Category: news/the_princeton_packet

  • Princeton Township PBA gives to Spirit of Princeton

    $1,000 to help patriotic observances By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer    Money changed hands this week between the Princeton Township police union and another local group whose chairman said he was shocked by the exchange. But in a good way.    Following its tradition of donating money to groups that help the same community its members serve,…

  • Dangerous intersection for pedestrians gets WW attention

    Crossing near train station termed most dangerous By Greg Forester, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — Money will be set aside to improve what was labeled as the township’s most dangerous intersection during a presentation by representatives from the West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance last week.    Township Council members said they supported funding pedestrian improvements…

  • ‘Congo’s Law?’ Lawmaker says dogs need one

    ‘Provoked’ dogs could escape euthanization By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer    A bill introduced in the state Assembly on Monday could prove to be Congo’s best friend — if it succeeds in amending the current state statutes that were cited by a municipal judge when deciding the fate of the German shepherd that was labeled “vicious”…

  • From ‘dirt pit’ to playing field, almost instantly

    Donation from sod farm, volunteer help aids Village Elementary School in Montgomery By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer    MONTGOMERY — In just a few days the Village Elementary School’s dirt playing field was transformed into grass, thanks to the donations and volunteer efforts of several businesses and groups.    ”It was literally a 5,400-square-foot dirt pit and…

  • POLICE BLOTTER

    Nov. 20, 2007 Princeton Borough    Karl Meyer, 21, and Florence Nwannunu, 18, both of Princeton, were arrested 7:14 p.m. Friday following a pedestrian stop on Nassau Street.    Mr. Meyer was charged with purchasing alcoholic beverages for a minor and Ms. Nwannunu was charged with possession of alcoholic beverages as a minor after a plainclothes officer…

  • Merchants cast their eyes on long-awaited pergola

    Merchants cast their eyes on long-awaited pergola

    The pergola, still being assembled on the Albert E. Hinds Community Plaza. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski

  • Labryinth Books opens on Nassau Street

    Labryinth Books opens on Nassau Street

    Academics is key focus for buyers until basement area opens By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer    Labryinth Books, newly opened at 122 Nassau St. onWednesday, has taken pains to avoid giving its academic patrons a labyrinth-like experience as they search for scholarly titles. Signage marks each specific discipline.    But general interest categories like fitness, sports, gardening,…

  • Drop in age for senior housing seen likely in Princeton

    Foes of project on Bunn Drive shifting their strategy By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer    Despite a lengthy debate at Monday’s Princeton Township Committee meeting between advocates and opponents of a proposed age-restricted housing project on Bunn Drive, members of the Princeton Environmental Commission referred to the age change requested for the project as a “done…

  • Historic Montgomery house focus of restoration debate

    Township’s Landmarks Commission seeks professional help By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer    MONTGOMERY — The Township Landmarks Commission announced it will be requesting the Township Committee appropriate funds for a professional historic renovation architect to provide some oversight of their review process.    The Landmarks Commission, a volunteer committee that makes recommendations to the Planning Board and…