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  • Haven for independent scholars marks 25 years

    Princeton Research Forum offers support and feedback By: Emily Craighead    In 25 years, the Princeton Research Forum has grown into a respected association of independent scholars, supporting scholars in fields as diverse as current affairs, science, history, poetry and translation.    "Twenty-five years ago, if you were not in the academy, it was hard to do…

  • Accounts Receivable/Customer Service Representative

    The Princeton Packet, Inc., a group of award winning community newspapers, has an opening for an Accounts Receivable/Customer Service Representative in the Circulation Department. Will be responsible for processing subscription sales, cash and handling telephone inquiries from our subscribers. Must have a HS diploma or equivalent (some college preferred), office/customer service experience, attention to detail,…

  • Decision near on hospital location

    Plainsboro site gains prominence as Nov. 1 deadline looms By: David Campbell    A decision by Princeton HealthCare System on where it will build its new, state-of-the-art hospital campus is imminent, with an announcement likely within a week, PHCS officials said.    And a location in Plainsboro, previously thought to rank relatively low on the list of…

  • Boo! Here comes Halloween

    Area observances listed Princeton Borough parade    The Arts Council of Princeton will host its annual Hometown Halloween Parade on Thursday, Oct. 27. Ghosts, goblins, and all things spooky are invited to gather this year at the new plaza on Witherspoon Street, the courtyard adjacent to the Princeton Public Library.    The parade will leave the courtyard…

  • Obituaries for the week of Oct. 21

    Willis Hancock Jr. By:    HIGHTSTOWN — Willis R. Hancock Jr., 82, died at his home Wednesday after a battle with cancer.    He was a lifelong resident of Hightstown, having been born in the house his father built and dying five houses away in the house he built.    He was predeceased by his father, Willis R.…

  • Teacher says auf wiedersehen to German way of education

    Different teaching methods described by visitor to Princeton High School under Fulbright exchange program By: Rachel Silverman    Heidi Albert-Hofmann spent the last 15 years working as a teacher in Germany. But once she set foot inside Princeton High School, an ordinary classroom suddenly felt like unfamiliar ground.    "The teaching methods are really very different in…

  • Montgomery moves to spend $4 million on open space purchases

    By: Kara Fitzpatrick    MONTGOMERY — The Township Committee on Wednesday approved the introduction of two bond ordinances that would appropriate $4 million for the acquisition of open-space plots. The tracts will be financed through the open-space trust fund, township Administrator Donato Nieman said.    The measures were approved unanimously by three of the five committee members…

  • Halloween activities planned for WW-P high school students

       Halloween festivities begin Saturday at Six Flags Great Adventure’s Fright Fest for West Windsor and Plainsboro high school students.    Buses will leave from High School South at 3 p.m. and return at 11:30 p.m. Admission and transportation cost $40.    Students in grades 6-8 at Community Middle School and Grover Middle School can take part in…

  • Soto guilty of aggravated manslaughter

    East Windsor resident Maritza Soto faces up to 40 years in jail. By: Marisa Maldonado    TRENTON — East Windsor resident Maritza Soto faces up to 40 years in prison following her conviction last week in the beating death of her 21-month-old son two years ago.    A jury of nine women and three men initially weighed…