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High level of residential density at hospital site gets backing
But panel downplays proposal for street to split campus By: David Campbell The high level of residential density proposed for the reuse of the University Medical Center at Princeton campus should remain and be put to a vote by the Regional Planning Board of Princeton, a subcommittee of the board determined Wednesday. But the board’s…
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Princeton Future seeks donations
Planning organization needs financing for Witherspoon Street corridor study By: Marjorie Censer After unsuccessfully applying for several grants recently, the nonprofit citizens’ organization Princeton Future is reaching out to the public for donations. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Princeton Area Community Foundation turned down the organization’s applications for funding for the Witherspoon Street…
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SPECIAL REPORT: KIDS, CARBS & CARDIOThis pediatrician pushes healthy meals …
… and she practices what she preaches By: Hilary Parker Each day, Dr. Luann Labian, a Princeton-based pediatrician, sends her three daughters off to Princeton’s public schools with lunches in tow. A typical meal includes a sandwich on whole grain bread, a piece of fruit, raw vegetables and a bottle of water a far…
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Town eyes farm cash
Town asks state to buy development rights to E. Barclay farm. By: Jessica Beym The township will receive almost $4 million after it sells the development rights of more than 200 acres of preserved farmland to the state. The committee introduced two ordinances Monday that would complete the sale in time to incorporate the money…
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Police officers honored for service
Seven police officers receive commendations for superior service. By: Leon Tovey JAMESBURG The Borough Council honored seven borough police officers Wednesday for extraordinary service in the line of duty this year. Lt. Paul Karkoska, Sgt. James Craparotta, Detective Louis Ceras, patrolmen Kevin Wilson, Jason Muller and Steven Burzachiello, and dispatcher Michael Alongi were all…
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Struggling families assisted by Princeton Holiday Fund
Residents asked to send donations to help those affected by circumstances out of their control Trying to explain the purpose of the Princeton Holiday Fund is not easy in a community as affluent as Princeton. But there are families and individuals in town who struggle to make their earnings stretch to cover their daily needs.…
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Pirates show promise despite loss
WW-P South wrestlers need lower weights to add experience By: Bob Nuse At the moment, the West Windsor-Plainsboro South wrestling lineup has some big holes in it. Eventually, the holes that exist in the lower weights will be filled. And when they are, those wrestlers figure to combine with the veterans at the upper weights…
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Housing plan gets approval
Apartment buys, transfers are key By: Marisa Maldonado EAST WINDSOR Converting existing apartment buildings into low-cost housing is one way the township plans to provide slightly more than 200 affordable housing units over the next nine years. A second key component of the township’s newly approved affordable housing plan is transferring an obligation of…
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RETROSPECTIVE: Cranbury
10 Years Ago Cranbury Township officials are remaining tight-lipped about who will serve as mayor next year. Committee members would not speculate this week as to who would be chosen. Kathy Evans, who was elected in November to serve on the committee stated that "It’s all up in the air right now." At the…
