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PRINCETON: Township amends drinking violation penalities
By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer Teens in Princeton could be sentenced to perform community service if caught drinking or in possession of alcohol, according to an ordinance introduced by the Township Committee on Monday night. The proposed ordinance would update the township’s code on drinking in public and disorderly conduct. The township worked with its…
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HOPEWELL: Foundation is legacy of Haiti quake victim
By John Tredrea, The Packet Group The parents of the late Christine Gianacaci, who died at age 22 in the Haiti earthquake Jan. 12 while working to help those in dire need, have started a foundation in her name: Christine’s Hope For Kids. ”It’s our obligation to do this,” said John Gianacaci last week. “We…
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PRINCETON: Communiversity 2010: Wow!
Phil McAuliffe Gregor Shubert, kneeling, and Nick Hybel serve up some al fresco Shakespeare Company to passing crowds on Nassau Street.
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PRINCETON: Immigrant workers welcome ID card program
By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer PRINCETON — A community photo-identification card soon may be available to immigrant workers and other Princeton residents following a positive reception given to the concept by municipal officials and the police chiefs of both Princeton Township and Princeton Borough. The photo IDs would be issued by the Princeton-based Latin American…
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West Windsor: Fate of WW-P building jobs rests on board vote
By John Saccenti, Staff Writer Operations Foreman Curtis Meissner has been with the West Windsor-Plainsboro school district since 1990. Before that, his father worked in the maintenance department from 1972 to 1982, and his brother, who began with the district in 1976, retired last year. During his time at Millstone River School, a building he…
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PRINCETON: Bedbug tenant sees no sign of relief
By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer A Princeton Borough councilman has joined residents of 205 Nassau St. in expressing frustration at the lack of progress in addressing a bedbug infestation at the rental property in downtown Princeton owned by Sanford “Sandy” Zeitler. ”It’s time we focused more resources on the problem,” said Borough Councilman Roger Martindell…
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PRINCETON: Library trustees hear impact of state aid cuts
By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer The news from the state has not been encouraging for public libraries since Gov. Chris Christie announced drastic cuts in state aid to libraries as part of his overall cuts in state aid, Princeton Public Library Executive Director Leslie Burger told the library’s board of trustees. ”It’s pretty volatile right…
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PRINCETON: Earth Day events extend into weekend
By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer Although Earth Day may have come and gone on Thursday, area residents can still commemorate the planet at a variety of free events this weekend. The Whole Earth Center’s “WECstock” commemoration of both Earth Day and its own founding 40 years ago will continue today and Saturday at the natural…
