Category: archives

  • Princeton Temperature Record – May 2001

    By: Tom Lederer The Princeton Temperature Record is based on readings from a Nimbus Ultra digital thermometer with an accuracy of 0.2 degrees F. Readings, taken in Princeton Township near the Princeton Shopping Center, are rounded to the nearest degree. DATE HIGH LOW May 31, 2001 73 46 May 30, 2001 69 51 May 29,…

  • Planning panel sought for Montgomery hunt

    By: Helen Pettigrew    MONTGOMERY — Township Committeewoman Ali Henkel has suggested reinstating the township hunting committee so it can begin planning an extended community deer hunt.    Ms. Henkel made the request Thursday to the Township Committee after submitting the Environmental Commission’s recommendation to reduce the local deer population.    The five-year management plan prepared by the…

  • 600 dolls help bring black history to life

    Collector offers presentation at Clay Street Learning Center. By: Gwen Runkle    Children at the Clay Street Learning Center in Princeton Borough got a special treat Monday when African American doll collector Elizabeth Carter Lacy gave a slide presentation of her more than 600 dolls aimed at bringing black history to life.    Ms. Lacy also brought…

  • Mittnacht honored to win Smoyer Award

    PDS freshman tries to be leader on ice By: Bob Nuse    When it comes to sports, Artie Mittnacht has always tried to be a leader. Whether that means on the ice while playing hockey, or on the soccer or lacrosse field, he’s always tried to do his best.    This past season hockey season he was…

  • Lilienthal to resign seat on Borough Council

    Councilman says he’ll stay until governing body concludes its deliberations on building a parking garage. By: Jennifer Potash    Princeton Borough Councilman Ryan Stark Lilienthal, who previously announced he would not seek re-election to a second term, will leave his council seat before his term ends in January.    Joseph O’Neill, who is running as a Democrat…

  • West Windsor man dies in single-car accident

    By: Gwen Runkle    WEST WINDSOR — A township man died Monday morning in a single-car accident at Village and Woodhollow roads.    Angelo Picciarillo, 38, of Pleasant Valley Road was driving west toward Quaker Bridge Road when his car broadsided a telephone pole on the passenger’s side, Township Police Capt. Joe Pica said. Mr. Picciarillo was…

  • Hun softball has record season

    Raiders tie 20-year-old school mark with 17 wins By: Justin Feil    Despite dropping a 9-3 decision to Montclair-Kimberley in the Prep A softball championship on Thursday, the Hun School softball team still managed to walk away with a record season.    The Raiders finished 17-3, a far cry from anyone’s pre-season expectations. The 17 wins were…

  • PHS’ second doubles goes distance in 5-0 win

    Seniors Lau and Wong believe they are state’s best By: Justin Feil    It should have come as no surprise that Brian Lau and Mike Wong were the last to leave the court after the Princeton High School boys’ tennis team completed a 5-0 sweep of Watchung Hills on Thursday in the Central Jersey Group III…

  • Police officer answers a call from the homeland

    Patrolman Jorge Narvaez assists children and police officers in Nicaragua. By: Jeff Milgram    In 1998, Princeton Township Police Officer Jorge Narvaez returned to his homeland, Nicaragua, for the first time in 20 years and he didn’t like what he saw.    He found youngsters taking drugs and sniffing glue. He also saw poorly equipped police officers,…