Category: news/the_princeton_packet
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PRINCETON: Future uncertain for former Valley Road School
By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer With Princeton Township and the Princeton Regional School District unwilling to invest in its restoration, the Witherspoon Street portion of Princeton Regional Schools’ Valley Road complex faces an uncertain future. Township Mayor Bernie Miller said Wednesday that the township has no interest in restoring the former Valley Road School building,…
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PRINCETON: Nonprofit counsels small business aspirants
By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer PRINCETON — The greater Princeton area has many resources for would-be entrepreneurs with business concepts and some capital. But Isles Inc., a Trenton-based nonprofit, works with people of lesser means trying to find their own path to economic self-reliance. Since 2006, Isles has run seminars and provided services for low-income…
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PRINCETON: Merchants briefed on shoplifting tricks
By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer PRINCETON — When it comes to shoplifters, if something doesn’t look right, odds are it’s not, borough police told a group of merchants this week. Detectives R.T. Allie and Adam Basatemur from the Princeton Borough Police Department gave a presentation at the Princeton Merchants meeting Tuesday night, updating them on…
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PLAINSBORO: Officials welcome new medical office building
By John Saccenti, Staff Writer PLAINSBORO — Township officials say a new medical facility in Plainsboro Village will help business in the center. Township Planner Ronald Yake said Sharbell Inc. expects to break ground and begin site work on a new foundation of two three-story buildings by the end of the year. He said the…
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PRINCETON: Climate Action Day set for Saturday
Sustainable Princeton, a community initiative of Princeton Borough and Township to develop and implement a strategic sustainability plan for the Princetons, is inviting the public to participate in the 350 International Climate Action Day on Saturday. The event, from noon to 4 p.m. in the community room of the Princeton Public Library, is designed to…
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WEST WINDSOR: Facelift for WW Plaza awaits Acme replacement
By John Saccenti, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR — The West Windsor Plaza Station, the former home of the Acme supermarket, may be getting a facelift. But not before a new anchor store can be found to replace the Acme, which moved out in the spring, according to David Marconi, of Silbert Realty Management Co. Inc…
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WEST WINDSOR: Council candidates meet in debate
By John Saccenti, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR — Candidates for Township Council say they want to work on improving the business climate on Route 571 and find ways to keep municipal taxes stable while increasing services. The candidates, incumbent Diane Ciccone and challenger Andre Hersh, are vying for the final year of a seat formerly…
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POLICE BLOTTER: Princeton, W.Windsor, Montgomery, Plainsboro
Princeton Borough Following a motor vehicle stop on Bayard Lane at 7:39 p.m. on Oct. 15, Igor Naskalov, 48, of Princeton was arrested for driving while intoxicated. Mr. Naskalov was charged with DWI and refusal to submit to breath tests. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released later in the…
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PRINCETON: A discussion of ‘what-if’ by Princeton Future
By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer A host of local officials, architects and area residents gathered over coffee Saturday morning to ask “What if?” when it comes to the future of Princeton. Participants in the session, held at the Princeton Public Library, were asked to explore how to combine development with the preservation of the character…
