Category: archives
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Fiddles and Pipes
The Chieftains bring Celtic soul to the McCarter and State theaters. By: Susan Van Dongen The Chieftains, from left: fiddle player Seán Keane, Paddy Moloney on uilleann pipes and pennywhistle, Kevin Conneff on vocals and bodhrán, and flutist Matt Molloy. When immigrants from Ireland and Scotland sailed to these shores in the 19th century, they…
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EDITORIAL: Stay the course on Fischer purchase
EDITORIAL: Township should take necessary steps to secure property for preservation. On the surface, the news is pretty serious. A developer plans to lay claim to a 53-acre parcel that the Cranbury Township Committee has identified as its top priority for open space preservation. The Providence Corp. has made an offer to the owners of…
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School ballots filled
Three incumbents running unopposed in Jamesburg and four candidates on ballot in Monroe. By: Al Wicklund Three Jamesburg Board of Education members whose terms in office expire next month will run for re-election in the annual school election April 20. In Monroe, four candidates will be vying for three, three-year seats on the board. Albert…
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South ice hockey advances on fluke shot
Pirates feel lucky to survive states first round By: Justin Feil HAMILTON After building to a crescendo over the last weeks of the ice hockey season, the West Windsor-Plainsboro High South team wasn’t very happy with a quiet start to the state tournament Tuesday at Ice Land. It took a fluke goal on a…
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Louis Zinis
Louis Zinis, 90, of Jamesburg, died Friday, Feb. 27, at his residence. Born in New York City, he lived in Orange before moving to the Jamesburg area 45 years ago. He owned and operated Z & B Transportation Co., Newark. Mr. Zinis was a former president of the Lions Club in Old Bridge. He was…
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TANGENTS: Finding a secret place for a little hike in the woods
TANGENTS By John Saccenti: Discovering Ireland Brook Park on the border of East and South Brunswick. By: John Saccenti There are secret places you can go. Places that aren’t hard to find, if you’re looking. The problem is, most of us aren’t looking, and we usually end up leaving town for a day, a weekend,…
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Payne ‘tries too hard’ at Meet of Champions
By: Carolyn M. Hartko Monroe Township High School senior Tim Payne had hoped for a better end to the winter track season. After all, the shot putter had qualified for the 2003-2004 NJSIAA Meet of Champions for Winter Track and Field. But Payne stepped into the circle during the big meet this past Sunday at…
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Pedestrian safety tops wish list for junction area
Intersection of Route 571 and Cranbury Road described as "ticking time bomb" for those on foot. By: Shanay Cadette WEST WINDSOR "Combat zone," "death waiting to happen" and "ticking time bomb" are some of phrases residents use to describe the intersection of Route 571 and Cranbury Road. And they want township officials to pressure…
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Personal Chef Prepares Dinner in a Snap
Personal chef services can be a lifesaver for busy families… By: Faith Bahadurian Illustration by Judy Martin Personal chef prepares dinner in a snap Personal chef services can be a lifesaver for busy families, dieters, and even for active seniors who would rather be out on the links than standing over a sink. Your chef…
