Category: news/the_princeton_packet
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State imposes new disclosure rules on hospital infections
Monitoring program already in effect at University Medical Center at Princeton By Greg Forester, Staff Writer When measures spelled out by legislation requiring the disclosure of hospital-acquired infection rates go into effect over the next two years, the University Medical Center at Princeton says it will be well equipped to deal with the new system.…
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NJ Transit seeks public input on resuming West Trenton Line rail service
Montgomery station under consideration By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer NJ Transit is seeking public comments on a proposal to restore passenger rail service on the West Trenton Line that would run through Mercer and Somerset counties. The proposed 27-mile service would link the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) West Trenton Station in Ewing to NJ…
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Panel to study Firestone Library renovation
Ten-year phased program seen beginning in the fall of 2009 A Princeton University faculty steering committee has been formed to take the next step in the process of planning for a comprehensive renovation of Firestone Library, which is expected to begin in the fall of 2009. The committee, chaired by Provost Christopher Eisgruber, will spend…
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Skillman Village master plan is receiving an update
A painted "no-demo" designation marks the door of this abandoned building at the former North Princeton Developmental Center. Staff photo by Frank Wojciechowski
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Ticked off by ticket, state assemblyman calls for more parking
Parking lots for permit-holding commuters and day-trippers at the Princeton Junction train station this week. Staff photo by Frank Wojciechowski
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Closed-session subject: release of closed-session minutes
Borough Council again debates disclosure of talks with Nassau HKT By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer Fittingly, Princeton Borough Council used a closed session Tuesday to discuss a potential policy that would govern the release of closed session minutes, according to Borough Administrator Bob Bruschi. Nevertheless, Borough Mayor Mildred Trotman said the policy is scheduled to…
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Montgomery Democrats savor Township Committee sweep
Montgomery’s winning Democratic committee team celebrate at the municipal building on Tuesday night. From left are Brad Fay, Mike Joye and Louise Wilson. Staff photo by Frank Wojciechowski
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Princeton Township mayor casts doubt on library parking fee talks
Marchand says borough and library should be negotiating, not the township By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer Princeton Township Mayor Phyllis Marchand on Tuesday cast doubt on the eventual outcome of new municipal negotiations to restore the Princeton Public library parking subsidy, telling a meeting of library trustees that the township should not even be participating.…
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PHS students tell of life ‘Through Our Eyes’
Monologues raise troubling issues faced by young people By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer On Sunday, Princeton’s youth had a chance to tell it like it is. At the event they named and helped to organize — “Through Our Eyes: A Youth Forum” — students predominantly from Princeton High School gathered to deliver monologues about “the…
