Trenton Magnet School - Save the date!

Special Board of Education Meeting
Tuesday, March 30, 6:30pm
108 North Clinton Avenue

Board discussion of the Trenton Magnet School.  While there will be no public comment at this meeting, a continued show of support in numbers is important to moving this forward.  Please join in to support a group of committed Trenton parents.

For more information, check out http://www.trenton.k12.nj.us/.  

KatManDu awash in IOUs

Times of Trenton - Thursday, March 25, 2004
By KAREN AYRES - Staff Writer

TRENTON - KatManDu, a restaurant and nightclub touted for its potential to revitalize the city's waterfront, has become mired in financial woes, forcing the public to bail out the business, according to state and county officials. More...

Update: Magnet School

Trenton Times - Tuesday, March 23, 2004
By LARRY HANOVER - Staff Writer

TRENTON - Some had tots asleep on their shoulders. Others attended the meeting in peace because their group had set up baby-sitting one floor down.

All told, dozens of parents descended upon the Board of Education building last night to plead for approval of a magnet school for prekindergarten to first grade.

Despite the strong showing, parents will have to wait at least another week to hear if they succeeded in melting the board's hesitation to their proposal. Whole Story...

Carlucci's Calendar

It's a full week of meetings and activities.  Plenty of opportunity to get involved in what's going on around town.  As always, your comments, calendar submissions or any other information you'd like to share are welcome. -- jc

Monday, March 22
5:30 pm PTO Meeting @ Rivera school, 989-2670

6:00 pm, Lamberton Strides will host Mr. George DeMartino of K. Hovnanian in an open meeting at the First Baptist Church, Centre and Bridge Streets.  This is an opportunity for everyone to learn more about the proposed redevelopment of South Trenton's Champale site first hand.

6:00 pm, North Ward members of Bravo CPAC will meet at Lipinski Center on Heil Street.

7:00 pm School Board Meeting, Trenton Board of Education Facility, 108 North Clinton Avenue.  (if you would like to make a public comment, you need to arrive by 6:30pm to sign in) Of interest will be continued discussion about the proposed Magnet School.  For information on that particular agenda item contact Lisa at 394.8018, Sherrie at 656.2305 or e-mail us at lkasabach@aol.com or shawthorne@netzero.net.

7:00 pm Mercer County Chapter, Million Mom March, Guest Speaker: Sheriff Kevin Larkin discussing the Assault Weapons Ban in New Jersey. Room #1, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1,  Lawrenceville, NJ

Tuesday, March 23
5:00 pm City Council Conference Session featuring an appearance by Len Pucciatti, Director of Inspections discussing Zoning Laws & Multiple Unit Dwellings in the City of Trenton.

7:00 pm Empower Trenton  Strategy Meeting, NAACP Office, 318 S. Broad Street.  call 732-548-9798.

7:00 pm Bravo District CPAC, Bethany Presbyterian Church, Hamilton and Chestnut.

Wednesday, March 24
7:00 pm (Note Special Time) Charlie Sector CPAC.  Two agenda items of note, from

7- 7:30 there will be a presentation on the new computerized voting machines courtesy of the County Superintendent of Elections.  During the regular business portion of the meeting, representatives from the City's Department of Recreation, Natural Resources and Culture will discuss a new phase of youth oriented programs scheduled to begin next month.  St. Mary's Assumption Byzantine Catholic Church Parish Center, Adeline and Beatty Streets.  396-6612 for more information.  All are welcome.

Thursday, March 25
5:00 - 8:00 pm Statewide Public Hearing on the New Jersey Set Aside Program, NJ Public Policy Research Institute, Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick, For more Information contact Sharon Stafford, 609-633-7861, Sharon.Stafford@sos.state.nj.us

6:00 pm Alpha District CPAC, West Ward Firestation, W. State Street and Lee Ave.

Friday, March 26
Noon - 6:00 pm, Factory Sale, ANA Design (home of the Striped Candle), One Ott Street.

6:30 pm  Representatives of the Leewood Development Group will meet with the community to present their plans for the proposed "Leewood Village Center."   All are welcome and encouraged to attend.  Boys and Girls Club, 212 Centre Street.
Afterwards, Sweety Peety (219 Cass Street) will be open for coffee and dessert and a discussion on the presentation.

Saturday, March 27
9:00 am, Trenton Chapter of NAACP monthly meeting. 318 S. Broad St.  All are welcome.

10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Factory Sale, ANA Design (home of the Striped Candle), One Ott Street.

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Trenton Film Festival Volunteer Recruitment Mixer, Buddy’s Shamrock Tavern at 100 Homecrest Avenue in Ewing.  Light buffet will be provided.   Please go to www.trentonfilmfestival.org or call (609)-396-6966 for more information.

Monday, March 29
6:30 - 7:30 pm Lamberton Historic District Committee will hold an open discussion on what was presented at the Leewood meeting on the 26th.  All are welcome and encouraged to attend. First Baptist Church, Centre and Bridge Street.

Reminder to Trenton Central High School graduates, the classes of 1962, 1963 and 1964 are working on a reunion. If you have an interest or want more information, contact Maria Jones at (609) 392-6772, (609) 516-5741 (cell), or e-mail:  naacp-trenton@rcn.com or jemcon@worldnet.att.net.