Category: news/the_princeton_packet
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Dinky station location focus of discussion of PU art center plan
By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer It won’t work without moving the Dinky. That was the message Princeton University reiterated to those attending its open house Tuesday on its proposed Arts and Transit Neighborhood. ”It’s not just the Dinky station,” University Vice President and Secretary Bob Durkee told the audience during a presentation of the plan.…
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Montgomery unveils new billing system for sewer service
By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer MONTGOMERY — Property owners and residents who rely on the township for sewage treatment and use less water this year are likely to see lower sewer service bills next year thanks to the township’s new formula for calculating this annual fee that was presented during two informational sessions Wednesday. The…
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Police officer seeks $1,600 for bike ride honoring fallen officers
Princeton Township Police Officer Chris King is ready to take his bicycle on the Police Unity Tour in May to raise awareness of officers who have died on duty. Staff photo by Frank Wojciechowski
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Plan devised to lessen traffic risks at Johnson Park School
Vehicles passing on the right in a right-turn-only lane to get around traffic waiting to turn left into Johnson Park Elementary School have created a hazard that a new scheme seeks to address. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski
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Princeton Borough gives up on renegotiations with Nassau HKT
By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer After more than a year of negotiations has failed to yield a new consensus between the two sides, Princeton Borough Council has now decided to return to its original agreement with downtown developer Nassau HKT, Borough Administrator Bob Bruschi said this week. The decision is intended to move the project…
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Thwarted Valentine’s Day trip partner charged with sexual assault
By Greg Forester, Staff Writer PLAINSBORO — The Virginia man whose thwarted Valentine’s Day travel plans with a local high school student touched off a massive manhunt in West Windsor last Thursday was arrested that same day by Plainsboro Township police on unrelated charges involving the sexual assault of a juvenile here, police said. Marlon…
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Concerns raised on library involvement in OneCard payment plan
By Nick Norlen, Staff Writer After learning that their prior vote on the action was technically illegal, the Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees voted again Tuesday to solicit bids for a combined library and cash card initiative, but not before new concerns were raised about the Princeton Community OneCard — the Heartland Payment Systems…
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Two survive crash of small plane at Princeton Airport
Emergency vehicles and personnel gather outside the wooded area next to Princeton Airport, where a small plane went down Thursday afternoon. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski
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West Windsor Bicycle Pedestrian Alliance looking to the future
By Greg Forester, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR — Surging membership, continued assistance in fostering inter-governmental relationships, and a look toward the future were part of discussion plans for the West Windsor Bicycle Pedestrian Alliance’s annual meeting, held Thursday at the Senior Center. Earlier in the week, WWBPA President Ken Carlson pointed to a leap in…
