Category: news/the_princeton_packet

  • WEST WINDSOR: Surplus town vehicles to be auctioned online

    By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — These days, even the sale of surplus Public Works equipment is going digital.    Several pieces of surplus township equipment, rather than heading off to an old-fashioned auction, will be sold to the highest bidder online through Web site PropertyRoom.com next week.    The Township Council gave its stamp…

  • PRINCETON: Borough PD to get outside look

    By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer EDITOR’S NOTE:  An earlier version of this story contained a typographical error in the description of charges filed against Sgt. Kenneth Riley. The error has been corrected in this version and a correction is also being published in Tuesday’s print editions of The Princeton Packet.    In a split vote, Princeton Borough Council has approved a…

  • MONTGOMERY: Standoff ends without injuries

    Man charged after holding police at bay for six hours By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer    MONTGOMERY — A six-hour standoff ended without incident early Friday morning after a SWAT team was able to disarm a man who had been holding a butcher knife to his neck, threatening to take his own life, according to officials.…

  • PLAINSBORO: Township saves on debt refinancing

    By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer    PLAINSBORO — Taking advantage of the current economy, the township was able to refinance part of its debt with lower-than-expected interest rates at a significant savings to the township, township Chief Financial Officer Gregory Mayers reported to the Township Committee at its meeting Wednesday night.    The township closed on $9.5…

  • HAMILTON: Sunday dog walk to benefit Pet Rescue of Mercer

    By Lilly LeClair, Special Writer        HAMILTON — The Pet Rescue of Mercer will present its first Proud of My Dog Walk on Sunday at the Veteran’s Park in Hamilton. The event, From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, will cost $10 per dog, with 100 percent of proceeds going to benefit animal welfare…

  • PRINCETON: Packet Publications names a GM

       Bradley M. Koltz, a media executive with extensive experience in interactive and print publishing, recently was named general manager of Packet Publications and The Princeton Packet Inc.    The announcement was made by James B. Kilgore, publisher of The Packet.    ”Brad brings a wealth of experience in both new and traditional ways of community publishing,” Mr.…

  • PRINCETON: Plaza named for ex-Township mayor

    PRINCETON: Plaza named for ex-Township mayor

    Former Princeton Township Mayor Phyllis Marchand and grandson Gabriel enjoy a ceremony naming the municipal plaza after her.

  • PRINCETON: Gun, beer, billy club get him arrested

       PRINCETON — A Montgomery man was arrested after police found him in possession of a loaded handgun, a billy club and beer in a car parked off Nassau Street at 2 a.m. Sunday, according to reports.    Casey Bandoux, 27, of Route 601, was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a prohibited…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Hsueh, Geever, Khanna win overwhelmingly

    By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh won his third term as township mayor Tuesday night, with a decisive victory over opponents Council President Charlie Morgan and first-time candidate Pete Weale.    Mayor Hsueh secured 3,572 votes, or 72 percent of the total. Mr. Morgan received 1,306 votes, 26 percent, and Mr.…