Category: news/the_princeton_packet

  • PRINCETON AREA: Police blotter

    Princeton Township    Cory M. Frey, 24, of Belle Mead, was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of hypodermic needle, and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle. At 10:24 p.m. on May 2, police responded to a report of an erratic driver near Mt. Lucas…

  • PRINCETON: YMCA, Young Achievers work to keep youth programs

       The Boards of Directors of the Princeton Family YMCA and Princeton Young Achievers (PYA) have voted unanimously to combine their resources to guarantee the continuance of an academic support and enrichment program for children of Princeton’s public and affordable housing communities.    The boards have pledged their joint commitment to the continuation in the 2011-12 school…

  • PRINCETON: Organic waste recycling to be tested

    By Stephanie Vaccaro, Staff Writer    Township Public Works Recycling Coordinator Janet Pellichero came to the Princeton Township Committee meeting Monday to talk garbage — well, actually, organic waste.    She said the township has worked out a joint services agreement with the Mercer County Improvement Authority regarding the curbside collection and recycling of organic waste.    ”They…

  • WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO: Schools urged to close for Hindu holiday

    By>Allison MusanteStaff Writer    WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO — The president of the Universal Society of Hinduism is urging the school district to declare Diwali a holiday.    Since South Brunswick’s school board decided in January to include Diwali among its religious closing days, Rajan Zed, a Hindu statesman based in Nevada, has been asking districts across the country…

  • REGION: Vieira to moderate women’s health forum

    By Stephanie Vaccaro, Staff Writer    Whether by nature or nurture, women often become good at caring for others while often not taking the time to care for themselves.    A Healthy Woman’s Forum to be held Wednesday, June 1, is a space for women to take time out from their busy schedules to engage in a…

  • MONTGOMERY: Fireworks will be back this year

    By Stephanie Vaccaro, Staff Writer    MONTGOMERY — The Montgomery Township fireworks display has officially been scheduled for Thursday, June 30.    George Jarvis, fireworks committee chairman, declined to comment how much money has been raised thus far, though they have not yet met their goal of $32,000.    But, he said, “We’re a definite go.”    ”We will…

  • WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO: Boards OK school budget cut by $503,000

    By Allison Musante, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO — After the voters defeated the school district’s $158.5 million budget last month, the West Windsor Township Council and the Plainsboro Township Committee have approved a new budget with $503,000 in spending cuts.    Because the school district is regional, state law required the townships to review the budget…

  • PRINCETON: Former teacher to present ‘Real Madagascar’

       Many people have caught a glimpse of Madagascar from the animated film, but Chad Lebo, who taught at both Littlebrook Elementary and Community Park School, and his wife, Cindy, have gotten to know the real Madagascar. And he would like to invite the community to a presentation he’s giving this Friday called “The Real Madagascar.”…

  • PRINCETON: Foundation appoints first director

       The board of trustees of the Princeton Education Foundation has appointed Adrienne Rubin as its first executive director.    Board President Shari Powell said, “We are excited to have Adrienne Rubin leading us at this pivotal stage of growth and development.”    Ms. Rubin said, “As a Princeton resident and a Community Park School parent, I have…