Category: news/the_princeton_packet

  • Petition seeking more PU contributions to towns now on the Web

    By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer    The Princeton Community Democratic Organization’s petition calling for the negotiation of a “fairer” payment from Princeton University to the community has received approximately 200 signatures and was made available on-line last week.    The petition drive was launched following the PCDO’s endorsement of a resolution calling for community members to urge…

  • ‘Encore’ keeps the arts within reach of seniors

    ‘Encore’ keeps the arts within reach of seniors

    Soprano Ariya Sawadivong performs at the recital. Photo by Jeff Reeder

  • WW triathlete drowns in Mercer County Lake; family members discover body during nightime vigil

    By Greg Forester, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — The death of the 52-year-old West Windsor man who went missing a day earlier during the swimming portion of a triathlon in Mercer County Lake has been ruled an accidental drowning, according to police.    John Hobgood Jr.’s body was discovered when family members holding a lakeside vigil…

  • DOT, West Windsor mayor dispute councilman’s bridge use scheme

    By Greg Forester, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — The traffic havoc on township roadways because of the Alexander Road bridge replacement and associated road closures was avoidable had the project been undertaken in a different way, according to Councilman Charles Morgan.    But that was not the position taken by Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh and state Department…

  • Flood, erosion control work on Route 206 at Arreton Road to begin

    By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer    A state Department of Transportation project that proposes to control flooding and erosion along Route 206 in the area of Arreton Road is slated to begin in August.    The $1 million project will include the replacement of a culvert on Arreton Road, the construction of a cross drain and inlets…

  • Plainsboro expects BlackRock and 1,200 employees to leave

    By Greg Forester, Staff Writer    PLAINSBORO — Reports of an impending deal that will move BlackRock Inc. and its 1,200 workers out of Plainsboro has not drawn too much concern from Mayor Peter Cantu, who says he expected the move.    The major American investment management firm reportedly plans to move its asset management operation in…

  • Princeton Borough’s free jitney service attracts few riders

    Princeton Borough’s free jitney service attracts few riders

    By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer    At Tuesday’s Princeton Borough Council meeting it emerged that ridership is thin on a free jitney which originates at the Dinky train station and circles through the borough during commuting hours.    Borough Administrator Robert Bruschi said there were a total of 150 riders on the “free B” shuttle in May,…

  • Church of St. David the King in West Windsor is expanding

    Church of St. David the King in West Windsor is expanding

    The Church of St. David the King in West Windsor. A large-scale addition is planned. Staff photo by Frank Wojciechowski

  • POLICE BLOTTER, July 25

    Princeton Township    Michael Zieve of Herrontown Road turned himself in to police at July 18 to satisfy a contempt of court warrant issued for his arrest out of Princeton Borough Municipal Court, police said. Mr. Zieve was processed, posted a $130 bail and released on his own recognizance. Montgomery    A Montgomery resident reported that someone…