Category: news/the_princeton_packet
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PRINCETON: Borough hears more static on parking fees
By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer Downtown merchants returned to Princeton Borough Hall on Tuesday to voice their displeasure again over the Borough Council’s decision to expand paid parking hours in the borough to Sunday as well as later in the evening on weeknights. The council voted April 7 to expand metered hours for downtown parking…
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PRINCETON: Donated bikes to support Boys & Girls Clubs
By Greg Forester, Staff Writer Local cycling enthusiasts and businesses have teamed up to form the Boys & Girls Club Bike Exchange, which will refurbish donated bicycles and provide them at modest prices to area residents. The bike exchange, organized by Princeton resident and cycling enthusiast Russ White, is relying on volunteer work by members…
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Support the West Windsor-Plainsboro school budget
Diane Hasling of West Windsor Since September, we have seen many investments decline significantly in value. Yet there is one nearby that continues to yield an excellent return—the West Windsor-Plainsboro School District. The district’s fiscal management of our tax dollars is excellent. This year’s district audit commended the district on the savings it accomplished…
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PRINCETON: Borough OKs leashed dogs in 3 parks
By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer The weather is warmer, the bulbs and trees are blossoming, and you feel the urge to take a bucolic stroll through one of Princeton’s public parks. Now your dog will be able to join you. Dogs on leashes will be permitted in three borough parks — Harrison Street Park, Marquand…
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PRINCETON: Refurbished Mediterra re-opens for dining
By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer Over time, even a good thing needs an occasional nip and tuck. After 14 years serving downtown Princeton its signature Mediterranean-inspired fare, Mediterra restaurant has undergone a significant renovation and is again open for business at 29 Hulfish St. ”It was long overdue,” said Carlo Momo of the renovation, which…
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TRENTON: Blawenburg Band gig will aid National Guard families
By Lea Kahn, The Packet Group The strains of composer John Philip Sousa’s marches will fill the air Sunday afternoon at the New Jersey National Guard Armory, as the Blawenburg Band plays at a fundraiser to support the National Guard State Family Readiness Council. The 70-member Blawenburg Band is directed by Jerry Rife, chairman of…
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MONTGOMERY: Hillsborough man dies in car crash
MONTGOMERY — A Hillsborough man was killed in a one car crash Monday evening on Route 533, according to police. Thomas Caliguari, 20, was found unresponsive and trapped inside the heavily damaged vehicle when police arrived at the scene at about 9 p.m. He was extricated from the vehicle, which was found off the southbound…
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MONTTGOMERY: Cluster homes get OK despite opposition
By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer MONTGOMERY — The Planning Board on Monday night approved a cluster development for an undeveloped parcel that neighbors tried to block because of concern for wildlife on the tract. The 54-house development, consisting of 3,000- to 4,000-square-foot houses on half-acre or smaller lots, has been approved for the 88-acre site…
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PRINCETON: Rogers Refuge has new perch for bird-watchers
By Greg Forester, Staff Writer Bird-watching enthusiasts who frequent the Charles H. Rogers Wildlife Refuge off West Drive now have a better view of their favorite birds thanks to a new observation platform, which will be officially dedicated April 25. The 9 a.m. event, organized by The Friends of the Charles Rogers Wildlife Refuge, will feature…
