Volume LXXV, Number 38
www.towntopics.com
Shifting COVID Threat Poses Big Challenges For Princeton Schools
Grant for Research Into Childhood Cancer Awarded To PU Student . . . . . . . . 5 Nationally Known Urban Planner to Speak in Princeton . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Resolutions Related to Deer Culling Have Long History . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Reflections on Joss Whedon and Buffy, the Vampire Slayer . . . . . . 19 PSO Presents Music for a Late Summer Evening . . 20 Senior Star Weir Piling Up Goals as PHS Field Hockey Starts 3-0 . . . . . . . . . . 33 Sparked by Suriel’s Flashy Play, Hun Boys’ Soccer Defeats Mercersburg . . 36
Collin Eaddy Helps PU Football Top Lehigh 32-0 in Opener . . . . . . .30 Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach Realtors . .24, 25 Books . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . 26 Classified Ads . . . . . . 40 New to Us. . . . . . . . . . 27 Mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . 38 Performing Arts . . . . . 21 Police Blotter . . . . . . . 12 Real Estate . . . . . . . . 40 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Topics of the Town . . . . 5 Town Talk . . . . . . . . . . 6
A Princeton Middle School (PMS) student has tested positive for COVID-19, PMS Principal Jason Burr notified parents and staff in an email Monday night, September 21, the seventh new case in the Princeton Public Schools (PPS) in the past several days. The middle school student, who was last at school on Friday, September 17, will isolate, and one close contact will quarantine, Burr reported. PPS has stated that it will “continue to follow protocols and do the necessary contact tracing in each instance that is brought to our attention. Further we are continually adapting and responding to new information and guidelines as they emerge.” PPS follows the CDC definition of a close contact as “someone who was within six feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period starting from two days before the onset of illness.” Earlier on Monday Littlebrook School Principal Luis Ramirez informed the school community that two Littlebrook students, who had last attended school on Friday, September 17, were exposed outside of school and had tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend. The two students are isolating, and 11 Littlebrook students who are considered close contacts are quarantining for 10 days. Also on Monday, Princeton High School Principal Frank Chmiel reported in an email to the school community that a third PHS student, who was last in school on September 13, had tested positive for the coronavirus. That student will isolate for 10 days, and one close contact will quarantine for 10 days. Chmiel sent out emails last week announcing new cases involving one PHS student who was last at school on Friday, September 10 and another student who was last at school on Tuesday, September 14. Earlier last week PPS Superintendent Carol Kelley announced that a fully vaccinated Community Park staff member had tested positive for coronavirus after being exposed outside of the district. The staff member remained in isolation for 10 days in accordance with CDC and New Jersey Department of Health guidelines. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Continued on Page 13
75¢ at newsstands
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Battle Lines Drawn on Prospect Avenue Plans The future of the former Court Clubhouse at 91 Prospect Avenue, three Queen Anne Victorian houses on the other side of the street, and the Prospect Avenue streetscape are all on the agenda at tomorrow night’s September 23 meeting of the Princeton Planning Board (PPB). Princeton University is seeking a zoning variance in order to demolish the three houses and move the 91 Prospect clubhouse building into their place in order to provide space to construct the Prospect Avenue entrance to its planned Environmental Studies and School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (ES+SEAS) complex. The new ES+SEAS is designed to include four different buildings and to stretch out over 666,000 square feet between Prospect and Ivy Lane to the south. The University’s plans for Prospect Avenue have met with strong resistance from the community, with a petition in opposition gathering 1,626 signatures at last count and numerous residents voicing criticism and objections at the previous two PPB hearings and in public media (See letters on the subject in today’s Mailbox). Thursday’s PPB meeting on the Princeton University application, the first since
July 8, will provide one more opportunity for public input before the PPB members deliberate and come to a decision on whether to approve the University’s plan. The University has repeatedly emphasized the importance of its project and the impossibility of completing that project without removing the 91 Prospect building. A University press release earlier this month stated, “From addressing climate change to developing new ways of delivering vaccines, Princeton’s proposed
engineering and environmental studies project will enable breakthrough teaching and research in the service of humanity while enhancing the public experience of the surrounding neighborhood.” The press release continued, “The four buildings — environmental science, bioengineering, chemical and biological engineering, and an engineering commons — will create a new ES+SEAS neighborhood carefully integrated into the Continued on Page 13
BOE Candidate Profile: Brian McDonald, Seeking Continuing Progress for Schools Brian McDonald, an incumbent seeking his second three-year term on the Princeton Public Schools (PPS) Board of Education (BOE), is in the spotlight this week, providing information about his background, why he got involved with the schools, why he wants to continue on the Board, and what his priorities are for the future of the district. New candidates Mara Franceschi and Jeffrey Liao, and incumbent Betsey Baglio will be competing with McDonald in the November 2 election for three available seats on the BOE. Franceschi was
featured in last week’s issue, and Town Topics will present profiles of Liao on September 29 and Baglio on October 6. McDonald, 61, is a sculptor and designer who also advises nonprofits on matters of governance, strategy, finance, and fundraising. He has extensive experience in strategic planning, operations, municipal and corporate finance, and management, especially change management. A 1983 Princeton University graduate, McDonald served from 2002-10 as the University’s vice president for Continued on Page 10
FALL FUN ON THE FARM: Terhune Orchards on Cold Soil Road continues its Fall Family Fun Weekends through October 31. Activities include a play area, barnyard animals, an adventure barn, hay bale and corn mazes, pony rides, live music, pickyour-own apples and pumpkins, and more. Visit terhuneorchards.com for timed admission tickets. Festivalgoers share what they are looking forward to this fall in this week’s Town Talk on Page 6. (Photo by Weronika A. Plohn)
TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • 2
CULTIVATING CALM: Anxiety Skills for Youth Ages 10 – 12 Wednesday, September 29, 2021 | 6 p.m. Zoom Meeting Does your child constantly worry or experience difficulty in social settings, panic attacks or irrational fears? For guidance, join TATYANA GRAY, a licensed clinical social worker with Capital Health – Behavioral Health Specialists, to learn how to manage stress and anxiety through a variety of relaxation and coping skills. This event will be taking place virtually using Zoom. Register online at capitalhealth.org/events and be sure to include your email address. Zoom meeting details will be provided via email 2 – 3 days before the program date. Registration ends 24 hours before the program date.
@capitalhealthnj
Below the Belt: Preventing and Detecting Gynecologic Cancers Thursday, September 30, 2021 | 6 p.m. Zoom Meeting Too often gynecologic cancers (cancers in the female reproductive system) go undetected. Being proactive in your health and learning about gynecologic cancers may reduce your risk and identify ways to prevent cancer and to diagnose cancers in an early stage when more treatment options and higher survival rates are possible. DR. JOYCE VARUGHESE, a board certified, fellowship trained gynecologic oncologist at Capital Health Surgical Group, will offer information on what gynecologic cancers are, their symptoms, and how to lower your risk. She will focus on prevention strategies of the three most common gynecologic cancers: uterine, ovarian, and cervical. Learn about different screening options and how your family history may affect your cancer risk.
This event will be taking place virtually using Zoom. Register online at capitalhealth.org/events and be sure to include your email address. Zoom meeting details will be provided via email 2 – 3 days before the program date. Registration ends 24 hours before the program date.
@capitalhealthnj
3 • TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Two Liberty Place, Unit 4604
Thornewood Farm
TWO AUCTIONS NO RESERVE PHILADELPHIA, PA | Two Liberty Place, Unit 4604 | 5,550sf High-Rise Residence Currently Listed for $8.95M. No Reserve. NEAR PRINCETON, NJ | Thornewood Farm | 35±ac Farm, 19-Stall Barn & Residence Currently Listed for $3.295M. No Reserve.
EACH SELLING TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, REGARDLESS OF PRICE. In cooperation with:
Listed by Melanie Stecura & Cary Simons of Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty
ConciergeAuctions.com | +1 646.760.7823 Concierge Auctions, LLC (“Concierge”) is an auctioneer. Concierge’s principal address is 800 Brazos Street, Suite 220, Austin, TX 78701 and its phone number is (212) 202-2940. If required, Concierge (or its representative) is registered, licensed and/or bonded in the state where the property to be auctioned is located. These properties are listed for sale by Melanie Stecura (RS303677), of Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty, 6038 Lower York Road, New Hope, PA 18938, 215.794.3227, (“Listing Agent”), and Cary Simons (#0572895), of Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty, 6029 Lower York Road, New Hope, PA 18938, 215.794.3227, (“Listing Agent”). While Concierge (in certain jurisdictions) and certain Concierge subsidiaries, employees and representatives may possess real estate broker or salesperson licenses in various jurisdictions and may, in some circumstances, perform functions that may be deemed brokerage services, neither Concierge nor its agents, employees and affiliates are acting as a broker in any capacity for any party in connection with this auction. Bidders must seek brokerage services or advice from their own real estate agents or professional advisers. Our brokerage licenses are held solely for compliance purposes to further our auctioneering services.Concierge, the Listing Agent, the seller of the property and their respective agents, employees and affiliates do not represent, warrant or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information and shall have no liability for errors or omissions under any circumstances in this or any other property listings or advertising, promotional or publicity statements and materials.This is not meant as a solicitation for listings or an offer to sell real property. Cooperating brokers are encouraged to participate as set forth in Concierge’s bidder terms and conditions.©2008 Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. All Rights Reserved. Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered (or unregistered) service marks used with permission. Each Sotheby’s International Realty office is independently owned and operated. Neither Sotheby’s, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC nor any of their affiliated companies is providing any product or service in connection with this auction event.
TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • 4
TOWN TOPICS
®
Princeton’s Weekly Community Newspaper Since 1946
DONALD C. STUART, 1946-1981 DAN D. COYLE, 1946-1973 Founding Editors/Publishers DONALD C. STUART III, Editor/Publisher, 1981-2001 LYNN ADAMS SMITH Publisher
LAURIE PELLICHERO, Editor BILL ALDEN, Sports Editor
MELISSA BILYEU Operations Director
WE’RE NOT JUST BREAKFAST ANYMORE!
DONALD GILPIN, WENDY GREENBERG, ANNE LEVIN, STUART MITCHNER, NANCY PLUM, DONALD H. SANBORN III, JEAN STRATTON, WILLIAM UHL Contributing Editors
CHARLES R. PLOHN Advertising Director JENNIFER COVILL Sales and Marketing Manager
FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI, CHARLES R. PLOHN, WERONIKA A. PLOHN Photographers
JOANN CELLA Senior Account Manager, Marketing Coordinator
USPS #635-500, Published Weekly Subscription Rates: $55/yr (Princeton area); $59/yr (NJ, NY & PA); $62/yr (all other areas) Single Issues $5.00 First Class Mail per copy; 75¢ at newsstands For additional information, please write or call:
GINA HOOKEY Classified Ad Manager
Robbinsville
Princeton
Ewing
Kingston
JEFFREY EDWARD TRYON Art Director
Witherspoon Media Group 4438 Route 27, P.O. Box 125, Kingston, NJ 08528 tel: 609-924-2200 www.towntopics.com fax: 609-924-8818
MATTHEW DIFALCO Senior Graphic Designer
Periodicals Postage Paid in Princeton, NJ USPS #635-500 Postmaster, please send address changes to: P.O. Box 125, Kingston, N.J. 08528
(ISSN 0191-7056)
West Windsor
Lawrenceville location coming soon! Formerly Michael’s Diner.
Town Topics Ad — 09/22/2021 1/4 page color ad 5.125" wide X 8" high for $200 Crosswicks • Pennington Crosswicks • Pennington
P RO C AC C I N I
P RO C AC C I N I
getforky.com
CENTURIES OF SERVICE: The longtime Trinity Church Rummage Sale volunteer workers gather in the church parlor. In operation since 1971, this year’s sale will take place on September 23, 24, and 25 at the church. Pictured are (back row, from left) Harry Rulon-Miller, Helen Davies, Connie Escher, Fred Kelly, Rob Frazier, Dave Wertz, and (seated, from left) Margot Southerland, Susan McGregor, Rosemary Parish, and Alison Roth. (Photo courtesy of Connie Escher) in promoting America’s his- H u r w i t z ( 2 017 ) , R a o u l Mark and Rachel Herr Receive Mercer Oak Award tory and revolutionary spirit. Momo (2018) of the Terra
PSRC FALL FUNDRAISER A transformative evening with
DR. BERNICE A. KING CEO OF THE KING CENTER
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 AT 7:30 P.M. VIP Event at 6:30 p.m. THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT
on the Zoom conferencing platform Closed captioning will be available for this event
For ticket and event sponsorship information, visit princetonsenior.org
PRINCETON SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER 609.751.9699
princetonsenior.org Dr. Bernice A. King on behalf of First Kingdom Management, Inc.
Each year, the Princeton Battlefield Society ( PBS ) honors individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the preservation of the history of the Battle of Princeton with its Mercer Oak Award. PBS will present the 2021 Mercer Oak Award to Mark and Rachel Herr of Princeton at a Nassau Inn reception on Thursday, September 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Michael Russell, president of the Society, praised the Herrs, “who represent the spirit of this award and of our American Revolutionar y War her itage. T hey are leaders and advocates
Today, a new-generation Mercer Oak grows at the battlefield as a symbol of the pivotal victory won by American soldiers on January 3, 1777. This victory at Princeton ended the ‘ten crucial days’ of 1776-77, during which the dynamics of the American Revolution were fundamentally altered in favor of Independence. The Herrs’ appreciation of the battlefield ground at Princeton and their steadfast support of our History & Heritage Fund are recognized by this award.” Past Mercer Oak Award recipients include long time PBS President Jerry
Momo Restaurant Group, and Peter J. Travers (2019) of Chase Field LLC. The award to the Herrs was postponed in 2020. At the Herrs’ request, the funds raised at this year’s Mercer Oak Award Reception will be used to create an updated and visitor friendly educational exhibit in the historic Clarke House Museum to reflect the dynamics of the Battle of Princeton and the people involved. This new exhibit is planned to open in early 2022. Details of this ongoing project can be found on the PBS website at pbs1777.org.
Topics In Brief
A Community Bulletin FEMA Assistance for Those Impacted by Hurricane Ida: Now that FEMA has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Mercer County, there is help available for home repairs, temporary housing, low-cost loans and other programs. A Disaster Recovery Center has opened at 320 Hollowbrook Drive in Ewing, and its hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends. Visit disasterassistance.gov for information. Emergency Donation Drive: Princeton’s Department of Human Services is asking the community to donate in support of neighbors heavily impacted by Hurricane Ida. Gift card donations can be dropped off at 1 Monument Drive or in the drop box at the back of the building in an envelope addressed to Princeton Human Services. Free Walk-In COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinics: On September 30, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Princeton Farmers Market, Franklin Avenue; on October 4 from 3-6 p.m. at Witherspoon Hall; on October 19 from 12-6 p.m. at Princeton Senior Resource Center, 45 Stockton Street; on October 22 at La Mexicana, 150 Witherspoon Street; on October 26 at Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street; and on October 9, 12-2 p.m. at Witherspoon Hall. New Trash Collection Dates: Starting October 1, it will change from Thursday to Friday for certain streets. Visit Princetonnj.gov for the list. Have trash curbside by 6 a.m. S.H.R.E.D. Fest Is Coming: On Saturday, October 16 at 100 Thanet Road, Princeton residents can have documents shredded, household goods and clean clothing collected, medical equipment recycled, and electronic and computer equipment recycled. Also donate bicycles and dumpster discards. For questions, email Access Princeton at accessprinceton@princetonnj.gov.
IN PRINT. ONLINE. AT HOME. Subscription Information: 609.924.5400 ext. 30 or subscriptions@ witherspoonmediagroup.com
princetonmagazine.com
5 • TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
One-Year Subscription: $10 Two-Year Subscription: $15
Nice yellow shirt.
CHASING A CURE: Princeton University sophomore Beianka Tomlinson, fourth from left, is one of 12 students across the nation to be awarded a grant from Northwestern Mutual for childhood cancer research.
Grant for Research Into Childhood Cancer Awarded to Princeton University Student
Growing up in Jamaica, Beianka Tomlinson realized early on that access to quality health care was an issue — especially for children. She knew, early on, that she wanted to help. “I have always wanted to be a physician, and I believe
that it is the path God has set for my life because it is a passion that I’ve had since I could speak,” she said in an email this week. “It sounds very cliché, but there is no other way to explain it.” As one of 12 college students across the nation to be awarded a grant to do research into childhood cancer, the Princeton University sophomore has taken a step closer to her goal. Last month, Northwestern Mutual donated $60,000 among the 12 recipients, awarded through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Pediatric Oncology Student Training (POST) Program.
TOPICS
and cures for childhood cancer and supporting children and families affected by the disease,” reads a press release from the company. “Since 2012, the organization has supported the fight against childhood cancer through its Childhood Cancer Program by donating more than $35 million to support families and survivors, and has funded over 455,000 hours of research with partners like Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and other nonprofit organizations across the United States.” Tomlinson is especially fascinated by the socio economic aspects of her research.
Yellow teeth? Not so nice. Going back to your office with a yellow smile won’t make a great impression. So see us for whitening choices that fit your timing and your budget. We’ll bring back the sparkle that makes people see all of you, looking your best. Call today to schedule your visit. Kirk D. Huckel DMD, FAGD Kiersten Huckel DMD Shanni Reine-Mutch DDS
609-924-1414 www.PrincetonDentist.com 11 Chambers St., Princeton
Continued on Next Page
Of the Town
The Town Topics’ READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS has returned!
VOTING IS NOW OPEN ON www.towntopics.com
We ARE the paper that Princeton reads!
T hrough the program, Tomlinson has worked at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and studied the disparities of children who have relapsed acute myeloid leukemia. Specifically, they are learning how patient outcomes differ by factors such as race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. There is only one children’s hospital in Jamaica, a country with a population of nearly three million. Tomlinson has volunteered at fundraising events to increase the number of intensive care unit beds and medical equipment at the hospital. While becoming a physician continues to be Tomlinson’s goal, research has become an additional focus. “Research is where longlasting changes are made and where medical advancements emerge, leading to generations of people, like those from marginalized groups, having better health care experiences in the future,” she said. “For those reasons, I want to be just as involved in being a practicing physician as I am participating in research.” The POST program was created by the life insurance company Northwestern Mutual in 2011. Student recipients like Tomlinson get the chance to experience research firsthand by working directly with principal investigators to explore research in a field of their interest. “The Northwestern Mutual Foundation is dedicated to finding better treatments
Finding the right solution for you in
Family Law
Services are provided in the following areas: • • • • • • •
Divorce Custody and Parenting Time Marital Settlement Agreements Prenuptial Agreements Domestic Violence Child Relocation Issues Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships
John A. Hartmann, III Chairman
Lydia Fabbro Keephart
Nicole Huckerby
• Claims of Unmarried Cohabitants/Palimony • Post Judgment Enforcement and Modification • Mediation • Appeals • Adoption • Surrogacy
Jennifer Haythorn
Jillian Frost Kalyan
609-520-0900 www.pralaw.com
*
989 Lenox Drive, Suite 101 Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 *Pellettieri Rabstein & Altman was selected to The Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms list. The Best Law Firms list is issued by U.S. News & World Report. A description of the selection methodologies can be found at https://bestlawfirms.usnews.com/methodology.aspx. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • 6
Grant for Research Continued from Preceding Page
“Like the marginalized in Jamaica, those belonging to minority groups here in the United States face their own set of issues,” she said. “People of color are more likely to die from chronic illness than their white counterparts, and the cause isn’t entirely understood. What is compelling, and simultaneously frustrating, is just how large this disparity is for children of color, which has pushed me to want to learn more about factors that affect patient outcomes. Is a higher mortality rate among this group influenced by genetics or socioeconomic pressures brought on by race? To what extent does each factor play a role and how do they combine to determine an outcome for a child? This is something I’d like to investigate further as a researcher.” Tomlinson realizes that she still has a lot to learn before deciding on her specific research goals. “What I know, with absolute certainty,” she said, “is that I will dedicate my time before medical school and eventually as a physician to understanding diseases, like leukemia, that seem to dispropor tionately affect children of color from lowincome families the most.” — Anne Levin
© TOWN TALK A forum for the expression of opinions about local and national issues.
Question of the Week:
“What are you looking forward to this fall?” (Photos by Weronika A. Plohn)
Jennifer: “I want the season to change with that cooler, crisp weather that we always get at this time of the year. I also like all the fall produce, especially apples and squashes.” Andreas: “I am looking forward to working in the colder weather. Fall is my favorite time of the year, and I enjoy the change of the seasons. I also can’t wait to wear my big puffy jacket in the winter. “ —Jennifer Miller, Lawrenceville with Andreas Wierzbicki, Hillsborough
Plainsboro Library to Present Interactive “Wellness Tuesdays”
Princeton University Road Closure Notice Princeton University periodically closes its private roads for a variety of reasons, ranging from special events to routine maintenance. During the 2021 football season the roads listed below in Princeton, New Jersey are scheduled to be closed on the following dates: • September 25, 2021 • October 02, 2021
• October 23, 2021 • November 13, 2021
The below listed roads will be closed from 11 a.m. and remain closed until 5 p.m. Through traffic will not be permitted during the closure and local residents not attending the event are encouraged to avoid the area. Residents who live on effected roadways will be permitted to enter and exit as needed. • • • • •
Broadmead (limited access for event parking) Roper Lane Stadium Drive Fitzrandolph Road Ivy Lane and Western Way will be closed from Washington Road to Fitzrandolph Road (limited access for event parking).
A University representative will be present at each road entrance throughout the closing and will assist in directing guests to approved parking areas. We regret any inconvenience these closings may cause. Should you have any questions please contact Robert Adams, Administrative Lieutenant, Department of Public Safety, Princeton University at 609-258-9701 or via email to radams@princeton.edu
The Plainsboro Public Library will present three interactive “Wellness Tuesdays” via Zoom, starting on October 5, at 7 p.m. with “Sweet Sugar Danger.” The presentation, by wellness coach Charlotte Manuel, will include a digital PDF of helpful tips and an opportunity for questions at the end. Manuel said that her role is to teach people “to build healthy connections with nutrition and their environment, to experience a life of balanced nutrition and nurturing.” Her mission is to lead “with integrity, purpose, and passion” so that people may attain healthy living goals, resulting in “transformational health.” On Tuesday, November 9, her topic will be “Natural Supplements”; and on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, she will ring in the new year with “Recap & Unleashing Your Inner Beauty.” Manuel is certified by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York. She holds a B.A. degree in sociology from Southern New Hampshire University, and has led a number of fitness and empowerment workshops. A freelance writer, she has written for Free2BeMe, Women’s Empowerment Magazine, and has published a number of wellness articles and newsletters. More information is available from her website, fftwellness.com. For more infor mat ion about the workshops, go to plainsborolibrary.org.
JUNCTION BARBER SHOP
33 Princeton-Hightstown Rd Ellsworth’s Center (Near Train Station)
799-8554 Tues-Fri: 10am-6pm; Sat 8:30am-3:30pm
Scott: “I am happy to spend more outside time with my family this fall, and also I have some exciting changes happening at work that I am looking forward to.” Melisia: “We like any quality time that we get to spend with our family. We had a baby during the pandemic, so this is the first outside event that our daughter gets to participate in. We are looking forward to all the fall activities.” —Scott, Sydney, and Melisia Taylor, Fanwood
Laura: “I always enjoy the colors of fall. It is so beautiful to see the leaves changing on the trees, and pumpkins and mums. I also like to take walks through the forest.” Sarina: “I am looking forward to slightly cooler weather and fall activities like apple picking, going to outdoor places with the kids, and visiting wineries and such.” —Laura Welzer, West Windsor with Sarina Roffe, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Abbe-Gayle: “I am looking forward to cooler weather. We had a long, hot summer and I am ready to bundle up and wear some layers. I am also excited for some seasonal food like pumpkin donuts, apple cider, and of course we can’t forget about Thanksgiving.” Anthony: “I like fall because it is closer to winter and I love building snowmen.” Aaron: “I like to jump in the leaves pile, and I am going to be a skeleton on Halloween.” Amanda: “I am going to be Elsa for Halloween.” —Abbe-Gayle Burton, top, with Anthony Ronaldo, Aaron Wright, and Amanda Wright, all of Scotch Plains
Recipient of DealerRater’s Consumer Satisfaction Award for 2021
- FALL SAVINGS START NOW -
New 2022 Volvo
MSRP $57,300
XC90 T6 AWD MOMENTUM
Lease For
679
$
$5,079 down, $0 security deposit, 1st mos payment due at signing.
New 2022 Volvo
MSRP $56,395
XC40 RECHARGE TWIN PLUS
574
$
OR
1 APR
For 60 Mos.+
$4,149 down, $0 security deposit, 1st mos payment due at signing
New 2022 Volvo
MSRP $46,795
V60 T5 AWD CROSS COUNTRY
Lease For
455
$
Lease For
345
$
Per Mo. x 36 Mos.2
$3,645 down, $0 security deposit,1st mos payment due at signing.
New 2022 Volvo
MSRP $37,195
XC40 T5 AWD MOMENTUM
.99%
Per Mo. x 36 Mos.3
MSRP $40,295
S60 B5 MOMENTUM FWD
Per Mo. x 36 Mos.1
Lease For
New 2022 Volvo
Per Mo. x 36 Mos.5
$3,935 down, $0 security deposit, 1st mos payment due at signing.
Lease For
445
$
Per Mo. x 36 Mos.4
$3,945 down, $0 security deposit, 1st mos payment due at signing.
New 2022 Volvo
MSRP $46,795
XC60 B5 AWD MOMENTUM
Lease For
499
$
Per Mo. x 36 Mos.6
$4,249 down, $0 security deposit, 1st mos payment due at signing.
*All offers Plus tax, title, license and doc fee. Prices are subject to change. With approved credit through Volvo Car Financial Services (VCFS). No security deposit required. Lessee is responsible for excess wear and mileage over 7,500 miles/year at $0.25 / mile. (1) Lease based on 2022 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD Momentum, includes destination charge and application of $500 Lease Bonus. (2) Lease based on 2022 Volvo S60 B5 FWD Momentum, includes destination charge and application of $2,000 Lease Bonus. (3) Lease based on 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Plus, includes destination charge and application of $7,500 Lease Bonus. 10k miles. +Based on $17.52 per mo. per $1,000 financed. (4) Lease based on 2022 Volvo XC40 T5 AWD Momentum, includes destination charge and application of $500 Lease Bonus. (5) Lease based on 2022 Volvo V60 T5 AWD Cross Country, includes destination charge and application of $500 in Lease Bonas. (6) Lease based on 2022 Volvo XC60 B5 AWD Momentum, includes destination charge. See dealer for details. Must take delivery of a new vehicle between September 1st, 2021 and September 30th, 2021.
VOLVO CARS BRIDGEWATER
VOLVO CARS PRINCETON
(908) 526-7700
(609) 882-0600
1028 US-22, Somerville, NJ 08876
www.volvocarsbridgewater.com
2931 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
www.volvocarsprinceton.com
7 • TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
VOLVO CARS BRIDGEWATER & PRINCETON
TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • 8
Nationally Known Urban Planner To Speak in Princeton Next Week
Between his popular TED talks and his Walkable City books, Jeff Speck is among the nation’s best known city planners and urban designers. The former director of design at the National Endowment for the Arts, Speck will set his sights on Princeton September 28 and 29 when he tours the town, delivers a lecture, signs books, and then appears at a Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber breakfast event. “He is a nationally regarded urban planner,” said Aubrey Haines, managing partner of Princeton Property Partners and an organizer of the visit. “He over saw the Mayors’ Institute on City Design and created the Governors’ Institute on Community Design. So he went around the country and helped small cities figure out planning challenges. His focus is called Walkable City. He’s very interested in walkability.”
Speck is scheduled to walk the town with municipal leaders Wednesday afternoon, September 28, then lecture at 6:30 p.m. at the Nassau Inn. The talk is followed by a book signing. “He’ll compose his specific talk on what he sees around town,” said Haines. “The talk is open to anyone. With visual and verbal comments, it ought to be fascinating.” The following morning on September 29, Speck will speak at the Chamber breakfast, being held from 8-10 a.m. at The Nassau Club. The talk is titled “Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time.” Tickets are $35 for Chamber members; $45 for non-members. Speck leads the design practice Speck and Associates. Their recent work includes downtown master
Available for Lunch & Dinner Mmm..Take-Out 41 Leigh Avenue, Princeton www.tortugasmv.com
Thinking of selling your home? Call me! JUDITH BUDWIG
Sales Associate Cell: 609-933-7886 | Office: 609-921-2600 judith.budwig@foxroach.com
253 Nassau St, Princeton NJ 08540
Events • Parties • Catering (609) 924-5143
plans, walkability studies, transit- oriented v illages, streets, blocks, and buildings. “The work has helped to broadly disseminate urban design best practices, while also moving the needle in terms of what sort of progressive projects can win municipal approval and get built,” according to Speck’s website. A documentar y prof iling him is currently in the works. In addition to the two Walkable City books (Walkable City and its sequel Walkable City Rules: 101 Steps to Making Better Places), he wrote Suburban Nation with Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk. His approach is holistic. “In Princeton, you have one group focused on parking, one on pedestrian accessibility, another on bike paths, and another on commerce,” said Haines. “Speck believes they are all related to each other. That’s his approach.” Speck’s talk at the Nassau Inn is free. “Here is an opportunity for people in town to hear a person who has no axe to grind,” said Haines. “Although he is being sponsored by numerous businesses in town who are interested in the town’s success, nobody’s going to tell Jeff Speck what to say. This is somebody who has guided many towns and cities around the country. He has tons of experience and scientific evidence that back up his opinions.” — Anne Levin
COCKTAILS AT THE CASTLE: Mercer Museum in Doylestown, Pa., is the setting for the annual fall fundraiser on Saturday, October 9 from 4-8 p.m. Craft cocktail creations, appetizers and dinner, music, and more are part of the plan. The event is rain or shine. To purchase tickets, visit mercermuseum.org/cocktails. at 130 Hopewell Rocky Hill edy Club. Also performing Brick Farm Hosts EASEL Fundraiser, Adoption Event Road in Hopewell, is hosting will be Geoff Colella, who has
A day of food, craft beer and beverages, canine concessions, and comedy will be held on Sunday, October 10 at Brick Farm Tavern in Hopewell to benefit the animals at EASEL Animal Rescue. The public is invited to join the fun at Paws & Pours while helping support the Ewing shelter which is full of cats and dogs that need food, medical care, and loving homes. E ASEL Animal Rescue League is a 501c (3) registered, nonprofit, volunteer, and community-based group in Mercer County. Its mission is to reduce the number of unwanted animals euthanized in Mercer County through collaborative coalitions and community alliances. Brick Farm Tavern, located
the event from 1 to 4 p.m. with help from other local businesses. A $60 ticket will provide all-you-can-eat food including special farm-to-table dishes from Brick Farm Tavern’s property, two specialty craft beers including Troon Brewery, and a comedy show by the comedians of Standup for Something. A donation to EASEL is included in the ticket price. Adoptable dogs and cats will be on site along with EASEL volunteers who can provide information about other ways to help the animals at EASEL. The comedy show will feature Dan Marquez, who has performed at the Stress Factory comedy club, Catch A Rising Star, and Caroline’s Com-
been at Helium Comedy Club and was a finalist in Philly’s Phunniest comedy competition, and Peggy O’Leary, who has been seen on “The Feed At Night” on FOX 29 and Punch Line comedy club. Stand-Up for Something is dedicated to raising funds for local charities and nonprofit organizations. According to Marquez, leader of the group, “We think laughter really can make a difference in the world and that’s why we’ve partnered with EASEL. We’re hoping to help raise awareness as well as funds to help keep those tails wagging.” Tickets for Paws & Pours can be purchased at EASEL. RegFox.com/Paws-Pours. For more information, contact easelfundraising@gmail.com.
Positions Offered • • • • •
Activities Assistant • Live Well Program Manager • MDS Coordinator (RN) Resident Services Bus Driver Cooks/Dishwashers/Wait Staff/Dietary Aides • RN Shift Supervisor • Physical Therapists Certified Nursing Assistants • Dining Services Manager Housekeepers/Porters
Visit our beautiful community. Work with a great team! Competitive Pay Rates and Sign on Bonuses (restrictions apply) Comprehensive benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, RX, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral bonuses, 401k plan and much more! Springpoint is a nationally recognized senior living provider with a legacy of over 100 years serving the Mid-Atlantic region. It consists of Springpoint Senior Living and its eight full-service Continuing Care Retirement Communities and 19 affordable housing communities. It also includes Springpoint at Home, providing home care services, and Springpoint Choice, a membership-based program offering security for members. Learn more about Springpoint at springpointsl.org.
Apply today or email Linda Duddy, Recruitment Coordinator at lduddy@springpointsl.org or call 732-430-3670 for more information.
Stonebridge at Montgomery 100 Hollinshead Spring Road, Skillman, NJ 08558 springpointsl.org
9 • TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Stonebridge at Montgomery in Skillman, a Springpoint Senior Living Community is seeking caring and compassionate staff!
TOWN TOP ICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • 10
Brian McDonald continued from page one
Brian McDonald development, overseeing all its fundraising activities and managing a staff of more than 160 professionals and a budget of $25 million. Before joining the University, he worked in public finance at Kidder Peabody & Co. and The First Boston Corporation, and as an entrepreneur in the restaurant, music, and fine arts fields. He served for seven years on the town’s Citizen’s Finance Advisor y Council, where he helped develop policies on capital spending, debt management, and making the town’s finances more transparent and understandable. He also served as a
trustee of McCarter Theatre for 17 years, including five years as president; a trustee of the Watershed Institute; and he is a trustee and treasurer of Sustainable Princeton. “I am grateful to have had the opportunity to live in Princeton for more than two decades; to raise three children here with my wife L eah ; and to ser ve our community in many volunteer roles, including most recently as a member of the Board of Education,” McDonald wrote (as an individual, not as a member or on behalf of the Board of Education). “There are few things more important to our society than high-quality public education. Growing up, I attended excellent public schools, and all of my children have gone through Princeton’s public schools, from Littlebrook through PHS. Leah (McDonald) is an active community volunteer who has been very engaged in the public schools. She shares my commitment to the community. “I have been involved in youth education and coaching for most of my adult life. On the BOE I have chaired the Finance and Facilities committees, and currently
co - chair t he Operations Com m it tee. I have also served on the Policy and Personnel committees and the Student Affairs Committee (as an alternate). I participated in hiring Dr. Carol Kelley as superintendent and supported the administration’s improved budgeting process and cost-saving initiatives, making critical investments in our school facilities while also keeping tax increases as low as possible. “While our schools are excellent by many measures, t h e e x p e r i e n c e s of ou r schoolchildren have varied greatly over many decades. Like our society, our schools continue to struggle with persistent problems of racism and economic inequities, and not all of our children are being educated as well as they should be. For too long, and particularly at the high school, our students’ mental and physical health and wellness have not been sufficiently addressed. I am encouraged by the steps the district is taking to address these and other longstanding issues, and I would like to continue my service for another term to press for continued improvement. “Our schools are at a
Princeton
critical point in their history. The Board needs to make important decisions about aging facilities; issues pertaining to the health, safety, security, and fair treatment of our students, teachers and staff; and increasing enrollment. Every taxpayer dollar must be spent wisely, and our facilities must be maintained at a high level and be designed to pro vide equitable and inclusive learning spaces. “My goals include supporting our new superintendent as she seeks to build on what is great about our schools while addressing our need to do better in ensuring that all children receive an excellent education and have the opportunity to fulfill their potential. We must strive to be excellent stewards of our physical, financial, and human resources, and to strengthen communication and engagement with the entire community, not just the 20 percent of the town’s households who have children in the public schools.” Voters in the upcoming election will not receive vote-by-mail ballots (which must be mailed in or placed in a special drop box) unless they have requested one. Early in-person voting will take place October 23-31 at any one of Mercer County’s eight in-person early-voting locations, and, of course, registered voters can vote by mail by November 2 Election Day or vote in person at their polling locations on Election Day. Visit “Elections” on the Mercer County clerk’s website at mercercounty.org to register, to apply for voteby-mail ballots, or to find early-voting locations or regular polling locations. —Donald Gilpin
David Errickson Named Director of Corner House
Fall in Love With Senior Living
Schedule your personalized tour today and learn about our exciting brand-new community! 4331 US-RT 1 Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(609) 917-9985
www.HarborChase.com
Corner House Behavioral Health has announced its new executive director in director of clinical operations, David Errickson,. Errickson initially came to Corner House as a clinician, and has been the director of clinical operations for the last 18 years. He has experience in the field, at Corner House, and within the Princeton community. “I star ted w ith Corner House as a full time clinician over 25 years ago. I knew then what a special place this is and what an important role it plays in the Princeton community. Over the years I have been a part of the agency’s evolution in services provided to the community, expanding its role from a communitybased substance abuse and co-occurring mental health treatment center to including comprehensive prevention, leadership and outreach services,” Errickson said. In his role of director of clinical operations, Er rickson has advocated for the training of clinicians in proven therapeutic techniques to better help current and future Corner House clients. During his time in the position, Corner House Behavioral Health has grown significantly in the size and scope of its services. In the past few years a full-time, bilingual Spanish-English clinician has joined t he Corner House staff to better provide clinical services to
NEW DIRECTOR: It’s official. David Errickson, longtime staffer at Corner House Behavioral Health, is now executive director of the organization. the Princeton area’s Spanish-speaking population. Several clinicians have also become trained in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing ) therapy, which is a source of great pride for Errickson. “As the director of clinical operations for the past 18 years it’s been an honor to help create cutting edge evidence based treatment approaches,” he said. “This includes trauma-informed care and other evidence-based therapies such as EMDR and prolonged exposure.” Under Errickson’s leadership Corner House expects to continue this pursuit of providing proven cuttingedge and inclusive therapeutic techniques and practices to the Princeton community. “I believe we truly live up to our mission statement by preventing and treating substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders by engaging and supporting youth, adults, and families in lifelong healthy living and recovery,” Errickson said. “I am excited about the opportunity to step into a new leadership role at Corner House. Having been around for 25 of its 50 year history allows me to bring forward what we know really helps this community as well as create new innovative approaches in the future. I believe in the saying by science historian James Burke, ‘you can only know where you’re going if you know where you’ve been.’” Er r ickson received his master’s degree from the Rutgers University Graduate School of Social Work, where he still acts as parttime lecturer teaching graduate course work in the Addiction Counselor Training (ACT) program. ACT is the first and only program in the state offering graduate-level addictions courses within an established, matriculated program, that fulfill the educational requirements for the LCADC in combination with supervised field placements that provide the supervised hours required for the LCADC.
Son of Robin Williams To Speak at NAMI Event
Zak Williams, son of late actor Robin Williams, is the keynote speaker at the 13th annual Har vest of Hope Wellness Conference held by NAMI Mercer (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) on October 3 at 7 p.m. The conference, which continues throughout October, is offered at no cost and provides educational, inspirational, and communal experiences to promote mental health and address
the challenges associated with mental illness. Williams’ presentation, “My Story: From Pain to Purpose,” honors the memory of his father by sharing his own journey of recovery from addiction and mental illness. The younger Williams is a passionate global mental health advocate and professional speaker who focuses his time and resources to support initiatives and campaigns that raise awareness about mental health and seek to remove stigma and discrimination. Conference registrants can participate in nine workshops covering a range of topics. Dr. Mark Komrad will return to lead an “Ask the Doctor” session. Workshops will be held online with the exception of “Finding Happiness,” scheduled to be in person on October 21 at the RWJ Fitness Center in Hamilton. Registration is required to attend conference events. Visit namimercer.org.
Historical Society Fundraiser Is “Night Under the Stars”
On Saturday, September 25 from 6:30 to 10 p.m., the Historical Society of Princeton (HSP) will hold “Night Under the Stars” at its Updike Farmstead headquarters, 354 Quaker Road. While the road is currently closed due to damage from Hurricane Ida, special arrangements will be made for ticket-holders to have access to the site. The evening will begin with craft cocktails mixed w ith Sourland Mountain Spirits. Bill Flemer’s Stony Brook Bluegrass Band will entertain from the farmhouse porch as guests explore the farmstead grounds and play casual lawn games. Afterwards, guests will dine, under stringed lights, on a family-style, multi-course, seasonal meal prepared by Harvest Catering and Events. Local craft beers and a selection of wines will be available throughout the evening. After dessert, local musician (and HSP board president ) Pau l Pessut t i w ill entertain with acoustic favorites for dancing and singing along. All festivities will be outdoors at the historic setting surrounded by nearly 200 acres of farmland. All proceeds suppor t HSP’s impor tant histor y education programs and collections. All guests must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and show proof at the event, either with a vaccination card or photo of a card. For more information and tickets, visit princetonhistory.org.
11 • TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • 12
Resolutions Related to Deer Culling Have a History Going Back Decades
If you live in New Jersey, you have likely come into unsettling contact with whitetailed deer. Particularly prevalent this time of year, these animals have flourished in parks, roadways, and backyards since being introduced to New Jersey a century ago. From damaging native plants and shrubs to causing vehicle accidents that can be fatal to drivers and cause gruesome suffering to the animals themselves, the volume of deer requires constant monitoring to keep the situation from reaching unmanageable levels. That was the scenario two decades ago, when late Princeton Township Mayor Phyllis Marchand took steps to address the problem. Marchand lobbied the state to get legislation put in place for the program that exists today. It authorizes implementation of community-
based deer management, using alternative methods to traditional hunting that keep numbers down and spare the animals from lingering deaths in vehicle collisions. At its most recent meeting on September 13, Princeton Council voted to pass three resolutions related to deer management. One was an agreement with John Z ampini /Suburban Deer Management Association for bow hunting on public lands during the fall and winter seasons. Another was for services by White Buffalo Inc., for specialized deer management services. The third endorsed an application for designation of a special deer management area and community-based deer management plan. Before voting, Council members were given extensive background by municipal at tor ney Tr ishka Cecil. She has been closely
PERSONAL PAPERWORK SOLUTIONS...AND MORE, INC. During these challenging times we are actively supporting our clients providing the following services as “your virtual home office.”
www.ppsmore.com
Our expert services include: • Personal accounting (Bill payment/check writing)
• Household financial management • Tax preparation (Assembly & analysis of financial information for tax purposes)
• Income & expense management • Healthcare cost administration To talk with us about our services and how we can help you or your loved one during this challenging time please call (609) 371-1466 or email us at info@ppsmore.com. Specialized Services for Seniors and Their Families, Busy Professionals
330 COLD SOIL ROAD PRINCETON, NJ
involved with the deer management program since she was assigned to work on it as a new attorney with Mason, Griffi n & Pierson 21 years ago. The idea of culling the deer herd was something she initially resisted — until she realized there was a humane reason for the program. “I was told, ‘This is what the Township wants to do to go forward, so put the documents together.’ My initial reaction was ‘No,’ ” she said during a telephone conversation this week. “I’m an animal lover. I hate hunting. The word ‘cull’ had such negative connotations. I was pretty horrifi ed. But you’re horrified until you get the facts.” Cecil set out to do just that. She met with White Buffalo Inc., the professional sharpshooting company that uses a humane approach to deer management, and realized that founder Anthony DeNicola approaches the situation as a scientist and biologist, not as a hunter. She even went out into the field with DeNicola to watch the operation in action. “I dug into the science with him,” Cecil said. “The methods they used, and his whole philosophy, and why he founded the company, really brought me around to how this is actually more humane. I knew we had to fi nd some kind of balance. He taught himself to be a sharpshooter. He was so committed to doing this the right way. And as an attorney, that really resonated with me.”
The process also involved meetings with the former Tow nsh ip’s f irst A nimal Control Advisory Committee. “These were residents who were so committed to it and so passionate,” Cecil said. “And we had an animal control offi cer who was so committed and passionate. It all resulted in this program.” Cecil went through old files to prepare for the Council meeting, and realized that while the program actually began in 2000, Princeton residents had been complaining about the deer since 1982. Damage to the landscape, ticks carrying Lyme disease, and motor vehicle collisions were just some of the issues. The first year of the culling program, the deer population was estimated at about 1,300, and White Buffalo removed about 350. “After that year we saw a 50 to 54 percent reduction in vehicle collisions with deer. And that told us we were doing the right thing,” Cecil said. W hile the program requires continued monitoring, it has become less problematic in recent years. “Here’s the difference: When I drive at night on Princeton’s roads, I’m not scared the way I am when I drive on the roads out by where I live in Hunterdon County, “ Cecil said. “We are so overrun. There were 10 deer standing in my driveway at 8:30 p.m. when I drove up the other night. We routinely have 30 deer in our back yard. And that’s how it used to be in Princeton. But those issues associated with the deer have been significantly lessened.” — Anne Levin
609-924-2310 terhuneorchards.com
Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 . 609-924-2310 . terhuneorchards.com
FALL FAMILY FUN WEEKENDS
September 18 - October 31 - Weekends LIVE MUSIC PONY RIDES CHILDREN’S GAMES & ACTIVITIES FARM MARKET ADVENTURE BARN HAY BALE MAZE CIDER PUMPKIN PICKING & PAINTING CORN STALK MAZE WINERY COUNTRY FOOD APPLE PICKING Weekend Festival Admission (3 year & Older) Advance Online Tickets www.terhuneorchards.com $11 discounted online, $14 at gate as capacity allows *admission area includes winery & farm store
Police Blotter On September 15, at 8:43 a.m., a man reported that his bike was stolen from Witherspoon Street between 6:30 a.m. and 5:05 p.m. on September 14. The Detective Bureau is investigating. On September 13, at 4:23 p.m., a woman reported that she mailed two checks in the USPS mailbox on Moran Avenue and they were stolen and forged, resulting in a $7,500 loss. On September 13, at 7:49 a.m., a resident of Snowden Lane reported that someone contacted her via email, posing as an employee of a local elementary school. The suspect requested that the resident purchase $1,500 worth of gift cards and provide the codes to the suspect. She complied and later learned she had been scammed. The Detective Bureau is investigating. On September 13, at 6:49 p.m., a resident of Birch Avenue reported that someone scammed him out of $4,500 by posing as an investor and providing him with $7,500 worth of checks which the resident deposited in his bank account. He withdrew the money, and it was later learned the checks were fraudulent. The Detective Bureau is investigating. O n S epte mb er 12, at 10:50 p.m., a 40-year-old male from Princeton was charged with DWI, subsequent to a motor vehicle investigation on Princeton Kingston Road. On September 11, at 9:06 p.m., a resident of Evelyn Place reported that someone entered her unsecure garage and stole her bike valued at $150. The Detective Bureau is investigating. On September 11, at 2 p.m., a resident of Armour Road reported that someone used her personal information to open a Home Depot credit card. The Detective Bureau is investigating.
On September 10, at 8:41 a.m., a resident of Stanworth Lane reported that someone used her personal information to apply for unemployment benefits. The Detective Bureau is investigating. On September 9, at 9:09 p.m., a caller reported seeing two people on North Stanworth Drive stealing bikes from the area. Police responded and were able to recover two bikes that were stolen from a porch. The suspects fled the area. The Detective Bureau is investigating. On September 9, at 10:17 a.m., a woman repor ted mailing a check in the USPS mailbox on Nassau Street and it was stolen and forged, resulting in a $7,950 loss. The Detective Bureau is investigating. Unless otherwise noted, individuals arrested were later released.
JUNCTION BARBER SHOP
33 Princeton-Hightstown Rd Ellsworth’s Center (Near Train Station)
799-8554 Tues-Fri: 10am-6pm; Sat 8:30am-3:30pm
Rider
Furniture
“Where quality still matters.”
4621 Route 27 Kingston, NJ
609-924-0147
riderfurniture.com Mon-Fri 10-6; Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5
After Noon Concert Series Thursdays at 12:30pm Princeton University Chapel
Performing September 23
Performing September 30
Church of St. Vincent Ferrer New York, NY
Grace and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Baltimore, MD
James D. Wetzel
Jordan Prescott
This performance is open to the public for those fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Registration required for all events on campus at the door or in advance. To register in advance use the QR code or visit chapel.princeton.edu.
continued from page one
surrounding landscape with strong connections to outdoor spaces.” Members of the town’s Historic Preservation Commission, which voted unanimously to recommend rejection of the University’s application, and members of the public who have spoken out do not question the importance and value of the ES+SEAS project, but they do object to the small portion of the project that apparently requires removal of the clubhouse building to create an entrance on Prospect Avenue. Many have called upon the University to compromise on the Prospect Avenue portion of its planning in order to keep 91 Prospect in its current location and to preserve the three Victorian houses slated for demolition. Those in opposition claim that Prospect Avenue’s history, its streetscape, and its cultural history are all in jeopardy if the current University plan is carried out. Sandy Harrison, an architect, the president of Princeton Prospect Foundation, and a University graduate, and Clifford Zink, historic preservation consultant and author of The Princeton Eating Clubs, have been two of the strongest opposition voices. Both have been urging the University to compromise on its project design plans. “The University has compromised w ith the community in the past on several occasions when historic properties have been threatened,” said Zink. “It would
be great if the University followed up those precedents and worked out a compromise on Prospect Avenue.” Zink noted one compromise that has been put forth where half of the proposed “gateway” structure could be added to the current 91 Prospect clubhouse building on the adjacent lot owned by the University. It could be designed to be architecturally compatible and consistent in character with the rest of the building and the street, as other University construction projects have done in the past, Zink added. “The community would be quite comfortable with that,” he said. “It would give the University most of what it wants and save important parts of the town’s history. Seemingly it would be a good compromise.” Harrison described meetings with University Architect Ron McCoy in late August and on September 1, where “we suggested a few compromise options, something we believe is doable and would still allow the University to accomplish what it wants to in terms of a gateway, but we haven’t heard back.” Harrison noted that community dialogue with the University should have taken place from the beginning off the project, but “better late than never, and if we can do this it will be enormously beneficial from a town-gown relations point of view if they can compromise.” He added, “We believe it’s doable. This happens all the time in architecture, where old buildings are repurposed. There are many examples all around the
country and in Princeton.” Harrison pointed out four “compelling reasons” why the PPB should reject the University’s application at T hurs day’s meet ing : “It violates municipal land use laws; it is not consistent with National Park Service guidelines, even though the University is not legally required to follow them ; the HPC has unanimously strongly recommend rejection; and there is enormous public pressure in opposition.” He added that some sort of compromise could still be possible after the PPB meeting but that the University, if its application is denied, has promised to simply demolish the 91 Prospect building, which it has the legal right to do, and proceed with construction of the ES+SEAS as planned. Since the PPB last met on this issue 11 weeks ago, the HPC, at an August 30 meeting, has recommended creating a Prospect Avenue Historic District between Washington Road and Murray Place. The commission voted unanimously to recommend to Princeton Council and the PPB that Prospect Avenue become the town’s 21st local historic district, a designation that would not affect the University’s current ES+SEAS application but would have implications for future development projects. “Whether or not this current situation can be saved, the hope is to prevent future situations and make it much more difficult for the University to do something like this again,” said Harrison. “It’s for the long term.” —Donald Gilpin
Shifting COVID Threat continued from page one
September 21, PPS thanked students, staff, and parents for “scrupulously supporting our mitigation protocols.” The statement continued, “Wearing masks, opting for vaccinations (for all who are eligible), and doing the daily symptom check are crucial. If your child isn’t feeling well, please keep your child home. Avoiding travel, particularly if a child is not vaccinated, is also advised. So far, our positive case numbers have been low, but with the increased transmissibility of the Delta variant, things could change rapidly so we will continue to implement the mitigation strategies available to us.” The Princeton Health Department has been working closely with Princeton schools in navigating the start of the 2021 school year. “The situation is certainly ever-changing, but school administration, teachers, and school nurses are working within their health and safety protocols,” said Princeton Health Officer Jeff Grosser. He continued, “Our community needs to continue to work together (as we have done throughout the pandemic) for our school resumption to be successful. This includes communication from the schools to the community, parental and student oversight of symptoms, and of course getting vaccinated once vaccines are available, which we anticipate will be sometime this fall for our 5-to-11-year-old population.” Grosser did not comment on concer ns over r ising
infection rates among children and the possibility of more schools reverting to remote lear ning as case numbers increase. The nearby Robbinsville School District was forced to switch last week from in-person to virtual learning for at least a week, with 30 student cases of COVID-19 and 220 students quarantined, according to the September 17 Robbinsville Public School COVID-19 Dashboard online. The Princeton Health Department on Monday, September 20, reported 13 new COVID cases in Princeton in the previous seven days, 36 in the previous 14 days. Of the 14 most recent cases, five have been children 18 and under and only three age 40 and over. As of September 14, 80 percent of Princeton residents ages 12 and over have been vaccinated, 98 percent of those 65 and over. The health department is waiting for further guidance for the distribution of additional doses for those who are immunocompromised and have been fully vaccinated with Pfizer, those who are 65 and over and have been fully vaccinated for six months or more, and those who are at risk for severe COVID-19. Currently additional doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine are approved only for the severely immunocompromised. Johnson &
Johnson announced on Tuesday that a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine is 94 percent effective, and Pfizer announced that its COVID vaccine works for 5-to-11-year-olds and that it will soon be seeking authorization to start using it, but neither J&J’s booster nor the Pfizer vaccine for children is approved yet. “As this and other guidance is released, the Princeton Health Department will continue to adapt to the FDA distribution guidance and expand clinics to further populations as they’re approved,” said Grosser. The Princeton Health Depar tment has announced that free walk-in COVID-19 and influenza vaccine clinics will take place on September 30 at the Princeton Farmers Market on Franklin Avenue from 10 a.m. to 12 noon; on October 19 at the Princeton Senior Resource Center on Stockton Street from 12 noon to 6 p.m.; on October 22 at La Mexicana at 150 Witherspoon Street, 5-9 p.m.; on October 26 at the Princeton Public Library on Witherspoon, 5-7 p.m.; and on November 9 at Witherspoon Hall, 400 Witherspoon Street, 12-2 p.m. In addition, Princeton University is offering walk-in vaccine clinics on Wednesday, September 22, and Wednesday, September 29, in Jadwin Gym from 1-4 p.m. —Donald Gilpin
Nelson Glass & Aluminum Co.
Custom Fitted Storm Doors
741 Alexander Rd, Princeton • 924-2880
Lift desks adjust from a sitting to standing position and include an easy to use mechanism with programmable memory positions. Nine styles and finishes to choose from! ON SALE NOW
$1,499
Discover
Rider Furniture.com Where quality still matters.
Thanks for voting us BEST FURNITURE STORE Fine Quality Home Furnishings at Substantial Savings
4621 Hwy 27 Kingston, NJ | 609-924-0147 Monday -Friday 10-6 | Saturday 10-5 | Sunday 12-5
13 • TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Prospect Avenue Plans
SINGLE COLOR (NEGATIVE)
TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, FULL COLORSEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • 14 SINGLE COLOR (POSITIVE)
Laurel School
| BRAND GUIDE
Young Princetonians/Private Schools TEXT LOGO
ICON
Town Topics
Recognizing Brilliance:
343C 7723C EMPOWERING STUDENTS WITH LANGUAGE-BASED # 0d5440 10 86 64
# 3d9c80 61 156 128
LEARNING DIFFERENCES TO DISCOVER THEIR UNIQUE PATH.
FONT FAMILY LOGO:
IvyJournal SemiB TAG LINE:
IvyJournal Italic HEADLINES:
IvyJournal SemiB SUB HEADLINES:
IvyJournal Regula BODY CONTENT:
IvyStyle Sans Regul
The Laurel School of Princeton is an independent, co-educational day school for students in grades 1-12. Our evidence-based approach helps students discover their unique educational and social/emotional path by acknowledging the strengths, talents, and brilliance of people who learn differently. This empowers our students and helps them enjoy school and thrive developmentally.
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS YEAR-ROUND Learn more at laurelschoolprinceton.org
SOCIAL MEDIA TILE / FAVICO The Laurel School of Princeton 800 North Road, Hopewell, NJ 08534 laurelschoolprinceton.org 609-256-3552
Brand Guidelines outlined in this One Pager ensure that the visual integrity and design aesthetics of Jyoti brand are appropriately maintained. To establish a managed, uniform identity, these standards should be strictly adhered to. Successfully maintaining the brand identity is the responsibility of every member of the organization.
STRONG in spirit
OPEN HOUSE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21 7:00 - 9:00 PM
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ
I NDNJ.ORG
Young Princetonians/Private Schools
Are you concerned about your child’s communication skills? Princeton Speech-Language & Learning Center (PSLLC) is New Jersey’s leading practice for a variety of language, social, academic, and psychological services for children of all ages.
Tele service therapy sp by all o rovided f our therapis ts!
For a free phone consultation and/or more information about PSLLC please visit our website, psllcnj.com or call 609-924-7080. 615 Executive Drive Princeton, NJ 08540 609-924-7080 info@psllcnj.com Stuart School OCT TT 10.33x8 Open House Fall Ad_v1.pdf
1
9/7/21
Services include, but are not limited to the following: • • • • •
Articulation Auditory Processing Therapy Autism CogMed® Evaluations - Speech-Language, Neuropsychological, & Psychoeducational • Executive Function Therapy • Receptive and Expressive Language
• • • • • • •
Parent Training & Support Preschool Therapy Psychological Services Social Communication Groups Reading Services Writing tutoring Fast ForWord®
2:36 PM
OPEN HOUSE OCT. 17TH • 1–3 PM
C
M
Y
CM
MY
CY
CMY
K
15 • TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Town Topics
TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • 16
scarce housing stock that could be made affordable. The first topic on the agenda is the University’s variance request to tear down the three homes and move Court Club across the street. Immediately following that is their request to build the ES+SEAS complex as planned — including the entrance right on Prospect Avenue. The public meeting begins at 7 p.m. on Zoom and can be joined at https://bit.ly/pb-prospect online. JOHN HEILNER To the Editor: Princeton Class of 1963 While Princeton University does many wonderful things, Howe Circle listening to and engaging with the Town’s residents is not one of them. To date over 1,600 residents and Princeton alumni — mostly residents — have signed a petition requesting that the University not tear down three perfectly usable Victorian homes, and move the stately former Court To the Editor: (eating) Club across Prospect Avenue to the space they Last week, U.S. News & World Report released its annual now occupy. See: change.org/saveprospect. ranking of the best colleges in the country, from large reBack in June Princeton Future, the highly respected town search universities to small liberal arts schools. planning organization, offered to be a neutral mediator beOnce again — and for the 11th consecutive year — Princtween the University and a core group of those who oppose eton University ranked first. This means that Princeton has this plan. Unfortunately the University refused to engage. now ranked either first or second in the country for 29 out Now injury has been added to insult when just last week of the past 30 years. the University sent out a PR piece on its plan to build its That is an impressive accomplishment. And it should be new Environmental Studies (ES) and School of Engineering noted, the University achieved this throughout by being a and Applied Science (SEAS) campus, including its entrance moderate-sized institution in a charming, historic college right on Prospect Avenue — the small (1-2 percent) por- town. tion so many oppose and which could easily be modified. In fact, the first line of U.S. News’ review is: “The ivyWhile most of their plan is laudable, they had the hubris covered campus of Princeton University is located in the to state in the very first paragraph “enhancing the public quiet town of Princeton, New Jersey.” experience of the surrounding neighborhood.” Really? How And this ingredient of success is a key reason why so many tone deaf can they be? students, faculty, and residents have been drawn here. Introducing a modern glass and steel building right on But, all of this could change very soon. As this newspaper Prospect Avenue at the end of the row of eating clubs, and right next to the residences that continue from there, will has reported, the University is on a massive expansion push forever destroy its streetscape that so many in town love. — and its chief architect, Ron McCoy, is calling Princeton a “city” rather than a town. Tearing down the three Victorian homes that could pro“Successful cities evolve,” Mr. McCoy insists, as he provide badly needed housing that’s affordable (eight-nine units) follows the University’s pattern on Alexander Road. poses to replace longtime residential neighborhoods with new Right now three more homes there adjacent to McCarter departmental buildings, and much more. His projects include Theatre have been left to rot. Soon we’ll hear, “it’s just two new dormitories in the form of eight six-story gray towers not worth saving them.” Real people lived there up until with the capacity to house 1,000 additional students, the new East Campus with a 1,560-car parking garage and a sprawl10 years ago! ing 15-acre engineering complex that needlessly runs over Please let our Planning Board know your views tomorrow the Princeton Historic District on Prospect Avenue, and up evening (September 23), when they will decide whether to 200 acres of further development of a new Lake Campus. to approve the University’s applications impacting historic Is the University at risk of losing sight of what made it so Prospect Avenue’s streetscape, and a piece of our town’s
Mailbox
PU, Prospect Avenue’s Streetscape, And Housing That Could Be Affordable
Should Princeton Remain a Town, or Become a Metropolis?
Family Owned and Operated Charlie has been serving the Princeton community for 25 years
FLESCH’S ROOFING For All Your Roofing, Flashing & Gutter Needs
• Residential & Commercial • Cedar Shake • Shingle & Slate Roofs
• Copper/Tin/Sheet Metal • Flat Roofs • Built-In Gutters
• Seamless Gutters & Downspouts • Gutter Cleaning • Roof Maintenance
609-394-2427
Free Estimates • Quality Service • Repair Work
LIC#13VH02047300
PHS ClaSS of 1968 SCHolarSHiP fund SUPPORT A FIRST-GENERATION SENIOR! The Princeton High School Class of 1968 annually awards a scholarship to a first-generation PHS graduating senior to continue their education. The senior is selected by the PHS administration and the scholarship is administered by the Princeton Area Community Foundation. Please send your tax-deductible donation to:
Trisha Volk Princeton Area Community Foundation PO Box 825454 Philadelphia, PA 19182-5454 Checks payable to:
Princeton Area Community Foundation Please note on the check — PHS Class of 1968 Scholarship Fund
We have raised $70,000 from our Classmates. Currently about 4% is distributed annually. We are pleased to announce that three awards have already been granted. Won’t you join with the Class of ’68 and support a qualifying senior? Learn to Live and Live to Learn.
Donate online – visit www.pacf.org • In the upper, right-hand corner of the screen, click ‘Donate Now’ • Click ‘support a specific fund’
• Enter amount of gift • Click on ‘specify a fund’ (just below ‘make this a monthly gift’)
• Enter PHS Class • Enter credit card and billing information • Click Donate Now
successful over the years? Is our town at risk of the same, as its largest player seeks to turn it into a city? Cities face many serious problems: traffic, noise, pollution, crowds, housing, parking, infrastructure, and the list goes on. Obviously, from so many years of top rankings, it’s clear that success is not tied to getting big. So what type of place would you rather live in? Do you want Princeton to remain a town or become a metropolis? We do have some say in the matter. Tomorrow night, our town Planning Board will hold a public Zoom meeting to decide the fate of the University’s proposal to impose their engineering complex onto the historic Prospect Avenue neighborhood, with a site plan so vast that it “dwarfs most projects on Route 1,” as another resident wrote. Please tune in Thursday at 7 p.m. (link at princetonnj.gov) and tell the Planning Board whether this is in the public interest on our public street, as they request our input to make their final decision. BARBARA PARMET Harrison Street
Brian McDonald Seeking Re-election to Princeton Public Schools Board of Education
To the Editor: I am writing as an individual, not as a member or on behalf of the Board of Education, to seek community support for my re-election to the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education. If re-elected, my service would be rooted in the vision and leadership of our new superintendent, Dr. Carol Kelley, a nationally recognized equity leader, in her important work to move the district forward so that every child is supported. Throughout the Board’s hiring process, Dr. Kelley distinguished herself as a thoughtful, data-driven leader who cares about people and is committed to undertaking necessary work to honor our district’s mission, “To prepare all children to lead lives of joy and purpose as knowledgeable, creative, and compassionate citizens of a global society.” Over the last three years, working with many talented administrators and fellow Board members, I have used my skills in finance, facilities, and planning to improve the district. I’d like to build off of the good work of our administration and Board and continue, especially, the efforts to foster strong financial stewardship and planning. PPS has dramatically improved its financial position and is one of 16 public school districts in New Jersey with a “Triple-A” rating. We have changed our budget process, increased transparency, moved from a deficit to a surplus, and saved hundreds of thousands of dollars in expenses. Additionally, we have had declining tax increases over the past two years, with a current budget that includes a 0.56 percent increase in school taxes — the lowest increase in many years. This winter, we expect to complete the $26.9 million 2018 referendum, which has resulted in necessary improvements to all schools and has modestly expanded capacity in our middle and high schools. Over the next two years, more decisions will need to be made about our facilities to support 21st century pedagogical best practices and to address increasing enrollment. Princeton Public Schools are recognized to be among the best in the state and the country, and in many ways, our schools are the backbone of our community. I would like to continue to support excellence where we have it and help ensure its reach is expanded to every child. More good work must be done, particularly regarding our obligation to ensure that every child has the opportunity to realize their full potential. I respectfully ask for your support as I seek a second term of service on our Board of Education. BRIAN MCDONALD Journey’s End Lane
Asking the University to Work With the Town and its Citizens
To the Editor: Just because you say it doesn’t make it so. Spin does not replace reality. University architect Ron McCoy has recently chosen some lovely terms when selling his plans to trample the National Register Historic District on Prospect Avenue: “Connectivity,” “Intimacy,” “Porosity,” “Community,” “Stewardship,” “Public experience,” “Carefully integrated” and “Neighborhood.” But connections and community, public experience, and neighborhoods are never built on dictation alone, however self-assured, insistent, and suave the words may be. As the great professors of Princeton University teach us, community — like education, democracy, and peace itself — depends not on pronouncements dictated with authority, but on listening, respect for another’s story and values, and working together. The issue before the Planning Board Thursday is much more than about saving four historic and beloved buildings, as important and cherished as they are. As a town, we are at a crossroads. What meaning do we give to our “partnership” with the University? What worth do we give to our Master Plan, to our laws, to our cultural heritage, and to our citizens’ voices? Do we turn from them when faced with abuse of power, if that abuse comes from a patron and friend? Please attend the Planning Board meeting tomorrow at 7 p.m., and demand that the University — in a real partnership with the town — give more than pretty words. The University should walk the walk, and engage in an exchange of active listening and compromise, so that solutions to this controversy and future ones be found according to the values that it espouses and that we hold dear. ÉVA MARTIN *06 South Harrison Street
To the Editor: On Saturday, September 11, a dear friend and I drove from our retirement community to the local UPS store to mail a package. After helping me climb the curb in front of the store, he suddenly lost his balance and fell back into the parking lot. Within minutes, half a dozen people magically appeared and began to help. Not knowing each other nor saying much, they somehow worked as a team, simply doing whatever needed to be done. One called 911, another brought paper towels to wrap his bleeding elbow, while a third mailed the package. Someone else put a clean bath towel under his head and an umbrella above it to shelter him from the sun. One of the men even brought me a chair while we waited for the Montgomery police and the ambulance. Sad to say, I remember only two of their names, Gail and Dave. Soon the Montgomery EMS men were bandaging his arm, assessing his condition, and doing it all with a professional but calming light touch. Before Joe and Sid (two more new names) helped my friend into the ambulance, Joe told me he had been trained by a friend of ours who no longer drives for them, but still raises funds for these stalwart volunteers. As the ambulance drove away to the emergency room (which, to our great relief, found nothing more than a few bad scrapes), Gail and Dave and their partners were still standing by, adding to the feeling of family I’d had since the beginning. We hope that everyone involved reads this letter so we can thank them for turning what could have been a dreadful afternoon into a memory of the kindness and compassion of strangers. We wish we could thank you in person. We will never forget you. MARKELL SHRIVER Montgomery Road, Skillman
Planning Board Should Reject PU’s Variance Application for Prospect Avenue
To the Editor: The fate of the historic western block of Prospect Avenue with its iconic row of eating clubs and related historic buildings is on the agenda at tomorrow night’s Planning Board meeting. Will the town of Princeton grant the University a variance that will violate National Park Service guidelines for historic districts and historic preservation provisions and recommendations of the town Master Plan by 1) moving the former Court Club out of the New Jersey and National Register Princeton Historic District, 2) destroying three viable historic houses that are part of Prospect Avenue’s unique history, and 3) erecting a building and landscape that will be glaringly discordant with the historic Prospect streetscape? The University’s proposed incursion onto Prospect Avenue is less than 2 percent of its proposed 666,000-squarefoot ES+SEAS science and engineering complex along Ivy Lane to the south. Despite months of questions and appeals by concerned residents, the University has not identified a single reason why it needs to violate federal, state, and town preservation policy by denigrating Prospect Avenue. The University has adequate land to meet its needs, and the Save Prospect Coalition has offered multiple compromises to maintain the historic character of Prospect Avenue, but the University has so far rejected them. What kind of message does this send to the town, to its own students? Forget about public preservation policy, forget about community concerns, forget about compromise when your actions will impinge on others. What kind of precedent will approval of the University’s plan establish for Prospect Avenue and for other historic neighborhoods adjacent to the campus? They will all be potentially in play as the University inevitably continues to expand in the future, and as other developers eye historic properties. The Planning Board should reject the University’s variance application for Prospect Avenue. As planner David Kinsey iterated at the June 17 Planning Board hearing, a
Letters to the Editor Policy Town Topics welcomes letters to the Editor, preferably on subjects related to Princeton. Letters must have a valid street address (only the street name will be printed with the writer’s name). Priority will be given to letters that are received for publication no later than Monday noon for publication in that week’s Wednesday edition. Letters must be no longer than 500 words and have no more than four signatures. All letters are subject to editing and to available space. At least a month’s time must pass before another letter from the same writer can be considered for publication. Letters are welcome with views about actions, policies, ordinances, events, performances, buildings, etc. However, we will not publish letters that include content that is, or may be perceived as, negative towards local figures, politicians, or political candidates as individuals. When necessary, letters with negative content may be shared with the person/group in question in order to allow them the courtesy of a response, with the understanding that the communications end there. Letters to the Editor may be submitted, preferably by email, to editor@towntopics.com, or by post to Town Topics, PO Box 125, Kingston, N.J. 08528. Letters submitted via mail must have a valid signature.
variance approval will violate five provisions of the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law, and its detriment to the public interest will considerably outweigh any benefits, which alone would accrue to the University. For more information on this, see change.org/saveprospect. Granting the variance will also allow the University to remove three properties from the local tax rolls to the detriment of the public purse, as it is doing with the demolition of the Ferris Thompson Apartments on Ivy Lane, and as it previously did with multiple properties on Alexander Street. Everyone in town admires the University and wishes it only great success. But there comes a time when the town has to stand up for itself, defend its Master Plan, support its community, and protect its history. Now is that time. And we respectfully ask the University to work towards a compromise solution. CLIFFOR D ZINK Aiken Avenue
Supporting McDonald for Re-election to Continue Important Work of First Term
To the Editor: We enthusiastically support Brian McDonald for re-election to the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education because his service to our community and our schools has been exemplary, and he leads with integrity. He is a good person who uses his considerable intellect and skills to benefit others. We appreciate Brian’s thoughtful approach to service where he works to build consensus. Brian’s first term on the Board of Education has been marked with achievement that has benefited our children and our town. With his background in finance, facilities, and planning, he has been instrumental in helping the administration develop a new budget process that is more transparent and that meets the needs of the district. Significantly, his efforts helped to eliminate a budget imbalance and reduce expenses by hundreds of thousands of dollars. He is an advocate for community input and advice as well as a champion for the health and wellness of students. Brian is a collaborator and problem solver — the kind of person you’d hope would be wrestling with tough issues like inclusion, equity, school climate and culture, increasing enrollment, aging facilities, and learning in the 21st century. Most importantly, Brian works for the good of all our children with no agenda other than working to improve our schools where needed. We hope you will vote for Brian McDonald for Board of Education on November 2, or during early voting from October 23 through October 31, or with vote by mail ballots. We believe Princeton would be well served to have Brian continue the important work he has been doing during his first term. FERN AND LARRY SPRUILL Oak Lane WALTER AND MARY BLISS Moore Street
Changing the Landscape Project Team Shares Update on Key Accomplishments
To the Editor: Climate change and its consequences began to wash right up to our doorsteps this summer when Mother Nature brought severe storms, tornados, and significant flooding to New Jersey, including the Princeton area. It made us all realize just how vital the responsible stewardship of our land and waters is to the future health of our town and its residents. It also brought renewed energy and focus to our sustainable landscaping project, Changing the Landscape: Healthy Yards = Healthy People/Cambiando el Paisaje: Jardines Sanos = Gente Sana. Aimed at encouraging our community to adopt lawn care practices that protect the health of both landscape workers and the environment, this year-long project continues to make progress. Here are some of the things our steering committee accomplished over the summer: Co-hosted a free workshop for professional landscapers interested in learning about gas-powered equipment’s adverse health and environmental impacts and how to transition to battery-powered options profitably. Continued outreach and education to landscape workers, owners of landscape companies, and property owners. Worked with the Princeton Council and the Princeton Environmental Commission to facilitate discussions with small, local landscaping company owners and crew about potential ordinance changes. Concerns voiced by landscapers about the upfront cost of equipment and policies resulting in unfair competition are incorporated in the proposed ordinance amendments. The project steering committee includes co-partners Sustainable Princeton and the Princeton Environmental Commission, along with representatives from Unidad Latina en Acción NJ, the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Quiet Princeton, Rutgers School of Public Health, the Rutgers Environmental Stewards program, and several Municipality of Princeton departments and commissions, including Human Services, the Board of Health, and the Civil Rights Commission. What can you do right now to help? As the leaves begin to fall, keep them on your property and out of the street to use as mulch, providing nutrients to the soil and reducing the clogging of storm drains. If you cut your grass, consider switching to an electric mower or leaf blower. If you employ a landscaper, make sure they wear protective gear and are registered with the municipality. Provide battery-powered equipment for your landscaper to use on your property. And help prevent flooding by installing a rain barrel, rain garden, downspout planter, or by converting some of your lawn to a meadow. Our goal is to shift people’s thinking toward healthier, more sustainable landscaping practices. This shift is a complex
process that requires a sustained effort, but we are making progress together. We invite you to learn more about our recent actions and plans for the remainder of the year by reading our Summer 2021 newsletter at sustainableprinceton. org/current-projects/. STEERING COMMITTEE Changing the Landscape/Cambiando el Paisaje
Motorists and Cyclists Need to Know Rules of the Road and Follow Them
17 • TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Expressing Thanks for Kindness and Compassion of Strangers in Time of Need
To the Editor: Bicyclists beware! I was riding my bike from Valley Road on my way to the Princeton Shopping Center. I arrived at the traffic light and stopped in the left lane (the right lane is only for right turns). When the light turned green I crossed Harrison Street and signaled right to cross to the right turning lane. A car rushed past on my left and cut in front, passing me by about two feet. It also cut right in front of two pedestrians at the crosswalk. The three of us were shaken as we expressed shock at the speed of the driver and how we’d had a close call. I locked my bicycle and waited for the driver. When she approached me I said something about her speed, and rushing by, she said, “You don’t belong in the middle of the road. I’m a cyclist and I know I have to stay on the side.” Motorists and cyclists need to know the rules of the road and follow them (nj.gov/transportation/commuter/bike/ regulations.shtm), but even more important, I wish motorists would keep in mind that pedestrians and cyclists are vulnerable to great harm by motor vehicles while they do us the favor of not adding pollutants to the air we breathe. May Princeton support Vision Zero in order to have fewer bodily injuries and deaths. I love to bike, feel the wind on my face, and be in touch with the earth, but I don’t want to be inside the earth sooner than necessary. ELIANE GEREN Dempsey Avenue
HEATHY AIR WITH
AN
UNSTOPPABLE OFFER
The time is NOW to upgrade your home with a new high efficiency heating and cooling system. Raise a happy, healthy home by clearing the air, pure and simple.
$1150 0%
UP TO
OR
HEALTHY AIR PACKAGE ONLY $2,950 Includes Electronic Air Cleaner, Humidifier and Air Scrubber ON NEW QUALIFYING TRANE HEATING & COOLING SYSTEMS
FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
TRUS
ce 1993 T TsinR U since 1 S T 993 #885895 9
EE # 44 0 SS ICEENN 55
L 09 5 0 0 0 SSEEH## MBB LLLIC 54 UM ICEENN BING PPLU V 01 - R RIC G #13 # 8 8 5 9 PLUM G VACA-R V H O RE H T E C G S IN N 40 IN T E NTR N O A C IC E # H B L E N S E 0 195 455 0 0 0 INNGDITAIOL BO P LU M VH R LR IC C G #13 E M A PLAUIRMCN R R V ENO HO N T R AC TO I THGE AUBIO ITHISNRG DTN HEGAETO N DI&T BAAATTEHR RHEENATOEC RS EY RHG N E CO N IT C E K W R & L SA AI AITNCKHLEERN SM WWW.TINDALLRANSON.COM I TS EKTOTH
609-924-3434
G Y AUD RENO ENERGEN & BATH KITCH
609-924-3434 HVACR LICENSE # IS 19HC00095400
WWW.TINDALLRANSON.COM
Call today for a free estimate! 609-924-3434
Service, Repair and Installation: ---- Furnace ---- Air Conditioner/ Ductless A/C ---- Water Heaters/Tankless ---- Humidifier ---- Gas piping
• • • •
Family owned & operated Licensed & Insured 30 Years in business Maintenance agreements
36-MONTH INTEREST FREE FINANCING AVAILABLE
TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • 18
Books Lewis Center Announces National Poetry Prize Winner
P u lit zer P r i ze - w i n n i ng poet Tyehimba Jess has been selected as the latest recipient of the Theodore H. Holmes ’51 and Bernice Holmes National Poetr y Prize awarded by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Creative Writing at Princeton University. Jess is one of several artists joining the Lewis Center faculty in guest visiting professorships for the 2021-22 academic year. The Holmes National Poetry Prize was established in memor y of Pr inceton 1951 alumnus Theodore H. Holmes and is presented each year to a poet of special merit as selected by the faculty of the Creative Writing Program, which includes writers Michael Dickman, Aleksandar Hemon, A.M. Homes, Daphne Kalotay, Christina Lazaridi, Jhumpa Lahiri, Yiyun Li, Paul Muldoon, Kirstin Valdez Quade, Susan Wheeler, and a number of distinguished lecturers. The award currently
carries a prize of $5,000 and was first made to Mark Doty in 2011 and has since also been awarded to Franny Choi, Eduardo Corral, Natalie Diaz, Claudia Rankine, Matt Rasmussen, Solmaz Sharif, Evie Shockley, and Jenny Xie. The Holmes poet delivers the annual Holmes Lecture each spring.
Tyehimba Jess (Photo by John Midgley)
Jess is the author of two books of poetry, Leadbelly and Olio. Olio won the 2017 Pulitzer Prize, the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award, The Midland Society Author’s Award in Poetry, and it received an Outstanding Contribution to Publishing Citation from the Black
— WE BUY — BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS Also Buying: Antiques, Collectibles, Jewelry, Postcards, Ephemera, Pottery, Prints, Paintings, Old Glass, etc. ESTATE CONTENTS
Downsizing/Moving? Call Us.
609-658-5213
Caucus of the American Library Association. It was also nominated for the National Book Critics Circle Award, the PEN Jean Stein Book Award, and the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award. Leadbelly was a winner of the 2004 National Poetry Series. Jess’ fiction and poetry have appeared in many journals, as well as anthologies such as Angles of Ascent: A Norton Anthology of Contemporary African A m e r i c a n Po e t r y ; B e yond The Frontier: African American Poetry for the Twenty-First Century; Role Call: A Generational Anthology of Social and Political Black Literature and Art; Bum Rush the Page: A Def Poetry Jam, Power Lines: Ten Years of Poetry from Chicago’s Guild Complex; and Slam: The Art of Performance Poetry. Jess, an alumnus of Cave Canem and New York University, received a 2004 Literature Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and was a 2004–2005 Winter Fellow at the Provincetown Fine Arts Work Center. Jess is also a veteran of the 2000 and 2001 Green Mill Poetry Slam Team, and he won a 2000 –2001 Illinois Ar ts Council Fellowship in Poetry, the 2001 Chicago SunTimes Poetry Award, and a 2006 Whiting Fellowship. He presented his poetry at the 2011 TedX Nashville Conference and won a 2016 Lannan Literary Award in Poetry. He received a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2018. Jess is a professor of English at College of Staten Island. “I have been eager to call Tyehimba Jess a colleague
ever since I discovered his bold and brilliant poetry,” said Jhumpa Lahiri, director of the Program in Creative Writing. “The Program is honored by his presence, and our students are fortunate indeed to work with such an innovative, talented writer.” Jess is teaching an introductory poetry course this semester and will teach an advanced poetry course in the spring, along with presenting the Holmes Lecture.
Princeton Public Library Presents Book Jam Event
Young readers can interact with some favorite authors and illustrators when Princeton Public Librar y presents Book Jam on Saturday, September 25, via Crowdcast. Created in collaboration with longtime Princeton Children’s Book Festival co-sponsor jaZams, Book Jam will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features four sessions that book lovers of all ages can join to participate in discussions with panels of authors and illustrators. Sessions include: 11 a.m. — Monsters, Magic & Mystery: In this discussion, authors Tae Keller (When You Trap a Tiger), Kate Milford (The Raconteurs Commonplace Book), Chad Sell (The Cardboard Kingdom #2), and Wendy Xu (Tidesong) share how they create imaginary characters and worlds filled with twists, turns and magical beasts. 12 p.m. — Thrills, Chills & Kills: Author Anica Mrose Rissi (Hide and Don’t Seek) chats with Young Adult authors Tiffany D. Jackson
(White Smoke) and Erica Water s (The River Ha s Teeth) in a session about their thrilling new books. 1:30 p.m. — Real Reads: Young readers interact with a panel of authors and illustrators whose contemporary fiction for middle graders includes themes of friendship, loss, anxiety and hope. This session features aut hor K at hr y n Ersk ine (Lily’s Promise), author Lee Durfey-Lavoie, and illustrator Veronica Agarwal (Just Roll with It). 2:30 pm. — Picture Book Pairs: Award-winning author Ame Dyckman (Tiny Barbarian) leads a discussion featuring a panel of other favorite authors and illustrators including Mac Barnett and Carson Ellis (What Is Love?) and Jonathan Stutzman and Caldecot t w inner Dan Santat (Bear Is a Bear). “While we miss holding the Princeton Children’s Book Festival live on the plaza, we are happy to still provide young readers with a chance to interact with some of their favorite authors and illustrators through Book Jam,” said Susan Conlon, head of the Youth Services department. “The virtual format of Book Jam makes recording of our presentations available to view after the event, and our mission, to inspire a lifelong love of books and strengthen the connection for children between stories on a page and the people who create them, remains.” Book sales will be handled by jaZams, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the library. Registration is not required, but participants
are encouraged to sign up to save a spot. Additional information, including participating authors/illustrators, schedule and Crowdcast connection information can be found at princetonlibrary.org/childrens-book-festival.
Novel of Egyptian Revolution Subject of Labyrinth Event
Alaa Al Aswany will discuss The Republic of False Truths: a Novel (Knopf $28.95) with fellow Egyptian novelist Omar El Akkad on September 29 at 6 p.m. The online event is presented by Labyrinth Books. To register, visit labyrinthbooks.com. According to a starred review in Booklist, the novel is: “Brave, sobering, provocative, and thoroughly absorbing . . . In today’s splintered and partisan political and media landscape, this is a stark lesson for democracies everywhere: Whomever controls the narrative, controls the outcomes.” Alaa Al Aswany is the author of many works of fiction and nonfiction, including the novels The Yacoubian Building, which was the best-selling novel in the Arab world for more than five years; Chicago; and, most recently, The Automobile Club of Egypt. He has received several major international prizes, and in 2016 was appointed a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres of France. Omar El Akkad is an awardwinning author and journalist, whose writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, Le Monde, and many other papers and magazines. His novel, the acclaimed American War, was selected by the BBC as one 100 novels that changed the world.
VOTE NOW FOR YOUR FAVORITES! What’s your favorite area restaurant? Do you have a landscaper that you love? Town Topics Newspaper is happy to announce that its 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open for voting for the Best: DINING
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Children’s Dance Lessons ————————————————————
Al Fresco —————————————————————————————
Barber Shop ———————————————————————————
Children’s Party Place ——————————————————————
Bagel ———————————————————————————————
Dentist ——————————————————————————————
Pediatric Group —————————————————————————
Bakery ——————————————————————————————
Dermatologist ——————————————————————————
Toy Store —————————————————————————————
Bar —————————————————————————————————
ENT ————————————————————————————————
RETAIL
Burger ——————————————————————————————
Hospital
—————————————————————————————
Florist ———————————————————————————————
Breakfast Nook ——————————————————————————
Ob/Gyn ——————————————————————————————
Bike Shop —————————————————————————————
Caterer ——————————————————————————————
Optometrist/Opthalmologist ——————————————————
Clothing & Accessory Store ———————————————————
Coffee House ———————————————————————————
Orthopedist ———————————————————————————
Consignment ———————————————————————————
Deli ————————————————————————————————
Plastic Surgeon ——————————————————————————
Jewelry Store ——————————————————————————
Farm Market ———————————————————————————
Salon/Spa —————————————————————————————
Pet Supply ————————————————————————————
Gluten-Free Option ———————————————————————
Senior Care ————————————————————————————
Speciality/Gift Store ———————————————————————
Happy Hour ————————————————————————————
Speciality Medicine ———————————————————————
SERVICES
Ice Cream
HOME & REAL ESTATE
Auto Shop ————————————————————————————
Lunch Break ———————————————————————————
Furniture Store ——————————————————————————
Animal Boarding/Daycare ————————————————————
Pizza ———————————————————————————————
Home Remodeler/Design ————————————————————
Cleaners——————————————————————————————
Restaurant ————————————————————————————
HVAC ———————————————————————————————
Equestrian Center ————————————————————————
Seafood Market —————————————————————————
Interior Designer —————————————————————————
Financial Advisor/Planner ————————————————————
Sushi ———————————————————————————————
Kitchen/Bath Designer —————————————————————
Grocery Store ——————————————————————————
Takeout Meals ——————————————————————————
Landscape Designer ———————————————————————
Pet Groomer ———————————————————————————
Vegetarian Restaurant ——————————————————————
Nursery/Garden Center —————————————————————
Pet Training ————————————————————————————
FITNESS
Outdoor Furnishing Store ————————————————————
Veterinarian ———————————————————————————
Gym ————————————————————————————————
Realtor ——————————————————————————————
MISC.
Pilates ———————————————————————————————
Roofing ——————————————————————————————
Art Gallery ————————————————————————————
Tennis Center ———————————————————————————
Senior Living ———————————————————————————
Dog Park —————————————————————————————
Trainer ——————————————————————————————
KIDS
New Business ———————————————————————————
Yoga ————————————————————————————————
Child care/Preschool ——————————————————————
Night Out —————————————————————————————
Children’s Gym ——————————————————————————
Public Golf ————————————————————————————
————————————————————————————
DEADINE FOR ENTRIES IS OCTOBER 27 The winners will be announced in the November 17 and 24 issues of Town Topics Newspaper. Don’t miss your chance to vote for your favorite businesses or services! The Readers’ Choice Awards is open for online voting now at towntopics.com, or mail to 4438 Route 27, P.O. Box 125, Kingston, NJ 08528. NO PHOTOCOPIES ACCEPTED. Must be on original newsprint.
Reflections on Joss Whedon and “Buffy, the Vampire Slayer” I don’t want to create responsible shows with lawyers in them. I want to invade people’s dreams. —Joss Whedon o doubt about it, Joss Whedon’s extraordinary series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003) suffers from Laughable Title Syndrome. Even now, all these years later when it’s become a pop culture fact of life, I hesitate to tell someone how much I’m enjoying the show. Even now, I’m asking myself “How did I get into this?” But I said the same thing after binging on Friday Night Lights and Battlestar Galactica. It all goes back to Alan Sepinwall’s The Revolution Was Televised, where Joss Whedon’s Buffy has its own chapter among the 12 series that “changed TV drama forever.” “Never Camp” Sepinwall immediately differentiates the WB series from the 1992 feature film, which was “too camp,” according to Whedon’s colleague David Greenwalt: “Joss does a lot of things. He does funny, he does serious, he does break your heart, but it’s never camp.” Worse yet, the victim of the camping was Whedon himself, since the film was a travesty of his own screenplay, his creation, his Buffy. Television critic Emily Nussbaum describes what he went through in her piece “Must-See Metaphysics” (New York Times Magazine September 22, 2002). Watching his vision of “populist feminism” turned into “a schlocky comedy,” he “sat in the theater, crying. ‘I really thought I’d never work again ... It was that devastating.’ “ Yet he was able to resurrect Buffy on television, “restoring the show’s powerful central metaphor: adolescence is hell, and any girl who makes it through is a superhero.” The title remained — and still remains — an issue. But, as Whedon said in the same article, “if I’d made Buffy the Lesbian Separatist, a series of lectures on PBS on why there should be feminism, no one would be coming to the party, and it would be boring — the idea of changing culture is important to me, and it can only be done in a popular medium.’’ Buffy’s Impact As it happens, generations of viewers have come to the party, including scholars and fans undeterred by the lowbrow absurdity of the title. NPR has noted Buffy’s special following among academics, some of whom have “staked a claim in what they call ‘Buffy Studies.’ “ The show has inspired the publication of as many as 20 books and hundreds of articles examining its themes from a wide range of disciplinary perspectives, including sociology, speech communication, psychology, philosophy, and women’s studies. Among the books is The Truth of Buffy: Essays On Fiction Illuminating Reality
N
(McFarland 2008), a collection featuring papers that sound almost as deadly as Whedon’s hypothetical Lesbian Separatist; to name a few, “Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs: Brechtian Techniques in Buffy,” “Lord Acton is Alive and Well in Sunnydale,” and “Is It Art? The Artful ‘Hush’ of St. Francis and the Gentlemen Blue Meanies.” Shakespearean Fun The latter essay’s oblique allusion to the Beatles’ Yellow Submarine comes in reference to the “Hush” episode, a tour de force that Sepinwall found “magnificently daring,” with “several cast members proving to be wonderfully expressive silent comedians.” As Sepinwall’s Star Ledger review suggests, even the show’s lesser episodes are buoyed by the witty dialogue and verbal interplay between the central characters, all part of an abiding sense of fun, albeit amid the vampires and demons infesting Sunnydale High, which happens to be built atop The Hellmouth. In fact, “fun” doesn’t do justice to the euphoria you feel during those anything-goes moments when Buffy has you thinking of A Midsummer Night’s D re a m, with all its farcical, surreal transformations. Buffy and Willow Clearly the most important person in Whedon’s enterprise is Buffy Anne Summers, who took on her mission as Slayer at the age of 15. Sarah Michelle Gellar handles the role with great charm, spirit, strength, and humanity; she’s so good at it that you may take her for granted at times, especially since she’s usually in the luminous company of her brilliant best friend, Willow (Alyson Hannigan), who has a style all her own, mixed with an endearing diffidence, although her abilities as a scholar of the occult inevitably lead to witchcraft. Willow is probably the single most impressive of Whedon’s creations. And like her mates in “the Scooby gang” — Xander (Nicholas Brendon), Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter), and her guitarplaying, lycanthropic boyfriend Oz — she has her share of funny lines. Finally, the most important adult in the room is Buffy’s designated watcher, trainer, and father figure, the at-first deceptively dithery Sunnydale High librarian, Rupert Giles (Anthony Stewart Head), aka “Ripper,” as he was known among his old mates in the London underworld. If
I haven’t given any more than a passing mention of Angel (David Boreanaz), the vampire love of Buffy’s life, or the blonde, David-Bowiesque vampire Spike (James Marsters), it’s because I’m only a little more than halfway through the series, and I know some of its finest moments are still to come. Whedon and Borzage In a March 6, 2021 SFX magazine interview on the subject of “Heroes and Inspirations,” Joss Whedon mentions some significant influences on his work. Along with choreographer Jerome Robbins (“West Side Story was my first real taste of taking two different worlds and smashing them together. Seeing these gang kids … doing ballet!”) and Ingmar Bergman’s The Seventh Seal (“Death walking around as a character in what is, in most other terms, a very realistic movie, again quite a juxtaposit i o n” ) , W h e d o n paid a surprising tribute to the great American director Frank Borzage, who is “largely forgotten by the greater community, but a lot of his movies were very big — 7th Heaven, T he Mor tal Storm, and Three Comrades in particular are still regarded as absolute classics.” Whedon makes special mention of the “uncompromising transcendence about his work that unified everything he did,” as well as “an extraordinary amount of humor and life and texture .... He did a noir, Moonrise, that was just heartbreaking. He was always very, very attuned to the idea of the human soul, and what it meant. And his work was gorgeous.” Whedon’s appreciation of Borzage helps explain why the love scenes between Buffy and the vampire hunk Angel are both convincing and moving, thanks also to Geller’s beautfully felt performance. Numerous close-ups of Willow, especially in the “Hush” episode, recall the eloquent close-ups of Janet Gaynor in the silent 7th Heaven and Margaret Sullavan in Three Comrades. Wheedon and Bochco In the same interview, Whedon offers insight into the special, what-next joyride fun of Buffy when he explains why Stephen Bochco’s landmark series Hill Street Blues (1981-1987) was “more of a template” for it “than anything else,” because “you never knew if a scene was going to be dramatic, or funny, or violent .... Bochco would mix it up all the time, every time.
And there wasn’t really a show that did that before. The audience would sit down and not know who the hero was going to be, who was going to come through, who was going to fail, who was going to suddenly make you laugh, what you were going to end with or what feeling you were going to take away .... There’s nothing more exciting to me than not knowing what I’m going to get. And that’s the kind of TV that I ended up trying to make.” Years of Life Asked by Alan Sepinwall why he preferred to work in series television, in spite of his success with box office smashes like The Avengers (2012), Whedon said, “What draws me to TV even more than movies is you get the time to tell a story about a person .... An actor is giving you seven years of their life. That’s a lot of it. You’re dealing with an actual life. You’re not just dealing with the characters, you’re dealing with a human being, a number of them. What I’m interested in talking about comes from the characters, and, to an extent, sometimes comes from the actors as well.” Workplace Harrassment In February 2021, following a July 2020 complaint from an actor in Justice League about Whedon’s “gross, abusive, unprofessional, and completely unacceptable behavior toward the cast and crew of the film,” Charisma Carpenter, who plays the temperamental Cordelia in Buffy and the spin-off Angel, alleged that Whedon had “abused his power on numerous occasions,” as well as “mocking her religious faith and repeatedly threatening to fire her.” It’s hard to balance these allegations with Whedon’s comments on dealing with the “human being” as well as the “character.” One metaphor he uses in that context is worth repeating. Discussing the question of devising plot twists and trying to develop characters, he tells Sepinwall, “Is this really the next step for this character, or just a way to say ‘Boo’? I’ve been accused of ‘Boo,’ because God knows, I’ll throw people a curve, because that’s life. But for me, it is really about, ‘Let’s just turn somebody over in your hand like a rock, and examine them over and over because there’s always something more to say about them.’ “ At this writing, Whedon has yet to respond to complaints of workplace harassment. According to a February 2021 Newsweek article on the issue, when Buffy’s “watcher” Anthony Stewart Head was asked about the allegations on the British show This Morning, he said that he had not seen anything on set, adding that this did not mean that nothing happened. He later said that his fondest memory was that Whedon “was so empowering, not just in the words of the script but in the family feel of the show.” —Stuart Mitchner
CUSTOM CUSTOM POOLSPOOLS • HARDSCAPING HARDSCAPING • OUTDOOR LIVING OUTDOOR LIVING • LANDSCAPING CUSTOM POOLS • HARDSCAPING LANDSCAPING OUTDOOR LIVING • LANDSCAPING COMMERCIAL SNOW REMOVAL COMMERCIAL SNOW REMOVAL Looking for a yard that compliments your beautiful home?
Serving Central NJ and Bucks County, PA
Call Cedar Creek Landscapes of Pennington, NJ at 609-403-6270 today.
www.cedarcreeklandscapes.com Serving Central NJ and Bucks County, PA
Serving Central NJ and Bucks County, PA
Looking for a yard that compliments your beautiful home? Looking for a yard that compliments
your beautiful home? NJ Call Cedar Creek Landscapes of Pennington, at 609-403-6270 today. of Pennington, NJ Call Cedar Creek Landscapes at 609-403-6270 today. www.cedarcreeklandscapes.com
www.cedarcreeklandscapes.com
19 • TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
FILM/BOOK REVIEW
TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • 20
MUSIC REVIEW
P RINCETON
Princeton Symphony Orchestra Presents Music for a Late Summer Evening
BALLET SCHOOL
F
or the second consecutive year, Pr inceton Sy mphony Orchestra began its concert season outdoors. With indoor halls in the area limited or closed to large audiences, the Orchestra presented its opening concert of the 2021-22 season at Princeton’s Morven Museum and Garden Pool House, featuring the Philadelphia-based Jasper String Quartet performing three chamber works to an outdoor audience. Violinists J Freivogel and Karen Kim, violist Andrew Gonzalez, and cellist Rachel Henderson Freivogel played a program of Florence Price and Maurice Ravel, as well as a work by a unique composer fusing classical and indigenous American music. The chamber music of early 20thcentury American composer Florence Price has been popular in this past year of outdoor-only concerts, and the Jasper Quartet opened last Thursday night’s performance with Price’s String Quartet in G Major. Playing from a gazebo to an audience seated on Morven’s back lawn, the Jasper musicians were able to bring out the quirkiness of Price’s harmonic language as well as the rich melodies which mark this composer’s works. The Quartet played melodic themes with consistent forward motion, with teasing trills from the violins and an ensemble sound which became richer as the music progressed. The second movement’s free and open theme reflected Price’s extensive repertory of songs, contrasted by a fastmoving and playful section. Cellist Henderson Freivogel provided a particularly solid foundation to close the work under violist Gonzalez’s rich viola playing and the nimble fingering of the two violinists. Composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate is a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation in Oklahoma and maintains a string commitment to the nurturing and development of American Indian classical composition. Frequently commissioned by musical organizations nationwide, Tate is particularly known for infusing classical music with American Indian nationalism. Tate’s chamber work Pisachi, Six Epitomes for String Quartet, was commissioned in 2013 by the avant-garde string quartet ETHEL, and was conceived as part of a multi-media presentation. Pisachi, whose title is the Chickasaw word for “reveal,” draws from Hopi and Pueblo Indian musical rhythms and forms for its musical language. The Jasper String Quartet players
the official school of American Repertory Ballet
ETHAN STIEFEL, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR GILLIAN MURPHY, ARTISTIC ASSOCIATE AYDMARA CABRERA, SCHOOL DIRECTOR PRINCETON | NEW BRUNSWICK | CRANBURY
OUTSTANDING FACULTY LIVE MUSIC GENERATIONS OF SUCCESS
ARBALLET.ORG | 609.921.7758
began Pisachi with an almost imperceptible violin, as a subtle viola solo barely won out in an auditory competition with an overhead airplane. Violinist Freivogel provided a very high violin part against the rumbling accompaniment of the other players, and the quartet opened the six “epitomes” with a consistently straight tone, emphasizing dynamic contrasts and effects. In the second movement, the Quartet played quick and agitated unison passages with dynamic intensity, suggesting horses galloping across a Western backdrop. Violist Gonzalez provided intricate double stops to the third movement and was also featured in the closing “epitome,” leading the ensemble through musical effects including undulating cello and viola passages which supported very delicate upper strings. If the Price and Tate works were the appetizers of this concert, Maurice Ravel’s 1903 String Quartet in F Major was the main course. The four-movement Quartet, considered Ravel’s first masterpiece, showed the composer’s trademark soaring melodies and orchestral sunrise musical effects. The piece is dedicated to ethereal French composer Gabriel Fauré, and recalled Fauré’s musical palette, with a pastel orchestral opening evoking an outdoor landscape by the Seine. Throughout the first movement, the Jasper Quartet played with contrasting dynamics, well supported by Henderson Freivogel’s extended cello passages. Violinist J Freivogel’s pizzicato playing was sharp and crisp, and the ensemble moved the music forward with urgency as melodic material was passed among the instruments. The second movement “Assez vif” was marked by a dancelike atmosphere as the instrumentalists’ pizzicato playing rang in the night air. Henderson Freivogel provided a dark and Romantic cello solo over shimmering string accompaniment in the third movement, and the music demonstrated Ravel’s ability to write poignantly for all the instruments of the quartet. rinceton Symphony Orchestra has designed a hybrid season of outdoor and indoor concerts this year, as well as rebroadcasts of performance from last season. Opening the season with the Jasper Quartet on a crisp late summer evening was a good start to easing back into full performance mode after what was surely a difficult and improvisatory year. —Nancy Plum
P
Princeton Symphony Orchestra will present its next outdoor concert on Thursday, September 23 at 5:30 p.m. at the Morven Museum and Garden Pool House. Featured will be the Exponential Ensemble, performing music of Poulenc, Françaix, Colema, and others. Information about this concert and Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming performances at McCarter Theatre can be obtained by visiting princetonsymphony.org.
TRI-ZONE LASER LIFT Eugenie Brunner, MD, FACS Debuts her new, exclusive, non-surgical procedure
Featuring gifts that are distinctly Princeton UNIQUE GIFTS! BEFORE
AFTER
BEFORE
AFTER
BEFORE
AFTER
A proprietary and personalized procedure that utilizes SmartLipo or FaceTite, along with dermal f illers and non-invasive lasers for a total non-surgical lift.
Eugenie Brunner, MD, FACS - Double Board Certif ied Facial Plastic Surgeon A Surgeon’s Hands, An Artist’s Eye, A Woman’s Touch 256 Bunn Drive, Suite 4 Princeton, NJ 08540 609.921.9497 | BrunnerMD.com
www.princetonmagazinestore.com The Mercer Oak, set of 4, 35mm colored film prints, by John Rounds
BACK INDOORS: Violinist Simone Porter is the soloist in the Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s October 3 concert, marking the orchestra’s return to indoor performance at McCarter Theatre.
Mendelssohn and Beethoven On Upcoming PSO Program
On Sunday, October 3 at 4 p.m., the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) returns to indoor performances with its Mendelssohn & Beethoven concert featuring violinist Simone Porter as soloist in Felix Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E Minor, on a program with contemporar y composer Jessie Montgomery’s Banner and Ludw ig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 in B-flat Major. Music Director Rossen Milanov conducts the concert at McCarter Theatre Center’s Matthews Theatre. “I am thrilled to be conducting again in the concert hall,” said Milanov. “I look forward to seeing many faces both familiar and new experiencing a musical reunion, affirming the value of live music.” In the past few years, Porter has debuted with the New York Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and with a number of renowned conductors including Stéphane Denève, Gustavo Dudamel, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Nicholas McGegan, Ludovic Morlot, and Donald Runnicles. In July 2021, she resumed a full season of orchestral and recital concerts to include Denver, North Carolina, St. Louis, Grand Rapids, Quebec, Sarasota, Bakersfield, and Monterey Symphonies in addition to Princeton Symphony Orchestra. She made her professional solo debut at age 10 with the Seattle Symphony, and her international debut with the
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London at age 13. Montgomery, recipient of both the Sphinx Medal of Excellence and the ASCAP Foundation’s Leonard Bernstein Award, is currently Mead Composer-in Residence w ith the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Her work Banner was written in 2014 as a tribute to the 200th anniversary of “The Star Spangled Banner.” The Princeton Symphony Orchestra is closely monitoring and ad hering to the New Jersey Department of Health’s COVID-19 requirements. Concert attendees will receive information regarding safety procedures, entry, seating directions, etc. in advance of their selected live performance(s). Tickets range from $25$90 for adults and half-price for youths 7-17. Visit princetonsymphony.org or call (609) 258-2787.
Uncle Floyd is Headliner At Hunterdon Comedy Event
The Hunterdon County C h a m b e r of C o m m e r c e Foundation is hosting “Evening of Laughter” on Friday, September 24, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Stangl Factory Stage, 50 Stangl Road in Flemington. The headliner is comedian Uncle Floyd, along with comedian/ventriloquist Gemini Lombardi (from the Borgata casino in Atlantic City). Also on the bill will be New Jersey comic Bob Gonzo, and the winners of the Festival of Comedy New Jersey competition. The evening of “clean comedy” benefits the new Hunterdon Count y Chamber of
Commerce Foundation’s Unity Bank Center for Busine s s a nd E nt repreneu rship. The Unity Bank Center recently opened for business, and offers use to businesses and organizations at a nominal cost. “With all that has happened over the last year, we all need a fun night out and what’s better than an ‘Evening of Laughter’,” said Hunterdon County Chamber President Chris Phelan. Attendees can bring their own food to the Stangl Factory Stage. Tickets are $35 and sponsorships are also available. For more infor mation, to purchase tickets, and/ or to register as a sponsor, call (908) 782-7115 or visit hunterdonchamber.org.
Classes Live and Online At McCarter This Fall
McCarter Theatre is offering a range of classes this fall for students from prekindergarten through adults. Some are scheduled to be held in person, while others are available online. For s t u d e nt s e nte r i n g g rades pre -k indergar ten and kindergarten, “Adventures Await,” which encourages creative play, is held. Those in grades 1-2 can attend “Puppet–Palooza,” while students in grades 3-5 can register for “The Art of Comedy.” Grades 6-8 are eligible for “In Their Own Words,” wh i le older s t udent s i n grades 9-12 can participate in “The Art of the Audition.” Adults over 18 can take part in “Plays and Performances in Context,” and “Improv in an Instant.”
a hard copy of either grants package, contact Lisa Tramo at LTramo@mercercounty. org.
Princeton University Concerts Takes the Music Outside
21 • TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Performing Arts
For details and reg is - explore the Israeli aspects of tration information, visit this art form, which defy national, religious, and social Mccarter.org. boundaries while expanding Outdoor Concert Series public awareness of multiFrom Shakespeare Theatre culturalism. Yet, they also An outdoor concert series reveal a hierarchy between has been planned by the veterans who are disabled as New Jersey Shakespeare a result of military service Theatre, to be held at the in the Israeli Defense Forces Back Yard Stage at 3 Vree- and others with disabilities. land Road in Florham Park. Hammer is an assistant The three concerts are by p r o f e s s o r in the Elena Shaddow, Benjamin Department of Sociology Eakeley, and Kate Baldwin, and Anthropology and the all of whom are alumni of Program in Cultural Studies the theater company. at the Hebrew University of Shaddow, who performs Jerusalem. She is the author Friday, October 8 at 7:30 of Blindness through the p.m., will do some of her Looking Glass : The Perfavorite songs from Broad- formance of Blindness, way musicals old and new. Gender, and the Sensory She was last seen on Broad- Body, and her articles have way in Terence McNally’s appeared in Gender & SoThe Visit, and played Sister ciety, Signs, and Disability Sophia on television in The Studies Quarterly, among Sound of Music Live. She other publications. has several other Broadway The Allen and Joan Bildcredits to her name, and has ner Center for the Study of appeared at several New Jewish Life connects the York concert venues. university with the commuOn Saturday, October 9 at nity through public lectures, 7:30 p.m., Eakeley will pres- symposia, Jewish communal ent his “Best of the Song- initiatives, cultural events, book” series, with material and teacher training. from his cabarets as well as Advance registration is an upcoming concert he is required at BildnerCenter. developing for the New York Rutgers.edu Public Library for the Performing Arts at the Lincoln Application Deadline Looms Center. Eakeley has been in For Arts and History Grants The deadline to apply for four Broadway musicals and taught voice at Yale Univer- applications for both the sity. He has been in several County’s FY22 Mercer CounShakespeare Theatre pro- ty Local Arts Program (LAP) Grants and the Mercer County ductions. Baldwin, who performs History Regrants is Friday, Friday, October 15 at 7:30 September 24. They can be accessed onp.m., is known to Shakespeare Theatre audiences line on the County website for her concert performanc- mercercounty.org/departes, “A Kind of September: ments/culture-and-heritage/ An Evening with Kate Bald- grants-information. win” as well as in Henry V Mercer County-based nonand the company’s annual profits, libraries, units of local cabaret. She plans to sing government and institutions songs by Sondheim, Kander of higher education offering & Ebb, Jerry Herman, and arts programming and events Georgia Stitt. are eligible to apply for Mercer T i cke t s ar e $ 40 - $ 8 0. County LAP grants. The MerThere are rain dates for each cer County History Regrants performance. Visit Shake- support eligible County-based nonprofit historic societies, spearenj.org. organizations, local Dance and Disability in Israel history government entities, schools, Is Topic of Bildner Talk libraries, and other Mercer “Dance and Disability in County nonprofits offering loIsrael” will be presented cal historic programming and Sunday, October 10, at 2 events. Both programs offer p.m. on the Zoom platform. an option to apply for either Free and open to the pub- General Operating (GOS) or lic, the event is sponsored Special Project (SP) support. by the Allen and Joan BildProposed projects to be ner Center for the Study of Jewish Life at Rutgers funded through this FY22 round of grants must take University. place during the calendar year Integrated dance, an art 2022 (January 1 – December form that brings together 31, 2022). dancers with and without Interested organizations are disabilities, challenges the way disability is presented encouraged to review the onand perceived in public cul- line Guidelines about eligibilture and in the arts. Profes- ity and contact Tricia Fagan sor Gili Hammer, Hebrew at TFagan@mercercounty.org University of Jerusalem, will with any questions. To request
Princeton University Concerts (PUC) will transition its popular Breathe in Music program, conceived in partnership with the Princeton University Office of Religious Life, to an outdoor format this October. A series of eight “Live Music Meditation : Outdoors” events — four afternoon sessions at 2 p.m. at the Princeton University Graduate College Courtyard, and four twilight sessions at 5:30 p.m. at D&R Greenway’s Johnson Education Center Campus, surrounded by Greenway Meadows park — will invite listeners to experience a guided meditation to live music. Performers are violist Jordan Bak on Sunday, October 3; violinist Alexi Kenney on Sunday, October 10; cellist Joshua Roman on Sunday, October 17; and So Percussion with violist Beth Meyers on Tuesday, October 26; with meditation instruction by Matthew Weiner, associate dean in the Office of Religious Life. Tickets for the hour-long programs ($25 General/$10 Student) will be released on Thursday, September 23 at 11 a.m. online at puc.pr inceton. edu. In the case of inclement weather, tickets will be refundable. The Breathe in Music program, launched in 2015, bridges mindfulness practice with music to create a highly visceral listening experience. The program is designed to make listening to classical music as immersive, personal, deeplyengaging, and accessible as possible. The new outdoor format, co -sponsored by D&R Greenway Land Trust and the Princeton University Graduate College, draws on the beauty of the outdoors to heighten the experience. The new program is also intended to reinforce mental well-being during the stress of the pandemic, and provide a COVID-19-safe outlet for listening to live music. The events will be PUC’s first live, in-person events since the start of the pandemic. A Breathe in Music podcast will soon be launched by Princeton University Concerts as well, with breathsize music meditation episodes available to stream from home. To learn more, visit puc.princeton.edu.
LIVE LAUGHTER: Remember Uncle Floyd? Along with ventriloquist Gemini Lombardi, he will be EXPERIENCING MUSIC OUTDOORS: Princeton University brings back its “Breathe in Music” on stage September 24 at Stangl Factory Stage in Flemington. (Photo by Chris Marksbury) program, on and off the campus, starting October 3.
TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • 22
Art
“EPIDEMIC”: This pumpkin carved by Matt Derby was featured in last year’s Amazing Pumpkin Carve. The popular event will be back this year as a drive-thru event from October 6 through October 10 at Woolsey Park in Hopewell Township.
Annual Amazing Pumpkin Popcorn and cider will be The exhibition explores the significant impact of Carve is Drive-Thru Again available for purchase.
Back for its seventh year, the Amazing Pumpkin Carve will again be a drive-thru for visitors to enjoy from the comfort and safety of their car. Adapted to socially-distanced times, the Amazing Pumpkin Carve is an annual tradition, presented by the Hopewell Valley Arts Council, that brings spectacular art and a (not too) spooky drive-thru with Halloween fun to the local community from Wednesday, October 6 through Sunday, October 10 at Woolsey Park in Hopewell Township. Forty colossal pumpkins will be carved and electrified by many of the area’s most talented artists and displayed in a t winkling drive-thru. Smiling skulls, goopy ghouls, and even a giant crow are only a few of the cool creatures carved by artists in recent years. “The unexpected shifting to a drive-thru last year turned out to be a hit, so we’re doing it again this year,” said Carol Lipson, HV Arts Council executive director. “The drive-thru provides a fun, safe way for families to enjoy the Carve. Plus, you can be in pajamas!” The Amazing Pumpkin Carve is much more than amazing pumpkins. Due to the popularity of this event there can be a bit of a wait, so this year winding through the line will become part of the fun. Sit back and be entertained by creepy decor, live or DJ’d music throughout the weekend, and a giant movie screen. Visitors will also receive a free minipumpkin while supplies last.
“Carving giant pumpkins has become my favor ite annual tradition with the Hopewell Valley Arts Council,” said returning pumpkin carver Barbara DiLorenzo, a local art teacher and children’s book author and illustrator. “I love the break in routine from teaching clay sculpture to students, to pla n n i n g, s ke tch i n g, then finally scooping a slimy pumpkin on carving day. I’m always in awe of what my fellow artists achieve with their own pumpkin sculptures. It’s a really great community of creative people.” This event is a fundraiser for the Hopewell Valley Arts Council, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Ticket procee ds b enef it ar t is tcarvers’ honoraria and fund other Hopewell Valley Arts Council arts-related programs. The Amazing Pumpkin Carve is open for five days only: Wednesday, October 6 to Sunday, October 10 at Woolsey Park, 221 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville. Ticket prices are $25/vehicle. No oversized vehicles permitted. For hours, tickets, and to plan your visit, visit hvartscouncil.org.
“Daring Design” Exhibit At Michener Art Museum
The Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, Pa., now features an exhibition highlighting the influences that shaped the work of sculptor and woodworker Wharton Esherick. “Daring Design: The Impact of Three Women on Wharton Esherick’s Craft” runs through February 6, 2022.
American Furniture Exchange
30 Years of Experience!
Antiques – Jewelry – Watches – Guitars – Cameras Books - Coins – Artwork – Diamonds – Furniture Unique Items I Will Buy Single Items to the Entire Estate! Are You Moving? House Cleanout Service Available!
609-306-0613
Daniel Downs (Owner) Serving all of Mercer County Area
three women – industrialist Helene Fischer, artist Hanna Weil, and photographer Marjorie Content – on Esherick’s career and development at a pivotal creative moment for the artist in the 1930s. Fischer and Content supported Esherick financially through commissions of his work, and all three women provided artistic inspiration and propelled the artist to conceive new ideas that pushed the boundaries between fine art and functional design. Featuring innovative furniture pieces designed by Esherick for Fischer, Weil, and Content, as well as artwork created by Weil and Content, “Daring Design” investigates the visual and material dialogue between these artists and patrons. “The support and collaboration from Fischer, Weil, and Content allowed Wharton Esherick to produce some of his most innovative work during the Great Depression, when many artists struggled financially, and yet the impact these women had on his art and career is not widely recognized,” said Kate Quinn, executive director of Michener Art Museum. “We are thrilled to bring this first-of-its-kind exhibition to the public to explore the connections between these women who so profoundly influenced Esherick’s work.” “Daring Design” features several works on loan from the Wharton Esherick Museum located in the artist’s former studio in Chester County, near Malvern, Pennsylvania. Quinn also serves on the board of directors of the Wharton Esherick Museum. In addition, a special group of objects are on loan from the Philadelphia Museum of Art. “Wharton Esherick blurred the traditional separation between fine art and craft, adding personal expression to everything he created, whether furniture, sculpture, or the architecture of his own home and studio,” said Julie Siglin, executive director of the Wharton Esherick Museum. “His work continues to inspire new generations of artists and woodworkers, and we are proud to collaborate with Michener Art Museum on this
exhibit that investigates the inspiration he gained from his early female patrons.” As a sculptor, Esherick worked primarily in wood and extended his unique forms to furniture, furnishings, interiors, buildings, and more. Now recognized as a leader of the Studio Furniture Movement, Esherick saw himself as an artist and his concern was with form, not technique. He pursued his artistic vision in forms that might turn to furniture or other sculptural furnishings, but that was just one aspect of his art, which was complemented by the paintings, prints, drawings, poetry, and sculpture he also created. “Daring Design: The Impact of Three Women on Wharton Esherick’s Craft” is co-curated by Michener Art Museum’s Chief Curator L au r a Tu r n e r I g o e a n d woodworker Mark Sfirri, a leading authority on Esherick and his life. This is one in a series of American art exhibitions created through a multiye ar, m u lt i - i n s t it ut iona l partnership formed by the Philadelphia Museum of Art as part of the Art Bridges Initiative. The Michener Ar t Museum, located at 138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, Pa., i s op e n T hu r s d ay, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. For more information, visit MichenerArtMuseum.org or call (215) 3409800.
“FISCHER END TABLE WITH LAP LIGHT”: This 1932 piece by Wharton Esherick is part of “Daring Design: The Impact of Three Women on Wharton Esherick’s Craft,” on view through February 6 at the Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, Pa. by PechaKucha, a lively, upbeat format created in Japan that is designed for more show and less talk. Featured artists during this September 22, 8 to 9:15 p.m. program include Kouki Mojadidi, Simon Lee, Eve Sussman, David Ellis, Joel Beck, and Eva Mantell. Each artist will show 20 slides for 20 seconds each (about 7 minutes per artist), exhibiting for the audience an array of visual expression. Registration is free at artscouncilofprinceton.org.
“92nd Juried Art Show” Opens at Phillips’ Mill
The “92nd Juried Art Show”
ACP Welcomes Area Artists to at Phillips’ Mill returns to its Share Work in Princeton Pecha home at the Phillips’ Mill ComThe Arts Council of Princeton presents Princeton Pecha, bringing local artists together to share their work in a virtual program inspired
munity Association’s historic, 18th century grist mill located on River Road just north of New Hope, Pa., September 25 through October 31. The much-anticipated show will be
mounted online as well. A selection of traditional, modern, and boundary-bending works will be showcased. “Our jurors did an outstanding job this year selecting works that offer a comprehensive view of the work being produced by our local artists,” said Laura Womack, chair of the Art Committee. Open to artists within a 25mile radius, this most prestigious art show carries on the spirit of its 1929 founders including William Lathrop, Edward Redfield, Fern Coppedge and John Folinsbee of the New Hope School. Phillips’ Mill is located at 2619 River Road in New Hope, Pa. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is $5 for adults, discounts for seniors and students. For more information, visit phillipsmill. org/art/juried-art-show.
“RECOLLECTION REMIX”: An installation by David Ellis, one of six area artists to be featured in the Arts Council of Princeton’s September 22 Princeton Pecha, a virtual program inspired by PechaKucha, a lively format that is designed for more show and less talk.
Area Exhibits TAKING PART IN MAKING ART: At the Arts Council of Princeton’s Fall Open House on Saturday, September 18, budding artists contributed to a new mural, made clay sculptures, watched a Capoeira performance, and cheered for the inaugural Pottery Throwdown while learning about upcoming events. Visit artscouncilofprinceton.org for more information. on its regular schedule, lery on the Museum’s on the NJ State Museum Exhibits Explore Nature and its Influence Tuesday through Sunday, 9 first floor.
T he New Jersey State Museum is open for visitors to discover exhibitions that preserve and share stories that inspire curiosity and creativity. Of note are the two short-term exhibitions that have been extended — “Preserving the Pinelands: Albert Horner’s Portraits of a National Treasure” and “Fine Feathered Friends : Birds as Mainstay and Muse” — so that visitors have an opportunity to browse the galleries and experience the exhibitions in person. Visitors can also browse “A mer ican Perspectives : The Fine Art Collection” galleries for changes to the works on display, including several new acquisitions. The Museum is operating
a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Masks are required for all visitors over the age of 2 and social distancing is encouraged. “Preserving the Pinelands: Albert Horner’s Portraits of a National Treasure” will remain on view through January 2, 2022. The exhibition features images by photographer Albert Horner which capture the quiet beauty and intimate landscapes of New Jersey’s Pinelands National Reserve. A number of artifacts and scientific specimens from the Museum’s collections help tell some of the stories of the land, animals, people and industries that make this unique area a state and national treasure. “Preserving the Pinelands” is located in the East Gal-
“Fine Feathered Friends: B i r d s a s M a i n s t ay a n d Muse,” will remain on view through March 6, 2022 in the Riverview Gallery on the Museum’s second floor. This exhibition brings together nearly 200 rarely-seen artifacts to explore the status of our fine feathered friends as ecological mainstay and their historical role as a design-inspiring force, or muse, for New Jersey craftspeople. Ceramic sculptures by noted artist Edward Marshall Boehm, original prints by John James Audubon, hand-carved duck decoys, scientific specimens and other objects help tell the story of our fascination with birds. There have also been a
Check websites for information on safety protocols. Ar t @ Bainbr idge, 158 Nassau Street, has “Gathering Together / Adama Delphine Fawundu” through October 24. ar tmuseum. princeton.edu. A r t i s t s’ G a l l e r y, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, has “Variations” through October 3. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. lambertvillearts.com. Arts Council of Prince to n , 102 Wit herspoon Street, has “Constant Repeating Themes” through October 9. artscouncilofprinceton.org. D & R Greenway Land Trust, One Preservation Place, has “Recovery,” the 51st annual juried exhibition of the Garden State Watercolor Society, through October 17. By appointment only, call (609) 558-0207. drgreenway.org. Ellarslie, Trenton’s City Mu s e u m i n C ad w a lad e r
Park, Park s ide Avenu e, Trenton, has “E llarslie Open 37/38” through October 1. Visit ellarslie.org for museum hours and timed entry tickets. Gallery 14 Fine Photography, 14 Mercer Street, Hopewell, has “Members Welcom e B ack E x h ibit” through October 24. gallery 14.org. Gourgaud Gallery, 23-A North Main Street, Cranbury, has “Color Wheel” t h r ou g h S e pte mb e r 27. cranburyartscouncil.org. Grounds For Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, has “Rebirth: Kang Muxiang,” “Bruce Beasley: Sixty Year Retrospective, 1960-2020,” and other exhibits. Hours are Thursday through Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Timed tickets required. groundsforsculpture. org. Historical Society of Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, has “Princeton and Women’s Suffrage” and other online exhibits, as well as the “Histor y @ Home” series. The museum is currently closed to the public. princetonhistory.org. James A. Michener Art Museum, 138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, Pa., has “It’s Personal: The Art of Robert Beck” through January 2 and “Daring Design” through February 6. michenerartmuseum.org. Mercer Museum, 84 South Pine Street, D oyle s tow n, Pa., has “Found, Gifted, Saved! The Mercer Museum Collects Local History,” October 15 through April 10. mercermuseum.org.
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, has “In Nature’s Realm : The Art of Gerard Rutgers Hardenberg” through January 9 and the online exhibit “Portrait of Place: Paintings, Drawings, and Prints of New Jersey, 1761–1898.” Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. morven.org. Phillips’ Mill, 2619 River Road, New Hope, Pa., has “92nd Juried Art Show” September 25 through October 31. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. daily. phillipsmill.org. Plainsboro Public Library Art Gallery, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro, has “Life Before the Pandemic : Will It Ret ur n? ” through October 27. plainsborolibrary.org. Pr inceton P ubl ic Libra r y, 65 Wit herspoon Street, has “Letter Love” t h roug h S epte mb er 30. princetonlibrary.org. Pr inceton Universit y Art Museum has the online exhibits “Looking at 17th -Century Dutch Painting,” “Life Magazine and the Power of Photography,” “The Eclectic Eye: A Tribute to Duane Wilder,” and more, along w it h many online events. The museum is currently closed to the public. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Small World Coffee, 254 Nassau Street, has a pinhole photography exhibit featuring photographs by seven local artists, through October 5. smallworldcoffe.com. We s t W i n d s o r A r t s Ce nter, 953 A lexander Road, West Windsor, has “Well-Being Ourselves: Reflect, Reimagine, Connect” through October 23. westwindsorarts.org.
artéé fabrics & home 102 Village Blvd Princeton NJ
Fabrics, Trims, Accessories Custom Design Services Upholstery/Re-upholstery Now Open - Masks Required Windows, Curtains, Shades ArteeFabricsAndHome.com 609-212-2152 Bedding, Readymade Panels
23 • TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
few changes in the “Written in the Rocks: Fossil Tales of New Jersey” gallery, specifically, the installation of the nearly complete Hyposaurus rogersii skeleton, a pre-historic crocodilian which lived in what is now Gloucester County, about 65 million years ago. The New Jersey State Museum is located at 205 West State Street within the State Cultural Complex in Trenton. For more information, visit statemuseum.nj.gov.
TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • 24
ART RECEPTION WITH
BHHS FOX & ROACH PRINCETON 253 NASSAU STREET
PRINCETON, NJ 08540
IFAT SHATZKY
A PORTION OF SALES WILL GO DIRECTLY TO HOMEFRONT
September 23rd, 5PM – 7PM
ENJOY WINE FROM HOPEWELL VINEYARDS AND LITE AFFAIRS BITES
www.ifatshatzky.com
NEWLY PRICED
30 Battle Road, Princeton Marketed by: Yael Zakut $1,600,000
24 Belmont Circle, Mansfield Twp. Marketed by: Terebey Relocation Team/Sunny Sharad $899,900
PRESENTING
NEWLY PRICED
Open House Sunday 9/26 1-3 pm 5 Carey Street, Hopewell Twp. Marketed by: Virginia “Ginny” Sheehan $565,000
51 Columbia Avenue, Hopewell Twp. Marketed by: Alison Covello $460,000
NEWLY PRICED
Open House Sunday 9/26 11 am-2 pm 32 Dead Tree Run Road, Montgomery Twp. Marketed by: Rocco D’Armiento $675,000
28 Elm Ridge Road, Hopewell Twp. Marketed by: Michelle Needham $674,000
From Princeton, We Reach the World From Princeton, We Reach the World © BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently operated subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, and a franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway
© BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently operated subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, and a franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway
sm
sm
of P R I N C E T O N of P R I N C E T O N
3 Farmstead Way, Cranbury Twp. Marketed by: Rocco D’Armiento & Robert DeSimone $899,900
Open House Sunday 9/26 12-2 pm
6 Gulick Road, Princeton Marketed by: Robin L. Wallack $999,000
163 Lambertville Hopewell Road, Hopewell Twp. Marketed by: Lucia Dlugacz $629,000
184 Mansgrove Road, Princeton Marketed by: Yuen Li “Ivy” Huang $1,599,500
PRESENTING
PRESENTING
56 Marion Road E, Princeton Marketed by: Robin L. Wallack $950,000
74 E Prospect Street, Princeton Marketed by: Nicole Wolf $599,000
Open House Sat 9/25 & Sun 9/26 1-4 pm 19 Rolling Hill Road, Montgomery Twp. Marketed by: Alison Covello $1,550,000
321 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Hopewell Twp. Marketed by: Kenneth “Ken” Verbeyst $374,000
253 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 253Nassau Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 253 Street | 609-924-1600 | foxroach.com 609-924-1600 | foxroach.com 609-924-1600 Princeton, NJ | foxroach.com
25 • TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
FEATURED LISTINGS
TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • 26
Mark Your Calendar TOWN TOPICS Wednesday, September 22 6 p.m.: Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees meeting. Princetonlibrary.org. 6:30 p.m.: Understanding Reverse Mortgages, online program presented by Bill Greenfield of Wealth Bridge Advisory; sponsored by Mercer County Library. Register at hopeprogs@mcl.org. 7-8:30 p.m.: “Talk on Affordable Housing,” hosted by Pr inceton Af fordable Housing, Princeton Housing Authority, Princeton Community Housing, Housing Initiatives of Princeton, the Witherspoon-Jackson Historical & Cultural Society, Rescue Mission of Trenton, HomeFront, and Habitat for Humanity. Via Zoom; register at sukkahvillage.com. 8 -9:15 p.m.: Princeton Pecha. Local artists gather virtually to show slides of their work. Artscouncilofprinceton.org. Thursday, September 23 9 -10 : 30 a.m. : Vir t u a l Vo l u n te e r i s m : B r i n g i n g Businesses and Nonprofits Together in New Ways. Presented by Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber. Virtual event. Princetonmercer.org. 1-5 p.m.: Trinity Church Fall Ru m mage Sale, 33 Mercer Street. $10 numbered admission tickets to
the sale will be sold beginning at 12:15 p.m. No children under age 15; masks required. 3 :30 -5 :30 p.m.: Tech : Resume Writing and Job Search, classes covering resources and considerations for interviews, recommendations, social media, and networking. Presented virtually by Princeton Public Library. Princetonlibrary.org. 5:30 p.m.: PSO Chamber Music at Morven Museum & Garden poolhouse lawn, featuring the Exponential Ensemble. $25. Princetonsymphony.org. 5 : 30 p.m. : L ect ure : “Clothing for the Ancestors: Global Textiles in Nigerian Egungun Masquerade Costumes,” at the Friend Center of Princeton University and online. Presented by the Princeton University Art Museum. Artmuseum.princeton.edu. 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Open-air artist talk with photographer Robin Resch. Register at artscouncilofprinceton. org. 7- 8 :30 p.m.: “Talk on Sustainable Architecture, at Home and Work,” hosted by Sustainable Princeton, HDR, Inc., and Material Design Build. Via Zoom; register at sukkahvillage.com.
Friday, September 24 12-1:30 p.m.: “Talk on Food Insecurity,” hosted by United Way of Greater Mercer County, Jewish Family & Children’s Services, Arm In Arm, Send Hunger Packing Princeton, and Trenton Area Soup Kitchen. Via Zoom; register at sukkahvillage.com. 12-5 p.m.: Trinity Church Fall Ru m mage Sale, 33 Mercer Street. Free entry. No children under age 15; masks required. 6 -7 p.m.: Author Joan Maloof, ecologist and founder of the Old-Growth Forest Network, discusses and signs copies of Treepedia: A Brief Compendium of Arboreal Lore. At the Veblen House, 452 Her rontow n Road. Princetonlibrary.org. 7 p.m.: Bucks Count y Bookfest begins at Salem United Church of Christ, 186 E as t C ou r t St reet, Doylestow n, Pa. Aut hor Chr istina Baker Kline speaks. Bucksbookfest.org. 8 p.m.: Bela Fleck in My Bluegrass Heart at McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place. Mccarter.org. Saturday, September 25 6 a.m.: The Golden Nugget Flea Market, 1850 River Road, Lambertville, hosts the Antique Model Train Show. Gnflea.com.
SPENCER TRASK LECTURE
Claudia Goldin Author, Career & Family: Women’s Century-Long Journey Toward Equity; Henry Lee Professor of Economics, Harvard University
Co-Sponsored by P R I N C E T O N U N I VE R S IT Y P R E S S
September 29, 2021 5 to 6 p.m., Zoom Webinar + Live Stream For information on how to register for this virtual event, visit our website at lectures.princeton.edu Free and open to the Public
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER
9 a . m .-1 p. m . : We s t Windsor Community Farmers Market, Vaughn Lot at Princeton Junction train station. Fresh produce and more. Music by Archana. Wwcfm.org. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. : Tr init y Church Fall Rummage Sale, 33 Mercer Street. Free entry, with all items at half price. No children under age 15; masks required. 10 a.m.: Canning Day at Howell Living Histor y Farm, 70 Woodens Lane, Hop e wel l. K i m Da ly of H o w e l l Fa r m’s h i s to r i c kitchen teaches how to “put up” food, with demonstrations outside the farmhouse throughout the day. Howellfarm.org. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Meeting of Wit herspoon - Jackson Neighborhood Association, at the Arts Council of P r i n c e ton, 102 Wit h e r spoon Street. Presentation by Princeton’s Engineering Department about redevelopment plans for the Witherspoon Street corridor, specifically from Paul Robeson Place to 400 Witherspoon Street; among other topics. Mandatory mask policy. Jrvnew2@msn.com. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Fall Family Fun Weekend at Terhune Orchards, Cold Soil Road. Barnyard animals, adventure barn, hay bale and corn mazes, pony rides, play area, live music, pick-yourown apples and pumpkins, and much more. $11 online. Terhuneorchards.com. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at 714 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton. Sponsored by the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund. Snacks, vaccines, giveaways, art exhibit. Free. Laldef.org. 12-4 p.m. Bucks County Bookfest, on the green at Mercer Museum, 84 South Pine Street, Doylestown, Pa. Bucksbookfest.org. 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.: Princeton Public Library’s “Book Jam” virtual event, featuring 15 authors and illustrators in four interactive events. Princetonlibrary.org. 2 p.m.: Bird Walk with New Jersey Audubon’s Kristin Hock in the gardens of Morven Museum and Garden, 55 Stockton Street. Morven.org. 2- 4 p.m. : New Jers ey S tor y te l l i n g Fe s t i v a l at C om m u n it y Pa rk N or t h Amphitheater. With several storytellers, attendees can participate. Njstorynet.org. 2-4 p.m.: National Public Lands Day work session at Mapleton Preserve, 145 Mapleton Road, Kingston. Help with tree tending and tree care in the Flemer Arboretum. Some tools available but bring your own if possible. Fpnl.org. 6:30 p.m.: “A Night Under the Stars,” at Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road. Fundraiser for Historical Society of Princeton. Craft cocktails, live music, familystyle meal, and more. Princetonhistory.org.
7-10 p.m.: Café Improv at the Solley Theater, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. $2 general admission ($1 members). Artscouncilofprinceton.org. Sunday, September 26 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Fall Family Fun Weekend at Terhune Orchards, Cold Soil Road. Barnyard animals, adventure barn, hay bale and corn mazes, pony rides, play area, live music, pick-yourown apples and pumpkins, and much more. $11 online. Terhuneorchards.com. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Health and Wellness Expo at Market Fair Pr inceton, 3535 U.S. 1. 1:30 p.m.: Pole Farm History Walk at Reed Bryan Far m, Mercer Meadows. With historian Dennis Waters. $5. Mercercountyparks.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Sukkah Hop. Tour the 11 sukkahs of Sukkah Village Princeton 2021 on public sites around the downtown area, meet the architects who designed them, and partner organizations from around town. Sukkahvillage.com. 12-3 p.m.: Sukkah Village Family Day, outside The Jewish Center Princeton, 435 Nassau Street. For children ages 3-8+; open to the community. Children will create their own sukkah invitations and decorations. The event will also feature music, bubbles, snacks, and more. Sukkahvillage.com. 2 p.m.: Garba360, free outdoor event for the whole family at the plaza of Princeton Shopping Center. Presented by McCarter Theatre. Explores the Gujarati social folk dance experience with dance lessons, performances, and live music. Mccarter.org. 3-5 p.m.: Friends of Prince ton Un iver s it y L ibr ar y present a virtual event with Professor Peter Brooks discussing his work in progress, Seduced by Story: How Storytelling Has Taken Over Reality. Princeton.edu. 6 p.m.: National Junior Tennis & Learning of Trenton (NJTLT) 27th annual gala, at the Boathouse at Mercer Lake. Mike and Bob Bryan will conduct a clinic and exhibition at 2:30 p.m. for ticket holders and sponsors. Jeffrey Perlman is special honoree. Tickets are $300. Njtloftrenton.org/gala. 7-8 p.m.: “Talk on Refugees,” hosted by the Jewish Center’s Interfaith Refugee Resettlement Committee. Via Zoom; register at sukkahvillage.com. Monday, September 27 Recycling 12 p.m.: Morven Moments: Myths & Memories of Helen Hamilton Shields Stockton. Virtual private tour with docent Kim Gallagher about Morven’s “Keeper of the Flame.” Followed by a Q&A. Morven.org. 6 p.m.: Wills, Probate, and Estate Planning, presented by Kenneth Vercammen online; sponsored by Mercer County Library. Register at hopeprogs@mcl.org.
Tuesday, September 28 9:30 a.m.: Read and Pick: Pumpkins at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Terhuneorchards.com. Wednesday, September 29 8 -10 a.m . : “ Wa l k ab l e City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time,” with author and cit y planner Jeff Speck, presented by the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber at the Nassau Club, 6 Mercer Street. Free. Princetonmercerchamber.org. 9:30 a.m.: Read and Pick: Pumpkins at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Terhuneorchards.com. 6-7 p.m.: Virtual panel discussion moderated by Scott Burnham about Ways of Hearing: Reflections on Music in 26 Pieces, new anthology about the influence of music on notable musicians, artists, writers, poets, and more. Eventbrite.com. 6 p.m.: Library and Labyrinth Livestream presents Alaa Al Aswany and Omar El Akkad, The Republic of False Truths, a Novel. Online event. Princetonlibrary.org. Thursday, September 30 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: NJ Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, sponsored by the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber. Keynote speakers are Jennifer Brown and Sara Minkara. Live virtual event. Princetonmercerchamber.org. 7 p.m.: New Jersey Quakers: Their History and the Records They Left, presented by Annette Burke Lyttle of Heritage Detective LLC; sponsored by Mercer County Library. Register at hopeprogs@mcl.org. Friday, October 1 4 -7 p.m. : S u s t a i nable Princeton holds “Electric EVening at the Princeton Shopping Center,” with latest models of electric vehicles, motorcycles, and bikes. Sustainableprinceton.org. Saturday, October 2 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Virtual 15th Annual Bucks County Ancestry Fair, hosted by Bucks County Genealogical Society featuring Maureen Taylor, photo detective. $25. Ancestryfair.org. 9 a . m .-1 p. m . : We s t Windsor Community Farmers Market, Vaughn Lot at Princeton Junction train station. Fresh produce and more. Music by Anker. Wwcfm.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Fall Family Fun Weekend at Terhune Orchards, Cold Soil Road. Barnyard animals, adventure barn, hay bale and corn mazes, pony rides, play area, live music, pick-yourown apples and pumpkins, and much more. $11 online. Terhuneorchards.com. 4-7 p.m.: “Sips & Sounds at the Farm,” fundraiser for Friends of Rancocas Nature Center, at Burlington County Agricultural Center, 500 Center ton Road, Moorestown. Beer and wine tasting in an outdoor tent, with live music and food. $60. Eventbrite.com.
“A
n event with artists, by ar tists, and for artists” is how Sean Mannix describes t he upcom ing Hopewell Tour Des Arts.
IT’S NEW To Us
Scheduled for September 25 and 26, the annual event is unique. It offers a format in which the public not only can enjoy exhibited art, but also view artists at work in their studio and learn about their creative endeavors. As director of the Tour and owner of Highland Design Farm at 159 Van Dyke Road in Hopewell (one of the Tour locations), Mannix is also one of the participants. His focus is metalworking, and his farm will be the showcase for a number of the artists. Photographer and musician Grant Peterson, one of the participants and also a member of the Tour committee, emphasizes the importance of the chance to see artists in their own surroundings. “This is a great thing for the public to be able to see the artists in their working environment. This is one of the things that is so special about our Tour. People love to be able to talk with the artists about their work.” Proud Moment This year marks the 14th annual Tour, and it is a proud moment for all involved. Growing from a one day event in 2007 with 20+ artists to two days, with 33 area artists exhibiting, it now attracts several hundred people of all ages who come to experience the art and to enjoy Hopewell itself. Two of the Tour’s early organizers were jewelry designer and goldsmith Beth Judge and Ruth Morpeth, ow ner of Mor pet h Con temporary. Judge’s studio at 20 Seminary Road and Morpeth’s art gallery at 43 West Broad Street, both in Hopewell, will be stops on the Tour. “Our goal was to showcase local artists who were tucked away in their studios, and for people to see what was happening in their own backyards,” explains Judge. “These studios are in homes, basements, garages, a historic grange building, converted chicken coups, barns, etc. “We also t hought t his would be a great draw for the local businesses such as the restaurants and retail stores. Hopewell is a gem, and we thought the Tour would be a great way to showcase that. “I was on the Economic Development Committee, along with Ruth and a few other local business people. Ruth and I ran with it, and Ruth asked Sean Mannix to join us.” Creative Community “At the time, I had recently been traveling, and saw an artist studio advertised in an Adirondack magazine,” adds Ruth Morpeth. “Operating an art gallery since 1996, I was aware of how many artists resided in this
area, and thus knew how well-suited Hopewell was for an event such as this. That being said, Judge and Mannix have been the ones who have kept it going over the years. “I think it has been very positive for the artists. I have participated each year to support the event. The creative community comes together this weekend for the Tour, and the real interest is seeing the artists in their working environment.” The early hope for the Tour has been realized, as the event is highly anticipated, and now includes an array of creative works: painting, photography, jewelry, sculpture, wood turning, collage, mixed media, and more. Many of the artists have taken part in a number of Tours, and new contributors join each year as well, repor ts Manni x. “T hese are committed artists, and we also encourage up and coming talent. Being able to see the artists with the tools they work with, and see how the creative works can develop from the artists’ imagination and then be realized is something special about our Tour, and also for the public’s enjoyment.” The Tour is both a walking and driving event, he adds, and visitors can obtain a map, marking all the locations, at the historic Hopewell Train Station at 2 Railroad Place. The locations are also available on t he Tour website at hopewelldesarts.com. “People can walk or drive to the artists’ studios and the exhibits,” says Mannix. “A number of the locations are in town, such as Morpeth Contemporary, the Beth Ann Designs studio, and the train station. Other locations, though not too far afield, are a bit of a distance, and more easily reached by car.” Many Highlights In addition to the art, this year’s event will feature music, notes Peterson. “We will have three bands at the Highland Design Farm location. These include Chris Harford, Nylon Jennings, Martin Goldberg, Curbside Solutions, Greg Merkle, and Grant Peterson. We will also have a roaming poet. “People who come like to bring their families, and it can be a nice outing for everyone. It’s a real opportunity to enjoy the tow n’s many highlights.” Indeed, the benefits of the Tour extend to the town, as well as to the ar tists and the public, points out Judge. “The most important benefit to Hopewell is to bring people to the town and patronize local businesses. It helps to put Hopewell on the map as a destination with so much to offer. “The most impor tant benefit to the artists is the exposure, support, and feedback. And the most important benefit to the public is to see where the magic happens, personally meet the artists, and learn what goes into
creating their art. “Personally, I always look forward to meeting new people who might not have found me otherwise. An event like this helps develop new clients and a wider exposure for my work.” Mor pet h agrees t hat one of the goals of the Tour “was to bring attention to the town. It has been a successful event for 14 years, and hopef ully w ill be for many years to come.” Months of Planning Preparation for the Tour takes several months of planning, reports Mann i x, and ever yone in volved is focused on the organizing efforts, The exhibited work is for sale, and the Tour is free to the public. Artists pay an entrance fee to participate.
27 • TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Hopewell Tour Des Arts, Artists Studio Tour Is Scheduled For September 25 and 26
ARTIST AT WORK: Guy Ciarcia is shown putting the final touches on his mixed media sculpture. An acclaimed artist known for a wide variety of work in many genres, he will be participating in the Hopewell Tour Des Arts, scheduled for this weekend. His studio will be one of the 14 locations on the Tour. “Meeting the people, both the artists and the v isitors, is my biggest pleasure,” says Peterson, and adds Mannix, “I enjoy seeing all the projects, and I love seeing all the local art around.” “Sean hosts an afterTour social for participating artists and their families, which gives everyone
14
the opportunity to share their experience,” points out Morpeth. “We do have a ‘cast’ party on Saturday night,” he explains “We invite all the participating artists, as well as other professionals from the area. That is a lot of creativity in one room!”
T
he Tour will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 25 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 26. For further information and a list of all the artists and locations, visit hopewelltourdesarts or email info@ hopewelltourdesarts.com. —Jean Stratton
Cecile Bruck
Guy Ciarcia
TH ANNUAL
James Dashcund Eric Doherty Lynn Ebeling Gallery 14 Colin Goedecke Scott Grossman Chris Harford Rob Harvey
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH 10:00AM - 5:00PM SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Robin Hepburn James Jansma
TOUR LOCAL ARTISTS’ STUDIOS IN & AROUND HOPEWELL BOROUGH
Beth Ann Judge Joy Kreves
Start at the Hopewell Train Station: pick up maps to Artists’ Studios, Several Artist’s are exhibiting in the Train Station and Freight Shed.
Susan MacQueen Karen McLean Sean Mannix Charles McCollough Greg Merkle Thom Montanari Morpeth Contemporary Jody Olcott Grant Peterson Erika Rachel Robin Resch Eric Schultz Armando Sosa Ric Stang Sally Stang Alan Taback Emily Vickers Mayfield Williams Ellie Wyeth Ivia Sky Yavelow
hopewell_tour_des_arts
WWW.HOPEWELLTOURDESAR TS.COM
MORPETH CONTEMPORARY
Thanks to the support of All the Artists, and our sponsors that make this event happen.
TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • 28
Fall arts & EvEnts Town Topics
wine and paint studio, the best BYOB wine and paint venue in New Jersey. With our motto, “Paint. Drink. Have Fun,” we deliver a world-class experience to our painters. No art skills are necessary. Our dedicated artists will lead you stepby-step from blank canvas to a finished painting that will amaze you. Sign up for group paint classes with Pinot’s Palette Join us at our Princeton friends or make it a date Meals bike ride fundraiser. Choose from three routes for s er ious and not- s o serious cyclists. All event pro cee ds s upp or t J FC S hu nger preve nt ion pro grams including an on-site food pantr y, two mobile food pantries, and senior nutrition programs. Learn more and register online at jfcswheels4meals.org.
night. Join us at the best wine and paint franchise in the country: bring friends, snacks, and wine! 127 Village Boulevard ( Forrestal Village). (609) 285-5102; pinotspalette. com.
Princeton Symphony Orchestra
The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is thrilled Continued on Next Page
Order Your Tickets Now!
Intermission is Over! 609-570-3333 or e-ticket at www.kelseytheatre.net
MAESTRO MILANOV: Edward T. Cone Music Director Rossen Milanov conducts the PSO’s first indoor orchestral concerts since 2020 at McCarter’s Matthews Theatre this fall.
American Repertory Ballet
visit arballet.org.
let presents EMERGENCE, coming to the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center October 23-24. Tickets available through NBPAC. org. For more information,
Intermission is almost over — it’s almost time to take your seats ! Coming back in November 2021. Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road,
Kelsey Theatre at American Repertory Bal- Mercer
West Windsor. Visit Kelsey. mccc.edu for more information.
JFCS Wheels for Meals
R ide for a cause, ride to fight hunger in Mercer Cou nt y on Su nday, October 3! Join in the 1st Annual JFCS Wheels for
It is almost time to take your seats!
Kelsey Theatre announces November opening – stay tuned for more information. www.kelseytheatre.org
TOPICS
GET TS! KE TIC ROSSEN MILANOV Music Director
SIMONE PORTER
MENDELSSOHN & BEETHOVEN ROSSEN MILANOV, conductor SIMONE PORTER, violin
Sunday October 3 4pm Matthews Theatre, McCarter Theatre Center
AMERICAN REPERTORY BALLET
ARBALLET.ORG
OCTOBER 23-24, 2021 TICKETS: NBPAC.ORG
Felix MENDELSSOHN / Violin Concerto Ludwig van BEETHOVEN / Symphony No. 4
AMERICAN REPERTORY BALLET
EMERGENCE NEW BRUNSWICK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Jessie MONTGOMERY / Banner
This season-opening concert is made possible in part through the generosity of Bryn Mawr Trust Wealth Management.
ETHAN STIEFEL ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
JULIE DIANA HENCH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PHOTO: EDUARDO PATINO. NYC
ORDER TICKETS TODAY!
princetonsymphony.org
609/258-2787 McCarter Box Office
Dates, times, artists, and programs subject to change.
Continued from Previous Page
to be returning to live music per for mances in the concert hall this fall. Edward T. Cone Music Director Rossen Milanov conducts the PSO’s first indoor orchestral concerts since 2020 at McCarter’s Matthews Theatre. Maestro Milanov has created intriguing programs including works by living composers Jessie Montgomery and Evan Williams, plus concertos of Mendelssohn and Mozart, and symphonies by Beethoven and Schubert. Making guest appearances with the PSO are superb violinist Simone Porter and returning premiere pianist Shai Wosner. This year’s Holiday POPS! celebration, to be conducted by Milanov,
will also take place at McCarter. Milanov is looking forward to the return to live performances. He says, “I am very excited to be able to once again welcome music lovers to our concerts, this time in person, and to take everyone on a musical journey of renewal, healing, and discovery.” Fall Concerts: Mendelssohn & Beethoven: Sunday, October 3, 4 p.m., McCarter Theatre Center – Matthews Theatre; Rossen Milanov, conductor, Simone Porter, violin; Jessie Montgomery / Banner; Felix Mendelssohn / Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64; Ludwig van Beethoven / Symphony No. 4 in B-flat Major, Op. 60. Wos ner Plays Moz ar t :
T hu r s day, Novemb er 4, 7:30 p.m., McCarter Theatre Center – Mat t hews Theatre; Rossen Milanov, conductor, Shai Wosner, piano; Evan Williams / The Dream Deferred; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart / Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 15 in B-flat Major, K. 450; Franz Schubert / Symphony No. 4, Tragic. Holiday POPS!: Tuesday, December 14, 7:30 p.m., McCarter Theatre Center – Matthews Theatre; Rossen Milanov, conductor. Seasonal favorites and treasured melodies of the season. Get tickets at princetonsymphony.org or by calling the McCarter box office at (609) 258-2787.
Sunflower Glass Studio
Creators of fused, beveled
and stained glass as windows and unique gift. Visit our open studio Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 12-5 p.m. 877 Sergeantsville Road, Stockton. (609) 397-1535; SunflowerGlassStudio.com.
REFINED INTERIORS
ONLINE www.towntopics.com
Princeton | 609 921-2827 | eastridgedesign.com
SUNFLOWER GLASS STUDIO
Pinot’s Palette Princeton
127 Village Blvd Princeton, NJ 08540 609.285.5102 princeton@pinotspalette.com www.pinotspalette.com
Princeton’s Best Night Out!
Creators of fused, beveled, and stained glass as windows and unique gifts Visit our open studio M-Th 11-6 and Sat-Sun 12-5 VOTE FOR US - BEST NIGHT OUT
Fall
TOWNTOPICS.COM
FOR PRINCETON
Wheels
As the leaves change & descend upon our downtown, the Square becomes more beautiful with each day. Take in the cooler weather as you walk, shop, dine & enjoy live music all season long!
MEALS
LIVE
Music
ON THE GREEN
Delight in the sounds of an eclectic mix of musicians Saturday afternoons this fall from 12PM – 2PM!
2021
SUNDAYS
This October, spend your Sundays rocking through the decades! Join us for live performances featuring the hits of a different decade.
10/3
Strictly 60s 12PM - 2PM Joy & Rob with The Beagles 3PM - 5PM
10/10
The Sensational Soul Cruisers 12PM - 3PM
10/17
The Nerds 12PM - 3PM
10/24
Some Assembly Required 12PM - 3PM
SCAN ME
877 Sergeantsville Road, Stockton, NJ. 609-397-1535 • SunflowerGlassStudio.com
Please visit our website, scan the QR code & Download the Palmer Square App for more information!
29 • TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Fall Arts & Events
TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • 30
S ports
Blending High Emotions with Sharp Execution, PU Football Tops Lehigh 32-0 in Season Opener
H
aving not played a game since beating Penn 28-7 on November 23, 2019 in Philadelphia, emotions were running high for the Princeton University football team as it finally returned to action by playing at Lehigh last Saturday in its season opener. While Princeton head coach Bob Surace appreciated that enthusiasm, he cautioned his player to not get carried away. “You could tell that as we went from camp mode to game week mode, their energy was just terrific,” said Surace. “We have a leadership group, I talked to them and I talked to the team and said we want to be passionate and emotional. But if we are so emotional that we are not doing our responsibility, that defeats the purpose.” The Tigers achieved their purpose, rolling to a 32-0 win over Lehigh before a crowd of 7,050 at Goodman Stadium. “I thought we balanced the passion, energy, and emotion with doing our jobs, doing what we are supposed to do,” said Surace. Princeton took care of business from the outset against the Mountain Hawks, going on a 10-play, 75-yard scoring march that ended with a 13-yard touchdown run by senior star and co-captain Collin Eaddy. After the defense stopped Lehigh on a three-and-out, Princeton put together another long drive of 63 yards on eight plays that culminated on a 34-yard touchdown pass from Cole Smith to Andrei Iosivas to go up 13-0 and never looked back on the way to the rout. “I thought we executed really well in practice,” said Surace. “Until you do it against an opponent, you just don’t know. So to see us get those good plays going was a really good feeling. It
is ‘hey we are back and we are executing the way we did in practice.’” In reflecting on the sharp execution on both sides of the ball, Surace praised his players with showing a dogged resolve over the last 20 months. “Our players since March 10, 2020 have not skipped a beat from a workout and learning perspective,” said Surace. “A lot of it is due to each position has a fourth or fifth year senior who just took command of his position room. During that time, instead of feeling sorry for themselves, they knew eventually we would get chance to play. They did the best they could under those circumstances to get better. That is a credit to them.” Senior quarterback and co-captain Cole Smith made the most of his chance to play Saturday as he got his first career start and proceeded to compete 30-of41 passes for 412 yards and three touchdowns. “When I told the guys on Thursday the direction we were going, I said to Cole this is as good a camp all around as any quarterback we have had,” said Surace. “The other guys have played so well that he needed to. They pushed each other in a friendly, competitive way. It was his entire body of work. We knew he was a good athlete. He has done a good job in some backup duties in previous years, running the ball and he had six or seven throws in his career and he has done that in practice. It is his ability to command the offense, he doesn’t make mistakes.” That command was on display Saturday as Smith looked sharp despite having to deal with some different defensive schemes employed by the Mountain Hawks.
“Lehigh is not only a very challenging defense but they scrapped what they did the first two weeks and gave us a completely different look,” said Surace. “A quarterback could easily have blown a few circuits. In Cole’s case, he just made the right protections, calls and reads. He handled that part of it, that adjustment like a four-year starting veteran. Our defense is pretty good and he threw the ball in tight windows all camp. Chad [Kanoff] and Quinn [Epperly] especially have had record-breaking completion percentages for us in the past. He has had higher completion percentages in this camp than anybody we have had.” Smith also has some good receivers as targets in a trio of seniors Jacob Birmelin, Andrei Iosivas, and Dylan Classi. Birmelin had eight catches for 139 yards and a touchdown against Lehigh while Iosivas had four receptions for 117 yards and two TDs and Classi made four catches for 40 yards. “We took some shots, we hit some deep balls,” said Surace. “Birm had a couple of underneath throws where he made a number of guys miss and got yards after catch, Classi did that a couple of times. It was really good to see them finish and play as well as they did.” The steady Eaddy led the ground attack as usual, gaining 70 yards with one touchdown on 16 carries. He also had two receptions for 18 yards. “Collin has been doing it for a while, you see how well he ran,” said Surace. “I thought his ability to catch the ball and make plays as a receiver and his pass protection stood out equally as much as his running. He did the little things that maybe if you are not a coach or a running back who
Town Topics a Princeton tradition! ®
est. 1946
is watching the game, you might not notice. He was incredible in those other areas that you hope a veteran running back is. They gave us some new looks and he was awesome.” The Tiger defense was awesome, holding Lehigh to a net 0 yards rushing and 141 yards passing. “They have some really strong backs that we have known about for a while and we recruited,” said Surace. “Those guys are really good. I thought we clogged up the holes and we tackle very well. We got them into some adverse third downs where they had to throw the ball. I thought our pass rush when they were going to throw intermediate to deep, we were in their face every time.” There were a number of standouts for the Tigers on that side of the ball. “Sam Wright had a heckuva game; Cole Aubrey might be a surprise but he has practiced like that since day one of camp so it is not a surprise to us,” said Surace. “JT [Jeremiah Tyler] had a pass breakup on the first play, he was his usual self. I thought for our corners [Matthew Winston, Delan Stallworth], that was the best we have tackled. We attacked screens and things like that. We were really physical at DB.” While Princeton’s allaround performance against Lehigh was impressive, Surace know his team needs to be even sharper when it hosts Stetson (2-0) on September 25 in its home opener. “Stetson played amazing through the first two games, they are winning by 45 points,” said Surace of the Hatters, who defeated Warner 54-14 and Ave Maria 49-16 to start their 2021 campaign. “They are coming off a bye so they are going to have two
JUNCTION BARBER SHOP
33 Princeton-Hightstown Rd Ellsworth’s Center (Near Train Station)
799-8554
— WE BUY — BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS Also Buying: Antiques, Collectibles, Jewelry, Postcards, Ephemera, Pottery, Prints, Paintings, Old Glass, etc. ESTATE CONTENTS
609-658-5213
S P R I N G 2 01 8
PRINCETON MAGAZINE
PRINCETON MAGAZINE
PRINCETON MAGAZINE
F E B R UA RY 2 01 8
S U M M E R 2 01 8
Chasing Light:
S E P T E M B E R 2 01 8
Wendy Kopp
White House photographer Amanda Lucidon documents Michelle Obama, PU Class of ’85
How Princeton played a role in Teach for America and Teach for All
Patrick Kennedy is at home in New Jersey
SEPTEMBER 2018
SUMMER 2018
SPRING 2018
FEBRUARY 2018
Whole Earth carries a wide selection of locally grown produce from the Garden State’s finest organic growers. During the summer, we get daily deliveries of local organic produce. Stop in to sample the bounty of New Jersey’s organic farms.
since hosting Yale on November 16, 2019. “We didn’t go into the stadium to practice until midway through camp,” said Surace. “Classi came over to me and said I just love this stadium, I am so glad you brought us in here today. The guys will be excited to be at home, to be in our stadium, run out of our tunnel, and be together on our home field.” —Bill Alden
Please contact us to make sure you keep receiving Princeton Magazine. PRINCETON MAGAZINE
Organic Garden State
weeks to prepare for us. The biggest challenge for us from week one to week two is that is the week we should make a jump on some things that might not show up in the box score but technically we weren’t as proficient as you would like to be. If we can show those improvements, that will be very pleasing to as coaches in terms of what we are doing.” In any event, the Tigers will be pleased to finally be playing at Princeton Stadium for their first home game
Downsizing/Moving? Call Us.
Tues-Fri: 10am-6pm; Sat 8:30am-3:30pm
WE•BRING•YOU•THE•BEST•OF•THE
STEADY EADDY: Princeton University football player Collin Eaddy carries the ball in a 2019 game. Last Saturday, senior running back and co-captain Eaddy rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries as Princeton defeated Lehigh 32-0 in the season opener as it played its first game since 2019 after the 2020 season was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. The Tigers host Stetson (2-0) in their home opener on September 25. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
TERESA AZARIO MOMO: CAPTURING A MOTHER’S LOVE THROUGH FOOD U.S. AIR FORCE RESERVE TURNS 70 SETTING THE TABLE WITH MOTTAHEDEH AND WILDFLOWERS THE ORIGINAL QUAKER SETTLEMENT IN PRINCETON A MONUMENT TO GOLF VACATION HOMES BIKE, HIKE, AND RAFT THE LEHIGH GORGE
PM_CVR Feb2018.indd 1
360 NASSAU STREET (AT HARRISON) PRINCETON
P R I N C E T O N ’ S N AT U R A L F O O D S G R O C E RY F O R 5 1 Y E A R S
1/19/18 4:26:28 PM
PM_CVR Spring2018.indd 1
3/23/18 10:03:49 AM
PM_CVR September2018.indd 1
One-Year Subscription: $10 | Two-Year Subscription: $15 609.924.5400 ext. 30 subscriptions@witherspoonmediagroup.com princetonmagazine.com
8/15/18 9:52 AM
Madison Curry has a lot on her plate this fall for the Princeton University women’s soccer team. Junior defender Cur r y helps hold the fort along the back line while also making frequent forays upfield to spark the Tiger attack. “I am just doing what the coaches tell me to do,” said Curry, a native of Coto de Caza, Calif., who was a firstteam All-Ivy League player in 2019 as a freshman when she had two assists. “Thankfully I have a really good group of girls who have my back through and through and I am given freedom. I am trying to make the biggest positive impact on and off the field. This season that means I go up more and score and hopefully get more in the back of the net.” Last Thursday against No. 23 Hofstra, Curry was racing all over the field in her hot pink cleats but her efforts went for naught as No.
22 Princeton fell 2-0 to suffer its first loss of the season after a 5-0-1 start. “We knew coming into this game that their top four were really good and athletic,” said Curry. “They have gone through the Iv y League and they have done a very good job against every team. They come out here and they have a game plan and they stick to it very well. We faced a lot of challenges that we hadn’t on previous games.” Princeton did a good job of putting pressure on the Hofstra defense but just couldn’t finish. “We need to capitalize on all of our chances, just because we did have so many,” said Curry, reflecting on a night where she had two of the 11 shots generated by Princeton. “A lot of credit to our team, we do show a lot of grit throughout each game. Unfor tunately this game just didn’t go our way. We
are looking forward to connecting passes into the final third and hopefully finishing on the chances that we have.” Having 2020 season canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, the Tigers are looking to make the most of this fall. “The Ivy League was one of the only leagues that did not compete in the spring this year,” said Curry. “I think our mindset coming into this game and coming into this season is to not take anything for granted and play every game like it is our last because we just don’t know what is going to happen.” In taking that approach, Princeton has demonstrated a grit that has seen it press forward to the last moment in every game. “The thing that I am most proud of and grateful for with this team is our mentality,” said Curry. “We never give up even until t he final whistle I
know we saw that against Rutgers [a come-from-behind 4-3 win on September 9] and that paid off in our favor. Unfortunately today, it didn’t. It had just been over 700 days since our last competition coming into the season so we are just warming up.” P r i nce ton h e ad coach Sean Driscoll acknowledged that Hofstra provided tough competition for his squad. “That is a very, very good team, it is a ver y wellcoached team,” said Driscoll. “They are seasoned veterans, there are a lot of graduate students on that team. They play a very complicated style to deal with, they are very efficient in front of goal. They have done it all season, they have beaten every team in the Ivy League.” While the result against the Pride may have been disappointing, Driscoll had no qualms about the effort he got from his players in defeat. “ T h e k i d s ar e r el e ntless, they had a great result against Georgetow n [1-1 tie on September 5] and then Rutgers. We have been a second half team all season. We never stop, we never quit. They are a resilient group. That is a setback against an incredible team, their only loss was against Penn State. To me they are a top 15 team without question, if not higher.” Curry has been making an incredible contribution to the Tigers this fall. “Maddie is a special player, she has got a skill set that is very, very unique,” said Driscoll of Curry who has scored one goal so far this season.
“Not many teams have a playmaking wide back. She is tremendous. She gets up and down the field, she defends, and she attacks. She is vital to the success of the team and we are grateful that we have her here. I think she is going to continue to get better and better. She is a wonderful player.” Another key to the success of Princeton has been its positive mindset. “I am proud of these kids, it is a very special group of kids,” said Driscoll. “The camaraderie is great, the support is great. They have a great attitude. I have been around a lot of teams and this one is unique in that sense.” In starting the season with a six-game unbeaten streak, the Tigers served notice that they are a formidable team. “We have a tough schedule and we haven’t played in two years and all of a sudden here we are competing against really good teams and winning a number of games,” said Driscoll. “If you said to me before the season that you would be 5-1-1 with that schedule, I would say I take it. I felt we were very good against Georgetown and probably could have had a win. We had a m iracu lous game against Rutgers and tonight they were just very good. They did a very good job against us. I think overall, the 5-1-1 start after two
years off and no competition, you really couldn’t ask for much more than that overall.” With Princeton starting Ivy League play by hosting Yale (1-7) on September 25, the Tigers are primed for a big conference run. “The league is very strong and there are a lot of good teams,” said Driscoll, whose team improved to 6-1-1 with a 4-0 win at Delaware last Sunday in its final tune-up before getting into league play. “It is always going to be a dogfight. We have got some really good teams in our league but I like our group. We have got some kids coming back from injury shortly here which will be helpful. There is a lot of depth, they work extraordinarily hard. I think ultimately the character of this team is what is going to shine through.” Curry, for her part, believes that Princeton has what it takes to shine in Ivy competition. “We are all super excited to go into league play, obviously the goal is to win the league,” said Curry. “We are confident that we can; we have all of the ability and opportunity to win the league. We have to take each game and each obstacle and hopefully overcome them and then win the Ivy championship and get into the NCAA tournament.” —Bill Alden
Nelson Glass & Aluminum Co. We replace “FOGGY” Insulated Glass
741 Alexander Rd, Princeton • 924-2880
SPICY CURRY: Princeton University women’s soccer player Madison Curry goes after the ball in recent action. Senior defender Curry helped Princeton post a 4-0 win at Delaware last Sunday. The Tigers, now 6-1-1, start Ivy League play by hosting Yale on September 25. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
We now serve gluten-free pizza and pasta!
Open Daily 339 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ 08540
Featuring gifts that are distinctly Princeton!
www.princetonmagazinestore.com
31 • TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Curry’s Versatility Helps PU Women’s Soccer Start 6-1-1, No. 22 Tigers Primed for Ivy League Opener Against Yale
TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • 32
PU Sports Roundup
topping No. 10 Pepperdine 14-9. Maloney had three goals against Loyola Marymount and added two in the win over Pepperdine. Princeton, now 10-2, hosts Wagner and Navy on September 25.
Princeton Field Hockey Routs Boston University PU Women’s Volleyball Beth Yeager had a huge game as the 19th-ranked Defeats Temple 3-1 Princeton University field hockey team defeated visiting Boston University 7-0 at Bedford Field last Sunday. Freshman striker Yeager tallied three goals and two assists and was later named the Ivy League Offensive Player of the Week. Princeton, who improved to 2-3 with the win, plays at Penn on September 24 in its Ivy League opener and then hosts Rutgers on September 26.
Tiger Men’s Water Polo Goes 3-0 on California Swing
Keller Maloney starred as the No. 11 Princeton University men’s water polo team defeated No. 13 UC Irvine 1210 in overtime last Sunday to wrap up a California swing. Junior Maloney tallied four goals in the contest as Princeton rallied from a late 10-8 deficit to pull out the win. A day earlier, the Tigers defeated No. 17 L oyola Mar ymount 17-10 before
Sparked by Elena Montgomery, the Princeton University women’s volleyball team topped Temple 3-1(2522, 23-25, 25-20, 25-21) last Saturday in Philadelphia. Junior Montgomery has a team-high 20 kills to help the Tigers improve to 6-2. Princeton starts Ivy League action by hosting Penn on September 24.
Princeton Men’s Golf Takes 4th at Cornell Invitational
Carson Levit led the way as the Princeton University men’s golf team tied for fourth at the Cornell Invitational, which wrapped up last Monday at Watchung Valley Golf Club. Sophomore Levit, making his collegiate debut, carded a one-over 143 in the tworound event to tie for ninth individually. In the team standings, Princeton finished at 12-over (580) with Temple winning the event at a two-under 566.
The Tigers are next in action when they compete in the MacDonald Cup from September 25-26 at the Yale Golf Course in Hew Haven, Conn.
Tiger Men’s Tennis Competes at Alabama Event
With its doubles teams providing highlights, the Princeton University men’s tennis wrapped up play on the third and final day of the Alabama Four-In-The-Fall Tournament at the Tuscaloosa Tennis Center last Sunday. “It was a good weekend of competition and nice to see nine of our 12 players compete,” said Princeton head coach Billy Pate. “There were a lot of takeaways, especially for the younger players. We had a few matches slip out of our hands but it was the first college event back for many of the guys — and it was evident in some cases. We’ll clean those areas up for next week-
end at UVA as we look forward to continued challenges against strong opponents.” Seniors Karl Poling and Damian Rodriguez were named to the All-Tournament Team in doubles. The duo topped Enzo Aguiard and Filip Planinsek of Alabama 6-3 to wrap up play on Sunday. The Tiger doubles tandem of senior Bill Duo and sophomore Ben Smith also earned a win on the final day of competition, defeating Alabama’s Joao Ferreira and Juan Martin 6-4. In singles action, No. 101 Poling defeated Alabama’s German Samofalov 5-7, 6-4, 1-0 (10-4) while Rodriguez earned a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Juan Martin of the Crimson Tide. In upcoming action, Princeton will be competing in the UVA Fall Invitational from September 24-26 in Charlottesville, Va.
HALO PUB From 11 am
Espresso
9 Hulfish Street, Palmer Square
HALO PUB Ice Cream To 11 pm Wells Tree & Landscape, Inc 609-430-1195 Wellstree.com
Taking care of Princeton’s trees Local family owned business for over 40 years
Specialists
2nd & 3rd Generations
MFG., CO.
609-452-2630
A. Pennacchi & Sons Co. Established in 1947
MASON CONTRACTORS RESTORE-PRESERVE-ALL MASONRY
Mercer County's oldest, reliable, experienced firm. We serve you for all your masonry needs.
BRICK~STONE~STUCCO NEW~RESTORED Simplest Repair to the Most Grandeur Project, our staff will accommodate your every need!
Call us as your past generations did for over 72 years!
Complete Masonry & Waterproofing Services
Paul G. Pennacchi, Sr., Historical Preservationist #5. Support your community businesses. Princeton business since 1947.
609-394-7354 paul@apennacchi.com
AHEAD OF THE FIELD: Princeton University men’s soccer player Francis Akomeah-Sirleaf dribbles upfield in recent action. Last Wednesday, sophomore defender Akomeah-Sirleaf tallied a goal to help Princeton defeat Fairfield 3-0 and improve to 2-2. Walker Gillespie and Daniel Diaz Bonilla also scored goals in the victory. The Tigers host Penn State on September 25 and St. John’s on September 28. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
New Original Artwork by Sean Carney at A Store by Princeton Magazine From the shore to the city, wood stain artist Sean Carney brings new life to familiar New Jersey landscapes.
W E S TM I N S T E R CO N S E RVATO RY OF MUSIC
A music school
Visit princetonmagazinestore.com to purchase.
in the heart of Princeton WESTMINSTER CONSERVATORY OFFERS MUSICAL INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES Sign up for 3 lessons and get 1 free!
RIDER.EDU/CONSERVATORY
www.princetonmagazinestore.com
Olivia Weir and her teammates on the Princeton High field hockey team were determined to set the tone early as they hosted WW/P-South last Friday. “We made it a pact from the beginning that we were going to come out with intensity and we wanted to be first to every ball,” said senior star and Rutgers-bound Weir, a native of South Africa. “We wanted to put goals on the scoreboard soon on and we did that. We played well as a team. We were working together, we came together and we executed our goals.” PHS achieved that goal as Weir and fellow senior Erin Cooke each found the back of the cage in the first 10 minutes of the contest and PHS never looked back, rolling to a 7-0 win and improving to 3-0. “We are trying to do a lot of passing and working together because that is how we are able to beat defenders,” said Weir. “It is also just talking. That is what we have really been focusing on, communicating and just building that team chemistry.” In Weir’s view, PHS has developed that special chemistry. “We have been playing throughout the summer which has been great,” said Weir. “I think we are really a strong-knit group of girls.” While Weir is the squad’s go-to finisher, having tallied 12 goals in the Tigers’ first three outings, she sees her scoring prowess as a group effort. “I try to be first to every ball and listen to my teammates,” said Weir. “They are often helping me to see if there is someone in front of the goal and should I look for a shot. I couldn’t do it without them. They are the ones that get the ball to me. I wouldn’t be able to do it without them, they are amazing.” As Weir looks to produce a big senior season and get ready for the rigors of Division I college field hockey at Rutgers, she has fine-tuned her conditioning. “I have worked on speed and being quick,” added Weir. “Agility has been a big thing. Last year I played center mid, this year I am playing center forward so that is definitely a change. Delaney [Keegan] is feeding me the balls and we work really well together.” With PHS playing so well in the early going, Weir believes it could be a banner season for the Tigers. “We definitely have high
hopes,” said Weir. “We have been working so well together and we are excited to see where it goes. We have so much potential, it is looking really good.” PHS head coach Heather Serverson liked the way her squad got off to a good start against WW/P-S. “That was one of our main goals, control the game, set the tone and score two goals right away,” said Serverson. “That was specifically the number we had in mind. We had the nice passing game going. We got in behind the defense and we were ready to score.” The Tiger forward line has been making life tough for opposing defenses as PHS has outscored its foes by a total of 23-0 in its first three games. “There is a lot of familiarity because they play together most of the year now,” said Serverson. “It is just really coming into its own right now, it is even better than it was at the start of preseason. If we continue playing like that, we are going to be unstoppable.” Ser verson credits Weir with making her teammates better, the hallmark of a superior performer. “Olivia is a great player but she is also a great teammate, she will be the first to pass the ball to somebody else,” asserted Serverson of Weir, who also had an asset in the win over the Pirates. “It is just so nice because it is really helping the other girls. They are watching her but then also contributing too beside her which means a lot to them because they are playing with such a good player who is going to play D-1. It is ‘I can do this too’; it is bringing up the confidence level of the whole team.” The other girls are contributing as senior star defender Grace Rebak chipped in a goal and two assists against WW/P-S to get on the scoresheet along with Weir and Cooke. “It is definitely a team effort,” said Serverson.“Players all over the field have the ability to score and they haven’t really stepped up to do that yet because we really haven’t had the need. We don’t have to depend on one or two players.” The PHS defense has also stepped up, not yielding a goal yet this fall. “They are solid, they have done a great job of communicating,” said Serverson “They have really helped overall with the team press,
Available for Lunch & Dinner Mmm..Take-Out 41 Leigh Avenue, Princeton www.tortugasmv.com
Events • Parties • Catering (609) 924-5143
communicating from behind. So hopefully just a lot fewer balls get through. We have been working on that a lot on that press. They have done a good job from behind, making sure that everyone is on the same page and the play developing down towards them is easier to manage.” In Serverson’s view, starting the season with an 8-0 win over perennial power Allentown on September 9 was a harbinger of great things to come. “That was amazing for everybody, we just clicked,” said Serverson. “They are typically one of our rivals so we were really up for that game too. It means a lot, scoring eight goals on A llentow n and keeping them from scoring any. As long as we stay consistent, keep improving, moving forward, and jelling as a unit, I don’t see any reason why we can’t have a very successful season.” Weir, for her part, is confident that PHS will continue tasting success as her final high school campaign unfolds. “We are just taking it one day at a time; we know we have so much potential and if we just keep on working hard, the future looks really good,” said Weir. “It is so weird to have one more year left, it is bittersweet. It is such a great group of girls and I am just so excited to continue to play with them one last time.” —Bill Alden
33 • TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Weir Continues Brilliant Start to Senior Campaign, Scoring 5 Goals as PHS Field Hockey Tops WW/P-South
HIGH FIVE: Princeton High field hockey player Olivia Weir controls the ball against WW/P-South last Friday. Senior star and Rutgers-bound Weir tallied five goals in the contest to help PHS prevail 7-0 and improve to 3-0. The Tigers host Steinert on September 22 before playing at Hamilton West on September 24 and at Hightstown on September 27. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
SPACE FOR LEASE OFFICE & MEDICAL
MONTGOMERY COMMONS
Suites Available: 830, 1006, 1660 & 2793 SF (+/-) ATTIC STEP ACCESS
• Prestigious Princeton mailing address T-STAT
• Built to suit tenant spaces with private bathroom, kitchenette & separate utilities • Premier Series suites with upgraded flooring, counter tops, cabinets & lighting available • 219 Parking spaces available on-site with handicap accessibility • VERIZON FIOS AVAILABLE & high-speed internet access
15’
ELECTRICAL PANEL
CLOSET
15’ RECEPTION AREA
OFFICE
OFFICE
OFFICE
10’-8”
8’
9’-5”
9’-5”
11’
SUITE 221 | 830 SF (+/-)
Route 206 & Applegate Dr | Princeton, NJ
908.874.8686 | LarkenAssociates.com Immediate Occupancy | Brokers Protected No warranty or representation, express or implied, is made to the accuracy of the information herein and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of rental or other conditions, withdrawal without notice and to any special listing conditions, imposed by our principals and clients.
TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • 34
Displaying Competitive Fire, Offensive Skill, Hun Girls’ Soccer Rallies for 2-2 Draw with PDS With the Hun School girls’ soccer team trailing Princeton Day School 2-0 at halftime last Wednesday, it had reason to be discouraged. After all, Hun fell 6-1 and 6-0 to PDS in two meetings last fall in an abbreviated season which saw the Raiders go 0-4-1. But Hun head coach Jenn Barrett urged her players to keep pressing forward as she spoke to them at halftime. “We came out a lit tle
tentative and we told them how much they should believe in each other, play with confidence, play our game, pass around, and don’t panic,” said Barrett. “The 2-0 lead is the most dangerous lead in soccer. I said the next goal is going to determine this game and we are going to get it.” Taking Barrett’s message to heart, Hun tallied a pair of unanswered goals to pull out a 2-2 draw in the clash of local rivals.
MAKING HAY: Hun School girls’ soccer player Riley Hayes goes after the ball against Princeton Day School last Wednesday. Hayes scored a late goal in the contest as Hun rallied from a 2-0 halftime deficit to pull out a 2-2 tie. On Saturday, junior midfielder Hayes tallied three goals to help the Raiders defeat Mercersburg Academy (Pa.) and improve to 2-1-1. Hun plays at the George School (Pa.) on September 22 before hosting WW/P-South on September 25. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
Five minutes into the second half, the Raiders got their first goal when Mackenzie Turner converted a sweet feed from Tessa Falcone. “It was all hard work and gr it w ith the fight from Mackenzie and the fight from Olivia,” said Barrett. With just over 11 minutes remaining in regulation, Hun knotted the contest on a beautiful curling free kick by junior midfielder Riley Hayes that flew over the PDS goalie into the back of the net. “Riley played great, she had a lot of marking responsibilities and she controlled the center of the field the last 20 minutes,” said Barrett of Hayes who tallied three goals last Saturday the Raiders defeated Mercersburg Academy (Pa.) in improving to 2-1-1. “She is extremely competitive. She was not gassed, she is the person who wants the ball in those moments. She has that competitive greatness.” A trio of defenders, senior Kiki Maurer, junior Tooni Olaleye, and junior Tatum D’Apolito displayed some competitive fire along the back line. “I was super happy with Kiki in the back; she is not a defender, she is an outside mid and she is an athlete,” said Barrett. “She w ill do any t hing for her team, no questions asked. Tooni was amazing, she is also not a defender. She plays up top naturally but she will do anything she can to help us. She had a cramp and within two minutes, she said put me back in. Tatum was super impressive, she is new this year, she is a junior transfer from Hopewell. She played outside back.” With Hun playing at the George School (Pa.) on September 22 before hosting WW/P-South on September 25, Barrett hopes her players can bottle the brand of soccer they played in the second half against PDS. “It is believing in themselves and believing in each other because as soon as we got that confidence, we were passing around them and they didn’t know what to do,” said Barrett. “PDS is always a great team to play, we knew they had some good players. We have just really come together; it is a new team this year.” —Bill Alden
Battling to a 2-2 Draw Against Hun, PDS Girls’ Soccer Learns Key Lessons Having cruised to routs in its first two games this fall, the Princeton Day School girls’ soccer team appeared to be headed to another comfortable win as it hosted the Hun School last Wednesday. Getting goals from sophomore standouts Grace Romano and Adriana Salzano, PDS built a 2-0 lead over Hun by halftime. “I think the opening five or 10 minutes we were a little slow; we haven’t played a team with as much intensity as they have so we were very reactionary,” said PDS first-year head coach Chris Pettit, whose squad had defeated Hill School (Pa.) 5-1 on September 11 and the George School (Pa.) 9-0 on September 14 to start its 2021 campaign. “Af ter 10 minutes, we started to realize that once we pass and move and we play our game, we grew into the game. From there, I thought we had the upper hand in the first half. We scored a couple of great goals, exactly what we have been working on.” But in the second half, Hun maintained its intensity, tallying two unanswered goals as the local rivals ended up playing to a 2-2 draw. While the Panthers were disappointed to see the win slip from their grasp, Pettit viewed the game as a good e arly s e as on me as ur ing
stick. “We needed a game like this to test us and find out where we are at and I think there was definitely some learning of what we need to do in terms of playing against a big, fast, physical team who keeps that intensity up,” said Pettit. “I learned a lot in this game about what our strengths are and areas that we need to work on. We are going to play other fast-paced, intense games as they go through the fall. The lesson that I hope we get from today is that when we get the ball down and we pass and move, it negates how fast or intense the other team plays. We are in control.” It has been a learning experience as Pettit has taken the helm of the program, succeeding the highly successful Pat Trombetta, who guided PDS to eight state Prep B titles (2008, 2010, 2014-2019) and one Mercer County Tournament crown (2013). “It has been fun, it has been very different,” said Pe t t i t , w h o p r e v i o u s l y coached at the NJ Rush for eight years where he worked with some PDS players. “We are playing a different style, we are playing a different formation so it has been a lot of fun to try and get that message across.” The Panther players have been responding well to
Pettit’s message. “T he girls have really bought into it,” asserted Pettit, whose team fell 2-1 to Peddie last Saturday in moving to 2-1-1 and will play at Lawrenceville on September 22 before hosting Notre Dame on September 25 and WW/P-North on September 27. “It has been a transition for them, but they have really been phenomenal in terms of understanding the formation and the possession. There were some times today where we went a bit more long ball. It is a mindset that we need to keep working on.” Going forward, Pettit will be looking for PDS to work on getting better at both ends of the pitch. “I was a defender by trade so defensive shape and structure is important for me,” said Pettit. “We got beat on that first goal because they were attacking down the right and all four of my defenders were inside. So when they crossed deep, they had two players open. We can’t turn around and be surprised that people are there, we can’t have that type of thing. We also need to work on the movement of the front four to combine and create more chances because we didn’t do enough possession today. You saw it in a couple of the goals and some of the chances we created. If we do that more, we are going to create more of those.” —Bill Alden
Bare Windows??!!
DESIGN. EXPERTISE. STYLE. 195 Nassau Street, Suite 25, Princeton NJ 08542 609.977.5872 • www.fredahoward.design
EYE ON THE BALL: Princeton Day School girls’ soccer player Adriana Salzano controls the ball against Hun last Wednesday. Sophomore standout forward Salzano scored a goal in the contest as the local rivals played to a 2-2 draw. PDS, which fell 2-1 to Peddie last Saturday in moving to 2-1-1, plays at Lawrenceville on September 22 before hosting Notre Dame on September 25 and WW/P-North on September 27. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
Todd Smith saw a lot of potential and great depth in his Hun School football team through the summer and preseason, but couldn’t exactly be sure what the Raiders would show in their season opener against a new opponent. “Preseason has been great,” said Hun head coach Smith, who is in his eighth season guiding the program. “The energy at practice has been great. Unfortunately we lost our scrimmage because of the flood and then we lost a couple days because of the flood, but the kids been resilient and they bounce back and they’ve been showing up every day working really hard. There’s a good energy amongst the group. We feel good about it.” Smith and the Raiders feel even better about their season outlook after defeating the visiting Brunswick School (Conn.) 31-14 last Saturday. After falling behind early, Hun took a 10-7 lead into halftime and then pulled away in the second half thanks to controlling the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. “We had a lot of positive things and we came out with the win, but yet there’s a lot of teaching that can be done off the film,” said Smith. “There’s still a lot of room to grow. There’s a high ceiling.” Hun continues its new look schedule when it hosts Salisbury School (Conn.) on September 25. Brunswick and Salisbury are part of the New England Prep School League that Hun joined this year to fill weekends outside of Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) play that now includes just Blair, Hill, and Peddie. The Raiders also will play Suffield Academy (Conn.), Cheshire Academy (Conn.), St. Frances Academy (Md.), and Wyoming Seminary (Pa.) in their new league. “We’re excited about it,” said Smith. “I feel pretty confident saying this is the toughest schedule we’ve ever had on paper. We’re playing a lot of likeminded schools with four-plus postgrads, out s t a nd i ng reput at ions and outstanding cultures so we’re excited to see how we match up. We’ll go out there and get good film for our kids and let them show what they can do.” The season opener was the first look at the new competition and this year’s Raiders team in action. Marco Lainez III, the junior quarterback in his second season starting at Hun, was efficient completing 11 of 12 passes for 167 yards and a touchdown. Lainez also led the team in rushing with 106 yards on 10 carries. “Marco coming back, and it being his second year in the program with the offense, he has really solidified a leadership role,” said Smith. “And we have some outstanding skill position players. Owen Anderson coming back as a post grad for us was huge, and Ben Romano and Tyler Jameson at the skill positions. We feel really blessed to have a lot of familiar faces at practice
every day.” Anderson, a University of Illinois commit at tight end, hauled in a team-high three catches, including Lainez’s one touchdown pass. Ahmad Dixon is the top returning running back after he ran for more than 300 yards in four games last year. He rushed 10 times for 66 yards and a touchdown Saturday. The backfield gets even deeper with newcomers J.T. Goodman and Kamar Archie, a highly touted freshman f rom Ew ing. O wen Wafle returns and while he could make a bigger impact on defense, he can make an impact at fullback as well. Hun added more weapons with jack-of-all-trades Dante Barone and post grad Jake Lezzer. “Our new kids have been great,” said Smith. “We’ve re a l ly s t r u ck g old w it h a lot of these kids, and they’ve come in and just really bonded with our kids. We’re all headed in the same direction. It’s a lot of ‘we’ and not so much ‘me.’ The kids are really working hard for each other and feeding off each other’s tempo and momentum that we’re creating every day at practice. They’re picking each other up, they’re challenging each other, they’re making each other better.” Goodman had two catches for 37 yards, and rushed eight times for 54 yards and a touchdown. Barone had a pair of catches for 31 yards. Sean Childs ran five times for 36 yards and a touchdown. Hun stayed with its run game and mixed in playaction pass even as it rallied from the early deficit. “We told the kids up front no matter what happens we were going to stick with the game plan,” said Smith. “We fell down pretty quick and then we battled back. At halftime, it was 10-7 and we really just wanted to establish a tone for the physicality of the season with the run game. We thought we did a good job of that and in the second half we really took over the line of scrimmage.” Will McManus gave Hun the 10-7 lead on a 42-yard field goal late in the second quarter. The kicker gives the Raiders another offensive weapon. He also punted twice with a long of 52 yards, and the defense did the rest. Childs and Jake Lezzer recorded interceptions to end Brunswick possessions. “We dominated both sides of the line of scrimmage,” said Smith. “We limited
them to eight plays on offense in the second half. We totally dominated the time of possession, field position and we capitalized on a couple turnovers. Two interceptions on their end gave us good field position and we turned it into points.” The offensive line features returners Jacob Allen, Jake Bingham, Greyson Brockriede, and David Seigel back. Hun has a strong core to build around, plus brought in several promising new pieces. The result is a team that has talent top to bottom and is anxious to show it. “The prep school thing kind of goes in cycles,” said Smith. “Some years you have a lot of newcomers and some years you don’t have a lot of newcomers. This year we have a lot of kids coming back. We return four of the five offensive linemen and we have a lot of good depth there. We really like the offensive and defensive line.” The defensive side of the ball boasts strength and d e p t h w i t h p l ay m a ke r s across the field, and will be aiming to get the ball back to its potent offense. The same key that has made Hun’s football teams in the past so successful is present again with this group. “We’re always looking for special kids,” said Smith. “Our special kid in our offense is usually our fullback. We feel really confident that we’ve found two of those special kids this year. We have a junior Dante Barone, who can do a lot of things. He’s tough enough to play fullback, athletic enough to play tight end and wide receiver. We’re really excited about him. The other one is Owen Wafle, who’s a sophomore. He has really stood out at camp for us. He got our defensive MVP for preseason. He’s a really good playmaker on the defensive line, whether he’s inside or outside and he likes to bump kids when he’s on the other side of the ball at fullback.” Hun went 3-2 last year in a disjointed season that felt like every weekend was in limbo due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It felt a little like last year’s unpredictable year when the Raiders couldn’t find an opponent to fill their open date September 11. “We knew we had an open week and there were a couple teams looking for games but they didn’t want us to play us,” said Smith. “I get it. On paper, it could be a little daunting. We were used to it last year going week to week, but having
a schedule in place is good for preparation and we can actually have a real game week getting ready for a team on Monday unlike last year when we would find out who we were playing on Friday and go out and play on Saturday.” Hun is looking for more normalcy and predictability to this year’s schedule. The Raiders already feel better after the way the offseason training went and the results against Brunswick. They are appreciating the full schedule ahead. “We didn’t have a pres e as on las t ye a r,” s a i d Smith. “We were kind of thrown right into it. This year we had the whole summer to get ready and the kids have been excited. For us, we’ve had to sit here for the last two weeks watching everybody else in America play football except for us. We’re just excited to go out on the field. Win, lose or draw, it’s a win we’re getting out there and playing.” Smith sees the chance to use more of his roster this year than some seasons. The Raiders have confidence in the new and returning players. Their ability to use different combinations will make them a tougher team in 2021 as they look to return to being a dominant team if they can carry over the way that they played Saturday. “The intensity with which the kids played,” said Smith. “They came off the ball well. We knew we were going to make some mistakes. We just wanted to make sure they were full-speed mistakes, and you could make
up for your mistakes with the intensity at which you made them.” In addition, Smith liked the way that his team reacted to a little early adversity and adjusted to its first game. Hun will focus this week on communicating better on the line, fine tuning their defensive alignments and sustaining the physical nature of their first performance as they look
to stay unbeaten. “We told our kids that we had more functional and quality depth than we’ve had before, so we were really excited that a lot of kids had their opportunity,” said Smith. “And it seemed like anybody that got an opportunity really capitalized and did the most with it.” —Justin Feil
ON THE MARK: Hun School football quarterback Marco Lainez III heads upfield against Brunswick School (Conn.) last Saturday. Junior Lainez starred as Hun opened its 2021 campaign by defeating Brunswick 31-14. He completed 11-of-12 passes for 167 yards and a touchdown and led the Raiders in rushing with 106 yards on 10 carries. Hun will look to keep on the winning track as it hosts the Salisbury School (Conn.) on September 25. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
Nelson Glass & Aluminum Co. We replace “FOGGY” Insulated Glass
741 Alexander Rd, Princeton • 924-2880
HALO PUB From 11 am
Espresso
9 Hulfish Street, Palmer Square
HALO PUB Ice Cream To 11 pm
35 • TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Building on Productive, Energetic Preseason, Hun Football Tops Brunswick School in Opener
SPECIALIZING IN THE SALE & PURCHASE OF FINE JEWELRY, DIAMONDS, WATCHES AND COLLECTIBLES Appointments Encouraged oakgem.com Lambertville, NJ 609.300.6900
Palm Beach, FL 877.355.9500
TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • 36
Princeton Junior Football League Starting Fall Season, Looking to Showcase Big Plays, Big Moments Matt Bellace views football as a roller-coaster that can teach some important life lessons. “I think football is great for manag ing emot ions, football teaches you how to deal with disappointment,” said Bellace, who recently became the president of the Princeton Junior Football League (PJFL), succeeding Greg Ambra. With the league kicking off its 2021 fall season on September 26 at the Princeton High turf field, Bellace is looking to emphasize some positive emotions. “T he pandem ic is t he thing that really made me start thinking deeply is there anything that we can add to what we do to improve things for those kids,” said Bellace of the PJFL, which has three divisions, Rookie ( ages 6 - 8 ), Junior ( ages 8-10) and Senior (ages 1114), and a total of around 175 players. “The kids have missed a lot of big moments. I look at my kids and just the social interactions at school, the interactions with teachers
ONLINE www.towntopics.com
and trips. PJFL is just a fun league that people love being a part of it. One play can change a game so our theme is big plays, big moments. We want to bring back some big moments to these kids this year.” Some of those big moments will be recognized by the awarding of game balls. “We have squishy footballs to give away for big plays like a game ball, not just for the touchdowns but for the kid who had a great block, a great flag grab, a selfless kid who never complains or who is a great teammate,” said Bellace, a clinical psychologist who works with young people. “It is ‘let’s build these kids up; they missed out on so much this year.’” In addition, the league’s coaches will work in building up the kids. “I brought in a facilitator to talk about emotions and how coaches can manage their emotions during the game,” said Bellace. “What I don’t want to see is coaches getting carried away with the refs. I want the big moments to be the kids scoring the touchdowns. We are going to have a handful of these things throughout the year.” “Last spring, I started a Game of the Week; of all
of the games that we have got going, we pick one game and I have a sound system and a scoreboard,” said Bellace. “Two high school kids announce the game, they say the names of the kids and who scored a touchdown. The kids who are in elementary or middle school are hearing high school kids announce their names and that is a big deal. I really wanted to expand on that because the kids just enjoy the whole atmosphere. I think the parents do too when they are hearing the action announced, someone gets his name announced and it just adds to it.” Having canceled its fall 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns, the PJFL was able to add a spring campaign in May and June which proved to be a big deal for the families involved. “The kids were just so happy and the parents were so happy,” added Bellace. Bellace, for his part, is happy to be getting the chance to lead the league. “We are a community, that is one of the pillars of this whole program,” said Bellace. “It feels like a community when you go out on a Sunday and see everyone there. I want to give back because I feel the PJFL has given so much to the kids and community.” —Bill Alden
Sparked by Senior Star Suriel’s Flashy Ball Skills, Hun Boys’ Soccer Rolls to 6-2 Win over Mercersburg After Hector Suriel scored a goal for the Hun School boys’ soccer team late in the second half against Mercersburg Academy (Pa.) last Saturday, he launched into an acrobatic celebration. S en ior for w ard S u r iel turned a series of cartwheels towards the Hun bench to express his joy at the tally. “That is a known celebration for me, I revived it,” said Suriel. “Back in 2017 I scored a goal and celebrated the same way. It is from a Colombian player called Faustino Asprilla.” There was a lot to celebrate for Suriel and his teammates as Hun pulled away to a 6-2 win over Mercersburg in the Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) opener in a game played at Stuart Country Day School. “With the win last game [2-1 over Springside Chestnut Hill (Pa.) on September 14] we were mentally prepared, we came to the field with hunger to score goals and that is what we did,” said Suriel. While Hun generated a lot of chances and outshot Mercersburg 12-2 in the first half, it only led 1-0 at intermission. “Coach [Pat Quirk] gave us a talk, saying we have to score more goals,” said Suriel. “What has been happening lately is that we score
one goal and we get comfortable but today it was another mindset. We were hungry.” Suriel helped get the Hun attack going, setting up a goal by junior Adhityan Tamilselvan four minutes into the second half as the Raiders doubled their lead. “I like to get the ball and get a lot of touches; this time I thought let’s pass the ball and let’s see what comes out of it — it was good,” said Suriel. About 17 minutes later with Hun up 4-0, Suriel produced his moment of brilliance, dribbling through the Mercersburg defense and finding the back of the net. “It was a good goal, I like to score those type of goals,” said Suriel. “I got the ball, I saw the defender coming, I saw the opportunity and I took it.” While Suriel enjoyed his tally, he is looking to use his ball skills to be as much of a playmaker as a scorer. “My role is to help the team pass the ball in the middle and create chances,” said Suriel. “I try to make other players participate more by moving the ball.” Hun head coach Pat Quirk sensed that his squad was due for a breakout performance as it took the pitch on Saturday. “We lost to GA [Germantown Academy (Pa.)] 4-2 in
SURE SHOT: Hun School boys’ soccer player Hector Suriel blasts a shot last Saturday against Mercersburg Academy (Pa.). Senior forward Suriel tallied a goal and an assist as Hun defeated Mercersburg 6-2. The Raiders, who lost 3-0 to Episcopal Academy (Pa.) last Sunday to move to 2-2, host Pennington on September 22 and Trenton Catholic on September 25.
the first game but it was a closer game than what the score sheet,” said Quirk. “In the second game against Springside we were able to battle. We had a lot of shots, they just weren’t going in. Today, I told them it was come in and then it was going to come in waves.” The offense came in waves as Hun exploded for five unanswered goals in the first 28 minutes of the second half. “They stuck to our game plan, we didn’t want to press too high originally,” said Quirk. “We wanted to see what we could do in the second half, we went out and said let’s go right at it. We know we can possess the ball and we know we are going to get in dangerous spots and it is just a matter of putting them in the net.” Quirk believes his team has plent y of dangerous threats in the box as William Zeng, Mass Verduci, Conor Meehan, and Joey Bucchere scored in addition to Tamilselvan and Suriel. “T hey were pinging it around; a bunch of those goals were good goals — pass, pass, cross it and score it,” said Quirk. “I don’t think anybody had two. It is competitive in practice to try to get into the starting lineup and we go from there in the game.” Suriel has proven that he can ping it around for the Raiders. “He is a little flashy, he is good one-on-one,” said Quirk. “He can dribble really well; that is how he scored his goal. We are trying to get him to pass it a little more, knowing that he is going to get it back and find space.” A pair of sophomores Conor Frykholm, who had two assists in the win, and Bucchere, have been playing well for Hun. “We had Conor at center back in the beginning and then we realized we lose a little bit in the midfield without him,” said Quirk. “He can pass the ball, he can get guys in dangerous spots. He sees the game really well and he is big. It was good to see Joey get on the scoresheet. He gets frustrated at times; he had a couple of opportunities in the beginning. He makes good runs, he is a hard worker.” In Quirk’s view, cashing in the opportunities against Mercersburg could be a harbinger of good things to come. “Our goal is to win MAPL so that is a good start for us,” said Quirk, whose team lost 3-0 to Episcopal Academy ( Pa.) last Sunday to move to 2-2, and will host Pennington on September 22 and Trenton Catholic on September 25. “We are here to play for each other. We have no one guy who is going to be the guy so we are going to keep spreading it out.” Suriel, for his part, saw the win as a total team effort. “It is definitely going to build up momentum for the other games,” said Suriel. “This game was really awesome, everybody played well. I think it is going to be good going forward.” —Bill Alden
BRIA BRIAN’S (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
FIREWOOD SPECIAL
TREE SE BRIAN’S 609-466-6883
Seasoned Premium Hardwoods Split & Delivered $225 A cord / $425 2 cords
TREE SERVICE
Offer good while supplies last
Stacking available for an additional charge
609-46
BRIAN’S TREE TREESERVICE SERVICE Trees & Shrubs
609-466-6883 Trimmed, Pruned, and Removed Trees & Shrubs Stump Trimmed, Grinding &Removed Lot Clearing Pruned, and
609-466-6883 Stump Grinding & Lot Clearing
Owned & Operated for over 20 years! Trees & Shrubs Locally Owned &Locally Operated for over 20 years! Trimmed, Pruned, and Removed
Stump Grinding & Lot Clearing
Trees &
Trimmed, Prune
Locally Owned & Operated for over 20 years!
Football: Jaxon Petrone had a big game in a losing cause as PHS fell 28-21 to Cherry Hill East last Saturday. Senior quarterback Petrone passed for 223 yards and two touchdowns for the Tigers, now 0-3. PHS plays at Bishop Eustace on September 24. Boys’ Soccer: Displaying a balanced attack, PHS defeated WW/P-North 3-0 last Saturday. Nico Carusone, R ichard Wegman, and Emanuel Noyola each scored goals as the Tigers improved to 3-0-1. PHS plays at Ewing on Sep tember 23 before hosting Hamilton West on September 28. Girls’ Soccer: Sophia Lis and Casey Serxner led the way as PHS cruised to a 7-0 win over Trenton Central last week. Senior Lis tallied two goals while sophomore Serxner contributed a goal and three assists to help the Tigers improve to 3-0. PHS hosts Ewing on September 23 before playing at Nor th Brunswick on September 25 and at Hamilton West on September 28. Girls’ Tennis: Competing in the opening rounds of the Mercer County Tournament last Monday at Mercer County Park, PHS advanced to the semifinals in two flights. Sophomore Eva Lependorf made it at first singles while the first doubles pair of seniors Sophia Kim and Lucia Marckioni also booked a spot in the semis. The MCT semis and finals are scheduled for September 22 at Mercer County Park. PHS then has a match at Lawrence on September 27. G i r l s’ Vo l l e y b a l l : Sparked by Sarah Villamil, PHS defeated Princeton Day School 2-0 (25-10, 2511) last Monday. Junior Villamil contributed four kills, three service aces, and two digs in the win as the Tigers improved to 4-2. PHS hosts Notre Dame on September 23, takes part in the Cherokee tournament on September 25, hosts WW/P-South on September 27, and then plays at WW/P-North on September 28.
PDS Field Hockey: Sparked by Jady n Huff and A lly Antonacci, PDS defeated Moorestow n Friends 7- 0 last Monday. Junior Huff scored two goals while senior Antonacci chipped in a goal and an assist to help the Panthers improve to 3-2. PDS hosts Hun on September 22 before playing at Lawrence High on September 24 and Pennington on September 27. Boys’ Soccer: Struggling at both ends of the field, PDS fell 7-0 to Pennington last Wednesday. The Panthers, now 1-2, play at Lawrenceville on September 22, host WW/P-South on September 24, and then play at Notre Dame on September 25 and at WW/P-North on September 27. Girls’ Tennis: The first doubles team of Ashlyn Du
Lawrenceville Football : Running into a buzz saw, Lawrenceville lost 49-7 to the Deerfield Academy (Mass.) last Saturday in its season opener. The Big Red play at Choate Rosemary Hall (Conn.) on September 25. Girls’ Soccer: Unable to get its offense going, Lawrenceville fell 3-0 to Hotchkiss School ( Conn.) last Saturday. The Big Red host Princeton Day School on September 22 before playing at Choate Rosemary Hall (Conn.) on September 25.
Pennington Football: Battling hard, Pennington fell 21-15 to Bristol High (Pa.) last Saturday. The Red Raiders, now 1-1, host Blair Academy on September 25. Boys’ Soccer: Finding itself in a defensive struggle, Pennington tied Woodstock Academy (Conn.) 1-1 last Sunday at the United Sports Training Center Tournament at Downingtown, Pa. The Red Raiders, who moved to 2-0-1 with the draw, play at Princeton Day School on September 22 and then host St. Benedict’s on September 25.
Hun Field Hockey: Producing an explosive offensive performance, Hun defeated Mercersburg Academy (Pa.) 8-0 last Saturday. Logan Frith tallied two goals in the win with Lynssi Italia, Ashley Jones, Abby O’B r i e n , Av a O l e n d e r, Mallory Smith, and Nicole Schaefer each chipping in one apiece as the Raiders improved to 2-2. Hun plays at Princeton Day School on September 22 before hosting Montgomery on September 25. G i r l s’ Te n n i s : W i t h Amanda Francis, Sabrina Wang, and Anna Schweer all posting wins at singles, Hun defeated Mercersburg Academy (Pa.) 4-3 last Saturday. On Monday, Hun
37 • TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
PHS
and Sophie Zang provided a highlight as PDS competed in the opening rounds of the Mercer County Tournament last Monday at Mercer County Park. The pair posted two straight-set victories on the way to the semifinals. The Panthers will wrap up action in the MCT on Wednesday and then play at Gil St. Bernard’s on September 25 before hosting Lawrenceville on September 27 and Hopewell Valley on September 28.
started play in the Mercer County Tournament and advanced to the semifinals in all three singles flights w it h Francis ma k ing it at first singles, Wang at second singles, and Anna Schweer at third singles. The MCT semifinals and semifinals are slated for September 22 at Mercer County Park.
Local Sports Bailey Basketball Academy Offering Fall Programs
T he Bailey Basketball Academy (BBA) has set the schedule for its upcoming fall hoops programs. Players will have an opportunity for competitive travel play, individualized instruction, skills development, and fundamentals as well as league play through the offerings. The BBA is led by former PDS girls’ hoops coach and Philadelphia 76ers International Camps clinician Kamau Bailey. The BBA fall program will include two competitive boys’ travel teams (thirdfifth grade and sixth-eighth grade ), weekly practices and Shot King Shooting Program and Player Development Skill Sessions for elementary through high school players (boys and girls). The preseason Shot King Shooting session is being held on Wednesday evenings at Stuart Country Day School. Girls participate from 6 to 7:15 p.m. followed by boys from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Parents can still sign up their players (boys and girls of all ages) for this advanced shooting development program. BBA programs stress fundamentals and team play with emphasis on ball handling, shooting, passing, footwork, speed, agility, movement with and without the ball, one-on one moves, defense and other basketball skills. For more information, contact coach Bailey at (917) 626-5785 or kamau. bailey@gmail.com.
COMING TOGETHER: Stuart Country Day School field hockey player Lily Harlan, right, celebrates a goal with Kaitlyn Magnani last Thursday as Stuart defeated Princeton Day School 4-1. Junior star Harlan tallied a goal and two assists against PDS with senior star Magnani scoring a goal. Stuart, which defeated Hamilton West 6-0 last Monday to improve to 6-0, plays at Pennington on September 23 before hosting South Hunterdon on September 27. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
JUNCTION BARBER SHOP
33 Princeton-Hightstown Rd Ellsworth’s Center (Near Train Station)
799-8554 Tues-Fri: 10am-6pm; Sat 8:30am-3:30pm
The Mercer Oak, set of 4, 35mm colored film prints, by John Rounds
www.princetonmagazinestore.com
TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • 38
Obituaries
(Courtesy of Princeton University)
Albert J. Raboteau Jr. Albert J. Raboteau Jr., 78, was a lifelong scholar and man of faith who authored five books, co-edited two books, published numerous academic papers, and taught and mentored generations of students as a professor in the Department of Religion at Princeton University from 1982-2013. Known as Al to friends and loved ones, he died peacefully at home on September 18, 2021, following a years-
long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Al was born in 1943 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, but largely grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Pasadena, California. He was intensely dedicated to his studies, entered college at age 16, and went on to earn bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. degrees from Loyola Marymount University, Marquette University, and Yale Universit y, re spectively. Raised Catholic,
Al was deeply inspired by the writings of Thomas Merton. Al converted to the Orthodox Church later in life. He found great inspiration and solace in the Orthodox faith and was one of the founders of the parish church, Mother of God Joy of All Who Sorrow, in Princeton, N.J. Al was predeceased by his father, Albert Jordy Raboteau; his mother, Mabel Ishem Raboteau; his stepfather, Royal Woods; and his sisters, Alice Warren and Marlene Raboteau. Al is survived by his wife, Joanne Shima, four children — A lber t J. Rabo teau III, Emily Raboteau, C h a r l e s R ab ote a u , a n d Martin Raboteau — and two stepchildren, Jane Bennett Smith, and Annie Bennett. Al is also survived by seven grandchildren : A lber t J. Raboteau IV, Oliver Raboteau, Magnus Raboteau, Lucia Raboteau, Paz Raboteau, Geronimo LaValle, and Ben LaValle. Al will be dearly remembered by all of them, as well as by his former wife and the mother of his children, Katherine Murtaugh; and numerous members of his extended family, including daughters-in-law Jane Machin and Cara Mafuta Raboteau, and son-in-law Victor LaValle. Al will also be fondly remembered by numerous colleagues, former students, and friends. Al will forever be recalled as a patient and attentive teacher; a caring father; a diligent, creative, and influential scholar; a generous friend; and a lover of the arts, film, literature, poetr y, the Los Angeles Dodgers bas eball team, and a wide range of music
Princeton’s First Tradition
Worship Service in the University Chapel
Sunday, Sept 26 at 11am
with REV. ALISON L. BODEN, PH.D. Dean of Religious Life and of the Chapel Princeton University
Music performed by the Princeton University Chapel Choir. Nicole Aldrich, Director of Chapel Music & University Chapel Choir, and Eric Plutz, University Organist This service is open to the public for those fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Registration required for all events on campus at the door or in advance. To register in advance for this chapel service, use the QR code or visit our website chapel.princeton.edu. This service will be live streamed through our ORL YouTube Channel.
spanning centuries, from Gregorian chant, to spirituals, to Bob Dylan. The viewing will be held Thursday, September 23, from 6-9 p.m. at Mother of God Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church, 904 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, N.J. The Office of Burial will be held at the same church at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 24. The ceremony is open to well-wishers and will also be streamed online at facebook.com/mogprinceton The burial will follow at Highland Cemetery, 95 Hopewell-Wertsville Road, Hopewell, N.J. In-person attendees for all events are asked to wear masks in consideration of the health of all present. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Arm In Arm, formerly known as The Crisis Ministry, in Trenton, N.J., which can be contacted at arminarm.org or (609) 396-9355.
efforts. Joan was committed to her work with children at the Grant School in Trenton, the Stuart School, the Rock Brook School, as well as to her involvement with the Princeton Arts Council, the Princeton Public Library, the YWCA, where she helped run Soupcon, a cafe for incarcerated young women, and countless other community projects. A lover of music, Joan was a longtime supporter of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the New Jersey and Princeton symphonies. An avid tennis player, Joan played competitive youth tennis and was known locally for her wicked forehand. A loving wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and friend, Joan will be deeply missed. She believed in the power of love, respect, and wit as avenues for making the world a better place. Joan was predeceased by her husband, Reeves, her son, Ted, and her sister, Patricia. Joan left us with the following thoughts: “So where am I going, what shall I do, send you some kisses, adieu adieu.” Donations in Joan’s memory may be made to the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum in Hopewell, NJ (ssaamuseum.org) and to the Boys and Girls Club of Mercer County, NJ (bgcmercer.org).
Joan Stewart Hicks 1926-2021
Joan Stewart Hicks lived a rich and committed life, deeply devoted to family, friends, and social justice. Born in Abington, PA, Joan spent her early years in Huntington Valley, PA, and her adult and married years in Princeton, NJ. She spent the last 18 years with her wonderful friends at Stonebridge in Rocky Hill, NJ. Joan died on September 12, 2021, at home, with her family by her side. She was 94 years old. Brilliant, elegant, quick witted, and fun, Joan loved life, her family, and her friends. She experienced the world passionately through conversation, music, language, and art. Joan was an engaged and entertaining conversationalist. You could be sure that she would listen to you attentively, be genuinely interested in your point of view, and ask thought-provoking questions. Joan spent countless hours at her table reading, writing, painting, and sketching, and connecting remotely with loved ones. When not at her table, Joan could be found at her keyboard, composing original tunes, or at her computer, firing off missives in English, French, and even Spanish. Joan was deeply connected to her family’s lives. She often pored over the pages of her atlas, tracking a loved one’s travels. Joan was drawn to life’s adventures. From learning to fly planes to aid war efforts during WWII, to sailing around the globe with her beloved husband of 70 years, A.C. Reeves Hicks, and their five children, Andrea, Ted, Lindsey, Daren, and Libby, Joan explored life with a fierce curiosity and a desire to experience everything. Joan was deeply committed to social justice. She treated all she knew with respect, dignity, and care. This was reflected in her relationships with family and friends, in her service to her community, and in her philanthropic
communicant for many years at the Church of St. Ann in Lawrence. A devout Catholic, she dedicated much of her time praying for her loved ones and others in need of prayer. While living in Puerto Rico, she and her husband ministered together as Cursillistas. An avid reader of mystery novels, she also enjoyed true crime stories on TV. She loved old-time Cuban music and sharing family history with her children and grandchildren. Gioconda will be remembered for her high intelligence and sense of humor. She balanced a no-nonsense approach to life with her wit and banter, enjoyed by all who were fortunate enough to know her. She is survived by her children: Alfredo Escalona (Cassy) of Lawrence Township, Alida Escalona of Hainesport (Joseph Fadule II of Robbinsville), Lisa Gutro (James) of Lincoln, NH, and Paul Escalona (Jerilyn) of Croydon, PA; seven grandchildren: Joseph, James, Nicholas, Matthew, Samuel, Alexa, and Brian; and great-grandchildren: Anthony, Athena, and Aubrey Nicole. She was predeceased by her granddaughter Aubrey Pappas and Aubrey’s unborn baby, Niko. A funeral mass was celebrated at St. Paul Parish, Princeton, NJ, with burial following in Princeton Cemetery Extend condolences and share memor ies at T he KimbleFuneralHome.com.
Patricia Dickson Tappan Gioconda Escalona Gioconda Escalona, age 85, died peacefully at her home in Lawrence Township, NJ, on Sept. 12, 2021. She was the wife of the late Alfredo Escalona. For 28 years Gioconda has longed to rejoin her late husband, and continue their love story. Gioconda was born in Havana, Cuba, in 1936. She was a high school graduate of Colegio Baldor in Havana. A young bride when she married, she and Alfredo fled communist Cuba in 1961 with their two eldest children, two suitcases, and $60. This painful decision was motivated by a strong desire to raise their children in freedom. Together they rebuilt their life with years of hard work. She and her husband founded and operated The Village Store on Plainsboro Road for 25 years. Gioconda was a member of St. Paul Parish in Princeton, and was a daily
December 18, 1935 — September 9, 2021
Patricia Dickson Tappan passed peacefully on September 9, 2021 at her home in Hilton Head, South Carolina, after 11 days of hospice care and a battle with dementia. She is survived by her loving son Thomas Dickson Edgar. Patty is beloved by many, many dear friends. A celebration of her life will be held December 15 at Sea Pines Country Club. Born north of Boston, Patty grew up in Brooklyn Heights, NY, and lived in Grosse Pointe, MI; Chappaqua, NY; Paris, France; and was a longtime resident of Princeton, NJ, before moving south in 2012. She worked as a teacher, manager, and realtor. She published a fun novel, A Fine How Do You Do, under Patty Dickson. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donat ion to Friends of Caroline Hospice in Port Royal, SC.
Memorial Service To Celebrate the Life of Frank P. Reiche Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 2 p.m. at The Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville The service will also be available via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2696767553 Meeting ID: 269 676 7553
Alban Forcione 1938-2021
A lb a n Ke i t h For c i o n e passed away Tuesday, September 14. Born in Washington, DC, in 1938 to Eugene Forcione and Wilda Ashby, he prepped at the Landon School. He received his B.A. from Princeton University in 1960, majoring in the European Civilization Program and writing his senior thesis on Cervantes’ Don Quixote. He received an M.A. from Har vard in Comparative Literature (Spanish, Italian, English), studied on a Fulbright scholarship in Spain and Germany, and returned to Princeton for his doctorate, writing his Ph.D. thesis on Cervantes and the Humanist tradition. A f ter complet i ng h is graduate studies Alban was asked to join the Princeton faculty in the Department of Romance Languages and the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, where he spent the majority of his 50-year career as the Emory L. Ford professor of Spanish and Comparative Literature. He also had interim
appointments as Distin guished Visiting Professor at other universities such as Stanford, Columbia, Penn, Dartmouth, and Harvard. A lban was an eminent scholar of Seventeenth Century literature of “Golden Age” Spain, and the graduate students he mentored include many outstanding educators who maintain a community because of his teaching. Alban’s exhaust ively researched books are all seminal works in his field. They include : Cervantes and the Mystery of Lawlessness, Cervantes and the Humanist Tradition, and, most recently in 2009, Majesty and Humanity in the Political Drama of Golden Age Literature. In retirement Alban moved to the Windrows, where he enjoyed classical music and movies, playing the piano, and attending the opera and Princeton football games. (As an undergraduate he had played on the University sprint football team.)
Theodore B. Van Itallie, Jr. T heodore B. Van Itallie, Jr., 70, died at home in Princeton on September 11, 2021. The cause was myelodysplastic syndrome, a blood cancer. An attorney, he had an accomplished and varied career in private practice, as corporate counsel, in government ser vice, and as an arbitrator. He was a litigator for 19 years at Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler in New York, where he became a partner in 1985. From 1996 to 2009 he was Associate General Counsel and head of global litigation for Johnson & Johnson. He served as Director of the Division of Law, NJ Department of Law and
Public Safety, in 2009. He then became an arbitrator specializing in commercial disputes in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, continuing that work until 2021. He was a co-founder and chair of the Chief Litigation Counsel Association, cofounder and president of the New Jersey Lawsuit Reform Alliance, and a board member of the Fund for Modern Courts, among other organizations. He taught advanced law courses at Seton Hall and Columbia Law Schools, and published pointed commentary on New Jersey legal issues. Known from childhood as Taysen, he was born September 13, 1950, in Boston, the second of five children of Barbara Cox Van Itallie and Dr. Theodore B. Van Itallie. He grew up in New Jersey, first in Franklin Lakes and later in Englewood, and spent idyllic summers on Long Island Sound in Fenwick, Connecticut. He graduated from Choate in 1968, then studied for a year at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. He earned his B.A. cum laude from Harvard in 1973 and his J.D. in 1977 from Columbia, where he was a Kent Scholar. He met his w ife, Jane Scott, when both were lawyers at Patterson Belknap; they married in 1988 and raised two children, the joy of Taysen’s life. He maintained strong bonds with his four sisters and their families, spending part of every summer under the same roof with them in Fenwick. He enjoyed warm relationships with his wife’s family and was a valued friend and
counselor to all his nieces and nephews. A graceful skier, a dedicated golfer, and an avid cyclist, he took pleasure in introducing his children to his favorite sports. He learned boating at a young age and felt at home on the water. In later years he took up fly-fishing. When these activities were precluded by his illness, he continued to enjoy reading, especially history; he was halfway through a biography of Lenin when he died. He was also a talented photographer. He leaves behind a rich archive documenting the adventures of his youth — his year in Beirut, summers volunteering in a remote village in Quebec, a trip through Iran and Afghanistan in 1977 — and the growth of his beloved children. Taysen is survived by his loving wife Jane ; by his daughter Elizabeth Van Itallie and son Michael Van Itallie of Brooklyn, NY; by his sisters Lucy Borge (Robert Lombardo) of Quogue,
NY; Tina Van Itallie (James Anderson) of Guilford, CT; Elizabeth Van Itallie (Glenn Morrow) of New York, NY; and Katharine Van Itallie ( Lars Klove) of Peterborough, NH ; by his nieces Caroline Keenan (Richard) of Ridgefield, CT; Emily Anderson (Jake Sandmann) of Guilford, CT; and Gina Morrow of Brooklyn, NY; and nephew Jackson Morrow of San Francisco, CA; and by his grandnieces and nephews Zoe and Teddy Keenan and Hugo and Margot Sandmann; along with dear cousins from Maine to Arizona. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 1 p.m. at Trinity Church in Princeton. It will be live-streamed for those who cannot attend; a link will be available on the Church website the day of the service. Donat ions in Tays en’s memory may be made to Housing Initiatives of Princeton and Send Hunger Packing Princeton, two charities he admired.
ONLINE
www.towntopics.com
DIRECTORY OF RELIGIOUS SERVICES DIRECTORY OF RELIGIOUS SERVICES
AN EPISCOPAL PARISH
Trinity Church SundayHoly Week 8:00&a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I Easter Schedule
9:00 a.m. Christian Education for All Ages March 23 10:00Wednesday, a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II Holy Eucharist, Rite II, 12:00 pm 5:00 Evensong withPrayers Communion following Holyp.m. Eucharist, Rite II with for Healing, 5:30 pm Tenebrae Service, 7:00 pm
Tuesday Thursday March 24 12:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist SundayS
Holy Eucharist, Rite II, 12:00 pm Holy — Eucharist withFormation Foot Washing and 9:00 am Adult Wednesday Stripping of the Altar, 7:00 pm Keeping Watch, 8:00 pm –with Mar. Healing 25, 7:00 5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist 10:00 am — Holy Eucharist II amPrayer
The. Rev. Paul Jeanes III, Rector Br. Christopher McNabb, Curate • Mr. Tom Whittemore, Director of Music
11:00 amFriday, — Coffee Hour March 25
33 Mercer St. Princeton 609-924-2277 www.trinityprinceton.org The Prayer Book Service for Good Friday, 7:00 am 5:00 —forCompline The Prayer Bookpm Service Good Friday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Stations of the Cross, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Evening Prayer, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm All services are online. The Prayer Book Service for Good Friday, 7:00 pm
St. Paul’s Catholic Church St. Join Paul’s Catholic Church Nassau Street, 214 Street,Princeton Princeton us216 at Nassau www.trinityprinceton.org
214 Nassau Street, Princeton Saturday, March 26 Msgr. Walter Nolan, Pastor Msgr. Joseph Rosie, Pastor Easter Egg Hunt, 3:00 pm Msgr. Walter Nolan, Pastor Saturday 5:30pmp.m. The GreatVigil Vigil ofMass: Easter, 7:00 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday:The 7:00, 8:30,Jeanes 10:00, 11:30 and 5:00 p.m. Rev. Paul III, Rector, Sunday, March 27 Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 and 5:00 Mass in Spanish: Sunday at 7:00 p.m. p.m. TheMass Rev. Canon Dr.Eucharist, Kara Slade, Holy RiteAssoc. I, 7:30Rector, am in Spanish: Sunday at 7:00 p.m. Festive Choral Eucharist, Rite II, 9:00 am The Rev. Joanne Epply-Schmidt, Assoc. Rector, Festive Choral Eucharist, Rite II, 11:00 am Mr. Tom Whittemore, Director of Music The. Rev.St. Paul Jeanes III, Rector 33 Mercer Princeton The Rev. Nancy J. Hagner, Associate Mr. Tom Whittemore, Director of Music 609-924-2277 • www.trinityprinceton.org
33 Mercer St. Princeton 609-924-2277 www.trinityprinceton.org
ONLINE
www.towntopics.com
Princeton’s First Tradition
Worship Service
in the University Chapel Sundays at 11am Rev. Alison Boden, Ph.D.
Dean of Religious Life and the Chapel
Rev. Dr. Theresa Thames
Associate Dean of Religious Life and the Chapel
Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to attend.
Registration required for all you eventsare on campus. Wherever you are on your journey of faith, For more information, visit chapel.princeton.edu always welcome to worship with us at:
First Church of Christ,
Wherever you are on your journey of faith, Scientist, Princeton come worship with us 16 Bayard Lane, Princeton 609-924-5801 – www.csprinceton.org
Sunday Church Service, Sunday Scientist, School and Nursery at 10:30 a.m. First Church of Christ, Princeton Wednesday Testimony Meeting and Nursery at 7:30 p.m.
16 Bayard Lane, Princeton, NJ ¡Eres siempre bienvenido! Visit csprinceton.org for more information Christian Science Reading Room
178 Nassau Street, Princeton
Our Services are held in the Church 609-924-0919 – Open Monday through Saturday from 10 - 4 following Social Distancing Guidelines Sunday Church Service and Sunday School at 10:30 am Wednesday Testimony meetings at 7:30 pm Our Christian Science Reading Room is now open, 178 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ Monday through Saturday 10am-4pm. Curbside pickup and free local delivery are available. Please call ahead 609-924-0919
Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church 124 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 10:00 a.m. Worship Service
During 10:00 this timea.m. of COVID-19 crisis, Witherspoon is finding new Children’s Sunday School and Youth Studydoors may be closed, ways to continue our worship. WhileBible our sanctuary Bible Classes church is open and we willAdult find new avenues to proclaim the Gospel and to (Acontinue multi-ethnic congregation) as one faith community! 609-924-1666 • Fax 609-924-0365
Join us for worshipwitherspoonchurch.org on Facebook Live every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Recorded and live stream sermons can also be found on our website - witherspoonchurch.org Join our mailing list to receive notices of our special services, bible study and virtual fellowship. During the COVID-19 crisis our church office is closed, however, please email witherspoon@verizon.net or leave a message at our church office and a staff member will get back to you. Church office: (609) 924-1666
39 • TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
He was predeceased by his wife, Renate, and one of his two sons, Mark. He is survived by his son Michael, his brother Eugene, a niece Erika Lubben Bucci, two nephews Stephen and Lawrence Forcione, and his companion, Joyce Gardiner.
TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • 40
to place an order:
“un” tel: 924-2200 Ext. 10 fax: 924-8818 e-mail: classifieds@towntopics.com
CLASSIFIEDS MasterCard
VISA
The most cost effective way to reach our 30,000+ readers. FALL IS HERE! GARAGE SALE + TOWN TOPICS CLASSIFIED = GREAT WEEKEND! Put an ad in the TOWN TOPICS to let everyone know! Call (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifi eds@towntopics.com DEADLINE: Tues before 12 noon tf
PRINCETON-GRACIOUS STUDIO APARTMENT on estate with magnificent gardens. Seeking tenant who will be in residence only part-time. Elegant furnishings, big windows, built-in bookcases & cabinetry, walk-in closet, kitchenette, large bath, AC, WI-Fi. Very private, separate entrance, parking. Great as an office, too. (609) 924-5245.
CLASSIFIED RATE INFO:
ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE LLC Offering professional cleaning services in the Princeton community for more than 28 years! Weekly, biweekly, monthly, move-in/move-out services for houses, apartments, offices & condos. As well as, GREEN cleaning options! Outstanding references, reliable, licensed & trustworthy. If you are looking for a phenomenal, thorough & consistent cleaning, don’t hesitate to call (609) 751-2188.
HOME REPAIR SPECIALIST: Interior/exterior repairs, carpentry, trim, rotted wood, power washing, painting, deck work, sheet rock/ spackle, gutter & roofing repairs. Punch list is my specialty. 40 years experience. Licensed & insured. Call Creative Woodcraft (609) 586-2130 07-21-22
WE BUY CARS
2 BEDROOM CONDO SHARE: Available Oct. 1. Master BR suite in 2 BR condo. Good for grad student or professional. Share w/female music teacher with 1 year lease or possible school year. $1,100/mo. plus utilities. Great location, 2 miles from PU. Public transportation, pool & tennis. Call (609) 706-2209. cldamerau@yahoo. com
Belle Mead Garage (908) 359-8131 Ask for Chris
tf Irene Lee, Classified Manager
FALL IS HERE!
• Deadline: 2pm Tuesday • Payment: All ads must be pre-paid, Cash, credit card, GARAGE SALE + or check. TOWN TOPICS • 25 words or less: $15.00 • each add’l word 15 cents • Surcharge: $15.00 for ads greaterCLASSIFIED than 60 words in length. 09-08-3t 08-11-tf I BUY ALL KINDS of Old or Pretty = GREAT WEEKEND! • 3 weeks: $40.00 • 4 weeks: $50.00 • 6 weeks: $72.00 6 month Things: • China, glass, silver,and pottery,annual discount rates available. GARAGE/YARD SALE: Saturday PRINCETON-GRACIOUS Put an ad in the TOWN TOPICS costume jewelry, evening bags, fan9/25, 9:30-3. 150 Leabrook Lane, HOME HEALTH AIDE: 25 years STUDIO APARTMENT on estate to let everyone know! • Ads with line spacing: $20.00/inch • all bold face type: $10.00/week cy linens, paintings, small furniture, Princeton 08540. Children’s toys/ of experience. Available mornings to 09-01-5t with magnificent gardens. Seekgames, clothing (W Lt & XLt), (M 32x32), household & pet. Everything washed/sanitized. Masks please. 09-22
YARD SALE: Sunday, September 26 from 8:30 am-1 pm. 50 Pardoe Road, Princeton. NO EARLY BIRDS. Furniture, tools, high-end art supplies & much more! 09-22 MOVING SALE: Treadmill, Elliptical/Cross Trainer, Gym, Piano, Pool/Ping Pong Table, Couch & many other items for sale. Call Mike (609) 688-0368. 09-22 HEALTH CARE PROVIDER: CCMA (Licensed Clinical Medical Assistant). Licensed CHHA (Certified Home Health Aide). Over 10 years experience. References available. (609) 433-7031; fprotopapas1@ hotmail.com 09-01-4t KARINA’S HOUSECLEANING: Full service inside. Honest and reliable lady with references. Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. I can work hourly. Call for estimate. (609) 858-8259. 09-01-4t 2 BEDROOM CONDO SHARE: Available Oct. 1. Master BR suite in 2 BR condo. Good for grad student or professional. Share w/female music teacher with 1 year lease or possible school year. $1,100/mo. plus utilities. Great location, 2 miles from PU. Public transportation, pool & tennis. Call (609) 706-2209. cldamerau@yahoo. com 09-08-3t
take care of your loved one, transport to appointments, run errands. I am well known in Princeton. Top care, excellent references. The best, cell (609) 356-2951; or (609) 751-1396.
HOUSECLEANING: By experienced Polish lady. Good prices. References available. Please call (609) 310-0034.
tf
09-22-4t
CARPENTRY–PROFESSIONAL
HOUSECLEANING:
All phases of home improvement. Serving the Princeton area for over 30 yrs. No job too small. Call Julius (609) 466-0732
Experienced, English speaking, great references, reliable with own transportation. Weekly & bi-weekly cleaning. Green cleaning available. Susan, (732) 873-3168. I have my own PPE for your protection.
tf HANDYMAN–CARPENTER: Painting, hang cabinets & paintings, kitchen & bath rehab. Tile work, masonry. Porch & deck, replace rot, from floors to doors to ceilings. Shelving & hook-ups. ELEGANT REMODELING. You name it, indoor, outdoor tasks. Repair holes left by plumbers & electricians for sheetrock repair. RE agents welcome. Sale of home ‘checklist’ specialist. Mercer, Hunterdon, Bucks counties. 1/2 day to 1 month assignments. CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED, Covid 19 compliant. Active business since 1998. Videos of past jobs available. Call Roeland, (609) 933-9240. tf APPLYING TO COLLEGE? Don’t go it alone! By giving you expert advice, smart feedback, practical timeand-process guidance, and meaningful encouragement, the Princeton Writing Coach can help you get into your top choices. (908) 420-1070. PrincetonWritingCoach@gmail.com
09-08-8t CAREGIVER/ LIVE-IN ASSISTANT: Independent with 10 years of experience. Trustworthy, Polish woman with car & basic communicative English, is looking for full-time job. Please text Mira (215) 983-3201. 09-22-6t
etc. Local woman buyer. (609) 9217469. 10-06-22 BUYING: Antiques, paintings, Oriental rugs, coins, clocks, furniture, old toys, military, books, cameras, silver, costume & fine jewelry. Guitars & musical instruments. I buy single items to entire estates. Free appraisals. (609) 306-0613. 06-30-22 TOWN TOPICS CLASSIFIEDS GETS TOP RESULTS! Whether it’s selling furniture, finding a lost pet, or having a garage sale, TOWN TOPICS is the way to go! We deliver to ALL of Princeton as well as surrounding areas, so your ad is sure to be read. (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifieds@towntopics.com tf
Over 45 Years of Experience •Fully Insured •Free Consultations
ESTATE LIQUIDATION SERVICE: I will clean out attics, basements, garages & houses. Single items to entire estates. No job too big or small. In business over 35 years, serving all of Mercer County. Call (609) 306-0613. 06-30-22
Email: joeslandscapingprinceton@ gmail.com
WHAT’S A GREAT GIFT FOR A FORMER PRINCETONIAN?
Text (only) (609) 638-6846 Office (609) 216-7936
A Gift Subscription!
JOES LANDSCAPING INC. OF PRINCETON Property Maintenance and Specialty Jobs Commercial/Residential
Princeton References •Green Company HIC #13VH07549500 06-09-22
08-25-6t
Call (609) 924-2200 ext 10; circulation@towntopics.com tf
STOCKTON REAL ESTATE… A Princeton Tradition Experience ✦ Honesty ✦ Integrity 32 Chambers Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 (800) 763-1416 ✦ (609) 924-1416
A CLASSIC GEM Great location on Madison Street. Gracious home with elegant architectural details. This 3 bedroom and 1 ½ bath home has a surprisingly open floor plan. Large eat-in kitchen and adjacent laundry. Has central air conditioning. The 20 x 42 foot unfinished third floor has creative possibilities for an additional bedroom/office plus storage. Parking for three cars in the rear of the property. Easy walking distance to the university, shops, and center of town. New Price $999,000. www.stockton-realtor.com CLASSIFIED RATE INFO:
Call (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifi eds@towntopics.com DEADLINE: Tues before 12 noon
tf GARAGE/YARD SALE: Saturday 9/25, 9:30-3. 150 Leabrook Lane, Princeton 08540. Children’s toys/ games, clothing (W Lt & XLt), (M 32x32), household & pet. Everything washed/sanitized. Masks please. 09-22 YARD SALE: Sunday, September 26 from 8:30 am-1 pm. 50 Pardoe Road, Princeton. NO EARLY BIRDS. Furniture, tools, high-end art supplies & much more! 09-22 MOVING SALE: Treadmill, Elliptical/Cross Trainer, Gym, Piano, Pool/Ping Pong Table, Couch & many other items for sale. Call Mike (609) 688-0368.
ing tenant who will be in residence only part-time. Elegant furnishings, big windows, built-in bookcases & cabinetry, walk-in closet, kitchenette, large bath, AC, WI-Fi. Very private, separate entrance, parking. Great as an office, too. (609) 924-5245. 08-11-tf HOME HEALTH AIDE: 25 years of experience. Available mornings to take care of your loved one, transport to appointments, run errands. I am well known in Princeton. Top care, excellent references. The best, cell (609) 356-2951; or (609) 751-1396. tf CARPENTRY–PROFESSIONAL All phases of home improvement. Serving the Princeton area for over 30 yrs. No job too small. Call Julius (609) 466-0732 tf
KARINA’S HOUSECLEANING: Full service inside. Honest and reliable lady with references. Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. I can work hourly. Call for estimate. (609) 858-8259.
HANDYMAN–CARPENTER: Painting, hang cabinets & paintings, kitchen & bath rehab. Tile work, masonry. Porch & deck, replace rot, from floors to doors to ceilings. Shelving & hook-ups. ELEGANT REMODELING. You name it, indoor, outdoor tasks. Repair holes left by plumbers & electricians for sheetrock repair. RE agents welcome. Sale of home ‘checklist’ specialist. Mercer, Hunterdon, Bucks counties. 1/2 day to 1 month assignments. CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED, Covid 19 compliant. Active business since 1998. Videos of past jobs available. Call Roeland, (609) 933-9240.
09-01-4t
tf
09-22 HEALTH CARE PROVIDER: CCMA (Licensed Clinical Medical Assistant). Licensed CHHA (Certified Home Health Aide). Over 10 years experience. References available. (609) 433-7031; fprotopapas1@ hotmail.com 09-01-4t
Wells Tree & Landscape, Inc 609-430-1195 Wellstree.com
Taking care of Princeton’s trees Local family owned business for over 40 years
A. Pennacchi & Sons Co. Established in 1947
MASON CONTRACTORS RESTORE-PRESERVE-ALL MASONRY
Mercer County's oldest, reliable, experienced firm. We serve you for all your masonry needs.
BRICK~STONE~STUCCO NEW~RESTORED Simplest Repair to the Most Grandeur Project, our staff will accommodate your every need!
Call us as your past generations did for over 72 years!
Complete Masonry & Waterproofing Services
Paul G. Pennacchi, Sr., Historical Preservationist #5. Support your community businesses. Princeton business since 1947.
609-394-7354 paul@apennacchi.com
Gina Hookey, Classified Manager
Deadline: Noon Tuesday • Payment: All ads must be pre-paid, Cash, credit card, or check. • 25 words or less: $25 • each add’l word 15 cents • Surcharge: $15 for ads greater than 60 words in length. • 3 weeks: $65 • 4 weeks: $84 • 6 weeks: $120 • 6 month and annual discount rates available. • Employment: $35
PRESENTED BY CARY SIMONS
N OT H I N G C O M PA R E S
Thornewood Farm - 50 Dunkard Church Road 5 br l 5.3 ba l 35.89 ac l 19 Stalls l No-Reserve Auction | Bid Oct. 13-19 | Open House Every Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday 1-4pm or By Appointment Stunning country estate with a custom-built home and barn, offering the ultimate versatility to accommodate the multi-faceted needs of today’s world. Whether you’re an equestrian or someone who is looking for a property that offers a tranquil setting with plenty of space and an ideal layout for working remotely, virtual learning, multi-generational living, hobbies and entertaining, this property will be sure to suit all of your needs. STO C K TO N , N J
K U R F I S S .C O M / N J H T 1 0 6 8 1 0
$ 3 , 2 9 5 ,0 0 0
49 Frankenfield Road 4 br l 3.1 ba l 49.50 ac l Updated Kitchen & Baths l 2 Barns & Cottage l Chick Coops & Run-in Sheds l Saltwater Heated Pool T I N I C U M TO W N S H I P, PA
K U R F I S S .C O M / PA B U 2 0 0 0 6 7 8
$ 2 , 3 74 ,0 0 0
Pinnacle at Rolling Hills
9 Van Sant Road 4 br | 4.2 ba | 5,593 sf | 2.15 ac | Custom Built Home | Gourmet Kitchen | Sun-Filled
Lots starting at $225K | Custom Design & Build | Open House Sunday 12-2pm
N E W H O P E , PA
T I N I C U M TO W N S H I P, PA K U R F I S S .C O M / PA B U 5 2 5 9 3 2 M O D E L H O M E
K U R F I S S .C O M / PA B U 5 2 8 0 5 8
NEW HOPE
$ 1 , 4 5 5 ,0 0 0
PRESENTED BY CARY SIMONS C. 4 84.431.9019 | R I T T E N H O U S E S Q U A R E | C H E ST N U T H I L L | B R Y N M AW R K U R F I S S .C O M 2 1 5 .7 9 4 . 3 2 2 7
© 2021 Affiliates LLC. All Rights Reserved. SIR® is a registered trademark licensed to SIR Affiliates LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.
41 • TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Move beyond your expectations.
TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • 42
Move beyond your expectations. N OT H I N G C O M PA R E S
6040 Lower Mountain Road 6 br | 6.2 ba | 10,000+ sf | 10.21 ac | In-law suite with kitchenette | Generator | Elevator | Gourmet Kitchen N E W H O P E , PA K U R F I S S .C O M / PA B U 5 1 9 3 0 4 $ 3 ,6 9 5 ,0 0 0 Located off one of the most coveted and pastoral Solebury Township lanes, this custom, more than 10,000 square foot French “Maison” is hidden behind gates on more than 10 acres of manicured grounds, where gentle slopes and giant Norway spruces and flowering trees add beauty and privacy. Paved walking and biking pathways create a park-like setting. A two-story foyer and impressive staircase with mahogany railing awaits when you enter this magical place, where walls and ceilings are covered in hand-finished Italian Venetian plaster. Ten minutes to New Hope restaurants and shopping. Trans Bridge Bus Service to New York.
Property taxes in Bucks County do not escalate on sale. PA max state income tax is 3.07% versus NJ max rate of 10.75. Additionally, there is no state income tax on retirement income, private and state pensions, IRA’s , 401k or Social Security benefits. Michael Richardson c. 609.647.4523
NEW HOPE
Hellen Cannon c. 215.779.6151
PRESENTED BY MICHAEL RICHARDSON AND HELLEN CANNON | R I T T E N H O U S E S Q U A R E | C H E ST N U T H I L L | B R Y N M AW R K U R F I S S .C O M 2 1 5 .7 9 4 . 3 2 2 7 © 2021 Affiliates LLC. All Rights Reserved. SIR® is a registered trademark licensed to SIR Affiliates LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.
43 • TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Move beyond your expectations. N OT H I N G C O M PA R E S
Spring Meadow Farm 5 br | 3.3 ba | 4,811 sf | 18.34 ac | Ample Privacy | Barn on Property | Scenic Views D OY L E STO W N , PA
K U R F I S S .C O M / PA B U 5 1 8 5 2 6
$ 4 ,7 5 0,0 0 0
Arthaus - 301 Broad Street 3 br | 3.1 ba | Luxury in the Heart of Center City | 8-Foot Deep Balconies | On-Site Valet P H I L A D E L P H I A , PA
K U R F I S S .C O M / PA P H 9 2 2 9 3 0
$ 3 ,6 5 1 ,7 0 0
1345 Gypsy Hill Road
282 Aqueduct Road
5 br | 3.3 ba | 8,120 sf | 2.99 ac | Large Flex Space | Unfinished Third Floor | Sport Court
5 br | 5.1 ba | 4,550 sf | 6.3 ac | Modern Finishes | Acreage | Scenic Views
L O W E R G W Y N E D D, PA K U R F I S S .C O M / PA M C 2 0 1 0 2 9 0 Douglas Pearson c. 267.907.2590 Ryan Cortez c. 215.800.6874
N E W H O P E , PA K U R F I S S .C O M / PA B U 5 1 9 3 0 4 $ 2 ,0 4 9,0 0 0 Douglas Pearson c. 267.907.2590 Sky Kiziltug c. 484.690.4448
$ 2 , 3 9 5 ,0 0 0
The Residences at Rabbit Run Creek
27 Mechanic Street
3 br | 3.1 ba | 3,700 sf | Private Gated Community | Custom New Construction | Elevator
3 br | 3.1 ba | 3,950 sf | New Construction | Modern Architecture | 90 minutes to NYC
N E W H O P E , PA
N E W H O P E , PA
K U R F I S S .C O M / PA B U 2 0 0 0 1 7 0
NEW HOPE
$ 1 , 5 1 7,7 1 5
K U R F I S S .C O M / PA B U 5 0 6 1 7 6
$ 2 ,6 9 5 ,0 0 0
P R E S E N T E D B Y D O U G L A S P E A R S O N C . 2 6 7. 9 0 7. 2 5 9 0 | R I T T E N H O U S E S Q U A R E | C H E ST N U T H I L L | B R Y N M AW R K U R F I S S .C O M 2 1 5 .7 9 4 . 3 2 2 7 © 2021 Affiliates LLC. All Rights Reserved. SIR® is a registered trademark licensed to SIR Affiliates LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.
TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • 44
APPLYING TO COLLEGE? Don’t go it alone! By giving you expert advice, smart feedback, practical timeand-process guidance, and meaningful encouragement, the Princeton Writing Coach can help you get into your top choices. (908) 420-1070. PrincetonWritingCoach@gmail.com 08-25-6t
Specialists
2nd & 3rd Generations
MFG., CO.
609-452-2630
“For me a house or an apartment
becomes a home when you add one set of four legs, a happy tail, and that indescribable measure of love that we call a dog. —Roger A. Caras
"
HOUSECLEANING: By experienced Polish lady. Good prices. References available. Please call (609) 310-0034. 09-22-4t HOUSECLEANING: Experienced, English speaking, great references, reliable with own transportation. Weekly & bi-weekly cleaning. Green cleaning available. Susan, (732) 873-3168. I have my own PPE for your protection. 09-08-8t CAREGIVER/ LIVE-IN ASSISTANT: Independent with 10 years of experience. Trustworthy, Polish woman with car & basic communicative English, is looking for full-time job. Please text Mira (215) 983-3201. 09-22-6t
Heidi Joseph Sales Associate, REALTOR® Office: 609.924.1600 Mobile: 609.613.1663 heidi.joseph@foxroach.com
Insist on … Heidi Joseph.
PRINCETON OFFICE | 253 Nassau Street | Princeton, NJ 08540
609.924.1600 | www.foxroach.com
©2013 An independently operated subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, and a franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc.© Equal Housing Opportunity. lnformation not verified or guaranteed. If your home is currently listed with a Broker, this is not intended as a solicitation.
JOES LANDSCAPING INC. OF PRINCETON Property Maintenance and Specialty Jobs Commercial/Residential Over 45 Years of Experience •Fully Insured •Free Consultations Email: joeslandscapingprinceton@ gmail.com Text (only) (609) 638-6846 Office (609) 216-7936 Princeton References •Green Company HIC #13VH07549500 06-09-22 HOME REPAIR SPECIALIST: Interior/exterior repairs, carpentry, trim, rotted wood, power washing, painting, deck work, sheet rock/ spackle, gutter & roofing repairs. Punch list is my specialty. 40 years experience. Licensed & insured. Call Creative Woodcraft (609) 586-2130 07-21-22
SPACE FOR LEASE
I BUY ALL KINDS of Old or Pretty Things: China, glass, silver, pottery, costume jewelry, evening bags, fancy linens, paintings, small furniture, etc. Local woman buyer. (609) 9217469. 10-06-22
OFFICE & MEDICAL
MONTGOMERY COMMONS
ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE LLC Offering professional cleaning services in the Princeton community for more than 28 years! Weekly, biweekly, monthly, move-in/move-out services for houses, apartments, offices & condos. As well as, GREEN cleaning options! Outstanding references, reliable, licensed & trustworthy. If you are looking for a phenomenal, thorough & consistent cleaning, don’t hesitate to call (609) 751-2188. 09-01-5t
BUYING: Antiques, paintings, Oriental rugs, coins, clocks, furniture, old toys, military, books, cameras, silver, costume & fine jewelry. Guitars & musical instruments. I buy single items to entire estates. Free appraisals. (609) 306-0613. 06-30-22 TOWN TOPICS CLASSIFIEDS GETS TOP RESULTS! Whether it’s selling furniture, finding a lost pet, or having a garage sale, TOWN TOPICS is the way to go! We deliver to ALL of Princeton as well as surrounding areas, so your ad is sure to be read. (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifieds@towntopics.com tf
Suites Available: 782, 830, 1660 & 2011 SF (+/-) ATTIC STEP ACCESS
• Prestigious Princeton mailing address T-STAT
• Built to suit tenant spaces with private bathroom, kitchenette & separate utilities • Premier Series suites with upgraded flooring, counter tops, cabinets & lighting available • 219 Parking spaces available on-site with handicap accessibility • VERIZON FIOS AVAILABLE & high-speed internet access
15’
ELECTRICAL PANEL
CLOSET
15’ RECEPTION AREA
OFFICE
OFFICE
OFFICE
10’-8”
8’
9’-5”
9’-5”
11’
SUITE 221 | 830 SF (+/-)
Route 206 & Applegate Dr | Princeton, NJ
908.874.8686 | LarkenAssociates.com Immediate Occupancy | Brokers Protected No warranty or representation, express or implied, is made to the accuracy of the information herein and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of rental or other conditions, withdrawal without notice and to any special listing conditions, imposed by our principals and clients.
ESTATE LIQUIDATION SERVICE: I will clean out attics, basements, garages & houses. Single items to entire estates. No job too big or small. In business over 35 years, serving all of Mercer County. Call (609) 306-0613. 06-30-22 WHAT’S A GREAT GIFT FOR A FORMER PRINCETONIAN? A Gift Subscription! Call (609) 924-2200 ext 10; circulation@towntopics.com tf
WE BUY CARS Belle Mead Garage (908) 359-8131 Ask for Chris tf
FALL IS HERE! GARAGE SALE + TOWN TOPICS CLASSIFIED = GREAT WEEKEND! Put an ad in the TOWN TOPICS to let everyone know! Call (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifi eds@towntopics.com DEADLINE: Tues before 12 noon tf GARAGE/YARD SALE: Saturday 9/25, 9:30-3. 150 Leabrook Lane, Princeton 08540. Children’s toys/ games, clothing (W Lt & XLt), (M 32x32), household & pet. Everything washed/sanitized. Masks please. 09-22 YARD SALE: Sunday, September 26 from 8:30 am-1 pm. 50 Pardoe Road, Princeton. NO EARLY BIRDS. Furniture, tools, high-end art supplies & much more! 09-22 MOVING SALE: Treadmill, Elliptical/Cross Trainer, Gym, Piano, Pool/Ping Pong Table, Couch & many other items for sale. Call Mike (609) 688-0368. 09-22 HEALTH CARE PROVIDER: CCMA (Licensed Clinical Medical Assistant). Licensed CHHA (Certified Home Health Aide). Over 10 years experience. References available. (609) 433-7031; fprotopapas1@ hotmail.com 09-01-4t KARINA’S HOUSECLEANING: Full service inside. Honest and reliable lady with references. Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. I can work hourly. Call for estimate. (609) 858-8259. 09-01-4t 2 BEDROOM CONDO SHARE: Available Oct. 1. Master BR suite in 2 BR condo. Good for grad student or professional. Share w/female music teacher with 1 year lease or possible school year. $1,100/mo. plus utilities. Great location, 2 miles from PU. Public transportation, pool & tennis. Call (609) 706-2209. cldamerau@yahoo. com 09-08-3t PRINCETON-GRACIOUS STUDIO APARTMENT on estate with magnificent gardens. Seeking tenant who will be in residence only part-time. Elegant furnishings, big windows, built-in bookcases & cabinetry, walk-in closet, kitchenette, large bath, AC, WI-Fi. Very private, separate entrance, parking. Great as an office, too. (609) 924-5245. 08-11-tf HOME HEALTH AIDE: 25 years of experience. Available mornings to take care of your loved one, transport to appointments, run errands. I am well known in Princeton. Top care, excellent references. The best, cell (609) 356-2951; or (609) 751-1396. tf CARPENTRY–PROFESSIONAL All phases of home improvement. Serving the Princeton area for over 30 yrs. No job too small. Call Julius (609) 466-0732 tf HANDYMAN–CARPENTER: Painting, hang cabinets & paintings, kitchen & bath rehab. Tile work, masonry. Porch & deck, replace rot, from floors to doors to ceilings. Shelving & hook-ups. ELEGANT REMODELING. You name it, indoor, outdoor tasks. Repair holes left by plumbers & electricians for sheetrock repair. RE agents welcome. Sale of home ‘checklist’ specialist. Mercer, Hunterdon, Bucks counties. 1/2 day to 1 month assignments. CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED, Covid 19 compliant. Active business since 1998. Videos of past jobs available. Call Roeland, (609) 933-9240. tf APPLYING TO COLLEGE? Don’t go it alone! By giving you expert advice, smart feedback, practical timeand-process guidance, and meaningful encouragement, the Princeton Writing Coach can help you get into your top choices. (908) 420-1070. PrincetonWritingCoach@gmail.com 08-25-6t ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE LLC Offering professional cleaning services in the Princeton community for more than 28 years! Weekly, biweekly, monthly, move-in/move-out services for houses, apartments, offices & condos. As well as, GREEN cleaning options! Outstanding references, reliable, licensed & trustworthy. If you are looking for a phenomenal, thorough & consistent cleaning, don’t hesitate to call (609) 751-2188. 09-01-5t
45 • TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
YOU’RE READY, WE’RE READY.
Welcome to Bucks County’s most exclusive gated community. Featuring open floor plans with elegant finishes, these exclusive homes span 3,600 square feet, offering all the privacy, space, and luxury you could want. COMMUNITY FEATURES • Full Basement
• Open, Contemporary Floorplans
• Two-Car Rear Garages
• Private Gated Community
• Maintenance-Free Lifestyle
• Private Elevators
Select move-in ready homes available with $300,000 in upgrades. Final Phase of Construction! In-person tours available by appointment. Starting at $1,575,000. 215.862.5800 | RabbitRunCreek.com Rte 202 (Lower York Road) & Rabbit Run Drive, New Hope, PA
TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • 46
HOUSECLEANING: By experienced Polish lady. Good prices. References available. Please call (609) 310-0034. 09-22-4t
JOES LANDSCAPING INC.
HOME REPAIR SPECIALIST:
OF PRINCETON
HOUSECLEANING: Experienced, English speaking, great references, reliable with own transportation. Weekly & bi-weekly cleaning. Green cleaning available. Susan, (732) 873-3168. I have my own PPE for your protection. 09-08-8t
Commercial/Residential
Interior/exterior repairs, carpentry, trim, rotted wood, power washing, painting, deck work, sheet rock/ spackle, gutter & roofing repairs. Punch list is my specialty. 40 years experience. Licensed & insured. Call Creative Woodcraft (609) 586-2130
CAREGIVER/ LIVE-IN ASSISTANT: Independent with 10 years of experience. Trustworthy, Polish woman with car & basic communicative English, is looking for full-time job. Please text Mira (215) 983-3201. 09-22-6t
Property Maintenance and Specialty Jobs
Over 45 Years of Experience •Fully Insured •Free Consultations Email: joeslandscapingprinceton@
07-21-22
gmail.com Text (only) (609) 638-6846 Office (609) 216-7936 Princeton References •Green Company HIC #13VH07549500
I BUY ALL KINDS of Old or Pretty Things: China, glass, silver, pottery, costume jewelry, evening bags, fancy linens, paintings, small furniture, etc. Local woman buyer. (609) 9217469.
06-09-22
10-06-22
E: Z ½ Ýã ã D Ù» ãÝ with Beatrice Bloom ^ãÙÊĦ , ®Ä¦ ®ÄãÊ & ½½ dŚĞ ĨĂůů ƌĞĂů ĞƐƚĂƚĞ ŵĂƌŬĞƚ ŝƐ ƐŚĂƉŝŶŐ ƵƉ ƚŽ ďĞ ŵŽƌĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƐĂŵĞ – ůŽǁ ŝŶǀĞŶƚŽƌŝĞƐ ĂŶĚ ŚŝŐŚĞƌ ƉƌŝĐĞƐ͕ ďƵĐŬŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƚƌĞŶĚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƵƐƵĂů ĞdžƉĞĐƚĂƟŽŶƐ ĨŽƌ ^ĞƉƚĞŵďĞƌ ĂŶĚ KĐƚŽďĞƌ͘ ,ŝƐƚŽƌŝĐĂůůLJ͕ ĨĂůů ŝƐ Ă ŐƌĞĂƚ ƟŵĞ ƚŽ ďƵLJ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ E:-Ez ŵĂƌŬĞƚƐ͘ /Ŷ ƚLJƉŝĐĂů LJĞĂƌƐ͕ ƚŚĞƌĞ ĂƌĞ ŵŽƌĞ ŚŽƵƐĞƐ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ŵĂƌŬĞƚ͕ ŐŝǀŝŶŐ ďƵLJĞƌƐ ŵŽƌĞ ŽƉƟŽŶƐ ĂŶĚ ŵŽƌĞ ƟŵĞ ƚŽ ƐŚŽƉ͘ ,ŽǁĞǀͲ Ğƌ͕ ƚŚŝƐ LJĞĂƌ ƌĞŵĂŝŶƐ ĨĂƌ ĨƌŽŵ ƚLJƉŝĐĂů͕ ǁŝƚŚ ŵĂŶLJ ŵĂƌŬĞƚƐ ƐĞĞŝŶŐ ŚŝŐŚ ƉƌŝĐĞƐ͕ ďŝĚĚŝŶŐ ǁĂƌƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ůŝŐŚƚŶŝŶŐ-ĨĂƐƚ ƐĂůĞƐ͘ ĐĐŽƌĚŝŶŐ ƚŽ ŶĞǁ ŵĂƌŬĞƚ ĚĂƚĂ ĨƌŽŵ ZĞĂůƚŽƌ͘ĐŽŵ͕ ĂƐ ŽĨ ^ĞƉƚĞŵďĞƌ ϭϭ͕ ϮϬϮϭ͕ ŶĞǁ ůŝƐƟŶŐƐ ŶĂƟŽŶǁŝĚĞ ǁĞƌĞ ƵƉ ŽŶůLJ Ϯй͕ ǁŚŝůĞ ŵĞĚŝĂŶ ůŝƐƟŶŐ ƉƌŝĐĞƐ ƌŽƐĞ ϵ͘ϳй͘ /Ŷ EĞǁ :ĞƌƐĞLJ͕ ŶĞǁ ůŝƐƟŶŐƐ ĂƌĞ ĚŽǁŶ ĂďŽƵƚ ϭϭй ǀĞƌƐƵƐ Ă LJĞĂƌ ĂŐŽ͘ WƌŝĐĞƐ ĂůƐŽ ƌĞŵĂŝŶ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ƵƉƟĐŬ͕ ǁŝƚŚ ŵĞĚŝĂŶ ƉƌŝĐŝŶŐ ĨŽƌ ƐŝŶŐůĞ ĨĂŵŝůLJ ŚŽŵĞƐ ƵƉ ŵŽƌĞ ƚŚĂŶ ϮϬй ĨƌŽŵ Ă LJĞĂƌ ĂŐŽ͕ ĚĂƚĂ ĨƌŽŵ EĞǁ :ĞƌƐĞLJ ZĞĂůƚŽƌƐ ƐŚŽǁƐ͘ ^ĐĂƩĞƌĞĚ ŵƵŶŝĐŝƉĂůŝƟĞƐ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƚ ƚŚĞ ƐƚĂƚĞ ŚĂǀĞ ŵŝŶŝŵĂů ŝŶǀĞŶƚŽƌŝĞƐ ƚŚĂƚ ĂƌĞ ĞǀĞŶ ůŽǁĞƌ ƚŚĂŶ ƐƚĂƚĞ ĂǀĞƌĂŐĞƐ͕ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ƚŽǁŶƐ ŝŶ ĐĞŶƚƌĂů ĂŶĚ ƐŽƵƚŚĞƌŶ E:͘ dŚĞƌĞ ŝƐ ĂůƐŽ ƐƚƌŽŶŐ ďƵLJĞƌ ŝŶƚĞƌĞƐƚ ĂůŽŶŐ ƚŚĞ :ĞƌƐĞLJ ^ŚŽƌĞ ŵĂƌŬĞƚƐ͘
STOCKTON REAL ESTATE **********
RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS No Pets & non-smoking tenants: . Princeton – $5100/mo. Riverside Neighborhood Plus utilities, 4 BR, 3 full baths, LR, DR, Eat-in Kitchen. Available now. Princeton – $2400/mo. JUST RENOVATED. Includes heat, water & 1 car parking on a Princeton Tree Street. 2 BR, 1 bath, LR, Den & Eat-in Kitchen. Available now. Lawrenceville – $1500/mo. JUST RENOVATED. Plus utilites & 1 parking space. 1st floor, 2 BR, LR, Dining area & full bath. Shared back yard. Close to bus line. Available now. S. Brunswick – $2600/mo. Princeton Walk Plus utilities.FULLY FURNISHED. 2 BR, 2½ bath. LR, Den, Eat-in Kitchen. Available now. STOCKTON MEANS FULL SERVICE REAL ESTATE Email for more information: sre.marty@gmail.com We list, We sell, We manage. If you have a house to sell or rent we are ready to service you! Call us for any of your real estate needs and check out our website at: http://www.stockton-realtor.com
Employment Opportunities in the Princeton Area
CARRIER ROUTE AVAILABLE Wednesday morning delivery. If interested, please contact Gina Hookey at classifieds@towntopics.com
32 CHAMBERS STREET PRINCETON, NJ 08542
PHONE (609) 924-1416 FAX (609) 228-5151 MARTHA F. STOCKTON, BROKER-OWNER BUYING: Antiques, paintings, Oriental rugs, coins, clocks, furniture, old toys, military, books, cameras, silver, costume & fine jewelry. Guitars & musical instruments. I buy single items to entire estates. Free appraisals. (609) 306-0613. 06-30-22 TOWN TOPICS CLASSIFIEDS GETS TOP RESULTS! Whether it’s selling furniture, finding a lost pet, or having a garage sale, TOWN TOPICS is the way to go! We deliver to ALL of Princeton as well as surrounding areas, so your ad is sure to be read. (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifieds@towntopics.com tf
An Equal Opportunity Employer 4438 Route 27 North, Kingston, NJ 08528 609-924-2200
6 BIRCHWOOD COURT, WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP
G COMIN ! SOON LISTED AT $648,000 Picturesque 5 BR, 2.5 BA colonial on .68 acre lot in Birchwood Estates. 5 min drive to Princeton Jct train. Pretty outside window boxes & inviting foyer w/new Travertine tile flr. Lrg kit w/Cherry cabs, coffee bar area, pantry & brkfst rm. Frml LR & DR. Wood burning FR fplc. 3 season screened porch overlooks rear yard. Upstairs, hrdwd flrs lead to MBR w/ private BA. 4 more BRs share renov hall BA w/2sinks, Kohler fixtures, Corian ctrs, cust cabs & shower w/niche & handheld attachments. Full bsmt, 6-panel solid doors, mud/laundry rm w/built-in cabs, half BA on 1st flr, recently sealed driveway, recently painted exterior & newer water heater. Oversized 2C gar w/sep storage area. Great for NYC/PHL commute & 1.5 mi to WW Senior Ctr, Maurice Hawk Elementary & HS South.
New Original Artwork by Sean Carney at A Store by Princeton Magazine From the shore to the city, wood stain artist Sean Carney brings new life to familiar New Jersey landscapes. Visit princetonmagazinestore.com to purchase.
Founding Agent, Princeton Office
www.princetonmagazinestore.com
With an enduring commitment to our Sales Associates and their success, we invite you to experience today’s Weichert. Meet John Burke, Sales Manager
John is an inspirational leader and business coach who has been taking top producers to the next level for 28 years. He has a brilliant track record of empowering sales performance and sustaining growth through market cycles. John serves on the Board of Directors of Bright MLS. He is a former President of the local board of Realtors and was chosen twice by his peers as “Realtor of the Year” for Mercer County.
Scan to learn more or contact John Burke directly at 609-418-0154 to discuss your future with Weichert.
If you’re a seasoned real estate agent looking to transform your business and thrive, join our Princeton office and be a part of something remarkable. You’ll enjoy: Personal Coaching: Benefit from one-on-one coaching sessions with our visionary sales leader, access expert insight to develop your business plan, and master advanced selling skills to elevate your mindset and drive extraordinary results. All-In-One Technology Tools: Put your entire sales process—every single daily task—on autopilot, saving many hours and increasing your efficiency more than you ever thought possible. Unique Team Approach: Lead a team of local Weichert All Under One Roof Advisors to support your customers’ journey home. You’ll have total control over every transaction and elevate the value of your role to your buyers.
SM
Dazzling Personal Branding Materials: Stand out in the market, build trust with prospects and leverage your identity in every part of the sales process. At Weichert, we support you with everything you need to drive sales excellence, achieve goals faster, and get to the forefront of the Princeton market.
Weichert Princeton 350 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08540 609-921-1900 © 2021 Weichert, Realtors®. REALTOR® is a federally registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is a Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. Weichert® is a federally registered trademark owned by Weichert Co. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Information is subject to change without notice. We will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, a disability or familial status. Equal Opportunity Employer
47 • TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Join Us
INTRODUCING LAWRENCEVILLE ROAD • PRINCETON $2,295,000
INTRODUCING MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD • MONTGOMERY TWP $3,600,000 Norman T ‘Pete’ Callaway • 609.558.5900 Ca l l awayHenders on.com/id/NJSO2000412
Ca l l awayHenders on.com/id/NJME2004794
C a l l awayHenders on.com/id/NJME2005180
INTRODUCING PARDEE CIRCLE • PRINCETON $1,730,000 Janet Stefandl • 201.805.7402 Ca l l awayHenders on.com/id/NJME2004248
INTRODUCING CONSTITUTION DRIVE • PRINCETON $1,395,000 Martha Giancola • 609.658.1969 Ca l l awayHenders on.com/id/NJME2004686
INTRODUCING ANDREWS LANE • PRINCETON $1,295,000 Maura Mills • 609.947.5757 Ca l l awayHenders on.com/id/NJME2005090
EVANS DRIVE • CRANBURY TOWNSHIP $1,285,000 Kathryn Baxter • 516.521.7771 C a l l awayHenders on.com/id/2202582R
INTRODUCING BELLEVIEW TERRACE • LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP $1,150,000 Catherine ‘Kate’ Stinson • 609.439.9343 Ca l l awayHenders on.com/id/NJME2004878
INTRODUCING CHESTNUT STREET • PRINCETON $799,000 Martha ‘Jane’ Weber • 609.462.1563 C a l l awayHenders on.com/id/NJME2004886
INTRODUCING LILAC WAY • MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP $785,000 Joel Winer • 908.500.8815 C a l l awayHenders on.com/id/3740731
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 11AM - 1PM BROOK DRIVE EAST • S BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP $600,000 Madolyn Greve • 609.462.2505 C a l l awayHenders on.com/id/NJMX2000646
CASTLE LANE • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP $4,995,000 Jennifer E Curtis • 609.610.0809 Ca l l awayHenders on.com/id/NJME313550
INTRODUCING MERCER STREET • PRINCETON $1,899,000
CallawayHenderson.com 4 NASSAU STREET | PRINCETON, NJ 08542 | 609.921.1050 Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Subject To Errors, Omissions, Prior Sale Or Withdrawal Without Notice.