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Tax hike in borough may drop to 4 cents
An earlier version of the budget called for a 7-cent increase. By: Jennifer Potash The Princeton Borough Council is expected to introduce the 2001 municipal budget tonight with a tax rate of 66 cents per $100 of assessed valuation a 4-cent increase over the current rate. An earlier version of the budget called for…
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University protesters aim at labor practices
Saturday rally timed to coincide with Alumni Day. By: Andrew M. Romano Over 350 students, professors and workers rallied and marched on the Princeton University campus during Saturday’s Alumni Day festivities to protest the university’s labor practices. Supporters gathered in Firestone Plaza, waving signs that read "One Thing I Learned at Princeton University: Exploitation!" and…
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Princeton school budget down, but taxes up
The school board was expected to introduce a $44.3 million tentative budget Tuesday night. By: Jeff Milgram The Princeton Regional Board of Education will introduce a $44.3 million tentative budget for the 2001-2002 school year tonight that is $636,000 under the state budget cap, raises $733,278 less in taxes than this year’s budget but will…
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Get re-acquainted with food gurus
IN THE KITCHEN by Ann Harwood: Most chefs have been interested in innovation in their cooking in recent years. However, many of the older recipes and menus can teach great cooking techniques. Since the mid-1980s, innovation has more often than not been the main interest of chefs, restaurant menus and food publications. And this is…
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WW-PS girls’ fall to Westfield in state A semifinal
Pirates not deep enough to reach finals By: Justin Feil EWING Saturday’s New Jersey A Division state semifinal went a lot like this season did for the West Windsor-Plainsboro High South girls’ swim team. There was a bit of a slow start, a pretty good showing in the middle and then disappointment again at…
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Deer toll mounts, along with protests
As sharpshooters continue their deer-culling operation, animal rights advocates voice their objections to the Township Committee. By: David Weinstein Professional sharpshooters this weekend continued to kill deer on private Princeton Township properties, including the Institute for Advanced Study off Olden Lane, bringing to 203 the number killed in accordance with a state-approved deer management program…
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Homes Of Prestige: Spring 2001
In our Spring/Summer 2001 edition of Homes of Prestige, we bring you a look at what makes some of the homes in the Princeton area so special, including the works of architect Charles Steadman, the history of Princeton University’s Prospect House, land preservation efforts and an inside look at the process of restoring the Pyne-Russell…
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PHS boys happy with final effort
Shorthanded Little Tigers fall in state B semifinal By: Bob Nuse In the end, the Princeton High boys’ swim team fell short of the ultimate prize of an overall state championship. But even after having their season end with a 94-75 loss to North Jersey champion Scotch Plains-Fanwood Saturday in the state Division B semifinals,…
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Sweet so far
On the periphery of alternative rock for more than a decade, Matthew Sweet now stands poised on the indie divide. He’ll be performing in Philadelphia and Sea Bright in the coming week. By: Matt Smith Musician Matthew Sweet will appear in the area for two performances this week. With more than a decade’s worth of…
