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Santos appointed to fill vacant Council seat

how far would you go if they were sick?

By BiLL SANserViNO

Amanda Santos, a longtime Lawrence Township resident and vice president of the local school board, has been appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Lawrence Township Council following the resignation of Councilman John Ryan.

Santos was unanimously selected by the Township Council at its May 6 meeting. She was one of three nominees considered for the position, which Ryan vacated on April 15.

Welcome to Capital Health.

Ryan resigned from the Council effective immediately on April 15 by a hand-delivered his letter to Municipal Attorney Arthur

When someone you care about is sick, you’ll do whatever it takes to make sure they get the best care. And so do we.

Ryan was appointed to fill out an unexpired term in October 2019, and was elected to his first full four-year term in November 2019. He was re-elected to a second four-year term in 2023. His term was set to expire in December 2027. Ryan served as Law-

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Mayor outlines key priorities for 2025

INTerVieW By BiLL SANserViNO

Lawrence Townshipo Mayor Patricia Hendricks Farmer said the township remains financially stable and continues to attract new business and housing development, all while investing in public safety and open space.

In a recent wideranging interview with Lawrence Gazette, Hendricks Farmer discussed a number of topics of concern to township residents, including the town’s ongoing efforts to promote economic growth through infrastructure improvements, a conservative fiscal strategy, and a focus on quality-of-life enhancements.

the township has taken to promote economic growth, one is obviously keeping our tax rate stable. We are addressing infrastructure issues—our roads, parks, and buildings—and overall improving the quality of life for our community. We’ve also become a community of choice for many businesses, which is very exciting.

The following is a lightly edited transcript of the conversation, the first part of which is running this month. The interview will continue in next month’s issue.

Lawrence Gazette: What is the town doing in terms of promoting economic growth and business developments and projects that people might want to know about?

Mayor Patricia Hendricks Farmer: With regards to steps

I know, as mayor, I’ve done many ribbon cuttings throughout my first year. We continue to be a community where people want to come to live and work. Commercial and residential properties are continuing to increase in value year after year; we’re outpacing many other communities in our area. Through these efforts, we just continue to promote economic growth. So, it’s a very exciting time.

Lawrence Gazette: Do you know of any specific businesses or projects that are planned that might be coming down the pipeline to help bolster the township’s tax base or ratable base?

Farmer: One of the things I can talk about is that, over the next several years, we’ll witness

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Because you’d go to the ends of the earth for the people you care about. And we do too.

Amanda Santos (right) is sworn as the newest member of Lawrence Township Council by Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello. Councilman Christopher Bobbitt holds the bible. (Facebook photo)

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in political science with a concentration in public policy from Rider in December 2025.

Professionally, Santos works for the New Jersey Department of the Treasury. She is also a part-time small business owner, operating a private music studio.

Santos and her husband, Daniel, have

three children. In addition to her work on the school board, Santos is active in several community groups. She has been a member of Lawrence Neighbors Together, the Lawrence Pride Alliance, and Mercer County Moms Demand Action. She has also participated in local music recitals

Lawrence school district officials must now begin advertising the school board vacancy created by Santos’ resignation

“(I was) Honored to play a small role in the swearing in of my newest colleague on Township Council, Amanda Santos,” Bob-

“I enjoy understanding the history of Lawrence Township Council, so I commented last night that we had three women, Mayor [Patricia] Farmer and Councilwomen [Cathleen] Perry and Santos, sitting on the dais and that the moment should be recognized,” he said.

According to Bobbit it’s the first time that three women from the Democratic party have served together, but it’s not the first time Lawrence has had a female majority.

From 1986 to 1989, Gloria Teti, Gretel Gatterdam and Carol Harle were the three Republican Councilwomen for Lawrence. In 1984, Gatterdam was Lawrence’s first woman mayor.

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revitalization in our Lawrence Shopping Center. There are new stores that have come to the center, offering our residents a variety of options. Most recently, we have an adventure-type store that’s coming into town (Urban Air Adventure Park). I know many in the community are excited about that opening.

Also, we’re working with additional owners to do commercial enterprise, so that’s happening. In the long term, as commercial ratables continue to grow, they provide a place for people to shop nearby. There are some businesses that we’re looking to open shortly that will be announced soon.

Along Texas Avenue, behind the shopping center, there is a portion that’s owned by the center. Some construction will be coming there for new affordable housing as well.

They’re looking, I guess, to break ground soon. That will be an asset to our community. We’re looking forward to that.

Lawrence Gazette: More affordable housing is definitely something that’s needed, and I think a lot of people are looking for it.

Farmer: Absolutely. I would agree with you on that. Being out in the community, I’ve heard affordable housing is something that people are very interested in. A lot of our young people, young professionals, want to afford to live in Lawrence as new homeowners. They’re very interested in that. So, yeah, it’s a good thing for Lawrence.

Municipal budget and township finances

Lawrence Gazette: The Township Council approved the municipal budget in April, which kept the tax rate flat. From what you’ve seen, what kind of impacts have continued rising costs—and I guess the chance that there could be some federal funding issues—had on the township’s revenues? What’s the council’s thinking as it looks forward to this year’s budget and beyond?

Farmer You’re referencing the federal budget, which impacts all of us. Fortunately for us in Lawrence, we’ve maintained a very conservative approach in how we manage a healthy financial situation.

About five years ago, we shifted from a focus that emphasized relying on grants—county, state, federal, and even private options—to balance and finance projects. We pursued public-private partnerships that would allow us to do a lot of work without depending solely on tax ratables.

That formula has allowed us to annu-

ally and consistently take on projects to improve the community, improving our streets, parks and creating pedestrianfriendly modes of transportation.

Each year when we craft the budget, we’re faced with increased costs for things we can’t control—garbage collection, health insurance, pensions. But our approach has not been to simply ask taxpayers for more funding.

So, for many things, we’ve been able to maintain our services and keep our budget manageable. We take a conservative approach, look for partnerships and grants, and pursue private monies to assist us. We’ve done a lot of that—and been very successful.

Lawrence Gazette: A lot of municipalities look to get some money from the state and also from the federal government. Unfortunately, it seems like the federal government is cutting back.

Farmer: It’s about planning, and we’ve been very fortunate here in Lawrence with an administration that has been forward-thinking, projecting and anticipating.

Projects, infrastructure and facilities

Lawrence Gazette: Do you have any updates on major projects—roads, parks, public facilities—things like that? I guess what we’d be talking about is your capital improvement plan. Things that will be planned out not only for this year, but for the next five or six years?

Farmer: We continue year to improve our parks. We do have a new and exciting improvement happening at Eldridge Park.

It’s going to involve creating pathways around the perimeter of the center so that it opens up for people to walk, jog, and enjoy the outdoors. It’ll be paved and wheelchair accessible for those who want to be active outside. We’re making it more pedestrian-friendly.

It’s actually in the community I grew up in. I have fond memories of playing there as a child. They’ve already made some improvements, including new playground structures for the kids. They even took away the big, long sliding board we used to come down. So that’s one of the significant projects that we’re working on in terms of our parks.

And we did the dog park last year.

Lawrence Gazette: The Colonial Lake area is ongoing as well?

Farmer: Yes, always. I don’t have anything new to report there yet, but yes. I know there have been a couple of things that have come up.

Lawrence Gazette: I know there’s been kind of an ongoing plan to just make sure it’s cleaned up.

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Farmer That’s right.

Lawrence Gazette: And I guess there was a development that had been planned there, but eventually...

Farmer: That was not successful. The community there is very close-knit. It’s a beautiful park.

Housing and affordable housing mandates

Lawrence Gazette: Let’s talk about housing and real estate. There’s been some ongoing housing approvals—apartment developments and some affordable housing approved in the township. Can you talk about that?

Farmer: In my neighborhood, the Eldridge Park area, there have been some new market-rate homes—probably six, seven, or eight—that have come up, which is really nice to see.

As for plans for new housing developments and initiatives in Lawrence Township: (the project at) 3131 Princeton Pike is still moving forward. That will provide both affordable and market-rate housing.

We talked earlier about Texas Avenue near the Lawrence Shopping Center; we’re looking forward to that beginning, hopefully in 2025. Lenox Drive has been completed by Princeton Pike. That’s done.

Then there’s Spruce Street, where there are some additional housing units. We also renewed the PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) commitment to the Eggerts Crossing Village, which has been making significant improvements. There’s movement with new housing, existing housing, and affordable housing.

Lawrence Gazette: After I ran the article about the Texas Ave. project project being approved a few years ago, I received a number of phone calls from residents in town who wanted to know how they could take advantage of the affordable housing.

They said they were looking for it— or a family member was looking for it. I basically said, “Well, check with the township,” because they have all of the info.

How is the township addressing concerns about rising property costs? You’ve addressed taxes by keeping them flat in this year’s budget. What’s being done about making sure there’s a diversity of housing options.

Farmer: First-time homeowners are a big focus. In my neighborhood, some homes were going for about $650,000, which is a good number for starting in Lawrence. As I mentioned, we also have projects that are going to be starting soon that will provide affordable housing.

We’re meeting our obligations in that regard, and we don’t anticipate any issues.

Lawrence Gazette: That leads into the next question: The latest state affordable housing initiative that’s ongoing. Probably half or more of the community challenged the numbers the state came up with for the latest round of affordable housing requirements—but Lawrence didn’t. Does the township feel comfortable with the number the state came up with?

Farmer: Yes. Historically, Lawrence has been a community with a variety of housing stock. Affordable housing has always played a part in that mix. We feel very confident that we will have no issue meeting the number designated by the state.

As I mentioned earlier, we have new housing going up on Texas Avenue, and 3131 Princeton Pike is another major development. Those are the primary ones we’re looking at for the near future.

Lawrence Gazette: Lawrence is pretty built out, but if a developer does come in wanting to provide some market-rate housing, does the township look to also have them include some affordable housing mixed in?

Farmer: It would depend. We have to look at all of our numbers and take an assessment of where we are. We always consider those options whenever there’s new development. But we do welcome market-rate housing, of course

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By Rich Fisher

Connor Crowley became part of the Lawrence High pitching rotation as a sophomore in 2023. It’s no coincidence that the Cardinals’ program was resurrected that year, as Crowley has been one of the driving forces in the renaissance.

“Oh God, absolutely,” coach Jim Maher said. “We got what we thought we would from him on the mound, but as a position player, he’s hitting nearly .400 this year. He runs the bases well, handles the bat well. He’s only made one error at second base.”

Entering this season’s Colonial Valley Conference Tournament semifinals on May 16, Crowley was batting .378 with three doubles, two triples, five stolen bases and 14 runs scored. On the mound, he was 5-1 with a 1.21 ERA and 47 strikeouts. He allowed just five walks in 40-1/3 innings, had one save and one complete game.

The save came for his brother Aiden, a junior who was 3-1 with a 1.95 ERA through Lawrence’s 15-6-1 start.

“It’s weird — you got a brother com-

ing in for another brother,” catcher Drew Dobkin said. “Very different body shapes, and Aiden is more of a finesse pitcher and Connor is more of a ‘brings it down and is gonna get you there’ pitcher.”

It has been a heck of a ride for the older Crowley. As a freshman, he had just six atbats and pitched six innings on a team that went 5-15.

When Maher arrived in 2023, he immediately saw the hurler’s potential. Crowley responded by going 5-2 with two saves, a 3.40 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 35 innings. In 13 appearances, he made five starts and was mainly a pitcher, with just 11 at-bats that year. But he helped the Cardinals to a 21-7 record, a CVC Valley Division title and a trip to the Central Jersey Group III final.

“The difference between my freshman year and sophomore year was such a big change,” Crowley said. “The atmosphere has been awesome with a great group of guys. I wouldn’t want to do it with anyone else. And the winning atmosphere that Maher’s brought to our team has just been great.”

The coach had enough faith in Crowley to start him in the CJ III title game against Middletown North in 2023. The sophomore had a rough go of it but learned from the experience.

“At the end of the year I started having back issues during the playoffs,” he said. “I just went out there, tried to get the adrenaline going. It was hot that day and they were a pretty good team, so unfortunately they got us.”

As a junior, arm fatigue limited Crowley’s appearances. He made just eight appearances (three starts) and went 1-0 with a 2.63 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 21-2/3 innings. He still helped the Cards to a 22-6 record and another division title.

“He’s got a great change-up, good fastball, good breaking ball,” Maher said. “He throws three pitches for strikes and he doesn’t walk guys.”

But in five at-bats last year, he had one hit, and it appeared his future was strictly on the mound.

Due to circumstances, however, he found himself in the starting lineup four

games into this season. His bat started hot and never cooled down.

“I didn’t think I was gonna hit at all this year, to be honest,” Crowley said. “During the Hopewell game they threw me in for an at-bat. First pitch I saw was a fastball. I hit a one-hopper off the wall. Ever since that at-bat, I don’t know what happened, but I’ve been seeing the ball well and hitting it well.”

It has been a pleasant surprise to Maher, who spent the early part of the season searching for offense.

“I didn’t think he would give us what he has as an everyday player,” the coach said. “When we started the year, he wasn’t in the lineup. But we had some guys struggle and I had to put him in there.

“He can bunt, he can handle the bat, he puts the ball in play. He’s not a power hitter. We gotta get him to cut down on strikeouts a little bit, but he’s really solidified our two-hole spot with being able to bunt, hit and run. He may be our fastest guy. He gives us a lot at the top of the lineup (batting second).”

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But he got into some high-level high school games, including a sectional final.

“That helped make things easier, especially for county and state games last year and this year,” Crowley said. “It built up my confidence, and as a team it helped us win close games.”

Also helping Crowley was the arrival of his brother on varsity during his sophomore year.

“It’s awesome,” Connor said. “I’m always playing catch with him, whether it’s in the backyard or on the field.”

Crowley doesn’t try to be a slugger; he just takes what’s offered and has confidence in his bat control when down in the count.

“I’m an up-the-middle guy,” he said. “I’m not trying to hit for power or anything. I stay short and compact. I’ll swing at the first pitch, I’ll go down 0-2 and just try to put the ball in play.”

His solid hitting has hardly detracted from the right-hander’s stellar pitching.

“He’s had a quality outing every time out there,” Maher said. “Our top four guys (both Crowleys, Aiden Poot, Deacon Moore), when they’re healthy, they are as good as anybody.”

Crowley’s contributions have not been lost on his younger battery mate.

“He’s been great,” Dobkin said. “He’s been stepping up. He’s been a great help. He’s more of a silent leader, he’s not really vocal. But when he brings it, we’re behind him, we’re gonna play for him.”

Crowley began playing at age 6 for Lawrence Little League and moved on to play travel ball for the Mercer Makos (with Steinert’s Joey Ditta) and with the Trenton Thunder Academy for one season.

“I had an arm injury, though, so that was cut short,” he said. “In high school I didn’t

Maher feels the entire team is close-knit due to the fact many of them have played together for years under Dobkin’s dad. While some will be moving on to college ball, this is the end for Crowley. He is able to get free tuition at Rutgers because his dad works there and is opting for academics over the diamond.

“I tried to talk him into playing at TCNJ, but he wants to go to Rutgers and doesn’t want to play,” Maher said. “So I told him to go out there and give it everything he has. He’s done a good job all along for us, and this year he’s been really good on the mound, at the plate and in the field (three errors).”

Crowley made sure he’d be ready for his swan song.

“I put in a lot of work in the offseason,” he said. “Baseball is fun, but I’m not crazy into it. It’s just enjoyable. Since this is my last year playing baseball, I’m just going out there, having fun, not trying to overthink too much.”

He thinks a lot in the classroom, as evidenced by a 4.0 grade-point average, and plans to major in exercise science at Rutgers.

“I want to do physical therapy, or something like that,” Crowley said. “My sophomore year I went to a PT guy who really helped me out. I liked what he was doing, and that kind of inspired me.”

And as May turned to June, Crowley hoped to inspire the Cardinals to another deep state run to cap a tremendous three years.

Connor Crowley is in his final season for the Cardinals baseball team.

What’s happENING?

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.

Sunday, June 1

Friendship Bracelets, Lawrence Library. 2 p.m. Recommended for ages 7 and up. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

The Magical Library of Miss Miriam Buttersham at Kelsey Theatre. 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Classic stories including- Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Millions of Cats and more. kelseytheatre.org. West Windsor.

Jazz in June: Stanley Clarke, McCarter Theater. 7:30 p.m. Four-time Grammy Award winner Stanley Clarke is a legend of jazz bass, playing both the acoustic and electric bass. $43 to $88. mccarter.org. 91 University Place, Princeton.

Monday June 2

Library Explorers: Bugs and butterflies, Lawrence Library. 11 a.m. Ages 2-5. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

arm In arm Mobile Food Pantry, Mercer County Library. 2 to 4 p.m. Food and personal care products made available to those in need. No registration required. arminarm.org. Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville.

TueSday, June 3

Mobile nJ Motor Vehicle Commission InPerson, Lawrence Library. 11 a.m. Sign up for Real ID, auto registration renewal; nondriver ID and duplicate/replacement title or registration. Must make appointment at mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

Lego Free Play, Lawrence Library. 6:30 p.m. Ages 5 and up. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

WedneSday, June 4

Sensory Playtime, Lawrence Library. 11 a.m. Ages 2-5. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

drawing Lesson, Lawrence Library. 6:30 p.m. Cartoon drawing lessons with Miss Amanda. Ages 8 and up. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

Williamsport Crosscutters at Trenton Thunder, Trenton Thunder Ballpark. 7 p.m. trentonthunder.com. 1 Thunder Road, Trenton.

ThuRSday, June 5

drop-in upcycle Challenge: Let’s Get organized, Lawrence Library. 1 to 5 p.m. Theme for June is flowers. Use upcycled materials to make blossoms. For children and teens. mcl. org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Play with Clay, Lawrence Library. 6:30 p.m. Children of all ages. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

Jazz in June: Stella Cole, McCarter Theater. 7:30 p.m. Jazz vocalist exposes new generations to the Great American Songbook. $53 to $63. mccarter.org. 91 University Place, Princeton.

FRIday, June 6

Movers and Shakers, Lawrence Library. 10 a.m. Sing, dance and move to the music. Ages 2-5. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

Live Music on the Patio: Z Jazz Band, Nassau Inn. 6 p.m. 10 Palmer Square W, Princeton. Gilligan yacht Rock Tribute w dJ John Rossi!, Cooper’s Riverview. 7 p.m. Dining, huge dancefloor, no cover. coopersnj.com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton.

Frederick Keys at Trenton Thunder, Trenton Thunder Ballpark. 7 p.m. trentonthunder. com. 1 Thunder Road, Trenton.

Fiddler on the Roof, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. Presented by Theater To Go. kelseytheatre. org. West Windsor. new Jersey Symphony Season Finale: Rachmaninoff and Shostakovich, Princeton University, Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall. 8 p.m. Xian Zhang conductor, Conrad Tao piano. njsymphony.org. 68 Nassau St, Princeton.

SaTuRday, June 7

old Time Baseball Game & Wash day, Howell Living History Farm. 10 a.m. howellfarm.org. 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell.

Jazz in June: dianne Reeves, McCarter Theater. 7:30 p.m. The five-time Grammy winning vocalist fuses jazz and R&B. She is joined by Brazilian guitar virtuoso Romero Lubambo. $33 to $83. mccarter.org. 91 University Place, Princeton.

Frederick Keys at Trenton Thunder, Trenton Thunder Ballpark. 6 p.m. 1 Thunder Road, Trenton.

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Riverview!, Cooper’s Riverview. 7 p.m. Power pop band. coopersnj.com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton.

Fiddler on the Roof, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. Presented by Theater To Go. kelseytheatre. org. West Windsor.

Sunday, June 8

Paper Circuits, Lawrence Library. 2 p.m. Use paper, copper tape, LEDs and coin cell batteries to create a cool project that lights up. Children and teens ages 6 and up. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

Frederick Keys at Trenton Thunder, Trenton Thunder Ballpark. 1 p.m. 1 Thunder Road, Trenton.

Fiddler on the Roof, Kelsey Theatre. 2 p.m. Presented by Theater To Go. kelseytheatre. org. West Windsor. Sunday, June 8

Monday, June 9

Library explorers: Vegetables, Lawrence Library. 11 a.m. Ages 2-5. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

TueSday, June 10

Tuesday night Folk dance, Princeton Folk dance. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. No partner necessary. $5. princetonfolkdance.org. Christ Congregation, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton.

WedneSday, June 11

Sensory Playtime, Lawrence Library. 11 a.m. Ages 2-5. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

Sci-Fi Shorts Book Club: Cat Pictures Please by naomi Kritzer, Lawrence Library. 2:15 p.m. All levels of science fiction experience welcome. mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

essential estate Planning, Lawrence Library. 3 p.m. With Adam Lipps, Senior Staff Attorney at Central Jersey Legal Services. mcl. org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

ThuRSday, June 12

drop-in upcycle Challenge: Let’s Get organized, Lawrence Library. 1 to 5 p.m. Theme for June is flowers. Use upcycled materials to make blossoms. For children and teens. mcl. org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Get Lit: Lavender house by Lev a.C. Rosen, Lawrence Library. 5 p.m. A read for the start of Pride Month. Library staff member Emily will lead the discussion. Ages 18-29. mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

Poetry Circle: Gerard Manley hopkins, Lawrence Library. 6:30 p.m. mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

Play with Clay, Lawrence Library. 6:30 p.m. Children of all ages. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

FRIday, June 13

Vegetable Gardening, Lawrence Library. Sessions at 2 and 3 p.m. For all ages. Plant a veggie or herb in the outside garden and do a garden-themed craft. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

Plush Band with dJ John Rossi!, Cooper’s Riverview. 8 p.m. David Bowie tribute. coopersnj.com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton.

Fiddler on the Roof, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. Presented by Theater To Go. kelseytheatre. org. West Windsor.

SaTuRday, June 14

Information Table: LWV of Lawrence Township, Lawrence Library. 1:30 p.m. League of Women Voters of Lawrence Township will be available at Lawrence HQ Branch to assist with voter registration and answer electionrelated questions. mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

Pleasant Valley house Tours, Howell Living History Farm. 10 a.m. Make a Donation Become A Member 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell. Fiddler on the Roof, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. Presented by Theater To Go. kelseytheatre. org. West Windsor.

The Launch Tribute to Boston, Styx and Queen, Cooper’s Riverview. 8 p.m. coopersnj. com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton.

Sunday, June 15

Fiddler on the Roof, Kelsey Theatre. 2 p.m. Presented by Theater To Go. kelseytheatre. org. West Windsor. Sunday, June 15

Monday, June 16

Morning Book Club: The Women by Kristin hannah, Lawrence Library. 10 a.m. Librarian Neil will lead the discussion. mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

Library explorers: Colors, Lawrence Library. 11 a.m. Ages 2-5. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

Summer Reading Program Kickoff: Adult Coloring, Lawrence Library. 6 p.m. Drop in and color as much as you’d like. mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

TueSday, June 17

Guitar Basics, Lawrence Library. 6 p.m. Players of all experience levels welcome. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Slime Time: unicorn, Lawrence Library. 6:30 p.m. For ages 5 and up. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

WedneSday, June 18

Sensory Playtime, Lawrence Library. 11 a.m. Ages 2-5. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

outdoor drawing Party, Lawrence Library. Noon. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

Poetry Writing Workshop, Lawrence Library. 2:30 p.m. With the Poetry Circle Poets. A monthly group of writers shares and critiques their own poems in a supportive environment. mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Film Screening: a Real Pain (2024), Lawrence Library. 5:30 p.m. 89 minutes. Rated R. mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. drawing Lesson, Lawrence Library. 6:30 p.m. Cartoon drawing lessons with Miss Amanda. Ages 8 and up. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

ThuRSday, June 19

Cook Talks: hydroponic Gardens, Lawrence Library. 10 a.m. Robbinsville Township Recreation Department on growing and maintaining

hydroponic gardens. mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

Career Prep & Job Seeking Skills, Lawrence Library. 10 a.m. mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

drop-in upcycle Challenge: Let’s Get organized, Lawrence Library. 1 to 5 p.m. Theme for June is flowers. Use upcycled materials to make blossoms. For children and teens. mcl. org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. native Plants Workshop, Lawrence Library. 6 p.m. Learn how to identify native plants, research the best ones for your space, and find local nurseries. mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

Play with Clay, Lawrence Library. 6:30 p.m. Children of all ages. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

Music in the Park, Weeden Park. 6 p.m. “Celebrating Composers: From Strauss to Today.” Free concert, games, face painting. lawrencevillemainstreet.com. 2611 Main St, Lawrenceville.

West Virginia Black Bears at Trenton Thunder, Trenton Thunder Ballpark. 7 p.m. 1 Thunder Road, Trenton.

FRIday, June 20

The Importance of Being earnest presented by Shakespeare ‘70, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. Oscar Wilde’s “trivial comedy for serious people.” kelseytheatre.org. West Windsor.

SaTuRday, June 21

Fruit Mandalas, Lawrence Library. 2 p.m. For children of all ages. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

The Importance of Being earnest presented by Shakespeare ‘70, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. Oscar Wilde’s “trivial comedy for serious people.” kelseytheatre.org. West Windsor. Sat-

urday, June 21

Sunday, June 22

The Importance of Being earnest presented by Shakespeare ‘70, Kelsey Theatre. 2 p.m. Oscar Wilde’s “trivial comedy for serious people.” kelseytheatre.org. West Windsor.

Monday, June 23

Library explorers: Volcanoes, Lawrence Library. 11 a.m. Ages 2-5. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

TueSday, June 24

evaluating online Information, Lawrence Library. 2 p.m. Learn how websites and social media customize what we see and hear, and the tools we can use to spot misinformation. mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

True Crime Book Club: Last Call By elon Green, Lawrence Library. 3 p.m. Librarian Shanna will lead the discussion. mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

hybrid author Talk: Katherine applegate, Lawrence Library. 3:45 p.m. Ages 7 and up. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

Pokémon Craft night: Pikachu Slime, Lawrence Library. 6:30 p.m. Make Pikachu Slime. Ages 5 and up. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

WedneSday, June 25

outdoor Sensory Playtime, Lawrence Library. 11 a.m. Ages 2-5. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

Paint Party, Lawrence Library. 3:30 p.m.

Today’s painting is: Boho Rainbow. For kids 5 and up. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

drawing Lesson, Lawrence Library. 6:30 p.m. Cartoon drawing lessons with Miss Amanda. Ages 8 and up. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

ThuRSday, June 26

Bubble Show, Lawrence Library. 10:30 a.m. For all ages. Outdoor bubble show with George the Magician, Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

Teen Craft: Mini Zen Gardens, Lawrence Library. 3:30 p.m. For ages 11 and up. Create a miniature Zen garden with sand and other accessories. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

Play with Clay, Lawrence Library. 6:30 p.m. Children of all ages. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

Music in the Park, Weeden Park. 6 p.m. Free concert, games, face painting. lawrencevillemainstreet.com. 2611 Main St, Lawrenceville.

FRIday, June 27

Teen drop-in Craft, Lawrence Library. 10 a.m. For ages 11 and up. Rolled paper sculptures. mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. disney dance Party, Lawrence Library. 10:30 a.m. For ages 2-5. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

Guitar Basics, Lawrence Library. 3 p.m. Players of all experience levels welcome. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

Lego Free Play, Lawrence Library. 3 p.m. Ages 5 and up. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

The Importance of Being earnest presented by Shakespeare ‘70, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. Oscar Wilde’s “trivial comedy for serious people.” kelseytheatre.org. West Windsor.

SaTuRday, June 28

dungeons & dragons, Lawrence Library. 10 a.m. For beginners and veterans alike. Ages 13 and up. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.

Rock Painting: Garden Labels, Lawrence Library. 2 p.m. For children of all ages. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. The Importance of Being earnest presented by Shakespeare ‘70, Kelsey Theatre. 2 p.m. Oscar Wilde’s “trivial comedy for serious people.” kelseytheatre.org. West Windsor.

Sunday, June 29

State College Spikes at Trenton Thunder, Trenton Thunder Ballpark. 1 p.m. 1 Thunder Road, Trenton.

The Importance of Being earnest presented by Shakespeare ‘70, Kelsey Theatre. 2 p.m. Oscar Wilde’s “trivial comedy for serious people.” kelseytheatre.org. West Windsor. Sunday, June 29

Monday, June 30

Library explorers: Safari, Lawrence Library. 11 a.m. Ages 2-5. Register mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. arm In arm Mobile Food Pantry, Mercer County Library. 2 to 4 p.m. Food and personal care products made available to those in need. No registration required. arminarm.org. Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville.

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The cardiac catheterization laboratory, or Cath Lab, is a unit at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, where cardiologists perform minimally invasive heart and vascular procedures to diagnose and treat cardiac and peripheral vascular diseases.

A variety of heart and vascular conditions are diagnosed and treated in our cath lab, including myocardial infarction (heart attack), angina (chest pain), congestive heart failure, pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs) and peripheral vascular disease (blockages of arteries in the legs, arms, kidneys or neck).

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“In my time here in Hamilton, I’m proud of the ways my colleagues and I have advanced the care of our patients in the cath lab,” Dr, Fox says.

“We specialize in performing procedures through the wrist (radial artery) at rates higher than other competing hospitals.

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• Coronary Angiography to visualize the coronary arteries and assess for blockage.

• Angioplasty, also known as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), a minimally invasive procedure that opens blocked or narrowed coronary arteries in the heart.

• Carotid stenting to clear blockages in the carotid artery using a stent to keep it open.

and will provide our community with even faster, safer, and more convenient care,” says Lisa Breza, Chief Administrative Officer at RWJUH Hamilton. “A new cath lab means we can help more patients in need of care.”

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RWJUH Hamilton is ushering in a new era of heart and vascular services with a new cath lab.

“Our new 5,500-square-foot, stateof-the-art cath lab will transform how we provide cardiac and vascular care

“Having this new space and expansion where we can do our most advanced procedures to take care of patients having heart attacks, patients with blocked arteries and blood clots, and patients with all sorts of cardio vascular conditions furthers our mission and equates to world-class care right here within the Mercer County area,” says Dr. Fox.

Choosing RWJUH Hamilton, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, brings nationally-renowned care close to home through New Jersey’s most complete network of easily accessible hospitals, centers and providers.

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Dr. Klim’s Corner

Robyn A. Klim, Ed.D., LCSW

As superintendent, it gives me great pleasure to lead a district that values diversity and celebrates love.

As a mom and an aunt, one phrase I’ve always shared with the people I care about is this: “I’ll love who you love.”

I hope every adult reading this will carry that same message to the young people in their lives.

Last month, I wrote about Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s impossible not to reflect on how closely connected mental health is to a sense of belonging and acceptance.

Far too many young people—especially those in the LGBTQIA+ community— struggle with anxiety and depression when they feel unseen or unaccepted for who they truly are. It’s heartbreaking to know that some feel both invisible and like they stand out, all at once, which can be deeply isolating.

At Lawrence Township Public Schools, our message is clear: every student and every family member of that student belongs here. And more than that, they matter. Mattering goes beyond belonging.

It means being seen, being heard, and being valued—for who you are, how you learn, and who you love.

This month, students across our district are celebrating Pride in ways that reflect that very spirit. From LIS to LMS to LHS, our events are student-led, supported by our dedicated staff and student council advisors, and serve as joyful reminders of what happens when young people feel empowered to express themselves.

I’m also incredibly excited about two upcoming community celebrations. On Sunday, June 15, Lawrence Neighbors Together (LNT) will host the first-ever Lawrence Township Pride Fun Run and Festival—a milestone event for our town. And the following evening, on June 16, Lawrence High School will host its third annual Community Pride event in the LHS Commons. I’d love to see all members of our community come out and enjoy these celebrations open to the public.

There is so much to celebrate here in Lawrence Township. Our students’ courage, our community’s compassion, and our collective commitment to creating a safe, inclusive environment make me proud every day.

Dr. Robyn Klim is the superintendent of the Lawrence Township Public Schools.

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