Category: archives
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OBITUARY:John Francey
John Francey, 72, of Monroe, died Thursday, July 22, at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he came to the United States in 1950 and lived in Freehold and North Brunswick before settling in Spotswood, where he resided for 39 years. He moved to Monroe two years ago. Mr. Francey served…
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West Windsor 12s win state softball title
Head to Albany for Eastern Regional By: Bob Nuse This time, the win meant a little something extra. The West Windsor 12-year-old softball all-stars captured a state championship Wednesday night with an 8-2 win over Pequannock. But unlike two years ago when a majority of the same players saw their summer season end with a…
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July 30, 1 p.m.: What if they held a convention….? (Part II)
Among other things, why the networks were right to ignore the convention. By: Hank Kalet Final thoughts on the convention: 1. The Kerry speech last night was good, but he remains a poor speaker. He stepped on some applause lines and was unable to drag the crowd into the call and response at the end.…
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Two groups try to alter smart-growth map
Sierra Club, state Audubon Society claim old information mars current plan. By: David Campbell The Sierra Club and New Jersey Audubon Society have filed a notice of intent with the State Planning Commission to amend the state’s smart-growth map by petition, claiming the current map is based on old data and incorrectly identifies environmentally sensitive…
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WW-P Legion falls just short
West Deptford rallies for District 5 win By: Bob Nuse WEST DEPTFORD For the second straight year, the West Windsor-Plainsboro American Legion baseball team came about as close as you can to qualifying for the state finals without actually making it. A year ago, WW-P battled back in the losers’ bracket with three straight…
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Two wheels and danger on trip to job
Route 206 a hazardous link between home and work for many Latinos. By: Jill Matthews MONTGOMERY Many Montgomery and Princeton residents wouldn’t ever think about doing it. Every day a group of men ride their bicycles up Route 206 to Montgomery and eventually back to Princeton not for exercise or to make a statement…
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Electric tale of science discovery unfolds at library
Cranbury Public Library hosts Discover Science By:Sarah Winkelman What do three plastic bottles with nails sticking out of them, cut-up vegetables, a large baking sheet and florescent light bulbs have in common? They were all part of various science experiments used to teach kids about electricity at the Cranbury Public Library’s Discover Science program Monday…
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Disney day at library
Disney’s VoluntEARS come to Monroe By:Joseph Harvie MONROE Who’s the leader of the club, that is made for you and me? The answer to that question and many more will be available to children on Thursday when the Disney VoluntEARS program makes its way to the Monroe Township Public Library. The free program, for…
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Local artists part of county competition
Monroe residents place first, second in Middlesex art competition By:Josh Appelbaum For the next few weeks the bustling South Brunswick Senior Center will be transformed into a colorful and vibrant art gallery, showcasing exciting and varied works created by seniors throughout Middlesex County.. It will be the same at senior centers across the state, as…
