Category: archives
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From tragedy, a new start
9-11 widows open children’s clothing boutique. By: Josh Appelbaum The Pied Piper Kids boutique opened its doors on Cranbury Day, Sept. 11, three years after owners Patty Ryan and Teresa Cunningham lost their husbands in the attacks on the World Trade Center. The shop, located at 60 N. Main St., had been a custom clothes…
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Malfunction ignites fire
Englishtown Road closed, salvage business damaged. By: Melissa Hayes MONROE A boiler malfunction started a fire that destroyed part of Railroad Salvage on Englishtown Road and kept a portion of the road closed for more than five hours Tuesday morning. According to police, a passing motorist reported the fire from a cell phone at…
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West Windsor slates rabies clinic
WEST WINDSOR The township will sponsor a free rabies clinic for dogs and cats from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the West Windsor Twin "W" First Aid Squad on Everett Drive. The clinic is open to all dog and cat owners, including those who do not live in the township. All animals age…
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Einstein’s legacy topic of speech by Rep. Holt
The Historical Society of Princeton’s annual meeting Jan. 20 will feature a presentation by U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-12) on "Einstein’s Legacy in Princeton: Intellect, Invention, Technology." The annual Lewis B. Cuyler lecture will be held 8:15 p.m. at Auditorium 104, in Princeton University’s Friends Center at the corner of William and Olden streets. Parking…
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Mayes ends 6-year term
Former mayor leaves local government. By: Josh Appelbaum Michael T. Mayes, a six-year Republican committeeman who served as mayor in 2001 and 2002, is saying goodbye to local government as of today (Friday). Mr. Mayes will leave the committee to focus on additional responsibilities at work. He is joining the board of directors at Advest,…
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Dance program to benefit Asian flood victims
Southeast Asian communities in the region including Indian, Indonesian and Thai organizations have banded together to present "An Evening of South Asian Dances" on Saturday at 5 p.m. in West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North to raise funds for the relief of tsunami victims. Leading the effort is the Nrithyanjali Institute of Dance, a…
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Historic house needs a helping hand
As age begins to take its toll on Buckelew Mansion, Jamesburg Historical Association is looking to repair the home’s damage. By: Melissa Hayes JAMESBURG Historic Lakeview: Buckelew Mansion, will be 320 years old next year and the building is starting to look its age. With cracked walls and ceilings and spots of water damage,…
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Dance program to benefit Asian flood victims
Southeast Asian communities in the region including Indian, Indonesian and Thai organizations have banded together to present "An Evening of South Asian Dances" on Saturday at 5 p.m. in West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North to raise funds for the relief of tsunami victims. Leading the effort is the Nrithyanjali Institute of Dance, a…
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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,…
