Fearless Fea returns for HS North girls track and field
BY JUSTIN FEIL
Eva Fea started out running distance for the High School North girls track and field as a freshman, but the next year she made a switch and found a new passion.
Fea tried the pole vault, an event that combines speed for sprinting, strength and coordination to get lift into the air, flexibility to contort over the bar and the bravery to soar before landing back in the pit.
“I really like the feeling of being in the air and flying,” said
Fea. “It’s really fun. And then also I guess the attention that it gets, that you gain – this is so immoral – but you gain aura, you gain coolness.”
Fea was thriving in her event as a senior, a product of all the dedication she’d put into it.
Long road ahead for Clarksville Road bridge repairs
BY BILL SANSERVINO
After more than six months of detours and congestion, state transportation officials have identified a temporary plan to partially reopen the closed Clarksville Road bridge in West Windsor.
The one-lane solution is not ideal, local officials said, but it would finally restore traffic flow across one of the areas most important commuter corridors.
But motorists will still have to wait until next year for the interim solution to be put into effect, and it will likely be many years before the structure is permanently fixed.
The bridge, which carries Clarksville Road over Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor rail line, has been closed since Nov. 2 after inspections found severe corrosion in several structural elements.
Under the proposed interim plan, the bridge would reopen as a single-lane crossing controlled by traffic signals, allowing vehicles to travel one direction at a time.
The arrangement would remain in place while the state Department of Transportation continues work on plans for a permanent replacement bridge.
Mayor Hemant Marathe said the project has moved more quickly since the recent appointment of DOT Commissioner Priya Jain, who has designated the bridge as a high priority.
“Since the recent appointment of Commissioner Priya Jain, the necessary engineering analysis for a temporary solution has moved at a much faster pace,” Marathe said.
He added that Jain approved overtime and weekend work for staff and consultants, leading to what he described as a clear plan to move forward.
The bridge is considered an “orphan bridge,” meaning it is not owned by either West Windsor Township or Mercer County and instead falls under NJDOT jurisdiction.
Marathe said that he and DOT officials walked the bridge on May 10 and they presented
High School North senior Eva Fea competes in the pole vault. She returned from an ankle injury to place fifth at both the Colonial Valley Conference Championships and the Central Jersey Group 3 Championships.
Pole vault.
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Plainsboro Library seeks input on its next chapter
BY BILL SANSERVINO
The Plainsboro Public Library is asking residents to help shape the next phase of one of the township’s most-used public spaces.
The library will hold two public events in June as it begins implementing its 2026-28 Strategic Plan, a three-year effort that calls for rethinking how the library’s 44,000-square-foot building serves residents who come there to read, study, work, attend programs, use technology and connect with others.
The first event, “A Conversation About Our Space,” will be held Saturday, June 6, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the library’s Community Room. Library Director Darren Miguez will lead a public discussion about the future of the library’s interior, including the possible use of study pods to create more private places for residents to focus, work and learn.
A second event, a visioning session with local architect Ed Klimek, will be held Sunday, June 14 at 1 p.m. in the Community Room. The session will look at libraries from around the world and ask residents what ideas from those spaces could work in
The Plainsboro Public Library has become a central gathering place for residents to read, study, learn, work and connect with the community.
Plainsboro.
Both events are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
The events mark the beginning of what the library is calling the “Connect & Demonstrate” phase of its strategic plan rollout. The phase follows a year of community listening that helped shape the plan and identified several priorities, including more quiet space, more comfortable places to read and study, more flexible public areas
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“This isn’t a presentation — it’s a conversation,” Miguez said in the library’s announcement. “Our residents have told us, with extraordinary clarity, how they want to use this building. Study pods are one possible response, and we want to think through them together — out loud, with the people who’ll actually use them.”
The discussion comes as the library continues to evolve from the building that
opened in Plainsboro’s Village Square in 2010 into a space expected to meet demands that have changed significantly over the past 16 years.
Residents now use the library not only for books and children’s programs, but also for remote work, studying, public meetings, cultural events, technology access, digital resources, passport services, adult learning, wellness programs and social connection.
In the community survey that helped shape the strategic plan, 41.24% of respondents listed quiet space among the most important things they value at the library. Another 33.38% named study and meeting rooms. About 8% of patrons said the lack of enough quiet space limits how often they visit.
When residents were asked what they most wanted to see changed, the top openended response was for more comfortable, quiet places to read, work and study, according to the library.
“What I keep coming back to is how specific our community has been with us,” Miguez said. “They didn’t just say ‘we love the library.’ They told us where the chairs
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RWJUH Hamilton June Healthy Living / Community Education Programs
ASK THE DIETITIAN
Tuesday, Jun. 2 + 12; 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday, Jun. 15; 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Meet with our Registered Dietitian for a 30-minute appointment to discuss your unique nutritional needs.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, Jun. 2; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Presented by our oncology nurse navigator and certified oncology social worker at The Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton, this support group welcomes those who have received a breast cancer diagnosis in all phases of their journey, and offers participants an opportunity to share personal experiences, helpful resources, and methods of coping with feelings of anxiety and distress. Please call 609.584.6680 to confirm attendance.
DINNER WITH A DOCTOR: RETHINKING KNEE PAIN
Thursday, Jun. 4; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join Adam Redlich, MD, for an informative lecture on effective non-surgical approaches to knee pain. Learn how regenerative therapies, gel shots and Osteopathic Manipulation Treatment (OMT) may help reduce pain and improve mobility. Discover options to stay active and manage knee pain, without surgery. Dinner will be provided.
THE POWER OF FOOD: NUTRITION STRATEGIES FOR DIABETES
Monday, Jun. 8; 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Jun. 17; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join us to learn how to manage and control your diabetes through dietary choices. Learn the basics of diabetes and how
nutrition affects blood sugar levels. Gain practical tips for meal planning and preparation to control your diabetes.
WII GAMES
Monday, Jun. 8; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, Jun. 19; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Join members of the RWJ Rehabilitation Hamilton team for this fun hour of Wii games and learn about safe mechanics.
ANNUAL REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
Monday, Jun. 15; 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Join us for a presentation of the hospital’s recent achievements and plans for the future. A complimentary light breakfast will be served. Lisa Breza, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Administrative Officer, will provide an overview of the hospital’s recent accomplishments and plans for future growth.
PREDIABETES CONNECT GROUP
Tuesday, Jun. 16; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Diagnosed with prediabetes? This group is for you to connect with others affected. Share and explore ways to improve lifestyle changes.
COLON HEALTH LECTURE AND TAKE-HOME SCREENING KITS
Tuesday, Jun. 16; 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Learn about colon cancer risks and ways to keep your colon healthy. Receive a screening kit to take home and mail back.
GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, Jun. 16; 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
This group brings individuals with gynecologic cancer the support, education, and empowerment they
need to move along the path to recovery. Topics discussed include coping with the emotional impact of cancer, adjusting to changes during and after treatment, and managing concerns about recurrence. For more information or to register, call 609-584-6680. This program takes place at The Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton, 2575 Klockner Rd., Hamilton, NJ.
WALK & TALK WITH DOCTORS
Wednesday, Jun. 17; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
This program features RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group providers Meera Yogarajah, MD, Medical Oncologist, and Natalie Lopyan, MD, Breast Surgical Oncologist, from the Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Registered attendees will take a short walk on a flat paved path outside on the hospital’s campus.
HEART-HEALTHY NUTRITION
Thursday, Jun. 18; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join Lori Hager, MS, RD, for our bimonthly nutrition education class. Learn about making dietary choices that support cardiovascular health. Discuss the principles of heart-healthy nutrition. Gain tips for meal planning and preparation. Explore heart-healthy recipes.
MENTAL HEALTH IS A FAMILY AFFAIR
Thursday, Jun. 18; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Both genetics and environment (nature and nurture) are equally important when it comes to mental health. The family unit has significant impact on any member coping with a mental health challenge
and vice versa. By coming together, breaking the silence, and learning more about healthy coping strategies, we promote resilience and bring wellbeing well within reach.
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, Jun. 23; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Stroke Support Group is a place for survivors and caregivers to build a community. The group will share personal experiences, feelings, recovery strategies, and firsthand information on managing life after stroke. Meetings will be facilitated by two outpatient rehabilitation therapists. Survivors and care partners at any stage of recovery are encouraged to attend.
MONTHLY HEARING/BALANCE SCREENINGS
Wednesday, Jun. 24; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
These FREE 15-minute appointments are designed to help assess your hearing health or your balance health/fall risk. To reserve a required appointment time or to learn more, call 609-245-7390, the RWJ Balance & Hearing Center at RWJUH Hamilton, located at, 2 Hamilton Health Pl., Hamilton, NJ.
BROWN BAG PHARMACY EDUCATION
Wednesday, Jun. 24; 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Bring your medications, vitamins and supplements — or a complete list of them — for a free review with our expert medication safety pharmacist, Shesha Desai. Pharm D., Rph. BC-ADM. Get answers to your questions, learn about possible drug interactions and ensure your medications are working safely and effectively for you.
REIKI SHARE
Wednesday, Jun. 24; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
For folks who have been Reiki certified to come share the gift with fellow practitioners. Give a session, get a session. Please bring a sheet and small pillow. WISE WOMEN DISCUSSION
GROUP
Thursday, Jun. 25; 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join this group of lively women as we discuss this month’s theme: “Making Friends in Adulthood”.
AM I AT RISK? TYPE 2 DIABETES SCREENING
Thursday, Jun. 25; 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Nearly 98 million American adults have prediabetes, and almost 90% are unaware of their condition. Understanding your risk is vital. Come in for a Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment. Those who score moderate risk or higher will receive a complimentary A1C screening.
CREATIVE ARTS: JUNK JOURNALING
Tuesday, Jun. 30; 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Junk journaling is a stress reducing activity that allows individuals to express themselves through creativity. This unique way of journaling involves repurposing old items and transforming them into beautiful and personal works of art. Grab some “junk” and get crafty while working on your mental health and wellness.
*All programs require registration and are held at the RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ, unless otherwise noted.
A SOCIAL HOUR ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS
Wednesday, June 3, 10, and 17; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. TAI CHI CLASSES
Thursday, June 4 & 18; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
AGELESS GRACE: SEATED EXERCISE FOR THE BRAIN & BODY
Monday, June 8 & 22; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
YOGA
Tuesday, June 9 and 30; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. OR 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
MEDITATION CLASSES
Tuesday, June 9 and 30; 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. OR 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
CHAIR YOGA
Tuesday, June 9 and 30; 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. OR 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
GAME TIME!
Friday, June 12 and 26; 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
LUNCH AND LEARN: STRONGER FROM WITHIN: WAYS TO BOOST IMMUNITY WITH GABRIELA ALVAREZ, PHARMD, AND CHRISTIN KIM, PHARMD.
Wednesday, June 3; 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
As we age, natural changes in the immune system can increase the risk of infections and slow recovery. Learn strategies to support immune health and reduce the risk of serious illness with Gabriela Alvarez, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP and Christin Kim, PharmD, Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident, RWJBarnabas Health.
SOCRATES CAFÉ
Friday, June 12; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This class encourages open discussion and the sharing of thoughts, beliefs, ideas and personal experiences. An unofficial mantra is that we learn best when we ask questions and explore them together. This is a safe and welcoming space where all viewpoints are respected. Come with an
open mind, respect for one another and curiosity about where the conversation may lead. This program will be led by a Better Health Member.
LUNCH AND LEARN: YOUR GUIDE TO PELVIC CONDITIONS AFTER MENOPAUSE WITH ALEXANDRA TABAKIN, MD
Tuesday, June 16; 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join us for an empowering and informative discussion on female pelvic health after menopause. This talk will explore the common pelvic floor conditions that many women experience at this stage of life, including symptoms, causes and available treatment options. Gain practical knowledge to better understand your body with Alexandra L. Tabakin, MD, a fellowship-trained urogynecologist and urologist, member of RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group and Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Urology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
GENEALOGY WORKGROUP
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Thursday, June 18; 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Everything is better with friends! Whether you are just beginning to research your family history or are already well on your journey, bring your materials and join us. This is a space to share your successes and challenges, or simply work on your project alongside a supportive, friendly community of fellow researchers.
LUNCH & LEARN: THE POWER OF FOOD FOR DIABETES AND PREDIABETES
Tuesday, June 30; 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join Lori Hager, MS, RD learn how to manage and control diabetes through dietary choices. Learn the basics of diabetes and how nutrition affects blood sugar levels. Gain practical tips for meal planning and preparation to control diabetes.
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are uncomfortable, where it gets too loud, where they wish there were a quiet corner. June 6 and June 14 are how we honor that — by inviting them back into the room as we figure out what to do about it.”
The strategic plan identifies four major goals: transforming the library’s physical space, expanding literacy leadership, strengthening financial sustainability and deepening community engagement and partnerships.
The first goal is the one most directly connected to the June events. It calls for continuing the transformation of the library’s physical environment so that it remains inclusive, welcoming and fully accessible, with quiet study zones, collaborative workspaces and community gathering areas that can adjust to changing needs.
The timing reflects broader changes in Plainsboro itself.
The library’s 2025 Annual Impact Report describes Plainsboro as one of New Jersey’s most diverse communities, with more than half of residents born outside the United States and 56% speaking a language other than English at home. The report also notes that 31% of residents work from home and 97% have internet access at home.
Those figures help explain why the library’s role is changing. Even in a community where nearly all residents have internet access, the library remains a place where people seek quiet, reliable work space, technology support, trusted information and in-person connection.
In the impact report, Miguez wrote that the library spent 2025 listening to residents as it developed the new strategic plan.
“You told us that affordability, education, and safety matter most in your lives,” Miguez wrote. “You told us that this space — with its generous hours, welcoming rooms, and free access to collections across languages, formats, and interests — is essential.”
One survey respondent quoted in the report described the library as a lifeline.
“I live alone and it is a life saver to have this space where I can be around people,” the resident wrote.
The library also reported a 95% community satisfaction rate, a figure Miguez said the staff could be proud of, while still treating the feedback as a call to keep improving.
The 2025 numbers show the scale of the library’s role in the township.
According to the annual report, the library had 198,886 visitors in 2025, circulated 258,267 items, hosted 911 programs attended by 14,066 people, recorded 6,783 study room reservations and handled 1,648 passport applications.
Residents also borrowed 61,930 digital items, while children and teens accounted for 7,426 program participants. Adult pro-
grams drew 4,713 participants.
The annual report estimated that the library delivered $7.7 million in value to the community in 2025 through borrowed materials, study room use, public computer use, database searches, programs, museum passes and other services.
For Miguez, the figures reflect not just library usage, but the many different ways residents depend on the building.
“Our collections, programs, spaces, and staff are not separate — they form an ecosystem,” Miguez wrote in the report. “Whether you come to borrow a bestseller, use a study room, attend an AI literacy workshop, or sit and read in a comfortable chair, you belong here.”
Baeckler often spoke of the library as more than shelves of books.
“The library is a social institution,” she said in a 2011 interview reflecting on her career.
Her view was that a public library should listen to its community and respond to what residents actually needed.
‘I live alone and it is a life saver to have this space where I can be around people.’
That “ecosystem” idea is central to the new strategic plan.
The plan calls for the library to expand support for digital literacy, responsible use of artificial intelligence, online safety, financial literacy and health literacy. It also calls for stronger public funding and grant opportunities, continued support through the Plainsboro Public Library Foundation, and more programs and partnerships that connect generations, celebrate Plainsboro’s cultural diversity and create learning and mentoring opportunities.
Those goals fit into a long history of the library adapting to the community around it.
The Plainsboro Public Library opened in 1964 to serve a much smaller township. Its earliest version has been described as a 500-book collection on four shelves, open four hours a week. Over time, the library grew with the township, moving from modest quarters into larger facilities as the population and public expectations changed.
By the 1980s, the library had expanded into a larger role in municipal life. In 1993, it moved into a 17,000-square-foot facility at the municipal complex on Plainsboro Road.
But even that building was quickly outgrown.
Virginia “Jinny” Baeckler, who served as library director for 26 years, became the central figure in the library’s transformation from a traditional local library into a broader community learning center.
When Baeckler arrived in Plainsboro, the library had been housed in a two-room schoolhouse and was still widely viewed as a children’s room. By the time she retired in 2011, the library had moved through two later buildings, expanded its collection, built its reputation for major summer programs, and developed a strong emphasis on science, math, arts and cultural programming.
“Listening and communicating are the magic buttons,” Baeckler said at the time.
That philosophy helped shape the current Village Square library.
As early as the mid1990s, Baeckler and library leaders were already discussing the limitations of the Plainsboro Road building. The building lacked enough space for study, programming and technology, and expansion at the municipal complex would have created parking and construction challenges.
Township officials eventually chose to build a new library in the Village Center, with land donated by Sharbell Development Corporation. The project placed the library at the heart of the emerging town center, making it one of Plainsboro’s most visible public buildings.
The planning process began in the mid2000s. The building was designed by BKSK Architects with extensive input from Baeckler. Plans called for a three-story library with a cafe, art gallery, roof terraces, science center, children’s floor, study rooms, community meeting space, technology access and a health education center.
The Township Committee awarded a construction contract in November 2007, and the project broke ground the following month. The $12.4 million building opened to the public in April 2010.
At the time, the building was designed to hold 125,000 volumes and provide informal reading areas, art display space, quiet study rooms, 40 computer stations, a children’s section with an expanded science and computer center, a local history room and community meeting rooms.
The opening marked a major milestone, but not the end of the library’s evolution.
In September 2010, the library opened a Health Education Center, supported by a major grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb and guided by an advisory board of local medical professionals. The center offered health reference materials, educational videos, a blood pressure station and a quieter setting for residents seeking medical information. That center reflected a larger idea that remains important to the current strategic
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The years after Baeckler’s retirement brought several leadership transitions.
Eileen Burnash became director in 2011. Carol Quick later led the library after Burnash’s departure in 2013, including during the library’s 50th anniversary and the development of its 2015-18 Strategic Plan. Maryann Ralph became director in 2016 after Quick retired.
Miguez joined the Plainsboro Public Library in 2015 as head of Youth Services. He became acting director in April 2020 and was officially named director in September 2021.
At the time, Miguez described the library as a connecting institution in a large, diverse community.
“The community is not a tiny town or a village or some such,” Miguez said in 2021. “It’s pretty large, and it’s got various demographic groups existing all in one space that aren’t necessarily nicked together, and our hope is that the library can be this connective tissue.”
“We’re looking to connect with folks, and not just be a passive institution that is a book hoard,” he said.
That perspective is visible throughout the 2026-28 Strategic Plan.
The plan does not propose replacing the library’s traditional functions. Instead, it treats books, digital access, programs, study rooms, cultural events, adult learning, youth activities and public gathering space as parts of a single civic role.
The annual impact report shows how broad that role has become.
The library’s Youth Engagement Services team offered storytimes, STEAM activities, creative programs and interactive learning experiences in 2025. Adult programming included networking, chess, tabletop games, senior socials, creative writing, art, yoga, meditation, financial programs, book clubs, cooking programs and author talks.
The library also hosted major cultural celebrations. The annual Diwali celebration drew 698 attendees, while the Lunar New Year celebration drew 374 attendees. Other events included the Live at the Library Summer Music Festival, Spring Jazz Series, Makers Day, Egg Drop Challenge, Paint-aPot and Plant and Seed Exchange.
Those programs show why the physical space question has become important.
A library that serves as a place for toddlers, teens, remote workers, seniors, artists, chess players, passport applicants, readers, job seekers and families has to balance competing needs. Some residents want noise, activity and connection. Others
want quiet, privacy and focus.
The strategic plan’s challenge is to make the building work for both.
The June 6 discussion will begin with one possible tool: study pods.
Study pods are enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces that can give patrons a more private place to work or study without requiring a full renovation. They may offer an option for residents who need quiet for remote work, online classes, tutoring, test preparation or focused reading.
But the library’s announcement makes clear that the idea is still being explored, not finalized. The point of the June 6 event is to discuss how residents would use such spaces and whether they would solve the problems identified in the survey.
The June 14 session with Klimek is intended to broaden the discussion.
Attendees will look at examples of libraries elsewhere that have created spaces for quiet work, collaboration, children, teens and public gathering. They will be asked to react and help map possibilities onto the Plainsboro building.
Klimek will also remain after the formal session to speak with teens interested in architecture as a career.
That detail fits the library’s larger approach. Even a planning session about the building is being turned into a learning opportunity.
The library’s strategic plan describes its vision as being “the trusted heart of a creative, dynamic, and diverse learning community.”
Its mission is “to encourage lifelong learning that advances literacy, connects generations, and promotes the values of diversity in a rapidly changing world.”
Those statements could describe much of the library’s history.
From the original 1964 collection to the Village Square building, Plainsboro’s library has repeatedly changed because the township around it changed. It expanded as the population grew. It added technology as residents’ information habits changed. It embraced science, arts and cultural programming as the community became more diverse and more education-focused.
Now it is asking a new question: whether the building that opened in 2010 can be adjusted to meet the needs of 2026 and beyond.
Miguez wrote in the annual report that the future will involve both immediate changes and longer-term work.
“Some of what’s coming you’ll see right away: in our spaces, programs, and in the ways we show up for different parts of this community,” he wrote. “Some of it will take longer to take shape. But I want you to hold us to it. Tell us what you need. Show up — and bring someone with you.”
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repair options to township officials the following day.
State engineers recommended the one-lane approach after determining that a full-capacity reopening would take significantly longer. Township and county officials later agreed with the strategy as the fastest practical option for restoring traffic flow.
DOT estimates the temporary repair could take about nine months, although officials said they are working to accelerate the schedule.
The timeline is driven largely by the difficulty of working above Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor, one of the busiest rail corridors in the country.
Separate from the interim repair effort, the DOT continues work on a plan for for the bridge’s permanent replacement. That project is expected to take multiple years to complete.
Multiple proposals have been received and evaluations are underway. Selection of a proposal for the the permanent solution is expected soon.
Because the bridge spans active rail lines with high-voltage electric systems, construction cannot safely take place while Amtrak and NJ Transit trains are operating below.
There is a significant amount of structural corrosion in need of repair on the Clarksville Road Bridge. (Facebook photo.)
DOT has arranged rail outages during overnight hours and weekends, according to township officials. Contractors have been lined up and materials procurement is underway.
West Windsor Councilman Dan Weiss said the latest update marks a shift from inspections and uncertainty to active implementation planning.
Township of West Windsor Public Works
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According to Weiss, Mercer County has indicated a willingness to support the traffic signal component needed for alternating one-way operations. DOT also told local officials that funding is not currently viewed as an obstacle to the interim repair. The closure has affected motorists well beyond the immediate neighborhood. Clarksville Road is a major north-south
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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 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 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. 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. 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 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. 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. Grocery store cards are also welcomed. items please.
route through West Windsor, carrying traffic between residential areas, Princeton Junction train station, Route 1 and nearby employment centers. Township officials have said the bridge normally carries about 15,000 vehicles a day.
Since the closure, detoured traffic has been pushed onto Quakerbridge Road, Alexander Road and Route 1, creating delays for commuters and complicating access to the train station.
Emergency responders have also been affected. Earlier this year, township officials said response times for West Windsor fire, EMS and county hazmat teams had been extended in some cases to four times their normal length. Police also reported an increase in traffic accidents along detour routes.
The economic impact has been especially hard on businesses near the bridge, particularly in the Village Square shopping center on Clarksville Road. Township officials said some merchants reported revenue losses exceeding 50 percent after the closure cut off normal traffic patterns.
The bridge shutdown became a political issue earlier this year as frustration grew over the pace of inspections and coordination with Amtrak.
In February, Marathe criticized Amtrak for delays in issuing a permit
needed for DOT to inspect the bridge.
“There is nothing unique or special about the Clarksville Road Bridge,” Marathe said at the time. “I can’t understand why it takes Amtrak over 3 months to simply issue a permit.”
By March, West Windsor officials were formally asking Gov. Mikie Sherrill to declare a State of Emergency for the Clarksville Road corridor. Mercer County Executive Dan Benson, West Windsor-Plainsboro school officials and other regional leaders also urged state intervention.
The Township Council resolution cited worsening congestion, longer emergency response times, increased crashes on detour routes and major financial losses for local businesses.
The tone has changed since then.
“I am glad to have commissioner Jain as a partner in getting the Clarksville Road Bridge open,” Marathe said in a statement to Community News Service.
“I want to thank Governor Mikie Sherrill for designating this a top priority and making the necessary resources available to DOT. I also thank Mercer County for their active support.”
The current repair plan is only temporary. DOT is also moving forward with a permanent replacement bridge and has received several proposals that are now
being evaluated.
A replacement had already been under consideration before the emergency closure. In 2022, DOT presented preliminary concepts for a reconstructed bridge with wider travel lanes, shoulders and a multi-use path.
The Clarksville Road bridge has a long history of structural problems and jurisdictional disputes. The original crossing dates to the late 19th century, when railroad grade crossings in West Windsor were replaced with bridges to improve safety.
By the 1970s, county officials had described the bridge as “appallingly dangerous,” with deteriorated approaches, loose planking and other serious deficiencies. The bridge was reconstructed in 1983, but the current span was later deemed structurally deficient and functionally obsolete.
For now, local officials say the temporary one-lane plan gives the region something it has lacked for months: a defined path forward.
The timeline remains difficult for commuters, businesses and emergency responders. But after a half year of detours and frustration, the proposed repair would at least restore a direct crossing over the rail line while the longer replacement project moves ahead.
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Terrance Stokes (Chair), Cathleen M. Lewis (Vice Chair), John A. Cimino, Samuel T. Frisby, Kristin L. McLaughlin, Nina D. Melker, Lucylle R.S. Walter
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High School North senior Eva Fea prepares for a pole vault attempt. Fea set a personal record of 8 feet, 6 inches at the Central Jersey Group 3 Championships after returning from an ankle injury.
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After her first spring at it, she went out for winter track and field just for some extra training before junior spring and did so again to prepare for this, her final, spring with North. She was on her way to great things when she sprained her ankle badly in mid-April, putting the end of her season in jeopardy.
“That was really hard and really frustrating,” Fea said. “Especially as a senior because like every single meet could be my last meet. And just knowing that I got injured and also I had goals that I wanted to hit – and I still can hit them – but it’s a lot more difficult because so much time was taken away from me because of my ankle injury. So it was really hard to deal with actually.”
Fea was especially grateful to be able to return, even at less than 100 percent, to compete in the Colonial Valley Conference Championships and Central Jersey Group 3 Championships. She placed fifth in the pole vault with a 7-feet clearance to help the Knights repeat as team champions of the CVC on May 9. A week later, she was fifth again, but this time it took a personal-record 8-feet-6 and every point mattered as the Knights tied Colts Neck, 79-79, for the team title, repeating their sectional crown.
The top six individuals in each event moved on to the Group 3 state meet
scheduled for May 30-31. Placing fifth gave Fea a little more time to heal her still sore ankle and gear up for one more competition.
“It really means a lot because really for pole vaulting, every meet is like my last chance to pole vault because I would say pole vaulting is not as accessible of a sport as running is so being able to compete one last time at groups really means a lot to me,” Fea said. “And especially I love the sport so much and I’m so grateful that I get the opportunity to do this and then also us winning sectionals, that really meant a lot. And I was really happy that I got to do that with my teammates.”
The Knights picked up points everywhere in sectionals with their depth and talent. Allison Lee won the 1,600 (4:56.68) and the 3,200 (10:12.39) and ran on the winning 4x800 relay and the 4x400 relay. Lee’s time in the 3,200 meters set a sectional record.
Eva Gedrich was third in the discus and javelin and Abigail Power was just behind in fourth in both events. Sara Secora was fourth in the 800, Anamika Sertil and Aditi Revuri went 2-3 in the high jump with Revuri hitting a personal-best 5-feet for the first time, and Sertil also was fourth in the long jump. Jada Sands placed fourth in the triple jump. And in the final event of the meet, needing a point to tie Colts
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Neck, the 4x400 team took sixth for that necessary point.
“It’s a huge deal, especially because this is now two years in a row where backto-back we’ve won both our conference and our section,” said Knights girls coach Deanna Altvater. “So it feels great and I know how hard the girls worked and it’s a lot of pressure for them too, coming back as defending champions. And just to see all of their hard work pays off as a coach, that feels phenomenal.”
A culture that combines hard work and fun has paid off for the Knights. Fea is one of their athletes that came looking for a second sport. She’s also a phenomenal tennis player for North.
“Tennis really transferred over to track because the athleticism that you need in tennis, you need a lot like that,” she said. “You need to be fast, you need to be explosive. And I would say all that really transfers over to pole vault.”
She has enjoyed the competitive side of track, and her competitiveness came out in the big year-end meets. The Knights track and field members have pushed each other to excel in their events, and it’s paid off with team titles now in consecutive years. Their dozen group meet qualifiers is a big number for the program that hopes to continue to use its formula for success.
“There’s definitely cases of just pure raw talent, but I think what it really is the kids just have fun together,” Altvater said. “It’s not like this pressure cooker of an athletics environment because they’re in a pressure cooker academic environment all day being in West Windsor. And so track is a place where they can really just kind of let loose and have fun with each other and do something they’re proud of.”
Brian Gould. “But she was at practice every day, doing rehab. When she was able to lift weights, she did that. When she was able to run, she did that. Her first meet back was CVC and she was vaulting from three steps (instead of a full run-up) because that’s how much she was able to run with minimal pain at the time. And then she just kept working back and had her best meet of high school at sectionals.”
It’s an inspirational story that the Knights can re-tell in coming years. While she was out and rehabbing to come back, she also helped to coach her less experienced teammates. She was as thrilled as anyone to see Francesca Zodel clear 7-feet-6. Fea returned to get herself to the group meet with a PR even though she wasn’t fully healed.
“It was just really great to see that for an injury that would have convinced a lot of seniors to just quit at that point and enjoy all the big moments that happen at this point as a senior, she didn’t,” said Altvater. “She really stuck with it, staying on top of her rehab and listening to her athletic trainer and just kind of trusting that return to play process. And to see her not just place at sectionals, but to actually PR at the same time, I feel like that’s a really great like Cinderella story for her and something that I hope continues to inspire her to put that kind of effort into everything she does post graduation too.”
Fea has some big plans following the summer. She plans to be a double major in biomedical engineering and neuroscience at Rutgers Honors College. Not only is she serious about her tennis, track and school, but she also volunteers in her spare time, plays in a band and has a small nail business.
“I like to be active,” Fea said. “I’m a busy person.”
Fea is a prime example of one of their athletes who found their niche. As a freshman, she focused on the 800 meters. She liked it, but she didn’t love it. Pole vault became her main pursuit the next year despite its challenges.
“It’s very technique focused and even the smallest thing can change the way that you vault,” she said. “Sometimes that can be really frustrating. Pole vault is one of the only sports that you do it until you fail. So it’s like even if you do really well, you still failed at a height three times. And you have to learn to accept that failure and figure out how to move on and improve from it.”
Fea wasn’t sure she’d get another chance to improve her mark when she landed awkwardly in the pit and rolled her ankle badly. She did everything in her power to return.
“It looked pretty bad early on and we thought it might keep her out the rest of the season,” said North pole vault coach
She brought a lot of that same hard-working attitude to the pole vault. When she picked up the new event, she dived into it with everything she could to become the best at it for the Knights.
“She put in the physical work, all the hours in the weight room, she works super hard at practice, she’s a student of the event, she reads up on it, she watches video, she comes to practice with great ideas, understands how she can get better,” Gould said. “She is just a relentless worker in every aspect.”
In the end, her hard work and determination helped her write a storybook ending to her high school career with a comeback from injury to reach the group meet. Eva Fea was just happy to earn one more chance at an event she loves.
“I’m not really going to put that many expectations on myself,” she said. “I just want to enjoy competing and spending my last meet with my team mostly.”
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.
Monday, June 1
West Windsor Time Capsule Contest, Historical Society of West Windsor. 12:01 a.m. On July 4, the Historical Society of West Windsor will bury a time capsule at the West Windsor History Museum, to be opened in 2076. Current and former WW-P residents, as well as WW businesses & community groups, invited to offer items that preserve a current snapshot of local life for residents to uncover in 2076. New items accepted until June 14. westwindsorhistory.com/timecapsule.html. 50 Southfield Rd, Windsor.
Baby Storytime, ages 0-18 mo, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 10 a.m. Thirty-minute program. Nursery rhymes, lap bounces, fingerplays, reading, singing and movement. For babies who are not yet mobile. 333 N
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Toddler Storytime, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 10:30 a.m. Thirty-minute program with a mix of books, classic nursery rhymes, lap bounces, fingerplays, reading, singing and movement. For ages 18 months to 3 years. mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction. Let’s Play Chess, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 4:45 p.m. For ages 6-14. All skill levels welcome. Must register at events.mcl. org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
Coding Basics with mTiny Robots, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 6 p.m. Ages 5-9. Direct a robot through different challenges. Interactive STEAM program. Must register at events.mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
TueSday, June 2
Toddler Storytime, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 10:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes and a themed craft for ages 2-5. mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
Playdate Pals, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 11 a.m. Rotation of toys and games each week to encourage children to play together and socialize. Ages 2-5. mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
2026 Princeton Mercer Chamber Job Fair, Rider
University. 1 p.m. Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce’s second annual job fair. Free to job seekers. princetonmercerchamber.org. , Lawrenceville.
Crochet Club, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 6:30 p.m. Ages 7-16. Learn the basics and get hands-on help. Must register at events.mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
WedneSday, June 3
Sensory Storytime, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 10 a.m. For children who may prefer a softer and interactive experience. Stories, quiet songs, sensory toys, crafts. Ages 2-5. Must register at events.mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
Paper airplanes, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 6:30 p.m. Ages 6-11. Explore paper airplane designs, learn about the science of flight, and compete to see whose creations can soar the farthest and highest. Must register at events.mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
ThuRSday, June 4
Women of achievement awards 2026, TPC Jasna Polana. 8 a.m. This year’s honorees Mary Betz, Brenda Ross-Dulan and Suzanne
Borgos. princetonmercerchamber.org. 4519 Province Line Road, Princeton.
Play Mah Jongg, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 2:30 p.m. American Mah Jongg using the most recent National Mah Jongg League card. Open to players of all skill levels. mcl.org 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction. Tabletop RPG one-shots: 5th edition d&d, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 5:45 p.m. For adults & teens. This Month: Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition: 2nd level characters. mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
FRiday, June 5
Toddler dance Party, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 10:30 a.m. With Miss Jen. For ages 0-5. mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction. Playdate Pals, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 11 a.m. Rotation of toys and games each week to encourage children to play together and socialize. Ages 2-5. mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
50 years Strong a Straube Center art Show, Straube Center LLC. 5 p.m. Opening art reception. Refreshments will be served. Open and free to the public. straubecenter.com. See EVENTS, Page 16
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I-108 West Franklin Ave, Pennington. Guitarist James Popik, Hopewell Fare. 6 p.m. Live music. hopewellfare.com. 65 E Broad St, Hopewell.
ydTR: Live Music on the Patio, Yankee Doodle Tap Room. 6 p.m. Live music and al fresco dining. nassauinn.com. 10 Palmer Square E., Princeton.
250th birthday year. Museum tours, historical music, re-enactors including Benjamin Franklin. Crafts and games for kids, booths from area nonprofits. At 2 p.m., dedicate a new Windsor history market on slavery at the farmstead and in West Windsor. westwindsorhistory.com. 50 Southfield Road, West Windsor.
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Princeton Festival: Sierra Boggess, Morven Museum & Garden. 7 p.m. A cabaret evening with Broadway star Sierra Boggess, best known for starring roles in “The Little Mermaid” and “The Phantom of the Opera.” In the Festival Performance Pavilion. Tickets start at $40 at princetonsymphony.org/festival. 55 Stockton St, Princeton.
SaTuRday, June 6
West Windsor Community Farmers Market. 9 a.m. Fresh produce, meats, dairy, prepared food and drink, crafts and more. westwindsorfarmersmarket.org. 877 Alexander Rd, West Windsor.
Tai Chi, Plainsboro Public Library Community Room. 10 a.m. Beginners and intermediate level. Free. plainsborolibrary.org. 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro.
Pick-your-own herb Workshop, Fairgrown Farm. 10 a.m. Pick your own fresh herbs while learning to grow, harvest, and use them in your kitchen! 260 Wargo Road, Pennington. heartfulness Meditation, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 11 a.m. Guided relaxation and meditation techniques. Open to teens and adults, ages 15 and over. mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
Seussical the Musical presented by Theater To Go, Kelsey Theatre. 2 and 8 p.m. The Cat in the Hat and Horton the Elephant take you on a journey from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the World of the Who’s— and a little boy with a big imagination proves that a person is a person, no matter how small. $26/$24. kelseytheatre.org. 1200 Old Trenton Rd, Windsor.
Public Speaking with Gavel Club, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 1 p.m. Build public speaking, leadership and communication skills with classes led by the West Windsor Youth Gavel Club. For students in grades 5-12. Must register at events.mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
Toddler Storytime, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 1:30 p.m. Stories, rhymes and a themed craft for ages 2-5. mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
Seussical the Musical presented by Theater To Go, Kelsey Theatre. 2 p.m. The Cat in the Hat and Horton the Elephant take you on a journey from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the World of the Who’s—and a little boy with a big imagination proves that a person is a person, no matter how small. $26/$24. kelseytheatre.org. 1200 Old Trenton Rd, Windsor.
Princeton Festival: an evening of dance, Morven Museum & Garden. 7 p.m. From American Repertory Ballet and the Princeton Symphony Orchestra. Rossen Milanov conducts. Tickets starting at $25 at princetonsymphony.org/festival. 55 Stockton St, Princeton.
Luce Quintet Chamber Music Group, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 3 p.m. Luce Quintet is a chamber music group consisting of two violins, a viola, a cello, and a double bass. They are current students of Montgomery High School performing soundtracks from popular movies including Interstellar, The Godfather, and James Bond. mcl. org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
The Launch Tribute to Boston, Styx, and Queen at Cooper’s Riverview!, Cooper’s Riverview. 7 p.m. Live in concert. coopersnj.com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton.
Princeton Festival: Sondra Radvanovsky, Morven Museum & Garden. 8 p.m. World-renowned bel canto soprano Sondra Radvanovsky performs popular opera arias and duets accompanied by the Princeton Symphony Orchestra. Dinner and Concert Packages available. Tickets at princetonsymphony.org/festival. 55 Stockton St, Princeton.
Sunday, June 7
FoPoS Foraging invasives as Stewardship: Mugwort, Mountain Lakes House. 10 a.m. Join FOPOS for a special foraging volunteer session at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve. 57 Mountain Ave, Princeton. Mozzarella Stretch for Families, Cherry Grove Farm. 11 a.m. Hands-on workshop. Register at cherrygrovefarm.com. 3200 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrence.
Colonial day at the Schenck Farmstead, West Windsor History Museum. 1 p.m. Free-admission event is organized during the USA’s
Christian McBride and ursa Major, McCarter Theatre Center. 7 p.m. Christian McBride is an 11-time Grammy-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader and artistic director of the historic Newport Jazz Festival, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), the TD James Moody Jazz Festival, and the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. In Ursa Major, he is joined by four rising young master instrumentalists including saxophonist Nicole Glover, guitarist Ely Perlman, pianist Mike King and drummer Savannah Harris. Tickets at mccarter.org. 91 University Pl, Princeton.
Monday, June 8
Baby Storytime, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 10 a.m. Thirty-minute program. Nursery rhymes, lap bounces, fingerplays, reading, singing and movement. For babies who are not yet mobile. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
Toddler Storytime, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 10:30 a.m. Thirty-minute program with a mix of books, classic nursery rhymes, lap bounces, fingerplays, reading, singing and movement. For ages 18 months to 3 years. mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
Let’s Play Chess, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 4:45 p.m. For ages 6-14. All skill levels welcome. Must register at events.mcl. org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction. Lego Building Challenge, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 6 p.m. Each month a different building challenge. This month’s challenge: build the best castle and tower. Ages 6-11. Must register at events.mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
TueSday, June 9
State of the County 2026, The Boathouse at Mercer Lake. 8 a.m. In County Executive Benson’s 2026 State of the County address he will update the community on priority projects and share what lies ahead. Tickets at princetonmercerchamber.org. 334 South Post Road, West Windsor.
Toddler Storytime, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 10:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes and a
themed craft for ages 2-5. mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
Playdate Pals, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 11 a.m. Rotation of toys and games each week to encourage children to play together and socialize. Ages 2-5. mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
Crochet Club, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 6:30 p.m. Ages 7-16. Learn the basics and get hands-on help. Must register at events.mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
SF Book Club: The demolished Man by alfred Bester, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 7 p.m. The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester. In 2301, a psychopathic business magnate comes up with the ultimate plan to eliminate his competition and destroy the order of society. mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
Princeton Festival: The Sebastians, Trinity Church. 7 p.m. The Sebastians return to the Princeton Festival with a program centered on beloved Bach cantatas. The ensemble specializes in music of the baroque and classical eras. Tickets at princetonsymphony. org/festival. 33 Mercer St, Princeton.
WedneSday, June 10
Crafts for Grown-ups: notebook Covers, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 10 a.m. Supplies provided. For ages 18 and up. Must register at events.mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
Mediterra: Tapas y Vino, Mediterra. 6 p.m. An evening exploring the flavors of Northwest Spain with wine professional Juan Paredes of The Spanish Acquisition. The evening may feature wines from Rías Baixas, Ribeira Sacra, Bierzo, and the Basque Country,
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highlighting varietals like Albariño, Godello, Mencía, and Txakoli alongside Spanish tapas. mediterrarestaurant.com. 29 Hulfish Street, Princeton.
ThuRSday, June 11
West Windsor Time Capsule Contest, Historical Society of West Windsor. 12:01 a.m. On July 4, the Historical Society of West Windsor will bury a time capsule at the West Windsor History Museum, to be opened in 2076. Current and former WW-P residents, as well as WW businesses & community groups, invited to offer items that preserve a current snapshot of local life for residents to uncover in 2076. New items accepted until June 14. westwindsorhistory.com/timecapsule.html. 50 Southfield Rd, Windsor.
Mah Jongg, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 2:30 p.m. American Mah Jongg using the most recent National Mah Jongg League card. Open to players of all skill levels. mcl. org 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
Teen art drop-in, New Jersey State Museum. 3 p.m. Free after-school program for teens ages 14 and up. In the museum’s Imagination Studio. statemuseum.nj.gov. 205 W State St, Trenton.
Game night, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 5:30 p.m. Ages 18 and older. Bring a game or games provided. mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
Princeton Festival: Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, Trinity Church. 7 p.m. Note: There has been a change in Twelfth Night’s program. The ensemble will perform a program centered on Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons with works by Durante, Locatelli, and additional works by Vivaldi. Tickets purchased previously for Aminta e Fillide will be honored for
June 4th, 6:30 pm - Tasteful Thursdays with Bib & Tucker at Apron Mountain View
June 5th, 7:30pm - “Jukebox Dive” band performing at Apron Princeton
June 11th, 630pm - FIFA World Cup kickoff party at both locations - $2 Michelob Ultra pints
June 12th, 6:30pm - Spanky’s Garage Band at Apron Mountain View
June 12th, 7:30pm - Barry, Alan, & Joe trio music performance at Apron Princeton
June 13th, 7pm - Slingshot band at Apron Mountain View
June 18th, 6:30pm - Tasteful Thursdays at Apron Princeton
June 18th, 7pm - The Reckoning Band at Apron Princeton
June 20th, 7pm - Matt Coyle Duo music performance at Apron Princeton
June 25th, 6:30pm - Tasteful Thursdays at Apron Mountain View, plus a solo music performance by Rob of Almost Average
June 26th, 8pm - Rocket Baby band at Apron Princeton
July 2, 6:30 - Tasteful Thursdays w/ Redemption Bourbon at Apron Princeton
this performance. Twelfth Night is a new ensemble of historical performance specialists led by keyboardist David Belkovski and violinist Rachell Ellen Wong. Tickets at princetonsymphony.org/festival. Free reception to follow. 33 Mercer St, Princeton.
FRiday, June 12
Children’s Music with Miss Kim, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 10:30 a.m. Ages 0-5 years. mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
Playdate Pals, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 11 a.m. Rotation of toys and games each week to encourage children to play together and socialize. Ages 2-5. mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
Villa Victoria academy Parent alliance annual Bag Bingo. 6 p.m. Tickets $35 includes 10 games of purse bingo. Available at cur8. com/14983/project/139377. 376 W Upper Ferry Rd, Ewing Twp, Ewing.
Live Music on the Patio, Yankee Doodle Tap Room. 6 p.m. Live music and al fresco dining. nassauinn.com. 10 Palmer Square E., Princeton.
acoustic Blender featuring ami yares, The Druery Brewery. 7 p.m. Beer and live acoustic music. thedruery.com. 160 LawrencevillePennington Rd Ste 4, Lawrence Township.
Princeton Festival: Madama Butterfly, Morven Museum & Garden. 7 p.m. Soprano Toni Marie Palmertree as Cio-Cio San with tenor Victor Starsky portraying Pinkerton. Stage direction by Eve Summer, scenic design by Blair Mielnick, and score performed by the Princeton Symphony Orchestra conducted by music director Rossen Milanov. Tickets start at $45. princetonsymphony.org/festival. Not recommended for children under 13.
55 Stockton St., Princeton. Seussical the Musical presented by Theater To Go, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. The Cat in the Hat and Horton the Elephant take you on a journey from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the World of the Who’s—and a little boy with a big imagination proves that a person is a person, no matter how small. $26/$24. kelseytheatre.org. 1200 Old Trenton Rd, Windsor.
SaTuRday, June 13
West Windsor Community Farmers Market. 9 a.m. Fresh produce, meats, dairy, prepared food and drink, crafts and more. westwindsorfarmersmarket.org. 877 Alexander Rd, West Windsor.
Tai Chi, Plainsboro Public Library Community Room. 10 a.m. Beginners and intermediate level. Free. plainsborolibrary.org. 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro.
Linda’s day Farm Social, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 10 a.m. Social skills and peer socialization opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants will create a DIY craft using natural materials and play getting-to-know-you games. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction. Princeton Garden Tour 2026, Morven Museum & Garden. 11 a.m. Private gardens open for one day to support the Historical Society of Princeton and Morven Museum & Garden. Self-guided tour features new historical and contemporary properties. Ticketed preevent breakfast in the barn at Updike Farmstead. Register at princetonhistory.org. 55 Stockton St, Princeton.
Summer Music Series, On the Green at Palmer Square. 1 p.m. Live music on the green. June EVENTS continued from Page 17
Travel Talk with Caryn and Aron Innovation at sea
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6: KickStart Band; June 13: LakeHouse; June 20: Living Proof; June 27: Electric Stingray; July 11: Kindred Spirit; July 18: Rachel & Ty; July 25: The Ravens; Aug. 1: Jake & Dan Duo; Aug. 2: Charles Laurita & The Mischief; Aug. 8: The Sam Houseal Band; Aug. 15: Vintage Vibe Tribe; Aug. 22: JB Rocks; Aug. 29: Aaron & John Music. palmersquare.com. 40 Nassau Street, Princeton.
Seussical the Musical presented by Theater To Go, Kelsey Theatre. 2 and 8 p.m. The Cat in the Hat and Horton the Elephant take you on a journey from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the World of the Who’s— and a little boy with a big imagination proves that a person is a person, no matter how small. $26/$24. kelseytheatre.org. 1200 Old Trenton Rd, Windsor.
otter Wears Prada designer Bag Bingo & Couture Tricky Tray, West Trenton Ballroom. 4:30 p.m. Embrella fundraiser. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Bingo starts 6 p.m. Couture Tricky Tray Calling 8 p.m. Must purchase advance tickets at embrella.org. Embrella is formerly Foster and Adoptive Family Services. 40 W Upper Ferry Rd, Ewing.
Princeton Festival: Queen nation, Morven Museum & Garden. 7 p.m. Queen tribute band live in concert. Princeton Symphony Orchestra will not be featured. Tickets at princetonsymphony.org/festival. 55 Stockton St, Princeton.
Sunday, June 14
Public Speaking with Gavel Club, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 1 p.m. Build public speaking, leadership and communication skills with classes led by the West Windsor Youth Gavel Club. For students in grades 5-12. Must register at events.mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
Princeton Festival: Traditional Tea Ceremony, Morven Museum & Garden. 1:45 p.m. In advance of the June 14 “Madama Butterfly,” an authentic tea ceremony presented by the Omotesenke Domonkai Eastern Region and the Princeton Festival. This special event honors the traditional Japanese tradition of Chanoyu, the ritual preparation of matcha. princetonsymphony.org/festival. 55 Stockton St, Princeton.
Seussical the Musical presented by Theater To Go, Kelsey Theatre. 2 p.m. The Cat in the Hat and Horton the Elephant take you on a journey from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the World of the Who’s—and a little boy with a big imagination proves that a person is a person, no matter how small. $26/$24. kelseytheatre.org. 1200 Old Trenton Rd, Windsor.
Princeton Festival: Madama Butterfly, Morven Museum & Garden. 4 p.m. Soprano Toni Marie Palmertree as Cio-Cio San with tenor Victor Starsky portraying Pinkerton. Stage direction by Eve Summer, scenic design by Blair Mielnick, and score performed by the Princeton Symphony Orchestra conducted by music director Rossen Milanov. Tickets start at $45. princetonsymphony.org/festival. Not recommended for children under 13. 55 Stockton St., Princeton.
Monday, June 15
Baby Storytime, ages 0-18 mo, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 10 a.m. Thirty-minute program. Nursery rhymes, lap bounces, fingerplays, reading, singing and movement. For babies who are not yet mobile. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
Toddler Storytime, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 10:30 a.m. Thirty-minute program
with a mix of books, classic nursery rhymes, lap bounces, fingerplays, reading, singing and movement. For ages 18 months to 3 years. mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction. Let’s Play Chess, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 4:45 p.m. For ages 6-14. All skill levels welcome. Must register at events.mcl. org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
TueSday, June 16
Toddler Storytime, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 10:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes and a themed craft for ages 2-5. mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
Playdate Pals, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 11 a.m. Rotation of toys and games each week to encourage children to play together and socialize. Ages 2-5. mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
WedneSday, June 17
Wednesday Morning Bookies: The eleventh hour by Salman Rushdie, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 10 a.m. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
Sensory Storytime, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 10 a.m. For children who may prefer a softer and interactive experience. Stories, quiet songs, sensory toys, crafts. Ages 2-5. Must register at events.mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
ThuRSday, June 18
Play Mah Jongg, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 2:30 p.m. American Mah Jongg using the most recent National Mah Jongg League card. Open to players of all skill levels. mcl.org 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction. Rule of Three Reading Group: Fire, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 6:30 p.m. This month the theme is “Fire” with selections by Ron W. Goode, Connie Willis, and Eunice Tietjens. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction. Princeton Festival: Time for Three, Morven Museum & Garden. 7 p.m. Grammy and Emmy-winning ensemble Time for Three consists of Ranaan Meyer (double bass, vocals), Nicolas Kendall (violin, vocals) and Charles Yang (violin, vocals). TIckets at princetonsymphony.org/festival. 55 Stockton St, Princeton.
Story & Verse: a Storytelling, Poetic, and Spoken Word open Mic, Solley Theater Arts Council of Princeton. 7 p.m. Free open mic. 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton.
FRiday, June 19
Princeton Festival: Great Ladies of Jazz, Morven Museum & Garden. 7 p.m. The Great Ladies of Jazz stars Capathia Jenkins and Aisha de Haas as they pay tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, Judy Garland, Ginger Rogers, and others, featuring hits from the Great American Songbook. Lucas Waldin conducts the Princeton Symphony Orchestra. Tickets at princetonsymphony. org/festival. 55 Stockton St, Princeton. The Comedy of errors presented by Shakespeare ‘70, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. In Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identity, mayhem and misunderstandings, twin brothers and their twin servants are separated from each other and embark on a search to find their other halves. $24/$22. 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor.
SaTuRday, June 20
West Windsor Community Farmers Market. 9 a.m. Fresh produce, meats, dairy, prepared food and drink, crafts and more. westwindsorfarmersmarket.org. 877 Alexander Rd, West Windsor.
Tai Chi, Plainsboro Public Library Community
Room. 10 a.m. Beginners and intermediate level. Free. plainsborolibrary.org. 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro.
Super Pentominoes, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 2 p.m. Ronghao Chen, engineer and puzzle inventor, presents new discoveries of an old and famous scientific block puzzle Pentominoes. Ages 6 and up. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
The Comedy of errors presented by Shakespeare ‘70, Kelsey Theatre. 2 and 8 p.m. In Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identity, mayhem and misunderstandings, twin brothers and their twin servants are separated from each other and embark on a search to find their other halves. $24/$22. 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor.
Princeton Festival: The Bacon Brothers, Morven Museum & Garden. 7 p.m. Siblings, Kevin Bacon (A-list Hollywood actor) and Michael Bacon (Emmy-winning composer), perform their own mix of folk, rock, soul and country. Note: this performance does not feature the Princeton Symphony Orchestra. Tickets at princetonsymphony.org/festival. 55 Stockton St, Princeton.
Sunday, June 21
Princeton Festival: american Fanfare, Morven Museum & Garden. 1 and 3 p.m. Broadway star Julie Benko joins the Princeton Symphony Orchestra for this celebration of America’s semiquincentennial. Showcasing music by some of the country’s top composers with themes of Americana. Tickets at princetonsymphony.org/festival. 55 Stockton St, Princeton.
The Comedy of errors presented by Shakespeare ‘70, Kelsey Theatre. 2 p.m. In Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identity, mayhem and misunderstandings, twin brothers and their twin servants are separated from each other and embark on a search to find their other halves. $24/$22. 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor.
Monday, June 22
Baby Storytime, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 10 a.m. Thirty-minute program. Nursery rhymes, lap bounces, fingerplays, reading, singing and movement. For babies who are not yet mobile. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
Toddler Storytime, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 10:30 a.m. 30-minute program with a mix of books, classic nursery rhymes, lap bounces, fingerplays, reading, singing and movement. For ages 18 months to 3 years. mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction. Let’s Play Chess, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 4:45 p.m. For ages 6-14. All skill levels welcome. Must register at events.mcl. org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
TueSday, June 23
Toddler Storytime, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 10:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes and a themed craft for ages 2-5. mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
Playdate Pals, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 11 a.m. Rotation of toys and games each week to encourage children to play together and socialize. Ages 2-5. mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
WedneSday, June 24
Super Pentominoes, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 6 p.m. Ronghao Chen, engineer and puzzle inventor, presents new discoveries of an old and famous scientific block puzzle Pentominoes. Ages 6 and up. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
ThuRSday, June 25
Play Mah Jongg, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 2:30 p.m. American Mah Jongg using the most recent National Mah Jongg League card. Open to players of all skill levels. mcl.org 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
FRiday, June 26
Sing along with Sarah, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 10:30 a.m. Ages 0-5. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
Playdate Pals, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 11 a.m. Rotation of toys and games each week to encourage children to play together and socialize. Ages 2-5. mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
The Comedy of errors presented by Shakespeare ‘70, Kelsey Theatre. 8 p.m. In Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identity, mayhem and misunderstandings, twin brothers and their twin servants are separated from each other and embark on a search to find their other halves. $24/$22. 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor.
SaTuRday, June 27
West Windsor Community Farmers Market. 9 a.m. Fresh produce, meats, dairy, prepared food and drink, crafts and more. westwindsorfarmersmarket.org. 877 Alexander Rd, West Windsor.
Tai Chi, Plainsboro Public Library Community Room. 10 a.m. Beginners and intermediate level. Free. plainsborolibrary.org. 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro.
Summer Saturday Music Series, The Peacock Inn. 6 p.m. Live music in the garden. peacockinn.com. 20 Bayard Lane, Princeton.
The Comedy of errors presented by Shakespeare ‘70, Kelsey Theatre. 2 and 8 p.m. In Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identity, mayhem and misunderstandings, twin brothers and their twin servants are separated from each other and embark on a search to find their other halves. $24/$22. 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor.
Sunday, June 28
The Comedy of errors presented by Shakespeare ‘70, Kelsey Theatre. 2 p.m. In Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identity, mayhem and misunderstandings, twin brothers and their twin servants are separated from each other and embark on a search to find their other halves. $24/$22. 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor.
Monday, June 29
Baby Storytime, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 10 a.m. Thirty-minute program. Nursery rhymes, lap bounces, fingerplays, reading, singing and movement. For babies who are not yet mobile. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
Toddler Storytime, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 10:30 a.m. Thirty-minute program with a mix of books, classic nursery rhymes, lap bounces, fingerplays, reading, singing and movement. For ages 18 months to 3 years. mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
TueSday, June 30
Toddler Storytime, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 10:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes and a themed craft for ages 2-5. mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction. Playdate Pals, Mercer County Library West Windsor. 11 a.m. Rotation of toys and games each week to encourage children to play together and socialize. Ages 2-5. mcl.org. 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction.
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“What would you want someone 50 years from now to know about our community today?”
That question is at the heart of the 2026 West Windsor Time Capsule project, an ambitious community effort led by the nonprofit Historical Society of West Windsor.
On July 4, we will bury a time capsule at the West Windsor History Museum, to remain sealed for 50 years and to be opened during the United States’ tricentennial (300-year) birthday celebrations in 2076.
Since late April, we’ve been inviting all West Windsor-Plainsboro residents, and all West Windsor businesses and community organizations (nonprofits, PTAs, PTSAs, faith communities, etc.) to help shape what future generations will discover!
To participate, visit: westwindsorhistory.com/timecapsule. html
The Time Capsule’s Goals
We’re looking for small, durable items that reflect a broad, authentic snapshot of everyday life in West Windsor Township in the 2020s. We want to preserve memories of events, of course — think local elections, infrastructure, community events, etc. — as well as the small details, such as local landmarks, transit, schools, and more.
Fifty years from now, when residents gather again to uncover the capsule, the objects inside may help reveal much about our community’s diversity, values, and experiences.
This is a rare opportunity for YOU to speak directly to the future but act fast!
The deadline for submitting an object for inclusion is June 16.
Submissions should connect strongly to West Windsor, the WW-P school district (including schools in Plainsboro), or local community life. Just a few of countless examples include transit passes, school memorabilia, Scout patches, sports medals, community group event flyers, religious items, local business merchandise, photographs
of parks, nature, infrastructure, and buildings, letters reflecting on life in West Windsor today, and much, much more. We encourage YOU to think creatively. For instance, perhaps a handwritten letter describing what Mercer County traffic is like in 2026? A facsimile of a favorite local restaurant menu? A commemorative item from this year’s 250th anniversary celebrations? A
robotics club pin? A nonprofit bumper sticker? Or some other small object that instantly says “West Windsor” to someone who lives here now?
All of those could become treasured historical artifacts half a century from today.
Judging Criteria
However, the capsule has limited space, so our judging panel will review submissions using a detailed scoring rubric. The strongest candidates will be small, durable, relevant to modern West Windsor life, and understandable to future audiences.
Durability, in particular, is something we must strongly emphasize - we want to make sure items last!
There are many materials that might seem at first to be long-lasting, but in fact can break down over time — like normal printer paper, rubber, or many electronics (like flash drives and hard drives). Other materials, like vinyl, PVC, and unknown food storage bags, can slowly emit gases over decades that damage surrounding items.
However, there are MANY other
stable, inert materials that DO work well! Consider archival paper, metals, certain plastics, most cloths, and much more. The submission/info form on our website (again, see www.westwindsorhistory. com/timecapsule.html provides a lot of guidance on this.
How to Participate
Interested in contributing? Then visit www.westwindsorhistory.com/ timecapsule.html. There, you’ll find a three-page submission/info form. Page 1 details our scoring rubric, Page 2 gives guidance on durable materials, and Page 3 is the form you must complete and submit to us. We offer a variety of ways to submit (mail, in-person, etc.) — detailed on that form.
Note that acceptance is not guaranteed simply because an item is submitted –we still have to judge all items using the scoring rubric on Page 1.
Still, we hope as many people as possible will participate — ALL West Windsor-Plainsboro residents, and all West Windsor businesses and
community groups are encouraged to participate!
In our fast-moving world, the West Windsor Time Capsule offers something increasingly rare: a deliberate chance to pause and preserve the present for the future. Make your mark on how our community 50 years from now — including younger residents today, perhaps — will remember us. Visit the www.westwindsorhistory.com/ timecapsule.html
The Historical Society is an allvolunteer community nonprofit. All of us donate our free time, without pay to document and promote our Town’s rich history. However, we need community support to keep this up!
If you like what we do, please consider volunteering or donating. To learn more, visit: westwindsorhistory.com.
The West Windsor Historical Society is an all-volunteer community nonprofit. Web: westwindsorhistory.com.
Paul Ligeti is the president of the Historical Society of West Windsor.
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