Yes, Virginia, There Is Still Some Green in the Garden State by Bart Jackson Entire Two Acres of Vegetable Crops Ruined
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NOVEMBER 30, 2012 WEST WINDSOR & PLAINSBORO NEWS Headliners: Gold Award winner Halley Costantino, page 6; South’s Brian Schoenauer, 14; Actress Marissa Marciana, 27. In West Windsor, Hurry vs. Not So Fast WW-P Board Considers hen it comes to manag- imal control officer was pulled rial supporting the agenda items 4 Residents for Open Seat ing the ill winds of a from the agenda and moved to the — usually reach him on a ne familiar face may be re- conflict and met with board mem- Whurricane such as next Council meeting on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday before a placed by another familiar bers earlier. Two others who had Sandy, West Windsor residents December 10. Maher pointed out Monday meeting. “That way we Oface on the West Windsor- expressed interest earlier did not like to see their municipal govern- that when Council first adopted have the weekend to do our job Plainsboro Board of Education. attend: Quamrul Hasan and Yen ment cut through red tape and deal the shared service agreement — a and read the material,” he said. At its meeting on November 27 Lu. expeditiously to get things done. controversial move that meant ter- Maher cited the delay as an ex- the board screened several Plains- At the end of the meeting the But when it comes to holding minating the services of longtime ample of the administration and boro residents who had expressed board discussed the candidates in meetings and scheduling motions, Township employee Bettina Roed mayor placing little value on com- interest in serv- closed session, some residents and Township — he had promised those oppos- municating with Council. But ing on the hoping to reach Council members prefer a more ing the move the chance to return Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh, reached board as a re- a consensus on deliberate approach. to the board with any criticisms later by phone, said that this was a placement for The final decision will one candidate That was the take-away from they had of the new arrangement one-time glitch caused by the Ellen Walsh, be made on December who could be the November 20 council meet- after the first year of operation. need to reschedule the November who resigned 11, but a familiar face approved by ing, where township officials re- “We owe the residents the com- 26 meeting to November 20 to ac- from the board — a former school vote at the next flected on the community’s re- mon courtesy of holding up our commodate travel schedules of last month after meeting on sponse to Hurricane Sandy and al- end of the bargain,” said Maher. various council members. He selling her board member — is an Tuesday, De- so moved through an extensive “We just got these packets six agreed with Maher that receiving home in Plains- early favorite. cember 11. agenda that had been made avail- hours ago. I’m not the only one the packets on the same day as the boro. Sources famil- able to council members and the displeased with getting the pack- meeting was not a good practice, Present at iar with the dis- public just hours before the meet- ets five hours before the meeting. but he insisted that “normally we the meeting and answering ques- cussion indicated that the board ing began. That’s not respectful of our time.” are one week ahead.” tions from the board were Taylor was leaning toward the appoint- At the suggestion of Council- Maher explained later that the in- The animal control officer res- Yu Zhong, Vinod Shah, and Ala- ment of Mani Manikandan to fill man Bryan Maher, a vote to con- formation packets for council pakkam “Mani” Manikandan. An- the open seat. But the action was tinue the shared services agree- members — sometimes consist- other prospective candidate, Gari- ment with East Windsor for an an- ing of 100 pages or more of mate- Continued on page 12 ma Maheshwari, had a scheduling Continued on page 15 Yes, Virginia, There Is Still Some Green in the Garden State by Bart Jackson entire two acres of vegetable crops ruined. That was the year the family donated 45 trees ou think your job is tough? Try com- to less fortunate families in Hightstown. ing home and announcing to your Despite such Damaclesian threats, Rodger Yspouse, “Honey, 20 percent of this Jany can’t imagine any other career than car- year’s income just got blown away last night.” rying on the family agricultural tradition. In Or flooded. Or uprooted, or battered down by 1920, Jany’s great-grandfather, Ed Simonson hail. It’s a risk that would send even the most Sr. bought the 4.5-acre Dey Road “Home shark-aggressive investor cringing under his Farm.” Shortly thereafter came the first barn bed. But for those two percent of Americans fire. In that year, 30.2 million people, nearly a still tilling the soil on their farms, this is the third of America’s populaton, worked on common currency of life. farms. Most all of Plainsboro’s 460 residents This year, a host of Middlesex families will held some farm connections. again make the pilgrimage to Rodger Jany’s Rodger smiles with pride as he tells the Simonson Farms to harvest home their Christ- family history, how by 1937 grandfather Ray mas trees, wreaths, and other festal foliage Simonson and his brother “Bus” (Edward Jr.) that the family farm has been supplying these were tending 300 acres of potatoes. In 1972 past six decades. Speaking from his home and Rodger’s father, Steve Jany, entered into part- store on Dey Road, Jany smiles and says, nership with Earl Tyndall to form Rustin “This storm we were truly fortunate. Sandy tore up a mere half dozen trees — oh yes, and Continued on page 16 that ugly gazebo out front.” Last year, however, Hurricane Irene flood- ed a full third of the Christmas tree farm’s 60 planted acres for a full week. Jany is still re- Tree Time: Rodger and Saman- planting the root-rotted victims of that storm. tha Jany represent the third gen- His wife, Samantha Jany, whose hands tend eration of a family farm opera- and sell the farm’s Brown Dog Produce tion in Plainsboro and Cranbury. 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Needed After Sandy remain puzzled why the West s West Windsor’s public IWindsor library was closed after works department concen- Sandy through the following Sun- Richard K. Rein trates on clearing our roads day. It doesn’t seem to have been Editor NEW LISTING A for a lack of power, if people were of Sandy’s debris, members of the Lynn Miller recharging cell phones through an all-volunteer West Windsor Bicy- Community News Editor cle and Pedestrian Alliance are outside outlet and eventually a cord through a window (WW-P Dan Aubrey tackling the many trails in town, Features Editor which also suffered heavy damage. News, November 9). And while I Volunteers have understand that not every employ- Sara Hastings already cleared ee could have Special Projects the dog-run trail made it to work Craig Terry at Community After Sandy Princeton (and may have Photography had Sandy-relat- Park and much and Plainsboro libraries Vaughan Burton of the Rogers ed problems to Hamilton: 3 Bedroom, 1/5 Bath. INCREDIBLE VALUE!!! Unique Light became community Production Preserve trails, cope with), many & Bright home – Vaulted Ceiling in the Living Room, ceiling fan and balcony gathering points. The Jennifer Schwesinger where countless other people who nook overlooking living area. Gleaming Hardwood Flooring. Step down to Michael Zilembo the totally renovated Eat-in Kitchen with newer cabinetry, Corian counters large trees fell. same could have hap- didn’t have pow- & sinks, microwave, glass tile backsplash NEW stainless steel stove, stain- This Satur- pened in West Windsor. er at home were Account Executives less steel refrigerator and French glass door to enclosed Sunporch. Master day, December on the roads and Bill Sanservino Bedroom option for either 1st floor or 2nd floor. Covered Patio, fenced yard, 1, we will be at getting to work Production Manager two storage sheds. One car garage. Great alternative to townhouse living!! by Wednesday or Thursday. Lawrence L. DuPraz 1919-2006 $187,000 Millstone Preserve. Join us at the Millstone Preserve parking lot on Both the Princeton and Plains- Founding Production Adviser Millstone Road at 10:30 a.m. with boro libraries reopened quickly and became community gathering Euna Kwon Brossman loppers, chain saws, hand saws, Michele Alperin, gloves, and whatever other equip- points. The same could have hap- Bart Jackson ment you think might help. Chil- pened in West Windsor, even if not dren are welcome with an adult and all library services were available.