Category: news/the_princeton_packet
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Eleven Mexican nationals detained after Route 1 traffic stop
By Greg Forester, Staff Writer PLAINSBORO — A group of 11 Mexican nationals have been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials after Plainsboro police discovered the group packed into a Ford Escape traveling on Route 1 on Sunday morning. Plainsboro Police Officer Jason Mariano stopped the sport utility vehicle for improper tinting of all…
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WW considers rezoning area near contaminated site
The area proposed for rezoning is adjacent to a site containing contaminated fill that is planned as a small shopping center. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski
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WW considers rezoning area near contaminated site
By Greg Forester, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR — Plans for a site off Southfield Road and Route 571 that could include mixed-use development and the realignment of McGetrick Lane were included in a Master Plan re-examination report that was slated for consideration by the Planning Board this week. According to the report, the township favors…
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Montgomery voters narrowly approve school budget
By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer The Montgomery Township School District budget of $76.1 million for 2008-2009 was approved by only a 47-vote margin on Tuesday, 689 to 642. There was no contest in the race for three three-year seats on the district’s school board. Elected were incumbents R. David Pettit with 928 votes, Charles Jacey…
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POLICE BLOTTER, April 18
Princeton Borough Michael Grainger, 21, of Hamilton was taken into custody on a contempt warrant of $150 out of Hamilton Municipal Court after police said they stopped his vehicle on Nassau Street about 11:15 a.m. Wednesday. He was later released on bail. Edward Sweeney, 42, of Lawrence was arrested on outstanding warrants from Trenton Municipal…
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A new cafe coming to Princeton Public Library
By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer Terra Momo will take over the operation of the Princeton Public Library’s café no later than July 1, the library’s director said Wednesday. The library’s board of trustees voted in favor of awarding a contract to the local restaurant group at its Tuesday meeting and Library Director Leslie Burger said…
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Princeton Township youth charged with arson in brush fire
A brush fire that police said was set by a 14-year-old Princeton Township boy caused minimal damage to a residence on Route 206 near Ewing Street on Wednesday. The boy was arrested by Detective Annette Henderson and charged with arson. He was lodged in the Mercer County Youth Detention Center. The fire spread from a…
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Communiversity returning to Princeton on April 26
Communiversity Festival of the Arts 2008 will take place noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 26 in downtown Princeton. For over two decades, the Arts Council of Princeton and the students of Princeton University have collaborated to bring Princeton’s largest cultural event to the community. It is intended as a spirited, free, outdoor town-gown event…
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Princeton’s school budget approved by comfortable margin
By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer Voters in the Princeton Regional School District overwhelmingly approved a $72.7 million budget for 2008-2009 on Tuesday. Overall, the budget passed, 1,426 to 727. However, the result was closer in the borough, where residents cast 331 “yes” votes and 259 “no” votes. In contrast, the budget carried by a three-to-one…
