Category: news/the_princeton_packet
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WEST WINDSOR: Council candidates present views
EDITOR’S NOTE: These are the verbatim responses of the candidates for West Windsor council to a question presented by The League of Women Voters of the Princeton Area, in cooperation with The Princeton Packet. The candidates were each given the same word-limit for their answers. Four candidates are running for two seats on West…
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PRINCETON: Organizers pleased by university tax forum
By Lauren Otis Organizers of a forum seeking public support for efforts to press Princeton University to pay more in property taxes are pleased and ready to set strategies for the campaign’s next step. ”We thought the meeting went very well,” said Township Committeewoman Sue Nemeth, a founding member of Princeton Citizens for Tax Fairness.…
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PRINCETON: 1,000-plus sign petition vs. new parking fees
By Greg Forester, Staff Writer PRINCETON — A petition drive aimed at showing Princeton Borough officials just how badly new downtown parking regulations have angered merchants, shoppers and residents has accumulated more than 1,000 signatures since its kick-off last week, according to organizers. The targets of the petitions are ordinances, adopted earlier this month, that…
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PLAINSBORO: Founders Day celebration this Sunday
By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer PLAINSBORO — The township will hold its 30th annual Founders Day celebration on Sunday, a commemoration of the township’s incorporation in May 1919. The celebration will begin with the kick-off parade, which leaves from Waters Edge Park at 12:30 p.m. and is scheduled to arrive at the Municipal Complex on…
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PRINCETON: Boro police chief plans 2010 retirement
By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer PRINCETON — Princeton Borough Police Chief Anthony Federico has informed the borough that he plans to retire next summer, after 30 years on the force. ”Tony has indicated to the borough that he intends to retire in July of 2010,” said Princeton Borough Administrator Robert Bruschi. Chief Federico said, “It’s…
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PLAINSBORO: Township leads in stream cleanup tally
The first numbers are in for the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association’s 3rd annual stream cleanups: Last weekend, first-time participant Plainsboro Township collected the most trash. ”In Plainsboro we teamed up with the Plainsboro Recreation Department and 59 volunteers to haul 97 bags — or more than 750 pounds of trash — from the Lenape Trail…
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PRINCETON: Retailers plan ‘shop local’ campaign
By Greg Forester, Staff Writer Greg ForesterStaff Writer PRINCETON — The idea is fairly simple, says Nick Hilton, a Princeton merchant. Raise awareness of Princeton’s locally owned, independent businesses. Get people to spend locally, strengthening businesses and reinvigorating the local economy. Finally, get people from outside of Princeton to think of the area as more…
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PRINCETON: Make-A-Wish honors health exec John Crowley
UNION — The Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey has announced that it will honor John F. Crowley of Princeton as “Humanitarian of the Year” at its annual dinner in Jersey City on May 15. Mr. Crowley, president and CEO of Amicus Therapeutics of Cranbury is being recognized for his efforts to raise money and awareness…
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PRINCETON: Watershed group names 5 new trustees
PRINCETON – Two Princeton Township residents, Walter Bliss and Jonathan L. Erickson, are among the five new trustees named by the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association at its recent annual meeting. Mr. Bliss has practiced law in the Mercer County area for more than 25 years, representing municipalities, planning boards and citizens’ groups concerned about land use.…
