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WW-P’S FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER WWPINFO.COM WEST WINDSOR Letters: Herbert Was Key For WW Open Space 2 & PLAINSBORO More WW Resident Parking at Train Station 11 New Police Chief For Plainsboro 15 Police Reports 29 Classifieds 31 Jackie Watson: Music Teacher & PSO Performer 30 FOLLOW WWPINFO ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER FOR TIMELY UPDATES NEWS ISSUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 NEXT ISSUE:OCTOBER 7 South Leaves 2010 Behind With Opening Wins All (But One) Aboard For InterCap Station Project by Rikki N. Massand went in front of Superior Court Judge Linda Feinberg to effective- early 100 people packed ly settle Intercap Holdings’ lawsuit the West Windsor Council against the town. By late afternoon Nmeeting on Monday, Sep- her decision was confirmed. Bar- tember 19, for what was being ring any further legal challenges called “an historic vote” on Inter- the agreement will go into effect Cap Holdings’ proposal to replace the first week of November (45 its 1970s era offfice park at 14 days from Wednesday, September Washington Road with a transit 21). village consisting of 800 town- The surprise vote came from homes and condominiums and Linda Geevers, who previously 100,000 square feet of retail. had voiced several concerns in- Of the 45 residents who spoke cluding the 12.2 percent minimum during public allocation of comments only affordable four were op- Finally approved by housing and posed to the pro- West Windsor Council, the possibility posal. The final that it could go vote, 4-1, paves the multi-use town higher in the the way for the center could celebrate future. On first concrete ev- Monday she idence of rede- a groundbreaking by 2013, says Steve Goldin. said Judge velopment in the Feinberg con- he High School South foot- area surround- firmed 12.2 ball team went into this sea- Off & Running: South star Brian Schoenauer runs ing the Prince- percent and Tson looking to start strong for a touchdown in a matchup last year against Tren- ton Junction train station. The re- that helped convince her to vote in coming off a losing record last year ton. While Schoenauer is still an offensive jugger- development process got another favor of the ordinances and the that saw them miss the playoffs for naut, the Pirates have many other weapons this year boost at the same meeting, when transit village. West Windsor officials released the first time since 2005. they hope will carry them back to the playoffs, after Councilman George Borek said By winning the first two games plans for more than 600 new park- the project is inherently beneficial of the year, the Pirates have done missing them in 2010. Photo by Dick Druckman ing spaces on the site of the old to the community and to residents. just that, rolling over Trenton, 35- composting center on Alexander Before casting his vote in favor of 0, on September 17 and handily de- Road (see page 11). the ordinances, Borek made a feating Rancocas Valley in the sea- following week they match up for two touchdowns, running back In an E-mailed statement re- statement of the potential traffic son opener on September 10, win- against powerhouse Notre Dame in Brian Schoenauer, with 148 yards leased minutes after the vote, Inter- and environmental effect the tran- ning by 20 points. a home game on Friday, September and a touchdown, and wide receiv- Cap CEO Steve Goldin said he sit village would have. South hopes to continue win- 30, at 7 p.m. er Marty Flatley, who had 58 yards hoped to bring a site plan review to “A key component is trying to ning at Hightstown, for their oppo- The rout against Trenton fea- and two touchdowns. the planning board in 2012 and to nent’s homecoming game, on Fri- tured strong performances by quar- break ground in 2013. Continued on page 16 Continued on page 11 day, September 23, at 7 p.m. The terback Chris Evans, who passed On Tuesday the ordinances DAY-BY-DAY INPLAINSBORO & WEST WINDSOR For more event listings visit pany” program. Douglas Martin, Live Music www.wwpinfo.com. For timely up- the company director, discusses Joe Hutchinson, Grover’s Mill dates, follow wwpinfo at Twitter the upcoming season. Free. 4 p.m. Coffee House, 335 Princeton and on Facebook. Before attend- Hightstown Road, West Windsor, ing an event, call or check the web- On Stage 609-716-8771. www.groversmill- site before leaving home. Want to coffee.com. 7:30 p.m. list an event? Submit details and Ten Cents a Dance, McCarter Theater (Berlind), 91 University Flying Dogs of Jupiter, It’s a photos to [email protected] Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. Grind Coffee House, 7 Schalks com. www.mccarter.org. Rodgers and Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 609- Hart musical. $20 and up. 8 p.m. 275-2919. www.itsagrind.com. Originals. 8 to 10 p.m. Friday Family Theater World Music Snow White, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community Col- Healing Sounds, Center for Re- September 23 lege, 1200 Old Trenton Road, laxation and Healing, 666 West Windsor, 609-570-3333. Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, www.kelseytheatre.net. Full- Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.- School Sports length family musical presented relaxationandhealing.com. Con- by 20 Minutes to Curtain follows cert features original music for Na- For WW-P school sports infor- the traditional story of the Brothers tive American and world flutes in- mation, call the hotline: 609-716- Grimm written by the late Marilyn cluding several flutes modeled af- 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. Gerold of Bucks County. $18. Re- ter fragments found in the cliff ception with the cast and crew fol- dwellings of the Anasazi people. North Girls Tennis. Trenton. 4 $22. 7:30 p.m. p.m. lows the opening night perfor- mance. 7:30 p.m. South Girls Tennis. At Hamilton Good Causes West. 4 p.m. Dancing Art Auction, DanceVision, Salt South Football. At Hightstown. 7 Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Creek Grille, Forrestal Village, Bow Wow for Wellness: NAMI Mercer's Harvest of p.m. Dance, Suzanne Patterson Cen- Plainsboro, 609-514-1600. www.- ter, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, dancevisionNJ.org. Benefit for the Hope wellness conference on Saturday, October 1, Dance 609-912-1272. www.princeton- “Build a Ballet” campaign features features Miki, a canine guest, with Katelyn Baker, On Pointe Lecture Series, Ameri- folkdance.org. Beginners wel- art, music, food, and drink. Regis- left, and Anna LeProvost. Katelyn’s mother, Tricia can Repertory Ballet, Princeton come. Lesson followed by dance. ter. $50. 7 to 10 p.m. Ballet School, 301 North Harrison No partner needed. $5. 8 p.m. Baker of Plainsboro, will teach a workshop on ani- Street, Princeton, 609-984-8400. mal-assisted therapy at the conference. www.arballet.org. “Meet the Com- Continued on page 18 2 THE NEWS SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 Joan Eisenberg Office: 609-951-8600Joan Eisenberg x110 RE/MAXJoanJoan Greater Eisenberg Eisenberg Princeton Office:RE/MAXMobile:609-306-1999Princeton 609-951-8600 ForrestalGreater Village Princeton x110 Mobile:[email protected]:Princeton 609-951-8600 Forrestal x 110Village [email protected]:Mobile:609-306-1999 609-951-8600 x 110 Jeremax@aol com www.JoanSells.comMobile:609-306-1999 [email protected] Owner/Sales Associate VILLAGEVillag GRANDE VALUES Views & Opinions These Wonderful Homes are Locatede G in Westran Windsord in the Village Grande Active Adult Community. The Exceptional Clubhouse Includese V Indoora andlu eOutdoors Pools, To the Editor: Tennis, Recreation Rooms, Exercise Rooms, and Social Rooms. The Community is Close to Major Roads, Shopping & Commuter Train. Herbert Was Crucial Vote for Candidates, To WW Open Space Not Parties ike was a hard-working, his is in reply to the letter pub- PRICE ADJUSTMENT Mbright, and personable attor- Tlished in your September 9 edi- ney. He always possessed a friend- tion from the Blellochs criticizing ly smile. Republicans for backing candi- As West Windsor’s municipal dates for West Windsor Council. attorney, Mike appreciated the ne- In view of the fact that the Democ- Richard K. Rein cessity and the beauty of open rats’ immediate response was to Editor and Publisher space. His legal talent helped en- back their own slate of candidates, Rikki N. Massand sure that critical I see this as a classic case of the Municipal News parcels of West “pot calling the kettle black.” Lynn Miller Windsor’s open Community News Editor space such as the One needs on- West Windsor: Brian McCarthy level model in the2BR, community. 2BA, Light Theand LivingSunny RoomFalston and Model Dining – Turn Room Key Ready!feature Largesthigh hats single on 75-acre Blyman Whether a candidate ly to know that dimmers and neutral decor. EIK with 42” white cabinetry w/crown molding and new pendant Farm on Windsor Craig Terry lighting over a large island. The Family Room has a slider to the deck with motorized awing elected in a non-parti- West Windsor and views to a wooded lot and common open space. 55+ community. Road and the 28- san form of government Mayor Hsueh in Photography acre Liao proper- the township’s Vaughan Burton ty on North Post is a registered Democ- non-partisan $318 Production ,900 Road will be pre- rat or Republican or government also served for future Martha Moore neither is far less im- serves as the Jennifer Schwesinger PRICE ADJUSTMENT generations. chair of the West portant than his funda- Account Executives Mike will be Windsor Democ- greatly missed. mental capabilities. ratic Municipal Bill Sanservino Production Manager He truly Committee to re- helped preserve the beauty of West alize the Lawrence L.