Category: news/the_princeton_packet
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PRINCETON: These 2 Moms are mixing things up
Jen Carson, left, and Nic Bergman, far right, work with students at their Ice Cream social at the Updike Farmstead last week. Staff photo by Victoria Hurley-Schubert.
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PRINCETON: Consolidation going before voters
By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer Princeton Borough and Township voters will decide this November whether to consolidate into one community. The governing bodies of both municipalities unanimously approved sending the issue to the ballot Monday night at a special joint meeting held at the Township Municipal Building. The township and borough would be unified into…
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PRINCETON: Outside dining is coming to Winberie’s
By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer Diners at Winberie’s Restaurant and Bar will have the option of eating outside in Palmer Square next spring. Tables will be located in the One Palmer Plaza area of the square, adjacent to the restaurant and by J. Crew. ”It’s been a little over a year (in planning on the…
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PRINCETON: Local women meet on way to North Pole
By Marisa Iati, Staff Writer Plainsboro resident Rita Kusler and Princeton resident Ann Mantell met in an unusual way: they were on an icebreaker on their way from Murmansk, Russia, to the North Pole. Ms. Kusler and Ms. Mantell traveled with the UK-based Quark Expeditions, an organization that arranges voyages to the North and South…
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Making dough at Princeton Eats program
By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer Sourdough, baguette and focaccia; yeast questions and kneading issues were peppered at Denis Granorolo, master baker from the Terra Momo during the Princeton Public Library’s Princeton Eats program last week. The French baker showed his skills and artistry while answering questions from more than 50 people in attendance. ”I like…
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PRINCETON: These 2 Moms are mixing things up
What happens when you add two Princeton business owners plus years of baking and cooking experience and great a friendship? You get 2 Moms and a Mixer. Two Moms and a Mixer is the culinary education company started by Nicole “Nic” Wilkins Bergman, owner of Simply Nic’s Artisanal Shortbreads and Jen Carson, owner of Jen’s…
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PRINCETON: More than 100 teens volunteer time at library
By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer A love of books inspired 14-year-old Gabrielle Lisk to volunteer at the Princeton Public Library over the summer. ”I love books, so I decided I wanted to help other people to like books as much as I do,” said the Lawrenceville native. “I started reading when I was 3 before…
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PRINCETON AREA: Police blotter
Princeton Borough Thomas Mihlbachler, 37, of Vanwyck Dr., Princeton Junction, was arrested and charged with DWI on Chestnut St. at 1:35 a.m. on Sunday, July 24. He is scheduled to appear in court on August 1. Anibal Solares, 34, of Witherspoon Street., was arrested and charged with DWI on John Street at 7:32 p.m. on…
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PRINCETON: Cherry Valley project changes
New traffic patterns will begin on Cherry Valley Road on Tuesday as the installation of curbing begins between Hillside Avenue and State Road (Route 206). Curbing can only be done during the daylight hours, said police. Alternating traffic will occur between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday during the third…
