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  • West Windsor-Plainsboro school board OKs $136M budget

    Preliminary measure is a 4.6-percent increase over last year. By: David Campbell    PLAINSBORO — The West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional Board of Education unanimously approved adoption Tuesday of a preliminary 2005-2006 school budget of $136.25 million.    But district officials said the spending plan is not expected to go to the county for approval until delayed state-aid figures…

  • Finding comfort at home

    Business specializes in addressing needs of seniors. By: Leon Tovey    MONROE — There are no golden arches or Big Macs, but Frank and Maxine Olexson have opened a business catering to the growing elderly population that they hope will become the McDonald’s of the 21st century.    On Feb. 1 in Monroe, the Olexsons opened New…

  • MHS tourney play reflected season

    By: Redd E. Patrick    The Monroe High boy’s basketball team’s two-game performance in the Greater Middlesex Conference Boys Basketball Tournament was a reflection of its entire season.    In the opening round, there was the thorough domination of 11th-seeded East Brunswick (65-47). The 22nd-seeded Falcons played outstanding defense, they were able to score the bulk of…

  • OBITUARIES

    Week of Feb. 25 By: Catherine Damiano    Catherine Lois Beesley Damiano, 83, died Friday, Feb. 18, at St. Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick.    Born in Norwalk, Conn., Ms. Damiano resided in Springfield before moving to Monroe 21 years ago.    She was a switchboard operator during World War II for Bell Telephone Company, Newark.    Ms. Damiano…

  • Aid loss hits Jamesburg budget

    As introduced, municipal spending plan carries 20 percent tax rate increase. By: Leon Tovey    JAMESBURG — The rising cost of insurance and state-mandated programs and obligatory pay increases are driving up spending by 2.7 percent, but a potential loss in state aid could result in a 20 percent hike in taxes.    The Borough Council introduced…

  • Jay Jay

    "Jay Jay", a 1-year-old male field beagle,is in need of a loving home and available for adoption from SAVE, Princeton’s animal shelter, 900 Herrontown Road, Princeton. For information about adopting "Jay Jay", or another dog or cat, call (609) 921-6122. SAVE: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NJ143.html

  • Who said it’s an honor just to be nominated?

    REALITY CHECK, Feb. 25 By: Dawn Cariello It’s been stated, although probably not by a politician, that politics is show business for ugly people. So what better time than the Oscars — the High Holy Day of Hollywood — to acknowledge the noteworthy performances of some public officials over the past year?    And the nominees…

  • Divided Borough Council hands snow shovelers some slack

    Property owners likely to be allowed to dig out a somewhat narrower path. By: Jennifer Potash    Support melted Tuesday for a proposed sidewalk snow-removal ordinance, leading the Princeton Borough Council to introduce a less-demanding version.    How wide a swath of snow residents would be required to clear from the sidewalks — 3 feet or 2…

  • Fun continues for PHS girls’ swimming

    Little Tigers capture third straight CJ B title By: Bob Nuse    NORTH BRUNSWICK — The Princeton High girls’ swim team likes to have a good time.    Whether it’s pre-race cheers, painting their faces to support the boys’ team, or just the fun that comes with being a team, the Little Tigers genuinely enjoy each other’s…