Town Topics — Princeton's Weekly Community Newspaper Since 1946.
Vol. LXIII, No. 8
 
Wednesday, February 25, 2009

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MUSIC AND ART: Reverend William D. Carter III performed a selection of gospel, classical, and contemporary pieces, including original work from his newest CD, “All to Him,” during a concert last Friday at the Princeton University Art Museum celebrating Black History Month. Both his mother, Carol Carter, and grandmother, Edna Brown, were part of his back-up vocal ensemble. The 26-year-old is also the Minister of Music at the First Baptist Church of Princeton.

Princeton Library Closes Books on Fiscal 2008; Several Programs Enjoy Noteworthy Success

Ellen Gilbert

The Princeton Public Library’s actual 2008 expenditures of $4,655,934 came within a few dollars of the $4,679,327 originally budgeted.

Hillier Explains Princeton Ridge Plan To Regional Planning Board, Public

Ellen Gilbert

Though no formal action was taken during last Thursday’s Regional Planning Board meeting, Bob Hillier of Hillier Properties LLC, explained his proposal for building 143 units of housing for residents aged 55 and over on Princeton Ridge for an informal review of the concept plan.

Glenn Close Tells Crowd at McCosh for Actors “It’s All About Connecting”

Dilshanie Perera

Speaking about her life and career in a lecture last Thursday entitled “Are You Who We Think You Are?” at McCosh Hall on the University campus, Glenn Close quipped that the title query “is a very tricky question to ask somebody, especially someone who has spent the last 30 years pretending to be someone else.”

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