Category: news/the_princeton_packet

  • Sunday forum on Princeton ‘Town-Gown’ issue

       PRINCETON — “Should Princeton Taxpayers Continue to Subsidize Princeton University?” A forum on Sunday night, sponsored by Princeton Community Democratic Organization will discuss the issue.    During the forum, the PCDO’s local issues committee will be presenting its findings and leading a discussion on whether the university pays its fair share to support municipal government.    Since…

  • Undaunted Princeton High graduates brave storm for diplomas

    Undaunted Princeton High graduates brave storm for diplomas

    By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer    The sky was filled with ominous clouds when Princeton High School’s class of 2008 filed onto the front lawn of the school Wednesday evening and was fractured with lightning by the middle of the graduation ceremony’s second speech, prompting an exodus into the gymnasium.    By the time the 300-plus graduates…

  • Princeton churches unfurling anti-torture stand

    Princeton churches unfurling anti-torture stand

    By Lisa Merolla, Staff Writer    PRINCETON — Three Princeton churches have taken a stand against torture this June by displaying banners in observance of Torture Awareness Month.    The display is part of a nationwide effort called “Banners Across America,” which was organized by the National Religious Campaign Against Torture. Around 300 congregations, representing all 50…

  • West Windsor students raise money to fight rare disease

    West Windsor students raise money to fight rare disease

    Grover Middle School teacher Judi Kroll uses her legs to carry a balloon during a race to benefit Ryan’s Quest. Staff photo by Frank Wojciechowski

  • Bear spotted in South Brunswick in area of Route 27

    By Davy James, The Packet Group    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — An accidental tourist was spotted throughout the township on Tuesday and Wednesday, as police received numerous phone calls reporting a black bear cub in the area.    ”At 2 p.m. (Tuesday) we had a reported sighting of a young black bear in the area of Route 27…

  • Princeton Public Library officially launches endowment drive

    By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer    The Princeton Public Library on Monday officially launched a fundraising campaign aimed at achieving a $10 million endowment in conjunction with its 2010 centennial.    The library’s endowment is already at approximately $5 million, with the campaign striving to reach $10 million by the end of 2010.    Leslie Burger, the library’s…

  • Undaunted Princeton High graduates brave storm for diplomas

    Undaunted Princeton High graduates brave storm for diplomas

    They marched onto the front lawn of the high school and then into the gym as a thunderstorm temporarily interrupted the PHS graduation. Staff photo by Frank Wojciechowski

  • A blind youth shares his unique vision at Montgomery school

    A blind youth shares his unique vision at Montgomery school

    Rocco Fiorentino, 11, seated, makes frequent visits to schools to help children learn about blindness.

  • A blind youth shares his unique vision at Montgomery school

    A blind youth shares his unique vision at Montgomery school

    By Greg Forester, Staff Writer    MONTGOMERY — Rocco Fiorentino is not your typical 11-year-old.    Besides being articulate and possessing musical talent beyond his years, there is another feature that distinguishes Rocco. He is blind.    But that hasn’t stopped him from educating others about blindness, and doing some other pretty extraordinary things, like taking part in…