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Forrestal Village revival plan approved
Education without exception Superintendents push back on federal proposals and promise student protections
Planning Board okays 394 apartments near troubled complex
BY BILL SANSERVINO
BY BILL SANSERVINO
WW-P Superintendent David Aderhold and the nine other Mercer County superintendents are standing together to defend inclusive public education as federal policy changes spark growing concern. The superintendents of all Mercer County public school districts have released a letter to families and educators reaffirming their commitment to inclusive, equitable education in response to proposed federal education policy changes. The letter, issued through the Mercer County Association of School Administrators, emphasizes the districts’ dedication to maintaining safe and supportive environments for all students, regardless of their background, ability, immigration status or identity. See POLLS, Page 7
The Plainsboro Planning Board on April 21 approved a plan for a 394-unit apartment complex bordering on Princeton Forrestal Village. The developer, PFV Holdings LLC, is hoping that project will help revive foot traffic and boost commercial activity in the shopping center/office complex. The development mirrors the unit count of a 2014 plan that was previously approved by the board but never built. That plan stalled due to financial concerns tied to parking structure requirements. The new project retains the same number of residential units but incorporates a revised design, updated affordability standards, and improved site integration. The application, which was for amended preliminary and final See FORRESTAL, Page 9
Members of the WW-P High School North girls’ lacrosse team celebrate teammate Ginny Choi’s 200point goal milestone earlier this season.
Dual-sport star Choi posts big numbers for North lacrosse BY JUSTIN FEIL
Ginny Choi passed 200 career points in the second week of the High School North girls’ lacrosse team’s season. Just a junior, the lightningquick midfielder amassed huge points right from the outset
of her career. She scored 82 goals to go with 23 assists as a freshman, then 70 goals and 11 assists for another 81 points as a sophomore. Seven games into her third season for the Knights, she already had 31 points on her way to the career milestone. “She just brings a determi-
nation, a drive and some of the best athleticism that I have ever coached in all of my sports,” said Knights coach Julia Giordano. “And that really takes her and the team to new heights.” Not bad for Choi second sport. See CHOI, Page 12
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