Category: news/the_princeton_packet
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PRINCETON: Momo group to add two local eateries
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Terra Momo Restaurant Group will operate a café and a full service restaurant as part of Princeton University’s arts and transit project, the school announced Monday. The decision allows the family-owned business to expand its footprint in the region, already operating the highly regarded Eno Terra in Kingston and…
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POLICE BLOTTER: March 26
Princeton A business in the 300 block of Nassau Street reported an attempted burglary took place sometime between March 17 and March 18 during the time the business was closed. The victim said someone had tried to break into the store by forcing up the rear door, but were unable to gain access. An employee…
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PRINCETON: Officials, governor disagree on numbers
Gov. Chris Christie talks to passersby outside the Princeton Soup & Sandwich Co. in Palmer Square during a stop in town on Friday, March 22. Shop owner Lisa Ruddy said the visit was a complete surprise. “There was a line out the door and we looked up and said, “Is that him?” She did not…
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PRINCETON: Search begins for new schools leader
Judith Wilson resigns superintendent’s post By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Princeton Superintendent of Schools Judith A. Wilson, facing a pay cut of more than $50,000 if she stays beyond her current contract, will retire from the district at the end of December. Ms. Wilson, speaking after Thursday’s Board of Education meeting, said she made…
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PRINCETON: Town, cop settle lawsuit
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Princeton will have to foot less than half the $87,500 settlement that a Princeton police officer received to end his whistle-blower lawsuit. Administrator Robert W. Bruschi said Monday that the municipality’s portion comes out to $33,500, based on an arrangement with its insurance carrier to pay the first $20,000…
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PRINCETON: ‘Balanced’ school budget includes tax increase
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer The Princeton Board of Education on Thursday adopted an $84.24 million budget for fiscal 2014 that raises school taxes on average by a little less than $149. During the school board meeting, Superintendent of Schools Judith A. Wilson delivered a budget presentation in which she explained that the spending…
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WEST WINDSOR: Twin ‘W’ to the rescue of Sandy Hook
By Charley Falkenburg, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR For the first time in almost 40 years, Sandy Hook will have its own ambulance, thanks to the Twin “W” first aid squad. The Twin “W” just donated its spare ambulance to the local emergency crew in Sandy Hook one of the many Jersey Shore communities…
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MONTGOMERY: Cheerleaders win committee’s praise
By Charley Falkenburg, Staff Writer MONTGOMERY — Usually the varsity cheerleaders at Montgomery High School spend much of their time encouraging their football team, emboldening their classmates and trying their best to incite inspiration throughout their community. But on March 21, the tables turned and it was their turn to receive the cheering and praise…
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