Category: archives
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LETTER: Consumers face unnecessary obstacles
To the editor: In response to critical letters on public utility monopolies such as Comcast, JCP&L and PSE&G there is no way for the consumer to achieve equity. Ever since the public utilities "sold" the legislature and public deregulation we have not seen the competitive market that was touted. What we have are private corporations…
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New WW-P students at Estates project get assignments
Some school board members express misgivings. By: Shanay Cadette Students from the Estates at Princeton Junction development know which schools they will attend next year. But members of the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional Board of Education expressed misgivings Tuesday about sticking to those school assignments. Under a plan unveiled this week, all K-3 students who live…
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Marchand will seek another term in office
There is still a lot of important work to be done, mayor says. By: David Campbell Princeton Township Mayor Phyllis Marchand announced her candidacy Thursday for re-election to the Township Committee in November. "There is still important work to be done in the township," the mayor, a Democrat, said. "We are almost at the point…
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Old problems surface in review of downtown zoning
Master Plan update under consideration. By: Jennifer Potash In planning for the future of Princeton’s downtown, some past problems seem to keep popping up, a planning group has found. The Master Plan Subcommittee of the Princeton Regional Planning Board met Tuesday at Borough Hall to discuss updating Princeton’s Master Plan, design guidelines and zoning ordinance…
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Girlpower!
Princeton Girlchoir to mark 15th year by presenting the Boy Choir of Harlem. By: Pat Summers Fifteen years ago, Janet A. Westrick advertised in a couple of newspapers for girls interested in forming a choir. Earlier this month, about 70 singing descendants of the 27 who first responded filled a rehearsal room while totaling…
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Professor stirring up university with Italian delights
He teaches Italian literature — with vegetables. By: Jeff Milgram Pietro Frassica always eats his vegetables. He also grows his vegetables, cooks with his vegetables and even teaches Italian literature with his vegetables. Pietro Frassica is actually Professor Frassica, director of the Program in Italian Studies at Princeton University. This week, he has been Chef…
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Wal-Mart construction to get under way soon
East Windsor Township Council unanimously agrees to developer’s agreement which includes certain concessions made to accomodate concerns of local residents. By: Lauren Burgoon EAST WINDSOR Another hurdle was cleared on March 18 in the effort to bring a Wal-Mart to East Windsor. That night the Township Council unanimously decided to enter into a developer’s…
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‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’
Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey discover that a technique to erase bad memories isn’t the panacea it originally appears to be. By: Bob Brown Kate Winslet (left) and Jim Carrey find a strange way to fix their broken relationship in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Screenwriter Charlie Kaufman admits that although he’s logical, he’s…
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Hamilton’s Grill Room
Shaped by founder-owner Jim Hamilton, the ambience and character of this restaurant have helped establish its reputation for fine dining. By: Tom and Kate O’Neill Hamilton’s Grill Room 8 Coryell St. Lambertville (609) 397-4343 www.hamiltonsgrillroom.com Food: Very good Service: Professional, efficient Prices: Expensive Cuisine: Mediterranean, grilled specialties Ambience: Upscale, casual, eye-catching decor Hours: Dinner: Mon.-Fri.…
