Category: news/the_princeton_packet

  • Cheney impeachment proposal splits Princeton Democrats

    Focus on the war in Iraq, some argue By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer    Despite their decisive election sweeps this week, Princeton Democrats apparently aren’t always in agreement when it comes to political strategy.    Although the Princeton Community Democratic Organization co-sponsored a Central Jersey Impeach Group meeting Monday at the Suzanne Patterson Center to support Ohio…

  • University launches $1.75 billion fundraising campaign

    An aim to strengthen the core student experience By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer    Princeton University is officially launching a five-year fundraising campaign today called “Aspire: A Plan for Princeton,” with a $1.75 billion goal.    The campaign will focus on strengthening the core Princeton experience; providing unrestricted funds through the Annual Giving program, a fundraising program…

  • Labyrinth Books set to open on Nassau Street

    Labyrinth Books set to open on Nassau Street

    Dorothea Von Moltke, co-owner of Labyrinth Books, getting her new Nassau Street store ready for its opening Wednesday. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski

  • Michael Herbert selected Plainsboro Township attorney

    To replace the retiring Joseph Stonaker in January By Greg Forester, Staff Writer    PLAINSBORO — A familiar presence in some area municipal buildings will be filling big shoes in Plainsboro, following the Township Committee’s decision to hire Michael J. Herbert as Plainsboro’s township attorney. He will be installed at the committee’s reorganization meeting in January.…

  • Princeton University strengthens alcohol policy

    Dormitory patrols among measures taken By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer    Princeton University is taking strides to discourage violations of the university’s alcohol consumption policy on campus.    Thursday and Saturday patrols inside dormitory hallways by public safety officers have recently begun and the university is informing those interested in serving as residential college advisors next year…

  • Democrats sweep Princeton Township, Princeton Borough again

    Democrats sweep Princeton Township, Princeton Borough again

    Republicans voice optimism and resolve By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer    Perhaps the only surprise in Princeton’s elections Tuesday was that both parties chose Conte’s Pizza on Witherspoon Street as their venue to await the results.    Approximately 250 pizzas later, the five incumbent Democrats walked out winners.    According to unofficial results from the township clerk’s office,…

  • Council again takes on Nassau HKT issues

    Dispute continues on making some details of talks public By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer    All conversations lead to Nassau HKT, one Princeton Borough Council member remarked Tuesday when the Phase 1 downtown developer was mentioned during an unrelated topic.    But the subject of the borough’s negotiations with Nassau HKT is where the council’s meeting began…

  • Scout refurbishes Montgomery’s leash-free dog park

    Scout refurbishes Montgomery’s leash-free dog park

    With new fencing and other amenities, a more secure place to run free By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer    MONTGOMERY — Dogs in the township should be barking the praises of Tim Maciag    Tim, a Boy Scout, began renovating the Montgomery Township leash-free dog park last weekend and will continue working on the park this Saturday…

  • Labyrinth Books set to open on Nassau Street

    Labyrinth Books set to open on Nassau Street

    U-Store to follow suit with new storefront next door By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer    Labyrinth Books, an independent family-owned community book store which will sell scholarly and academic titles, including Princeton University’s textbooks and other course materials, is scheduled to open its doors at 122 Nassau St. on Wednesday.    The following day the Princeton University…