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Princeton voters approve school budget.
Second question also endorsed in both municipalities. By: Rachel Silverman As the last polling stations closed and the vote counts trickled in, it became resoundingly clear that the members of Princeton Regional Board of Education could call election Tuesday a very successful day. While voters in Montgomery shot down the budget and second question, their…
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Making a clean start
Women close grocery store in favor of laundry. By: Leon Tovey JAMESBURG ¿Usted necesita un lugar lavar sus ropas? If you do (need a place to wash your clothes, that is), you should stop by Milindo Atlixco Laundry on Buckelew Avenue, in the former site of Tom’s Tackle Shop. Eustolia Torres and Maria Gcolon…
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Practice pays off for South boys’ lax
Wilson, Pirates top PHS By: Justin Feil The West Windsor-Plainsboro South boys’ lacrosse team understands well how it bounced back from its first defeat of the season. Following a loss to Princeton Day School on Friday, the Pirates had some of their toughest practices in preparation for a week that included two more important games.…
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Some words of wisdom from Russia
PACKET EDITORIAL, April 22 By: Packet Editorial, April 22 A visitor to New Jersey this week, upon learning that acting Gov. Richard Codey doubles as president of the state Senate, expressed surprise. "All that power in one set of hands," the visitor marveled adding that the notion of one person heading up both the…
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Jamesburg budget gets the nod
Voters OK budget, which will include after school activties and sports. By: Elaine Worden JAMESBURG Voters supported the district’s proposed $10.92 million school budget Tuesday 156 to 121. Voters also selected incumbents Don Peterson and Frank Tarulli to three-year seats on the board. Mr. Peterson, the current board president, received 174 votes…
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LETTERS: Appreciation for concerns
To the editor: We just wanted to thank all of our friends who helped us through Andrew’s recent medical ordeal. We were overwhelmed with the kindness and concern of so many people. You all know who you are and we can’t possibly put to words how much you mean to us. You have made…
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Town gets aid for special ed
Board of Education receives $29,525 in extraordinary aid. By: Josh Appelbaum The Board of Education got some help from the state to cover extra costs for students with disabilities. On April 12, the school board accepted $29,525 in extraordinary aid to offset costs for sending disabled students to schools outside the district. Those costs include…
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Traveler walks fine line between pleasure and homesickness
Author talks about experiences living abroad. By: Emily Craighead There is no homecoming for a world traveler raised on Long Island and dwelling in Switzerland. Instead, for "Letters of Transit" author Matthew Stevenson, there are excursions to medieval villages in France, treks across World War II battlefields and daily trips to the local bakery for…
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Songs for America
Folk legend and fair-labor advocate Joe Glazer will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and perform at the 31st annual New Jersey Folk Festival. By: Aleen Crispino Staff photo by Name JOE GLAZER Joe Glazer and his Martin guitar have been together for 55 years. The acoustic instrument has accompanied the folksinger, labor educator and social…
