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  • Montgomery approves $255,000 contract for tests at NPDC site

    Latest step in tranformation of abandoned state institution to a mixed-use development By: Jake Uitti    MONTGOMERY — The Township Committee on Thursday night approved a $255,000 contract with a Philadelphia-area company to perform environmental tests on the former North Princeton Development Center property.    The move, which occurred two weeks sooner than committee members originally had…

  • Turner

    "Turner," a good-natured 3- 4-year-old border collie mix, is in need of a loving home and available for adoption from SAVE, Princeton’s animal shelter, 900 Herrontown Road, Princeton. For information about adopting "Turner" or another cat or dog, call (609) 921-6122. SAVE: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NJ143.html

  • Young Audiences to open Family Series at McCarter

       On Saturday, Feb. 18, Young Audiences of New Jersey will be opening its Family Series at the Berlind Stage at McCarter Theatre with a performance by Exit 9, a "high energy" percussion quintet that has been likened to "Stomp."    The Family Series, which is YANJ’s answer to the need for affordable family theater, brings some…

  • TANGENTS by John Saccenti: And now a word from our sponsors

    Whether celebrating the commercials or actual football, the Super Bowl is an excuse to party. By: John Saccenti    It was 18 years ago when we were first promised a start-to-finish battle for the ages. A gridiron classic.    It was the first battle of the bottles, Bud Bowl, with Bud Light facing off against Budweiser in…

  • Princeton Packet Athlete of the Week

    PHS’ Cook blooms into big scorer By: Justin Feil    Erin Cook was a late bloomer.    The Princeton High senior has blossomed into quite a player for the girls’ basketball team.    "I started playing basketball going into eighth grade," Cook said. "I used to play baseball. I went to Charter School and basketball wasn’t a big…

  • Quaker Road bridge fails, causing closure

    Historic span not expected to be repaired until the spring By: Marjorie Censer    The Quaker Road stone bridge off Route 206 is closed because one side of the stone arch culvert failed and gave way, Princeton Township Engineer Robert Kiser said.    One ledge of the bridge has tumbled into the creek below. The township is…

  • Column: Roskos likely to repeat

    By: Justin Feil    On Wednesday, the Montgomery High girls’ swim team won its second Skyland Conference Championship in three years.    Hun’s Danica Roskos won her first Mercer County Diving Championship that same day.    Only one champion is likely to repeat — Roskos, who is just a freshman for the Raiders.    The Cougars should have an…

  • A club for digital shutterbugs

    The Cranbury Digital Camera Club helps local photographers improve their skills. By: Jessica Beym    Forget about darkrooms, film, stop baths and fixers. During these digital days, it’s all about memory cards, megapixels and optical zoom.    To help local photographers strengthen their skills, the Cranbury Digital Camera Club is shining light on the subject.    The club,…

  • PTO’s minicourses help students beat those winter blues

    Mill Lake School program offers variety of topics. By: Stephanie Brown    Playing basketball, petting a bearded dragon, and getting a makeover while listening to Kelly Clarkson are the best ways to beat those wintertime blues, at least that’s what students at Mill Lake School say.    On six Fridays during the months of January and February,…