Category: news/the_princeton_packet
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Carbon monoxide detector mandate coming to Princeton Township
By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer The Princeton Township Committee introduced an ordinance Monday that would add the requirement of carbon monoxide detectors to the township’s existing smoke detector mandate. Township Fire Official Ron Dilapo, who recommended the ordinance, said it’s intended to bring the township in line with the state’s uniform fire code. According to…
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Cell phone-talking motorists beware — ticket risk rises Saturday
Come Saturday, talking on a hand-held cell phone while driving in New Jersey can get you pulled over by a police officer and issued a $100 summons. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski
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WW council calls for restoration of state funds for Vaughn Drive
By Greg Forester, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR — Township Council unanimously passed a resolution calling for the state to reinstate $19 million in funding for the Vaughn Drive Connector that was recently removed from a 10-year state capital budget by the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Township officials have labeled the roadway as a critical…
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Borough, university officials confer on alcohol abuse on campus
By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer In vino veritas, but the presumably dry discussion on Tuesday among Princeton Borough Council, Princeton University officials and members of the university affiliated eating clubs about alcohol consumption on campus still managed to be frank. ”We can provide a strictly regulated and responsible environment for the consumption of alcohol, but…
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Area board of education candidate slates are finalized
By Nick Norlen, Greg Forester, Katie Wagner, Staff Writers Monday was the deadline for candidates for board of education to file their petitions for the April 15 elections. Here’s a rundown of what voters can expect when they go to the polls: Princeton At least two new faces will join the Princeton Regional Board of…
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University offers Princetonians a lift — free jitney service
By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer Princeton University will soon be giving a free ride to borough residents. Princeton Borough announced Wednesday that the long awaited free jitney bus service for the community will be up and running by early April, thanks to a commitment by the university to fund the program until New Jersey Transit…
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Princeton Township opposes broadening of Wrongful Death Act
By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer The effort to add “emotional distress” to the list of reasons citizens can sue municipalities is causing Princeton Township its own frustration — concerns over potential increases in insurance premiums. The Township Committee unanimously passed a resolution Monday opposing revisions to the Wrongful Death Act that would allow those seeking…
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Fearing impact, township wants Corzine to amend toll hike plan
By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine has asked for suggestions on his proposed toll hike plan, and he got them from Princeton Township Committee on Monday. Voicing concerns that the plan to raise tolls on state highways will divert truck traffic to local roadways, the committee voted unanimously to pass a…
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Developer floats his own West Windsor ‘Main Street’ plan
A rendering of potential development along the Route 571 corriodor with the electrical superstructure adjacent to the Princeton Junction train station in the background.