Category: news/the_princeton_packet

  • WEST WINDSOR: Mayor plans next steps on redevelopment

    By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh was happy to sign into law the ordinance that enacted the redevelopment plan for the train station area, following its approval by Township Council last week.    That’s because now, five years after the process began, the plan is in the hands of the township…

  • PRINCETON: Assessment challenges on the rise

    By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer    A flood of area property owners have filed tax appeals in the hope that as real estate values fall, so will their tax bills.    The number of appeals has at least doubled for Princeton Township, Princeton Borough and West Windsor over the previous year, Mercer County tax administrator Martin Guhl…

  • PRINCETON: On consolidation, Corzine references Princeton

    By Fred Tuccillo, Managing Editor    Citing the history of failed consolidation efforts in Princeton as an example of the challenge, Gov. Jon S. Corzine this week vowed continued state pressure for shared services and mergers among New Jersey’s 1,900 governmental units and 600 school districts.    Answering questions from community newspaper editors at Drumthwacket on Wednesday,…

  • PRINCETON: Spring Street disruptions anger merchants

    Greg Forester, Staff Writer    A looming Monday shutdown of electrical current for structures along Spring Street and another road closure have roiled local merchants who say the shutdown, related to construction on the former Tulane Street parking lot site, will create adverse business conditions.    The shutdown, which is expected to last from 8 a.m. to…

  • PRINCETON: PU admits 2,150 students as applications set record

    By Angela Wu, Special Writer    Princeton University accepted 2,150 students into the Class of 2013 out of a record 21,964 applicants on Tuesday, with an acceptance rate of 9.79 percent, according to a statement from the university. This year’s acceptance rate is slightly above last year’s acceptance rate of 9.25 percent. 1,331 students were offered…

  • PRINCETON: University’s 2009 fundraising goal in jeopardy

    By Greg Forester, Staff Writer    Princeton University probably won’t meet the goal for its 2009 Annual Giving fundraising campaign, school officials said Tuesday.    The school had announced a goal of $56 million for this year’s effort, to conclude on June 30, with the money earmarked for instruction, research, and student activities, among other programs. As…

  • PRINCETON: Philly Children’s Hospital inks pact with UMC

    By Greg Forester, Staff Writer    The University Medical Center at Princeton will team up with one of the nation’s most prestigious pediatric hospitals to provide joint medical services for children at the Princeton hospital, beginning this summer.    An agreement with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia means physicians, assistants and other personnel from the world-renowned institution…

  • KINGSTON: Tuscan wares store relocates

    By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer    KINGSTON — If all goes according to plan, by the end of the week Princeton-area residents will have a better view when in Tuscan Hills.    There is no geographic magic involved, however. Tuscan Hills, the retail store specializing in artisan-made furniture and home accessories from Tuscany and other regions of…

  • PRINCETON: Campus volunteers to aid fire departments

    By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer    Princeton is about to make a great leap forward in fire protection.    No, fire codes haven’t been tightened and no expensive new equipment is involved.    Instead, following official sanction by elected officials, Princeton’s all-volunteer fire-fighting force will soon be effectively doubled during the daytime with the inauguration of a new…