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  • LETTER: Jamfest was rousing success

    To the editor:     On behalf of the Princeton High School Studio Band, I’d like to thank everyone involved in last Friday’s Cranbury Jamfest for making the evening a big success.    Special thanks to Jane Holland and the Cranbury PTO, Carol Malouf and the Cranbury School, Scott Grimaldi and the Cranbury Jazz Orchestra, and the…

  • Senior senior prom: Annual dance provides a chance to reminisce

    Lifestyle By: Ashley Caudill    Ah, the prom.    Spending all your hard-earned after-school job money on that perfect dress or a tuxedo rental, finding a date, going out to a fancy dinner, dancing until your feet hurt and hoping for a good-night kiss… Most people only get to experience this magical night once or twice in…

  • WW-P, union still at impasse on contract

    Association represents more than 300 nonteaching staff. By: Shanay Cadette    An impasse over salaries and health insurance continues between the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional Board of Education and the West Windsor-Plainsboro Service Association.    But a fact finder released a report last week that outlines recommendations for both parties to consider as contract negotiations go on.    The…

  • Gov. talks tax relief plan

    By:Joseph Harvie    Gov. James McGreevey said he wants to increase taxes on the rich in order to provide relief to senior citizens and middle-income families.    "We need an immediate property tax relief. We are going to take a small percent of the windfall from tax cuts Bush made for millionaires and use it for property…

  • Art in the Park returns for new season with garden theme

    By:Sarah Winkelman    Flowering trees, blooming peonies and old barns will provide inspiration to local artists on Sunday.    In keeping with last year’s garden series theme, the sixth season of Art in the Park will showcase the gardens of residents throughout Cranbury. The first session will be at the garden of Patti and Matt Long, who…

  • Tough course too much for Falcons in states

    By: Redd E. Patrick    As the Monroe High School golf team continues its quest for a part of a second straight GMC Blue Division title, the Falcons took a break to compete in the NJSIAA Central/South Jersey Group III State Tournament on Monday.    The results at the Running Dear Country Club in Millville were not…

  • Mortgage Rates

    Rates valid as of May 14, 2004www.princetonmortgagerates.com www.princetonmortgagerates.com Chart Copyright © 1998-2002 NFNS www.PrincetonMortgageRates.com Company Phone 30-yr Fixed rate/pts 15-yr Fixed rate/pts 30-yr Jumbo rate/pts 30-yr FHA/VA rate/pts Adjustable type/rate/pts Aapex Mortgage 800-344-2739 5.875 3.00 5.375 2.50 6.500 1.00 7.250 1.00 5/1 5.250 American Home Mortg. 800-924-9091 6.875 0.00 6.250 0.00 6.875 0.00 – –…

  • Funds earmarked for roads, infrastructure in township

    Princeton Township recreation projects put on hold. By: David Campbell    The Princeton Township Committee on Monday night mulled about $4.6 million in proposed capital spending yet to be acted on for 2004, placing an emphasis on roadway and sewer upgrades, but making cuts to recreation and police proposals.    "We’re putting most of our capital expenditure…

  • Taking care of sisters across the lifespan: A look at African American women’s health — Part 2 of 2

    "The first step is to educate our sisters about risk factors and spread the word that heart disease is largely preventable if risk factors are identified early. In addition, eating a well-bal´anced diet and exercising regularly are very important." By:Lorraine Seabrook with Makunda Abdul-Mbacke, M.D., and Nathalie Edmond-Marietti, Psy.D. (Part 2 of 2)    As we…