Category: archives
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A golden anniversary for local senior group
Golden Age Neighbors celebrate 50 years By: Josh Appelbaum Mildred Perrine remembers driving her parents to Golden Age Neighbors meetings and events throughout the early 1970s. No longer driving herself, Ms. Perrine, a five-year member and former president of the club, lives in Hightstown and now relies on fellow Golden Agers for rides, luncheons and…
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Bad inning ends Hightstown baseball playoffs
By: Neil Hay Remember the Bill Murray movie, "Ground Hog Day," where the lead character re-lived the same day over and over, until he finally got it right? Too bad the Hightstown High baseball team did not have the same chance, to do over Monday’s state tournament game at Monmouth Regional. On second thought, all…
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For the May 21 issue
Thomas L. Larcome Sr., Martha M. Moore, Barbara Ann (Baker) Stecker, Joseph Povick, George Henry Bruestle. Thomas L. Larcome Sr. HAMILTON Thomas L. Larcome Sr., 80, died on Monday at his residence. Born in Boston, Mass., Mr. Larcome was a resident of the Hamilton area for the past 52 years. He retired in 1985…
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PCDO sponsors Sunday talk on master planning
The Princeton Community Democratic Organization is sponsoring a talk Sunday by Princeton University Professor of Sociology and Public Affairs Douglas Massey on master planning for inclusivity. The talk will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Suzanne Patterson Senior Center located behind Princeton Borough Hall off Stockton Street. Dr. Massey, who received his doctorate from…
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Sharbell’s Collection of Family Homes at Liedtke Drive in Cranbury
At Liedtke Drive at Cranbury, homebuyers work with industry specialists to create their dream home Sharbell Development Corp.’s Liedtke Drive at Cranbury features smart floor plans that exude comfort and style. A luxurious home awaits you at Liedtke Drive at Cranbury, and it’s the one you’ve always wanted. Sharbell Development Corporation’s luxurious collection of grand…
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Esther Yanai: conservation trailblazer
THE STATE WE’RE IN by Michele S. Byers Saving and caring for land doesn’t happen by itself. People make it happen. And the stories and contributions of New Jersey’s conservation trailblazers are as diverse as the ecology of this state we’re in. Sadly, a whole generation of trailblazers is leaving us. Among them was Esther…
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TANGENTS by John Saccenti
TANGENTS: Addicted to TV pundits Last week I admitted to an addiction, that of watching "Survivor." Well, I’d like to come clean again. My name is John Saccenti and I’m addicted to talking heads, not the band, but to the "journalists" who share their thoughts on cable news networks late at night. It is a…
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Montgomery firehouse addition OK’d despite protests
Zoners restrict evening hour use. By: Jill Matthews MONTGOMERY After hours of discussion that ended early Wednesday morning, the Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a controversial use variance application for the expansion of the Montgomery Volunteer Fire Company No. 2, located on Route 518 east of Blawenburg. As part of the approval, the…
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Policemen taking up the torch
Officers to participate in Special Olympics run By: Joseph Harvie Instead of patrolling the highways and byways of Cranbury, Monroe and Jamesburg in patrol cars, local police officers will hit the pavement armed with a torch and running shoes. On June 4, area police officers will be part of this year’s Special Olympics torch run.…
