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Polls close at 8 p.m. tonight
Here’s where to vote. Today is Election Day. The polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Complete election results in local races will be reported in Friday’s Packet. For up-to-the-minute vote totals after the polls close tonight, visit our Web site at www.princetonpacket.com. Here’s where to vote in your community: Princeton Borough District…
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BREAKING NEWS: Democrats take Lawrence seats
Puliti, Mount and Powers win four-year council terms. By: Steve Feitl Greg Puliti, Pam Mount and Michael Powers completed a Democratic sweep of the Lawrence Township Council election Tuesday. Mr. Puliti, who currently serves as mayor, and Ms. Mount were incumbents, while this will be Mr. Powers’ first term on council. The Republican candidates Robert…
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Hearon wins race for Princeton Township Committee
Democrats will retain all five seats on governing body Democrat Bill Hearon topped Republican Colin Vonvorys and independent Vic Fedorov in the race for Princeton Township Committee in Tuesday’s balloting. Mr. Hearon will succeed fellow Democrat Leonard Godfrey, who chose not to seek re-election. The vote totals, not including absentee ballots, were: Bill Hearon (D)1,828…
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Tartans battle to busy end
Stuart field hockey falls in MCT final, prep semis By: Bob Nuse Missy Bruvik knew that in order for her Stuart Country Day School field hockey team to have a successful week, the Tartans were going to be kept busy. As it turned out, Stuart was quite busy last week. And while the end results…
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Caliguire, Birge win in Montgomery
Democrats will hold 4-1 majority on Township Committee Incumbent Republican Mark Caliguire was returned to the Montgomery Township Committee on Tuesday, where he will be joined by Democrat Cecilia Birge, who captured the second seat by 31 votes over Republican Hugh Hurley. Democrat Mark Petraske trailed in the balloting. The final vote totals, including absentee…
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University eyes hospital property
Preliminary talks suggest possibility of land swap. By: David Campbell Talks between Princeton University and Princeton HealthCare System officials could result in the hospital facility on Witherspoon Street being converted to graduate-student and faculty housing. Princeton HealthCare System spokeswoman Carol Norris said no decision has been made about a possible move of the University Medical…
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Republicans take back Township Committee
BREAKING NEWS:Wagner, Suraci win close election over Gold and Gordon By: Republicans Carl Suraci and Robert Wagner squeaked by Democrats Bill Gold and Dale Gordon to win election to the Hillsborough Township Committee. With less than 35 percent of the township’s 18,376 registered voters casting ballots, Mr. Wagner collected 3,183 votes, Mr. Suraci 3,043, Mr.…
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Mayor David Del Vecchio re-elected in Lambertville
Democratic incumbent receives 972 votes; GOP challenger Christopher Gazzillo gets 556. By: See this week’s Beacon for details.
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Tamales – sweet, savory and delicious
"Tamales" by Mark Miller, Stephan Pyles and John Sedlar (Wiley, 2002) explores the fascinating world of a staple of Southwestern and Latin American cuisine By: Pat Tanner "Tamales" by Mark Miller, Stephan Pyles and John Sedlar (Wiley, 2002) explores the fascinating world of a staple of Southwestern and Latin American cuisine. With all due respect…
