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Borough Council to resume talks on budget, sewer rates
Discussion of McMansions is postponed. By: Jennifer Potash The municipal budget, a proposed sewer rate increase and a proposal to help untangle parking around Princeton High School fill a crowded Princeton Borough Council agenda on Wednesday. Not on the agenda is so-called McMansion ordinance aimed at regulating house sizes to prevent, for example, a Georgian…
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Fate of candidates is now up to voters
Hot Democratic primary race in Princeton Borough to be decided. By: Jennifer Potash With all but a few last campaign chores remaining, the candidates seeking the Democratic nod for Princeton Borough Council have little left to do but await the primary election results tonight. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Incumbents…
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Einstein bust to grace Monument Park in Princeton
Sculptor Robert Berks donates bronze portrait. By: Jennifer Potash Albert Einstein’s unlocking of the theory of relativity may be a marvel to many, but a greater mystery seems to be the lack of a monument to the eminent scientist in Princeton. A group of dedicated area volunteers have fought for over a decade to install…
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Expansion of Elm Court senior citizen project approved
But neighbor discord continues. By: David Campbell A long-delayed affordable senior-housing project at Elm Court got the approval of the Princeton Regional Planning Board on Thursday night. But a resident who spoke at the meeting said Monday that new litigation against the project is being considered. Debra Weier of Rosedale Lane said the board was…
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Blast off!
The Rocket Fete’s Moondance shines full and bright. By: Christian Kirkpatrick All systems were go Friday evening for the launching of the 51st annual June Fete, the Rocket Fete. Guests perused the art and auction tents, the bookstalls, the garden emporium and the ever-enticing Lane of Shops. They came to browse, eat, drink and dance…
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No surprises in primary election
Uncontested Borough Council candidates advance to general election. By: Less than 200 voters turned out in Hightstown on Tuesday for a primary election that saw no contested local races. For Borough Council, Democratic council incumbents Walter Sikorski and Patrick Thompson secured their spots on the November ballot while Republican challengers James Jurgens and Paul Byrne…
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It’s another wet Fete, but new venue keeps it dry
Annual event to benefit University Medical Center at Princeton held at Princeton Stadium. By: Jill Matthews PRINCETON Despite light rain throughout the day Saturday, the 51st annual June Fete soared to new heights with its rocket-inspired theme. The rain only put a small damper on the event since the Fete which for the…
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Rep. Holt kicks off re-election campaign
Seeks to provide "a sense of connection" to government. By: Jennifer Potash U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-12) formally launched his re-election campaign Friday with a commitment to provide constituents with "a sense of connection to their government" and the expectation voters will want to talk about issues ranging from education to foreign policy during the…
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Area Democrats plan Kerry fund-raisers
Sunday event to feature former U.S. Sen. Bob Kerrey. By: Jennifer Potash The presidential race will make a stop in the Princeton area with two upcoming fund-raisers for the presumptive Democratic nominee, U.S. Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.). A committee made up of Princeton-area residents will host one of the events on Sunday in support of…
