Category: news/the_princeton_packet
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AT WORK
By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer Name: Jennifer Schmelter. Hometown: Lawrence. Business: Jay’s Cycles. Job title: Store Manager. Job location: 249 Nassau St., Princeton. How did you get into this business? Jay’s my father. It’s a family business. So I’ve been doing it pretty much my whole life. What kind of training did…
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POLICE BLOTTER, March 4
Princeton Township Kenneth H. Jackson, 32, of Charlotte Church, Va., was charged with careless driving at 12:17 p.m. Wednesday after the tractor trailer truck he was driving struck a traffic signal light, causing it to break off and land on top of the trailer, police said. Mr. Jackson’s vehicle struck the light after he turned…
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West Windsor officials wait, speculate on future of huge tract
By Greg Forester, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR — It has frequently been labeled as the 800-pound gorilla in the room, and at 653 acres, it almost has as much land area as the metaphorical ape has pounds. It is a property known as the Wyeth tract, and has continually been said at township meetings and…
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Plainsboro moves to tighten underage drinking law
By Greg Forester, Staff Writer PLAINSBORO — The introduction of an ordinance prohibiting underage drinking on private property will be on the agenda for the Township Committee’s March 12 meeting, as officials move to close what is seen as a loophole in dealing with the problem. Police Chief Elizabeth Bondurant has been actively pushing for…
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Montgomery schools to host community forum on district goals
By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer MONTGOMERY — Montgomery Township School District board members and administrators are offering members of the community an opportunity to contribute to the district’s strategic planning process and learn what is required for success in various industries’ future from a panel of business leaders Saturday. The event, “Conversation with the Community”…
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AT WORK
Jay’s Cycles manager Jennifer Schmelter with some of the shop’s offerings. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski
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Jordan’s King Abdullah sees the U.S. as key to peace
Phil McAuliffe Princeton University President Shirley Tilghman prepares to introduce King Abdullah II of Jordan who delivered a policy address at Alexander Hall on Monday. Staff photo by Phil McAuliffe
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Jordan’s King Abdullah sees the U.S. as key to peace
Phil McAuliffe Jordan’s King Abdullah II delivers a policy address at Princeton University on Monday. Staff Photo by Phil McAuliffe
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Hillier targets 55-plus for proposed condos in Princeton Borough
By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer Architect and developer J. Robert Hillier’s proposed condominium project on Greenview Avenue requires variances, but won’t need one for its proposed age limit: 55 and over. Thursday’s Princeton Borough Zoning Board hearing on the project was canceled that day because board attorney William Sutphin was not satisfied with the public…