Flood Mitigation Creates Waves; Residents Are Calling for Action

Matthew Hersh

The Princeton Township Flood Control Committee met last Thursday in its first public meeting to address recent resident concerns regarding the rising tide of flood woes in the Township. The meeting began the lengthy process of addressing the Township's flooding issues by looking at all factors individually.

Library Budget is Centerpiece Of Township, Borough Debate

Matthew Hersh

In a contentious five-hour debate, Princeton Township and Borough discussed the towns' budget for joint municipal services at Township Hall on Monday night.

Borough Council Receives Criticism While Introducing Its 2004 Budget

Candace Braun

About a dozen angry residents attended last week's Borough Council meeting to protest the anticipated $21.8 million budget for 2004. But Council members still voted to introduce the budget by a 5-1 vote, with Councilman Roger Martindell opposed.

Administrator Named Penn V.P.; Move Follows Provost's Departure

Matthew Hersh

Only two months after University Provost Amy Gutmann announced her intention to accept the president's position at the University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University Vice Provost for Administration Joann Mitchell said she, too, will move to Penn, assuming the position of vice president and chief of staff.

Library and Garage Delay Opening Date to April 15

Candace Braun

The Princeton Public Library closed the doors of its facility at the Princeton Shopping Center on Sunday, March 28, although the opening dates of the library and garage have been pushed back once again.

Borough, Township Mayors Proclaim April as Autism Awareness Month

Candace Braun

As part of a statewide initiative and because of the local push to help students with special needs, Borough and Township Mayors Joe O'Neill and Phyllis Marchand have issued a proclamation declaring April 2004 Autism Awareness Month in Princeton.

Billy Collins and the Homeless Poets of Bryn Mawr

Stuart Mitchner

At last week's annual Bryn Mawr-Wellesley book sale dealers and collectors rushed the book-laden tables in a semi-civilized variation on a Filenes Basement free-for-all. This week National Poetry Month begins and I've been reading Billy Collins's latest collection, Nine Horses, now available in a Random House trade paperback for $12.95.

PROFILES in EDUCATION

Candace Braun

Bill Johnson

Name: Bill Johnson

School: John Witherspoon Middle School

Years in Education: 41 years, 28 years as principal at John Witherspoon