Email: greta.cuyler@patch.com
Phone: (609) 865-9690
Hometown: Dennis, Mass.
Birthday: February 24
Bio: : I grew up in Massachusetts and earned a bachelor's degree in English from Wheaton College in Norton, Mass. Later, I earned a master's in business from Simmons School of Management in Boston.
In college, I was on track for a career in journalism- as news editor of my college paper, interning for weekly and daily newspapers and being published in The Boston Globe.
Then I found out how much reporters earned and took an immediate career detour. I spent eight years working in corporate banking before a corporate layoff convinced me to return to my first love- journalism.
Over the past six years, I have been a reporter at newspapers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
As a reporter at the New Hampshire Union Leader, I broke two national stories. The first was the story of four municipal employees fired for gossiping about their boss. The other was about a 17-year-old boy who had sex with his 15-year-old girlfriend but was prosecuted for sexual assault. My reporting led to coverage in the Boston Globe, New York Times, "Good Morning America" and "20/20."
When I heard about Patch, I jumped at the chance to be part of this online, interactive venture. I consider it the future of journalism.
I have always considered Princeton my second home. My grandparents used to live on Wiggins Street and my grandmother later moved to an apartment on Nassau Street. I spent nearly every major holiday in Princeton as a child and remember shopping at Clayton's in Palmer Square and at Woolworth's and the Hobby Shop on Nassau Street.
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Politics: I have voted for both Republican and Democratic candidates, but generally consider myself a Democrat. What worries me most about politics is the move towards more partisan and often hostile debate, instead of working towards compromise for the good of the country.
Religion: I was raised in the Episcopal Church, but I don't consider myself particularly religious. Local Hot-Button Issues: Consolidation is the biggest issue facing Princeton Township and Princeton Borough. Should the two municipalities collaborate between similar functions or pursue all-out consolidation?
Other issues include the future of the Dinky train station when Princeton University builds its new arts center and electing a new borough mayor when longtime incumbent Mildred Trotman leaves at the end of 2011.
“He immediately understood that the library’s response post-storm was critical to establishing how essential it is to the community,” said library executive director Leslie Burger.
Princeton’s tax rate is expected to decrease to $0.436 per $100 of valuation, from $0.47 per $100 of valuation.
The incident happened at the Quaker Bridge Mall.
Police advise residents to lock their vehicles overnight.
The upgraded kiosk would have space allocated for local businesses, non-profits, the town and residents. There would also be advertising, a point of contention for some who argue that commercializing the structure is a bad idea.
The grants total $32,500.
Monday's accident closed Route 206 in both directions for about 50 minutes.
The following incidents were reported by Lawrence Police between April 9 and April 16.
This year, the annual celebration includes a live "Paint Out" project.
The following incidents were reported by Princeton Police for the period April 11-14.
"There's no replacement for Lindi," a Princeton insider said. "But if there had to be a second string, Bjartur is everything you would want.
Eisgruber will assume his new role on July 1.
Here's a roundup of interesting events going on in town this week, April 22-26.
Announcement asks for any details on missing Hillsborough woman, noting 'no tip is too small.'
Police want residents to know the drone poses no danger or threat to the community.
Taylor is one of four women who will be honored next month by the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Women in Business Alliance.
Princeton Administrator Bob Bruschi read the following statement on April 18 regarding Princeton Police Chief David Dudeck.
The chief will stay on the Princeton payroll until October, at which time he will be eligible for his full pension benefits. Dudeck will also earn a retroactive pay raise to Jan. 1, 2013, once the new union contract is negotiated.
Council will meet tonight to discuss the issue beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday.
Taylor is one of four women who will be honored next month by the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Women in Business Alliance.