Category: news/the_princeton_packet

  • PRINCETON: Seminary gets ‘Science for Ministry’ grant

       Princeton Theological Seminary has been awarded a $346,988 grant over three years as part of the John Templeton Foundation’s inaugural “Science for Ministry” Initiative. The purpose of this broader program is to “support effective science education programs and resources for people active in ministry.”    The program is designed for 144 participants from 72 Christian faith…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Marvin Gardner named to higher ed panel

    By Kristine Snodgrass Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — The township’s longtime Planning Board chairman has been nominated to serve on the state Commission on Higher Education.    Marvin Gardner, a retired attorney, was named by Gov. Jon Corzine on the recommendation of state Sen. Bill Baroni. He awaits confirmation by the Senate.    Established in 1994, the…

  • PRINCETON: Hulfish North gets OK for big signs

    By Greg Forester, Staff Writer    PRINCETON — Palmer Square Management has received zoning board approval to post two 64-square-foot signs near the Residences at Palmer Square construction project at locations on Paul Robeson Place and on Chambers Street.    Approval for the signs was secured Thursday night when the Zoning Board of Adjustment voted to approve…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Turnpike groundbreaking a gubernatorial event

    EAST WINDSOR: Turnpike groundbreaking a gubernatorial event

    Phil McAuliffe N.J. Gov. Jon Corzine gets a hug from West Windsor Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh at a ground breaking ceremony for a highway widening project at exit 8 of the NJ Turnpike on Friday. Staff photo by Phil McAuliffe

  • PRINCETON: Paper trail leads to new downtown store

    By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer    PRINCETON — Everyone knows someone like them. Who gives gifts wrapped in beautiful exotic papers, unique creative cards like no others, who knows just the right touch or accent to complement any situation. Where do they find their inspiration?    Paper Source maybe?    Nassau Street is soon to be the location…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Turnpike groundbreaking a gubernatorial event

    EAST WINDSOR: Turnpike groundbreaking a gubernatorial event

    By Sean Ruppert, The Packet Group    EAST WINDSOR — Gov. Jon Corzine turned out last week to break ground on the $2.7 billion project to widen the New Jersey Turnpike between exits 6 and 8A.    West Windsor Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh, who joined other local officials at the ceremony on Thursday, said the project will prove…

  • HOPEWELL: Weekend wine and food fest draws 2,500

    By Greg Forester, Staff Writer    HOPEWELL — More than 2,500 people consumed food and wine from some of the best eateries and wineries that New Jersey has to offer at the East Coast Food and Wine Festival in Hopewell over the weekend.    The second edition of the event, following last year’s inaugural festival, featured a…

  • PRINCETON: University’s new chemistry building takes shape

    PRINCETON: University’s new chemistry building takes shape

    The new chemistry building under construction at Princeton University looms in the background as Chris Sallade of Princeton takes an early morning run. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski

  • PLAINSBORO: State grant funds traffic crackdown

    By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer    PLAINSBORO — Extra patrols will be on the streets of Plainsboro this month as the township Police Department participates in a crackdown on speeding and other forms of aggressive driving.    The initiative is part of the first statewide “Obey the Signs or Pay the Fines” initiative, announced this week by…