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Plainsboro Culture
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Plainsboro Township is a town in Middlesex County in the south west of the state. The 2000 census showed that Plainboro Township had a population of 20,215. Plainsboro was incorporated as a township in 1919.
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Plainsboro Education
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Plainsboro and West Windsor are part of a combined school district. There are four K-3 elementry schools, two 4-5 grade schools, two 6-8 grade middle schools, and two high schools. In 2005 Community Middle School received first place at the national science olympiad competition. The first place position was taken again in 2007. West Windsor-Plainsboro was ranked #1 in the state of New Jersey by New Jersey Monthly magazine, and West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South was ranked #3. Three of the district schools have been recognized by the blue ribbon schools program.
Near by Princeton offers many opportunities for higher education. Once the children graduate from high school, they have many local options for higher learning. The famous Princeton University, Princeton Theological Seminary, Westminster Choir College, and the Institute for Advanced Study.
There are also many options for the Adult that would like to continue their education. For them, there is the Princeton Adult School, Thomas Edison State College, and YWCA.
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Plainsboro Employment
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The top ten fastest growing Occupations in Plainsboro are:
1. Veterinary Technologists
2. Survey researchers
3. Home Health Aides
4. Orthotists and Prosthetists
5. Medical Assistant
6. Network systems and data communications
7. Physician Assistant
8. Preschool teachers
9. Veterinary Assistant
10. Personal and home care aides
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Plainsboro History
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The area of Plainsboro is in Middlesex County and borders Princeton. The whole area of Plainsboro and Princeton have roots in the US beginings. Princeton is the most historic town in New Jersey. The famous college of New Jersey, which was later renamed Princeton University has brought many famous figures to the town. Also the battle of Princeton added fame to the town. Here, george Washington launched a surprise attack on Lord Cornwallis and his troops. Princeton served for a short time as the capital of the US after the Revolution. Some of the famous historic figures of the colonial era are: Aaron Burr, Jonathan Edwards Henry Lee, James Madison, and many others.
Princeton University was established in the 1700's and has made the town a famous place for much of the history of the US.
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Plainsboro Housing
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The median home price in the town is $365,102 compared to the best places average of $359,352. Plainsboro is ranked amoung the top 100 best places to live by Money Magazine. In 2007 the population was 21,600.
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Plainsboro Lifestyle
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Some of the lifestyle of the the town can be seen in the financial information. The median family income was $104,081. Family purchasing power is $69,900. Sales tax is 7.00%. State income tax rate for highest bracken is 8.97%. State income tax rate for lowest bracket is 1.40%. Average auto insurance premiums for the state are $3,729. Job growth is 6.12%. The median home price in the town is $365,102 compared to the best places average of $359,352. Plainsboro is ranked amoung the top 100 best places to live by Money Magazine. In 2007 the population was 21,600.
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Plainsboro News
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Search for "Plainsboro NJ" - Sportsman's Connection Creates Outdoor Maps with Label-EZ - Directions Magazine
| Company: MapText, Inc. Industry: Software Development Location: Plainsboro, NJ, United States of America Leading outdoor mapmaker Sportsman's Connection has selected MapText's automatic text placement software, ... |
- Calendar - Jewish Exponent
| Aerobics With a Twist Esther Goldberg will lead a 9:30 a.m. aerobics class with a Latin twist Friday mornings at Congregation Adath Jeshurun, 7763 Old York Rd., Elkins Park. |
- Tee Time: Middlesex County courses extend special rates - Home News Tribune - Editorials
| Summer might be drawing to a close, but golfers will still be able to take advantage of a variety of special seasonal rates throughout the fall at two of Middlesex County's golf courses. |
- Integra LifeSciences to Present At Two Conferences in September - PrimeNewswire
| PLAINSBORO, N.J., Sept. 1, 2008 -- Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation announced today that it is scheduled to present at two conferences in September. |
- David D. Kerlin - Hillsborough Beacon
| Retired insurance agent PLAINSBORO - David Darton Kerlin died Friday at the Pavilions At Forrestal. |
- Continue reading "Plainsboro's Soni wins third medal, takes silver in 4 x 100 medley relay" - The Jersey Journal
| Rebecca Soni authored one final chapter to a surreal story that transformed her from anonymous Jersey girl to three-time Olympic medalist in one unforgettable week. |
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Plainsboro Recreation
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Plainsboro offers many different types of recreation. If you're in the mood for a round of golf, Plainsboro has courses in the town and in the near by surrounding towns. Princeton has two course in town and many courses in near by cities, such as West Windsor and Princeton. If golf isn't your game, there are countless other types of recreation such as park pools, tennis courts, and bicycle paths. The city also has many recreation areas with public access. A few of them are Barbara Boggs Sigmund Memorial Garden, Charles Rogers Wildlife Refuge, Herrontown Woods Arboretum, and Lake Carnegie.
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Plainsboro Transportation
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US Route 1 is a major transportation route through the township.
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