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Westminster Foundation Filing an Appeal to Dismissal of Lawsuits An appeal is being prepared to the March 2 dismissal of two lawsuits that sought to block Rider University’s plan to move Westminster Choir College from its longtime Princeton home to Rider’s campus in Lawrence Township. Following a February 14 hearing in which attorneys presented their arguments, Judge Robert Lougy of Mercer County Superior Court issued his ruling in favor of Rider. Last week, Princeton lawyer Bruce Afran filed a notice of appeal. The two lawsuits had been filed by the Westminster Foundation, a nonprofit made up of alumni and supporters of the choir college, and 71 Westminster students. Westminster became a part of Rider in 1992. Citing financial difficulties, Rider has tried to sell the choral academy during the past two years. When a deal with a Chinese organization did not materialize, the University announced it would relocate Westminster and its programs to the Lawrence campus. Opposition to the plan is centered around the argument that Westminster’s specialized facilities, including pipe organs, a new performance hall, and specialized practice rooms, cannot be duplicated on the Rider campus. Meanwhile, the bond credit rating business Moody’s has downgraded Rider’s revenue bonds to junk status. The April 6 report from Moody’s Investors Service says that declining enrollment and net tuition revenue were factors in the downgrade. While the projected costs of the coronavirus pandemic are cited as contributors, the overall financial situation at the University is what caused the lowered rating. According to The Rider News, the University’s administration has estimated that the cost of the consolidation of Westminster to the Lawrence campus will be between $16 million and $20 million. Kristine A. Brown, associate vice president of Rider’s Marketing and Communications office, said plans to relocate Westminster are underway. “Progress continues to be made on several key construction projects related to the Westminster Choir College campus transition that were already underway before the coronavirus pandemic,” she said in an email. “While there have been some Continued on Page 11
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Officials, Residents: All In This Together As health officials continue to work closely with the Princeton long-term care facilities in their battle with COVID-19, the Princeton Health Department (PHD) reported on Tuesday, April 21, a total of five deaths in Princeton, with 88 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 41 active positive cases. Four of the five Princeton deaths have taken place at the Princeton Care Center, where there were 14 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of April 20. There have been seven confirmed cases at the Acorn Glen assisted living facility, according to the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) April 20 report. “PHD staff have been working with these facilities on cohorting patients and staff in order to reduce disease transmission as much as possible,” said Princeton Health Officer Jeff Grosser. Princeton health officials have also been working with the NJDOH in delivering updated guidance for PCC and Acorn Glen. “We will continue to work with these facilities in order to suppress the outbreak as much as possible under current conditions with limited testing available,” Grosser said. Residents of those facilities testing positive are being isolated and PHD is working with the facilities to have all staff tested for COVID-19 and continuing to
reinforce the facilities’ universal masking policy. Staff members with existing exposure to confirmed COVID-19 patients are being placed on quarantine. The NJDOH reported on Tuesday, April 21 a total of 133 COVID-19-related deaths in Mercer County, 11 additional over the previous 24 hours, and at least 2,753 cases, an increase from 2,591 the previous day. In his Tuesday, April 21 press briefing, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy reported 92,387 confirmed COVID-19 cases in
the state, 3,643 new positive tests in the previous 24 hours, with 379 new deaths reported for a total of 4,753 COVID-19 related deaths in the state. Out of 7,594 patients reported hospitalized with COVID-19 or suspected cases in the state as of 10 p.m. April 20, 1,930 were in critical or intensive care and 1,501 were on ventilators. With hospitalizations beginning to decline, the curve flattening, and new cases occurring at lower levels, government Continued on Page 10
Nonprofits and the Municipality Acquire Ridgeview Road Wetlands Site Thanks to a collaborative effort between Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS), The Watershed Institute, the Ridgeview Conservancy, and the municipality of Princeton, a three-acre lot comprised mostly of wetlands will remain just that instead of being developed. The nonprofits and the town closed on a deal recently to protect the Ridgeview Road site, which contains the headwaters of the Mountain Brook. The brook feeds into Mountain Lake in the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve, and beyond that, to the Stony Brook.
The property is important because it helps protect the water quality in Mountain Brook, and prevents excessive sediment from flowing into Mountain Lake. The Watershed Institute was alerted to plans to develop the property in fall of 2018 by several concerned members and Princeton residents. The Watershed staff then gathered evidence and presented opposition before the Zoning Board to a variance that had been sought to permit development. New Jersey’s Green Acres Program and Mercer County’s Open Space Grant Continued on Page 12
SPRING AT THE FARM: The fruit trees are now in full bloom at Terhune Orchards on Cold Soil Road . Beehives were delivered to help ensure that the blossoms are successfully pollinated . The public is invited to stroll through the trails in the orchards and fields and enjoy the sights and smells while practicing social distancing . (Photo by Charles R. Plohn)
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CAPITAL HEALTH OB/GYN – BORDENTOWN WELCOMES DR. STEPHANIE SCHWARTZ Dr. Stephanie Schwartz, board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, has joined Capital Health OB/GYN – Bordentown. Dr. Schwartz joins our comprehensive team of OB/GYN providers who have served women in the region for more than 30 years with locations in Mercer, Burlington, and Bucks counties. Dr. Schwartz is seeing patients at the practice’s Bordentown office, located at 163 Route 130, Building 2, Suite C, Bordentown, NJ 08505.
Dr. Schwartz has nearly 25 years of experience providing health care to women in the Mercer/Bucks County region. She received her medical degree from State University of New York Health Science Center in Syracuse, NY and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at University Hospitals of Cleveland in Cleveland, OH. Capital Health OB/GYN provides a full range of services for women, including annual health exams, prenatal care, genetic screening, open and minimally invasive/robotic-assisted surgery (using the da Vinci surgical system), and minor surgical services. The office accepts most insurances.
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PRIMARY CARE VIDEO VISITS NOW AVAILABLE Safe and Convenient Care from Your Home To help you maintain your health and wellness during the COVID-19 crisis, Capital Health Medical Group now offers video visits with doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants or other qualified health care providers in our Primary Care Network. Video visits save you a trip to the office and allow you to meet with your primary care provider through a secure video connection and receive the same quality care as you do in person. Plus, video visits are now covered by insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid, and in many cases co-pays will not be charged. If you are a patient at one of our primary care offices, call your office to schedule your video visit. If you are a new patient, call 1.844.343.2464. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.
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Founder of The Patchwork Bear Fills Need for Isolation Gowns As chairman of emergency medicine at Capital Health, Dr. Garrett Sutter was closely involved in planning for the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. He quickly realized that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for medical staff was going to be in short supply. Sutter immediately
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thought of his friend and Hopewell neighbor Jennifer Cura, the founder and designer at The Patchwork Bear, which turns clothing into keepsakes such as memory bears and quilts. Earlier that day, Cura had offered to make face masks for the hospital. That evening, Sutter called Cura back and asked her if she had any ideas for isolation gowns that could be sterilized and reused.
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At Cura’s home in Hopewell, family members have been recruited to help with the effort. While all of the gowns are being sewn at Switlik, masks are being made at Cura’s home. “My whole family now knows how to sew, including my 15-year-old son,” she said. “And we’re doing masks at home, to help protect the Army Corps of Engineers.” Once the arrangements were made for gowns to be delivered, Capital Health had to come up with a process to have them appropriately cleaned. “A lot of work went into that,” said Sutter. “This all happened fast, and it has made a great dent into our needs. I am really impressed by the way Jen, and the rest of the community, have come together to fill this need. I really believe that this kind of ingenuity and approach is going to be how we’re going to beat this thing. I find it a source of optimism.” —Anne Levin
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The Princeton-based Coalition for Peace Action ( CF PA ) is spons or ing a 50th Anniversary of Earth Day Virtual Event featuring climate crisis expert Dr. Michael Oppenheimer at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22. T he event w ill take place on Zoom. The Central Jersey Sierra Club is a cosponsor. The event is free and open to the public, but attendees are required to RSVP on the web page in order to get the password to participate. Participation is limited to the first 100 participants for now, due to capacity limitations of CFPA’s Zoom account. Oppenheimer is a professor of geosciences and international affairs at Princeton University and the director of the Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment (C-PREE) at t he Woodrow Wilson School. He is a longtime participant in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) that won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007, serving currently as a coordinating lead author on IPCC’s Special Report on Oceans, Cryosphere, and Climate Change and as a review editor on the Sixth Assessment Report. Oppenheimer served previously as a member of several panels of the National Academy of Sciences as well as the National Academies’ Board on Energy and Environmental Studies. He is also a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. “We pioneered the first in the nation intersectional No Wars, No Warming campaign in 2014, and continue to push for bold responses to the climate crisis. I’m thrilled that we’ll be able to join together and discuss such an important topic, with such an outstanding expert,” said the Rev. Robert Moore, executive director of the Coalition for Peace Action. For more information on the event, and to reserve an attendee spot, visit peacecoalition.org.
Deanna: “We’ve been watching The Office. It’s a great show to be watching right now because it’s full of laughs and very uplifting. We finished the entire series already and decided watch it again.” Harrison: “This will be Deanna’s third time through, but my second. So, technically, I have some catching up to so. The show never gets old.” —Harrison Logue, Lawrence, with Deanna Montanelli, Brick
Boomer: “I like Pocoyo Halloween, Super Why!, and Little Baby Bum. Oh, and I like Team Umizoomi.” Weronika: “I’ve been binge watching Ozark on Netflix and looking forward to Homeland on Sunday nights. I’ve also been downloading murder mystery books and reading them on my Kindle. Watching You by Lisa Jewell was excellent.” —Charles “Boomer” and Weronika Plohn, Skillman
“I work at Terhune Orchards full-time, and I’m also a teacher. I teach abroad in Spain as an English assistant, but I felt it was best to be with my family right now and so I’m home but I am still teaching online. So, I have not had time to watch TV very much. If anything, just a classic movie or two with my parents. We watched The Sound of Music the other night, which we love.” —Taylor Cohen, West Windsor
College seniors preparing for graduation and the next chapter in their lives have suffered the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The class of 2020 may be still working to complete online course requirements for a graduation that will take place virtually, if at all. There is no opportunity for the spring rituals and celebrations of senior year, no lingering farewells, no class day or baccalaureate, no caps and gowns and pomp and circumstance.
Amy Guan
Amy Guan, spent little time lamenting her lost spring term at Dartmouth College, where she was completing her fourth year as an economics major with a minor in Asian Studies. A 2016 Princeton High S chool ( PHS ) g raduate, Guan was ready to begin the last term of her senior year at Dartmouth when she came home to Princeton on March 10 for what was supposed to be spring break. “I spent a lot of time at home reading the news,” said Guan in a phone inter-
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view this week. “My college roommate and I read a lot about essential workers and the dangers they faced every day in order to keep the rest of society running.” They read stories about those workers and their lack of protective equipment, their financial problems, and their needs for many different resources. “We realized that a lot of their biggest needs were for things that a lot of us might just have lying around,” Guan added. The two young women had just taken a course together on social entrepreneurship, and, as they discussed how to connect essential workers with would-be donors, they devised an online matching platform and called it Give Essential. “Toys to occupy kids while their parents are at work, hygiene products, soap, shampoo — we asked each other ‘why not find a way to connect these resources to people who need them? ’” said Guan. “Originally we thought we would send gift packages ourselves to the essential workers. We would create these packages then send them off to people who need them. But we wanted to find a way to more efficiently connect these resources with the workers who need them.” Within 72 hours they had built and launched the Give Essential website, with a link on Facebook to help spread the word. “We came up with this idea of having a website with a form where es-
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sential workers can sign up and tell us what they need,” said Guan. Applicants provide basic contact infor mation and proof of employment, and they specify desired resources in one or more of five different categories: protective equipment like gloves and masks, personal care and hygiene products, feminine products, children’s activities, and gift cards. Donors fill out a similar form and designate which resources they want to donate. They can also give through Give Essential’s GoFundMe if they’d rather give cash. The funds will be used to buy necessities or gift cards for essential workers who have not been matched up with other donors. “The reception has been incredible,” said Guan. In a little over a week so far, they have heard from about 1,400 essential workers from all across the country. They have found donors to match with more than half of those workers, and they have sent out their first batch of matching resources. Many donors have indicated that they want to be matched with more than one essential worker, and some have even signed up to be matched with up to 20. Give Essential’s goal, Guan said, is to meet all valid requests. Crystal An, a former PHS classmate of Guan and a 2019 graduate of Case Western Reserve University, saw the April 10 Facebook post about Give Essential, signed on, and has been helping to
lead the effort over the past 10 days. “I got in touch with Amy with the intention of helping anyone I could,” said An, who had recently flown home from Vietnam where she had been working for a nonprofit until her job had ended with the escalation of the pandemic.
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“I had a strong desire to help,” An continued. “I have friends who are nurses fighting on the front lines and med school friends who are helping with contact tracing and a COVID hotline. But without any medical training I felt at a loss for how to make a positive impact.” An, a cognitive science major on a pre-med track, described the unique appeal of Give Essential in the current pandemic. “There are so many people out there who want to help others but don’t know how they can, and that’s the beauty and utility of Give Essential. It empowers regular people who are stuck at home now to make a direct impact on an essential worker’s life. Especially in this time of isolation to be able to make that connection and to build that sense of community is such a powerful experience.”
Guan described one essential worker who is a retail employee with two small children and a husband who works nights at a department store. She didn’t have time to take care of her children and was having trouble paying her bills. Applicants are given the option of sharing their stories on the Give Essential form, and another employee from California wrote that she lost her job a few weeks ago and wasn’t able to pay her rent. She was living out of her car and her unemployment benefits had been delayed. She was using water bottles to shower. Other essential workers who contacted Give Essential included nurses who flew across the country to help at a New York hospital. One nurse had been wearing a mask every day on the job and the skin on her face was peeling. She had no access to bandages and all she asked from Give Essential was for Band-Aids. “The most impactful part of this project is learning how these people’s lives have been affected,” Guan said, reflecting on the future potential of Give Essential. “This is a unique platform where you are able to connect personally with people who need help. You’re not just donating money to a random website and not seeing what happens with the money. You directly feel the impact of what you’re doing. That’s a very cool dynamic which we’d love to explore and see how we can expand that.” Give Essential, still in its first weeks of existence, continues to grow and evolve. There are currently about
30 volunteers, and Guan and An are looking to expand their volunteer base as well as their number of essential workers and their pool of donors. One of their next initiatives is to develop the communitybased aspect of Give Essential, to connect donors to the communities where they live. “I’d love to connect Princeton workers at McCaffrey’s or Whole Earth with Princeton residents who want to help them out,” Guan said. “We’ll be reaching out to these businesses this week.” An enthusiastically described the diverse group of volunteers who make up Give Essential. “Our team is very dynamic and passionate about this cause,” she said, so we’re constantly finding ways to increase the efficiency and add functionality to the platform. Something that Amy and I love about the team is that we’re all young college-age students, all female, and we’ve been able to provide diverse perspectives and ideas to solve the problems that we’ve faced so far.” Guan added, “We just want to help as many people as possible. We realize what an impact even a small gift can make. We’re really passionate about this project and excited to see how many people we can help.” An urged others to participate in Give Essential at their website giveessential. org. “We’re doing everything we can right now to spread the word about this project,” she said. “The more people we can reach, the more people we’ll be able to help.” —Donald Gilpin
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Princeton Dems Prepare for Elections; Forum Explores Challenges Ahead With the postponed New Jersey primary now scheduled for July 7, the general election four months later, and images of the troubled Wisconsin primary fresh in memory, the push for online voter registration and universal voting by mail has gained momentum. The challenges of preparing for voting in the context of a pandemic are significant. New Jersey Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker, Mercer County Clerk Paula SollamiCovello, and best-selling author Dave Daley (Unrigged: How Americans are Battling Back to Save Democracy) joined the Princeton Community Democratic Organization (PCDO) in a virtual forum on Sunday, April 19 to warn that organizing to ensure a fair vote with all legal voters enfranchised will not be easy. “There’s a lot to be optimistic about in our democracy,” said Daley. “There have been so many amazing citizen movements over the past couple of years and they are making a difference. But Democracies are hard to keep and ours is perhaps more
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fragile than we imagined it was and that’s why it needs all of us.” Daley echoed a note that was sounded repeatedly throughout the evening by the panelists and also by moderator and PCDO President Jean Durbin. They all urged citizens to get involved, to vote, and make their voices heard. “Dr. King talked about the moral arc of the universe being long but bending towards justice,” Daley said, “but it doesn’t bend by itself. It bends when all of us grab it and pull. We’ve got to keep our hands on it. We need to keep our hands on that arc and pull it in the direction it needs to go, all the time.” Sollami-Covello, county clerk since 2005, stated that New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is leaning towards an executive order allowing voting by mail for all voters in the state, but is facing political pushback on the issue. As she awaits the governor’s decision, she emphasized the short time frame for printing, providing necessary information, and mailing out 230,000 ballots to every voter in Mercer County. There are about 27,000 on the Mercer County permanent vote-by-mail list, with about 3,000 additional expected if universal vote-bymail is not available, she said. Zw icker d is cus s e d h is concerns, as well as issues raised in the New Jersey Assembly, about voting during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Everybody is aware of the
encourage you to keep that Princeton Historical Society hope alive. It was a really Launches History@Home inspiring year. I got to ride At the end of March, the alongside these democracy Historical Society of Princwarriors who got to work recent disaster in Wiscon- building the kind of democ- eton (HSP) launched a series of digital activities and content sin,” he said, noting that in racy they want to live in. “ to engage homebound history Milwaukee only five of the Voicing his concern about lovers of all ages. 180 polling places were open With the temporary closure for the April 7 primary there. the “overall environment that has made voting rights The need for social dis- a political football,” Daley of the Updike Farmstead mutancing; the health of poll added, “We’ve made all of seum and suspension of walkworkers, many of whom this so partisan. We have to ing tours and other public proare elderly; and the need to do something nonpartisan grams, HSP has turned to the sanitize voting machines are to make this a fair election. internet to continue to bring among the major concerns Look at the pictures out of the past to life and explore its with in-person voting. Zwick- Wisconsin and let’s make it enduring relevance. This free er pointed out a number of a priority not to repeat that initiative, History@Home, is available on HSP’s website at pieces of legislation that had in November.” princetonhistory.org/athome. been passed in recent weeks, Zwicker, describing himself “While this is a difficult time responding to COVID-19 in the areas of health and safe- as “guardedly, cautiously op- for all of us, we are pleased ty, economics, and elections. timistic,” pointed out “oppor- to be able to provide digital tunities to get involved.” He “Time is short and your ad- urged, “Make sure people are learning opportunities and vocacy is crucial,” he urged registered to vote. Make sure some fun diversions for the in supporting three pieces of people know about the July online community,” said Eve legislation designed to pro- primary. You’d be shocked Mandel, director of programs tect voters, promote voting at how many people don’t and visitor services. “We keep by mail, allow online voter actually vote. It’s important adding content, so we encourregistration, and mandate to make people who feel dis- age people to regularly check postage-paid ballots. Mercer enfranchised know that their History@Home to see what’s new, and look for new FaceCounty pays for postage on voices are being heard.” book, Twitter, and Instagram ballots, Sollami-Covello said. In discussing the challengCiting the “horror show in es of voting during the cur- posts every day.” From the comfort and safety Wisconsin that ought to be a rent crisis, Durbin emphawarning sign for all Ameri- sized the goal to “come out of their home, people can take cans,” Daley emphasized on the other end of this bet- a virtual walking tour or view “the absolute importance of ter and stronger with univer- an online exhibition. There voting by mail,” particularly sal access to a living wage, are links to explore digitized in the context of the dangers health care, education, af- photographs, documents, of in-person voting during fordable housing, jobs, and and newspapers illuminating Princeton history. History stothe current pandemic. a voice in our democracy.” ries are posted to HSP’s social Daley went on to describe “It’s disgraceful what’s how for his book, published happening with the lack of media accounts daily, under just last month, he spent a leadership in Washington,” #historyathome. A video resource on Hisyear traveling around the she said. “It’s demoraliztory@Home is the NY-Emmy country researching democTown Topics Ad — 04/22/20 ing, and hopefully tonight nominated video series, “It racy movements in different will help us to lift ourselves 1/4 page color ad 5.125" wideHappened X 8" highHere: for New $200Jersey.” states, from Utah, Missouri, up from that demoralizing Short narratives about NJ’s and Michigan to North Da- place.” She urged all the remarkable history include six kota and Florida. virtual forum listeners and “I know hope can be hard participants to help get out Princeton-related topics, such as Paul Robeson, Albert Einto come by in these days the vote. stein, and the Ten Crucial Days of isolation and social dis—Donald Gilpin of the Revolutionary War. tance,” he said, “but let me
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Parents can also find handson Princeton history projects to supplement students’ remote learning. Each activity features real historic photographs and documents. All ages will enjoy digital jigsaw puzzles featuring historic images from HSP’s collection. As part of this initiative, HSP is also encouraging people to document and share their perspectives on this historic pandemic’s impact. Sharing photographs, recording observations in a Google Form, or keeping a journal are all ways to add to the historical record. These contributions will tell the story of current events to those in the future and aid them in understanding this challenging time. For those looking for other ways to help, History@Home includes a list of transcription initiatives. Volunteers can transcribe documents for a variety of institutions, including the Smithsonian, National Archives, and the New York Public Library. The Library of Congress’ project focuses on documents relating to women’s suffrage, as 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. “We feel it is important for us to continue pursuing our history education mission, especially during these challenging times,” said Izzy Kasdin, HSP’s executive director. “History reminds us that we have faced tough times as a community before and shows us the resilience of the human spirit. History is a source of hope for us at the Historical Society right now, and we would like for it to provide inspiration and courage to the broader community.” For more information, visit princetonhistory.org.
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and health officials are beginning to look to the post-surge future. “Locally our office of emergency management is beginning to discuss these options as well,” Grosser said. He noted that the first phase of post-surge would involve a gradual movement away from reliance on physical distancing as the primary tool for controlling future spread. He emphasized, “To do this we need better data to identify areas of spread and the rate of exposure and immunity in the population; improvements in state and local health care system capabilities, public health infrastructure for early outbreak identification, case containment, and adequate medical supplies; and therapeutic, prophylactic, and preventive treatments and betterinformed medical interventions that give us the tools to protect the most vulnerable people and help rescue those who may become very sick.” Grosser cited a Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security study that called for thousands of additional paid or volunteer contact tracers as well as $3.6 billion in funding to state and territorial health departments in order to conduct contact tracing effectively, safely isolate those who are sick, and quarantine exposed contacts.
“More resources provided to public health will reduce the time it takes to bring the United States out of this pandemic,” Grosser wrote in an email. He emphasized the extraordinary resources available to the PHD with a Board of Health led by Dr. George DiFerdinando providing guidance, policy evaluation, and best practices. “Par ticipating in daily morning briefing calls and weekly updates to the Board of Health, Dr. DiFerdinando is the community’s doctor leading the town through this unprecedented time,” Grosser added. He also noted the importance of Princeton University’s shared resources and expertise in the community. Due to COVID-19 testing that is backed up for several days and the fact that the state is testing only symptomatic residents, the total numbers of reported cases may not be entirely reliable. Grosser noted, “We are aware that the actual number of COVID-19 infections far surpasses those confirmed case numbers, locally, in New Jersey, and across the nation. As a result, antibody testing is going to prove extremely useful in demonstrating who has some type of antibodies or potential protection from COVID-19.” For more information visit princetoncovid.org or covid19.nj.gov. —Donald Gilpin
County Community College John Cifelli, the winery’s Foundation Awards Grants and social services. “The Community Foun- (MCCC) Board of Trustees general manager. “They’re To Several Area Nonprofits
The Princeton Area Community Foundation has announced its initial round of COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund grants, totaling nearly $700,000 to more than 30 nonprofits. “This crisis is having a devastating impact on our most vulnerable communities,” said Jeffrey M. Vega, president and CEO. “As a philanthropic leader in this region, we knew we had to act quickly to help our local nonprofits, and we are so grateful for the support we received from other community leaders to help us create this fund.” The Community Foundation is partnering with local philanthropists, private foundations, and area companies to support a CO V ID -19 Relief and Recovery Fund to respond to both immediate and longterm needs of nonprofits in the region. To date, more than $1.5 million has been raised, but more funds will be required because the needs in the community are much greater. So far, more than $2 million in funding has been requested. The $694,644 in unrestricted funding awarded in the initial round of grants will be provided primarily to organizations working on food insecurity, mental health, homelessness and rental assistance support,
dation was established almost 30 years ago because our founder realized that in places where philanthropy thrives, communities thrive,” said Eleanor Horne, Community Foundation trustee and chair of the Committee on Impact. “This fund provides local donors with a trusted resource to distribute their charitable dollars. It is designed to be flexible and nimble, so we can quickly help the nonprofits that are providing vital services to our communities during this crisis.” Grant applications are accepted daily and grants will be awarded weekly. Among the organizations awarded grants so far are The Blue Bears, Corner House, HomeFront, Mercer Street Friends, Princeton Nursery School, The Princeton Children’s Fund, Princeton Senior Resource Center, The Rescue Mission of Trenton, and Trenton A rea S oup Kitchen. The Community Foundation is reviewing additional grant applications, which continue to be submitted daily. To make a gift to the Fund, visit www.pacf.org.
Community College Tuition Slashed by 20 Percent
To h elp s t u d e nt s a n d their families under financial strain due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mercer
has approved a 20 percent reduction in tuition for all summer 2020 classes. “We k now t he COV ID crisis has hit families hard, and it is our responsibility to help so that our students do not delay or defer their education,” said MCCC President Dr. Jianping Wang. “We want our students to stay on track on their path to academic success, and ready to join the workforce as soon as this health crisis is over.” MCCC moved to remote operations on March 13 following Gov. Phil Murphy’s declaration of a public health emergency, and as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, has made the decision to deliver summer classes via remote platforms. The summer semesters at MCCC have either a 12-week term, or t wo s i x- we ek ter m s. Classes begin on May 18, and June 30 for the laterstarting six-week term. MCCC was already one of the most affordable options for a college education in the region, but with the reduction to $162.65 a credit hour for in-county and a 20 percent reduction for out-ofcounty and out-of-state residents, it will be one of the lowest in New Jersey. “Affordability and accessibility have always been our goals at Mercer County Community College, and at no time has that been more important than now,” said Mark Matzen, chairman of the MCCC Board of Trustees. “When we emerge from this pandemic, we will do so with our eyes on the future, never having lost sight of the needs of our students.” Registration for summer 2020 terms is now open with registration, counseling, and advising all available either online or via remote platforms. More information is available atwww.mccc. edu/enroll.
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Friends of Washington Crossing Park Membership Drive
The nonprofit Friends of Washington Crossing Park (PA) kicked off its annual membership drive on April 1. This is the time for current members to renew and new members to join. Membership benefits vary depending on the level but may include free tours, free admission to living history events, special program d is cou nt s, i nv it at ion to members-only events, gift shop discounts, and early access to signature events. Proceeds from the membership program benefit the Friends’ mission of preserving and promoting the history of Washington Crossing Historic Park. For m or e i n for m at ion about the membership program or to join, visit WashingtonCrossingPark.org/ membership. All memberships are valid from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021.
H u n t e r d o n C o u n t y ’s Un ionv i l le Vi n e yard s i s donating all profits from sales of Dry Riesling in the months of April and May to support front line health care workers in the battle against COVID-19. The winery will purchase lunches and other requested items for the nurses and doctors tending to COVID-19 cases at hospitals across the region. “It’s important to let our health care professionals On April 15, at 7:30 p.m., know that they have support police located a 2020 Dodge from their communities out- Durango in a lot on State Road side the hospital walls,” said with no tires. Upon making contact with the owner, it was determined that all four tires were stolen from the vehicle. On April 14, at 6:22 p.m., a resident of Brook Stone Drive reported that someone withdrew $3,800 from their checking account without their authorization. The suspect forged the victim’s signature and used a fraudulent N.Y. driver’s license to commit the theft. On April 11, at 4:10 p.m., a Princeton Soccer Experience caller reported that while on a virtual streaming applicaYour local dedicated tion with 30 people between soccer store the ages of 15-22, someone hacked into the passcode-re190 Witherspoon Street, stricted live feed and displayed Princeton a pornographic image for 10 seconds and shouted profan609.580.1924 ity. This action is known as www.princetonse.com “Zoom Bombing.”
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Today, make more hand sanitizer, at Constance Fee, who heads people are buying it at exorbitant least until the University’s curthe Westminster Foundation, prices, if they can find the virus- rent supply of ethanol runs out, said the nonprofit has increased and bacteria-killing substance but possibly even beyond that. its efforts to block the relocation. at all. “We want to use what we “We have not given up by any To help alleviate the shortage, have,” Jacobs said, “but we are means,” she said. “Our efforts a group of Rider science faculty open to working with people have intensified during the pan- are working together to produce who have chemicals, sterile stordemic crisis. We have no inten- hand sanitizer in the University’s age containers, and even equiption of backing down or giving general chemistry lab and donat- ment to donate. That would help up.” ing it to local hospitals. Recently, us contribute to smaller commu—Anne Levin their first 10-liter batch of hand nity organizations who, like hossanitizer was delivered to Capi- pitals, play a huge role in keep- TACKLING A SHORTAGE: Rider University chemistry faculty members are working to proMemorial Day Parade tal Health Medical Center in ing our community healthy and duce hand sanitizer in the University’s general chemistry lab and are donating it to local (Photo courtesy of Rider University) Hopewell. safe but are too often neglected.” hospitals. Is Canceled for 2020 The Spirit of Princeton’s An“Everyone wishes they could nual Memorial Day Parade, do something right now, even scheduled for May 23, has been just to stay busy and have a purcanceled for 2020. pose,” said Dr. Jamie Ludwig, an Plans are for this annual salute assistant professor of chemistry. to all those who have served the “I hope this will be helpful.” nation to return in May 2021. Ludwig produced the batch No decision has been made yet at the urging of Dr. Danielle as to Spirit of Princeton’s Flag Jacobs, an associate professor Day Ceremony scheduled for of chemistry. Jacobs had seen June 15. news reports of facilities retoolThe Memorial Day Parade and ing to meet the demand of the commemoration ceremony are hand sanitizer shortage. Last financed by the Spirit of Prince- month, the U.S. Department of ton, a charitable nonprofit group Health and Human Services, in of local residents dedicated to concert with other government bringing the community together agencies, lifted restrictions to enthrough a variety of civic events, courage some individuals, such including the Memorial Day Pa- as licensed pharmacists, and orrade, Flag Day Ceremony, and ganizations, such as distilleries, to create their own batches. Acathe Veterans Day Ceremony. 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Program were major contributors to the preservation project. The Municipality of Princeton, in addition to contributing acquisition funds, played a key role in facilitating the purchase. The D&R Greenway Land Trust also contributed funds towards the project. “The fact that we were ultimately able to protect this land and the Mountain Brook is a testament to citizen action and the work of our staff,” said Jim Waltman, executive director of the Watershed. Wendy Mager, the president of FOPOS, said she immediately felt that, as the steward of Mountain Lakes Preserve, FOPOS should try to help protect this property. The property had been a part of a larger parcel, the other segment of which was developed. “There were a lot of issues associated with that, and we didn’t want to see that repeated,” Mager said. “Members of the Ridgeview Conservancy are very passionate and persuasive, and I knew that the Watershed was involved. It sounded like a really good project. There just wasn’t any way that FOPOS would not be a part of it.” Mager spoke to The Watershed Institute and Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert. “They saw the case for preservation as well, both to protect the water resource, which is the Watershed’s core mission, and to protect the town’s investment in dredging Mountain Lake several years ago to remove decades of accumulated silt,” Mager said. “One thing I learned from the
Princeton environmental inventory is how damaging disturbance is to wetlands, and how it tends to cause a lot of siltation. It just seemed like it would really be a shame to have this property be developed now, and have the stream degraded and a lot of silt flow down — especially after the big project that was done to repair it.” Ridgeview Conservancy raised over $100,000 towards the cost of acquiring the property. Residents on Ridgeview Road donated, and the D & R Greenway contributed $15,000, recognizing the lot’s ecological importance to this section of the Princeton Ridge. “The lot is a vital piece of a wetland structure that extends over 20 acres,” said Lincoln Hollister, board president of Ridgeview Conservancy. “It provides critical habitat and serves as an important wildlife corridor for a wide range of species, including the red-shouldered hawk, which is endangered in New Jersey. It also supports much-needed links between preserved lands in the Ridgeview Woods, Mountain Lake, and Woodfield Preserve.” Green Acres is contributing a total of $250,000 in matching grants towards this acquisition project which will be distributed among The Watershed Institute ($150,000), FOPOS ($50,000), and the Municipality of Princeton ($50,000). The property will be jointly managed by FOPOS, The Watershed Institute, and the Ridgeview Conservancy, with the town creating two parking spaces for visitors along Ridgeview Road using money
from the Open Space Tax Fund. David Cohen, Princeton Council President, said : “Council generally likes to see investment of municipal funds for open space preservation going to tracts that will be available to all residents for enjoyment of our precious remaining unspoiled lands. Creating these parking spaces ensures that anyone from any part of town can safely come and experience the benefits of this acquisition.” Plans call for a low-profile, low-impact trail on the property from Ridgeview Road to a point in the small uplands area from which people can observe birds and wildlife. A few benches may be added for contemplation and observation. “It’s a very interesting area,” said Mager. “I think people might see some very interesting things. There have been bobcat sightings in the area, and a lot of bird life. It’s part of a wildlife corridor, so there is a lot to see and enjoy.” The goal is to avoid soil disturbance as much as possible, and to provide visitors with an uplifting and educational experience in a beautiful setting. “This was truly a conservation project in the deepest sense of the word, and we are grateful to the public and private institutions which have collaborated to permanently conserve this important wetland property,” said Hollister. Christopher Barr, executive director of the Conservancy, added, “Ridgeview Conservancy expresses its sincere appreciation to Liping An of Ridgeview Property, LLC, the previous owner, for allowing
the consortium to purchase the property for conservation, and for his patience as we’ve pulled together the resources to make this happen.” —Anne Levin
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Pr inceton’s Recreation Department has issued an email about the cur rent public health crisis, stating there is still uncertainty about the status of 2020 summer camps, events, or the Community Pool. “The Recreation Department staff has developed multiple layers of contingency plans for our entire summer menu of activities and we will be ready to execute these plans when/if possible,” the email reads. Responding to frequently asked questions, the department reported that full refunds or credits to residents’ accounts for future use will be made if programs are canceled. If programs start later than expected, prorated refunds or credit will be issued. The deadline for early bird pricing will be extended until further notice. Pro-rated refunds will be issued for winter or spring programs t hat were cut short due to COVID-19. Municipal offices remain closed, but the department can be contacted by email at recreation@princetonnj. gov, or for online registration at https ://register. communitypass.net / princeton. Forms and paperwork can be left in the department’s secure drop box, to the right of the office door at 380 Witherspoon Street.
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The next meeting of the Princeton Merchants Association (PMA), via Zoom, is scheduled for Thursday, April 23 at 10 a.m. All are invited to take part. Topics will include: Justin Balik of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority leading a talk on “What’s Ahead for the State of New Jersey?”; an update from Tigers for Nassau, a student-led initiative focused on pro bono consulting opportunities; “What Does Reopening Look Like?,” in which members of the business community are asked if they have begun thinking about reopening and have creative ideas or emerging best practices to share; and “What Do Small Businesses Need to Hear About,” in which members of the local business community are asked what are their top concerns. For more information, visit princetonmerchants.org or email jsteward@princeton. edu.
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Concierge Medicine
There’s a new trend in healthcare, and it’s gaining momentum in our area. By Sarah Emily Gilbert (Originally published in Princeton Magazine) Dr. Barbara A. Brown (left) and Dr. Lynne B. Kossow of Princeton Lifestyle Medicine.
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or the past few years, Dr. Lynne B. Kossow and Dr. Barbara A. Brown of Princeton Lifestyle Medicine have offered their patients far more than the traditional primary care practice. Most doctors see 25-30 patients a day for an average of 15 minutes, but Drs. Kossow and Brown see six to eight patients a day for up to an hour. In addition to providing treatment for acute illnesses, the doctors act as their clients’ healthcare coaches through Lifestyle Medicine, a scientific approach to patient wellness by effecting changes in areas such as diet, physical activity, and stress management. With the current shortage of primary care physicians and the abundance of high volume practices, this type of individualized attention is rare. However, by switching to a concierge format, doctors like Kossow and Brown are able to practice medicine that consists of this broad-spectrum care. Concierge medicine, also known as retainer-based medicine, is an umbrella term for private medical care wherein patients pay an out-of-pocket fee in exchange for enhanced care. Born in the 1990s, concierge medicine was once thought of as a service for the wealthy that charged patients a lofty fee for luxury medicine. In recent years, it has evolved to accommodate patients across all income brackets, leading to expanding interest among patients and their primary care doctors. According to a survey released by the American Academy of Private Physicians at the AAPP 2015 Fall Summit, more than 45 percent of 862 independent physicians would consider a concierge or similar membership model in the next three years. This may be due in part to our aging population needing increased and varied medical services, leading to an imbalanced patient/doctor ratio. The implementation of the Affordable Care Act has increased the number of insured patients, putting a further strain on primary care doctors. As a result, physicians are often unable to dedicate enough time to each patient. In the hopes of increasing both job and patient satisfaction in a financially sustainable way, primary physicians like Dr. Kossow and Dr. Brown are looking toward concierge medicine. “Where conventional medicine is failing is in the prevention and reversal of chronic diseases that are becoming an epidemic in the United States today,” explain the doctors. “The current insurance model is built upon a problembased economic reimbursement that encourages doctors to address medical problems very quickly. This leads to most doctors rushing to see 25-30 patients per day in order to make ends meet…This is not how we have ever practiced. We always want to have the time to address the root cause of diseases that are preventable today.” Lifestyle Medicine is a 21st century approach to healthcare that consolidates the very best characteristics of traditional medicine with the profound impact of lifestyle behaviors on health. As our program grew, it became readily apparent to us that integrating Lifestyle Medicine into our internal medicine practice was the best way for us to continue to provide exceptional care. We feel that the concierge model is the only way to effectively do that.
Concierge medical practices come in various forms, including those that reject insurance plans all together, but this is not the case for Princeton Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Kossow and Dr. Brown accept insurance for all covered medical services. In addition, their patients pay an annual fee of $1,500 for the Lifestyle Medicine Concierge program, which gives them access to an elevated level of care. Trained at the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine at Harvard Medical School, the doctors are at the vanguard of their field, having lectured about their practice development model at The Institute of Lifestyle Medicine Conference in 2015. They are also members of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the American College of Physicians. They are among the first physicians to become board certified in Lifestyle Medicine, as well as maintaining their board certifications in internal medicine. Dr. Kossow and Dr. Brown’s practice is unique in that it offers patients comprehensive conventional medical care combined with lifestyle counseling. Patients interested in a natural approach to disease prevention are provided in-depth, individualized coaching based on their needs. The doctors can assist with everything from quitting smoking to creating a manageable diet and exercise plan. According to the doctors, this is an evidence-based practice that has been shown to prevent, reverse, or slow down heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure, diabetes, dementia, and some cancers. The concierge model offers Princeton Lifestyle Medicine patients additional benefits including access to the doctors’ emails, cell phone numbers, and private phone line, extended patient office visits, a one-hour consultation, and same or next day appointments. As a result, patients see Drs. Kossow and Brown not only as accomplished medical doctors, but health advocates, mentors, and even friends. “Our practice structure allows us to spend more time educating our patients about what may be going on with them medically,” the doctors explain. “We are better able to work with them as partners in their care and advocate for them with their specialists or if they are in the hospital. We provide tremendous support and guidance to them and their caretakers or family. We are happy to have this enhanced communication with our patients. It allows us to make social visits when they are hospitalized at the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro so that we can stay in close touch while they are receiving care.” Concierge practices like Princeton Lifestyle Medicine focus the healthcare system on its most vital component: the patient-doctor relationship. The model emphasizes quality care instead of quick care, benefitting both parties. Dr. Brown and Kossow are now board certified as specialists in the practice of Lifestyle Medicine and are the only physicians in the Princeton area who are board certified in both Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. As leaders in both concierge and Lifestyle medicine, it comes as no surprise that Dr. Kossow and Dr. Brown are at the forefront of this effort, bringing Princeton into the future of healthcare.
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Thank you for highlightGRACE SINDEN ing one example — the innovative partnership among the Ridgeview Circle Princeton Public Schools, Send Hunger Packing Princeton (SHUPPrinceton), and other allies who are working together to try to ensure that none of our school children go hungry. Academic research provides compelling evidence of the To the Editor: damage hunger causes by making it much more difficult for I write this letter to show my total support for Mark Freda students to concentrate and learn. In normal times, a key as the next mayor of Princeton. I support Mark because I mission for our public schools is to provide free or reduced- know him to be one of the most dedicated and responsible price meals to the 14 percent of our student body who faces people I have met; one who has demonstrated throughout food insecurity. SHUPPrinceton has played a critical role most of his life his love and devotion to Princeton — as by supplementing the district’s efforts, providing many of evidenced by the service he has given while a member of these students with free meals over the weekends, when the Princeton Fire Department and the Princeton First schools are not in session. Aid Squad — all without any sign of grandiosity. Some of With the onset of the current pandemic, our community you may not know him, but there is a good chance that he faces even greater challenges. This partnership has quickly knows you because of some helpful service he has given. scaled its response, distributing weekday and weekend I know of which I speak when I say that Mark is the best breakfast and lunches to over 500 students who are now person for this job because I had the opportunity to work learning from home, by using district buses, bus drivers, very closely with Mark for 13 years when we both served and transportation aides. SHUPPrinceton has greatly ex- on Princeton Borough Council. I saw up close his ability panded its efforts — with the support of the community, to work with others during our many “back and forth” disit is now including dinners for these students and their cussions when important decisions had to be made based caregivers as part of this distribution. on what was in the best interest of Princeton Borough; Thank you to all the heroes involved in keeping our chil- I witnessed his ability to lead without force or offending dren fed and focused on learning during this unprecedent- others when I was fire commissioner and he was very aced crisis. Your example provides inspiration for all of us. tive in the Fire Department; I know that he has the steady GREGORY STANKIEWICZ hand when reacting to situations before they become out Jefferson Road of control; and I know him to be a man of few words who delivers lots of positive action. These are qualities that one can appreciate from their leaders. Mark is committed to making Princeton the best it can be for all of us. I hope you will join me and support him To the Editor: as our next mayor of Princeton. Princeton is taking a great step forward in reducing its MILDRED T. TROTMAN impact on the planet through the new Princeton ComWitherspoon Street munity Renewable Energy program. This program is a win-win for us all as it will increase demand for supply from regional renewable sources such as wind turbines, hydropower, and solar arrays and will save us each a few dollars. One of the most exciting aspects of this particular To the Editor, program is its regional renewable supply lessening the use I write to recognize and acknowledge the positive and of fossil fuels by an expected 50 percent. 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To the Editor: Community Options is a nationally based nonprofit organization founded in 1989 by Robert Stack. The mission is to develop housing and employment for people with significant levels of disability. During this COVID-19 crisis Community Options has been mandated to close all its adult programs and programs for students with disabilities who attend community-based work activities. During a time when our nonprofit struggles to provide needed care to persons with disabilities in group homes in central New Jersey, it is so refreshing to receive assistance from an unexpected philanthropist. You can imagine our surprise to find the Haldeman Ford/ Subaru GM, Greg Hritz, dropping off a check for $25,000. While their industry is struggling with the challenges of COVID-19, they remembered our direct care staff providing care to people with disabilities in group homes with such a generous contribution. ROBERT STACK President and CEO, Community Options Princeton
steps we take at this time are vitally important to securing the organization’s future. By safeguarding our financial position now, we also improve our capacity to open our doors and stages for employees, audiences, students and community partners as soon as it is safe to do so. We believe these difficult but necessary decisions will put us in a stable position when we are able to resume our programming and bring audiences back to McCarter in the months ahead. McCarter has been a vital theatrical home for more than 90 years. We have maintained that by presenting and nurturing some of the most important artists, their stories and their ideas. Until we are able to reopen, we will tell these stories and engage our audiences as best we can through McCarter@Home — our virtual classroom and performance space. With the support of our community, we look forward to the day when our stages come alive, and we can gather once again to create the human connections we so desperately need and desire. On behalf of the entire McCarter Theatre Center family, we wish you all good health and optimism in the days to come. ROBERT J. CARUSO President, McCarter Board of Trustees
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It’s All About Continuity — A National Library Week Visit from Dudley Carlson
“F
ind Your Place at the Library,” the theme for National Library Week, April 19-25, was chosen before the pandemic forced most libraries to temporarily close their doors. The American Library Association’s animated lighthouse logo cleverly puts the in-home alternative “Find the Library at Your Place” simultaneously in play through the flashing of the lighthouse beacon. With each flash of the beam, the silhouette of a sailboat appears headed toward the lighthouse while a library user can be seen in a tiny window near the top of the tower. That little sailboat flashes me back to third grade and the library activity in which the number of books you read was indicated by the progress of your miniature ship or car or train or fire engine on a large prominently displayed chart. For me the most evocative image in the ALA logo isn’t the lighthouse, it’s the sailboat. Before you’re aware of such things as symbols and metaphors, you’re already playing the game; with each book you finish, the ship with your name on it moves closer to the goal. While the idea may have been to put a competitive charge into reading, what happened in my case was a merging of reading, identity, and motion: the more you read the farther you travel, guided, in effect, by that lighthouse beacon. It was more about going places than finding a place in the library or finishing more books than anyone else. School Bus Luck It’s not easy to visualize the particular librarian who witnessed my progress on the vehicular reading chart, perhaps because for the first three grades I lived within walking distance of both the school and the library. Fourth grade was a new world. Instead of walking through a neighborhood I knew almost as well as I did my own home, I began every weekday morning on a misty, twisty, circuitous, fascinatingly unfathomable school bus ride to and from Poplar Grove, a two-room schoolhouse in the country. No more library, no more librarians, and no indoor toilets. I suppose you could call the bald, grizzled, grumpy driver of that daily storybook bus ride a sort of substitute librarian, except that he rarely said a word and seemed to take a grim pleasure in the screaming sound the bus made when he downshifted or hit the brakes. It seemed that the only librarian presence I could count on was a teacher with an excellent reading voice and a kindly manner who read out loud to us from Little House on the Prairie on snowy winter afternoons when the howling of the wind in the book coincided with
sound of the wind outside and it seemed that we were in the book, that life and make-believe had become one element. It’s Bookmobile Day The closest thing to an actual, card-carrying librarian arrived every other week in the form of Bloomington’s Monroe County Library bookmobile, and since the ALA has declared today, Wednesday, April 22, Bookmobile Day, I’ve been looking at the photo gallery and video of bookmobile history on the library’s website. The librarian’s name was Lois and according to the video’s voiceover, she began in 1929 when the bookmobile was a Ford Model A truck “capable of crossing the swollen creeks and muddy roads of the then much more rural Monr o e C o u n t y .” S h e’s s a i d t o have visited 72 schools ever y five weeks, loaning out as many as 5000 books each month until she retired in 1967. There’s a photo from 1948 showing the middleaged woman I remember standing beside her library on wheels, both sides open, book-filled shelves in view, kids flocking around, and a glimpse of a red-brick facade in the background resembling Poplar Grove. If my favored daydream in those days was making off with the school bus and driving all over the U.S.A. having adventures, one of my alternate choices was driving a bookmobile for a living. The book/motion/occupation equation played out in the sixties when I drove a textbook-laden company car as a publisher’s college traveler, my route ranging from New Orleans to Fargo, Kansas to Kentucky. Flash forward to the millennium and I’m driving a Honda CRV teeming with books all over Princeton and points east and west picking up and transporting donations for the annual Friends of the Princeton Library Sale. Just saying those words Friends and Books brings me to the person whose email actually inadvertently set this column in motion even before I realized it was National Library Week.
Hello from Dudley Carlson When I close my eyes trying to picture the “librarian presence” of the fourth grade teacher with the excellent reading voice and the kindly manner, I keep seeing the smiling face of Princeton’s legendary children’s librarian Dudley Carlson. I don’t use the word “legendary” lightly. According to the text of the 2011 Association for Library Service to Children’s (ALSC) Distinguished Service Award, “during the 25 years she worked for the Princeton Public Library (1973-1998), she enriched the lives of thousands of local children by connecting them with books and instilling in them a love of reading. Her outstanding service to the families of Princeton and the people of New Jersey earned her a 1991 Governor’s Award, and the Albert Einstein Education Award, from the New Jersey Congress of Parents and Teachers.” T h at D u d l e y is still all about connecting us with books is apparent in an April 9 email f r o m Po r t o l a , California, that begins “Greeti n g s f r om t h e past.” Both books she recommends are, as she puts it, “filtered through the lens of a busy life in California” during “the time of coronavirus.” Of David Quammen’s 2012 book Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic (“a riveting history of recent epidemic and pandemic infections, referencing great plagues but focusing on the 20th and 21st centuries”), she says, “I’m a slow reader and am only halfway through, but it has kept me sane between bouts of hand-washing, disinfecting groceries and packages, adapting to shortages, meeting via Zoom, and taking walks with my husband while keeping careful distance from anyone else. If you’re looking for a prescient book that we all should have read and recommended to our elected officials in 2012 and every year since, this is it.”
At the opposite extreme, but more familiar to parents and children who knew her, is “a little book” she’s been sending to “kids of all ages” in her family: All Alone (1981) by Kevin Henke, “a perfect book for this time of separation and, for many, boredom: a challenge to look around and within and to discover.” When she noted that Henke was this year’s recipient of the ALSC Children’s Literature Legacy Award (formerly the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award) for his lifetime contributions to children’s literature, I thought again of my fourth grade teacher reading Little House on the Prairie to the classroom on snowy winter afternoons. Local Color Describing her post-retirement adjustment to northern California, Dudley writes, “Even the chickadees here are a different species from those in the east, and I think of the seasons as reversed. In our Bay Area neighborhood, the grass begins to green up in December and grows greener until May, when it browns off and remains brown (or ‘golden,’ as the natives have it) until the rains return in late fall. “So, feeling as if I were going back to kindergarten and starting over, I began learning about this environment (my dad was a biologist) and about emergency preparedness (we live, literally, 500 feet from the San Andreas Fault). Birding, which was always an interest, has become a passion, and preparedness morphed into wildfire understanding and defense. And though I’ve followed children’s books with interest (they’re still my only gift to new babies and children among friends and family), support local libraries and have done bits of volunteer work involving both, my library connection is slender to nonexistent except as a user.” f course there’s no such thing as a “slender to nonexistent library connection” between Princeton and Dudley Carlson. It’s all about continuity, and so in a follow-up email she writes that she neglected to say “what a great storyteller” David Quammen is. “One reason I enjoy all of his work is that he weaves together the threads of any story — birds, disease, whatever — in a way that is satisfyingly literary and, though scientifically reliable, also highly approachable. He talks to excellent sources and makes them characters in the stories he tells, and the reader learns while experiencing the ‘thrill of the chase.’ I hope you’ll enjoy it when there’s time — if ever there’s spare time again!” —Stuart Mitchner
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The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) invites the greater Princeton community and friends worldwide to listen to its music, then respond creatively, tapping into the poet, painter, and writer within. As outlined on the orchestra’s latest online activity page “Be Inspired,” (princetonsymphony.org/homepso/be-inspired) visitors can listen to one of the PSO’s weekly featured recordings, consider the emotional impact of the music, and let it lead to an outward expression of feelings or memory it evokes. If desired, participants can send in their art, poetry, and/or prose for possible publication on the webpage and/or as a post on social media.
or location requirements,” said PSO Executive Director Marc Uys. “One of the truly incredible things about the music we all love is its ability to elicit an emotional response, usually unique to each of us because of our individual histories. Sharing these personal responses expressed through other media is a wonderful way to enrich each other’s experience of the same music, and a way for us to connect during this time of isolation.” There are no deadlines or fees for entry, and the orchestra stresses that this is not a contest, but a way of celebrating the interconnectedness of the arts and the resiliency of the creative spirit. Completed works in for mats of J PEG, PNG,
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New Early Childhood Director for Music Makers
Trenton Music Makers has announced that on May 1, Teaching Artist Kelsey Swanson will become its Early Childhood Program Director, succeeding the program’s founder, Ronnie Ragen.
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Mann and Ludwig in “McCarter LIVE” Event
On Friday, April 24 at 4:30 p.m., playwright Ken Ludwig joins McCarter Theatre Center’s Artistic Director and Resident Playwright Emily Mann in a moderated conversation about their mutual loves for the works of William Shakespeare and Ludwig’s book, How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare. The event is offered through McCarter@HOME. Ludwig is the author of the plays Lend Me a Tenor, Crazy For You, Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, and Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery. To pose a question for Ludw ig and Mann to be asked, email it to askus @ mccarter.org with the subject heading : [ Ken, Emily, and Shakespeare.] The event is free and open to all, but donations to McCarter Theatre Center are always appreciated. McCar ter is par tnering with Labyrinth Books on purchases of Ludwig’s book. The store is offering a 10 percent discount on phone orders Tuesday–Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (609) 497-1600 #/ext. 1. All phone orders ship for free in the continental U.S. McCarter @ HOME is an online platform for archival footage, new content, and oppor t unities to engage through classes, readings, and virtual programming. This “digital stage” will showcase highlights from McCarter’s theater and presented series platforms, its Princeton University collab-
orations, education classes, and community readings. It will feature recent press and links to artists and performers who are featured regularly on McCarter’s stages, and who will return in the future. Each week an email will highlight upcoming classes, artists-in-conversation, behind the scenes interviews, and opportunities to participate. V i s i t .m c c a r te r.o r g fo r more information about the April 24 event.
Summer Shakespeare Camps Now Accepting Registrations
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey in Madison is currently accepting registrations for the 2020 summer session of Summer Shakespeare, which are theatre camps for ages 10-18. Payments will not be processed until May 15, but it is possible to sign up in advance. The camps include Junior Corps, ages 10 -14 ; Senior Corps, ages 14-18; and You ng Sha kespeareans, ages 14-18. “As one student told us, ‘I can do Shakespeare, now I can do anything,” the organization quotes on its website. The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is based at the Kirby Theatre on the campus of Drew University in Madison. It is the state’s largest professional theatre company dedicated to the presentation of Shakespeare’s canon and other classic dramatic entertainments. If date changes for the summer sessions are necessary due to the COVID-19 crisis, registrants will be contacted before any payments are finalized. For further information, email Education@ShakespeareNJ.org.
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Kelsey Swanson Ragen, the founder of Trenton Music Makers’ Music for the Very Young, launched the program in 2000 in the wake of the landmark Abbott v. Burke decision, which brought universal Pre-K to Trenton. In the intervening 21 years, thousands of Trenton preschoolers have engaged in high-quality music and movement in their schools, hundreds of preschools teachers have received mentorship in building a musical classroom, and parents have joined their children for Family Music Parties at school, and played music games at home with the books and recordings they receive as part of the program.
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Swanson joined the team as project coordinator in 2015, when Trenton Music Makers was selected by PNC Bank as a partner in its Trenton Makes – WORDS! program. Toget her w it h teaching artists from The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey, and the New Jersey State Museum, Swanson helped young children and their parents discover the joy of new words, in a collaboration that used music, science, and multicultural adventures to support vocabulary development and kindergarten readiness. With the conclusion of that three-year project, she built on her previous success as a teacher with Music Together, and with the Princeton Montessori School by joining the teaching artists bringing Music for the Very Young to Trenton children. Since 2018 she has taught classes at Carolyn Stokes Preschool, Children First Academy, and Mercer County CYO Preschool, and she will continue to teach while serving as program director. “We are so fortunate to have such a strong team member to whom I can pass the baton,” said Ragen. “Already known and respected by most of our school partners, beloved by the children and their families and trusted by her colleagues, the transition to Kelsey’s leadership will be nearly seamless. The future for MVY is bright.” Music for the Very Young: Music, Movement and Literacy was created in collaboration with Trenton Public Schools’ Office of Early Childhood Programs and Music Together, and first operated in partnership with the Puerto Rican Community Day Care Center. It has won a national Mattel Foundation award for excellence in early childhood literacy (the first music-based program ever to have won this award), and was also the participant with the Trenton Public Schools
HONORING VOLUNTEERS: Maureen Connolly-Hersh, right, of West Windsor is one of five individuals recognized as a Volunteer of the Year by the West Windsor Arts Council for their commitment to both the arts and the community.
West Windsor Arts Council Celebrates Volunteers
To mark National Volunteer Week, the West Windsor Arts Council (WWAC) is recognizing the more than 135 individuals who help the organization through furthering the arts. WWAC volunteers help in many ways from organizing and running exhibitions, to event support, fundraising, serving on advisory committees, and by providing leadership through board membership. The most recent volunteer project at WWAC is to make masks for medical support staff dealing w ith COVID-19. Called the “WWArts
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High School Nor th, has volunteered over 75 hours since the spring of 2019, helping at fundraisers, art exhibitions, theater classes, summer camp, many events including Winter Warm Up, and most recently at the first Tin Ceiling Presents concert. Kundu, a sophomore at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North, started as a volunteer in the summer of 2019. She was a part of the Summer Friday Afternoon Crew and also helped at various events including art show receptions, performance of the Out of this World Performance Troupe, Winter Warm Up, Artisan Market, Autumn Arts Afternoon, Food Truck Festival, and assisted at birthday parties. Kapoor, a junior at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South, began volunteering in July of 2019 and quickly became a regular at WWAC events. She has helped at art show receptions, open houses, the art project table at the Food Truck Festival, the Summer Friday Afternoon Crew, and the summer camp aftercare program. For more information, visit www.westwindsorarts.org/ volunteer.
WWAC Offers Art Classes from Home
This spring, you can enjoy many of the award-winning arts classes offered by West Windsor Arts Council right from home. With the arts center temporarily closed to limit the spread of COVID-19, its teaching artists quickly adapted their curriculum to an online format. Here are just some of the classes and workshops to be offered online: Adult Classes: Doodling Meet- Up, Chinese Brush Painting, Brilliant Watercolors, Digital Photo Studio, and Art of Oil Painting. Youth Classes: Broadway Singing; Comic Book Studio; Creative Crafting; Take a Bow: Acting; Art of Color; and Digital Illustration. West Windsor Arts Council piloted the program by holding its popular Spring Break Camp online, says Kirsten Sanford, education manager of the arts center. “It’s been going great. Parents and kids both appreciate having structured activity while the kids are out of school this week, and it gave us a chance to adjust to teaching on Zoom. “Thanks to our teaching artists thinking through all the variables, such as making sure everyone had the right supplies and alternatives, the transition was pretty seamless.” To ensure a secure online experience, ever y Zoom class is password protected. “Of course we look forward to being back in the arts center, and seeing our students in person, but we needed to find the best way to engage with our community in meaningful, educational and personally fulfilling ways,” said Aylin Green, executive director. For more infor mation, contact K irsten Sanford at kirsten@westwindsorarts. org or call (609) 716.1931.
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with the Hopewell Valley Arts Council’s “Daily Dose of Art” — ideas for small art projects to take your mind to another place (and entertain bored kids). “It is a ‘daily dose’ of art therapy to rejuvenate your soul and spark your creativity,” said Carol Lipson, HV Arts Council executive director. As an ongoing program, HV Arts Council is posting a daily project idea on its website that one can make their own. Each project requires everyday items and few supplies other than scissors, paper, glue, and markers or paint. “This isn’t about making a masterpiece, it’s about having a little fun and exploring your creativity,” said Lipson. “Try to save things like cereal boxes, paper towel tubes, and bottle tops for use on future projects. And, if you don’t have something, improvise!” The Daily Dose of Ar t will continue until schools are able to reopen and can be found at hvartscouncil. org. Follow @HVArtsCouncil on Facebook or Instagram to get Daily Dose projects right in your social media feed. Post your creations on social media #HVArtsDailyDose or email info @ hvartscouncil.org. “We hope you will have fun and start to look forward to your ‘dose of art’ each day as we heal as our community, our nation, our world,” said Lipson. For more information and additional COVID-related projects and programs, visit hvartscouncil.org.
Now, while apart, artists are coming together virtually. To share this “art while apart,” ArtSpace is creating an exhibition called Small Works from Big Hearts. At first, it’s online only. But when things become safer, they will exhibit the works “in real life.” HomeFront’s A r tSpace knows that creating art has many benefits — calming the troubled spirit, lifting one’s mood, focusing the mind, and inspiring hope. At this time, when we are all practicing social distancing, art is a refuge, now more than ever. HomeFront families residing at the Family Campus are also creating lots of artwork.
A r t s S p a c e i nv i te s t h e community to join with ArtJam artists and HomeFront artists to support them during this challenging time. The works, which are donated to HomeFront, will be for sale and 100 percent of proceeds will benefit HomeFront’s ArtSpace programs. A r t may b e s ubm it te d through May 8. There will be an ongoing sneak peak of submissions through May 10, when the complete exhibition goes live at www. artjamnj.org. For info, full details and prospectus, visit artjamnj. org/small-works-from-bighearts-exhibit-call-for-art.
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“SUMMER COLOR”: This work by Marion H. will be featured Like everyone, Artists are in “Small Works with Big Hearts,” an online exhibit to benefit home. Creating art in stu- Homefront’s ArtSpace programs. Art may be submitted through dios, on kitchen tables, wher- May 8. Visit artjamnj.org for more information. ever and whenever they can.
Bring some creativity and “MOUNTAIN LAKES RESERVOIR” This photo by Kat Kelly, taken at the Mountain Lakes Nature imagination into your time at Preserve, won first prize in the annual Friends of Princeton Open Space Give Thanks to Nature home and put some positive Photo Contest. For more information, visit fopos.org. energy out into the world
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spaces for today is clearly a specialty. Another recent project in Princeton was for clients with a young family. They wanted to create an open concept in an historic house, which had a series of small rooms and cramped spaces. The house was rejuvenated with an updated kitchen and family room, allowing cooking and homework to happen simultaneously. Antiquated bathrooms were modernized, a mud room c r e ate d , a n d l ig ht n ow floods former dark spaces. Historic elements still remain, including cabinetry and moulding, per fectly balancing past and present. Baxter Construction also fills the needs of clients in another way — as a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS). As Jim Baxter points out, “We can widen doors, put in hand rails, grab bars in showers and tubs, and add ramps, as well as other support features so that as people get older, they can continue to live in their house.” Standards of high quality, superior service, and attention to detail are key to Baxter Construction’s success. This includes pre-planning with detailed scheduling. “We strive to learn what our clients want, and we deliver. We are a team of 29 members. At Baxter Construction, we want to do what is right for our clients and for the project. From our project managers to our lead carpenters, and all of our workers, we are there to see the project through to the client’s complete satisfaction. Our clients always come first. We have built the company on this level of quality and service. “We always emphasize good project management,” he continues. “We’re a traditional builder assigning a lead carpenter and project manager on every job, every day — which helps to create peace of mind for the client. We do a very detailed estimate, and the goal is getting a clear definition of the scope of the work. We always strive to reach and exceed customers’ expectations.” Added Dimension In addition to the careful attention to the building details of the project, Baxter Construction brings an added dimension to its
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businesses within the residential construction industry recognized by GuildQuality for consistently delivering superior customer care. Another important honor for Baxter was the 2019 NARI CotY Contractor of the Year Award for its renovation of the Wojciechowicz Barn at the Updike Farmstead in Pr inceton. T he farm, which is listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places, now belongs to the Historical Society of Princeton. Volunteer Efforts Baxter Construction’s expertise has also been cited by recognition from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, Qualified Remodeler Master Design, and Chrysalis Awards, among many others. For many years, Baxter Construction has supported community organizations through its volunteer efforts with the Historical Society of Princeton, Morven Museum & Garden, the Hopewell Borough, and the Sourland Mountain Preserve, among others. T he company’s ef for ts have been greatly appreciated by those it has helped. As Izzy Kasdin, executive director of the Historical Society of Princeton, points out, “Baxter Construction is deeply committed to the local community not only through its local construction projects but also by providing essential support to a number of important local nonprofit organizations. We have come to know that Jim and the whole team at Baxter are right there when we need them, from provid-
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seconds, the seniors, whatever they did, they had three or four seats at the end. Then those guys were saying ‘can we just keep going’ and they rowed all the way down to the dam, cruised around, took breaks and just soaked it all in.” While the racing was impressive, the most memorable aspect of the day came before the boats launched when the rowers took turns reflecting on what they had gained from their experiences on the team. “T here were g uys you just think, holy cow, this is where it is for them right now,” said Hughes. “It was amazing. It was such a cool thing to be a part of and I think it really spoke to the intangible value of being on a team and having teammates. We are still really proud of what we have, even though we don’t get to race. It was honestly probably the most powerful conversation I have ever been a part of in my life.” For Hughes, soaking in that conversation inspired him to broaden his horizons. “I have always felt that the power of coaching is those intangible experiences you have with the athletes on a more daily basis,” said Hughes. “Having those learning moments is super rewarding; you are able to have elements of risk in your life that I think you don’t get in the same way when you are not in sports. I have been forced to see that there is more risk to be taken in pushing my envelope with how I think about coaching, how I try to support my athletes, and how I communicate with my athletes, how I bond a group together, and how I give them ownership and
responsibility for leading in ways that are not so defined. At Princeton everyone wants to go through steps, it is better sometimes when we leave some of that behind.” As a result, Hughes is advocating a more flexible training regimen for his rowers over the next few months. “I have given them a program which is really broad, saying these are our overarching goals and it is very different than what we would normally doing this time of year,” said Hughes. “A lot of people have started riding bikes; it is a great release to get outside. It is fun to do, it is engaging, it is challenging, and it is different.” Since there will be no racing this spring, Hughes is taking a longer range view of preparation for the 202021 campaign. “I made the decision that we are now preparing for next year; that is actually really an awesome opportunity for me as a coach because of the way our schedule is so refined,” said Hughes, whose team never even competed in 2020 as the first regatta was scheduled for late March. “Our base training block is actually kind of small for a sport that is so aerobically based. This gives us the opportunity to do a more international style program. We can look at it as a 16-month block. It truly is aerobic capacity training; that is how we discussed it as a team. We said this is an enormous opportunity for us.” While Hughes is shifting the training approach, he is keeping one program tradition intact as his rowers have dispersed around the world to wrap up the school year from home.
LAST DANCE: Members of the Princeton University men’s heavyweight crew enjoy the moment in front of their boathouse on March 12 after they held a spirited last row in their final practice of the season. Before competing against each other in a speed order, the rowers shared their thoughts, reflecting on what they gained from a season halted due to the coronavirus pandemic. “At t he star t of ever y practice, every afternoon, everybody trickles into the boat bay as they are coming down from class or whatever and by 4:40 we are all there,” explained Hughes. “We huddle up, circle up, and have a quick brief on what the day is going to be and the workout piece and one or two things about something bigger and here we go. We have kept that 4:40 meeting ever y day. We hop on Zoom for 5-10 minutes; I try to have one or two things to touch on. We have got guys all over the world. The Aussies are waking up and it is 7:00 in the morning for them which is really cool to see and inspiring. The Europeans are staying awake. It is just cool when everybody comes on, their face pops up, people are laughing a little bit and we just talk.” That upbeat mentality was a hallmark of a squad that had developed a special chemistry as it looked ahead to the spring.
“I think the seniors created a much more open environment that maybe hadn’t existed previously in some years where people had real input to give them the opportunity to be a real role player, physically and verbally,” said Hughes. “What you were seeing was that people where filling the gaps; they weren’t looking and saying that guy has to do that. They weren’t waiting for somebody to do something for them. They weren’t cloistering themselves in their own channel. They could feel it too in the work we were doing in the last six weeks. The Florida trip was just impressive; the work we did and the quality of it was really high.” In the view of Hughes, his rowers were primed to translate that environment into some good racing this spring. “I refer to it in my journal as the sleeper cell, there wasn’t going to be a lot of expectation,” said Hughes. “It was going to be ex-
citing to watch it from my standpoint. We had to make some changes and people really embraced that. They stuck to it. What was going to be exciting about this year for me was to see how those guys could do that. It is sad that we don’t get the chance to see how it would play out.” But in the final analysis, Hughes believes that dealing with the coronavirus situation has reinforced the notion that getting the chance to play sports and be part of a team matters more than the final result. “What this has shown us is that we recognize really why it is important,” said Hughes. “We are competitors. Winning is fun; I am not going to discredit that, but it is not about that. That is the end product, but how you create that experience is what makes you do it and what keeps you going.” —Bill Alden
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Noah Savage has gone t h r o u g h a to u g h 2 02 0 health-wise. T h e for m er P r i n ce ton University men’s basketball star and current color commentator on Tiger hoops and ESPN broadcasts has suffered a broken thumb, a stomach flu, and Rhabdomyolysis, a breakdown of damaged skeletal muscle, in the first few months of the year. But on March 15, those ailments paled in comparison when Savage learned the scary news that he been caught up in the coronavirus pandemic, finding out that he had tested positive for COVID-19. Living in New York City, the U.S. epicenter of the outbreak, Savage was not surprised that he was diagnosed with the virus after feeling ill in early March. “I had t hat persistent cough that wasn’t like a productive cough; the urge to cough was there all the time but nothing was happening,� said Savage, 34, who suffers from asthma. “I work in pharmaceutical sales in New York, I go to offices to see people. I have all of the symptoms, I checked all of the boxes. I am not interacting with the patients but I walk in the waiting room and then I meet with the doctor. Then I started feeling chest tightness all the time that I haven’t had since my asthma. I used to use an inhaler every day when I played and now I really don’t use it. I had to start using it again for the
first time in five years. This was worrisome so I called up my doctor.� As a result of his preexisting condition and constant chest discomfort, Savage was able to get a COVID-19 test through his physician. “They have you do telemedicine and t hen t hey bring you in,� said Savage. “They don’t have you sit in the waiting room. I got in the lobby, they gave me a mask and gloves and swabbed me. They stick the swabs way up there. It is brutal.� Living in an apartment in the West Village with his wife Alyssa, Savage selfquarantined immediately upon feeling symptoms. “I probably stayed in the house like a week past my last fever and I stayed in until I didn’t have a cough anymore,� said Savage. “I was in the house without going outside, other than on my fire escape, for 12 days. It is like that Goodfellas scene where they are in witness protection but it is not that bad.� Things were bad for Savage as he battled the virus. “I was so tired and the sweating and the fatigue; I went from bed to couch for four full days,� recalled Savage. “I was so tired, I would be like ‘I am going to lay down for a second,’ and I would take a huge nap. I would go bed earlier than I usually do and would sleep 10 hours. My body hurt really bad too, not only the soreness you
get with the flu but these random sharp pains. The fever and sweating were bad; I would wake up and I would be freezing. I would have to get into the shower at 4 in the morning and I would put on a bunch of sweatshirts. I would fall asleep and wake up and be sweating.� Wo r k i n g t h r o u g h t h e symptoms, Savage started feeling better around March 23 and has fully recovered. “I took Tylenol for the first part of it and this is before there was this article about not taking ibuprofen, so I got a bunch of Advil too,� said Savage. “When I started taking Advil and Tylenol, that is when I started feeling better. When I get a normal cold, I have a pretty strong protocol where I get a ton of Gatorade Zeroes and waters. I was constantly drinking, especially because I was sweating so much. My wife is here with me and she was taking great care of me. She was like get some water, get another one. I have actually been exercising a good amount even when I was only inside and I started doing pushups when I started feeling better.� In Savage’s view, opening up about his experience serves a dual purpose. “I have no problem telling people this because I think there are a lot of people that are thinking this is a hoax; that is crazy,� said Savage, who provided updates on his progress through his Twitter account, @yoitsthesav.
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“You still play, but it is just on your time. You don’t have anything required. You can go down and play pickup with the guys. You hang out and you actually get to be like normal student at Princeton. It is awesome, I feel bad for those guys especially.� Having overcome COVID-19, Savage is primed to resume his busy life. “I always hear people say you are going to live your life to your fullest after this,� said Savage, whose hosts a podcast, “The World According to Noah Savage,� and is a veteran standup comic. “But what else can I do? I do everything I want all the time — comedy, broadcasting, and sales.� —Bill Alden
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“There are also people who think if I get it I am going to die, so I wanted put it out there to share. It is not pleasant, it is not great but if you look at the numbers, most people don’t need to be hospitalized. Most people come out of it, so it is do the right thing. Even if I hadn’t tested positive at that point, in New York we were already social distancing and staying home. It really didn’t change much.� Not having access to gyms a nd t he opp or t u n it y to broadcast the college hoops postseason does really hurt Savage. “I play a couple times a week in a men’s league and not being able to play sucks,� said Savage, a former Princeton High and Hun School standout who scored
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Two members of the Princeton Universit y women’s swimming team, senior Mimi Lin and freshman Ellie Marquardt, have been named by College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) to its All-America team. Lin gained recognition in 1-meter diving and 3-meter diving while Marquardt was honored in the 500 freestyle and the 1,650 freestyle. Due to the cancellation of the NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships, the CSCAA adjusted the criteria needed for selection; all relays achieving ‘A” Standards, individuals selected to the NCA A Championships, and divers entered in uncontested events from
school records in the 500 free and the 400 and 800 freestyle relays (3:17.11 in the 400 relay, 7:04.23 in the 800) and broke into the all-time top-10 in the 100, 200, 1,000, and 1,650 free events along with the 200 and 400 individual medley events.
Princeton Men’s Swimming Has 3 Make All-America
A trio of stars for the Princeton University men’s swimming team have been named by College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) to its All-America team. Senior Charlie Minns and junior Colten Young gained recognition in 1-meter diving, 3-meter diving, and platform diving while sophomore Raunak Khosla earned recognition in the 200 butterfly, 200 IM, and 400 IM. Due to the cancellation of the NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships, the CSCAA adjusted the criteria needed for selection ; all relays ach iev ing ‘A”
Standards, individuals selected to the NCAA Championships, and divers entered in uncontested events from the Zone C Diving Qualification meet were named AllAmerican. Minns, a native of Wallingford, England, who was named Ivy League Career High Point Diver, was an NCA A qualifier on 1-meter, 3-meter. He was named second team All-Ivy League on the 1-meter after finishing second with a score of 314.60. Young, a resident of Coto de Caza, Calif., was also an NCAA qualifier on 1-meter, 3-meter, and platform. He set a new dual meet record on platform of (392.85) on Saturday, January 25 and was named second team AllIvy League on 3-meter with a score of 366.80. Khosla, the Ivy Championships High Point Swimmer of the Meet, was the league champion in the 200 IM, 400 IM, and 200 butterfly, collecting first team All-Ivy honors in each event. He was also second team All-Ivy in the 800 freestyle relay. Khosla, who hails from Roswell, Ga., holds school records in the 200 butterfly (1:42.05), 200 IM (1:42.80), and 400 IM (3:41.75).
f reshman hockey player who, among his classmates, in play, sportsmanship, and influence has contributed most to the sport. Walton, a 6’2, 192-pound resident of Peapack, N.J., appeared in 25 games during his rookie season, and finished with six points on a goal and five assists while adding 30 blocked shots. Junior Neil Doef was the recipient of the 1941 Championship, which is awarded annually to that varsity player who best reflected the winning spirit of the 1941 championship team and in doing so was an inspiration to his teammates. A repeat selection for the 1941 Championship Trophy, Doef, a native of Smiths Falls, Ontario, continues to
be an uplifting presence for the Tigers despite a careerending spinal cord injury suffered before arriving at Princeton. Senior forward Joey Fallon earned the Tucker Ironman Award, named in memory of Thomas J. Tucker ’95, which is presented to the Tiger who best exemplifies the “Ironman Spirit” through his pre-season commitment to conditioning and overall physical endurance. Fallon, a 5’7, 175-pound native of West Islip, N.Y., played in all 31 games this season, establishing a new career-high in games played. He played in 91 games overall in the last four years, tallying seven career points (3 goals 4 assists).
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the Zone C Diving Qualification meet were named AllAmerican. Lin, a native of Forest City, Calif., who was named Ivy League Career High-Point Diver at the Iv y League Championsh ips, was an NCAA qualifier on 1-meter and 3-meter. She finished third on 1-meter (275.90) and seventh on 3 -meter (295.80) at the Ivy League Championships. Marquardt, who hails from Charlot te, N.C., was an NCAA qualifier in the 1,650 and 500 freestyle events, was named Ivy League High Point Swimmer of the Meet at the Ivy League Championships. She won Ivy League titles in the 500, 1,000 and 1,650 freestyle events, collecting All-Ivy League first team honors in each. In addition to those achievements, Marquardt set a new Ivy League record in the 500 free (4:36.37) and was named All-Ivy League second team in the 400 and 800 free relays. She set new
Tiger Men’s Hockey Names 2019-20 Awards
Senior defenseman and team captain Derek Topatigh earned a pair of honors as the Princeton University men’s hockey program announced its annual team award recipients for the 2019-20 campaign. Topatigh received the Blackwell Trophy, named in the memory of William Bayard Blackwell ’32, which is awarded annually to that member of the Princeton varsity hockey team who in play, sportsmanship, and influence has contributed most to the sport. In addition, he was awarded the he Richard F. Vaughan Cup which is presented annually to that varsity player who best exemplifies perseverance and dedication to Princeton Hockey. Topatigh finished with a career-high 14 points in five goals and nine assists this past winter. All five of his goals this season were power-play goals, ranking him fifth among defensemen in the country in PPGs. Topatigh, a 5’11, 185-pound native of Mississauga, Ontario, appeared in 129 career games, totaling 43 points (15 goals, 28 assists). For mer L aw rencev ille School standout and freshman Pito Walton ’23 received the Hobey Baker Trophy, given in the memory of Hobart Amory Baker, Class of 1914, which is awarded annually to that Princeton
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TEXAS TWO STEP: Princeton University women’s basketball player Bella Alarie, right, battles for position in a game this winter. Last Friday evening, senior forward Alarie was chosen by the Dallas Wings with the fifth pick in the first round of the 2020 WNBA Draft. Senior forward Alarie averaged 17.5 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.4 blocks, and 2.3 assists in 23 games in 201920, helping No. 17/22 Princeton go 26-1 overall and 14-0 Ivy League. Along the way, she earned her third Ivy Player of the Year Award and became the first Ivy player to be honored with two Associated Press All-American selections. In her career, Alarie, a 6’4 native of Bethesda, Md., ranks first in program history in points (1,703), blocks (249), and double-doubles (40). (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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Making the Most of Shortened Lacrosse Season, PDS Alum Auslander Stars for Christopher Newport Coby Auslander didn’t know much about Christopher Newpor t University when he headed down to Newport News, Va., in 2018 to check out the school and its men’s lacrosse program. It didn’t take long for Auslander, a former boys’ soccer, ice hockey, and lacrosse star at Princeton Day School, to feel at home in the Tidewater area. “A lot of people up here haven’t heard of Christopher Newport, myself included in the beginning,” said Auslander, a 2019 PDS grad. “The second I stepped on campus, took the tour, and met with the coach, I knew right away that it was the perfect fit. I looked at my mom and said this school is so beautiful; this campus and the team seems like the culture I want to part of,” he said. This spring, Auslander emerged as a key part of the team, scoring 8 goals and 10 assists in six games before the season was halted in early March due to coronavirus pandemic. Last week, Auslander was named to the Inside Lacrosse 2020 Division III AllFreshman team. In choosing Auslander, the publication noted that he “ran on the first line midfield, took the wing on face-offs, was a member of the man-up unit, and played a ton of defense for the Captains.” For the 5’7, 150-pound Auslander, ear ning such responsibility didn’t come easy.
“The biggest jump is the athleticism that everybody has at that level; the defenders are big guys, they like to get physical and I am not the biggest guy,” said Auslander. “I rely on speed and putting myself in the right positions. It takes time to learn the college lacrosse way because it is definitely different than high school lacrosse. You pick it up and you have the older guys telling you what to look for so they were definitely very helpful.” Auslander’s speed and being left-handed helped him carve out a role for the Captains. “They had me at the offensive midfield position; I did that my senior year PDS so they saw me there,” added Auslander. “The lucky thing for me was that I was one of the only lefties on the team so it really made me feel confident that I had a spot and that I could succeed in that spot.” St ill, com ing into t he season, Auslander needed a shot of confidence from Christopher Newport head coach Mikey Thompson. “I didn’t know what the season would hold for me and then I had a meeting with my coach,” said Auslander. “We discussed what the season would look like and he put the confidence in me, saying that he would be relying on me in the offensive part of the game. That put me in a confident position
where I had this role of mine to take so I was excited to go out every day. I was very happy about that.” I n t h e s e as on op e n er against Washington College on February 15, Auslander justified that confidence, tallying a goal as Christopher Newport prevailed 15-6. “I was ver y ner vous ; I didn’t know that any of my family members would be there and my sister and brother drove down from Connecticut and Massachusetts to see the game,” said Auslander. “When I saw that, I got a big smile on my face and all of the nerves went away. We went down 3-0; we couldn’t get the offense going at all but then our coach settled us all down in the second quarter. We went on a big run. It was just getting rid of the nerves for all of us and we started to play well.” During that second quarter run, Auslander found the back of the net for his first collegiate goal. “It was a great pass and I put myself in a position to score,” said Auslander. “It was the end of a man-up and I got lucky there. It was just nice to break the ice and get the first one out of the way.” Displaying his passing skill to help trigger the offense in the squad’s second game, Auslander picked up a goal and four assists in a 24-12 win over Roanoke. “It gave me an opportunity to be far more confident and we all played great,” said Auslander.
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In the wake of Gov. Phil Murphy’s announcement last Thursday that New Jersey schools will remain closed through at least May 15, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) issued a statement reiterating that it is “committed to doing whatever is possible” to provide the state’s student-athletes “with some type of spring season.” The organization added that models it previously set forth remain in place. “As the governor noted, we remain hopeful,” the NJSIAA noted. Under that framework, the spring season could be extended to June 30, but no later than that. In the event that athletics are permitted to resume prior to May 25, the NJSIAA will run modified Sectional tournaments in late June. Additionally, schools may continue interscholastic competition up until June 30, outside of participation in Sectional tournaments. If sports don’t start until after Memorial Day, May 25, the NJSIAA will not run any Sectional tournaments. The leagues and conferences may locally host interscholastic competition and schools may participate in interscholastic competition up until June 30. In addition, the NJSIAA said that before competition begins, “student-athletes in all sports, with the exception of golf, will be required to have
open for the 8th Annual HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon, which is scheduled to take place on October 25 starting at 7 a.m. on a course that begins at Paul Robeson Way and winds its way through Princeton. In keeping with the organization’s commitment to build and support inclusive communities, the event will be among the few USA Track & Field (USATF) sanctioned races to offer runners the option to identify as non-binary, female, or male when registering. Top finisher and age group awards will now include female, male, and nonbinary finishers. The field is limited to 1,750 runners and each competitor receives a medal, T-shirt, and discounted entry to the Keg & Eggs after party at the Alchemist & Barrister. A $150 gift card to Hamilton Jewelers will be awarded to the top male, female, and non-binary finisher. Age group awards for top 3 in 5-year age groups from 14 to 85 and over (male, female, non-binary), with the top Princeton employee finisher (male, female, non-binary) name to be engraved on the Mayor’s Cup. The event is the single largest fundraising event of the year for HiTOPS – supporting the work it does in fostering strong and healthy young people of all identities by providing inclusive and youthinformed sex education and LGBTQ+ support throughout New Jersey.
In addition, one can help HiTOPS reach its fundraising goal by adding a HiTOPS fundraiser to the run, contributing to a runner-fundraiser, or by making a direct donation to the HiTOPS Good Runner Fund. Runners that raise $250 run for free via a registration refund and the top fundraiser will be designated as the HiTOPS Hero and receive a prize package that includes a $150 Hamilton Jewelers gift certificate. The organization invites members of the community to serve as volunteers to help stage the race. There are positions available throughout the day, including traffic marshals, packet pickup volunteer, and start line volunteer. HiTOPS will continue to follow the health and recommendations associated with the COVID-19 virus. In the event that the race is canceled, all registrants will have the option to complete the race virtually or defer to the 2021 event. To learn more, register, volunteer, and/or donate, log onto HiTOPSPrincetonHalf.com.
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Simon Tams Simon Tams died on March 2, 2020 in Los Angeles, CA, after a gallant battle with an aggressive lung cancer, his wife by his side.
Simon’s father, Ted Tams, delivered him on March 1,1952 on their kitchen floor during a snowstorm in Princeton, NJ. After attending The Hun School in Princeton and Bentley College in Waltham, MA, Simon found his niche in theatre, working at McCar ter Theatre in Princeton. That experience led to Broadway bus and truck tours. Eventually, Simon landed in Los Angeles working as a Construction Coordinator on national commercials and installations at Disneyland and Disneyworld. He later toured the world with the Transformer’s Bumblebee. Simon produced several independent projects including Batman Deadend, the internet’s first most downloaded Short Film featured
at San Diego’s Comic Con in 2003. He followed that with several indie films with Director Alex Cox. Simon’s passion project, A Thousand Junkies, directed by Tommy Swerdlow, was released in 2017. Most recently, Simon had co-designed a state-of-theart 3D camera rig to be used on camera cranes and drones. He traveled to Panama to film the opening of the new Panama Canal, to New Hampshire to film black bears for Pandas, a Warner Bros IMAX 3D film about China’s efforts to release pandas back in to the wild, and he made several extended trips to China to track the panda bear Chin Chin. Simon was a consummate craftsman and problem solver. His curiosity, passion, and dedication to both the
technical and artistic sides of the creative process were boundless. If Simon was in your corner, you had the strongest of allies. He was the person you’d want with you in a fox hole. Simon was predeceased by his parents, The Honorable Theodore T. Tams Jr. and Lorraine P. Tams, and sister, Ruth. Simon is survived by his wife, Daren Hicks; siblings, Colin, Brian, Georgia, and Daphne; sisters-in-law, Deb and Laurie; brother-inlaw, Kent; and many loving nieces and nephews. Simon’s life will be celebrated when the current physical distance ban no longer keeps us apart. Donations in Simon’s honor may be made to One Voice (onevoice-la.org) or Claire’s Place Foundation (clairesplacefoundation.org).
Edward Roger Budny The Brearley School in New Edward Roger Budny, age 75, of Stuart, FL, died April 7, 2020 at Treasure Coast Hospice. He was bor n 1945 in Trenton, NJ, son of Edward and Joan. He received a BS from George Washington University. He was a Member of the Appraisal Institute (MAI). He was employed in commercial real estate appraisal. He lived in Miami, Coral Gables, and Stuart, FL, as well as Washington Crossing, PA, and Princeton, NJ. He is survived by his wife, Virginia of Stuart, FL. His son, Michael Owen, is divorced from Susan Panozzo. His other son, Trevor A. Budny, is married to Laura Dewey Budny. He had two grandchildren, Brianne and Jacob Owen. He was predeceased by his brother Carl (1964) and his sister Joan (2010). The time and date of service is to be determined. He will be interred at St. Paul’s in Princeton, NJ. Martin Funeral Home and Crematorium in Stuart, FL, is in charge of arrangements.
York. She returned to Columbia where she earned a Masters in History, as well as met her future husband, Richard J. Magee. Ann and her young family moved to Princeton in 1961. A f ter r a is i ng h er t h re e ch i ldre n, A n n re turned to school, earning both a Masters in Education in Special Education degree as well as an Educational Specialist ( Ed.S.) degree from Trenton State College. Ann applied these degrees to her work as a Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant through much of the 1980s. Ann was elected to Kappa Delta Pi, the honor society for education, and was a member of numerous professional education associations. Ann was an avid traveler, having toured extensively through much of Europe. She was a member of a nu mber of local organi zations including Friends of the Princeton University Library, Friends of the Princeton Universit y Ar t Museum, and the Present Day Club. Ann is sur vived by her daughter, Ann Magee Peretzman of Princeton, and by her sons, Richard J. Magee Jr. of St. Louis, MO, and Steven G. Magee of Short Hills, NJ. Ann is also survived by six grandchildren. Ann’s husband, Richard J. Magee Sr., passed away in 1981. Memorial contributions in memory of Ann Magee can be made to Meals on Wheels of Mercer County, 320 Hollowbrook Dr ive, E w i n g To w n s h i p , N J 08638.
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Adam Steven Henschel, 66, of Princeton, passed away April 17, 2020. Son of the late Leonard and Judith Henschel, he is survived by his sister, Laurel Eve Henschel. Adam was a learned, kind, and gentle soul. He was a proud American. A proud Jew. Private funeral services and burial were Wednesday, April 22 at Beth Israel Cemetery in Woodbridge, NJ. Memorial contributions may be made to Greenwood House ( w w w.greenwoodhouse.org ) or to Chabad of Mercer County – Princeton (www.princetonchabad. org). Funeral arrangements are by Orland’s Ewing Memorial Chapel.
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Spring Home & Real Estate Baumley Nursery Baumley Nursery provides expert landscaping, gardening, and planting products and services to Princeton and the surrounding residential communities. It also offers one of the area’s broadest selections of trees and shrubs, perennials, ground covers, annual flowers, in-season tropicals, and herbs and vegetable plants. 4339 Route 27, Princeton. (609) 924-6767. Cedar Creek Landscapes We continually strive to exceed expectations by ensuring that each landscape design or remodeling project is completed on time and under budget. As a premier landscaping company, it is our highest priority to create beautiful landscape designs and lush, picturesque gardens. We accomplish this by paying attention to not only the big picture goals, but also to the small details. 379 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington. (609) 403-6270; cedarcreeklandscapes.com. Cranbury Design Center As we are all working from home together, this may be good time to virtually plan out your upcoming kitchen or bath projects. You’d be surprised how much you can accomplish working remotely with one of our design professionals. Start with a project “To Do” list: You’ve been watching the home improvement shows, looking at magazines and doing some research online. You may even have put together an inspiration file of all the things you would love to have in your new kitchen or bathroom. Where do you go from here? First, make a list of what to change in your kitchen or bath area. Following is a brief checklist of what to consider: Are you ... working with a new or existing floor plan?; adding new appliances, lighting, sinks, and faucets?; changing flooring and, if so, will other areas change as well?; installing new
tile in the backsplash or in the bath area?; taking out the tub or enlarging the shower area? Try to have some idea of cabinetry and countertop choices, even though this is not something you need to finalize before talking with a design professional. Once you’ve done your research, you are ready to complete our brief questionnaire. Upon receiving your information, one of our experienced designers will contact you to discuss your ideas and wishes. Next, a design concept is created for your space and we’ll also give you an estimate range of what your project may cost. We look forward to helping you get started on your project. Visit us at cranburydesigncenter.com/VirtualDesign. 145 West Ward Street, Hightstown; (609) 448-5600. Flesch’s Roofing For all your roofing, flashing, and gutter needs, you can count on our family owned and operated business to put more than 25 years of experience to work for you. (609) 503-4407; fleschsroofing.com. Jefferson Bath and Kitchen Jefferson Bath and Kitchen has been beautifying bathrooms in the area since 1989. Our full-service approach puts clients at ease so they can relax while we transform their bathrooms into the space of their dreams. Jill and David, the husband and wife team that operates the business and manages all the projects, will work with you from concept through completion. Our website, jeffersonbathandkitchen. com, offers a carefully curated selection of fixtures and faucets to inspire your design, and Jill works with every client to find the right products to fit their space, needs, and style. We only work with quality materials. We want your bathroom to bring you joy for many years and we know quality matters. That, paired with our expertise and
202 S State Street, Newtown PA. 18940 Only Four of Ten units remain in this stunning, AIA award winning Hillier Designed, luxury condominium project. Located in the heart of historic Newtown Borough, each unit boasts it’s own unique floorplan with high ceilings, a paneled lobby, radiant heat, noise canceling windows, terraces and the ability to customize most options to suit your individual design requirements. This project is the first residential multi-family structure of such quality built in this market. While the words luxury and quality are often overused, this building was designed as if it were located on Rittenhouse Square or Central Park. Be a part of this amazing project. Enjoy a lifestyle that embraces the finest in modern building design in the midst of a quaint historic setting. Prices from $1,050,000-$1,300,000
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Montgomery Crossing Montgomery Crossing is a new townhome community just off Route 206 in Montgomery Township, Somerset County, and continues to sell quickly! Built by awardwinning Sharbell Development Corp., construction is currently underway, with the first buyers expected to move in by late summer. The townhomes all feature a brick front façade and rear entry garages. Inside, the homes will have three to four bedrooms and up to three-and-a-half baths. Some of the standard features will include stainless steel kitchen appliances including a 5-burner cooktop and wall oven, polished quartz kitchen countertops, oak tread stairs, ceramic tiled bathrooms, smart-home technology, and much more. Each townhome will have a full basement with the option to finish, some with walk-out locations. Four plans are available ranging in size from approximately 2,136 to 2,900 square feet. Montgomery Crossing is located 2 miles from Princeton and less than 6 miles from the Princeton train station. Townhomes at Montgomery Crossing are currently priced from the mid $500s. The sales office is located on 30 Vreeland Drive, Building 30, Suites 5 and 6, Skillman (Montgomery
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Offering the finest quality of locally grown
SHADE TREES & FLOWERING TREES From our farm to your yard Same soil, same climate 19 Acres of fine quality specimen plant material Currently offering 20 varieties of unique Redbuds & 17 varieties of Dogwoods Growing for your landscape needs Introducing the newest varieties available in the industry
CALLING ALL KIDS!
Join Town Topics in our COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER Campaign! Each week we'll be highlighting a new fun project for you to do. By By By By By
APRIL 27: Send us a photo of fun or inspiring chalk art MAY 4: Design an ad for your favorite area business MAY 11: Send us your best amateur nature photo MAY 18: Send us a poem MAY 25: Send us a recipe YOU have made
Have a parent or guardian send us your submission and we'll showcase them on our website and social media pages — and maybe even in the print edition of that week's newspaper!
609-924-6767 • Route 27, Princeton. 2 miles north of Kingston Mon-Sat 9am to 5:30 Sunday 9am to 4pm
Entries can be scanned and emailed to: jennifer.covill@witherspoonmediagroup.com or mailed to: Witherspoon Media Group, PO Box 125, Kingston, NJ 08528, ATTN: COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER Please include your first name and age with each submission.
A Great Value in a Stellar Neighborhood
40 Haslet Avenue, Princeton
Drawing inspiration from centuries-old manor homes of Europe, this all brick Institute area residence, designed by architect Robert Bennett, distinctly suits a modern lifestyle with its masterful, light-infused floor plan. Broad floor-to-ceiling windows capturing views of the bluestone terrace and lovely, fenced yard are a defining feature of most spaces, but the architectural piece de resistance is the dramatic floating staircase. $1,599,000
Barbara Blackwell Broker Associate 4 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
(609) 921-1050 Office (609) 915-5000 Cell bblackwell@callawayhenderson.com For more information about properties, the market in general, or your home in particular, please give me a call.
Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Subject To Errors, Omissions, Prior Sale Or Withdrawal Without Notice.
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Ready to get started on your kitchen or bath renovation? You can, virtually!
Cranbury Design Center listens to your ideas and then uses color drawings of your space to help make your vision a reality. We assist with design decisions, cabinet, countertop and hardware selections, and finishing touches like backsplash tile and paint colors. As we are all working from home together, this may be good time to virtually plan out your upcoming kitchen or bath projects. You’d be surprised how much you can accomplish working remotely with one of our design professionals. Visit cranburydesigncenter.com/VirtualDesign to get started!
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Serving Central NJ and Bucks County, PA
CUSTOM POOLS • HARDSCAPING OUTDOOR LIVING • LANDSCAPING COMMERCIAL SNOW REMOVAL Looking for a yard that compliments your beautiful home?
Call Cedar Creek Landscapes of Pennington, NJ at 609-403-6270 today.
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Introducing Montgomery Crossing, a new community of 107 luxury townhomes in Montgomery Twp., just 2 miles from Princeton and close to everywhere you want to be! Enjoy a location that is convenient to shopping and dining on Route 206 and less than 6 miles to the Princeton train station. Four oor plans will be offered, all with attached garages and full basements. Homes will offer 3-4 bedrooms and up to 3.5 bathrooms, ranging in size from approximately 2100 - 2900 square feet.
Montgomery Township voted #2 Best Family-Friendly Town in New Jersey and #1 in Somerset County (New Jersey Monthly)
Pre-Construction Pricing Starting at $539,000 All information by Phone or Email at this time. 30 Vreeland Drive, Building 30, Suites 5 & 6, Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 454-5155 www.sharbell.com
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We searched for over four years to find truly different 55+ living.
We found it at Ovation. – Lea & Joe
Luxury rental apartments with no entrance fee. Impeccable services and unparalleled amenities. World-class restaurants right outside your door. A full hospitality staff – at your service.
Just a few ways we’re elevating Active 55+ Living.
Schedule a personal consultation. 609-248-0005 ovationatriverwalk.com
Model Apartments Coming Soon | Opening This Fall Welcome Center: 107 Main Street | Princeton Forrestal Village Community: 1 Riverwalk | Plainsboro, NJ 08536