Category: news/the_princeton_packet

  • WEST WINDSOR: Three candidates running as team

       WEST WINDSOR — George Borek, Lindsay Diehl and Kristina Samonte have formed the nonpartisan team, “West Windsor Moving Forward,” which is seeking election to the West Windsor Township Council in November.    This team says it is focused on collaboration and accomplishments, seeking to diverge from township records of endless debate and analysis.    They say the…

  • PRINCETON AREA: Police blotter

    Princeton Township    A Lawrence Township resident reported at noon on Sept. 7 that someone stole her purse from her shopping cart while inside McCaffrey’s. The contents were valued at approximately $2,100.    * * *    A Clinton resident reported that his cell phone, valued at approximately $250, was stolen at11:25 p.m. on Sept.8 at 870 State…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Chief’s report on animal control effectiveness questioned

    By Heather Niccoli, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — It has been about five months since former animal control officer Bettina Roed lost her job as a cost-cutting measure, but controversy over the decision has not gone away.    Representatives of two animal groups attended Monday’s Township Council meeting where a printed report from Police Chief Joseph…

  • MONTGOMERY: Airport holding an open house

    By Heather Niccoli, Staff Writer    MONTGOMERY— The Princeton Airport will continue the celebration of its 100th anniversary by having an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 41 Air Park Road.    There will be about 30 different airplanes from different eras.    The event is free.    ”Lots of effort has…

  • 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…

  • MONTGOMERY: Fire strikes township house

    By staff    MONTGOMERY — A fire at a house on Broadway and Route 601 at 11:37 a.m. on Sept. 13 left the building uninhabitable.    Police saw flames coming from the second story window. Half of the house was destroyed and deemed uninhabitable by Montgomery Township Fire Code Officials.    The resident reported seeing her cat run…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Council to meet Saturday on transit village

    By Heather Niccoli, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — The West Windsor Township Council has scheduled a special public meeting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept.17, at the municipal building to discuss the amended fiscal analysis for the proposed transit village at Princeton Junction.    Council members received the document that was prepared by TischerBise of of…

  • PRINCETON: Car crashes into McCaffrey’s

    PRINCETON: Car crashes into McCaffrey’s

    Firefighter stands next to the car that crashed through a wall at McCaffrey’s.