Day: June 26, 2003

Sparks fly July 3, then township fires on July 4. By: Lea Kahn    Township residents will have two chances to see fireworks over the Fourth of July weekend, beginning July 3 when the Mercer County Hispanic Association sets off its sparklers in the field at the U.S. Army National Guard armory on Eggert Crossing Road.…

To the editor    It is with sadness that I write this letter regarding the closing of Country Day School (on Auten Road in Hillsborough).    This school was the best kept secret in Hillsborough and any parent whose child had attended would agree. The teachers were the epitome of professionalism. They were among the most kind,…

Letter to the editor To the editor:    As the school year end comes to an end, and children’s voices ring with enthusiasm for summer break, I would like to take a moment to express my appreciation as a parent to all of those that who have been instrumental in the safety and well being of…

Tuesday ceremony described as the fulfillment of a dream. By: Sarah Winkelman    PLUMSTED — Clear blue skies and sweltering heat accompanied the graduation exercises Tuesday night for the Class of 2003, the first class to graduate from New Egypt High School.    School officials crossed their fingers, hoping for a dry evening for the ceremony after…

Class of ’03 sets sights on future. By: Rebecca Tokarz    With great anticipation, one family watched and waited for their graduate to make his way onto the arena floor of Sovereign Bank Arena on June 19.    Asking under their breath to one another where their "Christopher" was, the family watched as droves of graduates made…

Committeeman plans to move to Hamilton; points to rising taxes in Washington as reason. By: Cynthia Koons    WASHINGTON — Republican Township Committeeman Jack Mozloom said Monday he expected to resign from the committee on Wednesday (yesterday). He said he and his wife are planning to move to Hamilton because they can no longer afford to…

Man remains at large more than a week after assault By:Alec Moore    Police are still searching for one of three men charged in connection with the June 18 abduction and sexual assault of a Hillsborough woman in a wooded area near the Beekman Gardens apartments.    Maximino Garcia, 20; Nicholas Garcia, 21; and Angel Colon, 30,…

Board OKs hardship variances and an application for a minor subdivision. By Marianne Hooker    At its June 11 meeting, the Pennington Planning Board approved hardship variances that will allow construction of a new house between 17 and 19 E. Curlis Ave.    Members also approved an application for minor subdivision of the residential property at 136…

CRIMSON COMMENTS by Rose McGlew    Another school year is finished! Paul is moving on to Pond Road Middle School and Jacob is firmly ensconced in Sharon Elementary as a first-grader. They’ve learned so much this year and so have I. Paul is confident with long division and Jacob can read. Paul actually looks forward to…