Category: news/the_princeton_packet

  • PRINCETON AREA: Police blotter

    Princeton Township    Scott Lerman, 42, of Livingston, and Ranjit Bawa, 41, of Bridgewater, were in an accident on Alexander Road at D&R Canal on July 9 at 10:02 a.m. Mr. Lerman received a summons for careless driving.    Ursa Naqvi, 33, of Princeton, and Michael Stachowicz, 61, of Princeton, were in an accident at the intersection…

  • PRINCETON: Proposed zoning could change east Nassau St.

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Borough Council is poised to introduce a revised version of a service business zoning district later this month that could result in a change in the makeup of businesses on the eastern end of Nassau Street.    The service business district is located between Olden Street and Murray Place, on the…

  • MONTGOMERY: Man charged after police chase near spectators

    By Charley Falkenburg, Staff Writer    MONGTOMERY — Michael W. Diacont, 21, of Bridewater, was arrested on June 28 after allegedly speeding past spectators waiting for the town’s fireworks display while fleeing from a police cruiser.    Police Lt. Jim Curry said Mr. Diacont was driving south on Route 601 at approximately 94 mph at about 9:15…

  • PRINCETON: Princeton native wins Congressional Gold Medal

    By Jennifer Bradley, Staff Writer    A Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian award in the United States, was awarded to Wallace Holland and the Montford Point Marines on Wednesday, June 27, in recognition of their service with the first branch of African Americans to serve in the Marines.    Mr. Holland, 86, was born and raised…

  • BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS: New jobs, honors, events and good deals

    By Bradley Koltz    Congrats    Mary W. Barrett, Melissa A. Volet and Benjamin E. Widener who have been named shareholders the law firm of Stark & Stark, with offices in Princeton, Philadelphia, Marlton, New York and Yardley.    The Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce recently announced the appointment of Victoria Hurley-Schubert to the new position of events…

  • PRINCETON: Black bear sighted in Princeton

    By Jennifer Bradley, Staff Reporter    A juvenile black bear around 100 pounds was sighted last night and today in the Princeton area.    According to Mark Johnson, the Princeton animal control officer, the bear was most recently seen at noon by Quaker Road and Route 206. He has since disappeared into a patch of woods near…

  • LAWRENCEVILLE: Blueberries served hot at annual fruit festival

    By Jennifer Bradley, Staff Writer    The excessive heat this Saturday and Sunday didn’t stop people from heading to Terhune Orchards for the annual Blueberry Bash.    ”The festival is fun for everyone,” said Pam Mount, one of the owners of the orchards. “Blueberry bushes aren’t thorny like raspberry bushes and they aren’t tall trees, so even…

  • PRINCETON: Man rides 1,800 miles for autism

       On April 23, Princeton resident John LaBosco began an 1,800-mile solo bike journey up the East Coast to raise money and awareness for Eden Autism Services, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with autism and their families.    Starting at Eden’s school in Ft. Myers, Fla., Mr. LaBosco completed his…

  • PRINCETON: Campaign raises $1.88b for Princeton University

       A five-year Aspire campaign, which ended on June 30, exceeded its $1.75 billion goal by raising $1.88 billion — more than any campaign in Princeton University’s history — to support programs of teaching and research as well as efforts to prepare students for leadership in a complex world.    ”The success of this collective effort to…