Category: archives

  • Garden Theater sequel ties high-tech to tradition

    The refurbished movie theater will reopen on June 1. By: Jeff Milgram    When the Garden Theater reopens June 1, it will have some stadium seating, a state-of-the-art projection and sound system and real butter for the popcorn.    The theater, which closed its doors for renovation in August, will be a blend of high-tech equipment with…

  • Feds to discuss aircraft noise

       Members of the public that are upset at the amount of airplane traffic above Cranbury will have a chance to make comments to FAA representatives that could affect air traffic patterns in the area. By:Brian Shappell    Cranbury residents upset with airplane noise will have an opportunity to make some noise of their own.    The Federal…

  • PU’s Tierney hopes to duplicate memories

    Senior goalie, Tiger men’s lax faces Loyola at Hofstra on Saturday By: Bob Nuse    Three years ago, Trevor Tierney experienced one of the greatest athletic moments of his life on the lacrosse field at Hofstra University.    Saturday, the Princeton University senior returns to the site of that memory with hopes of taking the first step…

  • Victory margin a real credit to all concerned

    PACKET EDITORIAL, May 18 By: Packet Editorial    Most supporters of the $78.2 million renovation and expansion plan for the Princeton Regional Schools approached Tuesday’s referendum with what might best be described as cautious optimism. There was no organized opposition to speak of, and the overall economy is still in pretty decent shape — but you…

  • Officials shocked by BASF pullout

    The impact on West Windsor taxpayers is unclear. By: David M. Campbell    WEST WINDSOR — This week’s announcement that BASF is shutting down its facility on Route 1 sent tremors through township government circles, prompting area leaders to speculate on what the future holds for the site and for township taxpayers.    Chris Baker, attorney for…

  • West Windsor board bows to Sarnoff request

    Proposed restrictions on development are eased. By: David M. Campbell    WEST WINDSOR — Faced with the threat that Sarnoff Corp. would leave the township, taking with it millions of dollars of tax revenue, the Planning Board on Wednesday bowed to the corporate giant’s request that the amount of permitted development of its Penns Neck campus…

  • Cranbury School band among best in the nation

    By:Brian Shappell    The Board of Education, school administration and residents of Cranbury have long been praising the music education program in the school — now others are taking note as well.    The Cranbury Township School District was named, earlier this week, as one of the Best 100 Communities for Music Education in America by the…

  • Korean War Veteran took charge in the face of danger

    Mr. Heisner was awarded a bronze star, the U.S. Army’s award for heroic and meritorious achievement during military operations. By:Al Wicklund    MONROE — On a cold winter’s day — Dec. 6, 1952 — Bert Heisner, then a 21-year-old corporal from the Bronx, took command of his squad, attacked and defeated a North Korean force holding…

  • Exhibit captures quarter century of our lives and times

    Photos donated by The Packet on exhibit at Princeton Historical Society. By: Jennifer Potash    Images of Princeton’s recent history will soon be on display at the Historical Society of Princeton.    The Princeton Packet donated 18,000 photographs spanning a quarter century to the Historical Society’s archives, and 130 prints from the collection comprise the "Today’s News,…