Category: archives

  • Helen Coons, 65

    Helen Coons, 65    RARITAN TOWNSHIP — Helen Coons died June 5 in Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township. She was 65.    Born in East Amwell Township, she lived in Hillsborough before moving to Raritan Township 10 years ago. Mrs. Coons was a homemaker.    A daughter, Helen Barry, died in 1995; a brother, Henry Whited, died in…

  • Pennsylvania man dies in accident on Route 206

    Monday afternoon crash also snarls traffic for hours By: Jack Baney    A Pennsylvania man was killed shortly after 3 p.m. Monday when his car collided with a truck on Route 206 by Old Somerville Road.    The man, later identified as Selig L. Smiler, 62, of Downingtown, Pa., was traveling south on Route 206 when his…

  • Borough Council considers open space tax

    The Princeton Borough Council is discussing the possibility of placing a 2-cent open space tax on the November ballot. By: Jennifer Potash    The Princeton Borough Council is expected to discuss tonight the possibility of placing a 2-cent open-space tax on the November ballot.    It may or may not vote on the proposed 2000 municipal budget,…

  • Nursery school marks 70 years

    Mayors kick off celebration with proclamations By: Jane Karlicek    The Princeton Nursery School is celebrating a birthday this month.    The Leigh Avenue facility will formally mark 70 years of service to the community on June 24 with a block party starting at noon.    On Monday, Township Mayor Phyllis Marchand and Borough Mayor Marvin Reed were…

  • Study sees traffic gridlock in region’s future

    Traffic on local roads will almost triple by 2020, accoridng to a traffic study conducted for the Central Jersey Transporation Forum. By: David M. Campbell    WEST WINDSOR — Traffic on local roadways will almost triple by 2020, according to a traffic study delivered Friday at the seventh meeting of the Central Jersey Transportation Forum.    The…

  • Salvatore Barone, 79

       MANVILLE — Salvatore Barone died June 6 at Somerset Medical Center, Somerville. He was 79.    Born in Avellino, Italy, he came to the U.S. in 1937. He lived in Raritan before settling in Manville over 50 years ago.    Mr. Barone owned and operated Sal’s Carbureter and Ignition, Main Street in Manville, for more than 40…

  • Princeton prepares to inaugurate summer program for at-risk youth

    Will provide academic enrichment and on-the-job experience By: Jennifer Potash    A new summer program launched by the Princeton Human Services Department will provide academic enrichment and on-the-job experience for at-risk young adults in the borough and township.    The program, which will run from July 10 to Aug. 25, is open to economically disadvantaged youth between…

  • Rancor replaced by courtesy and common sense

    PACKET EDITORIAL, June 13 By:    The Princeton Regional Health Commission has chosen to delay implementation of its recently adopted ban on smoking in public places until a lawsuit brought by opponents of the measure can be heard in court. We applaud the commission’s decision.    It isn’t often these days that a defendant (or a plaintiff,…

  • Study sees traffic gridlock in region’s future

    Traffic on local roads will almost triple by 2020, according to a recent study. By: David M. Campbell    WEST WINDSOR — Traffic on local roadways will almost triple by 2020, according to a traffic study delivered Friday at the seventh meeting of the Central Jersey Transportation Forum.    The forum, held at the Sarnoff Corp., is…