Category: news/the_princeton_packet
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PRINCETON: University center gains approval
By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer Another Princeton University proposal passed through the Planning Board last week, making for three major expansion projects. The Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment received unanimous approval from the board on Thursday night with two conditions. The building will be located on a four-acre site on a 12-acre parcel…
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MONTGOMERY: Two candidates seeking Township Committee seat
By Stephanie Vaccaro, Staff WRiter MONTGOMERY Republican Rich Smith and Democrat Mark Petraske are running for the single open seat on the Montgomery Township Committee in November’s elections. Despite their opposing party affiliations, both candidates feel strongly about public service. ”I have always been the kind of person to jump in and help and…
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WEST WINDSOR: Leased farm land rate to increase 20 percent
By Allison Musante, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR For the first time in a decade, the township is seeking to raise the rate of leasing land to local farmers. With the support of the township Agricultural Advisory Committee, the Division of Land Use recommends renewing the four farmers’ leases for another five years and raising…
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PRINCETON AREA: Police blotter
Princeton Borough Kimberly Greenfield, 23, of Lawrenceville, was charged with driving while intoxicated. At 11:53 p.m. on April 7, police stopped Ms. Greenfield at Nassau Street. Police determined she was intoxicated and arrested her. She was later released, pending court. * * * Kimyada Smith, 25, of Philadelphia, was charged with forgery, criminal simulation and…
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WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO: $10,000 raised to save Outdoor Education
By Allison Musante, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO Thanks to combined efforts across the West Windsor-Plainsboro school district, this year’s class of sixth graders will be participating in the Outdoor Education program. The WW-P Education Foundation recently announced that it raised $10,000 to save the program, a casualty of the district’s 2010-2011 budget. For more…
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PRINCETON: Argument ensues over reval process results
By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer Fireworks erupted after the Princeton Joint Revaluation Study Commission presented its findings to Township Committee Monday night. Even with the citizen’s review, some people are still not satisfied with the outcome. Princeton Fair Tax is a group of citizens that is challenging the revaluation done in 2010, saying systematic flaws…
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WEST WINDSOR: Lawyer questioning vote on animal control officer
By Allison Musante, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR An attorney representing animal control officer Bettina Roed has submitted a legal notice to the Township Council and township attorney, asking the council to revoke or take a new vote on the resolution for shared animal control service. In the letter, Trenton-based attorney Walter Bliss, Jr., writes…
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WEST WINDSOR: Morgan says he’s taking new action against mayor
WEST WINDSOR In a continuing legal fight with Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh, Councilman Charles Morgan says he plans to file a motion in the Superior Court Appellate Division and pursue a second lawsuit raising the same issues. In February, Superior Court Judge Douglas Hurd ruled in favor of Mayor Hsueh and dismissed all claims against…
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PRINCETON: School board candidates focus on special ed
By Stephanie Vaccaro, Staff Writer The only time the three candidates running for the three open seats on the school board for Princeton Regional Schools will meet prior to the election was at candidates’ night, held by the Special Education PTO Monday evening. The questions and answers centered on issues relating to special education in…
