Category: news/the_princeton_packet
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The snowfall shortfall was a windfall for area towns
A mild winter behind him, Chris Torres of the Princeton Township Public Works Department shows off part of the remaining stock of rock salt at the township holding facility. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski
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POLICE BLOTTER, April 8
Princeton Township Angel Rivera-Agnosto, 41, of South Broad Street, Trenton, was charged with hindering arrest, driving with a suspended registration and being an unlicensed driver, after his car was stopped on Route 206 about 11:47 p.m. Saturday. Police said the driver provided an out-of-country license in the name of Jose M. Rios. That person was…
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The snowfall shortfall was a windfall for area towns
By Greg Forester, Staff Writer It may be a source of consternation for schoolchildren, but the string of milder winters in recent years have been a welcome gift to area municipalities, especially in face of reduced state aid and higher fuel costs. For public works employees, the lack of snowfall and warmer temperatures seem to…
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YMCA stressing ‘family’ in drive for new members
By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer Membership at the Princeton Family YMCA has been decreasing for the past few years, but the organization’s board of directors and staff are making efforts to reverse the trend. ”The reality is there are options here really pretty close by that offer our community’s residents an opportunity to get a…
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Aspiring farmer, 14, lobbies against state agriculture cuts
By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer MONTGOMERY — Luke Johnson feels strongly about keeping farming in New Jersey, so strongly that he missed almost an entire school day to urge the state Legislature not to eliminate the state Department of Agriculture, as proposed by Gov. Jon Corzine, or any agricultural programs. The Montgomery High School freshman…
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Aspiring farmer, 14, lobbies against state agriculture cuts
Luke Johnson, 14, at work on the family’s farm in Montgomery Township last week. Staff photo by Frank Wojciechowski
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Borough police union withdraws complaint against chief
By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer Princeton Borough’s police union withdrew its unfair practice charges against the borough as part of a settlement reached during an exploratory conference last week. The charges, which were based on allegations against Chief Anthony Federico, were listed in a complaint that Police Benevolent Association Local 130’s attorney James Mets filed…
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Springtime and the cleaning up is, well, not very easy
By John Dunphy, The Packet Group What is that? The question that crossed Anneli Terry Nelson’s lips as she examined the gray, unhealthy looking piece of moist earth beside the Shabakunk Creek was likely echoed in the minds of several others who stood beside the stream one recent, misty morning. Last year, Ms. TerryNelson, as…
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University recalls Goheen’s legacy
A gathering of Princeton University presidents (2001). From left are Harold T. Shapiro, President Tilghman, Robert Goheen and William G. Bowen. Courtesy Princeton University
