• BUSINESS: Bank of Princeton acquires MoreBank of Philadelphia

    By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer    The Bank of Princeton has set a course for expanding both its demographic and geographic reach with the acquisition of a Philadelphia bank catering to Asians, and the planned opening of several new locations.    In late May TBOP and Philadelphia-based MoreBank signed a merger agreement.    ”MoreBank is our effort to…

  • WRC is entitled to a fair hearing

    Lorri Bentch of Princeton     I would like to remind my fellow Princeton residents and the Planning Board of the importance our Constitution places upon freedom of religious association. I would like to believe that, regardless of our diverse religious convictions (or lack thereof) as Princeton residents we share a commitment to uphold fundamental rights.…

  • Anne Nueumann thanks Princeton Borough voters

    Anne Waldron Neumann     Having missed election to Princeton’s Borough Council by 25 votes, I congratulate my opponents, thank my supporters, and express affection for borough residents. The goals I would have pursued if elected I now ask Borough Council’s members to initiate.    First, the environment. Princeton can’t require green building until the state does.…

  • Approve the WRC application or rezone the lots

    Christopher Baldwin of Princeton     Perhaps I am in a unique position on the Westerly Road Church relocation issue, because I have a foot in each camp. On the one hand, I am an active member of WRC. On the other hand, environmentalism has been part of my life since fifth grade, when for Earth…

  • WRC plans risk environmental damage

    Jennifer M. Coffey of Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association     Contrary to The Packet’s coverage in its last issue, dozens of Princeton residents filled the seats at the last Planning Board hearing on the Westerly Road Church, to speak passionately for the environmentally sensitive Princeton Ridge. This region surrounding Herrontown Woods, is the township’s last remaining…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Premiere Dance ‘Dynamics’ capture top awards

       The Dynamics team of Premiere Dance of Hillsborough took part in the National Dance Showcase Regional Competition May 1st and 2 in Bridgewater.    Out of 43 dances performed, the team received 19 Platinum Awards, 21 High Gold Awards, and three Gold Awards. The team was also presented with the “Backstage Award” given by the competition…

  • Storytime with Henry the Lamb

    Storytime with Henry the Lamb

    Ruth Schwinn Oh no, where did Henry go?… Find him at Barnes & Noble in Princeton Marketfair on July 13th at 10:30 am for storytime, a special photo op (bring your camera) and coloring activities.  Meet author, Ruth Schwinn and illustrator, Justin Flores – get your book signed!  A "true" story…Henry comes into this world…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Freeze agreement eliminates need for layoff notices

       In response to an agreement with the Police Dispatchers Local #701 to take a 0 percent salary increase for 2010, the Township Committee unanimously approved a resolution to rescind a prior authorization for layoff notices.    In March, the committee approved the authorization of layoff notices to all township unions, stating that layoffs would be necessary,…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Late budget pushes back tax bill mailing

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    Because of the delay in introducing the budget, the Township Committee unanimously approved a resolution determining that the tax bills for the third installment of taxes will be sent out as soon as possible.    According to the resolution, the taxes will not be subject to interest until Aug. 10, or…

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