Category: news/the_princeton_packet

  • PRINCETON: Mayoral candidates give their views on business

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    Tourism, special improvement districts and business development were the topics when the two borough mayoral candidates met at the Princeton Merchants Association on Tuesday morning.    About 40 PMA members listened to what Democrat Yina Moore and Republican Jill Jachera had to say about business, community and government.    The first question…

  • MONTGOMERY: Teen ‘Champion of Change’ invited to White House

    By Heather Niccoli, Staff Writer    MONTGOMERY — A Montgomery High School junior’s efforts to educate teens about safe dating earned her an invitation to the White House for a panel discussion on domestic violence on Thursday.    Nicole DeSario, 16, participated in a discussion with White House Adviser on Domestic Violence Lynn Rosenthal and 14 others.…

  • PRINCETON: Hall of Fame nominees with local ties

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    A writer, an actor, former president and vice president all with Princeton roots are all New Jersey Hall of Fame Class of 2012 nominees. In all, there are eight nominees from Princeton and the surrounding area.    The Hall of Fame was created to honor citizens who have made invaluable contributions…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Town picks health-care consultant

    By Heather Niccoli, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — A consultant will guide the township though new state-mandated insurance regulations and help select the most cost-effective plan for employees.    ”The state just changed some of the pension and health-care systems. The township (has to) evaluate the statutes on this kind of budget,” said Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh.…

  • HEALTH: Migraines: Triggers, treatment and prevention

    By John Vester, M.D.    The onset of a headache can stop you in your tracks and leave you hunting around for medication to make the pain go away.    If it’s just a mild headache, aspirin or ibuprofen can often provide quick relief.    But for the millions of Americans who suffer from the debilitating pain of…

  • PRINCETON: Jachera demands apology over Moore song lyrics

    By Victoria Hurely-Schubert, Staff Writer    The gloves came off in the borough mayoral race on Sunday night when Democratic candidate Yina Moore sang a parody of “I Will Survive” that was critical of Republican challenger Jill Jachera at a Princeton Community Democratic Organization (PCDO) candidate’s night.    The song, which Ms. Moore said was all in…

  • PRINCETON: Democrats ‘meet’ the candidates

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    Members of the public had a chance to meet all of the Democratic candidates on the ticket for the Nov. 8 election at the Princeton Community Democratic Organization’s “Meet the Candidates Night” on Sunday.    Candidates from the newly drawn 16th District introduced themselves and summed up who they are and…

  • PRINCETON AREA: Police blotter

    Princeton Borough    Alexander Skroumbelos, 30, of Trenton, was charged with driving while intoxicated and speeding at 3:44 a.m. on Oct. 15 on Nassau Street.    West Windsor    Wesley J. Giles, 47, of Manville, was charged with driving while intoxicated and reckless driving at 10:15 p.m. on Oct. 14 on Route 1 north. Police said Mr. Giles…

  • PRINCETON: Floyd, late wife honored by Mercer college

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    Education and community service are motivating factors in Jim Floyd’s life.    The 89-year-old former Princeton Township mayor has recently worked to help his neighbors understand and possibly fight the recent property revaluation.    He has also served on numerous boards and committees.    But Mercer County Community College (MCCC) has been a…