Monday, May 20, 2013
"It was a shock to me to learn that 12 percent of our population, that 425 kids who are on free and reduced lunch in Princeton,” said Ross Wishnick, chairman of Princeton's Human Services Commission.
The Princeton Human Services Commission and Mercer Street Friends have announced the launch of a new initiative to feed hungry children in Princeton. The initiative, "Send Hunger Packing" aims to feed 215 elementary school students during 36 weekends during the school year. The program will run for 36 weeks during for two years and provide 7,200 meals, said Ross Wishinick, chairman of Princeton's Human Services Commission. "It was a shock to me to learn that 12 percent of our population, that there were 425 kids- are on free and reduced lunch in Princeton,” Wisinick said. “I wasn't blind, my kids played soccer and baseball, I could see, but it's a large number for me to think that our town, which we think is in the right spot, has that …
The agreement, signed May 14, outlines operating procedures between the two departments.
Princeton Police Department and Princeton University Department of Public Safety have signed an agreement that outlines how the two departments will communicate and operate with each other. The three-page document was signed, and became effective on, Tuesday, May 14. It will be reviewed annually, Princeton Police Capt. Nick Sutter said. This agreement is the culmination of many months of work. "I believe that this model may serve as an example to other communities around the nation dealing with 'town and gown' policing,” Sutter said. “Members of our community should be confident in the fact that both departments are dedicated to the service of our communities.” “We will share resources, expertise, equipment and whatever else is needed …
Consolidation has saved Princeton 40 percent more than expected in its first year and officials will consider Princeton will consider lowering the proposed tax rate at the next Council meeting.
The State of New Jersey will reimburse Princeton $464,000 to help offset consolidation transition costs, according to a May 16 letter from the state's Department of Community Affairs, Mayor Liz Lempert announced. The amount equals 20 percent of the one-time transition costs and is what Gov. Chris Christie pledged in 2011, Lempert said. Princeton's 2013 consolidation-related budget savings have already exceeded the projections of the Consolidation Commission by 40 percent, she said, adding that Council will consider a further reduction in the municipal tax rate at its next meeting. “With a single government, we are now delivering better services at a lower cost," Lempert said. "At the end of three years, when consolidation is fully …
Princeton Police reported the following incidents between May 13-15.
On May 13 at 5:56 p.m., a Toyota driven by Christian Giles, 17, of Princeton and a Toyota driven by Elizabeth Socolow, 72, of Lawrenceville were both traveling west on Hamilton Avenue near the intersection of Walnut Lane when the Giles hit the back of Socolow's vehicle. Socolow was taken to University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro for treatment of neck pain. Giles was issued a summons for careless driving. On May 13 at 4:41 p.m., a caller in the first block of Hillsdale Road reported that sometime between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., someone forced open the home's rear door. It was not immediately known if anything had been stolen from inside. On May 14 at 11:30 p.m. During a motor vehicle stop on South Harrison Street near …
Sunday, May 19, 2013
These homes for sale were posted on YouTube this week.
These videos of Central Jersey homes for sale were recently uploaded to YouTube. Each listing links to the YouTube video. 198 Old Cranbury Road, East Windsor 41 Brownstone Road, East Windsor 19 Powell Ct., Hightstown 349 Stockton St., Hightstown 17 Kinglet Drive North, Cranbury 45 Haymarket Ct., Cranbury 1 Teak Lane, Lawrence 536 Drexel Ave., Lawrence 10 Foulet Drive, Princeton 10 Russell Road, Princeton For more Central Jersey homes for sale, click HERE.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Jorge A. Roman, 48, has been terminated as a coach with Princeton Soccer Association.
A Princeton youth soccer coach was arrested on Thursday after law enforcement officers search his home and allegedly found compromising, sexual movies of minor boys, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman said. Jorge A. Roman, 48, is charged by criminal complaint with one count of possessing images of child pornography. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Arpert in Trenton federal court on Thursday and was held pending bail. According to the criminal complaint, "During a period lasting approximately five years, Roman ordered – on more than 40 occasions – films exploiting nude, minor boys that were marketed as 'naturist films from around the world.' The orders included DVDs, photo CDs and downloadable links." Roman is charged with…
Residents may hear more noise than usual coming from the ranges and may experience possible ground shaking due to the training.
Two units are scheduled to conduct mortar and artillery-firing training at the Dix ranges between May 17-19 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. According to a notification from West Windsor Police, the training units include: the 87th Civil Engineer explosive ordnance disposal unit, the 3rd Battalion, 112th Field Artillery Battalion New Jersey Army National Guard and the 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Residents may hear more noise than usual coming from the ranges and may experience possible ground shaking due to the training. Noise from the ranges may travel farther during overcast weather conditions. Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst works hard to minimize the impact training has on its surrounding …
Friday, May 17, 2013
Here's a list of the fun and exciting things going on in the area this weekend.
D&R Greenway Land Trust hosts the opening reception for its newest exhibition, “Dangerous Blossoms.” Art ranges from images of plants that poison humans to beautiful but fatal flowers increasingly destroying native species in our region, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Opera MODO presents Gaetano Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore, All Saints Church, 7:30 p.m. "Sing For Sandy," an evening of Cabaret at Princeton Day School. Featuring current and recent PDS alums and student groups from other local high schools. All proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross disaster relief fund, 8 p.m. New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony and the east coast premiere of Steven Mackay's Stumble to Grace Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, …
The blaze broke out shortly after 8 p.m.
Firefighters quickly knocked down a fire that broke out in the second floor living room of a unit at Griggs Farm on Thursday night shortly after 8 p.m. No one was injured. The fire was contained to the living room of 208 William Livingston Court, although Princeton Fire Department called a first alarm because the row of town houses are made of wood frames, Fire Chief Dan Tomalin said. The blaze was under control within 20 minutes of the first unit arriving on the scene, Tomalin said. In addition to Princeton Fire Department, Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad also responded. Mutual aid was provided by Montgomery, Rocky Hill and Lawrence Road. Princeton fire inspectors and police detectives were conducting an on-scene investigation on…
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Here's the story of Marlene Konkoly, who found creative ways to spend less and save more so she can retire at 50. This story is the first in our series about Extreme Savers.
Americans may be living longer, but our retirement plans aren’t keeping up. Which means people are living longer with smaller bank accounts. But Marlene Konkoly will retire at age 50. How did she do it? She contributes a whopping 45 percent of the gross annual income she earns as a procurement officer for an automotive finance company to her retirement—all while owning a home and remaining debt-free. Konkoly is actually well ahead of the retirement savings curve compared to many of her fellow Americans. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, fewer than half of Americans even know how much money they would need to retire. And nearly a third of employees who had access to a defined contribution plan such as a 401(k) did not …
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