Category: news/the_princeton_packet
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Township-borough rift on financing goes public
Councilman claims borough is owed ‘millions’ on pump station; township administrator issues rebuttal By Nick NorlenSpecial Writer The retirement of debt service for a sewage pumping station has become a persistent point of contention between the Borough of Princeton and Princeton Township, according officials of both municipalities. The pumping station on Mount Lucas Road was…
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Mastering their p’s, q’s and Rx’s
Montgomery High School teachers Karen Stalowski and Chris Resch collaborate in a lab exercise in the high school media center on Tuesday morning. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski
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After years of delay, hotel project may go ahead in West Windsor
Six-story, 160 room project targeted for site off Route 1 and Meadow Road By Greg ForesterSpecial Writer WEST WINDSOR — The township moved closer to bringing a significant commercial ratable onto the tax rolls Wednesday night, giving a thumbs up to a developer’s plans for the township-required safety features of an access road of a…
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Study says new hospital site meets redevelopment criteria
Plainsboro would gain more control over University Medical Center at Princeton proposal By Greg ForesterStaff Writer PLAINSBORO The Planning Board could officially recommend the township designate the future site of the University Medical Center at Princeton as an area in need of redevelopment as early as Monday after a township-commissioned report about the site…
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Princeton Borough expects response from downtown developer
Council hopes to wrap up negotiations next week By Nick NorelnSpecial Writer The Princeton Borough Council expects a response from downtown developer Nassau HKT to its proposal to wrap up Phase 1 negotiations some time next week, but council members are split on whether Nassau HKT’s latest pitch will result in the best deal for…
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Princeton Township gives reluctant OK to bow hunters
Committeeman claims a case of ‘blackmail’ by state agency By Nick NorlenStaff Writer After likening the contract to “blackmail” and “being held hostage,” the Princeton Township Committee voted reluctantly but unanimously to allow United Bow Hunters to take part in its deer management program for the upcoming season. Citing “staunch support” for the program as…
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Second administrator charged in Rider case is arraigned
Director of Greek Life and pledge master plead not guilty in case involving student’s death from alcohol poisoning By Lea KahnThe Packet Group TRENTON The last of the five Rider University administrators and students who have been charged with aggravated hazing were arraigned Thursday before Mercer County state Superior Court Judge Andrew Smithson. Ada…
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New rules for signs in West Windsor on horizon
Policy would range from business signs to the temporary signs posted on roads By Greg ForesterStaff Writer WEST WINDSOR — Business owners may soon be required to ensure their business signage adheres to certain styles and principles, depending on their location within West Windsor, according to information presented by township professionals to the Planning Board…
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She’s the newest officer in the line of duty in Princeton
Jennifer Lacovara is the newest police officer, and the sixth female, on the Princeton Township force.
