Category: archives
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Keynote will focus on downtown preservation
The keynote speaker for nonprofit Regional Plan Association’s sixth annual New Jersey Mayors’ Institute on Community Design at Princeton University is scheduled to be Kennedy Lawson Smith, director of the National Main Street Center of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Mayors’ Institute brings together mayors, planners, architects, landscape designers and other national experts…
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Assembly passes bill on tax-exempt status
Legislation restricts designation of historic properties. By: Jennifer Potash State legislation to impose more stringent qualifications for private buildings to obtain tax-exempt status moved one step closer to becoming law on Thursday. A bill proposed by state Assemblyman Reed Gusciora (D-Princeton Borough) was passed by the Assembly by a vote of 63-13 with one abstention.…
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530 South Brunswick seniors receive diplomas
Students to remember class as close-knit. By: Sharlee Joy DiMenichi Simple words can break walls and forge bonds, one commencement speaker told the members of the Class of 2004 on Thursday as they got ready to receive their diplomas. Superintendent Gary McCartney invited graduating seniors to consider the power of the phrases, "I’ll be there,"…
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Week of June 18, 2004
West Windsor, Princeton, East Windsor, Princeton Junction West Windsor Bruce and Bonnie Busch of Weidel, West Windsor are consistent top producers with over 15 years of real estate experience. Bruce and Bonnie Busch led their Weidel office in sales and dollar volume for the month of May. For all your real estate needs contact Weidel…
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Human Services Commission weighs its uncertain future
Possible program cuts could save $134,000. By: Jennifer Potash Concerned that Princeton Human Services is perceived by the public as a lightweight operation that could easily be cut back in tight financial times, the Princeton Human Services Commission on Wednesday discussed strategies to change that view. Princeton Borough, which is facing a 14-cent increase in…
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HHS marks 90th graduation
Graduation ceremonies for the Hightstown High School Class of 2004 were held on June 14 at the Sovereign Bank Arena. By: David Pescatore TRENTON Air horns blared, hand bells rang, and parents frantically waved in attempts to earn an acknowledging glance from their children as the feverish crowd watched the Hightstown High School Class…
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Expert assesses the real risks of travel in a dangerous world
iJET CEO speaks to Princeton foreign relations committee. By: Gwen McNamara Terrorism, civil unrest, health threats every day we’re reminded that the world is a dangerous place. But according to Bruce McIndoe, CEO of iJET Travel Risk Management, it doesn’t have to be. Mr. McIndoe, formerly with the federal government’s intelligence community, told members…
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Winston
"Winston," a 1-year-old neutered male, is in need of a loving home and available for adoption from SAVE, 900 Herrontown Road, Princeton. For information about adopting "Winston" or another dog or cat, call (609) 921-6122. SAVE: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NJ143.html
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‘The Stepford Wives’
Gone is the social commentary of the original, but this film retains enough style and wit to be a decent summer movie. By: Elise Nakhnikian As I watched The Stepford Wives, I kept wondering what Libby Gelman-Waxner, the superficial but sensible Long Island housewife who reviews movies for Premiere, would think of it. I decided…
