Tag: Princeton
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Former Gov. Chris Christie receives Community Options’ Betty Pendler Award
Community Options, Inc. presented former Gov. Chris Christie with the Betty Pendler Award in recognition of his leadership in advancing opportunities for people with disabilities. The Princeton-based national non-profit which supports people with disabilities gave Christie the award at the Union League of Philadelphia. Community Options Chair Dorothy Goodwin awarded Christie along with Geraldo Rivera.…
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Princeton Police blotter
A 24-year-old Woodbridge woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant for $1,000 from the Woodbridge Municipal Court following a motor vehicle stop on Alexander Street Oct. 26. She was processed and released. An electric bicycle valued at $1,300 was reported stolen Oct. 23 after its owner left it unattended on Witherspoon Street. Someone stole an…
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Princeton voters asked to approve $12.9 million school bond referendum
Princeton voters are being asked to approve a $12.9 million bond referendum in the Nov. 7 general election that would provide money for security and technology upgrades at the six district schools. Early voting on the general election ballot, which includes the bond referendum question, ends Nov. 5. Voters who missed early voting will have…
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‘Important period to educate on peace issues’
The 44th annual Conference and Multifaith Service for Peace sponsored by the Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA) and co-sponsored by 38 religious and civic groups in the region returns on Nov. 12. Archbishop John Wester, leader of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santa Fe, N.Mex. will preach for the Multifaith Service for Peace at 11 a.m.…
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‘Represents real progress’
Princeton University took another step towards achieving its goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2046 with the unveiling of a 17-bus electric fleet for TigerTransit. The university presented some of the electric buses in a grand opening of the TigerTransit electric bus charging facility at 755 Alexander Road in West Windsor on Oct. 26.…
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Princeton school board accepts superintendent’s resignation
Superintendent of Schools Carol Kelley’s resignation and her request for a paid leave of absence were formally approved by the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education at a special meeting Oct. 30. The school board voted 8-1 on both matters. School board member Michele Tuck-Ponder cast the lone “no” vote on the two resolutions. She…
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Washington Road bridge reopened Oct. 30
The Washington Road bridge over Delaware & Raritan Canal was reopened Oct. 30, nearly three months after it was closed for repairs. The Princeton Police Department and the West Windsor Police Department announced the reopening of the bridge to motor vehicles in separate announcements shortly after 2 p.m. Oct. 30. The bridge is open to…
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Early voting comes to Princeton
Princeton voters won’t have to wait until Nov. 7 to cast their ballots in the general election, under state law that permitted early voting to begin Oct. 28, according to Mercer County officials. Early voting began Oct. 28 and runs through Nov. 5, said Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello. Voters can cast their ballots…
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Superintendent of Princeton Public Schools takes leave of absence
Superintendent of Schools Carol Kelley has taken a leave of absence immediately from the Princeton Public Schools’ top administrative post, ahead of her plans to resign Aug. 31, 2024. Kelley’s leave of absence and resignation were announced in a statement issued by the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education Oct. 27. The school board will…