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PRINCETON: Trucks begin hauling debris away from AvalonBay construction site
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Dump trucks began hauling debris from the AvalonBay construction site on Witherspoon Street Tuesday morning to a disposal site in Pennsylvania, a company executive said. AvalonBay Senior Vice President Ronald S. Ladell said by phone the job is estimated to take 26 to 30 work days. The town gave…
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Princeton University economics professor Angus Deaton awarded Nobel Prize (Updated to include press conference and with multiple photos)
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Angus Deaton, who has taught at Princeton University since 1983, has been awarded the 2015 Nobel Prize Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences — the fourth Princeton professor to win the economics award, starting with Professor Emeritus Daniel Kahneman in 2002. Mr. Deaton, who was born in Scotland, holds dual British…
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PRINCETON: State Senate President Stephen Sweeney vows to override Gov. Christie’s veto of ‘common sense’ gun safety legislation
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer State Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney said Monday in Princeton that senators would vote next week to try and override a veto of what he called “common sense” gun safety legislation that presidential hopeful Gov. Chris Christie opposed to placate conservative voters. The failed measure would have required anyone…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Township Committeewoman celebrates open space
To the editor: We all benefit from the preservation of farmlands and open space. Local farms provide fresh food at a reasonable cost. Farms and open space keep property taxes down (by not being converted to houses and burdening our infrastructure and school system), and protect scenery, quality of life, and property values throughout the…
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PRINCETON: Open letter does not represent Witherspoon-Jackson community
Leighton Newlin, Princeton Last week an open letter was written to Princeton’s mayor and council from a neighborhood consortium comprised of residents who live on Jefferson Road, Franklin Avenue, Harris Road, and Carnahan Place. The letter was written and signed by no less than 47 people, and seems to imply that residents of the Witherspoon/Jackson…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Duke Foundation hasn’t made case for demolition, writer says
To the editor: This Thursday, Oct. 15, is the last hearing of the Duke Mansion demolition permit. Doris Duke’s foundation trustees want to demolish the homestead of Doris Duke and her father, James B. The foundation received almost $2 billion from the Duke family. Thus far, the foundation has only spent only $50 million…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Sourland preserve holdings go over 6,000 total acres
A Sept. 23 closing was held on 74 acres being deeded to the Somerset County Open Space program by land owner John Higgins. The acquisition was completed through a partnership with the county, N.J. Conservation Foundation and Hillsborough Township. The conservation foundation secured an option agreement to buy 78 acres from Mr. Higgins. Most of…
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PRINCETON: Firefighters welcome visitors to Fire Prevention Week open house
Children had a chance to experience life as a firefighter, at least for a few moments, at an open house held at the Mercer Engine Co. No. 3’s firehouse on Witherspoon Street Saturday to acknowledge Fire Prevention Week. Visitors had the chance to see the fire trucks as well as the gear the firefighters wear…
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LAWRENCEVILLE: Stephen Murray installed as Lawrenceville School headmaster
On Oct. 9, Stephen S. Murray was installed as the Lawrenceville School headmaster by Thomas L. Carter, Jr., president of the school’s board of trustees. Mr. Murray is the 13th person to lead the school in its 205-year history. The ceremony, held in the school’s Lavino Field House, was warm and welcoming, with representatives…
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