Category: news/the_princeton_packet

  • State’s repair of historic stone bridge prompts township’s ire

    By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer    The state’s Department of Transportation failed to get necessary approvals for the emergency repair of a bridge located within the state’s historic district, Princeton Township officials claim.    The repairs were made to the Route 206 stone bridge over Stony Brook in early May, township officials said.    ”The township’s main concern…

  • COAH rules cast doubts on Princeton Forrestal science park plan

    By Sean Ruppert, The Packet Group    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Princeton Forrestal has warned that its plans for a science and research park on Route 1 could be jeopardized by a South Brunswick Township proposal to deal with new affordable housing rules, according to the township’s mayor, Frank Gambatese.    The Township Council is considering a growth-share…

  • $115 million drive launched for new University Medical Center

       Princeton HealthCare System Foundation is seeking to raise $115 million in a new fundraising campaign as it prepares to build a $441 million hospital in Plainsboro to replace the Princeton facility.    The foundation said the campaign goal appears to be the largest in the state’s history and is already two-thirds complete.    Called “Design for Healing…

  • WW seeks county action on dangerous Route 571 intersection

    By Greg Forester, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — Township officials have asked the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders to take action on widening Route 571 in the area of the Bentley Drive entrance to Grovers Mill Estates to allow for a left-turn-only lane into the neighborhood.    The request came in the form of a…

  • Peacock Inn redux is cooking slowly

    Peacock Inn redux is cooking slowly

    By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer    Of late, restaurateur Bobby Trigg feels like he’s been spending a lot more time with two-by-fours than with filets.    Mr. Trigg, the founder and owner of the Ferry House restaurant in Princeton, has been working hard toward completion of a full-scale renovation of the Peacock Inn at 20 Bayard Lane,…

  • Peacock Inn redux is cooking slowly

    Peacock Inn redux is cooking slowly

    Bobby Trigg in front of the Peacock Inn in Princeton, which he is in the process of renovating. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski

  • POLICE BLOTTER, June 17

    Princeton Township    Jose Wahlung, 37, of John Street was charged with disorderly conduct after police said they received a report of a person being loud and throwing a bicycle against a mailbox on Leigh Avenue about 1 a.m. Friday. Police said after arriving they identified Mr. Wahlung as the person who threw the bicycle and…

  • Civil rights complaint on admission disputed by university

    By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer    Princeton University is providing information to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights as part of a compliance review of its admission procedures that was prompted by a complaint from one of the school’s applicants, the university announced last week.    The complaint was filed on Aug. 2, 2006…

  • Mayor’s veto of West Windsor council raises stands unchallenged

    By Greg Forester, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — Measures to increase the compensation of Township Council members were withdrawn this week, amid faltering support from current council officials.    ”In my opinion, you can consider them dead,” said Council President Will Anklowitz in announcing the removal of measures from the township agenda on Monday night. At…