Author: Central Jersey
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PRINCETON: Results expected this week on level of contamination at AvalonBay site (Updated 9/22)
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Princeton officials said Monday that they expect to learn this week the level of contamination in chemical-tainted materials found at the AvalonBay construction site on Witherspoon Street. Town administrator Marc D. Dashield said AvalonBay would notify the town of results on the material, mostly consisting of crushed concrete, that…
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PRINCETON: Charlie Wine cycles through life trying to be friendly
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Charlie Wine is a 76-year-old, “happily retired” engineer, a guy who grew up in New York City and today lives in a modest home on Hamilton Avenue. But for many in Princeton, they know him as the white-bearded, Santa Claus-like figure in sunglasses riding a Trek bicycle and waving…
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A Time to Dance: Previewing American Repertory Ballet’s new season
By Linda Holt Wanted: Performance partners, no experience necessary. Without leaving your seats, engage with professional dance and have an in-person conversation with the arts. So might a classified ad read for the new season of the American Repertory Ballet (ARB), the Princeton-based professional dance company with an international influence. ARB will present its season…
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PRINCETON: Post Office building likely to be turned into a retail store or restaurant
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer The soon-to-be-sold Palmer Square Post Office will be turned into either a retail store or a restaurant, said a Princeton councilwoman who was in touch with the buyer of the property. At the council meeting Tuesday, Councilwoman Jenny Crumiller said she and Councilwoman Heather H. Howard had spoken by…
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PRINCETON: Mialhe’s dedication shines through
By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor Lou Mialhe’s text message showed a much greater dedication to her running. The Princeton High School senior sent the text early in the morning while she was vacationing in France. “She was getting out early when it was a lot cooler,” said PHS head coach Jim Smirk. “She doesn’t…
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PRINCETON: Panthers take early showdown
By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor Madison Coyne feels like the confidence the Princeton Day School girls soccer team gained from its 2-1 win over the Hun School on Tuesday could carry over to the rest of the year. “With this win I think we can do anything,” said Coyne, a junior center back for the…
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PLAINSBORO: Senior Masood helps Knights to impressive start
By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor Rameen Masood isn’t quite sure if she will have the chance to play college field hockey so she is making the most of her last year in high school. In her first year as a starter at center back, the West Windsor-Plainsboro North senior has helped the Knights open…
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A feast for the ears, and the stomach: JazzFeast returns
By Keith Loria Anyone who loves jazz or food should set aside Sept. 20 as Palmer Square will host its 24th annual JazzFeast, an outdoor festival featuring performances by some of the industry’s best jazz musicians, while also showcasing cuisine from a selection of the area’s finest restaurants. Anita Fresolone, managing director of Palmer Square…
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PRINCETON: PU football ready to open … finally
By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor Bob Surace has been around the Princeton University football program long enough to be used to it, but that doesn’t make it any easier that the Tigers start their season two weeks after their opening opponent every year. “We know, and we have struggled with this, but the team we…
