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  • Leon J. Giacomozzi

       Leon J. Giacomozzi, 84, of Jamesburg, died Saturday, Dec. 13, at Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick.    Born in Jamesburg, he was a lifelong resident. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Marine Corps. He was a mason, working since 1947 for Bricklayers & Allied Craftsmen.    He is survived by…

  • Elizabeth M. Peterson

       Elizabeth M. Peterson, 79, of Cranbury, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, at her home.    Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Ms. Peterson was former longtime resident of Florham Park. She was a resident of Cranbury for 10 years and recently moved to Clearbrook. She was a research secretary for Ciba-Geigy Corporation of Summit from 1968 to 1989. She…

  • Friends remember her as ‘Winkie’

    Longtime Cranbury resident and avid bowler passes away. By: Matthew Kirdahy    Those who knew her best called her "Winkie" and say she was just as much of a success in life as she was in the bowling alley.    Mary M. Wincklhofer, 94, died Dec. 22 at her home in Cranbury.    Born in Elizabeth, she lived…

  • ‘Bigger, better, faster’ Galant now a real competitor

    No surprise then that the 2004 Galant’s appearance and model lineup strongly remind you of Altima. That means sharp, edgier styling than the four pre´vious generations of Galants sold here, and four trim levels ranging in base prices from $18,592 to $26,292. By: Bob Hall In the ever-expanding universe of fine midsize sedans, Galant makes…

  • It took a decade, but payoff pleases departing mayor

    Events came full circle for Marvin Reed. By: Jennifer Potash    From the downtown development to Palmer Square’s Hulfish North, Princeton Borough Mayor Marvin Reed came full circle during his 13-year mayoral tenure.    "I began my political career talking about Palmer Square and now I will end it with Palmer Square," Mayor Reed said at a…

  • Sarafin dominated news early in 2003

    This is the first in a series of four articles looking at events from 2003 as reported in the Windsor-Hights Herald. By: The following dates reflect the issue in which the story was published. Jan. 3    Former Councilman Bob Patten, a Republican, became the mayor of Hightstown, succeeding Democrat Amy Aughenbaugh. * * *    The…

  • Grant will fund recording of environmental resources

    Township approves matching grant to assess Cranbury’s watershed practices. By: Matthew Kirdahy    The Township Committee approved a $2,500 matching grant for Cranbury’s Environmental Commission to document the town’s environmental resources.    Commission member John Persico asked the committee Monday for the matching grant. The Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association will pay the other half.    The Stony Brook-Millstone…

  • Practice pays off for two test takers

    Two Monroe Township High School students score perfect on the math and verbal sections of the PSATs. By: Rebecca Tokarz    MONROE — According to Yushen Qian and Robert Ngenzi, a student’s intelligence should not be judged by how well they perform on a standardized test.    And the pair should know — Yushen, 16, and Robert,…

  • OBITUARIES, Dec. 26, 2003

    Helen J. Murphy. Helen J. Murphy Belle Mead resident     MONTGOMERY — Helen J. Murphy died Monday at McCarrick Care Center, Somerset. She was 82.    Born and raised in Jersey City, she lived in Woodbridge before moving to Belle Mead 20 years ago.    She was a homemaker.    Wife of the late John Murphy, who died…