Category: archives
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600 bricks to be added to walkway
The next installation, of 600 bricks, in the 20th Century Recognition Walk at Tiger Park in Palmer Square is expected to be the week of Nov. 13, according to Herb Hobler, who is charge of the effort. "We put in about 800 bricks in early July and had a cut-off date for the next installation…
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Princeton Y considers building parking garage
Proposal meets with enthusiasm from local officials. By: Jennifer Potash As the Princeton Borough Council contemplates the addition of a downtown parking garage, the leaders of the local YMCA and YWCA are also considering construction of a garage on their Paul Robeson Place property. The idea was greeted with surprise and enthusiasm Sunday by a…
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Princeton Township gets aid for road projects
By: David Weinstein The Federal Transportation Appropriation Bill, approved by Congress in early October, allocates $750,000 to Princeton Township for two road projects, including work on several roads near the municipal complex construction project, along with the signalization of a local intersection. That amount will cover the entirety of the two road projects, said Township…
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Paul Petras, 83
MANVILLE — Paul F. Petras died Monday, Oct. 30, 2000, at Somerset Medical Center, Somerville. Born in Young, Pa., he was a lifelong resident of Manville. Mr. Petras worked as a Millwright for Johns-Manville for 45 years, retiring in 1985. He was a charter member of Christ the King Roman Catholic Church in Manville. Mr.…
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Zoning Board approves renovation at seminary
By: Jennifer Potash The Princeton Borough Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved an application Thursday night by the Princeton Theological Seminary for changes to Payne Hall. The seminary is renovating Payne Hall, which houses students and visiting dignitaries, to make the apartments accessible to the handicapped, said Borough Zoning Officer Frank Slimak. The application before…
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Cross country trio advances past sectionals
Collins, Gibens, Perera to run state Group meet By: Bob Nuse The toughest thing about competing in the sectional cross country championships at Holmdel Park is that you really get just one chance. All so often the slightest little thing can mean the difference between a Top 10 finish and a berth in the state…
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Montgomery plans survey on deer
The Environmental Commission is seeking feedback from residents. By: Helen Pettigrew MONTGOMERY – The Environmental Commission has developed a survey to gauge the relationship of residents to the township’s burgeoning deer population. The survey will be mailed to all residents as part of the November newsletter. The commission hopes to obtain information about property damage,…
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Stuart stops PDS to advance to field hockey semis
By: Bob Nuse No matter what the records, a field hockey matchup between Stuart Country Day School and Princeton Day School is always going to be a battle. That’s why, despite the fact Stuart entered Friday’s state Prep field hockey tournament quarterfinal game with a 8-1-4 record and PDS was 5-7-1, it was bound to…
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Princeton Temperature Record – October 2000
By: Tom Lederer The Princeton Temperature Record is based on readings from a Nimbus Ultra digital thermometer with an accuracy of 0.2 degrees F. Readings, taken in Princeton Township near the Princeton Shopping Center, are rounded to the nearest degree. DATE HIGH LOW Oct. 31, 2000 61 41 Oct. 30, 2000 53 38 Oct. 29,…
