Category: news/the_princeton_packet
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Princeton political parties split on approach to primaries
By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer The difference of their respective politics aside, Democratic and Republican groups in Princeton are approaching the coming New Jersey presidential primaries with greatly different strategies. The Princeton Community Democratic Organization held its second straw poll of its membership on Sunday as it gears up to take its official endorsement vote…
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Princeton couple killed in pedestrian accident in Pemberton
By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer A recently married couple from Princeton Borough was killed after being struck by a car while crossing Route 206 in Pemberton Township on Wednesday, police said. Oscar Manuel Ramos Cortez, 27, was pronounced dead at the scene, and Silvia Mejia Deolores, 19, was transported by helicopter to Cooper Trauma Center…
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Congo’s Law opponents lead in calls to local Assemblyman
By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer Though Congo’s owners have said thousands are contacting the governor to support the dog and the bill that bears his name, one local Assemblyman said the majority of the feedback directed to his office has been from those opposed to the bill. According to the office of state Assemblyman Reed…
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Corzine school aid proposal has little to offer Princeton
By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer Local officials have mixed reactions to Gov. Jon Corzine’s new school funding formula, with Montgomery, West Windsor and Plainsboro officials favoring the proposed increases for their districts and Princeton Regional School District Superintendent Judy Wilson expressing displeasure with the district’s receipt of only the minimum increase in state aid, under…
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Eyesore gas station in West Windsor to finally get its makeover
The run-down Valero gasoline station at Princeton-Hightstown Road and Alexander Road in West Windsor. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski
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Princeton Borough stormwater rules adopted amid reservations
By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer Despite concerns from one council member that the requirements of a new stormwater management ordinance will unfairly lump homeowners with developers, Princeton Borough Council voted to adopt it Tuesday. According to the ordinance document, its purpose is “to establish minimum stormwater management requirements for proposed Major Developments in order to…
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POLICE BLOTTER, Dec. 14
Princeton Borough Thomas Kynkal, 33, of Plainsboro was charged with driving while intoxicated 1:28 a.m. Sunday following a motor vehicle stop on Washington Road, police said. He was transported to police headquarters, processed and released on his own recognizance. Maria Cubillo, 30, of Trenton, was charged with exhibiting a false government document at 9:50 a.m.…
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Three-library storage facility expansion nears completion in Plainsboro
By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer PLAINSBORO — Work is nearing completion on an addition to a major book storage facility on the Princeton Forrestal campus that is used by Princeton University Library and two New York libraries. The fifth module of the Research Collection and Preservation Consortium is a shared project of Princeton University with…
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Federal grant to restore Griggstown bridgetender’s residence
The bridgetender who operated the swing bridge over the Delaware & Raritan Canal in Griggstown resided in this two-story stone house which will now be restored and used as a visitor’s center. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski
