Category: archives
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Council eyes new projects
Renovations, Senior Center helping drive 2004 budget. By: Leon Tovey MONROE Planned capital improvement projects around the township are a large part of what’s driving a 13.7 percent increase in municipal spending. The Township Council will hold a public hearing Monday on its proposed $32.09 million 2005 municipal budget. The proposed $3.89 million increase…
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High-flying DeMond 15th at NCAA diving
Show business may be in PU soph’s future By: Justin Feil In his two years away from Princeton University, Kent DeMond was a national level diver as well as a daredevil diver. Most importantly, he became an improved diver. The Potomac, Md. resident was already a good enough diver to make the 2002 NCAA Championships…
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Agreement near on PRC rules lawsuit
Suit alleges that age-restriction ordinance violates the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968. By: Leon Tovey MONROE The township is "very close" to reaching an agreement with a pair of developers who filed suit to overturn a 14-year-old township ordinance forbidding the sale of houses in age-restricted communities to anyone under the age of…
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DECA club California bound
Seven students to travel to Anaheim, Calif. to participate in conference. By: Melissa Hayes MONROE Seven high school students will travel to Anaheim, Calif., to participate in the Distributive Education Clubs of America International Career Development Conference on April 26. DECA is a nationwide association for marketing teachers and students and hosts competitions on…
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West Windsor adopts hotel-motel liquor license rules
Bidding for licenses will only be required for new establishments. By: Emily Craighead WEST WINDSOR The Township Council voted 4-0 Monday night to approve a hotel/motel liquor license ordinance that will apply only to new applicants. New hotels and motels with 100 rooms will bid publicly for a liquor license, while those with pre-existing…
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MHS girls want to build off outstanding winter season
By: Carolyn M. Hartko With the grueling winter season behind them, the Monroe Township High School Lady Falcon track and field athletes are looking forward to a spectacular spring. The 2004 squad went 8-0, ending up as the undefeated White Division Champions. Ordinarily, that would be a daunting reputation to live up to, but the…
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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 April 1, 2005 to April 7, 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…
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Malachy McCourt to speak at Barnes & Noble.
Fueled by civil unrest and economic hardship, the contribution Ireland has made to literature, diplomacy and popular music is entirely unmatched by countries many times its size. In Malachy McCourt’s "History of Ireland" (Running Press, November 2004), Mr. McCourt unveils a new perspective on the fiction, poetry, drama and popular music that are Ireland’s best…
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Wintress announces bid for another term on Montgomery Committee
Only one seat to be contested in November election. By: Kara Fitzpatrick MONTGOMERY Deputy Mayor Karen Wintress announced this week she will seek another term on the Township Committee. There is one seat on the five-member committee to be filled in the fall election. The Montgomery Democratic Organization unanimously endorsed Ms. Wintress’ bid for…
