Category: news/the_princeton_packet
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PRINCETON: School budget sails through
The Princeton Regional Schools Board of Education’s budget, which set the local tax levy at $62,190,302, passed in the township, 916-235. In the borough, it passed 308-15, bringing the total 1,224 to 350. ”We are delighted for our students and grateful to our community,” said Superintendent Judy Wilson. “While this is a very conservative budget,…
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PRINCETON: Police would be merged under consolidation
By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer More than 10 percent, or nine officers, would eventually be eliminated from the police department if consolidation is approved by voters in November. The reduction would come through attrition and retirements, not job cuts, over a five-year span, said Bill Metro, head of the police subcommittee of the Joint Shared…
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MONTGOMERY: Administrators accept contract, concessions
By Stephanie Vaccaro, Staff Writer MONTGOMERY In a recognition of economically challenging times, administrators in Montgomery schools have agreed to concessions in their three-year contract. The Board of Education for Montgomery schools approved the agreement at its meeting on Tuesday. The 25 administrators, a group including principals, vice principals, supervisors and curriculum directors, have…
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PLAINSBORO: Student to help women in India
PLAINSBORO High School North senior Aneesha Raghunathan knew she had to act after witnessing the appalling conditions of sweatshops during a family vacation to India in 2009. Instead of standing idly by while women her age sewed garments in a crowded and dirty workspace, Ms. Raghunathan formed Hope Line, an international nonprofit fashion company…
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PRINCETON: Focus groups mostly favor consolidation
Consolidation is generally supported in the Princetons, according to focus groups held by the Joint Shared Services Consolidation Commission (JSSCC). Consolidation was the first choice of the focus groups over shared services. The study found people generally supported consolidation with 15 of the 24 people surveyed favoring or 6 of the 24 that are leaning…
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PRINCETON: Election results
Princeton Board of Ed Results The results are in for Wednesday’s election. The Princeton Regional Schools Board of Education’s budget, which set the local tax levy at $62,190,302, passed in the township — 916 to 235. In the borough, it passed 308 to 115, bringing the total 1,224 to 350. As expected, the three open…
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MONTGOMERY: Election results
Montgomery Board of Ed Results The results are in for Wednesday’s election. The Montgomery Township Board of Education’s $77.7 million budget passed — 1,346 to 911. To fill the three open seats, voters selected: Annie Michaelson, Christine Abrahams and incumbent Arun Rimal. The winners will assume their roles immediately. The organizing meeting for the board…
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WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO: Election results
The 2011-2012 budget for the West Windsor-Plainsboro School District has been defeated. The budget received a total of 1,513 votes in favor and 1,601 votes against. In West Windsor, 992 people voted in favor and 1,120 people voted against. In Plainsboro, 521 people voted in favor and 481 people voted against. Dana Krug and the…
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PLAINSBORO: Firefighters ice cream night on Wednesday
PLAINSBORO – Plainsboro firefighters and firefighters from surrounding communities will participate in the Baskin-Robbins 31 Cent Scoop Night to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation on Wednesday, April 27, from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Plainsboro Plaza Shopping Center, 10 Schalks Crossing Road. During the event, the price of small scoops of ice cream…
