Category: news/the_princeton_packet

  • University should do more for towns say Princeton Democrats

    By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer    Approximately 70 members of the Princeton Community Democratic Organization on Sunday unanimously voted in favor of a resolution calling for community members to urge Princeton University to provide more financial support to the township and borough.    The resolution specifically encourages Princeton residents and property owners to engage in a community-wide…

  • West Windsor-Plainsboro high schools graduate 730

    West Windsor-Plainsboro high schools graduate 730

    West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North graduates toss their mortar boards roofwards following the conclusion of ceremonies at Sovereign Bank Arena. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski

  • Princeton Shopping Center emerging from its makeover

    Princeton Shopping Center emerging from its makeover

    By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer    It wasn’t just the pleasant weather that made Princeton residents Gisela Allen and Rosemary Walmsley’s al fresco lunch at Main Street Euro-American Bistro & Bar so pleasant last Tuesday. Their table, in the courtyard of Princeton Shopping Center, was surrounded by plantings and greenery now, rather than the piles of…

  • Testing ordered for NJ voting machines; two PU professors involved

    By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer    It’s only taken Juandamarie Gikandi one year of teaching in the state to earn statewide recognition.    The Princeton High School history teacher, who previously taught in Boston and Michigan, was one of four New Jersey public school teachers to receive an exemplary practices award from the state Amistad Commission, which…

  • West Windsor-Plainsboro high schools graduate 730

    West Windsor-Plainsboro high schools graduate 730

    Christopher Dittrich of West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South was among the many graduates on Friday. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski

  • POLICE BLOTTER, June 24

    Princeton Borough    After a motor vehicle stop on Palmer Square, David Perry was arrested for driving while intoxicated at 1:47 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Perry, 47, of 64 Pistapaug Road, Northford, Conn. was transported to borough police headquarters, processed and released on his own recognizance. Patrolman Garrett Brown made the arrest.    After a motor vehicle stop…

  • PHS history teacher gets state honor after one year on the job

    PHS history teacher gets state honor after one year on the job

    History teacher Juanda Marie Gikandi outside Princeton High School on Monday. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski

  • Princeton’s school buildings to get improvements over summer

    By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer    Maintenance projects for several of Princeton Regional School District’s schools are scheduled to take place this summer.    Community Park School, Littlebrook Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School’s properties will be receiving some repaving. John Witherspoon Middle School’s roof is being replaced. And Princeton High School’s locker rooms will be renovated…

  • Montgomery fetes special class of 416

    Montgomery fetes special class of 416

    By Greg Forester, Staff Writer    MONTGOMERY — This year’s graduation ceremony at Montgomery High School may have represented a return to ceremonial and meteorological normalcy after last year’s rain-soaked affair.    But, for district officials and class members who spoke at the ceremony at Cougar Stadium Friday, the Class of 2008 was anything but normal.    Perhaps…