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June
"June," a 1-1/2-year-old spaniel mix with a sweet and playful temperment, is in need of a loving home and available for adoption from SAVE, 900 Herrontown Road, Princeton. For information about adopting "June," "Jo" or another dog or cat, call (609) 921-6122. SAVE: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NJ143.html
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Black bear tracks identified in Princeton Township
Paw print found in Herrontown Woods. By: David Campbell Thought it was a mountain lion turned out to be a black bear. That was the diagnosis by state Division of Fish and Wildlife officials on a paw print found Thursday afternoon in Princeton Township’s Herrontown Woods. Princeton Animal Control Officer Mark Johnson, who discovered…
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Library, borough clash over project bills
Budgeted by library at $125,000, board’s bill from borough could reach $170,000. By: Jennifer Potash The Princeton Public Library is complete and open to the public, but the library and Princeton Borough have yet to settle a few outstanding bills. The borough completed several site work items including sidewalks and landscaping as well as removing…
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It’s in His Eyes
Using a large-format camera, Bruce Berenson looks for a subject’s essence. By: Susan Van Dongen “5 Generations, Philadelphia” If the standing-room-only opening at Trenton’s newest gallery was a good indication, visitors to and residents of the capital city are hungry for art. "Gallery 125 was mobbed at the opening in June," says photographer Bruce Berenson.…
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Suit follows approval of jazz club proposal
Neighbors in John-Witherspoon community say they were not properly noticed of zoning hearing. By: David Campbell A group of residents has filed a lawsuit challenging a pair of variances granted by the Princeton Township Zoning Board of Adjustment permitting a restaurant and jazz club proposed for the site of Mike’s Tavern, the small bar and…
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A long quest for Mongtomery’s preservation
Clem Fiori’s efforts endure in the landscape. By: Jill Matthews MONTGOMERY Behind Clem Fiori’s house on Route 518 in the historic Blawenburg section of Montgomery stand dozens of sculptures, and beyond them a public park, all of which bear his hand. His homemade sculptures are designed from trees, branches and logs, none of which…
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Anti-Semitic graffiti prompts pleas for tolerance
Local leaders reflect on reasoning behind the recent rash of anti-Semitic graffiti found in East Windsor. By: Dana Lynn Flatekval EAST WINDSOR This month residents saw the fourth occurrence of anti-Semitic graffiti in the past 16 months and local leaders say the community should unite against those who committed the hate crimes. "The township…
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Borough bills delayed
Jamesburg residents’ third quarter bill postponed until September By:Joseph Harvie JAMESBURG Borough residents will have to wait until September to pay their third quarter tax bills this year, Borough Business Administrator and Chief Financial Officer, Denise Jawidzik said. She said unlike Monroe the borough prints out their own tax bills. "We print them out…
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Downtown plaza area backed by two major grants
State’s $200,000 and university’s $150,000 to be used to improve ambience of redevelopment area. By: Jennifer Potash Two major donations that will improve the ambience of Princeton Borough’s downtown redevelopment project were made official this week. The New Jersey Department of Transportation awarded Princeton Borough a $200,000 Centers of Place grant to help pay for…
