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  • LETTERS: President Bush passes the buck

    To the editor:     You must admit a mistake to fix a mistake. During Friday’s debate, President George W. Bush was asked to name three mistakes, and his only response was that he was unhappy with certain appointments — in effect passing the blame on to the people he had appointed.    President Bush’s failure to…

  • Harrison Street to be closed for repaving

       Harrison Street, between Nassau Street and Hamilton Avenue will be closed for repaving between Tuesday and Friday.    The roadway will be closed at 9 a.m. and reopen at 4 p.m. each day of the resurfacing work.

  • GMB engineering a love of math

    Eighth-graders learn how algebra applies to everyday life. By: Melissa Hayes    JAMESBURG — Eighth-graders at the Grace M. Breckwedel School were given a lesson in math they will not soon forget.    As part of an effort to raise interest in math and push kids to excel, the school had civil engineer Mark Love present "Why…

  • LETTERS: Bush is the worst on environment

    To the editor:     In the second Presidential debate, George W. Bush was asked about his environmental policies. I expected to see him scowl and squirm. Instead, he called himself "a good steward of the land." I practically fell out of my seat. Is President Bush joking? He has compiled by far the worst environmental…

  • Hightstown candidates campaign

    Paul Byrne, Jim Jurgens, Walter Sikorski and Patrick Thompson vie for seats on Hightstown Borough Council. By: Dana Lynn Flatekval    HIGHTSTOWN — It’s a familiar scene once election season commences — blue and red signs advocating Borough Council candidates begin to line Stockton Street and doorbells begin to buzz as candidates start canvassing the neighborhood.…

  • ‘Shall We Dance?’

    Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez have as much chemistry as a pair of porcelain dolls in this overly sentimental remake. By: Elise Nakhnikian Jennifer Lopez (right) shows Richard Gere some moves in ‘Shall We Dance?’    Shall We Dance? has been previewing to Saturday-night audiences for several weeks now. That probably means its producers at Miramax…

  • Work on adult housing to begin

    Construction of age-restricted community in Hightstown is set to begin next month. By: Michael Ross    HIGHTSTOWN — The construction of an age-restricted community for adults in the northeast section of the borough is scheduled to begin next month. The project will include major changes to three roadways.    Borough Council unanimously passed a resolution Oct. 4…

  • 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 15, to October 21, 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…

  • Calendar raises cash for gallery

    Calendar captures the rustic beauty of Cranbury area barns and helps raise funding for Friends of the Gourgand Gallery. By: Josh Appelbaum    Michele Hart has released a new calendar that celebrates the beauty and rustic charm of barns in town. She also is helping a good cause.    Cranbury Barns 2005 details 13 barns, and will…