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Library gets go-ahead for construction plans
Princeton Borough and Township voted to release $551,000 for the project. By: Jennifer Potash The Princeton Borough Council and the Princeton Township Committee gave the go-ahead Monday night for the Princeton Public Library to move forward with more detailed construction plans for a proposed three-story library. The vote to release $551,000 the two governing bodies…
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HHS students will need ID at all times
Faculty also required to carry photo identification cards By: Michael Arges Students at Hightstown High School will need to add another card to their purses or billfolds because of the East Windsor Regional School Board’s new general security plans, approved July 24. The board voted to require all students at Hightstown High to carry…
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Ban of cellphone use while driving proposed
West Windsor Township Council expected to discuss proposal By: David M. Campbell WEST WINDSOR – The Township Council is expected to discuss a proposal this month to ban the use of cellular phones while driving. Planning Board member Richard Snedeker presented a letter at last week’s council meeting asking its members to approve an ordinance…
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Ruling on smoking ban expected in September
Until the court ruling, a preliminary injunction prevents enforcement of Princeton’s prohibition of indoor smoking. By: Jennifer Potash A decision on the future of the indoor smoking ban in Princeton will not likely be made for at least a month and a half. During a Friday afternoon conference call with the lawyers for the Princeton…
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George’s, SMB in rec hoops finals
Semifinal battles characterized by intensity, close scores By: Justin Feil In a world full of uncertainty, one thing that you can always count on is close playoff games in the Princeton Recreation Men’s Summer Basketball League. This summer is no different. In Friday night’s semifinals, George’s Roasters & Ribs advanced to the championship series with…
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Special ed programs individually created
Parents, teachers and specialists design and review education plans for special needs students By: Michael Arges Editor’s note: This is the third installment of a series on special education in the East Windsor Regional School District, examining the challenges and opportunities faced by the district and special education students. Education experts say students learn…
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Bradley at home in Thunder booth
Princeton U. baseball coach enjoying side job a Trenton color commentator By: Justin Feil The majority of Princeton University coaches spend their summers recruiting prospects, catching up on paperwork, maybe running a camp or two for youngsters. Scott Bradley does those things, but the Tiger head baseball coach adds to his summer schedule color commentating…
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Plan set to study historic house
Rescarrick Moore House will undergo study by Princeton firm By: Michael Arges EAST WINDSOR – What is the real historical value of the Rescarrick-Moore House? Could it be moved to another location? Township Council members hope to answer these and other questions about the 18th century house through a contract with C.W. Zink and…
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We need more data before limiting car cellphones
PACKET EDITORIAL, Aug. 1 By: Packet Editorial It’s one of those things that drives some people crazy. You’re driving down the highway, obeying the speed limit, both hands on the wheel, keeping a safe distance behind the car in front of you, regularly checking your rear-view mirror, making sure you are being both careful and…
