Category: archives
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GOP seeking to put a dent in one-party freeholder board
Two Democratic incumbents and one Democratic newcomer face off against challengers. By: Jennifer Potash Republican candidates for the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders hope 2003 will be the year the GOP breaks the Democrats’ hold on the seven-member board. Republican candidates John Hulick, Robert Matuzsan and Robert Warney are challenging Democratic incumbents Ann Cannon…
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At PU, Cuomo criticizes tax cuts for the wealthy
Former New York governor wants tax reductions to go to low- and middle-class Americans. By: Jeff Milgram Former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo, speaking Thursday at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, urged Congress to roll back $1 trillion in President Bush’s tax cuts for the wealthy. Tax cuts, he said, should…
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Oct. 14, 8:40 p.m.: Diggin’ Slim Harpo
A recent disc offers a reminder of rock’s roots. By: Hank Kalet If you’re interested in an often overlooked blues performer who influenced much of early rock and roll check out my review of Slim Harpo on PopMatters.
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Groundwater at middle school will delay construction
Bracing system installation to set back project by six weeks. By: Jeff Milgram Workers excavating a basement at the John Witherspoon Middle School found groundwater 8 feet deep and the design and installation of a bracing system to accommodate the problem and protect the building will delay construction by six weeks. But Lewis Goldstein, the…
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Deer cull expected to get state approval
Fish and Game Council to vote today on permit for Princeton Township. By: David Campbell The state Fish and Game Council is expected to vote today on whether to permit Princeton Township to proceed with its fourth year of deer culling, and a green light for the cull is thought by the council’s chairman to…
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PHS football finally at home
Little Tigers fall narrowly to North By: Bob Nuse Steve Everette can sense his Princeton High football team is getting closer and closer to a win every week. This past week, with everything in place, was nearly the week the Little Tigers pulled off their first win of the season. In front of a Homecoming…
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Borough candidates speak out on affordable housing
Princeton Justice Project sponsors forum. By: Jennifer Potash A mayor or council member of a modest-sized community like Princeton Borough or Princeton Township might have few opportunities to address global problems such as homelessness and affordable housing. But several candidates for office in the borough and township, speaking at a forum Thursday at Princeton University,…
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Tough competition beneficial to PHS’ Ling
Win at No. 1 hleps Little Tigers to CJ III girls’ tennis semis 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…
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In 14th, Inverso, Greenstein and Baroni rate nod
PACKET EDITORIAL, Oct. 14 By: Packet Editorial This is the first in a series of editorials endorsing candidates for public office in the Nov. 4 election. In subsequent editions, The Packet intends to offer endorsements for Senate and Assembly in the 15th Legislative District, for Mercer County Executive, and for municipal offices in Princeton Borough,…
