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Mendy Fisch ’11 discusses the platform for his Princeton Borough Council campaign with Borough resident Arvind Thambidurai.
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University to make $50,000 payment to West Windsor
The University made a formal agreement with West Windsor Township to make a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT), under which the University will pay the Township $50,000 instead of paying taxes on land the University owns in the Township.
Borough Police announce pro-active alcohol plan for the Street
The Princeton Borough Police Department will adopt a “proactive approach” to drinking violations at eating clubs this fall, according to Borough Police Lt. David Dudeck’s testimony at the Borough Council meeting on Sept. 22.
Town, Boro to probe merger
The separate governing bodies representing Princeton Borough and Princeton Township have formally agreed to explore the possibility of merging or sharing some of their overlapping services and resources, The Times of Trenton reported on Tuesday.
Borough Council caps police at 30 in 4-1 vote
The Princeton Borough Council approved a controversial restructuring of the police department last week that lowered the number of police officers authorized to work in the department while keeping that cap above current staff levels. Borough officials said that the decision comes after two years of attrition and disciplinary action that left the department understaffed.
Four students arrested for allegedly stealing parking meter
Four male students have been charged with criminal attempted theft, criminal mischief and resisting arrest by flight after they allegedly tried to steal a parking meter on Prospect Avenue on Oct. 26.
Lifeline legislation to grant immunity to some underage drinkers
Gov. Jon Corzine signed legislation on Oct. 1 that grants immunity in some cases to intoxicated minors in need of medical attention and to students who call for help on their behalf. The University’s policy is slightly different, however.
Borough Police faces shrinking numbers
From May to September, the Princeton Borough Police Department suffered the death of its chief, the contentious departure of several officers, multiple inquiries from the Borough Council and ongoing internal investigations.
Students campaign in N.J. governor's race
In a little more than two weeks, many Princeton students will cast their votes in the New Jersey gubernatorial election. But some other students have been involved in the election for months.
This year’s race has been hotly contested so far, with several recent polls showing the top two contenders, incumbent Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine and Republican Chris Christie, within one percentage point of each other. Students and organizations on campus have been actively campaigning and said they will continue to do so in the next few weeks leading up to the election.