Category: archives

  • LETTER: Don’t criticize ‘Fahrenheit 9/11’ without seeing it

    To the editor:    I am astounded that so many people have criticized Michael Moore’s important documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11" without even seeing it. Inevitably, these are the same people who unquestioningly accepted President George W. Bush’s reasons for going to war with Iraq — without there being any evidence to support his reasons.    Mr. Moore’s film…

  • Groups eyeing park additions

    Hockey rink and skating area near top of department wish lists By:Sarah Winkelman    Members of the Recreation and Parks Planning commissions outlined their wish lists for 2004 at Monday’s Township Committee meeting.    The township is applying for grant money from the Middlesex County Open Space Trust Fund and wanted input on projects the two commissions…

  • Two seek domestic partnership

    Monroe residents first to take advantage of Domestic Partnership Act By:Joseph Harvie    JAMESBURG — Borough residents may see a minimal, or no, tax increase this year thanks to $225,000 in state extraordinary aid and Homeland Security police aid, said borough Business Administrator Denise Jawidzik.    The borough received $175,000 in extraordinary aid and $50,000 in Homeland…

  • C-P’s win over Sunnybrae simply amazing

    By: Justin Feil    Ryan Brazel is no psychic, and that’s a good thing for the Cranbury-Plainsboro 12-year-old all-star baseball team.    Clinging to a 10-8 lead with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning, the C-P reliever figured he’d have to face at least another inning as one runner scored…

  • For the July 16 issue

    Maryann Jacobus, Catherine Tiffert Kotz, Dorothy K. Stonaker. Maryann Jacobus    HAMMONTON — Maryann Jacobus, 63, died Sunday at Cooper Health System in Camden.    Born in New Brunswick and raised in Cranbury, Ms. Jacobus resided in Princeton Junction until moving to Hammonton in 2003.    During her working career, Ms. Jacobus held managerial positions with McGraw-Hill in…

  • Church helps ease the pain of divorce

    Hope Bible Church in Jamesburg offers a Divorce Care support group By:Sharlee Joy DiMenichi    JAMESBURG — When vows of "till death do us part" end prematurely, anguish and financial chaos often follow.    Depression may debilitate the recently divorced and children may become the pawns of their warring parents. To help divorced and divorcing people heal,…

  • Littlefoot

    "Littlefoot," an 8-week-old, buff-colored male kitten, is in need of a loving home and available for adoption from SAVE, 900 Herrontown Road, Princeton. For information about adopting "Littlefoot" or another dog or cat, call (609) 921-6122. SAVE: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NJ143.html

  • Portion of road burned by downed power line.

    By: Jennifer Potash    A downed power line on Cherry Valley Road caught fire and damaged the pavement Monday afternoon, forcing the closing of the section of Cherry Valley Road between The Great Road and Province Line Road.    The road was expected to be closed through Thursday night for repairs, said Princeton Township Police Capt. Peter…

  • WW council president defends plan to limit public comment

    Gambatese responds to criticism that he is cutting off public discussion. By: Shanay Cadette    WEST WINDSOR — Business meetings ought to be more businesslike, says Township Council President Franc Gambatese.    So he tried to do just that at Monday’s council meeting by suggesting public comments be limited to the beginning and end of meetings.    Several…