By Bradley Koltz
Courtesy photo Linda Pecsi, a Sales Associate in the Princeton office of Prudential Fox & Roach has earned her New Jersey broker’s license. Courtesy photo Randall Kirkpatrick, Director of Community Development for CASA for Children of Mercer and Burlington Counties; Yvette Donado, Chief Administrative Officer and Senior VP for Educational Testing Service (ETS); Robert Prunetti, CEO of the MIDJersey Chamber of Commerce; and Lori Morris, Executive Director, CASA. Ms. Donado and Mr. Prunetti are Honorary Chairs of the CASA Kids Superhero 5K, being held on April 27, 2013 in Lawrenceville.
One sure sign of spring, and a recovering economy, is the number of real estate open houses throughout the region. To help sellers and buyers re-acclimate to the new, healthier pace of home sales, realtors across New Jersey will host open houses during the Nationwide Open House Weekend on April 20 and 21. For more information, visit www.NJAR.com or check out the open house information in the real estate section of this newspaper.
Oh baby
Saint Peter’s University Hospital will be hosting Baby Fair 2013 Special Delivery! from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, in the Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, 254 Easton Avenue in New Brunswick. New, expectant or want-to-be parents can meet and have questions answered by members of their nursing team, obstetricians, pediatricians, fertility specialists, neonatologists, anesthesiologists, nutritionists, lactation consultants, endocrinologists, and child life specialists.
They can also learn about and join one of Saint Peter’s parent education classes, tour Saint Peter’s newly renovated delivery suites and their new Perinatal Center, or learn about The National Gianna Center for Women’s Health and Fertility.
For more information, call the Parent Education Department at Saint Peter’s University Hospital at 732-745-8579 or visit www.saintpetershcs.com/babyfair.
Cleaning up
Hillsborough Township’s 4th annual clean up day will be Saturday, April 20, in observance of Earth Day. All township residents are invited to participate in the beautification of the latest piece of property acquired by the township. All participants will receive a Clean Communities T-Shirt and a cinch sack for helping out. Meet at 29 East Mountain Road on the 20th.
Consolidating
Hamilton Jewelers has recently announced that they will be closing their Lawrenceville location and expanding the nearby Princeton flagship store, as well as their Red Bank and Palm Beach locations. Beginning on April 18, Hamilton Jewelers will hold a brief store closing sale, including multi-million dollar fine jewelry and watch inventory at special prices from all locations to make room for new collections and designers at their Princeton location, at the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon Streets.
Welcome
Kickside Martial Arts, formally Alliance Martial Arts, is located in the Kingsbridge Shopping Center, 378 South Branch Road in Hillsborough. They are now open and accepting new students. Call 908-336-8409 or visit www.kicksidema.com to learn more.
Congratulations
Meredith Krantz has been hired as part of the Community Relations & Marketing Department at The Avalon at Hillsborough; A Bridgeway Assisted Living Residence.
Princeton office of Prudential Fox & Roach recently announced that Linda Pecsi, a sales associate in the Princeton Home Marketing Center, has earned her New Jersey broker’s license. Visit www.prufoxroach.com to lern more about Linda and Prudential Rox & Roach.
On hold
M&T Bank Corporation (“M&T”) and Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. (“Hudson City”) had announced a planned merger in August of last year. Recently they have announced that they expect additional time will be required to obtain a regulatory determination on the applications necessary to complete their proposed merger.
M&T filed its regulatory applications with its regulators in September 2012 and has since learned that the Federal Reserve has identified certain regulatory concerns with their procedures, systems and processes relating to the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money-laundering compliance program. M&T has already commenced a major initiative, including the hiring of an outside consulting firm, intended to fully address the Federal Reserve’s concerns.
Specials and sales
Positano Mediterranean Grill and Pizzaria is offering a Sunday Special for the next 2 Sundays in April. For just $15 you can choose your pasta, chicken, soda, coffee and dessert. There is a children’s menu for $7 per child. Some restrictions apply. Positano’s is at 5 Schalks Crossing Road in Plainsboro.
Fred Beans Toyota is having a “Pay Later” Sales Event. They will make your first three payments. Visit Fred Beans Toyota Scion Kia, 172 Route 202 Flemington, or call 1-877-596-4306 for details.
The Papery of Princeton is having a special day for brides on Sunday, April 21, from noon to 5 p.m. They are located at 15 Hulfish Street in Princeton. This is a free Event. Brides-to-be can register by calling 509-279-0101 or by emailing [email protected].
Tom Yum Goong Thai Restaurant located at 72 Princeton-Hightstown Road in East Windsor is celebrating their 3rd anniversary by offering $20 gift certificates valid for a dine-in meal valued at $40. This offer is valid now until April 20th.
Princeton Grooming offers a stress free approach to making your pet as comfortable as possible by coming to your home to do full-service grooming. They offer each pet a free teeth cleaning and tooth brush. Call 609-658-6164 or email [email protected] to learn more.
Fun for a cause
Batman, Spider-man, The Hulk and Wonder Woman are likely to be among the runners participating in this Spring’s CASA Kids Superhero 5K. The race is being held at The Princeton Pike Corporate Center in Lawrenceville, on Saturday, April 27, with the added, family-friendly option of running dressed as their favorite superhero. All proceeds will benefit Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of Mercer and Burlington Counties (CASA).
If you’re a local business doing something new, interesting, good for the community, or just want to let our readers know about a new product or service, please contact General Manager Brad Koltz at [email protected].
