Category: news/the_princeton_packet

  • PRINCETON: Statement from Packet owner about sale of group

    By James B. Kilgore, Packet president and publisher James B. KilgorePacket president    After a 37-year career in publishing and community journalism, I have decided to retire. But first I must find a new owner for my company, ideally someone local, with the talent, resources, commitment and passion for community service through good, local journalism.    My…

  • PRINCETON: 324 apartments proposed for hospital site

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    A plan for a more than 300-unit apartment rental community at the Princeton hospital site was unveiled at Borough Council and sent to the Planning Board this week.    Avalon Princeton, represented by Iselin-based AvalonBay Communities, presented a vision that demolishes the hospital building and constructs four and five-story rental apartment…

  • PRINCETON: Now the transition process will get underway

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    Voters overwhelmingly approving consolidation was only the first step in what is going to be an intense, detailed process for Princeton Borough and Princeton Township throughout the coming year.    ”The really difficult work begins,” said Joe Stefko, a consultant with the Center for Government Research, the independent consulting firm the…

  • PRINCETON: Moore looks ahead to two transitions

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    Mayor-elect Yina Moore is looking forward to the future, guiding Princeton Borough through a historic consolidation transition with Princeton Township.    But for the present time, she is focusing on the “little t” transition, as she calls it, or the transition into her freshman term as mayor.    What makes her tenure…

  • PRINCETON AREA: Police blotter

    Princeton Township    Someone reported a gas leak at a construction site at 11:04 a.m. on Nov. 7 between Armory Drive and Faculty Road. Police said a contractor operating abackhoe struck a 4-inch gas main line, causing a gas leak. A PSE&G worker was there and capped the gas line preventing any further leak. There was…

  • PLAINSBORO: Cantu plans to continue focus on finances

    By Heather Niccoli, Staff Writer    PLAINSBORO — Incumbent Mayor Peter Cantu won by 1,112 votes on Tuesday and will serve the Township Committee for three more years.    Republican Krishna Jagannathan had 690 votes and Mayor Cantu had 1,802 votes.    ”I am very pleased. This is my 13th elective term for the Township Committee,” Mayor Cantu…

  • PRINCETON AREA: Veterans Day ceremonies today

    By Heather Niccoli, Staff Writer    EVENTS — Today is Veterans Day and many townships and boroughs will be marking the day with ceremonies.    For the Princetons, Spirit of Princeton will be holding its 14th event at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 between Nassau Street and Mercer Street and Township Mayor Chad Goerner and Borough Mayor…

  • Pointing out people and businesses doing good things

    By Bradley Koltz    This week, we’re inaugurating a new weekly feature column. Business Spotlight highlights the new and interesting things going on at area businesses and institutions.    Check here to see who’s doing something new or interesting, who has hot new items, special deals and offers, as well as who’s been promoted or doing good…

  • PRINCETON: Borough voting results by the numberS

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    The borough mayoral vote results were a clear split in the borough, with the dividing lines being Bayard Lane and Washington Road.    Democrat Yina Moore won the mayor’s seat with 1,218 votes and Republican Jill Jachera missed the mark by 100 votes, collecting 1,118, a margin that is the closest…