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  • Judge delays ruling on deer-feeding ban

    Township’s motion to dismiss case is denied. By: David Campbell    A Superior Court judge on Friday refused Princeton Township’s motion to dismiss a complaint challenging a township ban on feeding deer, but ruled a "formidable burden" of proof rested with the plaintiffs seeking to have the ban struck down.    Superior Court Judge Linda Feinberg granted…

  • Spring brings promise for PU softball

    Tigers gain valuable experience on trip going into Ivy season By: Justin Feil    Coming off a week of spring break games, Maureen Davies feels the Princeton University softball team is a lot better off going into the Ivy League season than it was last year.    "Last year, we lost three days of spring break," said…

  • Spreading the spirit

    Catholic retreat center renews its mission by opening doors to others. By: David Campbell    To understand the Vincentian Renewal Center, the sprawling former Roman Catholic seminary and high school that stands in a pasture off Mapleton Road in Plainsboro, just pay a visit to Brian Tucker’s office.    A Native American dreamcatcher and Navajo blanket hang…

  • Letters to the Editor, March 26

    LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, March 26 By: Thoughtful discussion needed on hospital To the editor:    I noted with interest and concern your story about the Medical Center at Princeton’s master plan (The Packet, March 22). Interest because we are fortunate to have a first-class health facility within minutes of our homes rather than three-quarters of…

  • Princeton Township’s Frakt plans early exit from committee

    Departure will be six months earlier than expected. By: David Campbell    Princeton Township Committeeman Steven Frakt said Monday he will end his last term in office six months early.    In January, Mr. Frakt decided not to seek another term as deputy mayor and announced he would not seek re-election this November.    Mr. Frakt said he…

  • New president named to head Medical Center at Princeton

    Dennis Doody, who is retiring, will be replaced by Barry S. Rabner. By: David Campbell    The Medical Center at Princeton announced Friday that its president will retire.    The hospital’s board of trustees said Dennis Doody will step down as president, but will remain with the medical center as a senior adviser to its board to…

  • WW council keeps its downzoning plan alive

    Proposal still lacks the necessary four votes for passage. By: Gwen Runkle    WEST WINDSOR — Even though it is highly unlikely a downzoning ordinance introduced a few months ago by the Township Council ever will have the four votes it needs to be adopted, its supporters managed to keep it on the table awhile longer…

  • Junior League wins zoning approval for showcase house

    Hodge Road home to become Designer Showhouse for about two months. By: Jennifer Potash    For about two months, Tom and Julie Borden and their three children will move from their spacious Hodge Road residence to a cramped apartment in the rear of the property.    "Our son is sleeping in a closet but he thinks it’s…

  • Ruth Bersch

       Ruth Bersch, 76, died Tuesday, March 19, at The Medical Center at Princeton.    Born in Hoboken, she had resided in Avenel before moving to Kendall Park 44 years ago.    She was a secretary in the accounting department of Rutgers University since 1973, retiring in 1990. She was a member of Kingston Presbyterian Church.    Her husband,…