Category: news/the_princeton_packet

  • PRINCETON: Dems debate unifying Princetons

    Pros and cons are aired at PCDO meeting Sunday By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    The first public discussion about a possible consolidation of Princeton Borough and Princeton Township was held on Sunday night.    Hosted by the Princeton Community Democratic Organization, the forum focused on questions from the packed house at the Suzanne Paterson Center.    Opening…

  • LAWRENCE: Crowds reach out for apples

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    LAWRENCE — Fall is in full swing with apples, gourds and pumpkins aplenty at Terhune Orchards.    The Cold Soil Road family-run farm held its annual Apple Day this weekend, a tradition for the past 35 years.    ”It feels like farm weather, and it’s nice to come out,” said Amy Duguay,…

  • HEALTH: Migraines: Triggers, treatment and prevention
  • POLICE BLOTTER: Sept. 20

       Michelle Maynard-Mahon, 22, of Yardville and Justin David Golia, 26, of Robeling were both arrested and charged with possession of drugs without a prescription at 9:59 p.m. Friday at Mercer County Park’s Casperson Rowing Center.    Police said an officer saw a woman’s purse in an unlocked vehicle and after searching for the car’s occupants the…

  • MONTGOMERY: DEP helps to silence farmers’ propane cannons

    By Heather Niccoli, Staff Writer    MONTGOMERY — Propane cannons that have been plaguing residents with health issues and depriving them of sleep have been ordered to stop.    The Montgomery Township made the order on Sept.15.    ”I’m great, my family is extremely relieved with the outcome and I’m here just to say that to the board,”…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Power loss snarls traffic

    By Heather Niccoli, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — A power outage along Route 1 caused headaches for commuters and snarled traffic at the beginning of the evening rush hour on Thursday.    A high voltage power line outage took place from 3:44 to 5:19 p.m. on Sept. 15 along Route 1 North between Washington and Alexander…

  • BUSINESS: Former state official offers advice to the unemployed

    By Tom Brophy    Come on Joe, snap out of it! Things are going to be fine. Sound familiar? People are always trying to help the unemployed person, but they are only making things worse.    They seem to think that saying “snap out of it” will magically produce a wave of calmness and all will be…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Trenton men charged in attempted robbery

    By Heather Niccoli, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — Two Trenton men were arrested on Tuesday and charged with attempting to rob the Whole Foods Market on Route 1.    Robert McClain, 43, and Adolph Jordan, 57, were arrested at approximately 9:30 p.m.    Police allege that Mr. McClain walked into the market and asked a cashier for…

  • PRINCETON: Township officer to sing at fundraiser

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff    One Princeton Township police officer not only helps people in the Princeton community, he is helping flood victims in his home town.    Sgt. Michael R. Cifelli, community services bureau in the department, sings with the choir at Old Rocks Community Church in West Amwell and is participating in a concert this…