Category: archives

  • Library’s move may mean respite for slow readers

    A scheme to encourage patrons help take books out of current facility. By: Jennifer Potash    Usually, keeping a library book past the due date results in a fine.    For Princeton Public Library patrons, it could result in a reward.    The library plans to construct a new three-story building in the next year at the site…

  • Public take heed: Make candidates dance to our tune

    PACKET EDITORIAL, June 26 By: Packet Editorial    Today is primary election day in New Jersey. By the time it’s over, the Democrats will have nominated Woodbridge Mayor Jim McGreevey to be their candidate for governor, and the Republicans will have chosen either former Rep. Bob Franks or Jersey City Mayor Bret Schundler to be their…

  • New borough police chief seeks community trust

    Charles ‘Chuck’ Davall wants out — of the office. By: Jennifer Potash    Soon-to-be Princeton Borough Police Chief Charles "Chuck" Davall wants out — of the office.    Capt. Davall, 43, who takes over Monday for retiring Chief Thomas Michaud, plans to focus his attention on meeting with the community.    "I’ve been in the office for 10…

  • Dorothy Wolinsky

       FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Dorothy Wolinsky, 85, died Sunday, June 24.    Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she lived in Toms River before moving to the Lauderhill section of Fort Lauderdale.    She retired in 1978 from the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles.    Mrs. Walinsky was a member of A.A.R.P. and former member of Adath Israel Congregation…

  • Phillip Meisner

    HAMILTON — Phillip S. Meisner, 79, died Sunday, June 24, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton.    Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong area resident.    He retired after 20 years with the Mercer County Bridge Department.    Mr. Meisner was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II, serving in Guam and Okinawa. He…

  • Primary election results

    In Hightstown, two Republicans will appear on the general election ballot with two write-in Democratic candidates. Three Republicans received enough write-in votes to appear on the ballot in East Windsor. * = incumbent Hightstown Borough Council (two three-year terms available) Democrats none filed write-ins: X – Dan Buriak 17 X – Richard Pratt 15 Republicans…

  • You are what you eat

    A holistic health counselor says proper food can create "an amazing life." By: Bethany Cortale    People seem to forget what effects foods have on their bodies. The old adage "you are what you eat" still holds true today. Diet has a direct effect on our physical, emotional and mental selves, whether we like to admit…

  • West Windsor gets sewer capacity warning

    Concern voiced over Sarnoff and American Cyanamid sites. By: Gwen Runkle   WEST WINDSOR — If major development is allowed to occur at Sarnoff Corp. and at the former American Cyanamid site, the Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authority plant might not have the necessary capacity to handle it, according to West Windsor Township Engineer George Fries.…

  • Princeton Packet Golfer of the Year

    Montgomery’s Garofalo at best in big matches By: Bob Nuse    Montgomery High golf coach Charlie Olenick has come to realize that Ryan Garofalo plays his best when the stakes are highest.    "He had a very poor front nine his first time at Raritan Valley when he was a freshman," recalled Olenick, the long-time coach at…