Category: lifestyle/the_princeton_packet
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Parental apathy in Princeton
Elizabeth M. and Theodore Casparian of Princeton We feel lucky to have been residents of Princeton for the last 21 years and even luckier to be able to send all three of our children to the Princeton Regional Schools. In the last week, however, we have felt frustrated, angry and deeply concerned as members…
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Senior housing in Princeton
Jerry Berkelhammer of Princeton The apartments and common areas of Stonebridge and Windrows are filled with former Princeton residents who would have elected to remain in town had suitable housing been available to them. Every nearby town has provided market-rate senior housing to their residents. Our governing bodies and zoning and planning boards have…
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Refuting WW allegation
Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh of West Windsor It is regrettable to read the letter written by Farrell Delman in the Town Forum section dated Nov. 16, where he alleges that one of my major sources of funds is a prominent local developer. Let me make this very clear — this is absolutely false. I do…
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Making history in Griggstown
Documentary to be screened again on Thursday, Nov. 29 It was a memorable night in Griggstown. The evening after Thanksgiving, Nov. 23, normally referred to as “black Friday,” was a red carpet event. It was a night of celebration as more than 100 residents, friends and dignitaries attended the premiere of the documentary film,…
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FIGHTING BREAST CANCER: A healthier future for ‘Jersey girls’
Dr. Elisa Bandera is conducting ‘The Jersey Girls Study,’ which explores nutritional, hormonal and environmental factors that may put girls at risk for developing breast cancer.
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Dangerous crossing at Route 571
Satish Jaywant of West Windsor This refers to the news item of Nov. 20, referring to the intersection of Route 571 and Cranbury/Wallace roads in Princeton Junction and the “Action on dangerous intersection.” I am perhaps one of those 60 to 80 people who risk their lives (in the dark weekday evenings ) trying…
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SNAPSHOTS: Some thoughts on thankfulness
‘As I pull and sweep the leaves across my yard, I can hear my grandfather’s raspy, wrecked voice release inside my head. It tells me that beauty and raising children require effort and sacrifice — and time. By Dennis O’Neill Special Writer I can see by my watch — without taking my hand from…
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IN THE KITCHEN: The Baldassari Regency to reprise the Feast of the Seven Fishes
By Faith Bahadurian Special Writer The menu is set and the wines have been selected. Once again, the culinary stars will align for the annual Festa dei Sette Pesce on Sunday, Dec. 2, at the Baldassari Regency in Trenton. Now, dear reader, my best advice to you is to skip to the end…
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‘The Gatsby Gala’: UMCP Auxiliary event is the cat’s meow
By Christian Kirkpatrick Special Writer The champagne was cold, and the jazz hot, for this year’s “A November Night,” presented by the Auxiliary of University Medical Center at Princeton. Called “The Gatsby Gala,” the event drew nearly 350 guests — most dressed as flappers, their escorts in black tie — to the Palace at…
