Category: news/the_princeton_packet

  • 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…

  • 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.…

  • 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: 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.…

  • PRINCETON: Plaza named for ex-Township mayor

    PRINCETON: Plaza named for ex-Township mayor

    By Greg Forester, Staff Writer    The plaza adjacent to the Princeton Township municipal complex was officially renamed the Phyllis L. Marchand Plaza on Wednesday in honor of the longtime township mayor and committee member who stepped down in November 2008.    During an hour-long ceremony that featured speeches, proclamations, the plaza dedication and the frequent applause…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Landslide victory for Mayor Hsueh

    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 Council President Charlie Morgan and newcomer Pete Weale.    Mayor Hsueh, who was quoted later as describing his pre-ballot expectations as "cautiously optimistic," received 3,572 votes, or 72 percent of the total. Mr.…

  • PRINCETON: EPA touts green jobs to university audience

    By Greg Forester, Staff Writer    Lisa Jackson, the administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, laid out her plans to fight for environmental justice for low-income Americans and use so-called green jobs to help reinvigorate the economy during a Friday speech at the Woodrow Wilson School of Princeton University.    Ms. Jackson, who holds a graduate…