Category: news/the_princeton_packet

  • PRINCETON: Dudeck still absent from the office

    By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer    Princeton officials said this week that there are “no plans” to place Police Chief David J. Dudeck on administrative leave even as the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office reviews allegations of administrative misconduct against him.    Administrator Robert W. Bruschi said in emails that Chief Dudeck has been out of the…

  • PRINCETON: University: Lots of inquiries on free houses

    By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer    Princeton University said it has received inquiries from as far as California and Haiti about seven 19th century houses on Alexander Street the school is giving away to anyone willing to relocate them.    The school said Thursday that it had no final commitments “at this time” from anyone ahead…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Board of Education OKs $162 million budget

    By Charley Falkenburg, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR – The Board of Education on March 5 unanimously approved a tentative $162.4 million total budget, which includes a flat tax levy for the 2013-2014 fiscal year.    The district has yet to determine the school tax rate for West Windsor and Plainsboro property owners because it is waiting…

  • PRINCETON: Board rejects former Valley Road School proposal

    By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer    The Princeton Board of Education voted, 9-1, Tuesday to reject a proposal from a group led by former Mayor Richard Woodbridge and others to turn the former Valley Road School into a community center.    The school board cited a litany of reasons for its decision, outlined in a lengthy…

  • WEST WINDSOR: DOT proposal criticized at meeting

    By Charley Falkenburg, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — Quick fix, $40 million Band-Aid and Pilot Program 2.0 — these are some of the monikers used on March 4 to describe the state Department of Transportation’s (DOT) latest attempt to address traffic congestion on Route 1.    Two recent forums on the DOT’s concept revealed the general…

  • BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS: Princeton Farmers Market, congratulations

    By Bradley Koltz    I checked out the Princeton Farmers Market last month, which for the winter is held once a month in the warm and dry community room at the Princeton Library.    More than a dozen local farmers, crafters and foodies were showcasing, and offering everything from amazing cheesecakes to fresh eggs to beautiful floral…

  • PRINCETON: School board rejects Valley Road community center plan

    By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer    The Princeton Board of Education on Tuesday rejected a proposal from a group led by former Mayor Richard Woodbridge and others to turn the Valley Road School into a community center.    The school board cited a litany of reasons for its decision, outlined in a lengthy resolution that board…

  • PRINCETON: New budget expected to be down $4 million

    By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer    A roughly $60 million municipal budget is on track to be introduced early next month, the first spending plan for the consolidated Princeton.    The town is due to spend about $4 million less than what the borough and the township spent combined in 2013.    Mayor Liz Lempert said officials…

  • PRINCETON: Police Chief matter in hands of prosecutor

    By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer    A personnel matter involving Princeton police Chief David J. Dudeck has been turned over to the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office, the town said Monday.    Officials have been adamant about not commenting on the substance of the allegations against the chief, despite leaks from police officers to various news outlets…