Category: news/the_princeton_packet
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PRINCETON: Schools set budget workshop on Feb. 17
The Board of Education for Princeton Regional Schools will host a public budget workshop for on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the 2011-2012 budget. Among the suggestions being considered are ideas for energy savings and more shared services, said Judy Wilson, superintendent. “All ideas are on the…
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MONTGOMERY: 3.5 percent appropriations hike is OK’d in Montgomery
By Stephanie Vaccaro, Staff Writer The Montgomery Township Committee passed an ordinance at its meeting Feb. 3 to increase appropriations for 2011 by 3.5 percent, which amounts to $622,326. ”Montgomery historically has adopted that ordinance to allow it to go to 3.5 percent,” said Donato Nieman, township administrator. ”The overall municipal budget as proposed is…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: Bracken named president of New Jersey Chamber
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce has named Thomas A. Bracken of Skillman its new president. Bracken has 40 years of experience in the banking and financial services industry, serving most recently as president of TriState Capital Bank’s New Jersey operation, located in Princeton. Bracken is a former chairman of the New Jersey Chamber of…
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PRINCETON: Council closes session on arts district
By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer Residents hoping to get an update from the borough on the failed Arts and Transit district proposed by Princeton University at Tuesday night’s council meeting were sorely disappointed because officials offered no comment, citing “negotiations.” When called to task by Chip Crider, a borough resident, Mayor Mildred Trotman said, “There…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: Woman pleads not guilty to murder by poison charge
Phil McAuliffe Tianle Li of Monroe with her attorney as she appeared in state Superior Court Wednesday in New Brunswick. Staff photo by Phil McAuliffe
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PRINCETON: Bill Zeller, Grad student dies in suicide try
By Allison Musante, Staff Writer Princeton University is mourning the loss of Bill Zeller, a 27-year-old graduate student, who died Jan. 5 as a result of injuries sustained in a suicide attempt. ”Whenever the university community loses a member of family we mourn that death,” said university spokesperson Cass Cliatt. “It’s a reminder to all…
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PRINCETON: Sustainable Princeton announces leadership awards
Sustainable Princeton and the Princeton Environmental Commission have announced the 2010 Sustainable Princeton Leadership Awards. The awards are presented to individuals, businesses, nonprofits and municipalities that are making great strides to preserve and improve Princeton’s natural, social or economic environment. The awardees will be honored by Princeton Borough Mayor Mildred Trotman and Princeton Township Mayor…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: Slip slidin’ away
Bill Forrest of Philadelphia holds the Oyster Bowl trophy after winning the men’s competi´tion for the second year in a row. Photo by Alice Su
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NEWS BRIEFS: Tuesday, Feb. 8
Princeton Future focuses on Witherspoon Princeton Future will be examining the possibilities for the Witherspoon North neighborhood at their meeting on Saturday morning at 9 a.m. in the community room at the Princeton Public Library. This meeting is the fourth in the “designing your town” series and will focus on the balance between the needs…
