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Hundreds Join Vigil, Prayer Service for Tree of Life Victims
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More than 700 filled the Nassau Presbyterian Church sanctuary Sunday evening to pray, sing, and mourn the victims of last weekend’s massacre at Tree of Life Synagogue in the Squirrel Hill section of Pittsburgh. “The service reflected the desire of our community to be together, to be in solidarity with Jews across the world, to be mourning together the death of 11 Jews in Pittsburgh,” said the Rev. Dave Davis, senior pastor of Nassau Presbyterian and one of the organizers of the interfaith vigil, along with Rabbi Adam Feldman and the Princeton Clergy Association. Organized in less than 24 hours, the community prayer service included remarks by Feldman, Davis, Imam Chebli of the Islamic Society of Central Jersey, prayers led by other area clergy, and comments by Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert and officers of the Princeton Police Department (PPD). The gathering also included a variety of music, the reading of Psalm 23 in Hebrew and in English, and the lighting of 11 candles for those who perished. “It was important to go to a place where you feel supported, where you feel we’re in this together and we’re going to make it through,” said the Rev. Bob Moore, executive director of the Coalition for Peace Action. “It was heartening to see such a big turnout, people from across the faith spectrum. It was very uplifting and empowering.” Davis added, “It was both remarkable and heartbreaking.” Feldman, expressing his gratitude for the support of the Princeton community
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Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Council, BOE Candidates Head to Finish Line
With just six days to go until the November 6 election, three candidates for two spots on Princeton Council and five candidates for three positions on the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education (BOE) are looking to the culmination of a vigorous campaign. For Council, Eve Niedergang and Dwaine Williamson are running a joint campaign on the Democratic ticket against Republican candidate Lisa Wu. The candidates for BOE include Betsy Kalber Baglio, Mary Clurman, Daniel J. Dart, Dafna Kendal, and Brian McDonald. Through media, public forums, lawn signs, and elsewhere, the candidates have all presented their views over the past few months, but each candidate was given the opportunity to state briefly once more “why Princeton residents should vote for you.”
must be reviewed, and we will insist on a transparent budget process with maximum public participation. We will explore opportunities for low-impact commercial development to build our tax base, and pursue shared service agreements with public and private partners. We must also work to maintain cost-effective social, recreational, and environmental programs. “We are committed to making Princeton more affordable for middle-class families. We will support zoning changes that encourage the building of ‘missing middle’ homes which diversify our housing stock while preserving the unique character of our town. Above all, we value and will work to maintain the vibrant diversity in
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For those who have been enjoying the free parking on local streets in recent weeks, the party is almost over. On November 5, Princeton’s new “smart” parking meters will be up and running, so it will be back to paying to park at the 1,100 metered spaces throughout town. There has been some confusion about why the old meters were removed before the new ones were ready to go. According to Princeton Municipal Engineer Deanna Stockton, it was an issue of height. “The new meter equipment is a different size than our existing meter equipment,”
Niedergang and Williamson wrote, “We care deeply about Princeton, and our goal in creating ‘A Princeton for All’ represents a steadfast commitment to ensure that our town is welcoming and inclusive — and that our municipal government is fiscally responsible, committed to affordability, and dedicated to sustainable growth. “We will prioritize growing concerns about property taxes and commit to holding the line on municipal taxes (22 percent of our property taxes) by scrutinizing local government spending. All programs
our town and to ensure that our community’s advantages are available to all Princetonians.” Lisa Wu stated, “I want to salute my opponents for maintaining an attitude of civility often lacking in today’s political climate. I propose a different approach to Princeton politics as usual. My campaign has convinced me that the biggest concern of most residents is their property taxes. Taxes are becoming a serious problem for residents of modest means. I am distressed that our local elected officials are not doing anything about it and they won’t until they realize that there are political consequences for inaction. I want Council Continued on Page 8
New Parking Meters Almost Ready To Go Live On Princeton Streets
she explained. “With the LED screen readout, the new meters needed to be a little bit shorter in order to be viewed properly. So we had to take out the old meters and cut the poles before installing the new ones. That’s why we had the gap.” It has been more than a decade since Princeton updated its parking meters. The replacement program is part of an overall parking project that is being unveiled in stages. Meter hours have been streamlined, and are now the same in all metered Continued on Page 10
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Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday at 2 a.m. Turn clocks back one hour.
FALL AT THE FARM: The weather was crisp on Sunday afternoon for the last day of Terhune Orchards’ annual Apple Days Harvest Festivals, which featured fun for the whole family with live music, country food, cider, apple picking, pumpkin picking and painting, an adventure barn, wagon rides, a corn stalk maze, wine tasting room, farm market, and more . (Photo by Charles R. Plohn)
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EVE NIEDERGANG & DWAINE WILLIAMSON DEMOCRATS FOR PRINCETON COUNCIL