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PRINCETON: 59 residents apply to serve on transition team
By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer Almost 60 Princeton Borough and Township residents are interested in being a part of the transition process and possibly serving on the transition team as the two municipalities are consolidated over the course of the next year. Princeton Borough received 28 applications from volunteers. Robert Bruschi, borough administrator, said the…
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CRANBURY: Scouts’ ornaments become townwide symbol
”Sister Scout” ornaments were made by Girl Scouts from Troop 71904 of Cranbury and are now for sale at Charmed by Claire for $5. All proceeds go to the Helene Cody Foundation. Staff photo by David Kilby.
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PRINCETON: The North Pole Express, via Princeton Junction
By Pam Hersh Special Writer Unlike the politicians, I am happy to be labeled a flip-flopper, even a serial flip-flopper. Agreeing with the poet Ralph Waldo Emerson, I believe that “a foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines.” Therefore, I not only confess to flip-flopping, but…
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ALLENTOWN: New looks to boys hoops
By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor The high school boys basketball teams in the area will have a different look when the season begins on Friday night. At Allentown High, the new look will be on the bench, where Jay Graber takes over as the head coach for the Redbirds. At Robbinsville and New Egypt the…
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Panel does not block tree trimming
Princeton Township Shade Tree Commission During recent storms where the falling of trees has caused power outages in Princeton Township, many residents called PSE&G to ask when power would be restored and why it was lost so frequently. Some callers were told that the problem was caused by the Princeton Township Shade Tree Commission’s refusal…
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EDITORIAL: Transition needs to be transparent
First of all, an impressive 59 residents of the borough and township have volunteered to serve on the transition team that will help move toward consolidation. They should be recognized and thanked for their willingness to serve in the process of becoming a united Princeton. What their role will be and who actually will be…
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’Workable, cost-effective’
Michael Markulec, member, Hopewell Township Committee I have been asked by several neighbors and township residents why I supported the bond ordinance authorizing the purchase of sewer capacity from the Ewing-Lawrence Sewerage Authority. First, there are real and serious public health issues caused by the failing septic systems for the businesses along Route 31.…
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PRINCETON: Borough police reform into a single union
By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer Two Princeton Borough police unions have merged, bringing all 30 officers back into one union after several years apart. Consolidation talks and the merger of Princeton Borough and Princeton Township helped bring the two groups together. There are two types of police unions: the New Jersey Policeman’s Benevolent Association (PBA)…
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