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Addressing the need for accessible and affordable vision and dental care in the low to moderate-income (LMI) local population, Princeton Council has approved resolutions to renew federal programs that are fully funded by a HUD Community Development Block Grant. “I’m thrilled that we’re continuing this,” said Councilwoman Leticia Fraga, as the Council at their June 24 meeting unanimously supported the resolution for the third year of the programs. “These are truly life-changing services that we’re providing.” “Offering free dental and vision care to our LMI residents is an essential and impactful measure to guarantee fair access to vital health services,” Fraga added in a July 1 email. “For many, this is their first chance to receive such care, which is critical for their overall health.” She continued, “Maintaining good dental health can prevent severe conditions like tooth decay, gum disease, and infections that affect nutrition and general well-being. Likewise, proper vision care enhances quality of life by enabling individuals to perform daily activities efficiently and safely, thereby boosting their educational and employment prospects. By investing in these essential services, we are promoting a healthier, more
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productive community and recognizing the dignity and value of every resident, irrespective of their financial situation.” The resolution authorized an agreement for dental care for an amount not to exceed $17,014 for the dental practice of Lekha Tull on North Harrison Street and for vision care for an amount not to exceed $11,343 for Alma Jacobsen Family Eye Care and Contact Lens with offices in North Brunswick and Hamilton. About 138 patients have been served
by these programs since 2022, many of whom were visiting a dentist or ophthalmologist for the first time. Jacobsen, who brings her practice to the Princeton Municipal Building about once a month to support the program, provides patients with a full comprehensive eye examination, checking vision and ocular health, and providing glasses when necessary. Her fluency in Spanish has helped her with the large number of Spanish-speaking program participants.
Subtle changes are underway at Princeton Battlefield State Park. Those familiar with the site along Mercer Road July at Morven Offers may have noticed that some trees have Array of Programs . . . 10 been removed, especially around the Thomas Clarke House. Celebrating Franz Kafka’s This is just the beginning of a multiBirthday in This Week’s Book Review . . . . . . . 12 year project to make the site of Gen. George Washington’s January 1777 “Ten Yardley Players Stage Crucial Days” victory against the British Continued on Page 9 The Sound of Music at more historically accurate. By the time Kelsey Theatre . . . . . . 13 celebrations of the nation’s 250th anniversary begin in 2026, the park should PHS Lax’s Kenah, Hun more closely resemble that wartime Softball’s Kobryn, PDS Lax’s Caputo Get the Nod as landscape. Among the three honorees at the Wom- the program — to provide the students Town Topics’ Leading en of Achievement breakfast held by the with an environment of stability, structure, It is all part of a plan called “WashingSpring Performers . . 19-20 Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of and support. Fast-forward five years, and ton’s Legacy,” and it includes the instalCommerce on June 26 was Natalie Tung, Zinder has helped Tung find a permanent lation of a walking path, replanting of an With its Roster Expanding the co-founder and executive director of home for the program in Trenton. His firm, orchard near where the Clarke House To 50 Athletes, PDS Homeworks Trenton, an after-school JZA+D, has designed the repurposing of once stood, the restoration of historic Track Program Made boarding program for marginalized girls the building, which will increase its ustree lines, and the recreation of the SawStrides this Spring . . . 21 who attend the city’s public schools. Tung, able square footage by some two thirds, mill Trace Road, which Washington and a native of Hong Kong and a graduate provide dormitories, a full kitchen, areas his troops traveled as they came to the of the Lawrenceville School and Princ- for work and study, staff apartments, battlefield. The project is a collaboration eton University, was nominated for the and more. of the Princeton Battlefield Society (PBS), distinction by Princeton-based architect “I just found her idea of providing opthe American Battlefield Trust (ABT), and Joshua Zinder. portunity for young people of color to the State of New Jersey. The two had met at a networking event be fascinating,” Zinder said of his first “The good thing about all of this is that during which Tung spoke of her goals for Continued on Page 7 it’s a real three-legged stool,” said Todd Quackenbush of the PBS. “We’re hoping it will be something of a model.” Princeton Battlefield Park is the first Revolutionary War battlefield that the ABT, formerly known as the Civil War PU Grad Claire Collins Trust, has undertaken to upgrade since Heading to Paris Olympics widening its focus beyond the Civil War. For U.S. Rowing . . . . 17 “So we’re the lead echelon,” said Quackenbush. “It’s very exciting and a nice Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 distinction.” Books . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 The project aims to relocate visitor services to outside core battlefield land, Calendar . . . . . . . . . . 16 “which not only helps turn back the clock, Classifieds . . . . . . . . . 25 but creates the potential for a new education center and expanded parking and Mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . 11 bus access,” reads the website of the MASONRY WE OFFER approach COMPETITIVE Obituaries . . . . . . . . . 24 ABT. The ABT’s “phased to PRICING • Install Steps accomplishing this vision will transform • Step Repair Performing Arts . . . . . 14 Princeton Battlefield State Park into a CHIMNEY model for cultural heritage landscapes • Chimney flashing Police Blotter . . . . . . . . 8 • Install new chimney ahead of 2026.” • Repair existing chimney Real Estate . . . . . . . . 25 • Refine chimney Will Krakauer, resource interpretive New Jersey Experts! • Clean chimney • Install dampers specialist at the park, is quoted on the Religion . . . . . . . . . . . 24 • Multi-point Inspection HURRY - FIX-UP We Repair website, “Visitors will get to SALE walk the same Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 ROOFING pathwaysDISCOUNTS that Washington and his men SPRING TODAY! or Replace: • Residential Roofing took 250 years ago. They’ll get to survey • Commercial Roofing Topics of the Town . . . . 5 • Roof installation • Shingle Roof the grounds and see in their mind’s eye • Roof repairs POOL •TIME: A youngster recently enjoyed the water slide at Community Park Pool. The pool is now open daily through Flat Roof Town Talk . . . . . . . . . . 6 • Roof maintenance what it would have been like to witness A New Roof September 2. (Photo by Sarah Teo)
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