Daniel Weiss

Mercer County

New York City Metropolitan Area

West Windsor

New Jersey

Dan is an elected member of the West Windsor Township Council.

Sarah Salvadore

Princeton

East Windsor

Lawrenceville

Middlesex County

South Brunswick

Hopewell-Pennington

Bucks County

Dino Ciliberti

Philadelphia Metropolitan Area

Yardley

Pennsylvania

East Brunswick

Somerset County

Alexis Tarrazi

Hillsborough

Monmouth County

Sara Winick

Manalapan

Carly Baldwin

New Brunswick

Christ Congregation in Princeton is hosting a free lecture by Dr. Dawrell Rich on&nbsp;"Religion &amp;&nbsp;Environment: In The Age of AI" on Friday, June 5 at 7:00 pm at Christ Congregation, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ 08540 (across the street from Princeton High School). There is plenty of free parking in a small lot at the rear of the church, as well as at the High School. There will be a Q+A session following the lecture.&nbsp;
The Reverend Dawrell Rich, Ph.D., is a pastor-scholar whose work is at the intersection of religion, urban life, and&nbsp;environmental&nbsp;justice. He serves as pastor of the River of Life Christian Church in Elizabethport, New Jersey, and chaplain at Church Farm School in Exton, Pennsylvania, where he guides the spiritual life of the community and mentors emerging leaders. Dr. Rich holds a PhD in Religion, Society, and Ecology from Drew University. His dissertation, Bridging A Gap: The Role of African American Churches in Urban&nbsp;Environmental&nbsp;Justice, explores how congregations can serve as agents of ecological stewardship, community sustainability, and public health in rapidly changing urban contexts.&nbsp; Dr. Rich’s scholarship has been presented nationally and internationally at academic and religious gatherings, including the Oxford University Symposium on Religious Studies, the Urban Futures Symposium in Switzerland, and conferences hosted by the American Academy of Religion and the Association for the Sociology of Religion. Dr. Rich’s leadership and scholarship have been recognized through numerous honors. Most recently, he was inducted into the Martin Luther King Jr. College of Ministers and Laity Collegium of Scholars at Morehouse College, a distinction that honors his contributions to ministry, scholarship, and public life. He is a member of the American Academy of Religion, the Association for the Sociology of Religion, and the International Society for the Study of Religion, Nature, and Culture.&nbsp; Standing in the historic tradition of pastor-scholars who join rigorous intellectual inquiry with prophetic ministry, Dr. Rich seeks to cultivate communities of faith that embody justice, ecological responsibility, and spiritual renewal.&nbsp; Registration in advance is preferred to assist in planning. The registration link is:&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.gle/APSUwxvSYppdKmWB6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://forms.gle/APSUwxvSYppdKmWB6</a>

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Religion & Environment: In the Age of AI

Christ Congregation in Princeton is hosting a free lecture by Dr. Dawrell Rich on "Religion & Environment: In The Age of AI" on...

West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South

<h1>Transparency Should Not Require a Treasure Hunt</h1>
By Veronica Mehno
Public school districts frequently speak about transparency, community partnership, and accountability. But transparency is not measured by slogans at Board of Education meetings or carefully crafted public statements. Transparency is measured by how administrators respond when taxpayers and parents ask direct questions.
Recently, I contacted district administration seeking answers regarding athletic programs, facility allocation, coaching decisions, and capital spending within the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District. The questions were straightforward:
How much money has been invested in capital projects at each high school since 2018? How are athletic resources allocated between schools? What oversight exists for coaching and athletic program decisions? What systems ensure parent concerns are actually addressed?
The response I received from Ms. Cincotta was essentially: go find it in the school minutes.
Think about that for a moment.
Taxpayers fund the salaries of administrators, business offices, communications departments, and records personnel. Yet when a parent asks for basic information regarding public spending and district decision-making, the response is to independently search through years of Board of Education minutes.
That is not transparency. That is deflection.
During my conversation with district administration, repeated references were made to the differing “needs” of each school as justification for decisions and spending priorities. However, when asked to provide specific examples or explain the rationale behind those priorities, no meaningful answers were given.
Parents deserve more than vague talking points.
If one school receives different treatment, different investments, or different athletic support than another, the community has a right to understand why. Public institutions should be able to clearly explain how decisions are made, how resources are distributed, and how priorities are established.
The concerns extend beyond facilities and finances.
Questions regarding the wrestling program and coaching stability also remain unanswered. Parents still do not know:
<ul><li>Whether a wrestling coach is being hired</li><li>What timeline exists for that process</li><li>Whether maintaining the program is even considered a district priority</li><li>What standards are used to evaluate coaches</li><li>How program stability factors into staffing decisions</li></ul>
These are not unreasonable questions. They are fundamental questions about leadership, accountability, and student programs.
Equally troubling is the absence of a clear process for handling unresolved parent concerns. What systems exist to ensure complaints are tracked to completion? Who is responsible for follow-through? What oversight mechanisms exist when concerns are repeatedly raised without resolution? Mr. Aderhold and his administration have been ignoring these questions for the last 10 days. There is no communication with the community, no accountability and no interest to engage in a respectful conversation. Silence, that is all I have received from Aderhold and the BOE. Why? What are they hiding?&nbsp;
These questions matter because public trust matters.
School districts should welcome accountability, not avoid it. Parents should not feel dismissed for asking questions about programs funded by their taxes and attended by their children. Administrators should not treat requests for transparency as inconveniences, nor should parents be told to comb through years of meeting minutes to obtain answers that district leadership should be able to provide directly.
Community members are not asking for favors. We are asking for information, clarity, and accountability from public officials entrusted with managing public resources.
Transparency should not require a treasure hunt through years of meeting minutes. It should be part of the job.

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Transparency Should Not Require a Treasure Hunt...

Transparency Should Not Require a Treasure Hunt
By Veronica Mehno
Public school districts frequently speak about transparency,...

Transparency Should Not Require a Treasure Hunt --West Windsor Regional School District

The Jewish Center of Princeton

At S.E.A.L. Academy, we don’t just fill summer days—we transform them into powerful learning experiences. Our 6-week full-day camp (8:30 AM–4:00 PM, Mon–Fri) is designed to stop summer brain drain before it starts, while sparking a lifelong love for discovery. July 6- August 14th, 2026
Here’s what students experience every day:
📚 Morning Tutoring Sessions
Targeted academic support in math, reading, and writing to reinforce grade-level skills and prepare students for the upcoming school year. No summer slide here!
🔬 Afternoon STEAM Project-Based Learning
Hands-on, real-world challenges that build critical thinking and creativity, including:
<ul><li>Entrepreneurship – Create and pitch a business idea</li></ul>
- Chemistry &amp; Biology – Conduct exciting lab experiments
<ul><li>Engineering – Design and build prototypes</li></ul>
- Motion Picture Production – Write, film, and edit original videos
<ul><li>Virtual Field Trips – Experience science in action</li></ul>
- And much more!
Every project encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and innovation—giving students the confidence to lead in the classroom and beyond.
We also offer:
✅ Limited Before &amp; after care for working families
2 D Animation Classes on Monday's during the Fall, Winter and Spring.
STEAM Saturday's during the Fall, Winter and Spring
Fun Sip &amp; Science Adult Classes we call The Boozy STEAM Lab
** Partial summer camp scholarships available
📞 Contact Mrs. D. Saunders at 609-557-7325 to discuss enrollment in S.E.A.L. Academy this summer. www.mobilemindsnj.org
Together, we can stop summer brain drain and launch future innovators! 🚀🧪🎥

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