Category: news/the_princeton_packet

  • PRINCETON: Power outage causes local airport closure

    By Lauren Otis Staff Writer    Like a lot of businesses and residences in the area, Princeton Airport lost power Saturday afternoon as a fierce wind and rain storm hit the region, felling trees and downing power lines.    As the days ticked by, power was restored all around the airport, but it and several other businesses…

  • PRINCETON: Gun arrest made in Nassau Street incident

    By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer    A Plainsboro man faces a string of charges in connection with an alleged gunpoint robbery Monday afternoon on Nassau Street, according to authorities.    Anthony Justin Gaylord, 29, of Tamarron Drive, Plainsboro, was arrested that night and charged with first-degree armed robbery, third-degree aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an…

  • PRINCETON: University students study beekeeping

    PRINCETON: University students study beekeeping

    By Ellen Shakespear, Special Writer    PRINCETON — There were midterms to study for and papers to write, but before all that a dozen Princeton University students gathered together around chips and guacamole and just talked about bees.    New Jersey State Apiarist Tim Shuler led the discussion last week as part of an ongoing series of…

  • PRINCETON: Streets closed, power out for many after weekend storm

    PRINCETON: Streets closed, power out for many after weekend storm

    File photo Last week’s storm downed trees and caused power outages, similar to damage like this from past storms.

  • PRINCETON: Streets closed, power out for many after weekend storm

    PRINCETON: Streets closed, power out for many after weekend storm

    Storm damage in Princeton. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski

  • PRINCETON: Streets closed, power out for many after weekend storm

    PRINCETON: Streets closed, power out for many after weekend storm

    By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer    Thousands of Princeton area residents were still without power Monday after a furious weekend rainstorm whose strong winds downed dozens of trees and power lines.    Princeton Township Police Capt. Robert Buchanan said more than 40 roads were closed as a result of the storm, which took down about 60 trees…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Human Relations Council holding forum Saturday

    By John Saccenti, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — When people fall on difficult times, it can be hard to know where to turn for help.    March 20, the Human Relations Council will bring that help front and center during a forum and resource information fair at the West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South library from 2…

  • MONTGOMERY: Woman charged in theft at non-profit

       MONTGOMERY — A Brick woman is accused of stealing nearly $70,000 from a Belle Mead-based nonprofit organization where she formerly worked as a bookkeeper and office manager, according to authorities.    Lisa England, 38, was charged Monday with third-degree theft by deception after turning herself into authorities, Somerset County Prosecutor Wayne Forrest and Montgomery Township Police…

  • PRINCETON: University evacuates science buildings after bomb threat

      Law enforcement authorities and Princeton University’s Department of Public Safety are investigating "an unsubstantiated bomb threat" at the contruction site of the school’s new chemistry building on Friday afternoon. Jadwin Hall and Icahn Laboratory were evacuated and occupants advised to return home to await further information. According to the university, "The Department of Public…