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  • Historical Society of Princeton’s board reorganizes

       The Historical Society of Princeton reshuffled its leadership during its annual meeting Jan. 20.    The meeting was highlighted by a talk by U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-12) on Einstein’s legacy.    Two of the Historical Society’s trustees rotated off the board: Dee Patberg, president for the past three years, and Marion Iacavazzi, assistant secretary.    Ms. Iacavazzi…

  • Some Writers Block follies to get new lease on life

    From Palmer Square to Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton. By: Jennifer Potash    Like marigolds blossoming in the fall, so will a new version of Writers Block, the popular collection of whimsical structures and landscaping that filled a vacant lot off Palmer Square last year.    The Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton Township has acquired four of…

  • OBITUARIES: Mary Pollak

    Mary Pollak    Mary Pollak, 89, of Cranbury, died Friday, Jan. 21 at the Elms of Cranbury.    Born in New York City, Ms. Pollack was a longtime resident of Cranbury. She retired from the Hightstown Rug Company after many years. Ms. Pollak was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Hightstown and a lifetime member…

  • Letters to the Herald

    For the Jan. 28 issue. Music program benefits community To the editor:     Last Thursday I attended a wonderful concert at Hightstown High School and want to congratulate all the performers on their musical ability and the courage it takes to perform solo, in a duet or in a small group, with or without accompaniment.…

  • Snowy walkways target of proposal

    Princeton Borough aiming to crack down on tardy sidewalk snow shovelers. By: Jennifer Potash    After the last snowflake wafts down from above, Princeton Borough property owners will have 24 hours to clear the snow and ice from their sidewalks, according to a proposal before the Borough Council.    The governing body on Tuesday discussed scrapping the…

  • OBITUARIES: Veronica Costello

    Veronica Costello    Veronica L. Costello, 87, died Saturday, Jan. 22, at Applegarth Care Center in Monroe.    Complete funeral arrangements will be announced by M. David DeMarco Funeral Home, 205 Rhode Hall Road, Monroe.

  • PHS may require new test

    New standardized test would report individual perfermoance, and help prepare for 11th grade HSPA. By: Josh Appelbaum    Cranbury students attending Princeton High School may have to gear up for another standardized test.    The Princeton Regional Board of Education is considering whether to add a mandatory exam for its ninth and 10th graders.    Currently, students are…

  • PRESS FORUM: Is Social Security in crisis, and, and if so, what should be done about it?

    PRESS FORUM Join the debate.    The Cranbury Press is hosting a weekly forum that allow readers and users of the World Wide Web to offer their opinions on a variety of issues.    The forum is designed to encourage debate and to offer the community information about the direction residents of Cranbury, Jamesburg and Monroe want…

  • Substantial hike seen likely in Montgomery school budget

    Draft budget proposes $9.4 million spending increase, about 16 percent. By: Kara Fitzpatrick    MONTGOMERY — A draft school budget that was presented by Superintendent Stuart Schnur and Business Administrator James Strimple Jr. on Tuesday calls for a substantial spending increase for the 2005-2006 school year.    But, Mr. Strimple cautioned, the figures are far from concrete…