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  • Letters to the Editor, March 9

    LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, March 9 By: Spend money on necessities, not frills To the editor:     The temporal juxtaposition of articles in one issue of a newspaper can be enlightening.    On Page 1A of the March 5 edition of The Packet, we learn that big tax hikes are coming to Princeton Borough — almost…

  • EXECUTIVE SNAPSHOT

    Michele Siekera Mercer County Chamber of Commerce TITLE: Executive Director EDUCATION: Rutgers University, B.A., 1986; Temple University School of Law, J.D., 1989 RESIDENCE: Robbinsville FAMILY: Niel Siekerka, husband; twins Brian and Caitlin, 12. CAREER HIGH: "I represented veterans for service-connected disabilities, and after two years of bringing this gentleman’s case through many different levels of…

  • Princeton GOP to host Senate minority leader

       New Jersey Sen. Leonard Lance (R-Clinton) will address a Republican Association of Princeton breakfast Meeting March 16.    The gathering, which is open to the public, will start at 7:30 a.m. and be held at the Nassau Club, 6 Mercer St.    Sen. Lance, the Republican minority leader, is a member of the Budget and Appropriations Committee,…

  • Lavoie wins Region 5 title

    Mangini, Detsis, Jastrzebski also advance to Atlantic City By: Rudy Brandl    Phil Lavoie has come a long way since last wrestling season.    The Hillsborough High senior 189-pounder, just 13-16 last winter, completed a remarkable journey by winning his first Region 5 title Saturday afternoon at the Hunterdon Central Fieldhouse in Flemington.    Lavoie accomplished his great…

  • From Nature to Scanner

    Ingeborg Snipes’ digital photographs capture the patterns and colors of flowers, berries and leaves. By: Amy Brummer "Witch Hazel on Black," above, and "Reach," below, by Ingeborg Snipes. Both images were produced using flatbed scans.    The fields at Snipes Farm and Nursery in Morrisville, Pa., are brown and damp from the spring thaw. But inside…

  • Personal Chef Prepares Dinner in a Snap

    Personal chef services can be a lifesaver for busy families… By: Faith Bahadurian Illustration by Judy Martin Personal chef prepares dinner in a snap    Personal chef services can be a lifesaver for busy families, dieters, and even for active seniors who would rather be out on the links than standing over a sink. Your chef…

  • Lady Raiders advance to CJ 4 finals

    HHS eliminates Howell with fast start By: Rudy Brandl    The Hillsborough High girls’ basketball used another fast start to eliminate an opponent from the Central Jersey Group 4 playoffs.    Friday night, the second-ranked Lady Raiders moved into next Tuesday’s sectional finals with a 57-39 romp over sixth-seeded Howell. The Lady Raiders opened a 27-14 lead…

  • Martin Squires

       Martin Squires, 85, of Monroe, died Sunday, Feb. 29.    Arrangements will be announced by The Crabiel Home for Funerals, 170 North Main St. at Riva Avenue, Milltown.

  • Chabad gets a gift from fast friends

    Two giving couples donate some 800 books to start library for the Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe. By: Al Wicklund    MONROE — A gift of 25 boxes containing some 800 books will be the foundation of a library for the Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe.    Rabbi Eliezer Zaklikovsky received the volumes through the good graces…