, and brother; a dedicated, honored first lieutenant in the United States Army; and a nationally recognized journalist and publishing executive, Richard was born in New York City in 1942. He attended Cornell University, where he attained a B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations in 1962. He received a master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia University in 1963 and was awarded a Pulitzer Traveling Fellowship from 1963-64. He then served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army from 1964-66 and was the recipient of the Army Commendation Medal. He spent his entire professional career working for Dow Jones & Company, Inc., first as a reporter and columnist for the Wall Street Journal, covering labor, economics, and the military. Later he served as an executive, rising to the position of Vice President and Executive Editor of Dow Jones Newswires. After retiring as an active employee in 2006, he spent the next 15 years
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in a philanthropic role as the President of the Board of Directors of the Dow Jones News Fund, which aims to train the next generation of journalists. He was an avid tennis player and active in supporting the arts in the Princeton community. He served on the boards of numerous local nonprofit organizations, including National Junior Tennis & Learning of Trenton, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra, and McCarter Theatre for the Performing Arts. Richard is predeceased by his parents, Irving J. and Dorothy (Thome) Levine. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Neil Ann (Stuckey) Levine; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jonathan and Elizabeth Levine, Russell and Susan Levine; a sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Peter Castro; and five grandchildren, Emma, Caroline, Andrew, Trevor, and Lindsay. A visitation will be held f rom 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Apr il 4, 2022, at Mather Hodge Funeral Home, 40 Vandeventer Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08542. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 4, 2022, at Mather Hodge Funeral Home, 40 Vandeventer Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08542. Burial will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Road Newtown, PA 18940. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: National Junior Tennis and Learning of Trenton (njtloftrenton.org/donate) or Dow Jones News Fund (dowjonesnewsfund.org/donate/)
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matriculated with the Class of 1974 at Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida. Her studies were her pursuit and it had been said she was never seen without a book in hand. Lawrence Thompson, the traveling companion and confidant of Robert Frost, and who was his Pulitzer Prize Biographer, became Caitlin’s mentor saying she was the best read young lady he’s ever come across while persuading her to transfer to the University of New Hampshire to major in English. He had been the Curator of Rare Books at The Princeton Universit y Librar y. After graduating from UNH Caitlin obtained a master’s degree in Reading and the Language Arts from Rider College, Lawrenceville, NJ. Cait lin’s dedicat ion to mastering the English language was her foundation for a noteworthy career in education. She became the Headmistress of the Princeton Academy, Princeton, New Jersey. Under her tutelage the Princeton Academy became Chartered by the State of New Jersey. It taught adolescents who were cognitively impaired with either visual impairments, a behavioral disorder causing an intellectual disability and / or an auditory deficiency. The role she undertook was to oversee that the school would advance the aspirations of each student by bettering their academic performance and social development. Later Caitlin’s career path was as a high school English teacher at Triton Regional High School in Runnemede, New Jersey. She also assisted coaching tennis. As at the Princeton Academy, her devotion to her students’ well-being at Triton Regional, and in her success to teach them, shortly was recognized by the faculty, the parents, and the Board of Education. In a high school that had more than 1,100 students enrolled, with the necessary support staff of educational professionals, Caitlin was awarded the recognition by the Board of Education as the Teacher of the Year. Caitlin’s career as an educator became sidelined due to family illness.
Ret ur n ing to her parents’ home in Cornish, New Hampshire, her intellectual interest to learn was not set aside. Under the auspices of the NH Vocational Rehabilitation, Dept. of Education, she learned Braille so that she might be helpful in future years. Meanwhile, Caitlin worked marketing her brother’s antique business. When she was in NYC being introduced to his contacts, she and George Soros entertained one another talking about things of the past — period French antiques of the 17th and 18th centuries. Antiques were to her an interesting reflection based on history, somewhat dormant though cast in heritage. Her appreciation of the present always was being enlivened by flowers, the composition of gardens and landscape architecture. Her flower gardens framed by built rock walls had been included at one point on the Cornish, NH, garden tour. Because the family home was sold Caitlin relocated to Ocala, Florida, to associate herself with Jane Schuele Booth in her aunt’s thoroughbred and realty businesses. When events caused change, she moved north to Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, southwest of Asheville. Here, on a mountainous landscape commanding an unobstr ucted panoramic vista with a 531’ waterfall, Caitlin’s pleasure to nurture nature’s beauty created a contoured landscape using just shy of 300 flowering shrubs. All these needed to be cultivated and watered for many years. However, after five years for various personal and business reasons she along with her English Setters went back to the state where she had been familiar, New Hampshire. She is survived by one brother residing in Sugar Hill, NH, and an older sister and brother-in-law who reside in Topeka, Kansas. First cousins live in Belmont, MA, Buffalo, NY, Scottsdale, Arizona, and Ventura County, California. Services will be private. To view an online memorial and/or send a message of condolence to the family, please visit rand-wilson. com.
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BRITISH-TRAINED CAREGIVER 30 years experience as private caregiver, ADLs, excellent modern buttle & house manager/keeper skills. Call today, ask for AngelDenise: 609-991-6964. 4/13/4t ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE LLC Offering professional cleaning services in the Princeton community for more than 28 years! Weekly, biweekly, monthly, move-in/move-out services for houses, apartments, offices & condos. As well as, GREEN cleaning options! Outstanding references, reliable, licensed & trustworthy. If you are looking for a phenomenal, thorough & consistent cleaning, don’t hesitate to call (609) 751-2188. 04-06-23 HOME HEALTH AIDE: 25 years of experience. Available mornings to take care of your loved one, transport to appointments, run errands. I am well known in Princeton. Top care, excellent references. The best, cell (609) 356-2951; or (609) 751-1396. tf CARPENTRY–PROFESSIONAL All phases of home improvement. Serving the Princeton area for over 30 yrs. No job too small. Call Julius (609) 466-0732 tf HANDYMAN–CARPENTER: Painting, hang cabinets & paintings, kitchen & bath rehab. Tile work, masonry. Porch & deck, replace rot, from floors to doors to ceilings. Shelving & hook-ups. ELEGANT REMODELING. You name it, indoor, outdoor tasks. Repair holes left by plumbers & electricians for sheetrock repair. RE agents welcome. Sale of home ‘checklist’ specialist. Mercer, Hunterdon, Bucks counties. 1/2 day to 1 month assignments. CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED, Covid 19 compliant. Active business since 1998. Videos of past jobs available. Call Roeland, (609) 933-9240. tf JOES LANDSCAPING INC. OF PRINCETON Property Maintenance and Specialty Jobs Commercial/Residential Over 45 Years of Experience •Fully Insured •Free Consultations Email: joeslandscapingprinceton@ gmail.com Text (only) (609) 638-6846 Office (609) 216-7936 Princeton References •Green Company HIC #13VH07549500 06-09-22
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Real estate markets remain strong and steady in local markets throughout the NJ and NY metropolitan area as the spring season has finally arrived. Even though mortgage interest rates are expected to edge slightly higher, housing inventories remain low in most markets and buyer demand has not decreased.
In the coming weeks, economists are waiting on critical housing inventory data that can affect markets in midͲApril, a time period that typically brings some of the highest buyer demand of the year. According to reports, from Realtor.com, during the week of April 10Ͳ16, 2021, homes for sale had more average views than any other time last year.
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TOWN TOPICS CLASSIFIEDS GETS TOP RESULTS! Whether it’s selling furniture, finding a lost pet, or having a garage sale, TOWN TOPICS is the way to go! We deliver to ALL of Princeton as well as surrounding areas, so your ad is sure to be read. (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifieds@towntopics.com tf ESTATE LIQUIDATION SERVICE: I will clean out attics, basements, garages & houses. Single items to entire estates. No job too big or small. In business over 35 years, serving all of Mercer County. Call (609) 306-0613. 06-30-22
In addition, homes continue to sell much faster than they have in previous years and certainly faster than preͲpandemic levels. This is another factor that is also creating more intense market interest, especially in very desirable markets with low inventories.
WE BUY CARS Belle Mead Garage (908) 359-8131 Ask for Chris
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LAST CHANCE TO LIVE AT RABBIT RUN CREEK Only 2 homes remain in Bucks County’s most elegant community. Make an appointment today to tour our fabulous community before it’s too late.
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