Category: news/the_princeton_packet
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PRINCETON: Driving force behind car pooling app hopes idea gets into the fast lane
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer By his own admission, Peter B. Kramer has a restless mind, one that led him to use the Internet to get more cars off the streets of Princeton. The retiree, who develops apps in his free time, has created one to get commuters to share their ride to work…
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WEST WINDSOR: Hearing set for proposed amendments to parking ordinance
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR — Aiming to clean up the township, Township Council has introduced amendments to an existing ordinance that would control where a car, truck or recreational vehicle can be parked on public or private property, and the length of time that it may be parked there. The ordinance, which…
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PRINCETON: Police department prepares to launch ‘Operation Blue Angel’
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Princeton senior citizens who may have an emergency and who are alone for long periods of time don’t need to worry about how they would let the police into their homes if they cannot answer the door — thanks to Operation Blue Angel. The Princeton Police Department is preparing to…
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WEST WINDSOR: Township to consider resolution supporting regulation of transportation network companies
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR — Township Council is expected to consider a resolution in support of proposed state legislation that would regulate so-called transportation network companies, such as Uber of Lyft, at its Dec. 21 meeting. Township Council invited representatives of Uber, the ride-sharing company, and limousine and taxicab companies to discuss…
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STAGE REVIEW: ‘A Christmas Carol’ at McCarter Theatre
By Bob Brown This is it. The last call for McCarter Theatre’s annual staging of Dickens A Christmas Carol in its present production, now playing through Dec. 27. David Thompson’s adaptation of this Christmas tale has been delighting Princeton audiences for each of the last 16 years. Returning as director is Michael Unger. As you’ve…
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PLAINSBORO POLICE BLOTTER: Dec. 17
Ashley M. Farace, 27, of Marlton, was charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, speeding and failure to keep right after she was observed speeding and failing to keep right on Route 1 south at 12:44 a.m. Dec. 13. Lorraine D. Brown, 59, of Franklin Park, was charged with driving while intoxicated,…
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PRINCETON: Low participation, but high scores on PARCC tests
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Public school students in Princeton outperformed their peers on state standardized math and English tests administered earlier this year, despite large numbers of them boycotting the exams as part of a larger protest across New Jersey. The district on Tuesday released results and participation rates of the Partnership for…
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PRINCETON: School board approves restroom, locker room policy for transgender students
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Transgender students in the Princeton public school district have the right to use restrooms and locker rooms that fit their gender identity, according to a policy that the Board of Education approved Tuesday. The policy applies across all grade levels and allows students to play on sports teams that…
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PRINCETON: Lawmakers charge ahead in efforts to block Princeton Battlefield housing project
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer State lawmakers have stepped up their fight to block the Institute for Advanced Study from building faculty housing on a section of the Princeton Battlefield that the IAS owns and has begun clearing. They want the state’s top environmental regulator, state Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin, to…