Category: news/the_princeton_packet
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Jordan’s King Abdullah sees the U.S. as key to peace
By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer King Abdullah II of Jordan painted a picture of a more stable and prosperous Middle East and a safer world that could exist if immediate action is taken by the United States, during a talk at Princeton University on Friday. In the new world King Abdullah described, 60 years of…
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Koontz blessed by PCDO in Mercer freeholder race
By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer Princeton Borough Councilman Andrew Koontz earned the endorsement of the Princeton Community Democratic Organization in his bid for Mercer County freeholder on Saturday. According to results posted on the PCDO Web site, Mr. Koontz, who is chairman of the Borough Municipal Democratic Committee, which is part of the PCDO, received…
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AT WORK
Jay’s Cycles manager Jennifer Schmelter with some of the shop’s offerings. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski
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Car crash seriously injures West Windsor high school senior
By Greg Forester, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR — An 18-year-old West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South student sustained serious injuries in a car accident off Route 571 about 11 a.m. Monday. Christopher Dittrich, 18, of West Windsor had been eastbound on Route 571 when he apparently lost control of his car, which passed through the westbound…
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Rocky Hill faces 100% cut in state aid under governor’s budget
By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer ROCKY HILL — The borough is facing the prospect of receiving no state aid under Gov. Jon Corzine’s 2009 proposed $32.97 billion budget, which calls for a $500 million reduction in spending from this year’s budget. The governor is proposing to reduce municipal aid to the approximately 300 municipalities with…
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POLICE BLOTTER, March 4
Princeton Township Kenneth H. Jackson, 32, of Charlotte Church, Va., was charged with careless driving at 12:17 p.m. Wednesday after the tractor trailer truck he was driving struck a traffic signal light, causing it to break off and land on top of the trailer, police said. Mr. Jackson’s vehicle struck the light after he turned…
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Jordan’s King Abdullah sees the U.S. as key to peace
Phil McAuliffe Princeton University President Shirley Tilghman prepares to introduce King Abdullah II of Jordan who delivered a policy address at Alexander Hall on Monday. Staff photo by Phil McAuliffe
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West Windsor officials wait, speculate on future of huge tract
By Greg Forester, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR — It has frequently been labeled as the 800-pound gorilla in the room, and at 653 acres, it almost has as much land area as the metaphorical ape has pounds. It is a property known as the Wyeth tract, and has continually been said at township meetings and…
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Plainsboro moves to tighten underage drinking law
By Greg Forester, Staff Writer PLAINSBORO — The introduction of an ordinance prohibiting underage drinking on private property will be on the agenda for the Township Committee’s March 12 meeting, as officials move to close what is seen as a loophole in dealing with the problem. Police Chief Elizabeth Bondurant has been actively pushing for…
