Category: archives
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Experience is key factor in local races
PACKET EDITORIAL, Oct. 18 By: Packet Editorial Two seats on both the Princeton Borough Council and the Princeton Township Committee are at stake in the Nov. 5 election. We support re-election of the two incumbents in the borough race and recommend a split ticket in the township. Trotman, Goldfarb merit re-election Princeton Borough Council…
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Rescue workers deserve thanks
Letter to the editor To the editor: The residents of East Windsor should be aware of a group of people that selflessly devote their time and caring energy to be part of the volunteer paramedic and fire department of this township. I believe that we all have grown to take for granted the skills and…
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New-look Viking boys gain 3-3 soccer tie
By: Rich Fisher Rain wreaked havoc with the Cranbury School soccer schedule last week, but the Vikings boys team managed to sneak in a 3-3 tie against McFarland of Bordentown on Tuesday. "That’s why I schedule so many games," said coach Jay Gilligan, who had matches with New Egypt and Crossroads rained out. "Whenever games…
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Princeton school district’s athletes battle long odds
Friends group scores weak feeder program, ‘no-cut’ tradition. By: Jeff Milgram A report by the Friends of Princeton Athletics is urging the Princeton Regional School District to strengthen the uneven sports programs at Princeton High School and the John Witherspoon Middle School. The report calls for the district to end its "no-cut" tradition, make the…
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Board debates its next move
Looking to next year for new referendum By: Nick D’Amore MONROE Board of Education members are split over whether to craft a new school expansion plan or to go back to voters with the same plan that failed last month. At a special board meeting Wednesday, many residents spoke about how the district could…
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North falls in CJ III tennis final
Knights reach sectional final for first time By: Bob Nuse HIGHTSTOWN Each year the success level of the West Windsor-Plainsboro High North girls’ tennis program has risen. In its first year of existence, WW-P North qualified for the state tournament. A year ago it advanced beyond the first round of the…
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Windsor Woods offers options
Residential and retail mixed-use project in West Windsor provides amenities and convenience. Working in conjunction with the Township of West Windsor, Garden Homes and Garden Commercial have created a residential and retail mixed-use project in West Windsor known as Windsor Woods Apartments and the Square at West Windsor shopping center. The project is located at…
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H-EW school election investigation moves forward
The county election superintendent is expected to send her findings on the investigation of posters at school polling places last month to the Attorney General’s office. By: Chris Karmiol While the results of the East Windsor Regional School District’s referendum vote were officially certified Oct. 7, according to the district’s business office, a review by…
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Health board: shelve drinking ordinance
But health officials say university not doing enough to control problem. By: David Campbell The Princeton Regional Health Commission on Tuesday night said it will recommend shelving for now a draft underage-drinking ordinance in Princeton Borough aimed at curbing student alcohol abuse at Princeton University’s eating clubs. Instead of the ordinance, which some borough and…
