Category: news/the_princeton_packet

  • PRINCETON: Spadea running to fill Biondi seat

    By Gene Robbins, Packet Publications    Princeton Township resident Bill Spadea has tossed his hat into the ring for the vacant New Jersey Assembly seat in the newly redrawn 16th Legislative District.    He will be one of an unknown number of candidates who will compete, probably in late January, in a special convention of Republican leaders…

  • PRINCETON: Arts center gets a go from council

    By Heather Niccoli, Staff Writer    The Princeton Borough Council has given its go-ahead for Princeton University to build a $300 million arts and transit complex, part of which would include the controversial moving of the Dinky station 460 feet farther from downtown.    The council approved a zoning ordinance needed for the university to proceed by…

  • PRINCETON: Local teen to become Eagle Scout on Sunday

       Princeton resident Branden J. Martin, 19, will be honored for his achievement as Eagle Scout on Dec. 10 at Princeton Alliance Church, Plainsboro.    Branden’s scouting journey began as an Arrow of Light Webelos Scout in 2003. He has been an active member of the Plainsboro Troop 193 for more than seven years.    In those seven…

  • PRINCETON: Brokaw pushes power of the people

    By Charley Falkenburg, Special to the Packet    A steady flow of people poured into the Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall. The seats brimmed with a variety of excited spectators. Men shook hands, women chatted with friends, but most of the crowd just sat in eager anticipation to see the American journalism legend who provided their…

  • MONTGOMERY: Santa to fly into airport

    By Heather Niccoli, Staff Writer    MONTGOMERY— Santa will fly into Princeton Airport at 11 a.m. on Dec. 24 to see all the little boys and girls.    Santa Claus has been coming to The Princeton Airport in Montgomery for 36 years.    ”It’s a great win-win event,” said Naomi Nierenberg, co-owner of airport.    Boys and girls will…

  • PRINCETON: Chambers Street garage has car charging station

    By staff report    A new charging station for electric vehicles has been installed in the Chambers Street garage.    The outlet is near the entrance at the first spot before proceeding up to the second level, said Joe Hollingsworth, Chambers Street garage manager.    The power station, a level two charger, which is able to charge a…

  • PLAINSBORO: Eden Autism Services cuts ribbon at new facility

    By Heather Niccoli, Staff Writer    PLAINSBORO — A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new school and national headquarters of Eden Autism Services was held at the Princeton Forrestal Village on Thursday morning in front of crowd of people.    ”We are proud to have you here in Plainsboro,” said Mayor Peter Cantu.    Eden Autism Services meets…

  • PRINCETON AREA: Police blotter

    Princeton  Borough  Derek Hunninghake, 26, of Lawrenceville, was charged with driving while intoxicated and reckless driving at 9:34 p.m. on Dec. 5 on Vandeventer Avenue. Princeton Township  Christopher M. Gregson, 38, of Leigh Avenue, was charged with careless driving at 8:07 a.m. on Dec. 6 on State Road. Police said Mr. Gregson…

  • PRINCETON: Township continues leaves, brush battle

    By Charley Falkenburg, Special to the Packet    The Department of Public Works (DPW) continues to make progress in picking up leaves and brush, township engineer Robert V. Kiser told the Township Committee at its meeting on Dec. 5.    With the combined efforts of the Borough of Princeton as well as Mercer County, the DPW has…