Category: archives
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Few state girls’ swimming surprises in openers
MHS, PHS, WW-PS into semifinals By: Justin Feil The state tournament openers featured few surprises for the girls’ swimming teams of Montgomery High, West Windsor-Plainsboro High North and West Windsor-Plainsboro High South. While WW-P North saw its team season end against a higher seed, Montgomery and WW-P South upheld their top seeds and will swim…
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West Windsor assessing housing needs
Township seeks extension of deadline to complete its fair-share obligation for affordable housing By: Shanay Cadette WEST WINDSOR The township plans to seek Superior Court approval to extend the May 1 deadline to finalize its fair-share obligation for affordable housing. Officials say the extension will protect the township from lawsuits while it waits for…
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Press Forum: Library Expansion
Press Forum: Should Monroe Township expand its public library? Should Monroe Township expand its public library?
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Meals on Wheels volunteers brighten lives of seniors
Meals on Wheels served more than 45,000 meals last year to residents of Princeton, Plainsboro, West Windsor, East Windsor, Hightstown and Cranbury and is seeking volunteers to continue the effort. By: David Pescatore For Leshin Lane resident Mae Doherty, Kamala Acharya’s visit is the "bright side" of her day every Friday, and a key component…
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DISPATCHES: Money is the root of Yankees’ evil
DISPATCHES by Hank Kalet: Yankees’ payroll reaches $200 million with A-Rod acquisition and competitive balance suffers. By: Hank Kalet I don’t know that I can be a baseball fan anymore. I don’t know that I can sit down and watch a game in which the competitive balance is so skewed toward the teams with money,…
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Montgomery now upbeat over 3M quarry
Officials say company is taking a much more cooperative approach to solving pollution problems. By: Jill Matthews MONTGOMERY After lengthy battles over the past decade with Montgomery Township and the state Department of Environmental Protection, the 3M Company seems to be turning over a new leaf. The Montgomery Environmental Commission reported Tuesday night that…
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Jensen set for districts
By: Ken Weingartner John Jensen knows what it’s like to compete in the regional wrestling tournament, one step removed from the state tourney. This year, the Monroe High senior plans to apply what he’s learned to get there again and maybe farther. "Yes, it’s very much an advantage to have gone last year," said…
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Assemblyman calls for community discussion
Bill Baroni to hold discussion on one-school consolidation Feb. 24 at Town Hall. By: Matthew Kirdahy Republican Assemblyman Bill Baroni wants to hear from Cranburians. A continuation of discussions regarding one-school consolidation will take place at the Town Hall meeting room Feb. 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. But, he said all members of the…
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Rec. center may expand
Hoops parents and coaches ask fo more basketball court space. By: Al Wicklund MONROE Monroe Township Hoops Association officials went to the township Recreation Commission’s meeting Tuesday seeking added gym space for their busting-at-the-seams program and heard that help is on the way. While the help is not immediate, Township Council President Joanne Connolly…
