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Dec. 9 school referendum results
CHESTERFIELD Voters rejected a $17.5 million referendum to build a new elementary school by a vote of 462 to 200. FLORENCE Florence voters approved a $45.3 million referendum to construct a new high school and make improvements to the existing middle/high school and the Roebling Elementary School by a vote of 890 to 824. Full…
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Death in Princeton Township termed suspicious
Toxicology test results are pending following discovery of 42-year-old woman’s body in her home. By: David Campbell A Crest View Drive woman’s death just days after the Thanksgiving holiday is being investigated as suspicious by police. The body of Sandy O’Grady, 42, was found on the floor of her kitchen on Dec. 2, Princeton Township…
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Dec. 9, 5:33 p.m.: Dreaming of Vlad in the summertime
What a line-up it would be. By: Hank Kalet I’m not optimistic about the Mets next year, despite the signing of Japanese all-star Kaz Matsui. The shortstop may prove to be a great signing, but Japanese imports remain question marks and his arrival will require the Mets to move their best young player from his…
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Greenman helps PU bounce back from first loss
Sophomore guard makes late play to seal men’s hoops win By: Justin Feil Scott Greenman hadn’t been on the court in a tight game since his high school days at St. Augustine Prep. In the Princeton University men’s basketball trip to the McCaffrey Classic in California last weekend, he was in two. The sophomore guard…
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History scholar will speak at PU Baccalaureate
Professor James McPherson, set to retire at end of academic year, was choice of President Shirley M. Tilghman after consulting with senior class. Princeton history Professor James McPherson has been chosen as the speaker for this year’s Baccalaureate, the interfaith worship service that is one of Princeton University’s oldest traditions. The ceremony is scheduled for…
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Former novice now a North leader
Afursin, Knight boys swim to second straight By: Bob Nuse Niko Afursin has been with the West Windsor-North swim program since the very beginning. As a freshman, Afursin was a novice swimmer who had never been a part of a swim team before. Now, as a senior, he’s a captain and one of the swimmers…
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PDS traffic upgrades approved
Planning Board OKs changes designed to improve access and circulation at school. By: Jennifer Potash With little fanfare or controversy, the Princeton Regional Planning Board approved traffic and circulation improvements at Princeton Day School on Thursday. No one from the public commented at the board hearing. The Planning Board unanimously approved a new loop road,…
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Playing fields, dog park key issues in new Master Plan
Planning Board questioned on need for more athletic fields; hears plea for municipal dog run. By: Jennifer Potash Members of the public questioned the need for more athletic fields and asked for a public dog park during the Princeton Regional Planning Board’s hearing on the Master Plan’s open-space and recreation element Thursday. The Planning Board…
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Borough Council to consider downtown zoning change
Measure would allow some office and commercial uses to skip the zoning variance process. By: Jennifer Potash Princeton Borough Council is expected to discuss a proposed zoning ordinance that would allow some office or commercial uses in the Central Business District to skip a costly and time-consuming use variance process. The council meets at 7:30…
