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Solutions: The Culmination of a Technology Breakthrough
A prior Solutions’ column reported on the progress that a new local company – formed by researchers at Princeton University, Princeton NuEnergy, and partnering with a Chinese institution and other contributors – had recently made in the recycling of lithium from existing batteries. With the demand for lithium skyrocketing, largely due to the burgeoning demand for batteries used by electric vehicles (EV) and energy storage, this breakthrough innovation is hugely important.
Porchfest ready to provide live music straight from neighborhood porches
Sounds of live concert music will once again be heard as Porchfest returns to celebrate the arts and community. This is the second annual Princeton Porchfest organized by the Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) that gives residents and visitors the chance to take in musical performances from bands and musicians straight from the front porches of Princeton homes and properties.
Common calendar, Packet papers, April 6
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, manager of NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
Public input needed for truck traffic study
Cranbury residents, along with residents from southern Middlesex County, will be able to provide input on draft recommendations to better manage and address truck traffic in the area. Residents can provide feedback on the recommendations of the Southern Middlesex County Freight Movement study when an in person public meeting takes...
HomeFront conducts Mother’s Day diaper drive
How do you collect 500,000 diapers in five weeks? One box at a time. That’s the goal that HomeFront has set to collect by Mother’s Day on May 14 to help families who cannot afford to keep their babies in diapers. HomeFront, which helps the homeless and the...
Ready to groove
The Cranbury School is ready for alumni and community members alike to get their groove on at a dance celebrating the school’s 125th anniversary April 28. The dance, which is scheduled for 7-10 p.m. at the school, 23 N. Main St., is for alumni, current and former parents, staff and residents.
Spring is here! What’s happening in nature?
“Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!” – Sitting Bull. Now that days are longer and temperatures are warming, many nature lovers share Sitting Bull’s joy. It’s time to get outdoors and enjoy this marvelous season of new beginnings!
East Windsor Police blotter
A 29-year-old East Windsor Township woman was charged with shoplifting for allegedly attempting to leave the ShopRite grocery store on Route 130 without paying for items valued at a combined $152.13 March 28. She was processed and released. A 41-year-old East Orange man and a 52-year-old Elizabethport man were charged...
East Windsor police: Two Trenton women attempt to flee after shoplifting from store
Two Trenton residents were charged with obstruction by flight and shoplifting March 25, according to the East Windsor Police Department. A police officer initiated a motor vehicle stop after he observed the car leaving the East Windsor Town Center shopping center on Route 130 without stopping for the stop sign, police said.
Solutions: Congress and the Climate Crisis
Princeton University recently presented a talk on the efforts, and bills that Congress is undertaking to deal with the climate crisis but also economic issues. Giving the talk was Alexis Segal, a senior congressional policy staffer. She titled her talk: Investment, Innovation, and Implementation. The three Congressional bills that she...
Common calendar, Packet papers, March 30
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, manager of NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
Amid protests, school board appoints acting Princeton High School principal
At a meeting that turned raucous at times, the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education hired Kathie Foster to serve as Princeton High School’s acting principal, despite calls to reinstate former Principal Frank Chmiel. The school board voted unanimously to appoint Foster at its March 28 meeting. She will...
Affordable farmland program takes root in Garden State
As organic growers and educators, Newark residents Akirah and Mancoba Hlatshwako are on a mission to provide healthy foods for their community, teach others how to grow their own food, and create green jobs. But when they looked for land to start their own farm and educational nonprofit, they learned how difficult it can be to find affordable farmland in New Jersey.
Chmiel attorney: Allow students to speak freely about Chmiel
Princeton school board denies First Amendment allegations noting the dedication of two hours of public comment at recent meeting. In the controversy over Princeton High School Principal Frank Chmiel’s dismissal, his attorney, David Schroth, has issued a warning to “some (of those) involved” to not stifle students from speaking freely about Chmiel.
Chmiel launches reinstatement fight as Princeton High School principal
Former Princeton High School Principal Frank Chmiel has stepped up his fight for reinstatement as the principal at the high school, and is waiting for Princeton school district officials to provide the reasons for his dismissal. No reason was released for placing Chmiel on administrative leave in a March 17...
East Windsor police charge out of state trio with drug violations
Three people from out of state were allegedly found in possession of crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia at the Windsor Corner Shopping Center March 21, according to the East Windsor Police Department. A police officer responded to a report of a person slumped over the wheel of a vehicle at the...
Petition calls for resignation of Princeton superintendent of schools
More than 1,800 people have signaled a vote of no confidence in Superintendent of Schools Carol Kelley through an online petition calling for her immediate dismissal. The Change.org petition, which began circulating March 22, also calls for the reinstatement of former Princeton High School Principal Frank Chmiel. It was the second petition filed within five days of his dismissal.
Mercer County: Federal reverse mortgage loan available for older residents
There is a new federal program for homeowners in Mercer County with Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM), according to County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello. The HECM is a reverse mortgage loan insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) for borrowers at least 62 years old. This government-insured loan allows homeowners to convert their home equity into cash. HECM borrowers are a particularly vulnerable population and continue to experience difficulties due to the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. To remedy this, the federal government has taken significant steps to help facilitate economic recovery from the pandemic.
Women’s History spotlight: Barbara Boggs Sigmund
Barbara Boggs Sigmund (1939-1990) was the first woman elected mayor of Princeton when she won the 1983 election. During her term, Sigmund dealt with issues related to affordable housing and town development. She previously served on the Princeton Borough Council and the Mercer County Board of Freeholders where she held the position of president in 1979 and 1980.
Common calendar, Packet papers, March 23
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, manager of NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
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