Sunday, June 18, 2000
ARTISTS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
GIVING A NEW LIFE CYCLE TO THE MILLENNIUM

Informal discussions about art, philosophy and social change at the Princeton home of artist Michel Mockers led to the Friends of Phoenix, a non-profit organization dedicated to renovating society in the new millennium. The group is sponsoring a concert and art sale in Princeton today.  Story
From the mind of Michel Mockers
Phoenix 'five-point proposal'

Sunday, June 18, 2000
TOWNSHIP SEEKS PROTECTION FOR FARMLAND
SOUTH BRUNSWICK HOPES TO PRESERVE PROPERTY IN PATH OF ROUTE 92

South Brunswick Township wants to secure Agricultural Development Area Status for hundreds of acres of farmland. But the inclusion of 30 acres of Nicholas Boyko's farmland in the petition may thwart the effort. The property lies in the path of the proposed Route 92.  Story

Sunday, June 18, 2000
POOL COULD HIKE SCHOOL PROJECT BILL
MONTGOMERY TO DISCUSS SEPARATE BALLOT QUESTION AT NEXT SESSION

The cost of a proposed Montgomery high school construction referendum — which could rise from an estimated $66.9 million to $70 million if a new swimming pool is built — is expected to be determined at a township Board of Education meeting June 26.  Story

Saturday, June 17, 2000
MARKING A MILESTONE
MONSIGNOR KRYSZTOFIK TO CELEBRATE 50 YEARS AS A PRIEST

Monsignor Joseph Krysztofik saw many changes during his 31 years at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Manville. He will celebrate his golden anniversary as a priest Sunday surrounded by 50 priests, former parishioners and more than 500 invited guests.  Story

Saturday, June 17, 2000
EDITORIAL: WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
THIS IS ONE WHITMAN PLAN THAT HOLDS WATER

When Gov. Christie Whitman announced that "watershed management planning" would be one of her administration's major initiatives in the coming year, the response was underwhelming. But the governor's initiative is a very significant one.  Story

Saturday, June 17, 2000
INN SENT BACK TO DRAWING BOARD
PARKING PROPOSALS ARE MAIN SOURCE OF CONCERN

The Zoning Board of Adjustment unofficially rejected a proposal to expand the Cranbury Inn this week. The decision came after three hours of testimony and a public hearing that included comments from some of the more than 40 residents in attendance.  Story

Saturday, June 17, 2000
COUNCIL EYEING LIMITS ON FAST-FOOD CHAINS
SOUTH BRUNSWICK SEEKS TO CONTAIN HIGH-TRAFFIC BUSINESSES

As fast-food restaurants go in South Brunswick, customers can have it their way. But not along Route 1. And if the Township Council has its way, fast-food restaurants will be limited to neighborhood and commercial districts along Route 27 as well.  Story

Friday, June 16, 2000
A NEW VOICE
UNIVERSITY TAPS THE STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Princeton University has appointed Lauren Robinson-Brown, a former journalist who serves as the assistant New Jersey secretary of state, to the post of director of communications. Ms. Robinson-Brown succeeds Justin Harmon, who left Princeton in May.  Story

Friday, June 16, 2000
HOLT FINDS GRADE SCHOOL OVERCROWDING
CONGRESSMAN CRITICIZES UPWARD CREEP IN AREA CLASS SIZES

Most of the youngest students in the Princeton Regional and West Windsor-Plainsboro school districts attend overcrowded classes, according to a report released this week by Rep. Rush Holt, a former teacher and member of the House Education Committee.  Story

Friday, June 16, 2000
KARCHER EYED TO REPLACE SLOVER
COUNCILMAN'S RESIGNATION PROMPTS EXPECTED VOTE JUNE 20

The resignation by Councilman William Slover at the Borough Council meeting this week leaves the door open for Peggy Karcher, the presumptive nominee, to fill his position. Mr. Slover informed the council that he was moving June 20 to Princeton Township.  Story
Stance on a garage may shift

Thursday, June 15, 2000
ARTIST LEAVES LEGACY OF LIFE
FAMED SCULPTOR, GEORGE SEGAL, DIES AT AGE 75

Renowned artist, sculptor and township resident, George Segal, perhaps South Brunswick's best kept secret for six decades, died Friday in his Deans home. He was 75.  Story
An international treasure, a South Brunswick secret
A retrospective of the work of George Segal
George Segal: A chronology
A mentor, a friend    |    George Segal slide show

Thursday, June 15, 2000
NEW HOPE FIRES ITS MANAGER
COUNCIL PRESIDENT OUTLINES MISMANAGEMENT CHARGES

Following nearly two hours of public discussion and debate, the New Hope Borough Council voted 4-3 Tuesday to fire Business Manager Victoria Keller. "I'm the one who brought this to a head, and I will take responsibility for it," Council President Richard Hirschfield said.  Story

Thursday, June 15, 2000
AIRPORT TO EXAMINE NEW FLIGHT PATTERNS
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP ASKS PLANES TO CLEAR SHARON SCHOOL

The Washington Township Committee's airport subcommittee will explore the possibility of designing a flight pattern that would direct pilots approaching the Trenton-Robbinsville Airport not to fly over the nearby Sharon School.  Story

Wednesday, June 14, 2000
GETTING INTIMATE WITH NATURE
SCENES OF WILDERNESS INHABITED BY HUMAN DETAILS

A visitor wandering through Barbara Bosworth's exhibit at the Art Museum at Princeton University is lured by panoramic scenes of wilderness. Ms. Bosworth, a professor of photography at the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston, is interested in "the ways we interact with our environment."  Story

Wednesday, June 14, 2000
LOOSE ENDS:
IF MARTIANS LANDED AT REUNIONS…

An 83-year-old friend of Packet columnist Pam Hersh recently experienced Princeton University's Reunions weekend for the first time and likened it to a tacky sci-fi movie — Aliens meet Aliens. But he also noticed that Reunions talk focused on service.  Story

Wednesday, June 14, 2000
DRIVING MEN MAD
EXPERT SPEAKS ON HISTORY OF HUMAN PASSION FOR THE TULIP

"I am standing in front of you to tell you it's alive and well," announced Anna Pavord of the tulip mania that ruined many a Dutchman in the 17th century. Ms. Pavord should know. Last year, she confessed, she planted 2,000 bulbs in her garden.  Story

Tuesday, June 13, 2000
SMOKING BAN IS PUT ON HOLD
ORDINANCE'S EFFECTIVE DATE DELAYED UNTIL AFTER HEARING

The Princeton smoking ban was voluntarily delayed Friday by the Princeton Regional Health Commission, until a state Superior Court judge renders a decision on a request for an injunction. Superior Court Judge Linda Feinberg is expected to hear that request July 20.  Story

Tuesday, June 13, 2000
STUDY SEES GRIDLOCK IN REGION'S FUTURE
TRAFFIC PROJECTION BASED ON 'NO-BUILD' SCENARIO FOR 2020

Traffic on local roadways will almost triple by 2020, according to a study delivered last week at a meeting of the Central Jersey Transportation Forum. The forum is part of an ongoing program to help communities in the region address transportation issues.  Story

Tuesday, June 13, 2000
YOUNG DRIVERS THE LATEST RAGE
HIGH SCHOOL NEIGHBORS GET RILED OVER STUDENT PARKERS

For years few things have been more American than a teen-ager driving to school and then going out for a burger and malt afterwards. That was then, this is now: Princeton Borough, Montgomery and Hopewell townships are all struggling with student parking problems.  Story

Tuesday, June 13, 2000
THEY MAY SEEK YOUR TWO CENTS
PRINCETON BOROUGH EYES LARGER TAX FOR OPEN SPACE

The Princeton Borough Council is expected to discuss tonight the possibility of placing a 2-cent open-space tax on the November ballot. It may or may not vote on the proposed 2000 municipal budget, which includes a separate 2-cent tax hike.  Story

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