WW-P’S FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER WWPINFO.COM WEST WINDSOR Letters: Kniewel Addresses Media Inquiries 2 & PLAINSBORO New Stores Identified For Windsor Plaza 12 Four Vie For Two Plainsboro Seats 16 Police Reports 33 Classifieds 35 War of the Worlds At Grover’s Mill Coffee 34 FOLLOW WWPINFO ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER FOR TIMELY UPDATES NEWS ISSUE DATE: OCTOBER 22, 2010 NEXT ISSUE:NOVEMBER 5 PNC Bank Fees May Thwart WW Credit Card Tax Payments by Cara Latham will cause the bank to alter its prac- tice of paying for third-party ex- he timeframe for West penses incurred by its customers Windsor taxpayers to con- for payroll preparations, non PNC Tveniently use their credit merchant services, credit card in- cards to make payments toward terchange fees, cash their tax bills or sewer rents may be services/courier services, and coming to a close at the end of the computer services. year. “There were apparently changes Even if the option is still avail- to the banking law that required able come January, it could come more reporting and collateraliza- with a hefty price tag. tion of municipal/government de- According to West Windsor of- posits, so the banks are indicating ficials, PNC Bank, the township’s to use that due to these new com- official depository, has notified the mitments, it’s costing them more township that money to do beginning Janu- business,” ex- ary 1, the bank plained town- will no longer PNC Bank will no longer cover the fees as- ship Chief Fi- cover the fees nancial Offi- associated with sociated with providing cer Joanne providing the the township with the Louth. “So township with ability to accept credit they’re re- the ability to ac- evaluating cept credit card card tax payments from their business, Homecoming Celebra- payments. residents. and PNC has The associat- made the deci- tion: Above, North quar- ed costs would terback Joe Jensen tries to sion that have to be paid by the township, they’re no longer going to pay for escape defenders during which officials say is not an option. third party charges.” North’s loss to Rancocas In a letter to the township, PNC The township currently offers Valley, 31-13, on October Bank officials state that the move an online service for residents to is due to changes in New Jersey’s pay their bills, which charges resi- 9. See sports, page 18. Government Uniform Deposit At right, Homecoming dents a $2 transaction fee. But Protection Act (GUDPA) that re- Louth explains that the fee does not Queen Diana Befi and quires financial institutions in the go to cover the costs the bank in- King Alex DeSimine were government funds business to curs for processing that charge. crowned during the Home- “significantly increase their re- Rather, the fee “covers the cost of coming celebration. porting, monitoring, and collater- alization of your deposits.” Photos by Brian McCarthy The letter states that the changes Continued on page 12 DAY-BY-DAY INPLAINSBORO & WEST WINDSOR For more event listings visit www.mccarter.org. Stephen Spin- turing sheets of polyurethane foam www.wwpinfo.com. For timely up- ella in Homer’s tale of love, battle, insulation created into intricate art. dates, follow wwpinfo at Twitter and honor adapted by Lisa Peter- Educated at New York University, and on Facebook. son and Denis O’Hare. $20 and Pratt Institute, and Accademia di up. 8 p.m. Belle Arti in Florence, Italy, he has Love and Communication, Pas- been an exhibiting artist since the sage Theater, Mill Hill Playhouse, 1960s and an art teacher in Tren- Friday Front and Montgomery streets, ton from 1967 to 1992. On view to Trenton, 609-392-0766. www.- November 5. 10 a.m. October 22 passagetheatre.org. World pre- miere of story about parents of a Classical Music child with autism. $20 to $30. 8 Princeton University Glee Club, On Stage p.m. Princeton University Concerts, Halloween Play Festival, West Richardson Auditorium, 609-258- Guys and Dolls, Off-Broadstreet Windsor Library, 333 North Post 5000. www.princeton.edu/utic- Theater, 5 South Greenwood Av- Road, 609-799-0462. www.mcl.- kets. “Football Concert” features enue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. org. “Space Girls from Galaxy X” Renaissance masterpieces, Poly- www.off-broadstreet.com. $27.50 and “Bloody Massie.” For ages nesian war songs, and traditional to $29.50. 7 p.m. eight and up. Actors from West football songs. $20. 8 p.m. Chess, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Windsor include Isabelle Bannon, County Community College, Natasha Dandekar, Molly Fisch- Pop Music 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Friedman, Alana Greener, Caro- Beatlegras, Grounds For Sculp- Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.- line Hoge, Crystal Tang, Alexan- ture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamil- kelseytheatre.net. Musical by Tim der Tzankov, Justin Saintil, Alex ton, 609-586-0616. www.grounds- Celebrating Diwali: Ramya Ramnarayan presents Rice, Bjorn Ulvaeus, and Benny Vena, Ayush Vikram, and Angela forsculpture.org. Beatles cover Indian classical dance of Bhartanatyam with her Andersson, captures conflict be- Guo. Register. Free. 8 p.m. band co-sponsored by Concerts at students at the West Windsor Arts Council on Satur- tween international chess stars the Crossing features the music of The Light in the Piazza, Westmin- day, October 23. See story page 23. set against a backdrop of political ster Conservatory, The Play- the Fab Four with infusions of blue- intrigue and international conspir- house, Princeton, 609-921-2663. grass and jazz. $25. 8 p.m. acies. Released as a concept al- rider.edu. Musical. $20. 8 p.m. bum in 1984, the show opened in World Music standards, and originals. $45 and star.com. Winner of the LA Come- London in 1986, and an altered up. 7:30 p.m. dy Awards, Seattle International Art Jake Shimabukuro, Berlind The- Comedy Competition, and the version opened on Broadway in ater at the McCarter, 91 Universi- 1988. $16. 7:30 p.m. Art Exhibit, Plainsboro Public Li- Comedy Clubs Boston Comedy Festival, he is brary, 9 Van Doren Street, 609- ty Place, Princeton, 609-258- heard daily on Siurius and XM ra- An Iliad, Matthews Theater at the 2787. www.mccarter.org. “The Tommy Savitt, Catch a Rising 275-2897. lmxac.org/plainsboro. Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 dio. Register. $19.50. 8 p.m. McCarter, 91 University Place, Four of Guy Ciarcia’s mammoth Ukelele: Reimagined” includes Princeton, 609-258-2787. pop tunes, American songbook Carnegie Center, West Windsor, carved friezes are on exhibit, fea- 609-987-8018. www.catcharising- Continued on page 21 2 THE NEWS OCTOBER 22, 2010 JoanJoan Eisenberg Eisenberg Office:RE/MAXJoan 609-951-8600Joan Greater Eisenberg Eisenberg Princeton x110 Office:RE/MAXMobile:609-306-1999Princeton 609-951-8600 ForrestalGreater Village Princeton x110 Mobile:[email protected]:Princeton 609-951-8600 Forrestal x 110Village Views & Opinions [email protected]:Mobile:609-306-1999 609-951-8600 x 110 Jeremax@aol com www.JoanSells.comMobile:609-306-1999 [email protected] To the Editor: around the nation and world. And, Owner/Sales within this microcosm of society, Associate A Rare Gem VILLAGE GRANDE VALUES WW-P Focuses On we endeavor to lead students to be- come passionate, confident, life- Students, Not Media long learners who have the compe- he recent events involving tence and strength of character to realize their aspirations and Rutgers University students Richard K. Rein have taken center stage in thoughtfully contribute to a di- T verse and changing world. Editor and Publisher the media. The West Windsor- Cara Latham Plainsboro Regional School Dis- I believe that we achieve com- News Editor trict has been overwhelmed with petence and strength of character requests for interviews from local through the richness of our acade- Lynn Miller and national newspapers and mag- mic program and extracurricular Community News Editor activities, including clubs and ath- azines as well as national blogs and Brian McCarthy television shows letics, which expand learning be- yond the class- Craig Terry around the coun- Photography try. Our response room. The schools to all of these re- Kniewel: The schools provide an envi- Vaughan Burton ronment that moti- Production HIGHTSTOWN: 4BR, 2.5BA, Custom built Colonial - 21 Yrs old! Wonderful quests has been provide an environ- vates students to Diana Joseph-Riley private lot with a charming English garden. This lovely home offers so much “no comment.” ment that requires learn and requires Martha Moore from the hardwood flooring throughout the home to crown moldings, chair We do not think students to exercise rails and decorative accents. The formal Living Room features a cozy marble that it is our place them to exercise Account Representatives fireplace with white surround & the Eat-in Kitchen will delight with granite to promote media imagination and col- imagination and Bill Sanservino counters, tiled backsplash, stainless steel stove & hood and pantry. Upstairs attention over this laboration in solving collaboration in the Master Bedroom with ensuite bath has a large walk-in closet and the solving problems. Production Manager surprise of a French Door leading to a Private Deck overlooking the garden issue. As the su- problems. I can easily re- Lawrence L. DuPraz 1919-2006 area. Just a short walk to the local community park and close to major roads, perintendent of shopping, restaurants, movie theaters and the commuter train. $399,900 schools for the port on the many Founding Production Adviser West Windsor- activities that are Euna Kwon Brossman Plainsboro Regional School Dis- in place in our in-depth guidance Michele Alperin, Bart Jackson and counseling program: Respon- trict, it is an honor and privilege to Pritha Dasgupta lead 10,000 students and 1,500 sive Classroom, Challenge Day, Character Education, Parenting Jennifer Bender teachers and staff of this successful Phyllis Spiegel school district.