Category: archives
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EDITORIAL: Don’t let Evans sale fade away
EDITORIAL: Volunteer needed to take over hallmark Cranbury event. Garage sales are not dead in Cranbury. People still will be able to rummage through boxes of books and old clothes in search of a great deal or hidden treasure. But, unless someone steps up to the plate to run and organize the Evans Tract sale,…
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Festivities slated to ring in the spring downtown
Sidewalk sale begins today; Easter egg hunt on Saturday will be held in Tiger Park. By: Jennifer Potash Community festivals, a parade and the occasional stroll will all help welcome spring and perhaps shoppers aggravated by parking conditions back to the downtown. Two events in Palmer Square kick off the downtown celebrations …
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William Foster III
William Story Foster III, 81, of Monroe, died Sunday, March 28, at the Elms Nursing Home, Cranbury, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Chicago, Mr. Foster was raised in Evanston, Ill., and moved to Ridgwood, when he was in his mid teens. After World War II, he moved to Montvale and lived there…
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Little criticism of WW-P’s $130 million school budget
Only two make comments during public hearing. By: Chanay Cadette No officials or droves of residents have openly criticized the nearly $130 million budget proposal the West Windsor-Plainsboro Board of Education will likely put before voters April 20. Except for two residents who spoke at a Tuesday public hearing one of whom claimed retirees…
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April 2, 4:15 p.m.: Four dead in Falluja
Asking the right questions about four unnecessary deaths. By: Hank Kalet Every so often I read a column and I say, "I wish I had written that." That was my response to today’s piece by Bob Herbert. I’ve written before that I consider Mr. Herbert to be America’s best newspaper columnist. He injects a sense…
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OBITUARIES, April 2, 2004
Steven H. Spewak, Jane R. Hoyt, Robert Stevenson. Steven H. Spewak Management consultant Steven H. Spewak of Princeton died Monday in Alexandria, Va. He was 53. Born in Philadelphia, he was a resident of Princeton the past 20 years. He was the proprietor of a management consulting practice with offices in Princeton and Washington.…
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Control will be key to any Monroe baseball success
By: Ken Weingartner When Ray Miller was the pitching coach for the Baltimore Orioles in their heyday, he gave his staff simple instructions work fast and throw strikes. The theory behind the seemingly obvious dictate was that by doing so, the pitchers would keep the defensively players focused and on their toes, leading to…
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Retiring Montgomery sergeant honored
Thomas Cranstoun was department’s first and only K-9 officer. By: Jill Matthews MONTGOMERY The Township Committee passed a proclamation Thursday honoring retiring Sgt. Thomas Cranstoun for his 28 years of service to the township. Sgt. Cranstoun began his career in Montgomery as a special police officer before being appointed police officer in the Operations…
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Board approves 6% to 7% tax hikes
East Windsor Board of Education approved a $68.6 million budget for the 2004-2005 school year resulting in increased taxes for both township and Hightstown Borough resdidents. By: David Pescatore HIGHTSTOWN The Board of Education on Monday unanimously approved a $68.6 million budget for next school year resulting in double-digit increases in the tax rates…
