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It may take a ‘transit village’ to give the junction a facelift
SPECIAL REPORT: Future of Princeton Junction rail station area debated. By: Gwen McNamara WEST WINDSOR The Princeton Junction train station is one of the busiest commuter rail stations on NJ Transit’s Northeast Corridor line. With more than 6,000 riders taking a train from Princeton Junction every workday, and waiting lists for parking extending five…
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Roman successfully meeting challenge of living up to legacy
By: Redd E. Patrick Coming from a family of exceptional runners, a lot is expected of Monroe’s Scott Roman. So far, the sophomore is handling things quite well. Roman, whose brother Steve (Monroe Class of 1998) was a two-time Greater Middlesex Conference champion, has established himself as the Falcons’ No. 1 man. Although he’s not…
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Letters to the Editor, Oct. 17
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Oct. 17 By: Arts Council expansion unwelcome To the editor: This weekend, some of Princeton’s well-intentioned may be invited to dinner parties that will culminate in a visit to the Paul Robeson (Arts Council) Building on Witherspoon Street to view the expansion plans for their current site. The controversy of…
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Township deer cull approved by state
Fourth year of program OK’d by a wide margin. By: David Campbell The state Fish and Game Council approved by a wide margin Tuesday a fourth year of deer culling in Princeton Township. The council, which voted 6-2 in favor, appeared satisfied with a concession to sport hunters by the township in its deer-management application…
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Amputee ‘wannabes’ pose ethics dilemma
Program addresses issues raised by those who want to have their healthy limbs removed. By: Jeff Milgram When Dr. Bob Pickens, chairman of the Ethics Committee at the University Medical Center at Princeton, was invited to take part in a program at Princeton University on "amputee wannabes," he had never heard of the term. He…
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Township candidates differ on fiscal policy, deer problem
Democrat William Hearon, Republican Colin Vonvorys and independent Vic Fedorov seek election to Princeton Township Committee. By: David Campbell Regionalism, community involvement in government and fiscal responsibility were some of the broad themes raised by three candidates for Princeton Township Committee in a meeting with Packet editors Wednesday. Republican Colin Vonvorys, Democrat William Hearon and…
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Tough competition beneficial for Ling
By: Justin Feil It might seem like it would get easier for a senior in her third year at first singles, but things haven’t been that way for Alicia Ling. "There’s a whole generation my year or so that are really good at tennis," said the Princeton High senior. "Victoria (Vaynberg of West Windsor-Plainsboro South),…
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Montgomery candidates debate ways to control spending
Democrats Cecilia Birge and Mark Petraske run against Republicans Mark Caliguire and Hugh Hurley. By: Paul Sisolak MONTGOMERY Municipal spending and property-tax rates are the central issues for the four candidates running for two seats on the Township Committee. Republican incumbent Mark Caliguire is looking to retain the seat to which he was appointed…
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Borough to crack down on overcrowded rentals
Steps taken to make it easier for officials to haul violators into court. By: Jennifer Potash Frustrated with tenants and landlords who permit overcrowded conditions in certain rental properties, the Princeton Borough Council took steps Tuesday to make it easier for borough officials to haul the violators into municipal court. In addition, some council members…
