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  • Sky-high ambition propels teenager who’s flying solo

    16-year-old Montgomery resident trains for pilot’s license. By: Kara Fitzpatrick    MONTGOMERY — At 16, Christopher Herte II has traded the conventional dream of a Chevy for a Cessna.    The West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South sophomore didn’t go darting to the DMV for a learner’s permit after his birthday Sunday. He had better things to do…

  • LETTERS: Ready to serve

    To the editor:     I want to take this opportunity to thank my family, friends and supporters for their votes in the recent primary here in Cranbury.    Having previously served two terms on the Cranbury Township Committee and one year as mayor, I know full well the level of commitment that it takes to do…

  • Princeton Packet Softball Player of the Year

    Hubbard helped WW-P South come back By: Justin Feil    Last year didn’t live up to expectations for Katy Hubbard and the West Windsor-Plainsboro South softball team.    One year after reaching the third round of the state tournament, the Pirates finished under .500 and didn’t qualify for states. This year, they bounced back.    "I don’t think…

  • Bill targets community board rules

    New bill is being considered to create reform in homeowners associations. By: Matt Egan    A bill being considered by the state Senate that would change the way homeowners associations operate received mixed reaction from residents of Rossmoor on Wednesday.    The bill, called the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act, would create uniform practices in the areas…

  • Hospital questions viability of maintaining in-town clinic

    The free service would be relocated, along with University Medical Center at Princeton, to a site outside Princeton. By: Marjorie Censer    Barry Rabner, president and CEO of Princeton HealthCare System, assured members of the Princeton Human Services Commission on Wednesday that although it would be difficult for the hospital to maintain a local clinic in…

  • ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’

    So simpatico are Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, it’s natural to suppose their sizzle continues after the cameras are off, and a testament to how delicious their performances are. By: Bob Brown Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie practice a more radical form of marriage counseling in Mr. & Mrs. Smith.    Chemistry. It all boils down…

  • School board examines student-parking options

    Number of senior permits "inadequate," says board president. By: Rachel Silverman    The Princeton Regional Board of Education is working to beef up student and visitor parking at Princeton High School, board members said Tuesday night, by asking Princeton Borough and Princeton Township to add 20 additional spaces for high school seniors and more temporary visitor…

  • Montgomery board approves new Princeton Airport hangars

    Neighbors voice objections over potential noise. By: Kara Fitzpatrick    MONTGOMERY — The Planning Board approved an application Monday by Princeton Airport for construction of two fixed-wing hangars totaling 24,460 square feet on the western portion of the property.    The 6-3 approval, which was ratified under the condition that helicopters would be unconditionally banned from the…

  • Movie Timetables

    Going to the movies tonight? Find out where and when the show you want to see is playing. Movies and times are valid from June 17, 2005 to June 24, 2005. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. Please note: In the event that…