Category: news/the_princeton_packet
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PRINCETON: Retiring teacher takes some history with her
By Greg Forester, Staff Writer A teacher with decades of teaching experience and a long family history of serving the Princeton Regional School District has announced her plan to retire in July, ending 39 years of employment in the district’s high-performing schools. Joyce Sinkler Robinson’s retirement announcement coincides with a series of 50th anniversary celebrations…
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STATE: Christie leading Lonegan as GOP primary approaches
By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer Former U.S. Attorney Chris Christie appears to have a substantial lead over former Bogota Mayor Steve Lonegan as the Republican New Jersey gubernatorial primary election approaches, but many factors will shape the outcome of the election and the subsequent challenge to Gov. Jon Corzine in the general election, say several…
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PRINCETON: Smoyer Park turf plan is opposed
By Greg Forester, Staff Writer Plans to install synthetic turf on a 70,000-square-foot area of Barbara Smoyer Park in Princeton Township have attracted opposition from residents who say the rubber-based turf will create health and environmental hazards. The opponents, who have circulated petitions and lobbied local officials in an attempt to kill the project, are…
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PRINCETON: Health ended councilwoman’s reelection bid
By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer A good politician learns to see opportunity where others don’t. And, sometimes, to see when discretion is the better part of valor. That moment came last month for Princeton Borough Councilwoman Margaret Karcher, who April 23 made the choice to bow out of Tuesday’s Democratic primary election because of the…
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MONTGOMERY: Plan to upgrade school buildings advances
By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer MONTGOMERY — The Montgomery Township Board of Education is moving forward with plans to hold a referendum on a proposed $24-million upgrade to building systems in four of the district’s schools. The project, approved to receive 40 percent funding from the state Department of Education, primarily consists of various upgrades…
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PRINCETON: UMC raises $88 million for new hospital
By Greg Forester, Staff Writer Nearly one year after the public launch of Princeton HealthCare System’s ambitious $115 capital drive to support its new Plainsboro facility, the non-profit company has raised $88 million, with three years remaining in the campaign. Of the campaign’s funds, $100 million will support the…
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PRINCETON: Parade and pancakes for Memorial Day
Cindy Love tends the griddle at the Rotary Club’s Pancake Breakfast.
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PRINCETON: Parade and pancakes for Memorial Day
The MacGregor Pipe Band of Bucks County, PA, entertains parade watchers.
