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WW-P’S FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER WWPINFO.COM WEST WINDSOR Letters to the Editor: Teaching & Learning In India 3 & PLAINSBORO Girl Scout Awards 6 Plainsboro To Conduct Transit Survey 22 Theological Seminary’s Student Housing Plans 23 Prince of Peace’s New Music Minister 28 Police Reports 33 Classifieds 35 NEWS ISSUE DATE: AUGUST 28, 2009 NEXT ISSUE:SEPTEMBER 11 Medical Offices Proposed Back to School in WW-P At Plainsboro Village Center by Cara Latham ern border of the proposed site for the new buildings, Varga said. ith the construction on Plans include two medical of- the hospital underway, fice buildings, totaling 30,000 Wplans for three new square feet, at least half of which buildings in Plainsboro’s Village would consist of medical offices Center — two of which are expect- located right in the village, said ed to hold medical offices — may Varga. “There may be other offices be heading to Plainsboro’s Plan- in there,” Varga said. Sharbell, ning Board as however, is not early as Mon- sure whether it day, September ‘With the hospital very will use the 21. whole building When the much a reality, there is a plan change that is go- or half of it for township’s Vil- medical of- lage Center was ing to the Planning fices, but “the originally ap- Board to essentially assumption is proved, it in- School Begins, New New Administrators: Russell Lazovick, left, the new keep two buildings at- that it would be assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruc- cluded plans for medically-re- Faces Welcomed a few buildings tached as medical office tion, and David Aderhold, right, the new assistant su- lated,” Varga that featured buildings.’ added. tarting a new job anywhere perintendent for planning and pupil services, join the commercial us- may seem daunting, but it “There is WW-P administrative staff this school year under Vic- es on the ground another Smay seem especially so if toria Kniewel, who is entering her third year as super- level and residential units above, 15,000-square foot building with you’re going to be overseeing the according to Les Varga, the town- programs and services adminis- intendent. School begins on Wednesday, September 9. commercial on the ground floor ship’s director of planning and and residential on floors two and tered to students in one of the zoning. state’s top-ranked school districts. they both became superintendents. not his original career choice, but it three,” Varga added. “Whether “Now, with the hospital very they are condominiums or apart- Not for WW-P’s two new assis- But by June, the WW-P Board of turned out to be the one for which much a reality, there is a plan tant superintendents. Not only do Education hired Lazovick and he had a passion. He grew up in ments has yet to be determined.” change that is going to the Plan- The original Village Center Russell Lazovick and David Ader- Aderhold to replace them. The two Wayne. His father was a drafts- ning Board to essentially keep two hold already have experience newest additions to WW-P have man, who is now a purchasing plans called for commercial and buildings attached as medical of- residential uses, but the developer working together, they both also been on the job for about two to manager, and his mother has fice buildings,” he said. “Sharbell have prior experience with the dis- three weeks now, and they say their worked for a bank her entire career. is looking to capitalize on the vil- has been working with a group of lage’s very close location to the trict — and their credentials to prior experience in dealing with Lazovick, who has an under- doctors to do that.” boot. state regulation is one new per- graduate degree in international hospital. “For the village, there’s Facing the new library from the everything that comes along with In April the district found out spective that will help them in get- business and economics and a mas- fountain location, there is an open that it would be losing two of its ting acclimated. ter’s degree in English education visiting the doctor,” Varga said. field directly to the left, across the “There is foot traffic and having to highly touted administrators this For Lazovick, the new assistant from Boston University, realized street from the First Constitution year — Thomas Smith and Steven superintendent for curriculum and Bank parking area. Crossing the Continued on page 10 Continued on page 22 Mayer to other districts, where instruction, the education field was street there would touch the south- DAY-BY-DAY INPLAINSBORO & WEST WINDSOR For more event listings visit Dancing nington, 609-737-4465. www.- www.princetoninfo.com. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Dance Party, American Ball- Live music. Food and wine avail- room, 569 Klockner Road, Hamil- able. Free admission. 5 to 8 p.m. ton, 609-931-0149. www.ameri- Friday canballroomco.com. $15. 8 to 11 Charles Laurita, It’s a Grind Cof- p.m. fee House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. August 28 Food & Dining www.itsagrind.com. 8 to 10 p.m. Farmers Market, Greater Hight- Impossible Kid, Triumph Brew- stown East Windsor Improve- ing Company, 138 Nassau Drama ment Project, Memorial Park. Street, Princeton, 609-924-7855. 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Wholesale shopping, food court if raining.Free. 8:30 mehandi, fashion wear, handicrafts, dance, kids rides, p.m. Live Music Continued on page 26 Happy Hours, Hopewell Valley and North and South Indian cuisine. Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pen- 2 THE NEWS AUGUST 28, 2009 Joan Eisenberg Princeton Forrestal Village 609-951-8600 x110 Views & Opinions [email protected] www.JoanSells.com To The Editor: trian friendly community. We have made real concrete improvements New Paths to Follow throughout town as well as having Active Adult Opportunities sparked changes in policy and For Ken Carlson planning. I’m grateful to have West Windsor: 2 Bedroom, 2 full Bath home reetings friends. A bit of worked with such a fantastic and has a large eat-in Kitchen and an adjacent committed Board of Trustees. sunny breakfast area with a slider to the won- news — I’ve accepted an Richard K. Rein derful expanded patio. The Living Room & exciting position at a We’ve also enjoyed the support of Dining Room have a vaulted ceiling, bright G over 380 members, and the cooper- Editor and Publisher windows and neutral carpeting. The Family biotech company in Cambridge Cara Latham Room features a fireplace and neutral décor. and Barbara and I will be moving ation of the Mayor, Township offi- The Master Bedroom has a deep coffered cials, Township Council, and News Editor ceiling and two walk-in closets. Village Grande to Massachusetts after 16 years in community is perfect for the young at heart West Windsor. It’s with a mixture county and state officials. Lynn Miller 55+ active adult community, the wonderful of sadness and Our work is not done by any Community News Editor clubhouse offers indoor and outdoor pools, stretch — there is billiard room, card room and library. $299,900 excitement that Brian McCarthy we share this much more to do. South Brunswick: 4 Bedroom + Study, Craig Terry news with our Please help the WWB- Please get in- 3 Bath home-Very upgraded and is priced volved in the Photography below current builder costs. Vaulted and friends and ac- PA make West Windsor Tray ceilings. Upgraded Kitchen with gran- quaintances. WWBPA and Vaughan Burton ite counters, all SS appliances including a model for bicycle and help us make Production double wall oven. Expanded ‘Greenhouse’ I will be step- breakfast room. Recessed lighting, dramat- ping down as sec- pedestrian mobility and West Windsor a Diana Joseph-Riley ic moldings, extensive hardwood flooring, model for bicy- upgraded baths, Master bath with heated ond vice-presi- safety.