Category: news/the_princeton_packet
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PRINCETON: Silicon Valley executive, a PU grad, speaks on corporate values
By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer Companies experiencing “hypergrowth” may operate with different rules than those in mature industries with less growth but even the most freewheeling firms need solid management and corporate values according to Dave Hitz, a Princeton University graduate who co-founded NetApp, a Silicon Valley provider of storage and data management solutions. Mr.…
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WEST WINDSOR: Council vote sets station-area housing at 350 units
By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR — Despite strong objections from two of its members, Township Council voted Monday night to move forward with a proposal that includes 350 housing units in the redevelopment of the train station area. In a sixth special work session to address the redevelopment draft plan, the council set…
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PRINCETON: Session set on tax revaluation in borough and township
Princeton Borough Council and Township Committee will be holding a special joint public meeting on Monday, Dec. 15 where the procedure for upcoming home revaluations will be explained to borough and township property owners. The joint meeting will take place at 7 p.m. at the regularly scheduled Township Committee meeting, which is held at the…
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PRINCETON: Resident hits delayed bills for sewer work
By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer A Princeton Township resident criticized billing delays and other practices of the joint Sewer Operating Committee at the Township Committee meeting Monday evening. James Parker, a resident of 377 Franklin Ave., questioned the efficiency of SOC billing practices as part of sewer work completed in 2004. Mr. Parker, who purchased…
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POLICE BLOTTER, Dec. 5
Princeton Borough Susan Trilli, 57, of South Brunswick was charged with driving while intoxicated following a motor vehicle stop on Harrison Street at 5:59 p.m. on Nov. 18. Lisa Khan, 44, of Spruce Circle was charged with driving while intoxicated following a motor vehicle stop on Nassau Street at 12:34 a.m. on Nov. 27. Anthony…
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MONTGOMERY: Township employees get cost-savings awards
By Kristine Snodgrass / Staff Writer MONTGOMERY — Township employees who made cost-saving suggestions were awarded nearly $15,000 at the township committee meeting Thursday night. The committee’s “Employee Efficiency Incentive Program” gives monetary rewards to employees who suggest ways to cut costs for the township. Suggestions that result in savings of $1,000 or more receive…
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WEST WINDSOR: Trail provides a bit of wilderness for hikers, cyclists
By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer Hikers can explore the wilderness right in the middle of West Windsor, thanks to trail improvements that are being made to the Zaitz Woods Nature Preserve. The trails, which were originally used by farmers, have been fixed up through work by the West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance and the…
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MONTGOMERY: County advisory panel endorses Skillman Village purchase
By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer The Somerset County Open Space Advisory Committee has advised the Board of Chosen Freeholders to negotiate a purchase of the Skillman Village property as a south county park. The recommendation came after Montgomery Township officials made a presentation on the property to the committee last month, where the possibility of…
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MONTGOMERY: Township gets $1.5 million Skillman grant
By Kristine Snodgrass / Staff Writer MONTGOMERY —A grant of $1.5 million awarded to the township for costs associated the environmental clean up of the Skillman Village property was officially accepted by the township committee at its meeting Thursday night. The funds cover costs for a remedial investigation and report preparation for the property formerly…
