Category: archives

  • Homes of Prestige

    THE PACKET MAGAZINE:  In the Spring/Summer 2001 issue of Homes of Prestige, we bring you a look at what makes some of the homes in the Princeton area so special. Go To Stories

  • Karen Parsons

       TRENTON — Karen M. Parsons, 44, died Saturday, March 3, at home.    Born in Trenton, she was a lifelong resident.    She graduated from Trenton Central High School in 1974.    She worked for Wegman’s Food Markets, West Windsor.    She was a member of Capital Assembly of God Church, Hamilton.    She enjoyed cooking and music.    Daughter of…

  • Living in the limelight

    Kelsey Grammer talks about the message of his new film, 15 Minutes, the loss of privacy that comes with fame and what it’s been like to portray Frasier Crane on TV for 17 years. By: Kam Williams Kelsey Grammer stars as a tabloid journalist with questionable fact-gathering methods in 15 Minutes.    Born on the island…

  • Homes of Prestige

    THE PACKET MAGAZINE: In our Spring/Summer 2001 edition of Homes of Prestige, we bring you a look at what makes some of the homes in the Princeton area so special, including the works of architect Charles Steadman, the history of Princeton University’s Prospect House, land preservation efforts and an inside look at the process of…

  • Call to study all rail options makes sense

    EDITORIAL: Legislation proposed by state Sen. Peter Inverso is the best way to ensure that all possible rail-line alternatives have been studied.    State Sen. Peter Inverso wants the state to make sure it leaves no stone unturned before it moves forward with a proposed rail line linking the Shore area and central New Jersey.    The…

  • ‘Towards Zero’

    THEATER REVIEW: This production is marked by excellent set design, technical effects and costumes. Now, if the cast can pick up the script and follow it more quickly… By: Stuart Duncan    Every community theater needs to drag out an Agatha Christie story once in a while. Towards Zero, currently at Playhouse 22, the home of…

  • Special presentation highlights plans for Roebling museum

           ROEBLING — A century ago, workers filed through the main gates of the Roebling Steel Mill from their homes in a brand new village that was created especially for factory workers and their families. By:Vanessa S. Holt    The steel mill is no more, but in a few years the public may be able to…

  • Edition of March 8, 2001

    Olive G. Richmond    Olive G. Richmond, 83, died March 1 at Meadow Lakes, Hightstown.    Born and raised in Indianapolis, she moved to Princeton in 1946.    She attended Westminster Choir College. She was a member of Nassau Presbyterian Church and was active in the Princeton chapter of the American Red Cross.    Wife of the late James…

  • Council OKs junior firefighters

    Although prohibited from responding to emergency calls, the 14- and 15-year-old firefighters could take part in activities at the firehouse until 9 a.m.    With very little fanfare, Township Council adopted an ordinance that drops the minimum age for teen-agers who want to become volunteer firefighters from 16 years old to 14 years old. By: Lea…