Category: news/the_princeton_packet
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PRINCETON: Big year for dog bites in borough and township
By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer Princeton Animal Control Officer Mark Johnson said 2008 has been the worst year for dog bites — with 46 recorded to date in the borough and township — that he can remember in 15 years on the job. Mr. Johnson made his remarks before a Princeton Township Committee meeting Monday…
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PRINCETON: Eateries seek to aid needy, boost patronage
By Lauren Otis / Staff Writer When Raoul Momo faced a loss of holiday business due to the poor economy at the Terra Momo Restaurant Group, which he runs with his brother Carlo, he did what any self-respecting restaurateur would do; he took lemons and made lemonade. The Momos have enlisted the help of other…
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PRINCETON: Speer library demolition draws opposition
By Greg Forester / Staff Writer Plans to raze the Princeton Theological Seminary’s Speer Library and replace it with a new facility continue to draw opposition from some Princeton residents. The plans will be the subject of a Princeton Regional Planning Board hearing set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Some 30 concerned residents attended a meeting…
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PRINCETON: Economic slump hits sports, PU panel says
By Greg Forester / Staff Writer The worldwide economic downturn means that revenue for Major League Baseball teams will fall, with many aspects of America’s pastime reflecting the crunch, according to a panel convened at a Princeton University sports symposium last Friday. Panel members, including Cleveland Indians General Manager Mark Shapiro, his father Ronald, and…
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PRINCETON: Community bank growth defies recession
By Lauren Otis / Staff Writer PRINCETON — Last month, The Bank of Princeton held a grand opening celebration for its newly completed headquarters building on Bayard Lane in Princeton Township. Also last month, Lawrence-based First Choice Bank held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new branch on Route 33 in Robbinsville. First Choice Bank also…
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PRINCETON: University touts its impact on region
By Greg Forester, Staff Writer Princeton University is one of the great economic engines of the region, generating over $1 billion in economic activity and over 10,000 full-time jobs, according to a report released by the university this week. Called “Education and Innovation, Enterprise and Engagement: The Impact of Princeton University,” the study found the…
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PRINCETON: All’s well after smell prompts gas scare at The Lewis School
By Greg Forester, Staff Writer Five people who complained of respiratory ailments following Tuesday’s evacuation of the Lewis School are fine, according to school officials, who said a gas-like smell that sparked the evacuation was caused by air freshener devices and aerosol cans stored in the school. ”That’s where the smell came from,” said Marsha…
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MONTGOMERY: Township mulls landscape restrictions
By Kristine Snodgrass / Staff Writer MONTGOMERY — An ordinance that would control new development landscaping was introduced to the township committee at their meeting Thursday evening. The ordinance is intended to protect existing trees and other vegetation during development, protect existing forest canopy and woodland edges, and provide for the planting of a wide…
