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www.theprincetonsun.com A soccer sister act OCT. 7–13, 2015 FREE NJDEP requires remedial action work plan at AvalonBay site Princeton most snobby? Princeton girls’ team features three sets of sisters, all determined to make 2015 a season to remember Investigation indicated levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, metals detected exceed DEP residential standards By MIKE MONOSTRA The Sun Sister acts are nothing new to Princeton High School girls’ soccer. In 2014, the Little Tigers had two sets of sisters on varsity. Senior twin sisters Emily and Shannon Pawlak played on the team together as did junior Taylor Lis and freshman Devon Lis. However, head coach Val Rodriguez never recalls anything like the team she has in 2015. This season, sisterhood on Princeton varsity girls’ soccer has taken on a very literal meaning. Joining Taylor and Devon this year are senior Julia Ryan and sophomore Abaigeal Ryan, and senior Serena DiBianco and sophomore Gracia DiBianco. “It seems like we’ve had a lot of sisters in our program, but we’ve never had three sets of sisters at the same time and all on varsity,” Rodriguez said. This is the first year both the Ryan and DiBianco sisters are playing together on varsity. Julia did not play high school soccer please see WITH, page 22 By VITA DUVA The Sun ERICA CHAYES WIDA/The Sun Zora Sabrina enjoys Princeton and its art scene with her notso-snobby puppy. Sabrina and other locals react to their town’s recent title of ‘Snobbiest Place in New Jersey’ on page 2. Last week, AvalonBay completed and released the results of its site investigation for 253 Witherspoon St. – formerly the location of the University Medical Center. After taking samples of the piles of materials on the site, and samples from various other ground locations, the report indicates that no detectable levels of polychlorinated biphenyl were discovered. However, it was determined that levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and metals were detected and exceed state Department of Environmental Protection residential standards. Due to these findings, AvalonBay is required by NJDEP to develop a remedial action work plan. “We’ve had numerous meetings – we’ve had telephone discussions, reviewing where AvalonBay is,” Municipal Engineer Robert Kiser told Council last Monday night. “The good news is that AvalonBay is fully following NJDEP requirements relating to the contamination that they did find on site.” The remedial action work plan, which has been provided by AvalonBay to the municipality, requires that the site be capped in accordance with NJDEP regulations. The plan also grants institutional control to ensure the cap will be monitored. AvalonBay will be required to file a deed notice indicating the existence of contaminants capped on site. In addition, AvalonBay will be required to obtain a remedial action permit from NJDEP, which entails continual monitoring and semi-annual inspection of the cap. The municipal staff, along with Whitman, an environmental firm, have reviewed both the site investigation report and the remedial action plan. Both parties please see INVESTIGATION, page 20 INSIDE THIS ISSUE BOE meeting Homework-free breaks are in the future. PAGE 2 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Editorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 THE PRINCETON SUN — OCT. 7–13, 2015 To snob or to snub? What do Princetonians really think of their town’s new ‘Snobbiest Place in New Jersey’ title? By ERICA CHAYES WIDA The Sun Princeton was recently named to roadsnacks.net's "Snobbiest Places in New Jersey" list. It not only made it onto the list of 236 eligible towns – each had to have a population of at least 5,000 – but climbed quickly to No. 1. The list, made somewhat in jest, was based on criteria such as median household income and home price, percentage of population with a college degree and number of private schools, art galleries and theaters per capita. It turns out that in addition to its "snobbery," Princeton also possesses more galleries/museums and theaters than any other town in the state. To see if this criteria truly contributes to Princeton's "snobbish" rep, The Sun asked locals and visitors their thoughts on the matter. Princeton mother of three Kate Henreckson commented while waltzing down Witherspoon Street. "I see how Princeton is definitely one of the wealthiest towns in the area, but that doesn't mean snobby," Henreckson said. "I for one love the libraries, museums, opportunities for kids. I've lived three other places since having children, and this is by far my favorite to stay and raise my family. I love the beauty, the culture and all the interesting experiences provided by the university." Princeton alumna Class of '83 and former resident Miriam Lopez visited her son from Los Angeles. She said her love for the town, which she believes is undeserving of its snobby reputation, may even bring her back to once again be a Princetonian. "It's obviously an elite community, especially in the town center, but in comparison to dozens of other cities, it is just not on the same plane," Lopez said. "I think art is a great thing. The more art the better for students and for the community." Another visitor, Emma Pillow, whose first time to Princeton perspective lent objectivity, explored the town with a friend who grew up here. "The name 'Princeton' in and of itself gives the vibe of snobbery ERICA CHAYES WIDA/The Sun Kate Henreckson, daughter Emma, 1, and (not pictured) son Will, 3, recently took a stroll down Witherspoon Street. because of the Ivy League university. I attend a school for the arts in Philly, and in comparison to my usual immersement, I have yet to see an overwhelming art scene. But I'm still exploring," Pillow said with a smile. Local Zora Sabrina voiced, "I don't think a place that is so saturated with private schools and an Ivy League school warrants that title," Sabrina said, "though I have heard that before; I think it does have that reputation. I also don't think income levels should dictate that conclusion. It has to do with the individual, not how much the individual makes." As far as the number of museums, galleries and theaters, Sabrina feels the numbers will only better Princeton as a whole. Board resolution approved for homework-free breaks BOE makes first step in accommodating ‘wellness and balance’ for Princeton Public School students By ERICA CHAYES WIDA The Sun At the Sept. 29 Board of Education meeting, student representatives Madi Norman and Nick Pibl read a list of comments gathered from a survey on Princeton High School student stress levels and issues with work load. When they began with, “one student said they were ‘averaging about 13 hours of sleep per school week,’” board President Andrea Spalla gasped, and several jaws dropped among those aiming to make PPS the best it can be. The board demonstrated its willingness to listen to PHS youth by approving of a resolution to eliminate homework on winter and spring breaks and other designated weekends throughout the year. “When we talk about wellness in the broader sense of the word, it means many things,” BOE Vice President Patrick Sullivan said about the first of five goals in the new PPS Strategic Plan. “But the one that impacts many families every night is homework.” Sullivan said he spoke to one student at the start of the year about how it was going at school. The first thing out of the student’s mouth was, “too much homework.” “That’s someone who’s working an 11-hour day,” Sullivan added. “We can lower stress levels among students and staff. It’s something to address right now and a nice first step – symbolic, at least, that we’re trying to step things back.” Superintendent Steve Cochrane outlined this “first step” as one that designates homework-free time over the NJEA Convention weekend, Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks, and Mother’s Day weekend. The goal is to support students’ “wellness and balance” by allowing them to “mentally step away from focusing on homework, projects and studying for tests,” Cochrane said. Cochrane and the board want these homework-free breaks to promote other opportunities for students to pursue their passions, spend time with family and friends, engage in other extracurricular activities and read for pleasure rather than requirement. To limit stresses, the resolution also advises that no projects or tests will be due or given immediately after return of these holidays. Princeton biological science and chemistry teacher Robert Corell brought up what he refers to as “the law of unintended consequences” during public comment. “I noticed the fourth homework-free weekend is in the middle of AP exams. As an AP teacher, it’s a May 2 exam regardless of one snow day or 13. I can guarantee that students are still going to be studying over that weekend.” Corell agrees with “the intent and the initiative” of homeworkfree weekends, but feels there are still unintended consequences that will occur and inhibit the goal of stress relief and wellness. Corell feels there should be a limit to the number of AP courses students can take so they won’t overwhelm themselves competing amongst each other for spots at the “same seven colleges.” Cochrane said he will continue to work with teachers and administrators to identify the many ways homework can become something that enhances learning and balance among students rather than something that has a negative effect. “We are looking at the best practices in other places, in our own district, and to develop recommendations within our community,” he said. In other news: • Cochrane gave update on “swatting” incidents that occurred at PHS and Riverside Elementary. 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Access Princeton has answered more than 6,500 phone calls, averaging about 540 phone calls per month. Of the 6,300 reports made through SeeClickFix, a mobile app, 2,000 were actionable items. “That means your potholes, your broken meters and all that good stuff that comes in,” Rothman-Iliff said. “So, they were something that members of staff had to take action on. The rest of them were really inquires or call transfers that also come into us.” Of the issues reported, there were 203 broken parking meters, 163 potholes and more than 200 notary services completed. To date, there are 460 registered SeeClickFix users, 302 iPhone users and 83 Android users, who have downloaded the mobile app. “Overall, it has been a really good year, a productive year, a growing year, and we’re still growing,” Rothman-Iliff said. Princeton Senior Resource Center Marks 40th Anniversary, Presents Future Plans The Princeton Senior Resource Center has seen many accomplishments in the 2014-2015 year thus far. This year also marks the organization’s 40th anniversary. “I think we have had a very please see INTERNATIONAL, page 20 % $ !&# ! "# $$ ! %! $$ $% " % %$ " # %$ $% $' ""#!"# % # % % "#! !% $ ! & #$% ! !! # "! % (% #! # ( #$ ) % $$! ) %# #!! # % $%#) !&% # % %! ! % #!& & $% % & !& %! %! ! #% )! %! $ ' %) "# ' % ) ! # ! %# % $%#) # % $$! % ! % ! %) ! ( #$ ) !# 6 THE PRINCETON SUN — OCT. 7–13, 2015 in our opinion Enjoy fall at a farm 145 Witherspoon Street Princeton, NJ 08542 609-751-0245 Tourism in New Jersey isn’t just about the Shore W hen you think about tourism in New Jersey, the first thing that pops into your mind, most likely, is the Shore. And why shouldn’t it be? There is so much focus on our coastline, and so much of our lives here revolve around the summertime rush to the beach. But there is so much more our state has to offer, and these other offerings are on display front and center during October. Farms in New Jersey are popular places for what has come to be known as agritourism – a booming industry that involves any agriculturally-based operation or activity that brings visitors to a farm. New Jersey is the Garden State for a reason, and there are multiple farms in many places throughout our state, both in more Dan McDonough Jr. chair man of el auw it media Your thoughts Do you plan to visit a farm in New Jersey this fall? Share your pictures of pumpkin and apple picking, corn mazes and more with The Sun! rural places and in not-so-rural places as well. Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno toured some local farms last week to help promote the agritourism industry, which is growing each year. According to the state Department of Agriculture, New Jersey ranks ninth in the nation in agritourism, bringing in more than $18 million per year. As farms look for new ways to grow revenue, they not only look for secondary crops but also toward runoff revenue streams – from traditional tourism areas such as apple and pumpkin picking to hayrides, corn mazes and farm tours. October in New Jersey is one of the best months to visit a farm. Apples are ready to be plucked off the trees and eaten raw or baked into delectable pies. Pumpkins and gourds are ready to be picked from the ground and used as decorations for Halloween-inspired themes inside and outside houses. And farm stands are vibrant with fall wreaths, hay, scarecrows and apple cider. Farming is such an important sector to our state’s economy and our state’s image. So put on a pair of jeans, grab a hoodie and head out to a local farm this month. If you haven’t experienced agritourism in New Jersey yet, October is the best month to do it. Enjoy the season! letters to the editor Princeton the best place in state for arts and culture It's no surprise that Princeton often finds itself on top 10 lists (best small town, best downtown, best college town for people who aren't in college), but last week we were singled out for being the snobbiest town in New Jersey! The writers were having a little fun at our expense, but who can argue with the fact that Princeton is the best place in New Jersey for arts and culture. And there's never been a better time to visit the Princeton University Art Museum. The new exhibit Cézanne and the Modern features paintings by van Gogh, Modiliani and Soutine, as well as 16 watercolors by Cézanne that can only be displayed for limited periods because of their sensitivity to light. Also on display is a stunning new glass and bronze outdoor sculpture. The museum, one of Princeton's cultural treasures, is free, open to the public and refreshingly non-snobby! I'll be holding my monthly open office hours, Friday, Oct. 30 in the library lobby from 8:30-10 a.m. Hope to see you there or around town. Liz Lempert Mayor of Princeton Vote Andrew Zwicker, Maureen Vella for state Assembly Election Day – Tuesday, Nov. 3 – is less than six weeks away. This year, the race at the top of the ticket here in Princeton is for state Assembly, a race that many people – even regular voters – don’t pay much attention to. But there are real reasons to care about the Assembly races and urgent reasons to vote. Gun control would be one relevant example. Yesterday and today, there were threats at Riverside Elementary School – the school my children attended – and Princeton High School – again, where my children attended. Although, thankfully, those threats and similar ones last year have turned out to be hoaxes, they are frightening nonetheless. In the wake of Sandy Hook and so many other shootings, I want stricter, sensible controls on firearms in place. Yet our Republican representatives in the state Assembly, Jack Ciattarelli and Donna Simon, don’t share this goal; both of please see LETTERS, page 14 ELECTION LETTERS Letters to the editor regarding the Nov. 3 election will not be printed in the Oct. 28 edition. The Oct. 21 edition will be the last edition before elections to print these letters. Tim Ronaldson Joe Eisele execut ive edit or publ isher Kristen Dowd Erica Chayes Wida pr incet on edit or Vita Duva ar t dir ect or Stephanie Lippincott adver t isinG dir ect or Arlene Reyes manaGinG edit or pr incet on edit or Russell Cann chief execut ive of f icer Barry Rubens vice chair man Michael LaCount, Ph.D. chair man of t he boar d el auw it media Gr oup publ isher emer it us edit or emer it us Steve Miller Alan Bauer The Sun is published weekly by Elauwit Media LLC, 145 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542. It is mailed weekly to select addresses in the 08542 and 08540 ZIP codes. 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CALENDAR PAGE 8 WEDNESDAY OCT. 7 uss ffor discussion on n JJoin oin u or a llively ively d iscussion o backyard n kkeeping eeping b ackyard cchickens hickens iin areas and how are rresidential esidential a reas a nd h ow tto o ccare during Spring. ffor or yyour our cchickens hickens d uring S pring. This FREE event he T his F REE e vent iiss ffun un ffor or tthe whole with door prizes, w hole ffamily amily w ith d oor p rizes, and an exclusive rrefreshments efreshments a nd a ne xclusive all attendees! ssale ale ffor or a ll a ttendees! chess at these weekly drop-in sessions led by Princeton High School chess members. Dan Black with the PUB led by Dough Healy: Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 8-10:30 pm. Tickets $8. Healthy Habits, Healthy Eating Workshop: D&R Greenway Land Trust, Johnson Education Center, 5-7 p.m. For more information, call (609) 924-4646. Homework Help: Princeton Public Library, Third Floor, 5-7 p.m. After-school homework help is available every Monday through Thursday when Princeton Public schools are in session. Students in all grades from all Princeton schools are welcome. Citizenship Preparation Class: Princeton Public Library, Conference Room, 7-9 p.m. This series of classes is offered by The Latin American Task Force to assist in preparing for the U.S. Citizenship Test. Chess: Princeton Public Library, Story Room, 4-5 p.m. Children can learn to play and practice THURSDAY OCT. 8 Baby Playgroup: Princeton Public Library, Story Room, 11:30-noon. For parents, caregivers and children 0-17 months of age. No big kids allowed. Afternoon Stories: Princeton Public Library, Story Room, 4-4:30 p.m. For children aged 4 and older. An adult must accompany all children. Homework Help: Princeton Public Library, Third Floor, 5-7 p.m. After school homework help is available every Monday through Thursday when Princeton Public schools are in session. Students in all grades from all Princeton schools are welcome. Origami Club for All Ages: Princeton Public Library, Third Floor, 6:30-8 p.m. Anyone interested in the traditional Japanese art of paper folding is invited to meet for 90 minutes of new, often sea- OCT. 7–13, 2015 sonal, folding. Beginners are welcome. FRIDAY OCT. 9 Divorce Recovery Support Group: Divorce Recovery Program, Princeton Church of Christ, 7:30 p.m. For more information, call (609) 581-3889. Code for Princeton Hack, Yack and Learn Night: Princeton Public Library, Community Room, 6-9 p.m. Techies of all skill levels are invited to bring their laptops and join the hacking at this monthly meeting. McCarter Live at the Library: Princeton Public Library, Community Room, 7-9 p.m. Playwright and theater director Ken Ludwig discusses the creation of “A Comedy of Tenors,” the sequel to his Tony Award-winning “Lend me a Tenor.” SATURDAY OCT. 10 Second Saturday Walks: Secrets of the Marsh: D&R Greenway Land Trust, Abbot Mashlands, Hamilton, 10-noon. Birding Trip: Washington Crossing Audubon Society, Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve, Franklin, 8 a.m. For more information, call (609) 921-8964. Kirtan, Meditation, Discussion and Indian Vegetarian Luncheon: Princeton Bhakti Vendanta Institute, 2 p.m. To register, visit [email protected]. SUNDAY OCT. 11 **+"%! +"%! &&'' ###"%! #"% ! &&$ $ &% ''% % &% () &' &' &% () &% &* ) &$ &$ &*) )+ )+ gas area, Princeton, Princeton, New New Jersey Jersey is is a Tier Tier 1 radon radon gas area, w with ith tthe he hhighest ighest rrisk isk ffor or radon levels. radon is elevated elevated radon levels. High High radon is a major major cause cause of of home home sales sales falling falling through through and and is is the the second second leading leading cause cause of of lung lung cancer cancer in in the the US, US, about about recommends biyearly 22,000 22,000 deaths deaths a year. year. The The DEP DEP recommends biyearly radon radon tests. tests. esting & M •R Radon adon TTesting Mitigation itigation • V Vapor apor IIntrusion ntrusion M Mitigation itigation Treatment • Free • Waterproofing Waterproofing • Mold Mold Treatment Free Estimates Estimates for for High High Radon Radon Mitigation Mitigation , Sunday Stories: Princeton Public Library, Story Room, 3-3:30 p.m. Stories, songs and rhymes for children 2-8 years of age and their families. Adults must accompany their children. ESL Class: Princeton Public Library, Conference Room, 4-6 p.m. Speakers of world languages who are learning English as a second language are invited to these two-hour classes. Astrological Society of Princeton: Plainsboro Public Library, 2 p.m. Guest Speaker, Joanne Castro will speak on “Rectification.” MONDAY OCT. 12 Columbus Day: Most township offices and libraries are closed in OCT. 7–13, 2015 – THE PRINCETON SUN 9 Behind the scenes with McCarter Theatre’s Emily Mann Dr. Mary V. DeCicco MATT PILSNER/ Special to The Sun McCarter Theatre’s Artistic Director and Resident Playwright Emily Mann (seated right) works with Dylan McDermott (center) and Susannah Hoffman (left) behind the scenes of ‘Baby Doll.’ Tennessee William’s ‘Baby Doll,’ adapted for the stage by Mann and Pierre Laville, is at McCarter Theatre through Oct. 11. D.M.D., FAGD • Preventive Dentistry • Sealants • Mouth Guards • Veneers • Bonded and Porcelain Fillings • Crowns • Implant Crowns • Dentures • Oral Cancer Screening • Sleep Appliances • Over 30 years experience • Welcome ages 2 to 102 • Wheel Chair Accessible 67 Tamarack Circle Montgomery Knoll Recognized as (609) 921-7744 MORE ONLINE To read The Sun’s Behind the Scenes Spotlight with Mann, visit ThePrincetonSun.com. www.DeCiccoDental.com Email us at [email protected] 10 THE PRINCETON SUN — OCT. 7–13, 2015 MEET THE COUNCIL CANDIDATES Every week, The Sun will ask the candidates in the Nov. 3 election for Princeton Council seats to respond to questions pertinent to local issues. You can find all responses online at www.theprincetonsun.com. This week’s questions: 1.) Do you feel a new fee structure for the Spring Street Parking Garage is the best solution? Why? 2.) Do you think Access Princeton is working well to accommodate residents’ needs and inquiries? Is there anything you would do to improve resident-council communication? Do you feel a new fee structure for the Spring Street Parking Garage is the best solution? Why? The parking situation in Princeton continues to become challenging. The great part of this dilemma is that Princeton is a destination that many people love to visit. Part of my reason to run for Council in Princeton is to have our lovely town become one of the most “desirable places to live.” In any well-managed town, you have to manage traffic and parking. To make sure the finances are in place to fund parking garages and meters, you have to charge a fee. Princeton Council has been very generous over the years to keep parking fees at a reasonable amount. To maintain the Spring Street Parking Garage, What a great way to report any the fee may have to be increased problem in Princeton and to to keep pace with the expenses know the issue will be tracked associated with the garage. and completed. Access PrinceThere are many expenses that ton turned 1 year old recently are directly related to the fees and has grown to become a very being charged. Princeton has to valuable tool to so many resipay for the debt service (funds dents. This represents my vision borrowed to build the garage), of giving the community a voice. employees’ salaries, utility bills, I think there is no other power maintenance, repairs, etc. as great as having a say in what LANCE LIVERMAN is being done. Access Princeton Do you think Access Princeton is working well to accommodate allows everyone to participate in residents’ needs and inquiries? Is keeping Princeton a lovely town. there anything you would do to improve I would like to commend the current resident-council communication? Princeton Council for being very open I think Access Princeton is a true gem! and transparent. Many other municipal governments conduct a large percentage of town business behind closed doors. Princeton is the exception by understanding the need to communicate. I would like to see more council-neighborhood meetings: the meetings held solely for council to listen and record what issues the public would like to discuss. Currently, we share community information via Princeton’s website, post information in public places such as the Princeton Public Library, forward information to houses of worship, distribute flyers and make automated phone calls. I would love to hear from the residents what other vehicles they would like to use to communicate. Do you feel a new fee structure for the Spring Street Parking Garage is the best solution? Why? Princeton is currently upgrading the technology at the Spring Street Parking Garage, which has provided the municipality an opportunity to revisit the fee structure. After significant public input, we decided to continue the two-hour validation for resident library users, which I supported. But the overall fee structure for parking in town – both at the garage and at parking meters – has not been adjusted since 2007, so it is time for us to reassess. This will likely mean an increase in fees, and while of course no one likes paying higher fees, as our municipal exof their questions and conpenses increase and we work to cerns. In that first year, it’s almaintain the level of services ready handled more than 6,000 that residents expect, we need to phone inquiries, helping to remake sure parking revenues keep solve issues such as broken up and offset our property taxes. parking meters, missed trash Do you think Access Princeton pick-ups, and potholes, and prois working well to accommodate viding help such as notary servresidents’ needs and inquiries? Is ices and referrals to municipal there anything you would do to agencies and services. Resiimprove resident-council commu- HEATHER HOWARD dents can take advantage of the nication? new service in multiple ways – Yes. Access Princeton just celstopping by Monument Hall, ebrated its one-year anniversary and pro- calling Access Princeton or using the app vides a great way for residents to connect or website. Access Princeton is just one to the municipality and track resolution component of our efforts to improve services and to expand government transparency. We are working to enhance Princeton’s website to make it easier to navigate and access information, and we now broadcast council, planning board and zoning board meetings. Going forward, we will be working on a program to improve communication with neighborhoods and make the planning process more inclusive and accessible. Finally, as police commissioner, I was pleased that the police department’s strategic planning process solicited significant community input, and we encourage residents to take advantage of the ride-along program to learn more about the department. See all of the candidate responses at www.theprincetonsun.com OCT. 7–13, 2015 – THE PRINCETON SUN 11 MEET THE COUNCIL CANDIDATES Do you feel a new fee strucand inquiries? Is there anything ture for the Spring Street Parkyou would do to improve resiing Garage is the best solution? dent-council communication? Why? Access Princeton is fairly The proposed new fee strucnew to local residents. It's ture for the Spring Street Parkgreat to have the website and ing Garage doesn't affect the phone numbers to reach local majority of residents in Princeservices and access to inforton. Most Princeton residents mation about local municipal would, however, welcome a governance and operations. property tax freeze and imBut, that's not enough. It's esLYNN LU IRVING proved basic municipal servicsential to have more resident es such as more rapid repair of input on issues affecting our local roads, implementation of welfare and quality of life, but a plan to reduce traffic congestion and it's not going to happen as long as immore frequent brush pick up. Princeton portant decisions are made behind Council should stay focused on fulfilling closed doors by the mayor and council. its consolidation promises. Our local officials should stop ignoring Do you think Access Princeton is work- the requirements of New Jersey's Suning well to accommodate residents’ needs shine Law. Do you feel a new fee strucing well to accommodate resiture for the Spring Street Parkdents’ needs and inquiries? Is ing Garage is the best solution? there anything you would do to Why? improve resident-council comA new fee structure for the munication? Spring Street garage is not a I like Access Princeton. It is priority for me. Being able to a place where residents can use the Princeton library for a easily get a lot of information two-hour time frame without about our local government. It having to pay for parking is a makes information about genpositive thing. Princeton is a eral government operations KELLY DiTOSTO special place because of the available. people who live here and the Putting an end to closedsense of community. The library is an door council meetings would be a great integral part of the Princeton communi- start in offering more transparency in ty, and the easier we can our local government, make it for our residents to use it, the which would serve to improve better. resident-council communication and Do you think Access Princeton is work- trust. 12 THE PRINCETON SUN — OCT. 7–13, 2015 MEET THE BOE CANDIDATES Every week, The Sun will ask the candidates in the Nov. 3 election for Princeton Board of Education seats to respond to questions pertinent to local issues. You can find all the responses online at www.theprincetonsun.com. This week’s questions: 1.) Which of the Princeton Public Schools strategic planning goals, as presented by Superintendent Stephen Cochrane, do you feel should be approached first in the five-year timeframe and how would you work to implement it? 2.) How will you accommodate the needs of students and the issues they find most important? Which of the Princeton Public Schools strategic planning goals, as presented by Superintendent Stephen Cochrane, do you feel should be approached first in the fiveyear timeframe and how would you work to implement it? I am happy to have served on the committee that developed the district’s new mission statement and the five-year Strategic Plan. Our goal was to develop a road map to making our district a true leader: not in achieving higher test scores or placing students in prestigious colleges, but in ensuring that every single child gets a meaningful educational experience they can take with them through and connectedness with our their entire lives. The plan instaff. I know that Dr. Cochrane cludes five points (i) wellness, will be working hard this year to (ii) every child known, (iii) begin a process of turning our racial and economic equity, (iv) system toward wellness for all. innovation, (v) communication. Homework-free holidays are But the first point, (“Create a coming this fall, but that is only culture of wellness and balance a small step in bringing better for students and staff ”) comes balance to our educational misfirst for a reason. Our children sion. work hard. High schoolers typi- PATRICK SULLIVAN How will you accommodate cally put in an 11-hour day that the needs of students and the starts before 8 a.m. We need to issues they find most work smarter to tap into our children’s important? natural joy and curiosity every day. We We need to recognize that our district also need to develop a culture of respect is truly a leader in public education in New Jersey and the nation. However, there is always room for improvement. We need to make sure the system we have built is responsive not only to the gifted and high achievers, but also to those who struggle to comply with the system’s structures. Listening to the students is key in making these changes. As a small step, I have been working with the board’s student representatives to give them a true voice in setting our agenda and policy. I’m looking forward to hearing these elected representatives’ thoughts over the year ahead as they survey their classmates on issues that are important to them. Which of the Princeton Public Schools strategic planning goals, as presented by Superintendent Stephen Cochrane, do you feel should be approached first in the fiveyear timeframe and how would you work to implement it? “The mission of the Princeton Public Schools is to prepare all students to lead lives of joy and purpose as knowledgeable, creative and compassionate citizens of a global society.” Superintendent Cochrane’s mission statement for Princeton Public Schools is inspiring. Of the five goals outlined by the superintendent, I think that ensuring that every child is known as a person and as a learner should be approached first. Because, before we seek wellthat class sizes must remain on ness, equity and access in ways the smaller side, so that teachthat effectively reduce the opporers have the time and ability to tunity gap, inspire innovation get to know each child, value and experimentation and teachtheir culture and have the caing and learning, and promote a pacity to model kindness and culture of care, we must first get courage in a way that reaches to know and understand the every child. children we are educating. We How will you accommodate must identify the children who the needs of students and the are struggling and help them. issues they find most DAFNA KENDAL We must recognize which chilimportant? dren are succeeding and chalWe can accommodate the lenge them. We must learn what moti- needs of our students and the issues that vates each child and teach to their they find most important by offering a strengths. Of course, this first requires a wide variety of classes, programs and financial strategy that takes into account clubs to address the diverse needs of our children. We must continue to provide support and instruction to children who are struggling, we must encourage children who have an interest in the arts and athletics and we should instill a love of learning in all of our children. But the most important thing we can do to accommodate the needs of our children and the issues they find most important is to have a long-term financial plan that anticipates all of the needs in our district, including infrastructure, instruction, arts, athletics and programs for our gifted and special education children. If we plan ahead, we can be proactive and avoid the need to cut any programs or services. OCT. 7–13, 2015 – THE PRINCETON SUN 13 MEET THE BOE CANDIDATES Which of the Princeton Public Schools strategic planning goals, as presented by Superintendent Stephen Cochrane, do you feel should be approached first in the fiveyear timeframe and how would you work to implement it? An important goal of Superintendent Cochrane is to "ensure that every child is known as a person and as a learner." I believe to accomplish this we must have class sizes that are reasonable. Although lower in the elementary schools, larger class sizes at the middle and high schools make it difficult for teachers to give individual attention to student work. No matter how motivated or energetic a teacher is, with large class sizes, it is not possible to know students, nor to teach them as individuals. We live under state-mandated school and municipal tax levy caps that do not cover inflation and do not allow increased tax ratables to be used for fundAs a School Board member, I ing schools and municipal servwill actively work with the ices. School population has inPrinceton Council and the Plancreased, and a recent demograning Board to consider the impher report predicts further inpact of rezoning for increased creases. In addition, rezoning density, for example luxury for higher densities being conhigh-density housing, on the sidered by the Princeton PlanPrinceton Public Schools and on ning Board and Council may intaxpayers. One should also note crease student enrollment even that taxes from new residential further. As student enrollment housing often do not cover the ROBERT DODGE in the district increases, the expenses of additional services funding per student will dethat need to be provided. crease. There are waivers to the tax levy How will you accommodate the needs of cap for increased enrollment, but they do students and the issues they find most imnot cover the full cost of new students and portant? the board is hesitant to use them. These I am interested in what students have to fiscal realities need to be understood. say. Recently, Princeton High School stuThe middle and high schools are al- dents have identified two top initiatives: 1.) ready at capacity, or overcrowded. If stu- starting the school day later and 2.) exdent enrollment increases, new space empting student athletes from physical edwill need to be built at taxpayer expense. ucation requirements (http://phsstu dentliaisons.weebly.com/initiatives.html). I am particularly interested in the students’ request to starting the high school day later. The evidence and recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics make it clear that high school students should start school no earlier than 8:30 a.m., and later school start times result in better grades, higher standardized test scores and an overall better quality of life. A reading of the literature referenced in the AAP recommendation suggests there is a biological necessity for adolescents to sleep later in the morning, and even a 40-minute change in school start time will have a positive effect on performance. There will be logistical hurdles to later start and dismissal times, such as bus schedules and sports. However, in consideration of the health and well being of children, I will advocate for a high school start time no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Which of the Princeton Public Schools strategic planning goals, as presented by Superintendent Stephen Cochrane, do you feel should be approached first in the fiveyear timeframe and how would you work to implement it? I was honored to take part in the work of the Princeton Public Schools as a member of its Strategic Planning steering committee this past May. As a parent and a former public school teacher, I am proud to live in a town where the public schools are committed to focusing equally on disparate topics such as wellness, communication, curricular innovation and equity. I hope the Princeton Public Schools will have the opportunity to move forward with the development of action plans for more than one of its five stated goals at the same time, by enlisting the help of the many invested volunteers on the steering committee as well as other educators in the district and the community who will take part in working groups. the schools is sound and effiHowever, while I believe all cient. Only then will the district five goals are essential (and inbe prepared to pursue its other terconnected), I maintain that goals collaboratively: share best the most pressing issue facing practices regarding wellness, the Princeton Public Schools is know every child with the assisthe need for increased collaboratance of better communication tion and effective communicabetween home and school, be tion among all stakeholders of able to promote equity for all the district. To that end, I believe children in all schools, and prowe should be sure the fifth goal, vide effective districtwide proBETSY KALBER which seeks to “promote a culfessional development that supBAGLIO ture of care, connectedness and ports and encourages teachers’ communication across the district, be- ideas for innovations. tween home and school, and throughout How will you accommodate the needs of our broader community,” is pursued with students and the issues they find most imthe highest priority. It is imperative to pro- portant? vide meaningful, two-way connections beTo effectively respond to the issues that tween the people in our schools and mem- students find to be most important, we bers of our vibrant community. It is also first must be sure that sufficient opportuvital that all staff, students and families nities are provided to all students in the feel connected to and cared for by their Princeton Public Schools that allow their schools, and that communication between concerns, ideas and needs to be heard by faculty and administrators on a consistent basis. Some opportunities exist – a select number of high school students regularly attend and report at Board of Education meetings, and middle and high school students were in attendance as members of the Princeton Public Schools Strategic Planning committee in May. However, having more defined processes to obtain input from students at every school will allow Board of Education members to gain a broader understanding of all students' needs. One idea would be for board members to meet face-to-face with students in semiannual lunchtime conferences at the four elementary schools as well as at JWMS and PHS. Just as Board of Education members often attend PTO meetings across the district and learn of parents’ needs and concerns in that setting, lunchtime conferences would allow them to hear directly from students. 14 THE PRINCETON SUN — OCT. 7–13, 2015 letterS to the editor LETTERS Continued from page 6 ! % ! ! ! ! # ! " !$ them voted twice – Assembly bill No. 2006, 5/2014 and A1329 2/2013 – against reducing the maximum size of ammunition magazines and in February 2013, they both voted against background checks prior to a firearms purchase. It’s no wonder that the NRA awarded Donna Simon an A+ rating and Ciattarelli a B+ rating. These proposed restrictions are not radical, but are commonsense solutions to a real problem. Simon and Ciattarelli have also failed to support minimum wage increases, spending on women’s health, investigating possible corruption due to Bridgegate, and to prohibit fracking waste from being released into the environment. But Princeton voters do have an excellent alternative this No- vember in Democrats Andrew Zwicker and Maureen Vella. Zwicker, a physicist at Princeton University, is committed to making decisions based on evidence and science rather than on ideology. Vella, a former judge and a practicing mediator, is aware of the real impact that laws have on people and works hard to see all sides of an issue. They will bring a progressive perspective to representing our district in Trenton and help to fight against Chris Christie and the Republicans’ misguided priorities. This election is likely to have record low turnout. Your vote matters. Please join me in voting for Zwicker and Vella for state Assembly. Vote by mail by filling out a simple form to request an absentee ballot at http://nj.gov/counties/mercer/officials/clerk/pdf/c lerk_votbymailappeng.pdf, and you won’t have to worry about getting to the polls on Nov. 3. Eve Niedergang OCT. 7–13, 2015R – THE PRINCETON SUN 15 Larry Ivan: A look inside the voice of Princeton The Tribute Fund honors the longtime resident By VITA DUVA The Sun “This town is better off for having 40 to 50 years of Larry Ivan.” Ben Stentz, executive director at the Princeton Recreation Department, may have said those words, but the town of Princeton is most certainly thinking it. Since 1967, one voice has reigned over the Princeton Community Park Pool, and that voice is Ivan’s. “May I … have your attention, please. May I … have your attention, please,” the long-time pool manager would blare through the microphone, reminding Princetonians that the swimming pool was now closed for the evening. Ivan, a community staple who managed the facility and always prioritized safety and customer service, was not able to work this summer due to health-related reasons. “So many people showed up on their first day and asked, ‘Where’s Mr. Ivan?’ He had become such a normal part of everyone’s day. When he wasn’t at the CP Pool, people noticed immediately and wanted to know where he was,” Stentz said. In hopes that Ivan may return for the summer of 2016, and most Your Dog In A Loving Home… NOT A KENNEL! www. OUR HOME DOG BOARDING.com Call Steven: 856-356-2775 importantly, in honor of his 40-plus years of service to the Princeton community, The Larry Ivan Tribute Fund was created in AuIVAN gust. The fund, established by a citizen-led group, has commissioned a commemorative plaque in Ivan’s honor. The bronze bas-relief portrait, which will be created by Princeton sculptor Stephanie Magdziak, is anticipated to be completed by May – if the $20,000 fundraising goal is reached. please see IVAN, page 19 " *#( "&&$ , + ' % '#% )&% *** $ *#(( "&&$ &'! , 16 THE PRINCETON SUN — OCT. 7–13, 2015 Encore for Charlie Liu: Young pianist starts Rescue Music Foundation 609-240-7553 Princeton prodigy asks community to support new cause By ERICA CHAYES WIDA The Sun Payroll, HR, & Worker’s Compensation Relief On Aug. 17 of last year, Princeton’s piano playing prodigy Charlie Liu organized and played a benefit concert for the Plainsboro Rescue Squad, who he owed for saving the life of his younger brother William. The then 13year-old and his family soon realized this concert, which raised $2,533 for the Plainsboro Rescue Squad, was just the beginning of a new cause they hope to share with communities, musicians, music-lovers and rescue squads throughout the nation. They just need one thing from Princetonians: their help. “I actually think the bigger help the [Aug. 17] concert gave was to raise the awareness, not just to PRS, but also to all local rescue squads in New Jersey. I’m certain that before the concert, not many people knew of rescue squads, or that they’re all-volunteer, providing critical service to the communities, and need dona- MORE ONLINE To read the Sun Spotlight, “Princeton’s piano playing prodigy: an overture to Charlie Liu,” about Charlie’s background and first “Rescue Music” concert, visit theprincetonsun.com and search “Charlie Liu.” tions from those that can,” Charlie said. “Even if people didn’t attend the concert, the seed is sown in their minds. Likewise, other kids would know of this cause, too, and while they might not give concerts, they might want to join rescue squads, raise funds through rescue squads’ usual car wash fundraisers, or other means.” Charlie and his family aim to use the initial “Rescue Music” concert as a model for other communities to raise funds and awareness for their own rescue squads. They want to target other young musicians around the state or even the nation who may want to contribute their talents to the greater good. Charlie’s father Mingyi explained that one of the main issues at this point is accommodating costs to get “Rescue Music” to take off, and finding young musicians to give the concerts. “It's not new that the kids ask their parents, ‘Why do I have to work so hard on music? It's not like I'll be a professional musician when I grow up,’” Liu said. “But using the music to give back to the community? I think kids would love to do that and would no longer wonder why they learn music, and would work harder to provide better music. The communities would benefit from financially healthier rescue squads, and the kids will grow up to be better musicians who care more about giving back.” Charlie and his father feel the best way to ignite their “Rescue Music” cause is through a crowdplease see CHARLIE, page 21 OCT. 7–13, 2015 – THE PRINCETON SUN 17 The Sun’s Twitter Chat Tuesday Sept. 29 topic: Hispanic Heritage Month The Princeton Sun hosted Twitter Chat Tuesday on Sept. 29, chatting via Twitter @PrincetonSun about Hispanic Heritage Month in Princeton. Check out highlights from the chat below! Starting Oct. 13, The Sun is going to choose one Twitter follower to be the featured “Tweet of the Week.” To get a chance to be The Sun’s featured tweet, follow @princetonsun on Twitter. Watch for The Sun’s weekly question on Oct. 13, and tweet your response by noon on Oct. 15. Use #PrincetonSunTweets. Wilson-Apple Funeral Home 18 THE PRINCETON SUN — OCT. 7–13, 2015 ‘Cézanne and the Modern’ Princeton University Art Museum showcases European masterpieces ! # By ERICA CHAYES WIDA ! # """ " The Sun In Mayor Liz Lempert’s rebuttal to Princeton being named the “snobbiest” place in the state, she praised Princeton’s plethora of resources for art and culture. One in particular she named is the exhibit at the Princeton University Art Museum. “Cézanne and the Modern: Masterpieces of European Art from the Pearlman Collection,” on view through Jan. 3. The exhibit features more than 50 works by impressionist, postimpressionist and School of Paris artists from Henry Pearlman’s private collection. Pearlman, according to museum spokesperson Erin Firestone, was a New York businessman and a self-described “worshipper of Cézanne” who devoted more than 25 years building his collection from the ground-up. From 1950 to the year of his death in 1976, Pearlman developed longstanding relationships with major art dealers and corresponded often with the artists whose works he collected. In addition to Cézanne, other artists represented in the exhibit include Vincent van Gogh, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Chaïm Soutine, Gustave Courbet, Honoré Daumier, Edgar Degas, Paul Gau- guin, Alfred Sisley, Camille Pissarro, Oskar Kokoschka, Wilhelm Lehmbruck, Amedeo Modigliani, Jacques Lipchitz and Edouard Manet. Cézanne’s works compile more than half of the exhibit, including one of the largest suites of the artist’s watercolors ever assembled. “It offers insights into the development of modern art as well as the history of art collecting in the United States in the 20th century,” Firestone said. “Due to the delicacy of the medium, the watercolors can be shown only rarely, and this exhibition will likely be the last opportunity for many years to witness them in the context of Cézanne’s oil paintings.” A quote by the artist himself opens an informational panel in the museum: “Drawing and color are not separate at all; in so far as you paint, you draw.” Firestone described Cézanne’s watercolor work as being “delicate in touch and poetic in expression … admired since his first exhibition in 1895. Although the artist first used watercolors primarily as preparatory studies for his paintings, he soon developed this exacting medium into an independent, exploratory means toward realizing what he called ‘a harmony parallel to nature.’” In addition to the swell of watercolors seen throughout the exhibit, there are an abundance of female images by various artists. Degas’ “After the Bath, Woman Drying Herself,” Courbet’s “Portrait of a Young Woman,” Manet’s “Young Woman in a Round Hat,” which portrays women’s fashion of the time and Soutine’s “Portrait of Woman,” are among them. “Its [the exhibit’s] return to Princeton is an auspicious moment,” voiced James Steward, Nancy A. Nasher-David J. Haemisegger, Class of 1976 director, “marking the first time in decades that our visitors will have the opportunity to appreciate this little-known collection by the artists who shaped the course of modern art, and thus to appreciate the Pearlmans’ passion for some of the 19th and 20th centuries’ most important artists.” "Cézanne and the Modern: Masterpieces of European Art from the Pearlman Collection" is running through Jan. 3. Located in Princeton University's McCormick Hall, the museum is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Thursday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m., and Sunday, 1–5 p.m. The museum is free and open to the public. $95 Spelursvipcaertosr Repair www.jammerdoors.com w ww.jammerrdoors.com ON ANY GARAGE DOOR ON YOUR HOME. $100 OFF ANY PURCHASE OF $1000 OR MORE. $200 OFF VISIT OUR SHOWROOMS! 10 Main Street (At The Gristmil) Yaardley, PA 19067 • 215-493-7709 2850 Brunswick Pike (Business Rt. 1) Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 • 609-883-0900 ANY PURCHASE OF $2500 OR MORE. OCT. 7–13, 2015 – THE PRINCETON SUN 19 Register for PAWS Youth Wrestling Registration is now underway for the PAWS youth wrestling program, which runs from early November through late February. PAWS is open to boys and girls in third to eighth grade. PAWS practices are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Jadwin Gymnasium on the campus of Princeton University. Beginners are welcomed and encouraged. Registration is also underway for the Tiger Cubs program, which introduces the basic fundamentals of wrestling to boys and girls in grades K -2. Participants are taught the importance of stretching, conditioning, physical fitness and the ability to follow instructions. The program meets on Saturday mornings at the Jadwin Gymnasium. Participants can log onto http://register.communitypass.n et/princeton to register. PAWS & Tiger Cubs are located under the “2015/2016 Fall/Winter Youth Sports” tab. For more info, log onto www.princetonrecreation.com or call (609) 921-9480. Ivan: ‘I’m honored by the whole thing’ IVAN Continued from page 15 Stentz, along with the Princeton Recreation Department, has supported the project from the beginning, kicking off with a $1,000 contribution. To date, $12,286 has been raised. “I spent a great deal of my childhood at the CP Pool with my friends and worked there for many summers. You can’t talk about the pool without mentioning the name Larry Ivan,” said Cindy Baker, who is in charge of the campaign. “Larry Ivan is a special person who is adored by those who know him. The many contributions are making this project a reality. This project may have needed a leader, but it was a team effort, and Mr. Ivan taught me there is no ‘I’ in team.” The tribute fund’s goal is to unveil the completed project in the spring, permanently displaying the portrait at the CP Pool. “I’m honored by the whole thing, and it is hard to believe. I’m overwhelmed because you don’t plan on these things, but it is such a wonderful tribute from so many people. It is very special and it means a lot,” Ivan said. “I was always willing to help and serve the community when I could.” PSA National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255 In September 1958, Ivan’s career took off at the then Quarry Street School in Princeton, where he taught social studies. Ivan also coached soccer, basketball and baseball during his time there. In 1965, Ivan took a position teaching physical education at Princeton High School, where he held the titles of assistant football coach and head coach for basketball, track and field and cross country. In 1974, Ivan was named physical education department chair. After leaving PHS, Ivan taught at Community Park School until he retired in 1999. “Thirty years ago, I was a " #'% & ! " ! ! & " %$ & " " ! $ % Email us at [email protected] "& % #% " *#'% #! #% # # & & fourth grader at Community Park School and Larry was my gym teacher. I, like so many people in town, have had this long-standing story with him,” Stentz said. “I’ve been lucky enough to have Larry in my life in so many different ways. I remember him being the same friendly, kind and engaging person when I was a fourth grader as I see him now. How many people can you say that about?” To make a contribution to the Larry Ivan Tribute Fund, visit www.gofundme.com/larryivan or forward a check payable to the Larry Ivan Tribute Fund, c/o Cindy Hines Baker, 11 Edgebrook Road, Hamilton, NJ 08691. " # "! With this coupon. Expires 10/31/15. # % & " & !$ & !! % ((( & " ") #! Free Computer Equipment Recycling (CRT Monitors Excluded) & + ! " MOTION GYMNASTICS 609-730-9394 Come Join Us For An Exciting New Year 20 THE PRINCETON SUN — OCT. 7–13, 2015 International Walk to School Day is Oct. 7 INTERNATIONAL Continued from page 4 GREAT GYMNASTICS GREAT TEAMS GREAT FUN Parent-Child, Preschool to Advanced Classes, Playgroups starting 9/14 55 Route 31 South, BLD C Pennington, NJ 08534 [email protected] www.MotionGymnastics.com successful year, and we continue to grow,” Executive Director Susan Hoskins told Council Monday night during her annual report. Other achievements have included new programs, the initiation of an age-friendly community and the beginning of an external communications and marketing plan. PSRC also created a new mission statement, refining its objectives. However, Hoskins reported on PSRC’s new building renovation and expansion project. “We’ve outgrown the Suzanne Patterson Building. We already use additional spaces like the Princeton Public Library and Monument Hall for overflow classes, meetings and support groups. We’ve also expanded our hours as two ways of responding to the increased growth,” Hoskins said. “There really is no place to wait between events, and some of the events we hold are large.” A lecture PSRC held last week had 100 in attendance. “Our plan is to renovate and expand. We propose to add on to the Suzanne Patterson Building toward the courtyard, including a reception area, social gathering room and kitchen,” Hoskins explained. “We also need desperately to renovate the bathroom and kitchen area into larger ADA-approved bathrooms.” PSRC would also like to re-purpose the meter repair and archive areas of storage into active space and renovate classrooms and office spaces. “It’s been 15 years since the last renovation,” she said. The anticipated costs for the project include architectural planning, renovation and expansion, staffing and administration. PRSC is ready to embark on this capital campaign, which would include a $250,000 contribution from the municipality, a $250,000 matching contribution from Mercer County and a $1.5 million to $2 million fundraising project hosted by PSRC to raise the remaining funds. “We are seeking your support on this part of the capital budget,” Hoskins said to Council. In other news: • Council proclaimed Oct. 7 as International Walk to School Day and Crossing Guard Appreciation Day in Princeton. • Mark your calendar: The Arts Council of Princeton has announced the 2016 Communiversity Arts Festival will be held on Sunday, April 17. • Council introduced an ordinance authorizing the amendment of certain easements and conveyance of other easements to the United States Postal Service in connection with the Palmer Square Post Office Building. Council will address this matter during the next meeting, slated for Monday, Oct. 12. Investigation summary is online INVESTIGATION Continued from page 1 % +"'$% ") )"' +"' &" "% "$ "$ #"'! % "$ ! $ + "" $ & "" % *+ $ % +"'$ $ % " ! $& % % ! $ ! +"'$ & ! & ! *& ( & % +% find these documents meet the standards set forth by NJDEP and will provide appropriate safeguards to public health and safety. “AvalonBay let us know that they plan on resuming work on site as early as this week. When they do resume work, they will be providing us with a schedule, locations where dust monitors will be placed and providing information regarding the dust monitoring,” Kiser explained. “For now, the stockpiles will remain covered. AvalonBay will continue to wet down the site as necessary. “They plan to begin the removal process of the stockpiled materials in approximately two weeks. There is a significant amount of stockpiled materials on site, and they anticipate running approximately 30 trucks a day, three trips per day for 26 business days to remove the materi- al.” In the municipality’s continued effort to ensure the health, safety and welfare of Princeton residents, staff will also continue to monitor the site to ensure the required safeguards are in place, which include dust control measures and air monitoring. “I just want to commend staff for all of the work they’ve been doing on this – particularly engineering and the health department, they’ve really been monitoring and are particularly focused on this task and are doing a great job,” Princeton Administrator Marc Dashield said at last Monday’s council meeting. A summary of the site investigation report, the full report and the remedial work plan have been placed on the municipal website, www.princetonnj.gov. The full report is also available in the municipal clerk’s office. “The town has done a wonderful job of informing the public,” Ronald Ladell of AvalonBay said. He was unavailable for further comment. OCT. 7–13, 2015 – THE PRINCETON SUN 21 Next BOE meeting is Oct. 27 NEXT Continued from page 2 the executive county superintendent for final approval and authorization of payment. • The board approved the merit goals for the superintendent for 2015-2016: quantitative goals, wellness education, enhancing expertise in differentiated instruction, and responding to disproportionality; and qualitative goals, athletics 2.0 and homework 2.0. • The board authorized the acceptance of a donation from the Princeton Education Foundation, Charlie: Music is meant to be shared CHARLIE Inc. in amount of $35,500. • The board approved new courses to be included in the exploratory programs at John Witherspoon Middle School in addition to the existing programs: art, tech prep, STEM robotics, STEM coding and digital art, digital citizenship, technology entrepreneurship 101, social service and leadership. • The board applied for and accepted $10,000 in grant funds. • The board approved Heartland School Solutions, Inc. of Tempe, Ariz., to provide point of sale software. • The board approved the purchase of Cisco Smartnet extended hardware and software support, Please recycle this newspaper. PSA Safe Haven for Infants in New Jersey (877) 839-2339 ELEGA NT | S US TA INA BL E JEFFERSON BATH & KITCHEN A Division of N.C. Jefferson Plumbing, Heating & A/C Continued from page 16 funding campaign. Ideally, Charlie would like to see his foundation go viral and raise enough funds to reach beyond state borders. “If we raise a total of $10,000, we’d be able to set up the foundation as a non-profit – making it easier for people to donate with tax-deductible donations – and start an initial six to 10 concerts in several states,” Liu explained. Charlie hopes this idea will influence his peers to join him in a cause that will better the community. “I’d like to tell other young musicians that music is meant to be shared, music is meant to do good,” Charlie said. “It’s never too early to give your music studies a true and meaningful purpose.” To contribute to the Rescue Music Foundation, go to www.gofundme.com/charliemusic. repairs and upgrades for the PPS core network infrastructure equipment and associated software for a sum not to exceed $22,000. • The board approved the purchase of iMac computers, iPads, extended warranties and related supplies from Apple Inc. • The next Board of Education meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. 43 Princeton Hightstown Rd. Princeton Junction, NJ 609-924-3624 www.ncjefferson.com NJSL# 7084 | HICL# 13VH0322410 FULL SERVICE WORRY-FREE CONTRACTING FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION # $ ' &"$ ( $ # # !# # % ! !% !' % !# & # # $ # # !# % ( #' ( ) $ " % " % !$ ( ( )$ ! $ #' ! " % %# $ #' $ % % $ !( # !' $ ( # # (!! # % # $ ! % "% 22 THE PRINCETON SUN — OCT. 7–13, 2015 With three sisters seniors, this may be last year playing together WITH Continued from page 1 prior to this year. “It was my senior year, so I thought ‘what the heck, I’ll try out for soccer,’” Julia said. “And then I made the team.” Abaigeal had played with her sister on Princeton’s girls’ lacrosse team, but the two had not played soccer together since playing club soccer in middle school. “I never thought she was going to play soccer,” Abaigeal said. The DiBiancos joined forces after Gracia made the varsity team for the first time this season. Gracia missed out on the varsity spot her freshman year. “I was really happy,” Serena said. “We have the team and sister aspect.” The sisters not only share a bond with their sibling, but also with each other. All six girls have known each other since before high school and have grown close 50% OFF RIDING LESSON Bring a friend to your riding lesson, receive the second lesson half-off. " !! " ! ! "' " & !" # ! ! ! ! % " ! ! !# " !" " !! " !" " " ! ! $ $%# ! ! ! !" $ ! " "! " # " ! # ! ! $ $ $ " " & $ ! $ ! "$ $ ! "$ $ # # $ #( $! ##! # & "# ' ! ! ! over the years. “Me and Julia played together in those pee wee days when you just wore colored shirts,” Serena said. “We all played really young, like at 6 or 7 years old,” Gracia said. Taylor joked about how the sisters sometimes like to trade siblings for a day. “Julia will pick up Devon to take her to a basketball thing and then I’ll take Abaigeal somewhere else, so we’ll kind of switch for the day,” she said. Playing with a sister can sometimes be tough. Taylor and Devon admitted they haven’t always gotten along on the field. One disagreement between the two came late during a game against Ewing last year. “It was tied with about 20 seconds left,” Taylor said. “The ball went out of bounds and it was typically a ball that Devon would be throwing in from her position. But I was closer and there was no time left. So I went over to grab the ball. Then Devon comes over and tries to take it from me. I went ‘Devon no!’ and I throw the ball in. Serena gets it and scores with five seconds left. We always think about what would’ve happened if we didn’t get that ball in.” “It goes to show that the bigger sister is always right,” Taylor jokingly added. Practices can get competitive at times as well. Serena said the group will sometimes group up during drills and games. “We band together as sisters,” Serena said. “It’s fun because we’ll make a sister alliance.” Devon said there have been times when the three younger sisters will play against the older sisters on separate scrimmage teams. “We did it where no siblings could be on the same team,” she said. “So all of us younger ones went against the older ones. It was just competitive.” Beyond the intra-sister competitiveness, having three sets of sisters gives the Little Tigers an intangible advantage. The results paid off early in the season for Princeton, as the team won its first three games. “We know how we play,” Taylor said. “(Devon) can read me easier than other people since she knows the type of balls that I want.” “We didn’t really have to rebuild so much this year,” Abaigeal said. “Preseason was much easier because everyone knew who was going to play what.” All of the sisters are determined to make this season one to remember. With Taylor, Julia and Serena in their final years in high school, all of the sisters realize they may not play on the same soccer field again. However, some of the sisters didn’t rule out going to college together once the sophomores are ready in 2018. “It would be fun to go to college with Serena,” Gracia said. “I love spending time with her.” “She’s like my best friend,” Serena said, “so I’d want her to be my best friend at college, too.” “I think it would be kind of fun,” Devon said. “We’re really close and we know each other already. It’s just nice to have that person you already know as your rock there.” MIKE MONOSTRA/The Sun This year Princeton’s girls’ soccer team features three sets of sisters. From the top of the page are Abaigeal and Julia Ryan, Gracia and Serena DiBianco, and Taylor and Devon Lis. Offer expires November 27, 2015