African-American Princetonians Are Honored As 'Unsung Heroes'

Candace Braun

In recognition of Black History Month, 28 Princeton residents were recently honored by Princeton University's Community House through a booklet, Unsung Heroes, which outlines the community work of some of Princeton's African Americans, with photos, poems, and biographies.

JWMS Student, Mother Report Stalker, Averting Potentially Serious Situation

Matthew Hersh

When a 13-year-old John Witherspoon Middle School student came home last week to tell her mother that she thought someone was following her in his car, her mother told her to be wary, get the license plate number, but that there was probably nothing to worry about.

Race Relations Are Addressed In Princeton Community Dialogue

Candace Braun

Members of the Princeton community gathered at the Suzanne Patterson Center last week to discuss race relations in Princeton, and how to deal with recent problems among town youths. The community dialogue, a follow-up discussion to one held in November, was sponsored by the Princeton Human Services Commission (PHSC).

Residents, Merchants Eye Possibilities Of an Ever-Changing Witherspoon

Matthew Hersh

With hopes of putting together a community vision for the future of the Witherspoon Street corridor, residents and merchants convened at the Princeton Public Library last Wednesday to talk about the possibilities offered by the so-called "spine" of Princeton.

School Security Issues Are Debated By Princeton Parents, Board Members

Candace Braun

What type of security the Princeton Regional School District should obtain for the middle school and high school in order to make parents, students, and faculty feel safe, but not overwhelmed, was debated for much of the school board's meeting on Tuesday, February 15.

Borough Council Hears Concerns Of Clerk, Fire, Health Departments

Candace Braun

Borough Council met with the clerk and administration, health, and fire and housing departments last week to discuss their goals for 2005, and to determine what specific areas the Borough's funding currently supports and where additional funding may be needed.

Subdivision Developer and Residents Find Acceptable Plan for Nassau Homes

Matthew Hersh

A controversial plan to build four homes on 1.42 acres of land behind a property at 302 Nassau Street has been amended by the developer, Barsky Brothers Holdings Corp., after Barsky came to terms with nearby residents who had objected to the initial proposal.