Superintendents push back on federal proposals and promise student protections
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
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
Forrestal Village revival plan approved
Planning Board okays 394 apartments near troubled complex
BY BILL SANSERVINO
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.
When you have an eating disorder, you measure your self-worth in ounces
Serious care for a serious illness at RWJBarnabas Health
Like any other disease, an eating disorder won’t just go away if left untreated. In fact, eating disorders are the deadliest mental illness in the US. It’s one reason we’ve transformed our center for eating disorders. In our completely redesigned, state-of-the-art 20-bed facility at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, we treat out- and inpatients as young as 14. In fact, we have the state’s only specialized eating disorders unit just for adolescents, with counseling and services for the family as well. Our experienced, compassionate team of physicians, licensed clinical therapists, creative arts therapists, nutritionists and other eating disorders specialists provide each patient with individualized treatment and skills they can use for a lifetime. Let us help. To learn more, visit rwjbh.org/eatingdisorders
RWJUH Hamilton May Healthy Living / Community Education Programs
CARING FOR LOVED ONES WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS
Monday, May 5 & 19; 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
ADULT CHILDREN CARING FOR PARENTS
Monday, May 5 & 19; 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesday, May 7; 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
LETTING GO OF CLUTTER
Tuesday, May 13; 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesday, May 21; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
PREDIABETES CONNECT GROUP
Tuesday, May 27; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
CRYSTAL BOWL SOUND IMMERSION
Monday, May 5: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Sound healing uses special instruments to create a therapeutic atmosphere promoting deep rest, nervous system rebalancing, and emotional release. Participants sit or lay in a comfortable position while the practitioner takes you on a sound journey for mind, body and spirit. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow or anything that makes you comfortable. Fee: $15
ASK THE DIETITIAN
Tuesday, May 6; 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, May 16; 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May, 28; 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Meet with our Registered Dietitian for a 30-minute appointment to discuss your unique nutritional needs. Registration is required. Call 609-584-5900 to schedule your appointment.
TAI CHI
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, May 6; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Presented by The Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton, this support group welcomes those who have received a breast cancer diagnosis in all phases of their journey. An oncology nurse navigator and certified oncology social worker will offer participants an opportunity to share personal experiences, helpful resources, and methods of coping with feelings of anxiety and distress. Please call 609-584-2836 to confirm attendance.
ANGELS AMONG US: CONNECTING WITH YOUR GUARDIAN ANGEL
Thursday, May 8; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join us for a discussion about guardian angels and how we can connect and receive guidance from them. Fee: $15
THE POWER OF FOOD: NUTRITION STRATEGIES
FOR
DIABETES
Monday, May 12; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 27; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join Lori Hager, MS, RD, for our monthly series. Learn how to manage and control your diabetes through dietary choices and meal planning, and how nutrition affects blood sugar levels. These two sessions will occur the second Monday (daytime) and fourth Tuesday (evening) each month.
WII PLAY! VIRTUAL FITNESS
Monday, May 12; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, May 23; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00a.m.
Join RWJ Rehabilitation, RWJUH
Hamilton, for this fun hour of Wii games and learn about safe mechanics. Mastering body movement is leveling up your real-life stats. Play smart, move like a pro, and stay in the game longer!
BARIATRIC WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, May 13; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. If you are considering surgery, are in the process of preparing or have undergone surgery, you are welcome to attend our group. Family, friends and support persons are also welcome. This is a great opportunity to meet others going through the same weight loss journey. We focus on achieving optimal wellness through weight loss surgery. We will discuss different topics on nutrition, exercise and healthy living behaviors.
OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, May 13; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
This free support group offers community members with ostomies, or those that want to learn more, the opportunity to discuss the daily logistics and lifestyle concerns of living with a colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy. Caregivers, loved ones and family members are also invited to participate. This program is presented by Kelly Knox, BS, RN, CWCN, Wound Specialist, RWJUH Hamilton. For more information, please contact Kelly Knox at 609-286-3826.
SUPERFOOD BOWL
Monday, May 19; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join Lori Hager, MS, RD, to learn how to make a healthy and delicious fruit
smoothie bowl. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing breakfast, a postworkout snack, or a healthy dessert, fruit smoothie bowls are a nutritious option.
CAN OTC HEARING AIDS WORK FOR ME?
Wednesday, May 21; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
To increase the public’s access to hearing aids and improve hearing, the FDA established a new category of Over-The-Counter (OTC) hearing aids for adults 18 years of age and older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. Join Lorraine Sgarlato, Au.D., audiologist at RWJUH Hamilton’s Balance & Hearing Center, as she talks about the availability of OTC hearing aids and who can benefit from them.
FEED YOUR HEART: COOKING FOR HEART HEALTH
Wednesday, May 21; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join Lori Hager, MS, RD, for our bimonthly heart-healthy cooking class. Have some fun learning how to cook nutritious and delicious hearthealthy meals. Explore heart-friendly ingredients and cooking techniques.
FBI PRESENTS: FRAUD AND SCAMS AWARENESS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Wednesday, May 21; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, May 27; 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Join us for the Stroke Support Group, a place for survivors and caregivers to build a community. Share personal experiences, feelings, recovery strategies, and firsthand information on managing life after stroke. Meetings will be facilitated by two outpatient RWJUH Hamilton Rehab experts, Ashley Sarrol, SpeechLanguage Pathologist, & Allyson Panikowski-Berry, Occupational Therapist. Survivors and care partners at any stage of recovery are encouraged to attend.
HEARING AND BALANCE SCREENINGS
Wednesday, May 28; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join us for free screenings on the last Wednesday of every month! These 15-minute appointments are designed to help assess your hearing health or your balance health/fall risk. For more information or to reserve your required appointment, call 609-245-7390.
Location: RWJ Balance & Hearing Center, 2 Hamilton Health Pl, Hamilton Township, NJ.
WOMAN’S BOOK CLUB: THE WOMEN BY KRISTIN HANNAH
Wednesday, May 28; 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Please come prepared to share your thoughts on this month’s book about coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided.
*All programs require registration and are held at the RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ, unless otherwise noted.
Better Health is a free program for VIP’s 65+ that combines medical
Tuesday, May 1, 15 & 29; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
YOGA CLASSES
Tuesday, May 6 & 20; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
MEDITATION CLASSES
Tuesday, May 6 & 20; 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
CHAIR YOGA
Tuesday, May 6 & 20; 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
BREAKFAST & LEARN: STROKE, IT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU
Thursday, May 1; 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
In this program, you will learn about current stroke protocols and the advancements made in this field, and gain valuable insight about stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery. Hamil Patel, MD, Stroke Director and Assistant Director, Emergency
Department, RWJUH Hamilton, will present this comprehensive and important program about maintaining good health.
GAME TIME!
Friday, May 2 & 23; 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join us for good wholesome fun – let’s play a game! Sharpen your skills or jump back into something you always enjoyed. Snacks and a variety of board games will be available, or you are welcome to bring your own. A great way to meet new friends or bring friends with you.
BREAKFAST AND LEARN WITH SARA ALI, MD: THE TRUTH ABOUT MEDICATIONS & VITAMINS
Tuesday, May 6; 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Are you managing multiple medications while treating several illnesses? Adding vitamins to the mix for good health? Sara Ali, MD, a geriatric and palliative care specialist and a member of
RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, will discuss the importance of reviewing your medications with your doctor to reduce adverse risks, duplication, and side effects while balancing the need for treatment. She will also separate fact from fiction about the most common vitamins.
Don’t miss an opportunity to participate in lifechanging conversations, listening, learning, and exploring for this time in our lives. Topics created for you by you. Every week is new and something different. Join us on all the dates, two, or even one. It’s your choice. New members are always welcome.
LET US ENTERTAIN YOU: AN AFTERNOON OF DELIGHTS
Thursday, May 8; 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join us for a disco-themed social event featuring entertainment surprises, good food, and friendship. A great way to meet new friends or bring friends with you.
Each year, millions of people are victims of internet, phone, and mail scams as well as identity theft. Internet predators continue to be an increasing threat. Join FBI agents Kevin Matthews and Steve Rich and local police to learn strategies to safeguard yourselves and your loved ones. Scan QR code to view,
NOURISH YOUR BRAIN: COOKING FOR BRAIN HEALTH
Friday, May 9; 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Have some fun while learning recipes that can help fuel your brain.
BREAKFAST & LEARN: UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE
Tuesday, May 13; 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
A helpful guide to navigating the sometimesconfusing world of Medicare benefits. Please join us whether you are new to Medicare or already enjoying the benefits.
TO BECOME A BETTER HEALTH MEMBER FOR FREE SCAN THIS QR CODE
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Local teens win $10K for global health initiative
Three students from High School South were part of a national student team that earned a $10,000 grant through the Lead4Change Challenge for their project on raising awareness of G6PD Deficiency — a genetic disorder that affects an estimated 500 million people worldwide.
Ishan Kaluskar, Nived Narendran and Shravani Gote joined five other high school students from across the country to form “G64 Education,” a virtual team committed to highlighting the dangers of the condition.
G6PD Deficiency remains largely absent from medical education despite its global prevalence and potential for serious health complications if left undiagnosed.
The students were inspired to act by Niloofer Darbary, vice president of the G6PD Deficiency Foundation, who issued a call to action for youth leaders to help inform the next generation of physicians about the condition.
Many of the students involved have been personally affected by G6PD Deficiency, either themselves or through loved ones.
“What was supposed to be a summer volunteer initiative quickly turned into a yearlong endeavor,” said Darbary. “Balancing school, extracurriculars, and this initiative, they remained consistently energized and deeply committed until the very end—striving to make a meaningful impact and fully devoted to the cause.”
G64 Education’s four-phase campaign included: Pre- and post-assessments to measure learning outcomes; outreach to American Medical Student Association chapters nationwide; an in-depth presentation at Monmouth University, which received a 4.6/5 rating for teaching effectiveness; and a public awareness video and an online fundraising campaign
As part of the campaign, the team aimed to raise $6,000 through a double-match fundraising initiative and connect with at least one college-level medical student organization.
Their efforts yielded a 144% increase in participant knowledge about G6PD Deficiency, and more than 100 individuals were
directly educated.
The $10,000 grant, awarded by Lead4Change on behalf of the team to the G6PD Deficiency Foundation, will support continued education and advocacy efforts, including participation in the AMSA Future Physicians of Change Conference this April in Washington, D.C., and an AMSA Alliance Membership.
County tax rate to drop under Benson budget
Mercer County Executive Dan Benson unveiled a $420 million proposed budget for 2025 that trims the county tax rate by more than 6% while maintaining core services and addressing financial challenges left by the prior administration.
“We were left with a big financial mess by the previous administration, and we’re still cleaning it up,” Benson said during his budget address to the Mercer County Board of Commissioners on April 10.
“Inflation, rising healthcare costs, past overspending, and the increased costs of housing juvenile offenders are all making this harder,” he said. “But we need to take a different approach from what they’re doing on the federal level and continue to put our community first.”
The proposed $420.12 million spending plan increases non-grant expenditures by less than 2%, despite $16 million in additional salary and benefit costs.
Benson said the tax rate cut was made possible through cost-cutting and a rise in property values. He cautioned that the impact on municipal tax bills may vary.
“While lean, this budget ensures we can continue to provide the County’s essential services without jeopardizing our future,” he said. “We’re tightening our belts every-
where we can.”
Cost-saving measures include leaving some staff positions vacant and moving employees from leased offices to a countyowned facility.
Benson also addressed the ripple effects of expected federal spending cuts on local programs.
Although federal dollars make up less than 2% of the county budget, reductions in public health, infrastructure, Medicaid, workforce development and social services may force future cutbacks in Mercer County.
Despite those pressures, Benson said his administration has taken steps to restore fiscal stability, including completing four audits, updating accounting practices, introducing new financial software and reclaiming $400,000 in unclaimed state funds.
“Throughout this process we’ve been transparent with the ratings agencies about the steps we’re taking to stabilize our finances… I’m proud to say that the outlook from ratings agencies continues to be stable,” he said.
Benson highlighted ongoing capital projects as investments in Mercer County’s future, including renovations to the Trenton Thunder ballpark, modernization of Trenton-Mercer Airport, rebuilding the Lincoln Avenue Bridge, and improvements along the South Broad Street corridor.
In addition, the county plans to launch a new grant program for municipalities and nonprofits to improve the region’s trail network through the Open Space Trust Fund.
The county is also expanding intergovernmental partnerships, including a coordinated hazardous materials response system, upgraded emergency communications, and the relaunch of the Municipal Assistance Road Resurfacing Program.
“In recent weeks, there have been several proposed changes related to public education at the federal level that may have contributed to a sense of uncertainty and concern among many in our communities,” the superintendents wrote.
“We want to be unequivocally clear that these changes have not deterred us from our dedication to providing an exceptional education for all of our students,” the letter said.
The statement highlights the superintendents’ continued focus on student mental health, crisis response, and equity. It also cites specific legal protections that remain in effect for New Jersey students, including:
Plyler v. Doe: Ensures all children, regardless of immigration status, have the right to public education.
N.J. Admin. Code 6A:22-3.3 - Housing and immigration status: Confirms immigration or visa status cannot affect school enrollment.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: Protects the privacy of student records, including immigration-related information.
New Jersey Law Against Discrimination: Prohibits bias based on race, gender identity, religion, disability, sexual orientation and other factors.
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Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights: Mandates that schools prevent and address bullying through enforceable district policies.
The letter stresses that public education is a state responsibility and that Mercer County schools will not implement policies that deny or discourage students from attending school.
“Our commitment to acceptance, connection and fairness serves as the cornerstone of our efforts to ensure that all students feel a deep sense of belonging and community,” the letter reads. “We remain passionately committed to protecting the rights of every student within our schools.”
Superintendents from East Windsor (Mark Daniels), West Windsor-Plainsboro (David Aderhold), Ewing (David Gentile), Trenton (James Earle), Princeton (Kathleen Foster), Robbinsville (Patrick Pizzo), Hopewell Valley (Rosetta D. Treece), Lawrence (Robyn Klim), Hamilton (Scott Rocco), and Mercer County Technical Schools (Matthew Carey) signed the letter.
“We are proud to be part of vibrant school districts that celebrate the strength found in the diverse backgrounds of our students, staff, and families,” the superintendents stated. “Together, we will continue to provide the exceptional education our students deserve, while cultivating communities where every student has opportunities to thrive.”
Propane Tanks, Car Batteries, Scrap Metals, Air Conditioner, Lawn Mowers, Fridge/Freezers, Exercise Equipment, Dehumidifiers, Tires (on/off rims), Used Motor Oil, Anti-Freeze, BBQ Grills, UNBOXED Electronics ; Laptop, Computers, Fax Machine, Copiers, Printers, VCRs, Cell Phones, Keyboards, Cables & Wiring and Televisions.
Propane Tanks, Car Batteries, Scrap Metals, Air Conditioner, Lawn Mowers, Fridge/Freezers, Exercise Equipment, Dehumidifiers, Tires (on/off rims), Used Motor Oil, Anti-Freeze, BBQ Grills, UNBOXED Electronics ; Laptop, Computers, Fax Machine, Copiers, Printers, VCRs, Cell Phones, Keyboards, Cables & Wiring and Televisions.
DUMPSTER ITEMS:
Broken Items, Wood Fencing, Outdoor Play Toys, Outdoor Furniture, Small Furniture, Area Rugs NO Mattresses, NO Paints, NO Construction/Demo Debris
DUMPSTER ITEMS:
DUMPSTER ITEMS: Broken Items, Wood Fencing, Outdoor Play Toys, Outdoor Furniture, Small Furniture, Area Rugs NO Mattresses, NO Paints, NO Construction/Demo Debris
Accepting Donations: Books, Movies, Toys, Home Décor, Games, Puzzles, Housewares, Shoes, Clean Clothing & Accessories, Working Small Appliances & Electronics NO BABY: Cribs, Car Seats, High Chairs, Walkers or Playpens (due to recalls)
GOODWILL Accepting Donations: Books, Movies, Toys, Home Décor, Games, Puzzles, Housewares, Shoes, Clean Clothing & Accessories, Working Small Appliances & Electronics
NO BABY: Cribs, Car Seats, High Chairs, Walkers or Playpens (due to recalls)
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Propane Tanks, Car Batteries, Scrap Metals, Air Conditioner, Lawn Mowers, Fridge/Freezers, Exercise Equipment, Dehumidifiers, Tires (on/off rims), Used Motor Oil, Anti-Freeze, BBQ Grills, UNBOXED Electronics ; Laptop, Computers, Fax Machine, Copiers, Printers, VCRs, Cell Phones, Keyboards, Cables & Wiring and Televisions.
Broken Items, Wood Fencing, Outdoor Play Toys, Outdoor Furniture, Small Furniture, Area Rugs NO Mattresses, NO Paints, NO Construction/Demo Debris
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major subdivision and site plan approval, maintains that adding a residential component to the site will help revitalize Forrestal Village, which has struggled with a high number of vacancies and reduced foot traffic since it was build almost 40 years ago.
Originally approved in 1985 as a mixeduse destination featuring upscale retail, dining, hotel, and office uses, the center opened in 1986 but never reached its envisioned potential.
Forrestal Village was first marketed as a high-end shopping village, later pivoting to a factory outlet model and eventually transitioning to a mix of restaurants and office uses.
Notable additions in the mid-2000s included Salt Creek Grille and Ruth’s Chris Steak House, as well as a short-lived Can Do Fitness health club that closed in 2016. In the years since, retail and office occupancy at the site have steadily declined, leaving a number of storefronts and suites vacant.
For years, planning professionals and property owners have floated the idea of introducing housing to the site to provide a permanent population of residents who would live, dine, and shop in the village— increasing commercial activity and ensuring long-term sustainability.
“Over the years there has been talk about
Two of the buildings, each with 160 units, would be constructed on parcels along Main Street and College Road West. The third building, with 74 units, would occupy the site of the existing Market Hall, which is slated for demolition.
A total of 67 apartments — 17% of the overall unit count — would be set aside for affordable housing, up from 50 affordable units approved in 2014.
The affordable units would include one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts and would comply with the Uniform Housing Affordability Controls regulations set by the state of New Jersey.
The 67 would be interspersed among the market rate units in all three buildings and contain the bedroom mix and mix of very low-, low- and moderate-income units as required under UHAC.
the need for residential development at the PFV to help bolster the retail and restaurant market for this center,” states the application.
“Previous owners of the center shared that perspective, explaining how a welldesigned residential development could be built in a manner that would not only provide a high quality residential environment, but would enhance the overall design and appearance of the center.”
vide “an enhanced pedestrian environment around the proposed buildings and open spaces, and would provide a permanent neighborhood population of several hundred residents that could patronize existing and new restaurants, and neighborhood serving shops and services,” states the application.
The four-story buildings would include structured parking below ground, offering 428 private residential spaces. Additional surface parking would be available near each building.
The parking plan complies with township zoning rules and incorporates bonuses for electric vehicle charging spaces, which are credited at a 2-for-1 ratio under current state and local ordinances.
Township of West Windsor Public Works
The residential component could pro-
The project, designed by Minno & Wasko Architects and Planners and engineered by Van Note-Harvey Division of Pennoni, is planned in three phases.
Each building would include indoor and outdoor amenities such as a hotel-
Township of West Windsor Public Works
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Protect against identity theft – shred materials with your Social Security numbers, account numbers, confidential passwords, medical information, financial records and other confidential/sensitive personal documents.
Protect against identity theft – shred materials with your Social Security numbers, account numbers, confidential passwords, medical information, financial records and other confidential/sensitive personal documents.
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NO magazines, hard/soft cover books, newspapers, junk mail, online catalogs, coupon circulars, travel guides; these items can be recycled in your curbside recycling bin. NO photos, x-rays, CD’s, VHS tapes or plastic credit cards.
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*LIMIT 8 boxes – 10lbs each* Please do not tape or seal boxes. Reusable containers are welcome & will be returned!
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Send Hunger Packing WW-P and The Little Free Pantry are local programs of Mercer Street Friends addressing food insecurity. Food donations are needed to support these important programs. Shelf stable items most in need: Cereals (individual bowl or small boxes), Oatmeal, Rice, Dried Beans, Canned/Microwavable Soup Bowls, Canned/Tuna to go (Starkist, Bumble Bee or vegetarian equivalent), packaged Dried Fruits, Chef Boyardee Microwave Bowls or vegetarian equivalent, Hormel Complete entrée or vegetarian equivalent. Grocery store cards are also welcomed. NO GLASS items please.
Send Hunger Packing WW-P and The Little Free Pantry are local programs of Mercer Street Friends addressing food insecurity. Food donations are needed to support these important programs. Shelf stable items most in need: Cereals (individual bowl or small boxes), Oatmeal, Rice, Dried Beans, Canned/Microwavable Soup Bowls, Canned/Tuna to go (Starkist, Bumble Bee or vegetarian equivalent), packaged Dried Fruits, Chef Boyardee Microwave Bowls or vegetarian equivalent, Hormel Complete entrée or vegetarian equivalent. Grocery store cards are also welcomed. NO GLASS items please.
Send Hunger Packing WW-P
Send Hunger Packing WW-P and The Little Free Pantry are local programs of Mercer Street Friends addressing food insecurity. Food donations are needed to support these important programs. Shelf stable items most in need: Cereals (individual bowl or small boxes), Oatmeal, Rice, Dried Beans, Canned/Microwavable Soup Bowls, Canned/Tuna to go (Starkist, Bumble Bee or vegetarian equivalent), packaged Dried Fruits, Chef Boyardee Microwave Bowls or vegetarian equivalent, Hormel Complete entrée or vegetarian equivalent. Grocery store cards are also welcomed. NO GLASS items please.
Send Hunger Packing WW-P and The Little Free Pantry are local programs of Mercer Street Friends addressing food insecurity. Food donations are needed to support these important programs. Shelf stable items most in need: Cereals (individual bowl or small boxes), Oatmeal, Rice, Dried Beans, Canned/Microwavable Soup Bowls, Canned/Tuna to go (Starkist, Bumble Bee or vegetarian equivalent), packaged Dried Fruits, Chef Boyardee Microwave Bowls or vegetarian equivalent, Hormel Complete entrée or vegetarian equivalent. Grocery store cards are also welcomed. items please.
Send Hunger Packing WW-P and The Little Free Pantry are local programs of Mercer Street Friends addressing food insecurity. Food donations are needed to support these important programs. Shelf stable items most in need: Cereals (individual bowl or small boxes), Oatmeal, Rice, Dried Beans, Canned/Microwavable Soup Bowls, Canned/Tuna to go (Starkist, Bumble Bee or vegetarian equivalent), packaged Dried Fruits, Chef Boyardee Microwave Bowls or vegetarian equivalent, Hormel Complete entrée or vegetarian equivalent. cards are also welcomed. items please. 70
Send Hunger Packing WW-P and The Little Free Pantry are local programs of Mercer Street Friends addressing food insecurity. Food donations are needed to support these important programs. Shelf stable items most in need: Cereals (individual bowl or small boxes), Oatmeal, Rice, Dried Beans, Canned/Microwavable Soup Bowls, Tuna to go (Starkist, Bumble Bee or vegetarian equivalent), packaged Dried Fruits, Chef Boyardee Microwave Bowls or vegetarian equivalent, Hormel Complete entrée or vegetarian equivalent. cards are also welcomed. items please.
WW-P and are of Mercer Street Friends Food donations are needed to support these important programs. (individual bowl or small boxes), Soup Bowls, Tuna to go (Starkist, Bumble Bee or vegetarian equivalent), packaged Dried Fruits, Chef Boyardee cards are also welcomed. items please.
Send Hunger Packing WW-P and The Little Free Pantry are local programs of Mercer Street Friends addressing food insecurity. Food donations are needed to support these important programs. most in need (individual bowl or small boxes), Dried Beans, Soup Bowls, Tuna to go (Starkist, Bumble Bee or vegetarian equivalent), packaged Dried Fruits, Chef Boyardee cards are also welcomed. items please.
Send Hunger Packing WW-P and The Little Free Pantry are local programs of Mercer Street Friends addressing food insecurity. Food donations are needed to support these important programs. Shelf stable items most in need: Cereals (individual bowl or small boxes), Oatmeal, Rice, Dried Beans, Canned/Microwavable Soup Bowls, Tuna to go (Starkist, Bumble Bee or vegetarian equivalent), packaged Dried Fruits, Chef Boyardee Microwave Bowls or vegetarian equivalent, Hormel Complete entrée or vegetarian equivalent. cards are also welcomed. items please.
local programs of Mercer Street Friends addressing food insecurity. Food donations are needed to support these important programs. tems most in need: Cereals (individual bowl or small boxes), Oatmeal, Rice, Dried Beans, Canned/Microwavable Soup Bowls, Tuna to go (Starkist, Bumble Bee or vegetarian equivalent), packaged Dried Fruits, Chef Boyardee Microwave Bowls or vegetarian equivalent, Hormel Complete entrée or vegetarian equivalent. cards are also welcomed. NO GLASS items please.
Send Hunger Packing WW-P and The Little Free Pantry local programs of Mercer Street Friends addressing food insecurity. Food donations are needed to support these important programs. tems most in need: Cereals (individual bowl or small boxes), Oatmeal, Rice, Dried Beans, Canned/Microwavable Soup Bowls, Tuna to go (Starkist, Bumble Bee or vegetarian equivalent), packaged Dried Fruits, Chef Boyardee Microwave Bowls or vegetarian equivalent, Hormel Complete entrée or vegetarian equivalent. cards are also welcomed. NO GLASS items please.
The site plan approved by Plainsboro Township for a three-building, 394-unit apartment complex at Princeton Forrestal Village.
style lobby, a fitness center, a yoga room, coworking space, and an upscale club suite. Outdoor features would include a resortstyle pool, grilling areas, landscaped plazas, and a number of green space areas.
According to the application, architectural materials would reflect the character of Forrestal Village and its surroundings, including brick veneer, cast stone, fiber cement siding, and dimensional roof shingles. The exterior palette would maintain a neutral tone, while modern design details like varied cornice lines and enhanced lighting would offer contemporary accents.
The proposed site plan also envisions extensive pedestrian infrastructure improvements. New sidewalks and treelined streets would enhance walkability around the development and connect to existing businesses.
A new entrance at the intersection of Seminary Drive and College Road West would link the residential community with Lions Gate Drive and the future Princeton Nurseries mixed-use development across the street.
The plan states that the project would strengthen pedestrian links to surrounding neighborhoods. It would help connect residents to the existing retail, restaurants, and public transportation options within the commercial center.
Landscaping improvements include preserving mature oak trees along Main Street, redefining berms along College Road West, and adding new plantings and street trees throughout the site.
The application also requests a five-year vesting period from the date of amended plan approval. The original site plan approval from 2014 expired in 2019.
Under the state’s Municipal Land Use Law, planning boards may retroactively extend vesting periods when warranted. The applicant argues that the scope, complexity, and economic conditions surrounding the development justify the extension.
The project also includes a subdivision request to redraw lot lines and consolidate parcels to better accommodate the three buildings.
The applicant’s engineer submitted a traffic analysis that accounts for the removal of a 61,869-square-foot health club and 10,000 square feet of retail. The analysis shows a net reduction of 123 morning peak-hour trips and 221 afternoon peak-hour trips compared to the 2014 plan.
Properties adjacent to the proposed project are the undeveloped Princeton Nurseries Property to the South, Eden Autism Services to the east, the existing Princeton Forrestal Village and Route 1 to the west and Princeton Windrows and Carnegie Post Acute Care at Princeton to north.
That’s right, as good as Choi is at lacrosse, she is considered even better at soccer. She’s already verbally committed to play at Babson after she graduates in 2026.
“A lot of people know,” Choi said, “but a lot of people are also surprised that I’ve chosen soccer over lacrosse.”
Choi has been dynamic on the soccer pitch and the lacrosse field. Soccer is a far lower scoring game, and Choi scored 16 goals and dished out nine assists last fall. She has 31 goals and 17 assists in her career.
“With soccer, I guess since it’s all with your feet, I think it’s helped my footwork in lacrosse a lot,” Choi said. “I guess with attacking it helps me a lot because I’m able to dodge and also defending in soccer helps me because I’m able to move my feet and stay on my toes.”
Choi grew up playing both soccer and lacrosse at a high level before she had to finally make a choice where to put most of her efforts. She went with soccer, but has fond memories of her development as a lacrosse star.
“I did Lightning, which is like the rec league in West Windsor, and then also growing up, I did Ultimate Lacrosse so I did that travel lacrosse team,” she said. “I did that and also travel soccer so it kind of
scene. And even though her sister was a talented player who had college interest before a knee injury last year, Choi came in with expectations that were below modest.
“I was definitely surprised,” Choi said. “Obviously I was a freshman, so I was a little bit nervous because it’s going to be my first high school lacrosse season. I was hoping for just like a goal.”
Only one goal. She finished the year with 82.
“Right from the get-go, I remember her first game ever her freshman year, she scored five goals, which was against a very good Robbinsville team,” Giordano said. “I remember we lost that game by two, but we were excited that we were right up with them and to see the potential that Ginny had.”
Her 82 goals were good for second among all freshmen in the state.
Said Choi: “I guess it was better than expected that season.”
became a lot so I had to choose between the two. And I ended up choosing club soccer. But I still wanted to play lacrosse in high school.”
Coming into high school, she wasn’t sure what to expect. Her sister, Anna, was voted MVP of the Knights as a sophomore, the year before Choi arrived on the
She has continued to score at a rapid rate for the Knights, who got off to a 4-3 start, only two games less than they won all of last year. Three of their four wins came by just one goal apiece, while their other win came over rival High School South.
“My team has come out with good energy and also a positive mindset
High School North girls’ soccer star Grace Choi runs with the ball.
because we just want
Choi said. “So we have a winning mentality. But also when we lose, we don’t get down and we just look forward to our next game and see what we can improve.”
North has shown solid improvement since last year. Their experience helped them get out to a promising beginning and build confidence for the rest of the season.
“Right from the start of the season, we avenged two losses from last year to Steinert and Stuart,” Giordano said. “So I was really proud of the girls. We had lost to both those teams the last year – Steinert, we lost to twice. Stuart, we lost to once last year.
“ I think overall just the teamwork they’ve been able to work on. We’ve worked on our defense a lot with them working as a unit. They’re a really close knit group of players and most of them are returning.”
The offensive end scored doubledigit goals in four of the first five games. That’s a step forward too as they build the offense’s potency. With improvements at both ends, the Knights are getting more dangerous.
“I’m seeing improvement on the attacking end as well,” Giordano said. “It’s a good unit of girls that are going to work together. I think the composure of the
team, the grittiness and the effort they put forth in these games has been really exciting to watch and to experience for us.”
Choi helps not just with scoring and assisting, but also on the draw control. She was just three draw controls away from 100 for her career after seven games this season. Her quickness helps her win the ball on the circle or if she’s taking the draw, and it’s made her tough to guard on offense. She has tried to improve all aspects of her game and share her experience.
“I’m trying to be more of a leader now since I’m an upperclassman,” Choi said. “I’m just trying to help my teammates and when I see things on the field that we can improve, I try to tell my team so we can do our best to try to win.”
“It gets frustrating at times because it’s harder to keep the ball and stuff,” Choi said. “But I realize if there’s more than one girl on me, then that means there’s always another girl open. So I can always find another person to pass to and spread the ball out.”
opportunities for others by setting picks for others. I think her development has really been in adjusting to being that star player and then also making everybody else on the team better.”
Choi grew up playing soccer and lacrosse at a high level before she had to finally make a choice where to put most of her efforts.
On the field, she’s been forced to make some adjustments to her game with teams giving her lots of attention. She faces faceguards and double-teams frequently as opposing defenses do what they can to make her less of a threat.
Learning to adjust to how defenses counter a big-time scorer is part of any good attacker’s development. Choi has gotten better at handling the extra pressure that she’s seen since teams started to realize her freshman year how dynamic she is.
“She’s been working on attacking and reattacking but most importantly, just bringing the team’s level of play to even greater heights is really what she’s been able to do,” Giordano said. “She’s such a determined attacker, she wants to get to goal. We’ve definitely seen now teams know her so they’re going to game plan around her and she’s been able to take whatever the defense is throwing at her, whether it be an adjustment so she gets to goal or she can create
Choi’s speed has always been a part of her skill set. It’s an asset in soccer and lacrosse. And in lacrosse, it works right into her top scoring opportunities.
“I think the best goals are on from transitions and connecting passes,” Choi said. “So those are always my favorite, like the team goals when we can defend and win the ball and then bring it up through transition and then connect the ball and score. I think those are my favorite.” Choi is looking forward to continuing to score, assist and set up teammates for the North lacrosse team. If she continues her high level, she could get to 300 career points. The Knights are just happy that she’s stuck with her second sport.
“It’s definitely hard to balance,” Choi said. “I have club’s scheduled practices twice a week and then I have lacrosse practice every night. And then sometimes I have soccer games on the weekends, so it does conflict sometimes, but I try to find a balance and I think I have since I’ve been doing it for so long – my whole life. So I’ve gotten pretty used to it, and it hasn’t really been too much of a struggle for me luckily.”
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Join us online as Alaska expert, enthusiast, and tour guide Jeff Sturman shares his knowledge and experience, and virtually guides us through the ultimate Alaska adventure: from Fairbanks, through Denali National Park, along the Midnight Sun Deluxe Rail into Anchorage, and then through Glacier Bay, down the Inside Passage and into Vancouver. All this and more, full Q&A, and special pricing and amenities for attendees.
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Sturman shares his knowledge and experience, and virtually guides us through the ultimate Alaska adventure: from Fairbanks, through Denali National Park, along the Midnight Sun Deluxe Rail into Anchorage, and then through Glacier Bay, down the Inside Passage and into Vancouver. All this and more, full Q&A, and special pricing and amenities for attendees.
National Park, along the Midnight Sun Deluxe Rail into Anchorage, and then through Glacier Bay, down the Inside Passage and into Vancouver. All this and more, full Q&A, and special pricing and amenities for attendees.
National Park, along the Midnight Sun Deluxe Rail into Anchorage, and then through Glacier Bay, down the Inside Passage and into Vancouver. All this and more, full Q&A, and special pricing and amenities for attendees.
Join us online as Alaska expert, enthusiast, and tour guide Jeff Sturman shares his knowledge and experience, and virtually guides us through the ultimate Alaska adventure: from Fairbanks, through Denali National Park, along the Midnight Sun Deluxe Rail into Anchorage, and then through Glacier Bay, down the Inside Passage and into Vancouver. All this and more, full Q&A, and special pricing and amenities for attendees.
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Advanced Non-Invasive Liver Tumor Treatment Arriving at Capital Health Cancer Center
Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell will be the first and only hospital in the Mercer and Bucks County region to offer histotripsy, a non-invasive treatment option for liver tumors, when the Edison System arrives this summer.
DR. CATALDO DORIA, a hepato-pancreatobiliary surgeon and medical director of Capital Health Cancer Center, Dr. Ajay Choudhri, an interventional radiologist and chairman of the Radiology Department at Capital Health, and Dr. Nikhil Thaker, medical director of Radiation Oncology lead the team at the Cancer Center’s Liver Center of Excellence that performs histotripsy. This groundbreaking procedure uses advanced imaging and ultrasound energy to destroy targeted tumors in a single outpatient procedure with no cutting or probing.
“Capital Health Cancer Center consistently commits to bringing new and promising technologies like this to patients in our area,” said Dr. Doria. “Histotripsy destroys targeted tissues without the intense energy of radiation, heat damage from thermal technologies, or incisions or needles from traditional treatments that can damage surrounding healthy structures. The additional benefits of less pain, shorter recovery time, and fewer complications also help ensure patients experience the best possible clinical outcomes.”
Histotripsy is a revolutionary non-invasive solution for patients with liver cancer who are not candidates for surgery or may have previously been told their tumors are inoperable. Dr. Doria and his team use the histotripsy devices (an ultrasound machine connected to a mobile robotic arm) to deliver precisely
targeted treatment. Ultrasound pulses create microbubbles at a focal point, which break down and dissolve the diseased liver tumor tissue without piercing the skin. Histotripsy is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of liver tumors, and doctors and researchers have studied it for more than 20 years, including clinical trials. There are ongoing studies surrounding the use of histotripsy for treating tumors in the pancreas, brain, prostate, kidney and other areas. As FDA approvals are granted, the team at Capital Health Cancer Center plans to expand their histotripsy program to these new sites.
Capital Health Cancer Center, located at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell, is home to the Liver Center of Excellence as well as other centers of excellence specializing in breast care, lung health, neuro-oncology, pancreatic health, and robotic-assisted surgery. To learn more, visit capitalhealthcancer.org. To schedule a histotripsy consultation, call 609.537.6000.
Heart Specialists at Capital Health Regional Medical Center Perform First Pulsed Field Ablation to Treat AFib
A team of cardiology specialists from Capital Health’s Cardiac Electrophysiology Program, part of its Heart and Vascular Institute, performed the first pulsed field ablation at Capital Health Regional Medical Center (RMC). Pulsed field ablation is a new, minimally invasive approach for treating symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AFib) that is resistant to treatment with medication. Capital Health is the first to offer this procedure in Mercer and Lower Bucks counties.
“Traditional radiofrequency ablation uses electrical energy delivered through a catheter (a long, thin tube) to destroy areas in the heart that typically trigger AFib. Sometimes this type of ablation can cause damage to surrounding tissues,” said DR. SCOTT BURKE, medical director of Cardiac Electrophysiology and a board-certified, fellowship-trained cardiac electrophysiologist with Capital Health Cardiology Specialists. “We’re excited to offer our patients this new pulsed field technology that uses non-thermal electrical energy to precisely treat the affected cardiac tissue in less time than traditional thermal ablations and with lower risk of harming surrounding healthy structures.”
Atrial fibrillation occurs when the top two chambers of the heart (the atria) beat too fast and with an irregular rhythm. This can decrease the heart’s pumping efficiency, leading to a higher risk
of stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications than those with normal heart rhythms. With the incidence of AFib on the rise, a safe, effective, and efficient therapy like pulsed field ablation allows the experts in Capital Health’s Electrophysiology Program to treat more patients, reduce their complications, and improve the well-being of the larger community.
Capital Health’s Cardiac Electrophysiology team, with experts from Capital Health Cardiology Specialists, performs procedures like pulsed field ablation to manage and treat patients with conditions that involve abnormal electrical behavior of the heart. To make an appointment at Capital Health Cardiology Specialists, or to find an office near you, visit capitalhealthcardiology.org.
Capital Health Heart and Vascular Institute offers comprehensive care with a multi-specialty approach highlighted by the most up-to-date techniques and treatment options. With multiple locations throughout the greater Mercer and Bucks county region, the Institute features the most sophisticated technology guided by highly trained clinical experts in medical fields such as cardiac surgery, cardiac electrophysiology, general and interventional cardiology, nephrology, podiatry, interventional radiology, vascular surgery, and wound management and hyperbaric medicine. For more information, visit capitalheartandvascular.org.
Capital Health Announces Launch of TeamBirth Program to Enhance Childbirth Experience
Capital Health today announced its launch of TeamBirth, a national, evidence-based model designed to enhance team communication and shared decision making.
Announced at Capital Health’s biannual community baby shower in Trenton, TeamBirth works to ensure that every patient feels heard and informed during their birthing experience and receives the same quality treatment. At its core, TeamBirth is a communication model that brings patients, their support people, and their care team together in huddles at regular intervals. During these huddles, the team discusses changes in the patient’s status, addresses questions or concerns, and discusses care plans. TeamBirth is being implemented at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell in partnership with the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute and Ariadne Labs.
“The goal of TeamBirth is to encourage shared decision-making between patients and their health care team,” said Alexandra Nelson, director of the Maternal and Infant Service Line at Capital Health. “This approach connects expectant mothers and their support people with clinicians, nurses, lactation consultants— everyone who is part of the care team—to establish consistent lines of communication. Through these important connections, patients can express their personal preferences so clinicians can get their growing families off to the safest start possible while elevating the patient’s voice.”
During TeamBirth huddles, patients participate in planning and managing care for themselves and their baby, from admission
through discharge. TeamBirth is proven to enhance the focus on patient-centered, respectful, and equitable care for all. Health care systems that have already implemented TeamBirth have reported positive impacts on patient satisfaction, clinician satisfaction, and success in addressing health inequities.
Capital Health’s Community Baby Shower, where the launch was announced, is a free community event for women who are pregnant or recently delivered (infants up to three months old) and their support person. Staff from Capital Health offer blood pressure screenings, CPR instruction, giveaways, and information tables from Capital Health Maternity Services, Childbirth Education, and Pediatric Emergency Services. Other Trenton-based community organizations also attend to share information, with lunch provided by the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen food truck along with additional food distributed by Capital Health’s Mobile Food Pantry with Arm in Arm.
Maternity Services at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell makes up the most complete maternity facility in the area. From routine deliveries to high-risk needs, staff at the Josephine Plumeri Birthing Center at Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell provide a full range of prenatal, obstetrical, postpartum, and neonatal care options so newborns have the greatest chance for a healthy start. The designated Regional Perinatal Center provides neonatal care, including Mercer County’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for at-risk births. To learn more, visit capitalhealth.org/maternity.
Don’t Delay: Call 911 If You Suspect a Stroke
“When it comes to treating stroke, we always say ‘time is brain,’ which means that the sooner we can treat you, the better chance we have at a successful outcome,” said DR. DUSTIN ROCHESTIE, director of the Stroke Program at Capital Health. “At Capital Health, we have procedures in place to make sure you get the immediate, lifesaving stroke care that you need.”
The Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center at the Capital Institute for Neurosciences is a major referral center for the treatment of all types of neurovascular diseases, including (but not limited to) cerebral aneurysms, strokes, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs), intracranial stenosis as well as Moyamoya disease.
The only certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in the region, Capital Health Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Trenton provides safe emergency stroke and neurovascular services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
“As soon as you call 911, our prehospital alert system allows our team in the hospital to prepare for your arrival, saving valuable time to treatment,” said Dr. Rochestie. “Your call activates basic and advanced life support service to provide safe, immediate care at your location before you even arrive at the hospital.”
Controllable Risk Factors for Stroke
There are steps you can take right away to lower your risk. Get started by talking to your primary care doctor to learn about stroke screenings and how you can treat or manage controllable risk factors such as:
… High blood pressure
… High cholesterol
… Heart/blood vessel disease
Cigarette smoking
… Physical inactivity/ obesity/poor diet
Diabetes mellitus
… Atrial fibrillation
… Sickle cell disease
Visit capitalneuro.org to learn more. If you or someone you know is experiencing signs of a stroke, call 911.
Stroke is a time-sensitive emergency. If you suspect you or a loved one is experiencing a stroke, B-E F-A-S-T to know the signs of a stroke and call 911 immediately.
B
E
— Balance
Is the person experiencing a sudden loss of balance?
— Eyes
Has the person lost vision in one or both eyes?
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— Face Drooping
Does one side of the face droop, or is it numb?
— Arm Weakness
A — Speech Difficulty
Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S
Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like “The sky is blue.” Is the sentence repeated correctly?
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— Time to call 911
If someone shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 911 and check the time so you’ll know when the first symptom appeared.
Be Heart Healthy: How to Lower Your Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 6 p.m. | Location: Zoom Meeting
High blood pressure and cholesterol are common conditions that affect your heart, but there are medical and nutritional options to help reduce your risks. Join DR. CHARLES PARABOSCHI from Capital Health Cardiology Specialists to learn about the latest medical treatments for lowering your blood pressure and cholesterol. Registered Dietitian ELIZABETH IOZZINO will discuss the importance of proper nutrition for your heart health. Register for this event at capitalhealth.org/events.
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What’s Happening is a selection of events taking place this month in our area. For even more events, go online to our website, communitynews.org/events.
Details below were believed to be accurate at time of publication. We always recommend that you confirm all necessary details when planning to attend an event.
Thursday May 1
Toddler Storytime, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 10 a.m. Join us for stories, rhymes, and a themed craft. Ages 2-5 with a caregiver. mcl.org.
Playdate Pals, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 11 a.m. Kids can explore and learn together each week. For ages 2-5. mcl.org.
Dreams2Code Coding Class, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 4:45 p.m. Learn the basics of Java. No prior experience is required. Classes will be every Thursday for the month. mcl.org.
Paint a Mini Canvas, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 6:45 p.m. Work with your choice of paintbrushes or acrylic paint pens. Each participant receives a 3”x4” canvas and a tiny easel. Register. For ages 11-18. mcl.org.
Friday May 2
Sing Along with Ms. Pat, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 10:30 a.m. Get ready to sing, move, and learn as we belt out our favorite tunes and dance with Ms. Pat. For ages 0-5 years with a caregiver. mcl.org.
Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 2 p.m. Bring yarn, and hook or needles, to start or continue your project. mcl. org.
Healthy Family Cooking on a Budget, Plainsboro Public Library, 3rd Floor. 1:30 p.m. Hands-on workshop with instructor Shipra Mitra. Registration required. plainsborolibrary.org. 9 Van Doren St., Plainsboro.
Anything Goes, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. $26. kelseytheatre.org. Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Rd., West Windsor.
Mercer County Teen Arts Festival, Mercer County Community College. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. One-day celebration of the arts consists of Master Classes, workshops and hands-on art making activities. Email teenarts@ mercercounty.org for more informaiton. 1200 Old Trenton Rd., West Windsor.
saTurday May 3
Star Wars: Jedi Training Session, 1pm, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 1, 2, and 3 p.m. Take the Jedi oath, work on your speed and coordination as you climb your way through an obstacle course, practice your light saber skills, train your brain with puzzles, and more. mcl.org.
Breakfast and Books, Plainsboro Public Library. 10 a.m. Have donuts and coffee and chat with Library Director Darren Miguez about how you use the library. plainsborolibrary.org. 9 Van Doren St., Plainsboro.
Anything Goes, Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College. 8 p.m. Classic musical. kelseyatmccc.com. 1200 Old Trenton Rd., Windsor.
Bob Daley, Working Dog Winery. 1 to 5 p.m. Live
music plus food truck from Beach Shack. workingdogwinerynj.com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Rd., Robbinsville.
Princeton Art Bazaar, Arts Council of Princeton. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date May 5. artscouncilofprinceton. org. 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton.
West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market, Vaughn Drive Lot. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Up to 50 farms and other vendors on site. wwcfm.org. 877 Alexander Rd., Princeton Junction.
71st Annual Show and Plant Sale, Garden State African Violet Club. Noon to 4 p.m. Plants for sale from commercial growers and club members. Free admission. Mercer County Community College Student Center, 1200 Old Trenton Rd., West Windsor.
sunday May 4
Drop-in Craft, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 1 p.m. Stop in the Library any time between 1-3pm, and make a fun craft. For all ages. mcl.org.
Rob Silvers, Working Dog Winery. 1 to 5 p.m. Live music plus food truck from Dani’s Burgers. workingdogwinerynj.com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Rd., Robbinsville.
Anything Goes, Anything Goes, Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College. 2 p.m. Classic musical. kelseyatmccc.com. 1200 Old Trenton Rd., Windsor.
MOnday May 5
Baby Storytime, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 10:30 a.m. For ages 0-24 months, with a caregiver.
Let’s Play Chess, Mercer County Library: West
First Home
Windsor Branch. 4:45 p.m. Open to young participants of all skill levels. Please bring your chess sets. For ages 6-14. Register for this program. mcl.org.
Coding Basics with mTiny Robots, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 6:30 p.m. Learn basic coding and logic skills as you direct a cute little robot through different challenges. mcl.org.
TuEsday May 6
Plainsboro Art Group Meet-Up, Plainsboro Public Library Community Room. 6:30 p.m. Monthly meeting for artists to share their work and ideas. plainsborolibrary.org. 9 Van Doren St., Plainsboro.
Toddler Storytime, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 10:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes, and a themed craft. For ages 2-5. mcl.org.
Playdate Pals, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 11 a.m. Join us for Playdate Pals, where kids can explore and learn together each week. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. mcl.org.
Flow & Focus, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 4:45 p.m. This workshop is perfect for kids looking to boost their self-awareness, reduce stress, and channel their energy positively. For ages 8-12. mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
Crochet Club + Embroidery, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 6:30 p.m. For ages 6-16 mcl.org.
WEdnEsday May 7
Sensory Storytime, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 10 a.m. Sensory Storytime is a smaller See EVENTS, Page 20
program for children who may prefer a softer and interactive experience. Open to all families, mcl.org.
Baby Storytime, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 11 a.m. For ages 0-24 months, with a caregiver.
Wednesday Film Festival: Fantastic Mr. Fox, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 2 p.m. mcl.org.
Book Club: The Call of the Wild, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 6:30 p.m. Spring reading group for students ages 10-18. mcl.org.
Wednesday Wonder Walk, Tulpehaking Nature Center. 10 a.m. Explore the trails of Roebling Park. Free. abbottmarshlands.org. 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton.
Thursday May 8
Little STEAMers, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 11 a.m. Each week, toddlers will build, experiment, investigate, and have fun while exploring a new topic. For ages 2-4. mcl.org.
Dreams2Code Coding Class, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 4:45 p.m. Learn the basics of Java. Bring your own laptop, if possible. . mcl.org.
Perler Beads, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 6:45 p.m. Make a pixelated design out of colorful fuse beads using a template. For ages 11-18. mcl.org.
Cash Bingo, Congregation Beth Chaim. 6 p.m. Open to ages 18 and up. Entry fee $5. bethchaim.org. 329 Village Rd. East, West Windsor.
Vinny Rugnetta, Working Dog Winery. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Live music. workingdogwinerynj.com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Rd., Robbinsville.
Friday May 9
Drop-In Computer and Tech Help, Plainsboro Public Library. 10:30 a.m. plainsborolibrary.org. 9 Van Doren St, Plainsboro Township, Plainsboro. Children’s Music with Ms. Kim, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 10:30 a.m. mcl.org.
Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 2 p.m. Bring yarn, and hook or needles, to start or continue your project. mcl. org.
Tanglewood Band Rochelle, Working Dog Winery. 4 to 8 p.m. Live music. workingdogwinerynj.com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Rd., Robbinsville. The Weeklings, Randy Now’s Man Cave. 7 p.m.
Beatles tribute band. $40. randy-nows-man-cave.ticketleap.com. 119 West Ward Street, Hightstown.
saTurday May 10
Paint & Plant, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 2 p.m. Paint a flowerpot and plant a nasturium for Mother’s Day. Register. Walk-ins welcome as supplies last. For all ages. mcl.org.
Poetry Reading Group, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 2 p.m. Read, share, and discuss the best in classic and contemporary poetry.
NJ State Button Society Spring 2025 Button Show, Union Fire Company and Rescue Squad. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Email buttonsinnewjersey@gmail.com. 1396 River Rd., Titusville.
Studio 54 Disco Casino Night Fundraiser, Congregation Beth Chaim. 12 a.m. Rabbi Blum’s 10th and Congregation Beth Chaim’s 54th anniversary. Includes dinner. bethchaim.org/studio54. 329 Village Rd. East, West Windsor.
Rachmaninoff with Natasha Paremski, Princeton Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. $35 and up. princetonsymphony.org. Richardson Auditorium, Princeton.
Jersey Surecats, Working Dog Winery. 1 to 5 p.m. Live music plus food truck by Legends Grille. workingdogwinerynj.com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Rd., Robbinsville.
Al Lubel, Catch A Rising Star. 7:30 to 9 p.m. With Michael Schwartz. $26.50 - $34.50. catcharisingstar.com.
Hyatt Regency Princeton, West Windsor.
West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market, Vaughn Drive Lot. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Up to 50 farms and other vendors on site. wwcfm.org. 877 Alexander Rd., Princeton Junction.
sunday May 11
Drop-in Craft: Mother’s Day, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 1 p.m. Stop in the Library any time between 1-3 p.m. For all ages. mcl.org.
sor Branch. 11 a.m. Kids can explore and learn together each week. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. mcl.org. Crochet Club + Embroidery, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 6:30 p.m. Join our crochet club, learn the basics, and get hands-on help. Or, try embroidery. Register. For ages 6-16 mcl.org.
SF Book Club - How High We Go In the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 7 p.m. mcl.org.
Sketching Club, Plainsboro Public Library. 6:30 p.m. Join Tatiana Sougakova in the library’s history room to sketch, share work, tips, ideas and resources. All levels welcome. Ages 15+.plainsborolibrary.org. 9 Van Doren St, Plainsboro.
Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda, Antonio Sánchez Trio, McCarter Theatre Center. 7:30 p.m. mccarter.org. 91 University Place, Princeton.
WEdnEsday May 14
Crafts for Grown-ups: Diagonal Fold Pocket Envelope, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 10 a.m. All craft supplies are provided. For ages 18 and up. Register, space is limited. mcl.org.
Baby Storytime, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 11 a.m. For ages 0-24 months, with a caregiver.
Wednesday Film Festival: Asteroid City, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 2 p.m. mcl.org. Flow & Focus, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 4 p.m. This workshop is perfect for kids looking to boost their self-awareness, reduce stress, and channel their energy positively. For ages 8-12. mcl.org. Book Club: The Call of the Wild, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 6:30 p.m. mcl.org.
Thursday May 15
Toddler Storytime, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 10 a.m. Join us for stories, rhymes, and a themed craft. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Mother’s Day Coding Workshop with iCode, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 1:30 p.m. Create something unique for Mom: a digital Mother’s Day card using Scratch Jr.
Movie Matinée: Brave, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 2:45 p.m. Watch Disney’s “Brave.” mcl.org.
Erez Lirov & Sax, Working Dog Winery. 1 to 5 p.m. Live music plus food truck by Yooo Cuz. workingdogwinerynj.com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Rd., Robbinsville.
MOnday May 12
Baby Storytime, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 10:30 a.m. For ages 0-24 months, with a caregiver.
Let’s Play Chess, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 4:45 p.m. Open to young participants of all skill levels. Please bring your chess sets. For ages 6-14. Register for this program. mcl.org.
Lego Building Challenge, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 6:30 p.m. Each month will have a different building challenge. If you so choose, we will then feature your creation in the library for the rest of the month. Bring a friend, and join us. This month’s challenge: Sci-Fi Scene (think Star Wars). For ages 6-11. Register. Walk-ins are welcome. mcl.org.
TuEsday May 13
Toddler Storytime, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 10:30 a.m. Join us for stories, rhymes, and a themed craft. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Playdate Pals, Mercer County Library: West Wind-
Playdate Pals, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 11 a.m. Kids can explore and learn together each week. For ages 2-5. mcl.org.
Dreams2Code Coding Class, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 4:45 p.m. Learn the basics of Java. No prior experience is required. For ages 10-15. Bring your own laptop, if possible. Register. mcl.org. Rule of Three Reading Group: Birds, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 6:30 p.m. Named for the “rule of three” principle in writing and joke-telling, this reading group considers three pieces each month: a short story, a poem, and an essay, all connected by a theme. mcl.org.
Flow & Focus, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 6:30 p.m. Perfect for kids looking to boost their self-awareness, reduce stress, and channel their energy positively. For ages 8-12. Register. mcl.org.
Glass Chiyogami Magnets & Pocky, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 6:45 p.m. Make up to 3 magnets with your choice of brightly colored Japanese Chiyogami pattern origami paper. And snack on Pocky sticks. Register. Walks-in accepted as supplies last. For ages 11-18 mcl.org.
Dave Bermingham, Working Dog Winery. 4 to 8 p.m. Live music. workingdogwinerynj.com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Rd., Robbinsville.
Friday May 16
Tim Hoh’s Music for Kids, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 10:30 a.m. Get ready to rock and roll Tim Hoh as he puts his own spin on classic children’s songs. For ages 0-5 years. mcl.org.
Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 2 p.m. Bring yarn, and hook or needles, to start or continue your project. mcl. org.
New Jersey Symphony: Xian Conducts Mozart, Alexander Hall. 8 p.m. Xian Zhang conductor. Eric Wyrick violin, Francine Storck violin. njsymphony.org. 68 Nassau St, Princeton.
Visions Vol.1 by Sofijazz, West Windsor Arts. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Performance by jazz vocalist Sofija Knezevic. $8 to $20. westwindsorarts.org. 952 Alexander Rd., West Windsor.
Bad Karma, Randy Now’s Man Cave. 7 p.m. Songs from the Sunshine State and other assorted tunes. $10 to $12. randy-nows-man-cave.ticketleap.com. 119 West Ward Street, Hightstown.
saTurday May 17
Linda’s Day Farm Social, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 10 a.m. Participants will create a DIY Craft using natural materials, play some getting to know you games, and enjoy seasonal refreshments together. Register. mcl.org.
Dan Stinger, Working Dog Winery. 1 to 5 p.m. Live music. workingdogwinerynj.com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Rd., Robbinsville.
The Buzzer Band, Cooper’s Riverview. 7 p.m. With DJ Frank Oliveti. Reservations recommended. coopersnj.com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton.
Darla Rich Jazz, Small World Coffee. 7 p.m. smallworldcoffee.com. 14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market, Vaughn Drive Lot. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Up to 50 farms and other vendors on site. wwcfm.org. 877 Alexander Rd., Princeton Junction.
Color Rush Run4Kids, Children’s Home Society of New Jersey. 8 a.m. 2K walk and 5K run supporting The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey. Register via runsignup.com. $25. chsofnj.org. Mercer County Park, East Picnic Parking Lot 13, West Windsor.
sunday May 18
Big STEAMers, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 1 p.m. Children will build, experiment, investigate, and have fun while exploring a new topic. For ages 6-11. Register. mcl.org.
Kids’ Multicultural Arts & Crafts, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 2 p.m. Each session will feature a book about the chosen country, a discussion of interesting/fun facts, and then a related craft activity. This session will focus on Chile. For ages 6-11. Register. mcl.org.
Codebreaker: The Alan Turing Story, Princeton Pro Musica. 4 p.m. Performance of James McCarthy’s oratorio. $12 to $81. princetonpromusica.org. Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University.
Roger Gardella, Working Dog Winery. 1 to 5 p.m. Live music plus food truck by Legends Grille. workingdogwinerynj.com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Rd., Robbinsville.
Princeton 5K Run and Walk, Good Grief benefit event. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $30 run; $25 walk; $5 kids dash. good-grief.org. Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Rd., West Windsor.
MOnday May 19
Baby Storytime, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 10:30 a.m. For ages 0-24 months, with a caregiver.
Let’s Play Chess, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 4:45 p.m. Open to young participants of all skill levels. Please bring your chess sets. For ages 6-14. Register for this program. mcl.org.
Robotics Night with iCode, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 6:30 p.m. Join us for an awesome night of robot building. For ages 5-12. Register. mcl.org.
Tuesday, May 20
Toddler Storytime, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 10:30 a.m. Join us for stories, rhymes, and a themed craft. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Playdate Pals, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 11 a.m. Join us for Playdate Pals, where kids can explore and learn together each week. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. mcl.org.
PJs & Popcorn Movie: Lilo & Stitch (PG), Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 5:30 p.m. For all ages. mcl.org.
2025 Annual Golf Outing, Mercer Oaks. 11:30 a.m. Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce event. princetonmercerchamber.org. 725 Village Rd. West, West Windsor.
TuEsday May 20
Breathe, Relax, & Focus, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 7 p.m. Be in the present moment and experience the joy of mindfulness, facilitated by Nila Satpute, a 13-year practitioner of Rajyoga. mcl.org.
WEdnEsday May 21
Wednesday Morning Bookies: The Sequel by Jean Hanff Korelitz, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 10 a.m. mcl.org.
Sensory Storytime, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 10 a.m. Sensory Storytime is a smaller program for children who may prefer a softer and interactive experience. Open to all families, mcl.org.
Baby Storytime, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 11 a.m. For ages 0-24 months, with a caregiver.
Wednesday Film Festival: The Darjeeling Limited, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 2 p.m. mcl.org.
Book Club: The Call of the Wild, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 6:30 p.m. A spring reading
group for students ages 10-18. mcl.org. Socrates Café, Online Forum. 7 p.m. Adults and teens engage in the Socratic learning method by questioning and reflecting with others in open-minded dialogue. For more information visit plainsborolibrary.org.
Thursday May 22
Little STEAMers, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 10 and 11 a.m. Each week, toddlers will build, experiment, investigate, and have fun while exploring a new topic. For ages 2-4. mcl.org.
Dreams2Code Coding Class, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 4:45 p.m. Learn the basics of Java. No prior experience is required. For ages 10-15. Bring your own laptop, if possible. Register. mcl.org. Game Night, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 6:30 p.m. A cozy evening of board games. We will have a few options, and as always, you’re also welcome to bring some friends and a game of your own. For ages 18 and older. mcl.org.
Cash Bingo, Congregation Beth Chaim. 6 p.m. Open to ages 18 and up. Entry fee $5. bethchaim.org. 329 Village Rd. East, West Windsor.
Ronnie Brandt, Working Dog Winery. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Live music. workingdogwinerynj.com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Rd., Robbinsville.
ART OF Hip Hop, Arts Council of Princeton. 6 to 7:30 p.m. An evening to discuss and demonstrate the ART OF Hip Hop with focus on MCing and the Knowledge. $35. artscouncilofprinceton.org. 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton.
Friday May 23
Sing Along with Sarah, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 10:30 a.m. Feel free to sing along
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with Ms. Sarah as she expresses her passion for music. For ages 0-5 years with a caregiver. mcl.org.
Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 2 p.m. Bring yarn, and hook or needles, to start or continue your project. mcl. org.
Interactive Travel Map in Google Slides, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 2:30 p.m. In this applied digital skills workshop, participants will create their own sightseeing guide with clickable map. Register. For ages 11-18 mcl.org.
William’s Boy, Working Dog Winery. 4 to 8 p.m. Live music. workingdogwinerynj.com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Rd., Robbinsville.
saTurday May 24
Rave On, Working Dog Winery. 1 to 5 p.m. Live music plus food truck by Beach Shack. workingdogwinerynj.com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Rd., Robbinsville. The Magical Library of Miss. Miriam Buttersham, Kelsey Theatre. 1 and 4 p.m. $16. kelseytheatre.org. Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Rd., West Windsor.
West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market, Vaughn Drive Lot. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Up to 50 farms and other vendors on site. wwcfm.org. 877 Alexander Rd., Princeton Junction.
sunday May 25
Rob Messina, Working Dog Winery. 1 to 5 p.m. Live music plus food truck by Roy’s Deli. workingdogwinerynj.com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Rd., Robbinsville. The Magical Library of Miss. Miriam Buttersham, Kelsey Theatre. 1 and 4 p.m. $16. kelseytheatre.org. Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Rd., West Windsor.
TuEsday May 27
Toddler Storytime, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 10:30 a.m. Join us for stories, rhymes, and a themed craft. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Playdate Pals, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 11 a.m. Join us for Playdate Pals, where kids can explore and learn together each week. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. mcl.org.
Tween Game Night, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 5:30 p.m. Make connections & crush
competition at our drop-in board game/console game night. Option: Bring game to share (age-appropriate). Drop in. Ages 10-18 mcl.org.
WEdnEsday May 28
Baby Storytime, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 11 a.m. For ages 0-24 months, with a caregiver.
Wednesday Film Festival: The Royal Tenenbaums, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 2 p.m. mcl.org.
Book Club: The Call of the Wild, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 6:30 p.m. mcl.org.
Toddler Storytime, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 10 a.m. Join us for stories, rhymes, and a themed craft. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Playdate Pals, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 11 a.m. Join us for Playdate Pals, where kids can explore and learn together each week. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. mcl.org.
Dreams2Code Coding Class, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 4:45 p.m. Learn the basics of Java. No prior experience is required. For ages 10-15. Bring your own laptop, if possible. Register. mcl.org.
Friday May 30
Playdate Pals, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 10:30 a.m. Kids can explore and learn together each week. For ages 0-5. mcl.org.
Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 2 p.m. Bring yarn, and
hook or needles, to start or continue your project. mcl. org.
saTurday May 31
Toddler Storytime, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 11 a.m. Join us for stories, rhymes, and a themed craft. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Playdate Pals, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 11:30 a.m. Join us for Playdate Pals, where kids can explore and learn together each week. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. mcl.org.
Bubble Wrap Painting: Bees, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. 3 p.m. Make a cute bee craft with bubble wrap, paint, markers, and a dash of creativity. For all ages. Register. mcl.org.
Haying & Wagon Rides, Howell Living History Farm. 10 a.m. howellfarm.org. 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell.
Chris Swatt, Working Dog Winery. 1 to 5 p.m. Live music plus food truck by La’Acquario Seafood. workingdogwinerynj.com. 610 Windsor Perrineville Rd., Robbinsville.
The Magical Library of Miss. Miriam Buttersham, Kelsey Theatre. 1 and 4 p.m. $16. kelseytheatre.org. Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Rd., West Windsor.
West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market, Vaughn Drive Lot. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Up to 50 farms and other vendors on site. wwcfm.org. 877 Alexander Rd., Princeton Junction.
Art Walk, West Windsor Arts Council. 4 to 7 p.m. Family-friendly carnival-themed fundraiser features a one-mile family fun walk and fitness challenges, a variety of games, art projects, live music, and more. $25 per family or $10 per person. westwindsorarts.org. 952 Alexander Rd., West Windsor.w
A 20-month ‘revolution’ is coming to West Windsor
PAUL LIGETI WEST WINDSOR CHRONICLES
In 2026, the United States of America turns 250 years old. This anniversary— the “semiquincentennial” of our country —marks a quarter of a millennium from the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the founding assertion of freedom that signaled to the world that thirteen colonies in North America were no longer part of the British empire.
Across the nation, countless towns, cities, counties, and states will hold innumerable events to celebrate this anniversary. West Windsor is no exception.
Late last year, the Historical Society of West Windsor, an all-volunteer nonprofit that has preserved and promoted local history since 1983, convened a townshipwide committee.
This working group is made up of many major local community groups to coordinate and cross-promote a cornucopia of events and programs in celebration of the 250th.
The group currently includes West
Windsor Arts, the West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance, the West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market, the West Windsor Lions Club, the West Windsor Volunteer Fire Co., the Princeton Junction Volunteer Fire Co., West Windsor Recreation and Parks and representatives from Town Council.
Over the past few months, we have been planning dozens of community programs, to celebrate the 250th. Now, this initiative is finally underway.
“Revolution West Windsor”—the official title of this venture—will span about 20 months, from late April of 2025 to late December 2026.
From parades to lectures, to tours to art exhibits, to concerts, dances, festivals, memorial services, time capsules, movies, and more, these two years will be filled with something for everyone. We intend to engage people of all ages, perspectives, and backgrounds in exploring and commemorating the founding of our nation, and West Windsor’s unique role. We also aim to leave a longer-lasting legacy, such as interpretive history markers and other physical installations.
Revolution West Windsor “kicked off”
with a logo contest that started on April 20 and will run through to early June, to depict how West Windsor was uniquely involved in the War for Independence (see: WestWindsorHistory.com/ReWW). The winner will be announced at the Township Picnic in mid-June. And in May, we will speak before Township Council to formalize this as a township initiative. After that, it’s off to the races!
Did you know that New Jersey is commonly called the “Crossroads of the Revolution,” due to its pivotal role during the Revolutionary War? More battles and skirmishes took place here than any other state, and many of them carried critical significance.
For instance, the “10 Crucial Days” between December 26, 1776 and January 3, 1777 were of paramount importance. After months of defeats in New York, many demoralized soldiers, with contracts expiring at year’s end, were to resign from Washington’s army. However, three American victories—the Battles of Trenton (Dec. 26), Assunpink Creek (Jan. 2), and Princeton (Jan. 3) helped turn the tide.
These 10 Crucial Days restored
confidence in the Continental Army, convincing enlisted soldiers to renew their contracts and new recruits to sign up. It also positioned Washington’s army to drive the British out of New Jersey more broadly and signaled to observersincluding eventual French backers - that the patriots still had a chance.
Did you also know that West Windsor itself played a role in the Revolution? The Historical Society already knows of a few dozen soldiers from the area. But there’s more.
For instance, Richard Stockton—a signer of the Declaration of Independence—owned about 300 acres in town, overlapping the present-day Mercer Oaks golf course off Village Road West. Jacob Bergen, a prolific tavernowner from West Windsor (back then, part of a much-larger town called Windsor Township), also signed an agreement to have the Continental Congress use one of his taverns in Trenton as the ninth capitol building of the United States in 1784. About a decade later, he purchased another inn that would be used as our town’s first meeting grounds (the house still stands in the historic “Dutch Neck”
neighborhood). Many local civilians had their barns burned and valuables looted by marauding Hessians and British troops (and some of their historic properties still stand, such as the Slayback-Reed homestead at 540-542 Village road West).
And patriots are buried in each of our town’s burial grounds—from the Dutch Neck Presbyterian Church graveyard to the Princeton Baptist Church graveyard in historic Penns Neck to the SchenckCovenhoven cemetery off Route 1 and Washington Road. And, on the other side of the political spectrum, the family of Thomas Hooper had to flee to Canada because of suspected British loyalties.
Some intriguing events also took place here. A capture of British troops off Clarksville Road (Dec. 30, 1776) gave George Washington information that helped him triumph at the Battle of Assunpink Creek and Battle of Trenton, cementing two of the three victories of the 10 Crucial Days.
And on January 3, as Washington marched from Trenton to Princeton, he passed through West Windsor, on his way to triumph.
Yet, there are also darker elements. Like the rest of the nation, slavery was an institution in town during (and well after) the Revolution, and West Windsor may have in fact had one of the last enslaved
residents in the state in the 1860s (more on that in a future article).
And what of the role of women, who played a significant role not just on the home front but the battlefront as well?
As the Founding Fathers debated the nature of independence and human rights, contradictions abounded. The realities of the Revolution were complex and deserve a deeper look.
To that end, Revolution West Windsor aims to not just be a calendar of events. It aims to educate, to inspire, and to unite. It is a synthesis of our nation’s founding and West Windsor’s unique and rich history.
To learn much more – including the history, how to enter the logo contest, how to volunteer, or join us as a partner organization/business, visit: WestWindsorHistory.com/RevWW.
Bring on the Revolution!
The Historical Society is an all-volunteer nonprofit; all our volunteers donate their free time to document and promote our Township’s history. There is a lot to celebrate, but we can’t do it without your support. Please consider volunteering and/or donating to help us grow and expand our impact. To learn more, visit: westwindsorhistory.com
Paul Ligeti is the president of the Historical Society of West Windsor.
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