Category: archives
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Smart neighborhoods
How some towns in central New Jersey are bracing for growth and combating sprawl. By: Sue Repko "Sprawl" has become a dirty word in New Jersey and around the nation. It conjures up images of vast tracts of land formerly farmed or forested, now dotted with McMansions and a SUV in every driveway. In New…
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Area members of state Assembly take committee seats
New Jersey state Assembly members from The Packet’s coverage area recently received committee assignments for the 2004-2005 legislative session. In the 15th Legislative District, which includes Princeton Borough and Princeton Township, Assemblywoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-Ewing), who is also the state Democratic Party chairwoman, will chair the Appropriations Committee and serve as a member of…
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County hockey opener looks familiar
WW-P South faces WW-PN for first of three meetings By: Justin Feil When Andrew Shaparin was an underclassmen, he was the kind of role player who sent the puck onto the right West Windsor-Plainsboro High South players’ sticks. He learned to use his speed and made good enough passes to be recognized for a role…
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Van Beusekom playing for love of sport
Senior PU women’s goalie ready for second half of season By: Justin Feil Megan Van Beusekom has already established her place in the Princeton University women’s ice hockey team record books. The Tigers’ senior goaltender set the mark for the highest single-season save percentage, .924, last season. To this day, she ranks first among Princeton…
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Valet service is for the time-poor, cash-rich
Relieving stress at $32 per hour. By: Jennifer Potash For weary commuters with no extra time to run errands or simply those who don’t want to, Princeton Valet Service promises to take care of everyday chores. Chase Taylor, a Lawrence resident, launched his startup business, Princeton Valet Services, to cater to the needs of consumers…
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OBITUARIES, Jan. 27, 2004
Elizabeth Osborne, Anne C. Metzheiser, Jacqueline R. Bur, Mary M. Jolley, Ralph W. Leventhal, Theodore A. Boyer Sr. Elizabeth Osborne Taught at Chapin KINGSTON Elizabeth Jane Gibby Osborne died Jan. 20 at home. She was 73. Born in Elizabeth, she was a Central Jersey resident for nearly 50 years, residing in Princeton, Kendall…
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Princeton Borough cops, civilians honored
Jonathan Bucchere named Officer of the Year. By: Jennifer Potash The Princeton Borough Police Department recently honored some of its officers for excellence as well as some civilians for supporting the department. The department held its annual awards banquet Jan. 17 at the Hibernian Hall in Hamilton. Patrol Officer Jonathan Bucchere was presented the Officer…
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Sensi, MHS pin down win over South
Healthier junior, Cougars rally over Pirate girls’ basketball By: Justin Feil Tori Sensi’s early portion to the Montgomery High girls’ basketball season was every bit as painful as the Cougars’ first-half performance against West Windsor-Plainsboro High South on Saturday afternoon. Sensi joylessly went through practices and fought through games as she battled the effects of…
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Slaying the insurance dragon
Upcoming seminar looks at ways to cut health insurance. By: Gwen McNamara With health insurance costs soaring through the roof, many companies are on the lookout for creative ways to save. "It’s getting tougher every year for employers," said Richard Kay, president of the Health Insurance Authority, an insurance agency in Plainsboro. "But they shouldn’t…
