• Thanks to the FAA for the sounds of spring?

    T. Jeffrey Clarke, Princeton So it’s finally warm enough to spend some real time outside in our yards after a tough winter — only to discover that the FAA has arranged for a lovely spring gift just for central New Jersey. No, it’s not a dozing air traffic controller – it’s the air traffic itself.…

  • PLAINSBORO: Founder’s Day meets the ‘test of time’

    By Allison Musante, Staff Writer    PLAINSBORO — On blankets, porches and curbs, hundreds of families enjoyed a front row seat to the township’s biggest event of the year — the Founder’s Day Parade.    On Sunday afternoon, a sea of children, local dignitaries, Plainsboro natives and their neighbors poured into the township streets to celebrate the…

  • University transit plan ignores community needs

    Anita Garoniak, Princeton I am writing to express a viewpoint on the university’s arts campus proposal that is receiving far too little attention in recent newspaper reports.    The proposal has been stalled because of a transit plan that ignores the needs of the community. Instead of a design that accommodates the Dinky in its current…

  • WEST WINDSOR—PLAINSBORO: Concerns over funding for lights at 2 schools

    By Allison Musante, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR –PLAINSBORO — The Board of Education has unanimously approved an amendment to the agreement for field lights at both high schools, an action that some fear could yield inequity between the schools and put tax dollars at stake in the future.    The amendment to the district’s agreement with…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Firefighters tackle William Street house fire

    By Doug Carman, Staff writer    HIGHTSTOWN — A fire gutted a two-story William Street home Monday morning.    Firefighters were still tearing panels and insulation from the smoldering house at 11:45 a.m., nearly two hours after it was first reported at about 10 a.m..    Hightstown Mayor Steve Kirson said one woman was in the house when…

  • Editorial should have urged everyone to vote

    Sandra Shapiro, Princeton Junction I was pleased to read your editorial reminding people to vote in the local school board and budget election on April 27.    Unfortunately, your opening sentence (“Tomorrow is the day that you have a chance to help determine the quality of education your child will receive in the future.”) implores only…

  • Consolidation would bad for the borough

    Phyllis Teitelbaum, Anthony Lunn We recently attended a meeting of the commission that is considering consolidation or additional shared services for Princeton Borough and Princeton Township. The commission members are thoughtful and hard-working. Unfortunately, they are leaning toward a recommendation to consolidate.    Consolidation will disenfranchise borough residents and damage the borough lifestyle, without saving taxpayers…

  • PRINCETON: Commission hears about‘boroughness’

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    After a session with a psychologist on Saturday, members of the Joint Shared Services Commission hope they have a better understanding of how Princeton residents relate to their sense of home and can help explain any changes that might happen as a result of their commission’s work.    ”Even though I…

  • Mercer Council Hosts Legislative Brunch and Prevention Workshop on

    By On Wednesday, April 20th, Mercer Council held its annual Legislative Brunch and Substance Abuse workshop at Erini Restaurant in Ewing.  Dr. Donald Hallcom, Director of Prevention and Early Intervention, DHS/DAS gave the opening remarks.  Dr. Hallcom discussed some of the changes at the state level including the merger of the Divisions of Addiction Services…

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