Category: news/the_princeton_packet

  • Princeton Borough Council meets tonight

    When the Princeton Borough Council meets tonight, two members plan to argue against going into closed session for a discussion of negotiations with  downtown developer Nassau HKT.  Councilmen Andrew Koontz and Roger Martindell said Monday that they want to make public the borough’s August proposal that was made in an attempt to wrap up the…

  • Disclosure sought on Nassau HKT negotiations

    Make terms of agreement public, two councilmen say By Nick NorlenStaff Writer    Let the public see Princeton Borough’s “final offer” to downtown developer Nassau HKT.    That’s the suggestion two members of Princeton Borough Council plan to make to their fellow council members Tuesday night.    Councilmen Andrew Koontz and Roger Martindell said Monday that they want…

  • Dispute over scope clouds WW redevelopment planning

    At issue is fiscal viability of train station-area project By Greg ForesterStaff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — Serious disagreement between township officials continues to cloud the future of redevelopment in Princeton Junction as the Planning Board prepares to begin work on a concept plan for the 350-acre target zone around the train station.    An outline presented…

  • 3M tries to reassure Montgomery on plant shutdown

    3M tries to reassure Montgomery on plant shutdown

    Company representative says he will maintain close contact By Nick NorlenStaff Writer    MONTGOMERY — Despite plans to close down it’s quarry operation, 3M took steps last week to assure township officials it would not be stealing away in the dead of night.    3M plant manager Keith Jacobs told the Township Committee on Thursday he will…

  • 3M tries to reassure Montgomery on plant shutdown

    3M tries to reassure Montgomery on plant shutdown

    This basin in the rock quarry on 3M’s property is one of several collecting stormwater that may contain residue from the plant’s production processes. Staff photo by Katie Wagner

  • West Windsor farmers’ market plans Fall Festival

    Saturday event to be held at train station By Greg ForesterStaff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — Musical performances, a ceremony recognizing one of West Windsor’s longtime farmers and a food drive are some of the events planned for the West Windsor Farmers’ Market’s fourth annual Fall Festival, to begin 9 a.m. Saturday.    Those attending the event…

  • POLICE BLOTTER

    Sept. 25 Princeton Borough    Gregory Dixon, 51, of Trenton was arrested 2:24 a.m. Friday on a warrant of $500 out of Princeton Township Municipal Court subsequent to a pedestrian stop on Hulfish Street. He was transported to police headquarters, processed and committed in default of bail. Princeton Township    Greg Hunt, 53, of Montgomery Township, and…

  • Majority on West Windsor council favors limited redevelopment

    Additional parking, a "main street" on Route 571 and traffic improvements emphasized By Greg ForesterStaff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — The majority of Township Council supports a redevelopment plan that includes only additional parking, a Main Street along Route 571, and traffic improvements in its initial stages, according to testimony at Wednesday’s public meeting with the…

  • Curbing of grade inflation gets an A- from Princeton University officials

    Curbing of grade inflation gets an A- from Princeton University officials

    Princeton University junior Nashelly Magallanes does some reading in Italian while enjoying the sunshine outside the Princeton University Art Museum on Wednesday morning. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski