Category: archives

  • PHASE THREE: Discovering the beauty of life

    PHASE THREE By Arnold Bornstein: Wonders of Hawaii provoke world thought. By: Arnold Bornstein    Where we live, you’re familiar with the term snowbirds — people who reside here for the warm months and then head to Florida or other Sunbelt states for the winter. We just got back from a place some 6,000 miles from…

  • Nesting bald eagles need privacy from public

    State issues warning, posts signs near nest in Princeton area.    The state’s Endangered and Nongame Species Program is asking the public to respect the privacy of some of the area’s newest and certainly most exclusive residents — bald eagles.    "Since more and more people have become aware that we now have bald eagles in the…

  • Letters to the Herald

    For the Feb. 27 issue. Editorial insulted president of Twin Rivers board To the editor:     It was with shock that I read Mark Moffa’s editorial last week ("Court’s ruling contributes to limited society") regarding the recent decision in the lawsuit brought against the Twin Rivers Community by Dianne McCarthy, Haim-Bar-Akiva and Bruce Fritzges.    I…

  • Faulty stucco case reaches high court

    New Jersey Supreme Court to hear Montgomery appeal of an Appellate Division ruling on its lawsuit with DKM Residential Properties. By: Jill Matthews    MONTGOMERY—The New Jersey Supreme Court has agreed to hear Montgomery Township’s appeal of an Appellate Division ruling on its lawsuit with DKM Residential Properties, the developer of the Cherry Valley Country Club…

  • Letter: Senator touts energy bill

    To the editor:     During my recent campaign, negative attacks questioned my integrity with respect to my legislative efforts to reduce electric utility rates for consumers across our state. This June, a majority of New Jerseyans will enjoy lower electricity rates because of deregulation.    A recent power auction conducted by the Board of Public Utilities,…

  • Letter: Pryor appointment a bad precedent

    To the editor:     All Americans, regardless of party affiliation, should be outraged by the appointment of William Pryor to the 11th circuit. President Bush once again has used a recess appointment opportunity to place a widely opposed, far-right ideologue on our federal courts.    Apparently President Bush believes that by bypassing the Senate, we the…

  • Profaci quietly optimistic about districts

    By: Ken Weingartner    Monroe High wrestling coach Sal Profaci isn’t one to usually make bold predictions. He knows there is the risk of looking foolish if the forecast proves wrong.    So let’s just say Profaci is very anxious to see how well his Falcons fare starting tonight in the District 20 Tournament at South Brunswick…

  • Plainsboro officials riled by school tax burden

    Part of the blame rests with West Windsor undervaluing commercial properties, they say. By: Shanay Cadette    PLAINSBORO — Municipal officials were left reeling from the news that Plainsboro taxpayers may have to fork over 12 percent more in school taxes next year.    Mayor Peter Cantu said Thursday he’s deeply disappointed township officials were not warned…

  • Rich pancakes perfect for Shrove Tuesday

    In England it is called Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day, and part of the festivities include a pancake race, a tradition dating back to 1445. By: Pat Tanner Illustration by Judy Martin    While many parts of the world focus on wild Mardi Gras celebrations on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, the day that marks the…