Category: archives
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Nov. 1, 4:30 p.m.: Random musical thought
"Yeah!" I do like that Usher track. By: Hank Kalet There has been a song running through my head lately, an unexpected one that finds its way into my crowded mind. It’s been out a while and, I have to admit, my first reaction to it was not positive. Something about it struck me wrong.…
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EDITORIAL: Say ‘yes’ to increase for open space
EDITORIAL Increasing open space could could wind up saving more money in the end. Open space is a valuable commodity in central New Jersey and the Monroe Township Council knows it. That’s why the council is asking residents to approve an increase in the township open space tax on Tuesday. It’s a request we think…
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Eugene Majewski
Eugene T. "Mugs" Majewski, 62, of Jamesburg, died Saturday, Oct. 23, at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Perth Amboy, he lived there until moving to Jamesburg seven years ago. Before retiring he was employed by Mighty Star Warehouse, Perth Amboy. Previously, he was employed by Flagstaff, Perth Amboy. He attended Trenton State…
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Cranbury School math team takes first place in contest
Math team sweeps first place for third year in a row. By: Josh Appelbaum Cranbury School’s math team "three-peated" at the Christian Brothers Academy Mathematics Contest for seventh- and eighth-grade students, taking first place for the third year in a row. The competition, in its 33rd year, was held Oct. 16 at Christian Brothers Academy…
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Nursing shortage for field trips concerns WW-P board
Administration anticipates difficulty complying with state regulation. By: Jill Matthews The West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional Board of Education accepted a district audit and briefly discussed nursing staff issues for school field trips at its meeting Tuesday. State regulations require that school districts have a nurse accompany a class on a school trip when at least one…
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Work set to start on station
2005 opening slated for police building. By: Josh Appelbaum Principal construction on the new Cranbury Police Station will start next week after a contractor for the Station Road Home Depot warehouse removes its construction materials from the site, according to a report by the station’s chief architect, Mark Berkowsky. Mr. Berkowsky said Monday the station…
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Hodgepodge of election laws invites chaos
PACKET EDITORIAL, Oct. 29 By: Packet Editorial If the polls are anywhere near accurate and there’s no reason to believe they aren’t we could all be in for a long night next Tuesday. And maybe a long day Wednesday. And maybe a long week, or two, or three, or more after that. And…
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LETTERS: Focusing on issues no one is addressing
To the editor: Last week, I sent The Cranbury Press a written version of the presentation I made at the recent "Candidates Night" sponsored by the Woman’s Club of Cranbury. You called and told me you would not print it, because it was too long, although you would have printed it if you had…
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Movie Timetables
Going to the movies tonight? Find out where and when the show you want to see is playing. Movies and times are valid from October 29, to November 4, 2004. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. Please note: In the event that theaters…
