Category: lifestyle/the_princeton_packet

  • Lesson learned in traffic court

    Maxine Baiker of Princeton Lesson learned in traffic court To the editor:     I was in traffic court in Princeton Township last week, and I learned something that both shocks and outrages me. I learned that if you have the funds, you can pay to avoid points on your driver’s license.    This summer I was…

  • HEALTH FLASH: Mercer psychologists offer free community forum on Saturday Nov. 3

        On Saturday, the Mercer County Psychological Association will sponsor “Resilience for Everyday Living,” a free, public service event for the entire community, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Nassau Club in Princeton.     The goal, according to a MCPA statement, is “to have everyone in attendance leave with some new insights and understanding,…

  • HEALTH MATTERS: With stroke, seek immediate treatment

    It is common for individuals with stroke-like symptoms to remain home for hours before seeking treatment, hoping the symptoms will go away on their own. However, it is critical for anyone with these sy By Paul K. Kaiser, M.D. Special to The Packet     University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) has been designated by the…

  • Radical left wrong on Bush

    John Singel of Montgomery     For the second time in recent weeks the Packet has published a letter from left wing members of the “Impeach Bush” crowd.    The arguments and rhetoric used by these people clearly shows why it is essential we elect a Republican president in 2008.    The radical left simply does not understand…

  • Disputing story on NPDC

    James Cosgrove of Princeton     On Tuesday, October 23, 2007, the Princeton Packet published an article on a presentation I recently made to the Montgomery Township Committee. I was surprised and dismayed by the mischaracterization of my presentation. The article flatly stated that I concluded Montgomery Township may face additional environmental clean-up costs amounting to…

  • IN THE KITCHEN: While eating local, let’s drink local, too

    Pairing and cooking with craft beer By Faith Bahadurian Special Writer     Eating locally may be a big trend right now, but beer lovers were way ahead of the rest of the culinary world on this one. The mass-produced brews that dominate the marketplace have been increasingly challenged by local craft beers — flavorful artisan…

  • From the bullpen to the pulpit: Richard Stoll Armstrong

    From the bullpen to the pulpit: Richard Stoll Armstrong

    At his residence at Princeton Windrows, Richard Stoll Armstrong displays some of the sports memorabilia he collected during his years as a front-office baseball executive. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski

  • Cherry Valley traffic change no improvement

    Kadry Britain of Princeton     The Law of Unintended Consequences is very reliable. The new traffic routing at Route 206 and Cherry Valley Road is an admirable example, and a very expensive one at that. Judging from the responses to the Packet’s “New traffic pattern in Princeton Township stirs discord” (October 12, 2007), 13 households…

  • A conversation with Marilyn Levine

    Madeline Levine, Ph.D., discusses ‘The Price of Privilege’ on Sunday, Nov. 4, at 3:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth Chaim, West Windsor. Admission is free. Open to all. By Joan Ruddiman Special Writer     Madeline Levine is a busy woman. She juggles being a supportive mom to three sons (particularly the one still in high school),…