Intergenerational Connections Create Lasting Legacies Across Mercer
Princeton Perspectives, Issue #73, March 17, 2026
Editor’s Note
There is so much to be taught, learned, sustained, treasured, remembered and maintained as life moves from one generation to the next. In a county as old as ours, there are centuries of information, valuables, and lessons that could be passed along. That is why we’ve dedicated the March issue of Princeton Perspectives to this topic: Intergenerational Connections Create Lasting Legacies Across Mercer.
We start by sharing the stories of locals. We asked them who is someone of a different generation that has left a lasting impact on their lives. Watch this month’s Pulse of Princeton to feel how powerful these connections can be.
There are many ways that people of different ages can be involved in each other’s lives. In the article When Generations Come Together, Both Young and Old Find Benefits we highlight a couple of local programs that enable volunteers to impact others, and gain as much, if not more, for themselves as well.
In This Issue
- The Pulse of Princeton – Who is someone of a different generation that has left a lasting impact on you?
- When Generations Come Together, Both Young and Old Find Benefits
- Princeton Opens a Rare Window into Life Surrounding the Revolution
- Holding onto the Past, Local Farms Look to the Future
- Legacy Giving Keeps Communities Strong for the Next Generation
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The Pulse of Princeton – Who is someone of a different generation that has left a lasting impact on you?
- When Generations Come Together, Both Young and Old Find Benefits - Global Intergenerational Week falls at the end of April this year (24th-30th), a time to celebrate the value and power of relationships when people of different ages intentionally engage in activities together.… Read more...
- Princeton Opens a Rare Window into Life Surrounding the Revolution - In the years before the American Revolution, Nassau Hall stood as a beacon of learning and quiet collegiate life. One student noted in 1769 that “the students live in perfect peace, &… Read more...
- Holding onto the Past, Local Farms Look to the Future - Mercer County has made it a priority to preserve farmland. To date, more than 8,900 acres have been preserved countywide. There’s over 30,000 more acres preserved as park/conservation land. Included in these… Read more...
- Legacy Giving Keeps Communities Strong for the Next Generation - In Mercer County, “legacy” isn’t an abstract idea. It’s the neighbor who coached your kid’s team. It’s the teacher who changed your trajectory. It’s the park you walk, the library you use,… Read more...
Perspectives Revisited
Wondering your rights on the roadways? In the article Traffic Safety, Enforcement & Education in an Evolving Town (July 2025), as well as numerous other times in the past, we’ve shared how Princeton Police Department are more actively trying to educate the community to keep everyone safe on the roadways. Coming up, on April 8th, PPD will be holding a roadway safety course that is truly an educational session for ALL road users, Traffic Laws and People-Friendly Driving. Led by Princeton Police and a League of American Bicyclists instructor, the course will provide explanations about traffic law and how cars, pedestrians and cyclists should be working together. Anyone interested in attending should register here.
Local youth hockey players on Princeton Junior Tigers 16 AA National Team are headed to the USA Hockey National Championship in CA later this month! It was a feat won through determination and resilience. We’ve written about other strong athletes in the past like in the article What Does Being a Bluefish Really Entail? (July 2024). This team, led by Head Coach Travis Beni and Asst. Coach Jakob Papiez, with players Abe Arshan, Louis Barrandon, Eli Broomer, Baptiste Demurge, Ryder Ewanchyna, Sam Gibb, Zach Guttormsen, Dylan Hagt, Xavier Hoekzema, Mason Roitburg, Jacob Rotenberg, Emil Vecchi, and Lukas Yarnall left it all on the ice as they upset the larger team of NJ Avalanche in a 3-game series. After taking Game 1, they lost the 2nd game in a shootout. Refusing to give in to their fatigue, the team went on to take the series in Game 3. It will be the first trip to nationals for the Tiger organization in 13 years.