Category: news/the_princeton_packet

  • Ambitious program aims to boost the teaching of American history

    Ambitious program aims to boost the teaching of American history

    Montgomery Upper Middle School teachers, from left, Laura Dempsey, Morgan Sterling and Karen Vail take notes during a lecture by Robert Longo, right, of the American Institute for History Education. Staff photo by Katie Wagner

  • Showing faith in lay leadership

    Showing faith in lay leadership

    Monsignor Gregory Malovetz, center, pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church in Montgomery, with lay congregation leaders, from left, Trish Smires, Tim Keyes, Cathy Souto and Chris Small. Staff photo by Frank Wojciechowski

  • A short leash is seen for Vicious Dog Committee

    Three sessions set to recommend a new policy in Princeton By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer    Princeton’s Vicious Dog Committee will be a fleeting creature.    It’s first meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday in the West Conference Room at Borough Hall, will be one of just three or so sessions before the committee issues recommendations to the Princeton…

  • Showing faith in lay leadership

    Showing faith in lay leadership

    A growing St. Charles Borromeo church draws on the talents of parishoners By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer    MONTGOMERY — A glimpse into the history of the Catholic Community of St. Charles Borromeo, which celebrated its silver jubilee during a Mass on Sunday, would show a Catholic church much different than the one its pastor, Monsignor…

  • POLICE BLOTTER

    Nov. 6, 2007 Princeton Borough Mary Ferraez, 30, of Green Brook was charged with driving while intoxicated at 12:35 a.m. Saturday following a motor vehicle stop on Bayard Lane, police said. She was transported to police headquarters, processed and released on her own recognizance. Sandra Clancy, 40, of Freehold was charged with driving while intoxicated…

  • Walking, cycling trails seen as a top need in recreation study

    More indoor facilities also cited in Princeton survey By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer    Above all other recreation changes, Princeton residents want improved walking and bicycling trails and more indoor facilities.    Those conclusions were among the extensive data — gleaned from a survey of residents of both municipalities — that was presented to a nearly full…

  • Bids are in for Plainsboro’s new library

    Apparent winner comes in below township’s estimate of $12.5 million By Greg Forester, Staff Writer    PLAINSBORO — The Township Committee could award the contract for the construction of Plainsboro’s new 34,000-square foot library as early as the committee’s next meeting on Wednesday, township officials said this week.    The estimated cost for the project — located…

  • Marching to glory

    WW-P High School South band takes top competition awards By Greg Forester, Staff Writer    The West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South Pirate Marching Band is winning top awards at competitions this fall and is preparing to compete at another major event on Friday.    The band won the United States Scholastic Band Association New Jersey State Championship…

  • West Windsor businessman, Princeton associate hit with tax charges

    Philip N. Burgess Jr. failed to pay over $2.3 million in Social Security, Medicare and income taxes, government alleges By Lauren Otis, Business Editor    A Lawrence resident who owns a series of businesses, including one in West Windsor, was indicted last Wednesday on tax evasion charges.    The U.S. Attorney’s office for the district of New…