Category: news/the_princeton_packet

  • PRINCETON: University willing to meet

    Meanwhile, new site is sought for center By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    Although Princeton University officials have not reversed a decision to move a $300 million Arts and Transit center from its proposed home at the Dinky station, they are at least willing to meet about a possible subcommittee to explore options to move forward.…

  • CENTRAL JERSEY: Slip slidin’ away

    CENTRAL JERSEY: Slip slidin’ away

    Bill Forrest slurps down one of 87 oysters on Sunday. Photo by Alice Su

  • PRINCETON:Artists coming to high school Jazz Festival

    By Stephanie Vaccaro, Staff Writer    When jazz trumpet player and composer Tim Hagans accepted the invitation to be the featured artist for the 4th annual Princeton High School Jazz Festival, he had no idea that a Grammy Award nomination for best instrumental composition would interrupt his plans.    So the twice-nominated musician will participate only in…

  • PRINCETON: Will the university reconsider?

    PRINCETON: Will the university reconsider?

    Phil McAuliffe The Dinky, the one-car train that travels between Princeton Borough and Princeton Junction, at its Princeton station. Staff photo by Phil McAuliffe

  • PRINCETON: Christie backs university project

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    The derailed Arts and Transit project proposed by Princeton University had one strong ally on Monday night — Gov. Chris Christie, who sent a letter of support for the project addressed to both mayors.    The letter, dated Jan. 31 and signed by Gov. Christie, states: “Princeton University’s plan to invest…

  • PRINCETON: Zoning the main issue in arts, transit project

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer Zoning issues were the main reason Princeton University said on Monday night that it was pulling the plug on a proposed $300 million Arts and Transit project.¶ The plan would have added performance space, addressed traffic issues in the Alexander Road and University Place area and moved the Dinky some…

  • PRINCETON: Online responses finding fault

       The response to stories about Princeton University’s failed Arts and Transit project has been overwhelming and passionate. Here are some excerpts from what has been posted at various online sources:    Nassau83 wrote on centraljersey.com: “This is short-sighted, change-resistant, obstructionist government at its worst. I have attended many meetings about the arts district, including last night’s,…

  • PRINCETON: Drumthwacket turns red

       Drumthwacket, the governor’s mansion on Route 206, will be a house of a different color this month.    Beginning on National Wear Red Day, today, and through the month of February, Drumthwacket will be “dressed in red” to observe the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign. The annual awareness event focuses on heart disease,…

  • WEST WINDSOR: County urged to protect areas during map revisions

    By Allison Musante, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — With the goal of promoting responsible development statewide, regional environmentalists are urging Mercer County to protect areas in West Windsor that are home to bald eagles and long-eared owls while it revises its sewer service area maps.    The county is revising the maps as part of a…