Category: archives
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A capital affair
Old Barracks Museum gala salutes Alexander Hamilton. By: Christian Kirkpatrick Pity the poor bankers. Popular history rarely gives them their due, though they sometimes play roles as formative as any politician’s, artist’s or soldier’s. How would the Civil War have played out if Jay Cooke had not helped to finance it? And how would the…
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Princeton teachers to sport ID badges
Schools pursue security measures. By: Rachel Silverman Starting as early as next week, the staff of Princeton Regional Schools will be sporting identification badges on and around school property. "Monday is picture day, so as soon as we get them, we’ll be wearing them," Princeton High School Principal Gary Snyder said. The badges meant…
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Twin Rivers eyes new cable service
The Dish Network likely will replace Comcast as cable television provider. By: Michael Ross EAST WINDSOR Twin Rivers residents soon may have a new television provider. The Twin Rivers Homeowners Association board of directors is expected to sign a contract next week with Microwave Satellite Technologies Inc. of Hawthorne a reseller of The…
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Norland honored for work
Retiree recognized for his commitment to community. By: Josh Appelbaum After 30 years and a lot of changes, Robert Norland has retired from Cranbury Housing Associates. Mr. Norland, who spent 30 years as the organization’s treasurer, oversaw the group’s financial transition from a hands-on housing organization to a management organization charged with meeting state-sanctioned affordable…
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J&J aims to install solar energy system at Montgomery facility
Array would be most productive on East Coast, representatives say. By: Kara Fitzpatrick MONTGOMERY Johnson & Johnson representatives outlined Tuesday plans to erect what was described as the East Coast’s most productive solar energy system at its Consumer Products facility off of Grandview Avenue. The presentation was made before a receptive Environmental Commission. The…
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Exhibit offers work of young artists
Gourgand Gallery features exhibition of "Young at Art," a collection of works produced by area youth. By: Josh Appelbaum More than 20 paintings and pieces of art from Cranbury’s pint-sized Picassos and wee Warhols will go on display for February’s Young at Art exhibition at the Gourgaud Gallery at Town Hall. The third annual exhibition…
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Peddie honored
School’s art history program was cited as the best in its class by The College Board. By: Michael Ross HIGHTSTOWN The Peddie School is a worldwide leader in helping students attain college-level mastery of art history, according to a report released by The College Board. The nonprofit membership association, best known for developing the…
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NY Sports Clubs to flex muscles
Slated to move into additional space at Princeton Shopping Center. By: Gwen McNamara In an effort to gain a competitive edge, the New York Sports Clubs gym at the Princeton Shopping Center is undergoing a major renovation. The fitness club is taking over about 3,000 square feet of space vacated by Princeton Video in the…
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Township park to see expansion of trail
Walking trail in Woods Road Community Park in East Windsor will be expanded with the aid of a $25,000 grant from the state Department of Environmental Protection. By: Marisa Maldonado EAST WINDSOR A new walking trail could be in place by summer at Woods Road Community Park for use by residents, the mayor said.…
