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PRINCETON: Second inappropriate ‘fondling’ incident reported on university grounds
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer A female student at Princeton University on Sunday was fondled on campus by a man who fled the scene afterward, the second such incident on campus in the span of four days. The perp “struck” the victim’s buttocks in the walkway between Whig Hall and Murray-Dodge Hall around 4:20…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Airplane clips fence on takeoff
A Chappaqua, N.Y., couple were unhurt Saturday when their small plane on takeoff hit a chain-link fence next to the runway at Central Jersey Regional Airport on Millstone River Road, according to Hillsborough police. Police said they received a call at about 2:50 p.m. of an airplane crash at the west end of the airport,…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Borough could fire police officer tonight
By Amy Batista, Special Writer After two years of being suspended, Police Officer Frank Marchione may be fired tonight. The Borough Council is expected to vote on a resolution that, if passed, would result in the termination of Officer Marchione. He has been suspended since Aug. 22, 2013. The proposed resolution comes as a result…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Boro to update housing code to better address public safety and overcrowding issues
By Amy Batista, Special Writer The Township Council is expected to amend its “Housing” ordinance tonight (Sept. 21) to better address public safety and overcrowding issues. The revisions have been proposed by the borough’s code office, according to Borough Administrator Henry Underhill. Councilman Charles “Lee” Stults, who is the council’s liaison to the construction office,…
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PRINCETON: Results expected this week on level of contamination at AvalonBay site (Updated 9/22)
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Princeton officials said Monday that they expect to learn this week the level of contamination in chemical-tainted materials found at the AvalonBay construction site on Witherspoon Street. Town administrator Marc D. Dashield said AvalonBay would notify the town of results on the material, mostly consisting of crushed concrete, that…
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PRINCETON: Charlie Wine cycles through life trying to be friendly
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Charlie Wine is a 76-year-old, “happily retired” engineer, a guy who grew up in New York City and today lives in a modest home on Hamilton Avenue. But for many in Princeton, they know him as the white-bearded, Santa Claus-like figure in sunglasses riding a Trek bicycle and waving…
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A Time to Dance: Previewing American Repertory Ballet’s new season
By Linda Holt Wanted: Performance partners, no experience necessary. Without leaving your seats, engage with professional dance and have an in-person conversation with the arts. So might a classified ad read for the new season of the American Repertory Ballet (ARB), the Princeton-based professional dance company with an international influence. ARB will present its season…
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PRINCETON: Post Office building likely to be turned into a retail store or restaurant
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer The soon-to-be-sold Palmer Square Post Office will be turned into either a retail store or a restaurant, said a Princeton councilwoman who was in touch with the buyer of the property. At the council meeting Tuesday, Councilwoman Jenny Crumiller said she and Councilwoman Heather H. Howard had spoken by…
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PRINCETON: Mialhe’s dedication shines through
By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor Lou Mialhe’s text message showed a much greater dedication to her running. The Princeton High School senior sent the text early in the morning while she was vacationing in France. “She was getting out early when it was a lot cooler,” said PHS head coach Jim Smirk. “She doesn’t…
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