Category: archives

  • Independent panel could aid on Updike

    To the editor:     If the Updike property can be purchased at a cost to the local taxpayers of approximately one-half million dollars, it would seem like a prudent thing to do.    A suggestion: commission an independent financial analysis on the proposal and have the results presented at a scheduled meeting. Such a review would…

  • JAMESBURG: Scout prepares for new role

    Jeffrey Harris will become an adult scout leader By: Al Wicklund    JAMESBURG — Jeffrey Harris, 17, of Beaverbrook Run doesn’t plan to step away from the Boy Scouts of America next month, but his role will change.    After some 12 years in Scouting, he’ll be ready to be an adult Scout leader.    He’ll also be…

  • School board interviews construction managers

    The Board of Education is slated to make a decision on a construction manager, a crucial job for the proposed expansion project, later this month. By: Chris Karmiol    With Sept. 24 set as the date for a $64 million bond referendum for additions and renovations on district schools — which would add 23.07 cents per…

  • Garage meeting draws big crowd

    Supporters, opponents of downtown development plan lobby Princeton Borough Council. Marchers trek to Borough Hall to pan plan Four plaza design options reviewed By: Jennifer Potash    An equal mix of supporters and opponents filled Princeton Borough Hall Tuesday to lobby the council over the proposed downtown parking garage and related development.    The Borough Council took…

  • Electric law to protect seniors

    Utility companies to continue electricl services during heat waves    Acting Gov. John O. Bennett on Aug. 6 signed into law legislation sponsored by Assemblymen Wilfredo Caraballo and John Burzichelli that would require utility companies to continue electrical service during heat waves for people protected under the Winter Termination Program.    Sen. Bennett is serving as acting…

  • Artists head back to the park

    More Art-in-the-park By: Casha Caponegro    Another afternoon of painting outdoors has been slated for this weekend.    The Cranbury Arts Council will hold another session of the popular Art-in-the-Park program Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at Village Park.    Cranbury resident and professional artist Judy Buckley will moderate the session, providing her artistic expertise to budding…

  • Rediscover nature at The Village Grande at Bear Creek

    Five field models are available for late summer/early fall deliveries    Homebuyers at The Village Grande at Bear Creek in West Windsor are discovering the most recent homesites to be offered, and many say they are located within the most appealing phase of all.    "These are really beautiful homesites," said Jay Goldberg, vice president sales and…

  • Cultivating the Domestic Arts

    Meghan Wood uses buttons, stitches and party cakes in her sculpture. By: Susan Van Dongen    Except for a brief period of "sew-your-own" and "express-yourself" fashion, sewing hasn’t been hip for a long time. It was more likely associated with mundane domestic tasks, like replacing a button on a spouse’s shirt. Stitchery hadn’t been considered a…

  • Panel backs proposal for grad-student housing

    Recommends approval of Princeton University’s plan to add 206 units at Lawrence Apartments. By: David Campbell    Princeton planning advisors Wednesday night unanimously recommended approval of Princeton University’s plan to add 206 new graduate-housing units at Lawrence Apartments off Alexander Street.    The Site Plan Review Advisory Board of the Princeton Regional Planning Board voted 6-0 to…