Category: archives
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Letters to the Herald
For the July 23 issue. Mayor Patten unfairly ‘slimed’ in Herald letters to the editor To the editor: First, there’s one aspect of small-town life that Hightstown should avoid choosing up sides in a poisonous factionalism that’s both pointless and avoidable. To judge from most of the letters that appeared in the July…
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Former President Clinton to make campaign stop for Holt
Reception to be held in Hopewell Township home Aug. 4. By: Jennifer Potash Former President Bill Clinton will campaign in Hopewell Township next month for U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-12). "I am delighted and honored that former President Clinton will be coming to the 12th Congressional District on my behalf," said Rep. Holt. "President Clinton…
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Princeton health commission to increase certain fees
New schedule intended to cover department’s costs. By: Jennifer Potash The Princeton Regional Health Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to introduce an ordinance raising fees for various permits and inspections by the Princeton Regional Health Department. The public hearing on the ordinance will be held Sept. 21. Some of the proposed fees have not been updated…
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For the July 23 issue
Louise Rappold Ritenour, Joseph T. Pyle, Lelia Anna Louise Radcliff Farino. Louise Rappold Ritenour HIGHTSTOWN Louise Rappold Ritenour, 91, formerly of Princeton, died Saturday at Meadow Lakes, Hightstown. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Herbert F. and Florence Cooke Rappold. She was a graduate of Wilson College, Chambersburg, Pa., Class…
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Princeton Township computer recycling program proposed
Hardware could be dropped off at permanent facility by appointment, under plan. By: David Campbell The Princeton Environmental Commission endorsed a proposal Wednesday night for a permanent computer recycling service for Princeton Township residents under a program that would be run in cooperation with Mercer County. The commission agreed that, if successful, the service should…
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Council eyes scooter ban
Borough cites safety concerns By:Joseph Harvie JAMESBURG The borough is one step closer to banning motorized electric scooters from being driven within the borough. The Borough Council introduced an ordinance Wednesday to ban the electronic scooters from the borough limits. The council will vote on the ordinance Aug. 18. The electronic scooters, which can…
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3M application termed ‘license to pollute’
Company says federal permit application for quarry site misunderstood by local officials. By: Jill Matthews MONTGOMERY In a blow to the company trying to turn around its environmental image, the Montgomery and Hillsborough environmental commissions called parts of 3M’s application for its federal Title V air permit "a de facto license to pollute." 3M’s…
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Borough passes budget
Hightstown’s tax rate will increase by 4.5 cents. By: Dana Flatekval HIGHTSTOWN The council unanimously adopted the borough’s 2004 $4.6 million spending plan and its amendments at a special meeting Thursday night. Thanks to the $300,000 in found revenue, residents will see a municipal tax rate of $1.09 per $100 of assessed value. The…
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Reactions mixed as public reviews plans for train station
Much-need amenities and improvements contrast with concerns over traffic, high taxes, more school-age children. By: Shanay Cadette WEST WINDSOR A revamped Princeton Junction train station could bring much-needed amenities and improvements to the township, but some residents are questioning the impact on their way of life. Not only would creating a transit-oriented development bring…
