Princeton Packet Opinion

Bordentown Opinion

Explore D&R Canal State Park during 50th celebration!

by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation It's hard to imagine a world in which the fastest way to move freight between Philadelphia and New York City was...

Bordentown Opinion

The ‘Ivy League’ look is unhealthy for your trees!

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation While out walking or driving, did you ever notice trees...

Bordentown Opinion

Warmer winters shift plant growing zones

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Most longtime New Jerseyans – especially gardeners and growers -...

Bordentown Opinion

Shy, elusive bobcats rebounding in New Jersey

by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation You might think a biologist who's spent nearly two decades...

Bordentown Opinion

Can New Jersey cities become more ‘spongy’ and green?

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Ever heard of a "sponge city?" Sponge cities are urban...

Princeton Packet Opinion

LOOSE ENDS 8/28: Susie Wilson and Voting

Hillsborough Opinion

Submitted Content - August 25, 2020

By Pam Hersh After 90 years of living, Susie Wilson - renowned in New Jersey as a political activist, an advocate for teen sex education,...

Opinion: Freeholders are part of ‘cancel culture’

Princeton Packet Opinion

Reader Submitted - August 25, 2020

Freeholders, elected representatives who sit on Boards of Chosen Freeholders in New Jersey counties, rapidly became an endangered species when they were targeted by...

Opinion: Ask landscapers to limit gas-powered leaf blowers to limit spread of COVID, noise pollution

Princeton Packet Opinion

Submitted Content - August 22, 2020

The Princeton Board of Health and the Princeton Environmental Commission have suggested that we talk to our landscapers and ask them to limit or...

SOLUTIONS 8/21: Our Final Warning

Bordentown Opinion

Submitted Content - August 21, 2020

By Huck Fairman This summer, parts of this country have been experiencing record heat, a hurricane or two, torrential rains, or droughts and wildfires. And...

Opinion: Allow Princeton seniors to stay in place

Princeton Packet Opinion

Reader Submitted - August 21, 2020

On Aug. 24, the Princeton Council will hopefully approve an amendment to the recently adopted ordinance authorizing accessory dwelling units. This amendment would allow...