Category: archives

  • Johnson’s big plays lifting PDS football

    Receiver hoping Panthers win first By: Bob Nuse    Bruce Devlin knows that if he can find a way to get the football into Lon Johnson’s hands, there is a chance something good will happen for the Princeton Day School football team.    "If he gets the ball in the open field, he can get down the…

  • High winds topple trees, injure Birch Avenue resident

    Mother struck in head by tree as she was taking daughter out of car seat. By: Jeff Milgram    Growing up in Israel, Naama Jaffe-Siany and her husband know about the dangers of terrorism. In Princeton, they learned how dangerous Bradford pear trees can be in a strong wind.    At 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, as Ms. Jaffe-Siany,…

  • Letter: Helmet program a real success

       To the editor:     Our annual child helmet safety campaign, now known as the "Brainy Bunch," has concluded. From June through September, uniformed Cranbury Police Officers issued hundreds of "summonses" to Cranbury children who were "caught" wearing their safety helmets while bicycling or roller blading. Officers quizzed the children on the need to wear safety…

  • Hughes is pick for county post

    PACKET EDITORIAL, Oct. 17 By: Packet Editorial    In the three-way race for Mercer County executive, Freeholder Brian Hughes is a clear choice over County Clerk Cathy DiCostanzo and former County Administrator Robert Klein, based primarily on his knowledge and command of issues facing the county.    The affable Ms. DiCostanzo has done a fine job administering…

  • Second firm to review police plans

    Another architectural firm will assess future Cranbury police station. By: Matt Kirdahy    A second architectural firm will share its assessment on the potential home for Cranbury’s police.    On Monday, representatives of Berkowsky and Associates of Cranbury, with Kurt Schmitt of the Verona-based Mylan Architectural Group, will provide an update on the design of Cranbury’s proposed…

  • Lynx

    "Lynx," a friendly bobtail female cat, is in need of a loving home and available for adoption from SAVE, 900 Herrontown Road, Princeton. For information about adopting a cat or dog, call (609) 921-6122. SAVE: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NJ143.html

  • Borough to reorganize fire department

    A paid borough staff member would oversee day-to-day operations and a single chief would be elected. By: Jennifer Potash    The Princeton Borough Council launched a reorganization of the volunteer Princeton Fire Department on Tuesday that for the first time includes a paid borough staff member to oversee day-to-day department functions.    The council unanimously introduced three…

  • Editorial: It’s never too early to start giving

    EDITORIAL: With Thanksgiving swiftly approaching, local food pantries are in high need of donations.    The leaves have only just begun to turn — and to fall — and buying Halloween candy is still on the "to do" list.    Sure, this is a busy time of year. The season is turning, football is in high gear…

  • Rallies lead HC by South girls’ volleyball

    Lachenmayer, Pirates hope to be better in states By: Justin Feil    Dana Lachenmayer is among the West Windsor-Plainsboro girls’ volleyball team leaders in kills, digs and blocks, and if you didn’t know better, in cups of coffee consumed.    Lachenmayer whirled, twirled, high-fived and maintained a steady stream of encouragement for the Pirates even as they…