Category: news/the_princeton_packet

  • WEST WINDSOR: Council OKs InterCap resolution

    By Allison Musante, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR – The Township Council approved two ordinances and a resolution in a litigation settlement with transit village developer InterCap Holdings, despite lingering concerns over affordable housing provisions and an absent fiscal impact statement.    The two ordinances were introduced in January to codify the agreed-upon land use standards of…

  • PRINCETON: Local attorney considers options in Spygate case

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    Even though the Supreme Court of the United States has turned down his request to review a decision by the Third Circuit Court Appeals, Princeton attorney Carl Mayer is still examining his options and hearing from New Yorks Jets fans who are still mad that the New England Patriots illegally…

  • PLAINSBORO: Education board continues budget talks

    By Allison Musante, Staff Writer    PLAINSBORO — With the Board of Education’s budget heading to a vote in April, the community is beginning to feel the effects it could have on taxes and the quality of education in the classroom.    At its meeting Tuesday night, the board listened to a report of public feedback about…

  • PRINCETON: Former candidate heads new political club

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer One door closes and another opens, and Scott Sipprelle walked through an open door to become the president of the newly formed Lincoln Club, a Republican organization that hopes to make politics more approachable and appealing. Mr. Sipprelle said his congressional campaign last year influenced him to continue the cause…

  • PRINCETON: Consolidation panel OKs borough form of government

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    The borough form of government was unanimously accepted at Wednesday nights Joint Shared Services Consolidation Commission meeting.    The borough form of government includes six at-large council people and a mayor directly elected by the people.    The group also discussed findings and suggestions for the possibility of shared public works and…

  • MANVILLE: Auxiliary hosting annual filet dinner

       The Manville Rescue Squad Auxiliary will host its ninth annual All You Can Eat Filet Mignon Dinner. The annual dinner is being held on Saturday, March 12 at the VFW Hall on Washington Avenue.    Chairperson Josephine Pschar and the members of the auxiliary have been planning the annual fundraiser for months. The dinner is one…

  • PRINCETON AREA: Flooding and road closures over the weekend

    By Stephanie Vaccaro, Staff Writer    The rain over the weekend caused road closures in the area.    The Griggstown Causeway, also known as County Route 632, flooded on the Franklin side. The bridge between Montgomery and Franklin was closed at 10:30 Sunday night. The majority of the traffic tends to use 206 to 518 to travel…

  • PRINCETON: Mayor Trotman won’t run again

    Councilman Goldfarb will be a candidate By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer Mayor Mildred Trotman has decided not to seek re-election as mayor of Princeton Borough. She will serve the remainder of her term through the end of 2011. She made the announcement at a Princeton Community Democratic Organization’s Saturday morning meeting, said Dan Preston, president…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Mosque, community center proposed in township

    By Allison Musante, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR — The Cranbury-based Institute of Islamic Studies is seeking a variance to build a mosque and community center on Old Trenton Road. The plans for the two-story structure require a variance from the zoning board because the site is on a 7.17-acre lot at 2030 Old Trenton Road,…