Category: news/the_princeton_packet
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IRENE: Rail services restored on Northeast Corridor
NJ TRANSIT restored rail service Wednesday morning on the Northeast Corridor from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Station, following a service suspension on a portion of the line between Trenton and New Brunswick due to damage caused by earlier flooding. After being given the all clear from Amtrak to run test trains Tuesday…
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PRINCETON: Rescuer to be laid to rest Wednesday
By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer Emergency Medical Technician Michael Kenwood, 39, the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad (PFARS) member who died from injuries sustained during an attempted swift water rescue at an abandoned car in the western section of Princeton Township on Sunday, will be laid to rest Wednesday afternoon. Services are planned for…
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PLAINSBORO: Sewer plant offering limited service
By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer PLAINSBORO Area residents may begin to use appliances sparingly that drain water, such as washing machines, in areas serviced by the Princeton Meadows Wastewater Treatment Plant here. Plant owner United Water is currently restoring power to its wastewater treatment plant. The power was lost during Hurricane Irene in addition…
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IRENE: WEST WINDSOR: Flooding, but no major damage
The tunnel at the Princeton Junction train station on Sunday. Photo courtesy of West Windsor PD
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IRENE: CENTRAL JERSEY: Hurricane leaves flood, fatality
Residents cope with detours, loss of power The hum of chain saws and other power tools filled the Monday morning air as area residents continued to clean up from the damage inflicted by Hurricane Irene over the weekend. Even with trees and limbs down all over the area, residents are counting their blessings that the…
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PRINCETON: Storm forces university to close
Because of power outages and road closures in the wake of Hurricane Irene, Princeton University was closed except for critical and essential staff on Monday. Many campus facilities have been closed to ensure the safety and security of individuals on campus. Faculty, staff and students who do not have critical functions on campus have been…
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IRENE: PRINCETON: Rescuer dies from Sunday’s injuries
By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer A member of the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad (PFARS) has died from injuries sustained during an attempted swift water rescue at an abandoned car in the western section of Princeton Township. Emergency Medical Technician Michael Kenwood, 39, had been dispatched to report of a stranded motor vehicle near…
