Category: news/the_princeton_packet
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PRINCETON: Spadea running to fill Biondi seat
By Gene Robbins, Packet Publications Princeton Township resident Bill Spadea has tossed his hat into the ring for the vacant New Jersey Assembly seat in the newly redrawn 16th Legislative District. He will be one of an unknown number of candidates who will compete, probably in late January, in a special convention of Republican leaders…
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PRINCETON: Battlefield hearing continued
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer The opening salvo in the second Battle of Princeton this time, over the construction of housing on land that historic preservationists say is part of the Revolutionary War battlefield was fired last week at the Princeton Regional Planning Board. The Institute for Advanced Study, which is seeking preliminary…
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WEST WINDSOR: Seeing the lights and fireworks too
By Heather Niccoli, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR There were no weather problems to stop residents of West Windsor from attending the annual community tree lighting ceremony this year. ”This is probably one of the best turnouts that we have had because of the weather,” said Ken Jacobs, manager of West Windsor Recreational Parks on…
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PRINCETON: Nominations sought for sustainability awards
Sustainable Princeton and the Princeton Environmental Commission invite every Princeton resident to nominate an individual or institution for the 2011 Sustainable Princeton Leadership awards. The nominations should be of people, organizations or businesses that preserve and improve Princeton’s natural, social or economic environment. Submissions are due Dec. 20. Nomination criteria can be found on the…
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WEST WINDSOR: Court rejects lawsuit appeal by councilman
By Heather Niccoli, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR The Appellate Division of the state Superior Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by Councilman Charles Morgan against Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh on Dec. 2. The three-judge panel reviewed Mr. Morgan’s appeal of an earlier court decision and dismissed the litigation lawsuit, which was filed on Oct. 13. ”Hopefully…
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HEALTH MATTERS: Prenatal screenings can help couples rest easier
By Robert Debbs Will our baby be healthy? It is a question that often keeps expectant couples awake at night. However, with the increasing availability of advanced prenatal screenings, couples have a variety of options to help put their minds at ease. In fact, University Medical Center at Princeton’s Maternal Fetal Medicine Department is now…
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PHS PERSPECTIVE: The technological benefits of powering up
By Margo Budline Since Sept. 9 of this year, students and parents alike have passed the bright blue and green sign reading “Power Up!” on the corner of Chestnut and Houghton streets. However, the meaning of these words has been elusive to many in the school, as is the impact that it will have in…
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PRINCETON: Santa and Snowy make appearance
By Heather Niccoli, Staff Writer Santa and Snowy the Snowman were in town at The Princeton Shopping Center on Dec. 3, with a packed crowd of parents and kids stopping by to see the duo. And the two showed up in style arriving on a fire engine that was driven by the Princeton Fire…
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MONTGOMERY: Mayor Caliguire to become a freeholder
By Heather Niccoli, Staff Writer MONTGOMERY Mayor Mark Caliguire was selected to be a freeholder at the Tuesday night Somerset County Republican leaders meeting. He was selected to fill the remainder of the term of Jack Ciattarelli of Hillsborough, who left the seat last week to fill out the term of Assemblyman Peter Biondi…
