Category: news/the_princeton_packet

  • Princeton couple killed in pedestrian accident in Pemberton

    By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer    A recently married couple from Princeton Borough was killed after being struck by a car while crossing Route 206 in Pemberton Township on Wednesday, police said.    Oscar Manuel Ramos Cortez, 27, was pronounced dead at the scene, and Silvia Mejia Deolores, 19, was transported by helicopter to Cooper Trauma Center…

  • Congo’s Law opponents lead in calls to local Assemblyman

    By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer    Though Congo’s owners have said thousands are contacting the governor to support the dog and the bill that bears his name, one local Assemblyman said the majority of the feedback directed to his office has been from those opposed to the bill.    According to the office of state Assemblyman Reed…

  • Nassau Inn’s expansion goes back to square one

    Nassau Inn’s expansion goes back to square one

    By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer    Eight years to the month after it was initially slated to be complete, the proposed expansion of the Nassau Inn on Palmer Square will again be heard by the Regional Planning Board of Princeton in its most recent version Thursday.    But because extensions on prior approvals have expired, the hotel’s…

  • Governor’s plan for special education school aid alarms officials

    By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer    MONTGOMERY — School districts such as Montgomery and West Windsor-Plainsboro say a proposed funding formula for distribution of special education aid will impose a greater cost burden on local budgets and they are moving to head off the plan.    On Thursday, the Montgomery Township Committee passed a resolution in opposition…

  • Princeton organizations work to keep holiday giving spirit alive

    By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer    ’Tis the season for giving, and Princeton organizations are keeping it local.    In the spirit of the holidays — and community partnerships — a number of donations have been given by Princeton organizations to other local agencies.    Princeton Township Police Officer Benjamin Gering, who is president of the Policeman’s Benevolent…

  • West Windsor session provides forum for railroad parking angst

    West Windsor session provides forum for railroad parking angst

    By Greg Forester, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — A crowd of about 80 area residents, many of them voicing frustration over the parking crunch at the Princeton Junction train station, attended a joint meeting of the West Windsor Parking Authority and the Township Council on Saturday, hoping to hear possible solutions.    Township resident Alan Burger,…

  • Nassau Inn’s expansion goes back to square one

    Nassau Inn’s expansion goes back to square one

    The Nassau Inn looms above the Lindt Chocolate shop on Palmer Square West. Expansion plans involve demolition and reconstruction of the Lindt retail space. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski

  • A day of speeches and shovels for new Plainsboro library

    A day of speeches and shovels for new Plainsboro library

    By Greg Forester, Staff Writer    PLAINSBORO — It was a day of ceremony Monday as officials and numerous guests attended the groundbreaking of the township’s new public library in the heart of the Village Center.    A crowd of about 70 was on hand for the ceremony, which included addresses by state and local officials, including…

  • Montgomery workers rewarded for saving tax dollars

    By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer    MONTGOMERY — Township employees Alicia Herold and Jack Marold each received monetary awards of more than $1,000 from the township during Thursday’s Township Committee meeting.    Ms. Herold and Mr. Marold are the first employees to receive awards though the township’s recently implemented Employee Efficiency Incentive Program, which provides municipal employees…