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  • Local reactions to governor’s resignation vary

    Area residents and local politicians stress the need for a lieutenant governor among other concerns. By: Dana Lynn Flatekval and Michael Ross    Gov. James McGreevey’s resignation speech has local politicians and residents buzzing with concern and disgust.    The governor announced in a short speech at the State House in Trenton Aug. 12 that he is…

  • Letters to the Editor, Aug. 20

    LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Aug. 20 Many to thank for PHS parking ordinance To the editor:     Both the township and borough recently passed the High School Neighborhood Parking Ordinance. Many worked tirelessly and contributed much to the success of this ordinance and I would like to thank, in alphabetical order, the following for all…

  • Committee to condemn land for road

    Township obtains tract of land By:Sarah Winkelman    The Township Committee decided Monday to use its eminent domain powers to obtain privately owned land needed for improvements to the intersection of Half Acre Road and Route 130.    The Township Committee unanimously approved an ordinance that will allow it to use its legal powers of eminent domain…

  • LETTER: Kerry to offer seniors better drug coverage

    To the editor:    In July, I attended a town hall meeting held by U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-NJ, 12th District) at the East Brunswick Public Library. The packed conference room included many concerned seniors who asked questions about the new prescription drug program signed into law by President Bush.    Rep. Holt explained that the new…

  • PU’s Thompson seventh in Olympic epee

    Top eight finish is first for USA in 48 years By: Justin Feil    As a epeeist for Princeton University’s men’s fencing team, Soren Thompson has had few equals in the college.    He won the NCAA Championship as a freshman and was silver medallist as a sophomore before finishing 12th as a junior. Following his junior…

  • Pro wrestling ‘legends’ to gather for memorabilia show

    Former champions in spotlight at Palmer Inn event. By: Michael Redmond    Princeton is home to a world-renowned university with a wonderful art museum. Princeton is home to the McCarter Theatre, art galleries and boutiques aplenty, first-class restaurants, historical sites of national significance, and leafy old-money neighborhoods. But Princeton doesn’t have it all. Princeton remains somehow…

  • Princeton woman defies gravity

    Takes part in NASA outreach program. By: Aleen Crispino    Elizabeth Romanaux, vice president of marketing at Liberty Science Center in Jersey City and a resident of Princeton Township, went to work on July 30 by stepping aboard a KC-135A aircraft at the NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston.    After reaching an altitude of…

  • Local leaders want McGreevey to resign now

    Local leaders disapprove of Gov. McGreevey’s decision to remain in office in order to prevent a special election on Nov. 2. By: Lauren Burgoon and Dana Lynn Flatekval    The consensus of local politicians seems to be that Gov. James McGreevey should resign now rather than Nov. 15.    The governor announced last week that he is…

  • A new role for high school veteran

    High school welcomes new Ninth Grade Assistant Principal By:Sharlee Joy DiMenichi    Transitioning to the world of high school can be tough, but the new ninth grade assistant principal is there to help.    Assistant Principal Pat Abitabilo said high school means new social circles, more learning opportunities and changes in relationships between students and parents.    "Transitioning…