Category: archives

  • OBITUARIES, Jan. 4, 2005

    Robert C. Hosford, Harold S. Switzgable, James R. Leuper, Roger H. Miles, George Morton, Parvin R. Stryker, Ruth Schatzman. Robert C. Hosford Journalist and editor     Robert C. Hosford of Princeton died Thursday at University Medical Center at Princeton. He was 85.    A civic and environmental activist, he lived in Princeton 32 years.    Born in…

  • North hoops sees progress in loss

    Becker likes team’s work habits By: Bob Nuse    Eric Becker likes the progress he has seen from his West Windsor-Plainsboro High North boys’ basketball team. Now the Knights coach just needs to get his team to finish, then they’ll be all set.    "I really like the way we’re playing defense," said Becker, whose team fell…

  • Exit 8A improvements begin

    New ramp to lighten truck congestion. By: Leon Tovey    MONROE — The light turns green and a Chevy Suburban, heading west on Forsgate Drive, approaches the intersection at Cranbury-South River Road — but as the SUV slows, a huge Kenworth tractor-trailer that just left the N.J. Turnpike cuts in front of it.    The driver of…

  • OBITUARIES: Helene Chaleff

       Helene (Goldstein) Chaleff, 77, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, at Cranbury Care Center in Monroe.    Born in New York City, she resided in Monroe for many years.    Her husband, Sidney Chaleff, died in 1981. She is survived by her son, Philip Chaleff, and his wife, Alice, of Yardley, Pa.; her daughter, Jane Gruber and her husband,…

  • DISPATCHES: Suggestions for a better year in 2005

    DISPATCHES By Hank Kalet Resolutions for a better year in New Jersey.    Say so long to 2004 and hello to 2005.    And, hello to all those goals and resolutions that all of us plan to tackle to make ourselves better or give our lives a little more passion or fulfillment.    There are the standard resolutions:…

  • AROUND CRANBURY: Calling all young artists- the Gourgand Gallery wants you

    AROUND CRANBURY By Lorraine Sedor From second grade through high school, the Gourgand invites students to submit original artwork by Jan. 21.    With our first dusting of snow this past week, I have been asked to remind residents to shovel their sidewalks as soon as possible after a snowfall.    With so many people walking for…

  • Residents worry about traffic safety

    Noise and safety key concerns for residents along Matchaponix Road extension. By: Melissa Hayes    MONROE — A group of residents has been meeting with Township Engineer Ernie Feist to discuss noise and safety concerns with the Matchaponix Road extension, which runs along the residents’ development.    Mr. Feist said the talks take place before each council…

  • Longtime planner set to retire

    Retiree leaves township with over 17 years of memories. By: Josh Appelbaum    Harvey Moskowitz, Cranbury’s longtime township planner, is retiring after more than 17 years of service to the township.    Mr. Moskowitz, who will retire as of today (Friday), started consulting with the township on planning matters in 1988 and became its principal planner in…

  • Man flees following accident

    Jamesburg resident charged with heroine possession. By: Melissa Hayes    MONROE — Roger Marfit, 45, of East Railroad Avenue was charged with drug possession and assault with a motor vehicle, among other charges, at 4:35 p.m. Dec. 21 after fleeing the scene of a motor vehicle accident, police said.    According to police, Mr. Marfit was driving…