Author: Central Jersey

  • Speak out to make best use of Lytle Street property

    John Heilner, Princeton Over the past two months a group of residents has sought a compromise solution for 31-33 Lytle St. that would retain the porch, facade, character and scale of its 1870s house, provide two units of badly needed affordable housing, and still expand Mary Moss Playground (MMP) which has occupied the corner of…

  • PRINCETON: Class Day ceremony attempts to link Batman to university

    PRINCETON: Class Day ceremony attempts to link Batman to university

    By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Filmmaker Christopher Nolan told Princeton University seniors on Monday to chase their realities as they look to improve the world. Mr. Nolan, the keynote speaker at the annual Class Day ceremony, told an audience sitting in the university Chapel and watching by video feed that speeches like the one…

  • PRINCETON: Around the Horn: Despite the battle, Tiger alumni are winners

    PRINCETON: Around the Horn: Despite the battle, Tiger alumni are winners

    By Mike Morsch, Packet Media Group The last group to take the stage at Princeton University’s eighth annual Battle of the Alumni Bands during the recent Reunions weekend was called 3 Guys Named Burt — which, of course, consisted of two guys named Dave and one guy named Hugh — that performed an original song…

  • Princeton Shopping Center owner looks to aquire vacant property

    By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer New York real estate firm George Comfort & Sons, the former owner of the Princeton Shopping Center, will look to acquire about 4.5 acres of vacant land on the shopping center property that is zoned for senior housing. A proposal to subdivide the land was filed with the municipal…

  • LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP: ‘Swatting’ hoax targets Quaker Bridge Mall

    LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP: ‘Swatting’ hoax targets Quaker Bridge Mall

    The Quaker Bridge Mall became the latest “victim” of a swatting hoax Thursday night when the mall’s security office received a call reporting that there was an explosive device in the food court area, according to the Lawrence Township Police Department. The call, which was received at 6:28 p.m., came from what appeared to be…

  • Consumer education better than anti-bag law

    James J. McCaffrey, McCaffrey’s Food Markets This August, McCaffrey’s Food Markets will celebrate our 23rd year as a member of the Princeton community! Throughout these years, we’ve focused on providing excellent service, superb community relations and top-quality products to the Princeton area. We’ve also worked very hard to be good corporate citizens, through charitable efforts…

  • EDITORIAL: For veterans, actions belie the words

    As we enter Memorial Day weekend, we’re sure to hear a lot of speeches and see a lot of flag waving to show thanks and respect for the veterans who have given a lot — economically, physically, emotionally — to keep the rest of us safe. When it comes to more than words, however, New…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Students’ hard work helps to fight cancer

    WEST WINDSOR: Students’ hard work helps to fight cancer

    By Siddharth Muchhal, Special Writer WEST WINDSOR — As a result of a year’s worth of work and Saturday’s event, the Relay for Life committees of two local high schools were able to raise more than $12,000 for the American Cancer Society. “I’m really proud of the students who spent countless hours after school preparing…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Local police officers ride to remember the fallen

    EAST WINDSOR: Local police officers ride to remember the fallen

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer Local police joined fellow officers from around the state in biking hundreds of miles to the nation’s capital to honor comrades who made the ultimate sacrifice last week during National Police Week. ”The Police Unity Tour provides a very visible display that respectfully honors our brothers and sisters killed in…