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Princeton property tax revaluation ordered by county
Changes would go into effect in 2009 tax year By: Kara Fitzpatrick The Mercer County Board of Taxation has ordered that Princeton Borough and Princeton Township conduct a property revaluation to be implemented during the 2009 tax year, county Tax Administrator Martin Guhl confirmed Monday. The last revaluation in the township and borough took place…
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Chillin’ and grillin’ with Mrs. G
The colorful, versatile and easy-to-make sauces…are as delicious with grilled meats, chicken and shrimp as they are with veggies By: Pat Tanner The busy intersection of Route 1 and Franklin Corner Road in Lawrence may seem an unlikely spot to kick off the outdoor grilling season. Yet it made an ideal setting for a Saturday…
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Raising technology funds subject of Princeton University forum
Management quality said to trump best technology in a business venture By: Alex Gennis Good management and knowing your market are the keys to success in raising capital for technology ventures, said four venture capital experts at a Princeton University forum on May 4. The four experts, Ed Zschau, Kef Kasdin, Jim Furnivall, and Karen…
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Restoration work at Schenck farm approved by West Windsor council
Money allocated for historic buildings By: Emily Craighead WEST WINDSOR Kyle Van Dyke and Associates will oversee renovations to the carriage house and schoolhouse at the Schenck Farm. The Township Council has authorized a $5,000 contract for work on the carriage house and $13,500 for the schoolhouse, also known as the Parsonage House. "Please…
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Letters to the Editor, May 16
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, May 16 McMansion neighbors seek action, not words To the editor: As the homeowners with the longest common border with the so-called "McMansion on a mound" at 73 North Littlebrook Road, we appreciate Kyle Burke’s stated intention in his letter to the editor (The Packet, May 12) to make some…
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Fundraiser lets school’s Edible Garden bloom
A link to "The Seed Lady of Watts" in Los Angeles By: Hilary Parker Like the plants that will someday flourish in its beds, the idea for a garden often takes a little time to germinate. Sometimes, the idea sprouts before the seeds have even been planted, growing and blossoming like zucchini vines in midsummer…
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Keep the prom an evening of teenage fun
PACKET EDITORIAL, May 16 By: Packet Editorial The excitement is building in the halls of Princeton High School this week as students can finally turn their attention away from college acceptances, AP exams and other academic pursuits to focus on the biggest social event of the year the Junior/Senior Prom. Coming up Friday at…
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Bernadette Bregenzer Scheese
Bernadette Bregenzer Scheese, 46, died Monday at home. Born in Yardville, she lived first in Hopewell and then in East Amwell Township. She was a purchasing agent with the family business, Bregenzer Bros., of Hopewell. She had many hobbies and enjoyed doing crafts and specialty cake designs. Ms. Scheese is survived by her parents William…
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MILESTONES
Issue of May 16, 2006 LAW Area attorney Richard H. Steen is to be installed as treasurer of the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) Thursday. He is on track to assume the presidency of the NJSBA in 2010. A member of the NJSBA for 29 years, he is the founding chair of the dispute…
