Category: lifestyle/the_princeton_packet

  • Montgomery housing plan changes would be a ‘step backward’

    Township committeewoman Louise Wilson    Montgomery taxpayers should sit up and take notice of proposed changes to the township’s affordable housing plan. The plan has been worked on quietly for six months and is just now seeing the light of day. Fortunately, it has not yet been adopted. (The new housing plan was on the Planning…

  • PRINCETON: Fellowship in Prayer: Conference highlights

        Fellowship in Prayer, a multifaith organization focused on “prayer for peace,” is hosting its 60th Anniversary Conference, titled “Prayer: An Answer for the 21st Century,” June 24 through 27, 2010 on the campus of Princeton University.     People from all religions and wisdom traditions will come together at the conference to explore how they…

  • Infection control and important health issue

    Larry Trenk,NJ Assocation of Ambulatory Surgery Centers     It’s easy for our attention to be diverted by serious world events — like the terrible oil leak down in the Gulf — but we can’t afford to forget about healthcare topics because they involve absolutely everyone.    Of particular concern these days is infection control. Whether a…

  • Praising the African-American Heritage Festival

    Henricks Davis of Princeton    My “good day” became a great day when I attended the recent African-American Heritage Parade and Festival in Weequahic Park in Newark. It was great to see the wonderfully diverse and multi-generation communities come out to celebrate and enjoy all the festivities and entertainment. I was privileged to be there…

  • PRINCETON AREA: Spotlight: A mixture of matchmaking and comedy

    “Love Comedian Style — A Social Date Game Experience & Comedy Night,” Thursday at Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency Princeton By Anthony Stoeckert Special Writer     Being single and finding that perfect match is serious business, but laughter — and maybe a little love — will be in the air during a singles event…

  • PRINCETON: Loose Ends: I’ve been blessed to keep on walking

    PRINCETON: Loose Ends: I’ve been blessed to keep on walking

    By Pam Hersh Special Writer     I am blessed with wonderful family and friends, and I’ve also been blessed a lot, literally — by the Rev. Martin Lombardo of Princeton Borough, spiritual director of Jesus Cares Ministries.     Well, more accurately, I have been blessed by former borough resident Martin — aka Marty — Lombardo,…

  • PRINCETON: SPOTLIGHT: Beatlemaniac: Sid Bernstein will ‘present’ a few memories

    A look back at a legendary career, Wednesday at the Princeton Public Library By Adam Grybowski Special Writer     Three days after The Beatles played The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964 and rocked American culture, the band visited Carnegie Hall. It was the first pop concert the prestigious venue had ever hosted, and promoter Sid…

  • Anne Nueumann thanks Princeton Borough voters

    Anne Waldron Neumann     Having missed election to Princeton’s Borough Council by 25 votes, I congratulate my opponents, thank my supporters, and express affection for borough residents. The goals I would have pursued if elected I now ask Borough Council’s members to initiate.    First, the environment. Princeton can’t require green building until the state does.…

  • Lance Liverman thanks Princeton Township voters

    Lance Liverman of Princeton Township Committee     Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for voting for me during this last primary. I feel honored and privilege to represent the wonderful citizens of Princeton Township. I do not take my job as your representativelightly.    During these difficult financial times I am proud to introduce a budget…