Category: news/the_princeton_packet

  • WEST WINDSOR: Council mulling regulations for massage parlors

    By Allison Musante, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — Since three massage parlors were raided in October on charges of prostitution and human trafficking, township officials have been discussing ways of preventing such illegal activity in the future.    Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh said he has had preliminary conversations with Township Attorney Michael Herbert and police Chief Joseph…

  • PRINCETON: School district loses appeal for Blue Ribbon School

    By Stephanie Vaccaro, Staff Writer    Princeton Schools Superintendent Judith Wilson announced Tuesday night at the school board meeting that Riverside Elementary School had lost its appeal regarding its elimination from consideration as a Blue Ribbon School. The district was notified this September that the spring 2010 standardized test results for literacy for special needs students…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Friendships create bond, keeping firefighter on call

    WEST WINDSOR: Friendships create bond, keeping firefighter on call

    Charlie Appleget, right, is joined by West Windsor Fire Co. No. 1 Chief Richard Glover, left, and West Windsor Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh at the Dec. 4 party honoring Mr. Appleget’s service to the fire company.

  • PRINCETON: Crisis Ministry receives in this holiday season

    By Allison Musante, Staff Writer    To continue aiding Mercer County’s low-income families, the Crisis Ministry of Princeton and Trenton has been awarded a $250,000 endowment grant by the J. Seward Johnson Sr. 1963 Charitable Trust.    The award, received last week, will be used to fund the salary of the organization’s Princeton office director for the…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Council hears pleas to aid commission

    West Windsor to consider statement to assist D & R Canal panel By Allison Musante, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — A resolution to declare the township’s support for the Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission was tabled until the council’s agenda meeting Monday. For weeks, members of the community and the Friends of West Windsor Open…

  • PLAINSBORO: Residents upset by animal control shift

    By Allison Musante, Staff Writer    PLAINSBORO — Nearly a dozen long-time residents were outraged at the Township Committee meeting Wednesday night, as they expressed stern opposition to the cost-cutting resolution to switch the township’s animal control service provider next year.    Mayor Peter Cantu heard comments from residents who disagreed with the proposed joint service agreement…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Township forming emergency team

    By Allison Musante, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — Plans to join a nationwide public safety movement was a top priority at the Township Council’s meeting Monday night.    Lt. Joe Gribbins, of the township Emergency Services, gave a presentation to generate interest for a Community Emergency Response Team, a volunteer organization to train civilians in assisting…

  • PLAINSBORO: Heart association honors eight who save student

    PLAINSBORO: Heart association honors eight who save student

       The American Heart Association recently recognized eight Plainsboro heroes for helping to save the life of a West Windsor/Plainsboro High School student who fell victim to sudden cardiac arrest during a physical education class in October.    Principal Michael Zapicchi, physical education teachers Trevor Warner and Tammy Petrocelli, school nurse Patricia Walsh, R.N., along with Chief…

  • PRINCETON: Students are owners in act of giving

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    A simple tree stands in the library at the Hun School of Princeton, bedecked with pairs of gloves, scarves and hats instead of lights, ornaments and tinsel. This tree, visible to all, reminds students and staff of the community services projects underway at the school.    One project will benefit The…