Category: news/the_princeton_packet

  • CENTRAL JERSEY: Rail service limited on Northeast Corridor

    Morning derailment causes delays both directions NJ Transit will operate limited train service to and from New York’s Penn Station Tuesday afternoon and evening, the transit service announced.    The limited service is due to what an NJ Transit spokesman said was a minor train derailment in Penn Station in the morning.    This afternoon and evening…

  • PRINCETON AREA: Farmers markets a growing success

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    With fresh corn and tomatoes hitting peak season, local farmers markets are celebrating Farmers Market Week in New Jersey this week.    Farmers markets have sprouted up almost everywhere in recent years.    Lorette Pruden, Montgomery farmers market manager, said, “It’s been a huge explosion.”    ”(The Montgomery Market) has grown every year…

  • PRINCETON AREA: Schools ready anti-bullying compliance

    By Stephanie Vaccaro, Staff Writer    In the wake of the tragic end to 18-year-old Rutgers freshman Tyler Clementi’s life, New Jersey enacted anti-bullying legislation on Jan. 6, which takes effect at the start of the 2011-2012 school year. Local school districts are gearing up for compliance.    ”We are in the process of complying with the…

  • PRINCETONS: Police plan crackdown on drunk driving

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    A crackdown on drunk driving will begin later this month in the Princetons.    The “Over the Limit Under Arrest,” campaign begins on Aug. 19 and runs through the Labor Day weekend.    The campaign will consist of sobriety checkpoints where cars will be stopped to determine if the drivers are intoxicated…

  • LAWRENCE: CEO becomes an ‘undercover’ boss

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    Something was bugging Phil Cooper about his business. His Lawrenceville-based pest control company wasn’t succeeding the way he wanted. Yes, business was up, but not the way it should have been. Commercial sales were outpacing residential sales and he wanted it the other way around.    So, Mr. Cooper took matters…

  • HEALTH:Students learn special skills outside the classroom

    By, Daniela Kessel, M.Ed    For children with social cognitive deficits, the ability to develop and enjoy positive, meaningful relationships with peers, family members and the community may pose an enormous challenge. It can be difficult for them to communicate appropriately with others, initiate and maintain friendships, deal with frustration and stress, understand how to solve…

  • PRINCETON AREA: Police blotter

    Princeton Borough    A 67-year-old Princeton man was arrested on a charge of possession of marijuana under 50 grams and contempt of court on August 5. Subsequent to a call of an argument on Spruce Circle, William Freeman was found to have six active warrants from Princeton Borough, Lawrence and Burlington Township and to be in…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Library of Congress truck to visit

       WEST WINDSOR — A special Library of Congress traveling exhibition — mounted in a customized 18-wheel truck — will visit West Windsor for two days in August.    ”Gateway to Knowledge” will be in West Windsor on Tuesday, Aug. 16, and Wednesday, Aug. 17, and will be parked at the West Windsor Branch of the Mercer…

  • WEST WINDSOR: National Night Out brings community together

    WEST WINDSOR: National Night Out brings community together

    By Marisa Iati,Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — Township residents and visitors from nearby municipalities enjoyed an evening of community bonding and activities as a stand against local crime at National Night Out on Tuesday.    The police department organized West Windsor’s event, which occurred at Community Park from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.    National Night Out,…