Category: news/the_princeton_packet
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PRINCETON: Two businesses to open pizza place
By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer The owners of Hoagie Haven and George’s Roasters and Ribs are baking up a new business idea to form a new eatery at the former Old World Pizza site on Nassau Street. Costa Maltabes, one of the three owners of Hoagie Haven with his brothers Niko and Mike, are in…
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WEST WINDSOR: Residents briefed on Windsor Plaza development
By Charley Falkenburg, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR Representatives from Cyzner Properties made a special visit to the West Windsor library on Wednesday to update residents on the design and possible tenants for the Windsor Plaza development on Princeton-Hightstown Road. Nearly two years ago, the Somerset-based developer bought the 59,000 square feet of space, where…
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MONTGOMERY: Common core standards discussed
By Charley Falkenburg, Staff Writer MONTGOMERY The revised Common Core Curriculum Standards for education have raised the bar for schools around the country and the Montgomery Board of Education discussed how its own staff and students must adapt at the May 8 meeting. The Common Core Standards were developed by the country’s governors and…
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PRINCETON: YWCA to hold May 20 celebration in memory of longtime teacher
The YWCA Princeton will have a memorial celebration for Patti Preston, its longtime Nursery School director/teacher who died earlier this year. ”Miss Patti” was the school’s director of early childhood education and taught hundreds of local children during her 23 years at the YWCA Princeton. Current and past students, their families, colleagues, and acquaintances are…
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PRINCETON: Two township officers riding in Police Unity Tour
By staff report A police officer never forgets a fallen brother, and this year two Princeton Township officers are participating in a charity bike ride to honor two officers who died more than 46 years ago. The memory of Princeton Township officer Billie Ellis will be honored by Sgt. Geoff Maurer, who is riding in…
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PHS PERSPECTIVE: Students upset about use of breathalyzer at prom
By Byrne Fahey and Pia Chakravarty In October, the Princeton High School administration cancelled the school’s annual Homecoming dance. In January, seven PHS students were suspended for alcohol use prior to and at cotillion. On May 24, students attending prom will use a breathalyzer on their way in the door. The PRS Board of Education…
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BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS: Last minute Mother’s Day ideas
By Bradley Koltz Still looking for something special for Mom this Mother’s Day? Celebrate Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, with Grammy Award-winning R&B singer-songwriter Brian McKnight in an intimate, solo-acoustic performance at The State Theatre in New Brunswick. For tickets and more information call the theater at 732-246-7469 or visit them online at www.statetheatrenj.org. Celebrate…
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PRINCETON: Womanspace bestows annual award to Stacey Patton
By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer A Lawrenceville School alumna and distinguished journalist was honored by Womanspace for her contributions in increasing awareness about child abuse and work for abused and foster children. The 18th annual Barbara Boggs Sigmund Award was bestowed upon Dr. Stacey Patton on May 9 at a dinner with more than 300…
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MONTGOMERY: Beware water-soaked ‘assassins’
By Charley Falkenburg, Staff Writer MONTGOMERY — It’s springtime, which means the Montgomery High School “Senior Assassins” are out in full force — armed with water guns and ready to squirt, spray and drench their rivals. Every spring, participating high school seniors assemble into different teams of “assassins” where competing groups chase and hunt down…
