Category: news/the_princeton_packet
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PRINCETON: State rejects PRSD bus bidder’s appeal
By Greg Forester, Staff Writer The Princeton Regional School District’s rejection of a bid from its longtime bus contractor, Conover Transportation, “was appropriate” because the bid failed to conform to required specifications, a state review has determined. Kenneth Conover was acknowledged in a May 2, 2008 school district letter to have been “the lowest responsible…
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PLAINSBORO: Middle school gets ‘No Child’ warning
By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer PLAINSBORO — The Community Middle School is in “early warning status” after failing to meet Annual Yearly Progress standards mandated under the No Child Left Behind Act, according to the state Department of Education. The school was identified in the department’s annual report, released last month, because its special education…
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PRINCETON: Gaza protest in Palmer Square
By Greg Forester, Staff Writer Protesters gathered at Palmer Square at noontime Tuesday to rally against the growing violence in the Middle East’s Gaza Strip, where the Israeli military is continuing a controversial offensive against Islamic militants. Organized by the Princeton Middle East Society, the event drew about 45 protesters, including student members of Princeton…
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PRINCETON: Gaza protest in Palmer Square
Woman joins Princeton protest of Gaza violence. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski
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WEST WINDSOR: Volunteers needed for light bulb duty
The West Windsor Environmental Commission is asking for volunteers to help distribute 3,641 compact fluorescent light bulbs door-to-door tomorrow. Volunteers are asked to arrive at West Windsor High School South cafeteria at 10 a.m. tomorrow through the front door by the flagpole. A parent must accompany children under 16. Volunteers may select their own neighborhood,…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: Rep. Lance begins freshman year
Leonard Lance was sworn in Tuesday as the U.S. representative from New Jersey’s 7th District, which covers parts of Hunterdon and Somerset counties Click here to listen interview
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PRINCETON: Markets dealt blow to university’s endowment
The market collapse of 2008 dealt a significant blow to Princeton University’s endowment — 11 percent so far and as much as a projected 25 percent by the time the current fiscal year ends on June 30, according to a letter issued today by the university’s president. Here is an excerpt from the letter, which…
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WEST WINDSOR: Planning board takes up redevelopment
By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR — With the clock running on a review period to submit a recommendation to council, the Planning Board will begin work next week on the draft redevelopment plan for the train station area. A meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Municipal Building, where township…
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ROCKY HILL: First female mayor is honored
By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer ROCKY HILL — The first woman to become a freeholder in Somerset County began her political career 50 years ago, when she was just 23 years old, as the mayor of the Borough of Rocky Hill. Former Mayor Grace Gurisic, who in 1959 became the borough’s first and only female…
