Post 9 11 survey shows renewed civic engagement
Harvard professor Robert Putnam finds after Sept 11 Americans more willing to reweave community ties with higher trust in government and political interest. Yet trust toward Arab Americans fell 10 percent while church attendance and union membership show little change, though religious charity rose.
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Schools face flood funds and insurance questions
FEMA and state funding totaling about 352 thousand dollars will aid flooded schools, though 172 thousand dollars in eligible federal aid is lost due to uninsured facilities. FEMA notes some repair choices and code issues. the Board of Education may appeal findings while urging flood insurance.
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High Street redevelopment moves forward with city support
Princeton council agreed to include High Street in the comprehensive study for the area and to hire consultants to work with resident Palmer on bringing in new residents and business. Council approved three ordinances, including closing part of S Walker Street with city easements, changing Burgess and Blake area zoning from R1 to R2, and banning profiling by city employees, all unanimously.
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