Rabner: Future of Princeton Hospital About More Than Real Estate Dealings

Matthew Hersh

Around two-and-a-half years ago, when Princeton HealthCare System (PHCS) set out to establish its future goals and objectives, facility replacement was only one goal out of about 65, according to Barry Rabner, president and CEO of PHCS.

Borough Taxes May Increase Five Cents in 2005 Budget

Candace Braun

Borough residents could face a five-cent increase in taxes this year if the proposed 2005 budget is approved by Council, according to a report given by Borough Administrator Bob Bruschi at Council's meeting last week. The increase will bring taxes up to 89 cents per $100 of assessed valuation of land.

Council Considers $98,000 Study on Police Services

Candace Braun

Borough Council unanimously agreed to consider hiring a firm to study its police services after passing a resolution last week asking the Township to join a discussion on police consolidation between the two municipalities.

Hospital Site Planning Process Begins As Reed Tours Task Force Report

Matthew Hersh

A report put together by the independent task force assembled to address the future zoning needs of the Witherspoon Street hospital site is currently making its rounds throughout the community, picking up feedback along the way.

Township Hopes Brush, Leaf and Log Standards Keep Debris Off Streets

Matthew Hersh

A proposal that had been touted as as a means of complying with the new mandates dictated by the state's Clean Water Act turned into law Monday night when Township Committee passed an ordinance that will require residents to change the way excess leaves, branches, and logs are put out for collection.

In Looking at Witherspoon's Future, Group Keeps an Eye on Hospital Site

Matthew Hersh

Though the trustees of Princeton HealthCare System (PHCS) have indicated that they will focus their energies on relocation, the residents of what is one day likely to be the former hospital neighborhood are focused on potential future uses of the 11.76 acre site that could contribute to redefining the neighborhood.

Princeton Native Writes On the Colors of Princeton

Candace Braun

Growing up in Princeton with a white mother and a black father who teaches at Princeton University can influence a child's upbringing and help her see racial issues from a black perspective, a white perspective, and a perspective all her own.