Town Topics — Princeton's Weekly Community Newspaper Since 1946.
Vol. LXIV, No. 24
 
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
(Photo by Emily Reeves)
SEEKING JUSTICE: Panelists (seated at left) spoke about their unique experiences in the United States during Sunday’s community dialogue on immigration. Faculty member of Princeton University’s Department of Sociology Patricia Fernandez-Kelly (center, standing) moderated the dialogue.

Front Page

Downtown Buildings Preparing for New Tenants

Dilshanie Perera

The first tenants at 25 Spring Street could move in as early as this weekend while the first occupants of the townhouses along Chambers Street and Paul Robeson place may arrive as soon as August. Developer Jack Morrison and Sales Manager Jay Goldberg highlighted the news about their respective downtown edifices during Tuesday’s meeting of the Princeton Merchants Association (PMA).

Township Approves Funds for Capital Improvements, Names Commission Members

Ellen Gilbert

Township Committee approved the introduction of a bond ordinance for appropriating $1,265,400, and authorizing the issuance of $1,202,130 in bonds or notes to finance part of the cost of “various capital improvements.”

“Voices of Immigrants” Resound at Dialogue on Immigration

Dilshanie Perera

The breadth of the immigrant experience was highlighted at Sunday’s community-wide dialogue on immigration held at the Suzanne Patterson Center and sponsored by the Princeton Community Democratic Organization (PCDO) and the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF).


Other News

Vegetables Anyone Could Love: PHS Troupe Highlights Opening of Green Tiger Gardens

Ellen Gilbert

Messrs. Broccoli and Cauliflower sang rap songs, Three Peas in a Pod danced in unison, and Miss Zucchini gave her all in a fine imitation of an opera diva. Forget the Tony Award-winning musical Memphis: this was the Vegetable Musical, a highlight of last week’s opening celebration for the Green Tiger Gardens at Princeton High School.

New Challengers Emerge After Primary Elections as Candidates Gear Up to Tackle Municipal Issues

Ellen Gilbert

Dilshanie Perera

With the official vote tallies in, Jo Butler and Roger Martindell will be running as Democrats for two seats on Borough Council, having garnered 422 and 546 votes in the primary election, respectively. Challenger Anne Neumann received 397 votes. Township Committee members Liz Lempert and Lance Liverman ran unopposed and garnered 745 and 752 votes for Democratic positions on the ballot for November’s election.

Topics in Brief
A Community Bulletin


Sports

Making Coaching Debut on World Cup Stage, PU Alum Marsch Assisting U.S. Men’s Soccer

Bill Alden

As the players on the United States men’s soccer national team practiced at their pre-World Cup training camp at Princeton University last month, they ended the daily sessions with timed runs around Myslik Field.

Having Worked With International Soccer Clubs, PU Trainer Steves Relished U.S. Training Camp

Bill Alden

It would be understandable if Russ Steves had some mixed feelings last Saturday when he watched the U.S. men’s soccer team battle England to a 1-1 draw in the World Cup.

PHS Golf Champ Graham, PDS Lax Star O’Brien Get the Nod as Town Topics’ Top Spring Performers

Bill Alden

Fraser Graham came to a decision last fall that helped him make history this spring for the Princeton High boys’ golf team.


More Sports…


Book Review

The Story Behind June 16, 1904, the Day James Joyce Gave to Literature

Stuart Mitchner

O Nora! Nora! Nora! I am speaking now to the girl I loved, who had redbrown hair and sauntered over to me and took me so easily into her arms and made me a man.

James Joyce to Nora Barnacle, August 7, 1909

I know and feel that if I am to write anything fine or noble in the future I shall do so only by listening at the doors of your heart.

James Joyce to Nora Barnacle, August 19, 1909

It all began with a pick-up. James Joyce was on his way down Nassau Street (the one in Dublin, that is) when his eye was caught by “a tall young woman, auburn-haired, walking with a proud stride,” according to Richard Ellman’s James Joyce (1959). When Joyce spoke to Nora Barnacle, she “answered pertly enough to allow the conversation to continue.”


It’s New to Us

MoC MoC Restaurant on Tulane Street Offers Authentic, Tasty Japanese Cuisine

Jean Stratton

Fans of Japanese cuisine are delighted to have a new opportunity to pamper their palate!

MoC MoC opened at 14 South Tulane Street in March, and there are already many regular customers.

Angel Hearts Women’s Boutique in Newtown Offers One-of-a-Kind Designer Specialties

Jean Stratton

Everything about Angel Hearts is special, intriguing, and pleasing to the eye. From the bountiful flowers that decorate the entrance way to the displays of dresses and accessories draped over the red velvet sofa, every care has been taken to provide a happy shopping experience.