Category: news/the_princeton_packet

  • PRINCETON: SID off table until 2012

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    Action on a proposed special improvement district (SID) in the University Place area has been postponed until the new year.    The ordinance was not acted upon because it was not advertised correctly, said Robert Bruschi, borough administrator.    ”There was a notice requirement we were unaware of as staff,” he said.…

  • WEST WINDSOR:Purchase of playground equipment OK’d

       WEST WINDSOR — Township Council passed a resolution Monday night to authorize the purchase of playground equipment at Zaitz Park.    The cost of the equipment will be funded by the township’s capital budget account for the amount of $38,773.83.    ”(The Township) wanted to put in a small playground for the kids to play and for…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Morgan to take appeal to Supreme Court

    By Heather Niccoli, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — Councilman Charles Morgan has told the Packet he is gong to appeal his court case against Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh to the state Supreme Court.    ”Of course he has the right to do whatever he wants to do,” Mayor Hsueh said. “Like I always said, justice will prevail.”…

  • Plenty of last minute gifts throughout the region

    By Bradley Koltz    Here are some last minute and gift ideas from businesses throughout the area.    Jazam’s in Palmer Square has a wide assortment of items, from dreidels for $1 to to the world’s largest Ravensburger puzzle – 32,000 pieces and it comes with a dolly to help bring it home. They also have signed…

  • PRINCETON: Park to get new equipment

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    Princeton Borough Council has authorized spending $20,809 for new playground equipment for Barbara Sigmund Park.    Ben Shaffer & Associates of Lake Hopatcong was awarded the contract for the equipment, which includes a play structure, slides and swings.    The new equipment will be delivered in four to six weeks, and installed…

  • PRINCETON: Schools tech campaign gets help from Wells Fargo

    By Charley Falkenburg, Staff Writer    The use of technology to enhance literacy in classrooms is becoming the way of the future and the Gould Group of Wells Fargo Advisors is helping Princeton Regional Schools become the frontrunner.    The three managing directors, Georgeanne Gould Moss, Ellen Baber and Audrey Gould of Wells Fargo, donated $2,000 to…

  • PRINCETON: Transit task force members chosen by council

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    Members of a transit task force that will study, plan and implement improvements to the transit needs of the Princeton community and members of the Mass Transit Trust Fund were appointed by the Borough Council this week.    The task force is a part of the memorandum of understanding the borough…

  • PRINCETON: University ups annual contributions

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    The Princetons will receive $2.7 million in voluntary contributions from Princeton University in 2012.    Princeton University has agreed to make a one-year voluntary contribution of $1.7 million to Princeton Borough in 2012, an increase of $500,000 over its 2011 contribution.    ”I’m pleased the university has increased their contribution and I’m…

  • PRINCETON: Liz Taylor jewelry pieces on display locally

       Two of Elizabeth Taylor’s famed jewelry pieces given to her by pop icon Michael Jackson have been purchased and are on display at Hamilton Jewelers in Princeton.    The pieces, a diamond bracelet and ring were purchased on behalf of Hamilton clients and can be viewed by the public until Dec. 26 and then in Red…