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  • Clowning around at the Macy’s parade

    Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade a tradition for Brooks Crossing principal. By: Melissa Hayes    What began as a joke became a tradition for Brooks Crossing Principal Gary Abbamont, after he asked to be in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1998.    Mr. Abbamont’s sister-in-law works for Macy’s and when he jokingly asked if he could walk…

  • Values, philosophy that will guide me as governor

    GUEST COLUMN By Richard J. Codey    Elected officials often are asked why we chose to enter public service. It’s a good question. After all, who in their right mind would voluntarily turn over their personal life and freedom to the public and the media?    Indeed, there have been times when each of us has gone…

  • Marching band has steller season

    Marching band finishes season with highest score in state. By: Melissa Hayes    The South Brunswick High School marching band finished its competitive season with the highest score of all New Jersey high school marching bands all season.    The Viking marching band took second place at the U.S. Scholastic Band Association All States Group VI Open…

  • Leigh will be replaced on Hopewell Borough Council

    Missing November’s meeting meant councilwoman had missed nine meetings in a row. By John Tredrea    Janice "Jolly" Leigh has been removed from Hopewell Borough Council for failure to attend council meetings.    Ms. Leigh, a Hopewell native and current resident of Princeton Avenue, was elected to council in November 2002, having run unopposed for one of…

  • Stony Brook resident turns 100 Friday

    Assisted Living center plans a party for Mary James    Stony Brook Assisted Living will host a special birthday party on Nov. 26 when resident Mary James turns 100.    Staff, residents, friends and family members will celebrate with Mrs. James beginning at 5 p.m. in the main Stony Brook "living room." Friends and family are invited…

  • Letters-Nov. 25, 2004

    ‘Taste of Lambertville’ was a success To the editor:    The Lambertville Area Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank the following volunteers and participants whose contributions to the second annual "Taste of Lambertville" assured its success.    The following restaurants provided an eclectic and delicious array of food:    49 North Main Restaurant, Baker’s Treat Café, DeAnna’s, Hamilton’s…

  • Nov. 24, 4:57 p.m.: Bad behavior

    The NBA looks a lot like the rest of society. By: Hank Kalet    Derrick Z. Jackson’s Boston Globe column today gets at some of the issues I write about in my own Dispatches column.    Here is a quote from his:    "The boorishness and tragedy stretched from blue states to red states. It stretched from scented…

  • Zoning board OKs project in New Hope

    George Michael was granted two variances to develop residential and retail units on the site of the former New Hope Inn and Canal House Restaurant. By: Linda Seida    NEW HOPE — The Zoning Hearing Board unanimously granted two variances to developer George Michael for his revised plan for a combination of residential and retail units…

  • OBITUARIES: Frank Krupa

       Funeral services for Frank Krupa, who died Thursday, Nov. 18, at Applegarth Care Center in Monroe, were held Tuesday, Nov. 23, at Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown.    Friends and relatives of Mr. Krupa were invited to gather later that afternoon to share their memories and pay respects at Brunswick Memorial Home,…