Category: lifestyle/the_princeton_packet

  • The threat to Princeton Ridge

    Merv Holland and Suzanne Nash of Princeton     As citizens living downstream from Bunn Drive, we are writing to express concern regarding Robert Hillier’s plans for the control of storm water runoff for the proposed development of 140+ age-restricted units on the Princeton Ridge (the Lowe tract). It is our understanding that Mr. Hillier intends,…

  • Obama energy plan taxes middle class

    Marv Ostberg of Princeton     The Obama administration promised they would provide a tax cut for – what was it — 95 percent of us? Well, it all depends on how you define tax. Utility bills come every month to all of us — including the poor. They have been going up steadily. Much of…

  • An appeal for the arts in West Windsor

    Sam Greco of West Windsor     On Sunday, May 31, I attended a concert by the Bravura Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra at the Alliance Church in Plainsboro. I was so moved by the splendid performance of the orchestra, but above all, the caliber of the young soloist most of whom are students at our high schools,…

  • PRINCETON: Loose Ends: Fishies, come home!

    By Pam Hersh Special Writer     “An aquarium in a library? A library is for books, not fish,” I commented in a most curmudgeonly way when I was touring the children’s floor of the spectacular new Princeton Public Library in April 2004.     “Don’t get me wrong. I have nothing against pretty fish,” I added,…

  • Youth soccer player opposes artificial turf

    Fergus Binnie, Community Park School, Princeton     I am a youth soccer player in Princeton. I was reading the paper this morning and found there are plans to destroy some grass and replace it with synthetic turf. When I heard this I was furious!    For one thing, synthetic turf is hard to play soccer on…

  • PRSD eliminates computer teaching posts

    Joanne Ryan, Princeton Regional Education Association     The Princeton Regional Education Association (PREA) applauds the accomplishments of member Linda Bruschi, elementary computer support teacher, mentioned on the front page of The Princeton Packet (June 2).    Thank you for acknowledging Mrs. Bruschi’s special recognition during the Senate confirmation hearing of Aneesh Chopra, the federal government’s first…

  • PRINCETON AREA: Community Calendar, June 12 – June 19

    PRINCETON AREA: Community Calendar, June 12 – June 19

    PURSUING THE DREAM — The Historical Society of Princeton screens the documentary ‘Shirley Chisholm: Pursuing the Dream,’ the story of the late New York congresswoman — the first black woman elected to the House — who ran for the presidency in 1972, on Wednesday, June 17, in the Garden Theatre at 5 p.m. For more…

  • Dispose of flags properly on June 15

    Raymond Wadsworth, Spirit of Princeton     A flag disposal ceremony will be held the day after Flag Day — June 15. The Spirit of Princeton will conduct the Disposal of Unserviceable Flags on June 15. This ceremony creates a particularly dignified and solemn occasion for the retirement of unserviceable flags, according to the Flag code,…

  • PRINCETON AREA: Community Calendar, June 12 – June 19

    PRINCETON AREA: Community Calendar, June 12 – June 19

    With community photos For more events, see Packet Picks, Page 11A, and TIMEOFF magazine. For Police Blotter, see Tuesday’s Packet. Calendar ÿ8CALENDARÿ Friday, June 12     Brown Bag Discussion: Princeton Senior Resource Center presents Barry Rabner, CEO of Princeton HealthCare System, who will discuss the new hospital and future plans for long term care in…