Author: Central Jersey

  • Civil debate achieves real results

    Multiple signers To the editor: We live in a time when civility in public life is in short supply. Members of Congress leading the tea party were willing to shut the federal government down at great risk to our society and economy. At the state level, high-ranking officials stand accused of bullying local officials to…

  • LAWRENCE: Wassailing the apple trees at Terhune

    LAWRENCE: Wassailing the apple trees at Terhune

    Sunday’s Wassailing of the Trees Party at Terhune Orchards featured live festive music by Spiced Punch. Rebecca Nowalski photo

  • Helping Princeton be more sustainable

    Diane M. Landis, Sustainable Princeton To the editor:    As I was walking to work this morning, I passed a hybrid electric delivery truck, bikers using the bicycle sharrows and people walking with their goodies in reusable bags. The scene was heartening. We’ve come a long way as a town in just a few years.    I…

  • PRINCETON: Camp expo has kids thinking of summer

    PRINCETON: Camp expo has kids thinking of summer

    A small crowd formed around Liam Quat, 25, who stood barefoot atop a large blue ball with his arms spread wide and a smile on his face. By Charley Falkenburg, Special to the Packet    A small crowd formed around Liam Quat, 25, who stood barefoot atop a large blue ball with his arms spread wide…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Diversity is on display during game night

    By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — While the weather outside was frightful, inside Dutch Neck Elementary School was delightful.    Families braved the bitter cold Friday night to spend time with their children playing games from all over the globe. The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) sponsored its annual International Game Night in the school’s…

  • PRINCETON: Camp expo has kids thinking of summer
  • LAWRENCE: Wassailing the apple trees at Terhune

    LAWRENCE: Wassailing the apple trees at Terhune

    Jack O’Donnell and his family are spiritual people who love nature, and that’s what drew them to Terhune Orchard’s annual “Wassailing the Apple Trees” celebration on a bitterly cold Sunday afternoo By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Jack O’Donnell and his family are spiritual people who love nature, and that’s what drew them to Terhune Orchard’s…

  • A very bad political move that backfired

    Sandra Jordan Bierman, Princeton To the editor: First there were two municipalities.    Almost 15 years ago, when I first came to live here, I was shocked at the facts that there were two mayors, two municipal buildings, two police departments, and so forth.    I never knew the borders of each, neither did I care. Consolidation…

  • PRINCETON AREA: Police blotter

    Princeton    Someone used force to enter an apartment on the first block of Palmer Square West between Dec. 31 and Jan. 23. At the time of the report it was unknown what, if anything, was missing.    Carlos Salguero Mateo, 26, of Princeton, was arrested at 6:48 p.m. Jan. 23 and charged with drunken driving, unlicensed…