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By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer    Just weeks after Princeton Borough Councilman Andrew Koontz announced he would seek a seat on the Mercer County Board of Freeholders, Councilwoman Wendy Benchley said this week that she will resign her council seat at the end of March — raising the possibility of two open seats on the council.…

By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer    In vino veritas, but the presumably dry discussion on Tuesday among Princeton Borough Council, Princeton University officials and members of the university affiliated eating clubs about alcohol consumption on campus still managed to be frank.    ”We can provide a strictly regulated and responsible environment for the consumption of alcohol, but…

By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer    One year after it saw its $56 million school budget package rejected by voters, the Princeton Regional School District is projecting a budget that “will come in under cap for the first time in many, many years,” Superintendent Judy Wilson said this week.    The tentative budget will be presented to…

Princeton Borough    Richard Mahan, 20, of Trenton was charged with driving while intoxicated at 1:58 a.m. Thursday following a motor vehicle stop on Washington Road, police said. He was transported to police headquarters, processed and released on his own recognizance.    Janinne McClendon, 28, of Trenton was arrested 4:59 p.m. Monday on a warrant of $500…

West Windsor Patrolman Tom Moody with his partner, Edy, a bomb-sniffing German shepherd. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski

Montgomery High School junior Katie Meola will be in the bullseye during performances of "Annie Get Your Gun" this weekend. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski

By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer    Princeton University will soon be giving a free ride to borough residents.    Princeton Borough announced Wednesday that the long awaited free jitney bus service for the community will be up and running by early April, thanks to a commitment by the university to fund the program until New Jersey Transit…

By Greg Forester, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — Police officers are expected to continually educate themselves, learning new law enforcement skills and adopting the most modern methods available to protect the community.    For the West Windsor Police Department’s four-legged member, the expectations are no different.    Edy, a bomb-sniffing, Czechoslovakian German shepherd, and his partner —…

By Greg Forester, Staff Writer    Legislation that would punish New Jersey businesses that knowingly hire illegal immigrants was introduced Tuesday in the New Jersey Senate, and has been referred to a Senate committee for discussion.    The bill — S-1312 — would suspend the licenses of first-time offending businesses specific to their trades, and revoke licenses…