Category: lifestyle/the_princeton_packet
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AARP New Jersey thanks Gov. Christie
Jim Dieterle of AARP New Jersey AARP New Jersey would like to thank Gov. Christie for his leadership in working with the state legislature to withdraw the original budget proposal concerning PAAD, the state’s prescription drug program for low-income and disabled residents. Over 140,000 individuals would have been adversely affected by the proposed $310…
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Community pool plan needs more examination
Ellen Randall, Princeton Community Park Pool is one of my favorite places in Princeton. I was born and raised in Princeton and I remember when it first opened: what a magnificent pool surrounded by grass and trees! To this day, although clearly in need of restoration, it is still essentially a magnificent pool surrounded by…
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PRINCETON: Loose Ends: A little too much local color?
By Pam Hersh Special Writer Thank goodness, no one stopped to gawk at how weird I looked. At 6 a.m. a week ago Tuesday in 85 degree heat, I was standing inside of the newly renovated Harrison Street Park, which is still closed to the public. With a watering hose nozzle in my…
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PRINCETON: Spotlight: ‘Stars of the future’ at Opera New Jersey
MAESTRO! — Mark Laycock, long a favorite with Princeton audiences, conducts Opera New Jersey’s ‘Don Pasquale’ July 17, 25 and 30, and Aug. 1.
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Closing the prescription ‘doughnut hole’
Jane Margesson of AARP NJ, Plainsboro Under the Health Care Reform Law, the Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage gap or "doughnut hole" will gradually close helping millions of seniors reduce their out-of-pocket drug costs. Under the law, people who fall into the doughnut hole will receive a one-time rebate check of $250 to…
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PRINCETON: Spotlight: Caren Sturges: Turning a page, con brio
By Pat Summers Special Writer What’s a woman to do after six years as president of Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s board of trustees, with eight active-member years before that? The question doesn’t stump Caren Sturges for a moment. She’s “got a little list.” Now she’ll have time to read beyond what’s required for…
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PRINCETON: Princeton Symphony Orchestra names new slate of officers
The Princeton Symphony Orchestra has announced the appointment of Princeton Township resident David A. Tierno as president of the board of trustees at its annual general meeting, held on June 21 at the home of Joyce and Georg Albers-Schonberg. Mr. Tierno, who was elected to a three-year term on the board, begins his…
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PRINCETON: Princeton Symphony Orchestra names new slate of officers
David A. Tierno. formerly senior partner, Ernst & Young, is the PSO’s new president.
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PRINCETON: A taste of the Beard House — here
Local foodies unable to attend elements of Princeton’s James Beard House dinner in New York City on July 13, fret not: The same tasting menu Chef Scott Anderson will prepare for diners at the famed James Beard House will be available at elements from Monday, July 12, through Sunday, July 18, giving everyone the…
