• Despite economy, teachers get raises

    John Clearwater, Princeton To the editor: I was saddened to see a recent front page picture of Princeton teachers picketing featuring in the foreground a large picture of a sweet, innocent second grader watching her Mom protesting.    Once again, like the little ones holding posters, a clear subliminal message endorsed by the Packet’s staff and…

  • PRICETON AREA: Get ready for ‘In the Pink’

       The seventh annual “In the Pink” Fashion Show will be held on Friday, Oct. 21, at The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village from 6 to 9:30 p.m. to benefit the YWCA Princeton’s Breast Cancer Resource Center.    This inspirational event celebrates the strength, beauty, and spirit of breast cancer survivors, and the courage and compassion of…

  • PRINCETON: Dog that bit girl put down

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    The owner of a German shepherd that bit a little girl late last month at the playground by Riverside School has had the animal put down.    The 7-year-old township girl was bitten by the dog after it broke loose from its leash at the playground.    Dorothy Mullen of Princeton Borough,…

  • Moore qualified to handle challenges

    Jim Floyd, Princeton To the editor: As a former township mayor, I have rarely weighed in on a borough contest, but this year is different. Whether or not the voters approve consolidation, the Princetons face many challenges. I believe that the Democratic mayoral candidate, Yina Moore, is eminently qualified to handle those challenges. Accordingly, I…

  • Philadelphia-Based Artist to Present Talk on Public Art Nov. 2 at MCCC
  • Philadelphia-Based Artist to Present Talk on Public Art Nov. 2 at MCCC

    Philadelphia-Based Artist to Present Talk on Public Art Nov. 2 at MCCC

    By Brenda Whiteman West Windsor, N.J. – Conceptual artist Tim Eads will discuss his foray into public art and other artistic musings in his talk “Investigations into Nothingness” on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at noon at Mercer County Community College. This free lecture is open to the public and will be presented in the Communications Building, CM…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Community calendar for week of Oct. 6

    Tricky tray auction at Catholic church    Friday, Oct. 7 — Hosted by St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, 1900 Brooks Blvd. More than 100 gift certificates and prizes including 32-inch TV, outdoor grill, Kindle, theme baskets, food. Doors open 5:30 p.m.; auction at 7:30. $10 tickets. Entree food can be bought. 908-782-8325 or 908-722-5894. Indoor and…

  • PRINCETON AREA: Police blotter

    Princeton Township    Barton R. Cartwright Jr., 25, of Leigh Avenue was charged with a traffic warrant arrest at 9:53 p.m. on Oct. 6 at the intersection of Witherspoon Street and Leigh Avenue. Police said Mr. Cartwright was released on a $114 bond out of West Windsor Municipal Court. Joaquin Monge, 39, of Varsity Place was…

  • MCCC Invites All to Open House/Report to the Community Nov. 10

    By Saveria Symons West Windsor, N.J.:  Celebrating “Excellence and Vitality in Teaching and Learning,” Mercer County Community College’s Board of Trustees invites the community to its annual Open House and Report to the Community, set for Thursday, Nov. 10 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Conference Center on the West Windsor Campus. Attendees will learn…

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