Category: news/the_princeton_packet
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PRINCETON: Task force has busy agenda
By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer The Transition Task Force moved through a packed agenda on Feb. 22, hearing subcommittee reports and having discussions on multiple issues. The group also approved up to $100,000 in expenditures for an attorney and a consultant and talked about a moratorium on hiring. ”We feel at this point the governing…
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PRINCETON: A tenant signs Lahiere’s lease
By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer A lease has been signed for the Lahiere’s building to an undisclosed tenant. ”The tenant will be making announcements when the time is right for them,” said Jeffrey Siegel, president of ML-7, the real estate firm that bought the building in October 2010. He declined to give any further details…
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WEST WINDSOR: Police add Nixle to communications
By Charley Falkenburg, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR The West Windsor Police Department recently added Nixle, another communications service, to the Operation Lighthouse Initiative, which was approved by Chief Joseph M. Pica Jr. The police are now using Nixle, along with Facebook and Twitter to send information directly to residents no matter the conditions or…
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PRINCETON: Housing Authority elects officers, members
By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer The Housing Authority of the Borough of Princeton (HABOP) elected officers, met with its new board this week and discussed a recent visit from the commissioner of the Housing Authority of Philadelphia. The first order of business was the election of officers. Leighton Newlin and Henry Pennel were re-elected chair…
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PLAINSBORO: Plainsboro man charged in road rage incident
By Charley Falkenburg, Staff Writer PLAINSBORO William J. Enoch, 32, of Plainsboro, was charged with terroristic threats, impersonating a law enforcement officer, hindering and driving while intoxicated after police responded to Municipal Drive for a reported road rage incident on Feb. 20 at 8:54 p.m. The victim had dialed 911 when Mr. Enoch started…
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PRINCETON: Local Cub Scout really popping
Cub Scout Elian Rubin, a member of Princeton Pack 43 since first grade, sold $4,676.80 worth of popcorn, making him the top-selling Cub Scout in Central and Southern New Jersey and the second highest in the state. With his leadership, the boys in Pack 43 raised enough money to upgrade their Pinewood Derby equipment, benefiting…
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PHS PERSPECTIVE: Improv troupe: They Just Wing It
By Jinwoo Chong and Tiffany Wang Walk down any hallway at Princeton High School during the daily break period, and one can come across most anything while peering through the classroom door windows: students eating lunch, students on the swim team discussing a new practice schedule, students practicing a new routine for the dance club.…
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PHS PERSPECTIVE: A new tradition at the school?
By Rachel Wanat In the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, the students of Princeton High School were subject to outbursts of serenading. You could be walking down the hall or in the cafeteria when you would hear it start. The source: Princeton High School’s only co-ed a cappella group, Around 8. The reason for…
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PRINCETON: Spadea ends bid for Assembly
By Charles W. Kim, Packet Publications Princeton resident Bill Spadea is out of the 16th Legislative District race. ”It’s important that I share with you the decision not to remain a candidate going forward,” the potential Republican primary candidate said in a Feb. 15 email to supporters. “Although I’m confident in our message and the…
