• Taxes and middle class in the new Princeton

    Ralph Perry, Princeton To the editor: Between 2010 and 2012 the townships’ tax rate remained flat but the county tax rateincreased by 5.6 percent and the regional school tax rate increased by 9.13 percent.We just heard (Packet 10/19/12) that the Consolidation Task Force revised its estimate of2013 savings up to $2.2 million. Should we go…

  • Dick Woodridge for mayor of Princeton

    Nicholas L. Carnevale, Princeton To the editor: Rarely among people who serve our community, does one know someone who has performed so many services, across so broad a spectrum, so effectively, for so long, as Dick Woodbridge.    A long time Princetonian , in every description of the word, respected for his professionalism in business and…

  • Dick Woodbridge for mayor of Princeton

    Florence L. Peters, Princeton To the editor: Princeton has been our home since 1955. Our children attended public schools and two graduated from Princeton High School. We voted for consolidation in all three earlier referendums and worried that there would never be another chance to combine our two municipalities into ONE.    Now is our great…

  • Dick Woodbridge for mayor of Princeton

    Bernice Frank, Princeton To the editor: Princeton Township and Borough have been fortunate through the years in having able, compassionate, separate governments. Now with consolidation a fact, we need a leader who has had experience in both governments and knows the concerns of both communities.    Dick Woodbridge would be the mayor we need. He is…

  • Thanks for the handling of sidewalks, sewer

    Francesca Benson, Princeton To the editor: Our neighborhood, Scott Lane/Bainbridge Street, has just gone through an extensive and necessary renovation, involving new sewers, new sidewalks, and new street paving. Like all renovations, it was a sometimes exasperating experience which lasted longer than expected. However, now that it’s finished, I want to express my thanks for…

  • MCCC Students to Present “Earnest” and Other Performances this Fall

    MCCC Students to Present “Earnest” and Other Performances this Fall

    "Importance of Being Earnest" cast members, from left: Nicholas Andrejco of Mercerville, Melissa Geerloff of Mercerville, Elizabeth Koenig of Jackson and Bridget Hughes of Jackson.

  • PRINCETON: Mullen discusses world issues at Princeton

    By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer    The nation’s former top military official said Thursday the country needs to stay engaged in the world to influence outcomes, particularly in the Middle East.    Retired Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff between 2007 and 2011, told a lecture audience at Princeton University the…

  • WEST WINDSOR: South seniors make most of opportunity

    Volleyball ready to Serve Up Hope By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor    Skylar DeLemos knew early that her volleyball career wouldn’t extend beyond high school, but she’s happy that she took up the fall sport.    ”I started my freshman year because I quit the soccer team,” said the West Windsor-Plainsboro South senior. “I didn’t see…

  • Madrid, Sugden for Township Committee

    Anthony Gatto, Montgomery To the editor: Susan Davis’ letter in support of Montgomery’s Democratic candidates deserved a Pulitzer for fiction. Her avoidance of facts can only be seen as an attempt to deceive residents. The fact is, all proceeds from the Skillman Village sale went to pay off debt, all of it. In addition, there…

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