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High-density plan for hospital site criticized at Planning Board hearing
Changes to proposed Master Plan amendments to be considered following public comments By: David Campbell Residents voicing concern about Master Plan amendments that would permit high-density redevelopment of the University Medical Center at Princeton site sent the Regional Planning Board of Princeton back to the drawing board at a public hearing late Thursday night. At…
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Princeton University sophomore charged with sexual assault
By: David Campbell A Princeton University sophomore has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman in his campus dormitory room, Princeton Borough police said. Nicholas S. Hermandorfer, 21, of Clifton, Va., was charged Sunday with two counts of aggravated sexual assault, and one count each of criminal sexual contact and criminal restraint. Police said the…
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YWCA seeking women’s award nominations
The YWCA Princeton is accepting nominations for Tribute to Women 2006 Awards. Selected nominees will be honored at the annual awards dinner, to be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at the Hyatt Regency Princeton in West Windsor. Now in its 23nd year, this national YWCA awards program (formerly known as TWIN) recognizes women of…
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First Christmas comes to life
Biannual living Nativity set for Sunday at 3:30 p.m. By: Jessica Beym With all of the presents and good holiday foods, sometimes it’s easy to forget what Christmas is all about. As a reminder, the First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury will have a re-enactment of the first Christmas on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The biannual…
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Gift drive upholds Jewish tradition
Beth El Synagogue sponsors annual Chanukah LIGHTS program By: Kip Berman EAST WINDSOR We often hear that it is better to give than to receive. In Judaism, according to Rabbi Jay Kornsgold, it’s best to give anonymously. This holiday season, East Windsor’s Beth El Synagogue’s annual Chanukah LIGHTS (Love Is Giving Holiday gifts To…
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Cruising the streets with Jamesburg’s finest
JAMESBURG A reporter’s ride with the Jamesburg Police Department. By: Leon Tovey JAMESBURG The town looks different at night. And it looks very different when one is looking at it through the windshield of a 2002 Dodge Durango driven by James Mennuti, the burly Jamesburg police sergeant who got stuck hauling a reporter…
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Nativity choir to usher in the season
MONROE The Nativity of Our Lord R.C. Church choir will perform Sunday. By: Leon Tovey MONROE On a crisp Thursday night recently, in the chapel of the Nativity of Our Lord R.C. Church, Cathie Naughton and the choir she directs were working hard and enjoying it. "I like that. I like that," Ms.…
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Seven police officers honored for valor
MONROE Seven police offiers were honored Monday for extraordinary service. By: Leon Tovey MONROE The Township Council honored seven township police officers Monday for extraordinary service in the line of duty over the past two years. Patrol Officer Jason Cohen was given the Police Department’s life-saving award in recognition for his actions during…
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EDITOR’S NOTE by Hank Kalet:: Cleaning the social calendars
EDITOR’S NOTE: Community listings getting re-organized. By: Hank Kalet We’ve been making some changes on our social page. With the arrival of new Social Editor Kara Fitzpatrick also comes a renewed focus on revamping the manner in which we present community listings, with an eye toward using our space more efficiently and making our…
