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  • Peddie nets great results in state tennis play

    By: Neil Hay    The finals of the state Prep A Tennis Tournament were played Wednesday at Pingry.    Hun was considered the best team going in, and the Raiders did not disappoint when they won the team title with 22 points.    But surprise, surprise. Freshman Lauren Hamilton at second singles, and the second doubles team of…

  • Princeton Township Police offer free firearm safety kits

       The Princeton Township Police Department will provide 700 free firearm safety kits to local residents through a partnership with Project ChildSafe, the nationwide firearms safety education program.    The safety kits, which include a gun lock, are now available at any time, no questions asked, at the Princeton Township Police Department, 1 Valley Road.    Project ChildSafe,…

  • Plainsboro receives $511,000 bid for liquor license

    Management company for Princeton Forrestal Village makes only offer. By: Jill Matthews    PLAINSBORO — The township will soon be able to add another half-million dollars to its revenues now that it has received a bid on a liquor license.    Township Clerk Pat Hullfish announced at the Township Committee meeting Wednesday that the township has received…

  • THE STATE WE’RE IN: Communing with nature while commuting

    THE STATE WE’RE IN By Michele S. Byers Turn that early morning commute into a time of personal zen.    Thanks to technology, a gradual transition to a more service-oriented work force, and incredibly efficient highways, our jobs are more than ever independent of location, distance and time. Many workers are migrating outward to suburban and…

  • LETTERS: Swift Boat Veterans misrepresent Kerry

    To the editor:     The Swift Boat Veterans for Truth protest too much. They have misrepresented John Kerry’s record and his statements.     First, they ran ads minimizing his performance during battles and questioned the validity of his awards for bravery. These contentions have been proved to be untrue. This has been well documented by…

  • Candidates Corner

    Candidate outlines goals for township To the editor:       In campaigning for the open committee seat, I’ve had four goals each time I ring a bell or knock on a door: first, to introduce myself; secondly, to hand out literature on my ideas and platform; thirdly, to ask about voters’ questions, comments, and concerns; and, finally,…

  • Candidates Forum, Oct. 29

    CANDIDATES FORUM, Oct. 29 Martin Engelbrecht Independent candidate, Rocky Hill Borough Council     My family moved to Rocky Hill in 1957, and has always enjoyed living here. Since our arrival, we have accumulated decades of service to the town, and are as committed to the "spirit of Rocky Hill" today as we were when we…

  • Michel picks right place, right time

    Senior scores twice in Hun’s MCT boys’ soccer win By: Bob Nuse    Kevin Michel has a tendency to put himself in the right place on the soccer field. In most cases, that means somebody else scores a goal for the Hun School.    But on Tuesday, it was Michel who was not only in the right…

  • Princeton Packet a collection point for Thanksgiving baskets

    Newspaper joins HomeFront in effort to help needy families during holiday.    The Princeton Packet is teaming up with HomeFront this fall to help ensure Thanksgiving is special for families in Mercer County.    HomeFront, a nonprofit organization that assists the homeless, is offering its annual Thanksgiving basket drive. Each year, traditional holiday food is distributed to…