Category: archives
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‘Tis the season for frivolity
REALITY CHECK, Nov. 28 By: Dawn Cariello It’s that time of year again when companies lead their employees through the forced march of merriment known as the office Christmas party. These parties often reflect the philosophies and personalities of the organizations that host them. Indeed, individual workplace dynamics can’t help but manifest themselves at these…
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WW-P district won’t cut foreign language requirement
Board declines to reduce number of years of study, though it now allows some exceptions. By: Gwen McNamara In the wake of proposed changes at the state level, the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional Board of Education has decided to keep the district’s two-year world language graduation requirement, with some exceptions. The New Jersey State Board of…
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Charming boutique opens on North Main St.
By: Matthew Kirdahy Area women could be Charmed by Claire and what her new Cranbury boutique has to offer as the gift giving season approaches. Claire Morris, a local charm, jewelry, gifts and trinkets dealer, opened a new shop this month at 60 N. Main St. The shop’s name is Charmed by Claire, and the…
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Township settles Princeton Ridge zoning suit
One of three high-density housing sites has been eliminated. By: David Campbell The Princeton Township Committee on Monday night approved a resolution authorizing the settlement of a lawsuit that sought to overturn zoning changes made about two years ago that encourage high-density senior housing on the Princeton Ridge. The suit contended the zoning changes violated…
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A new citizen revels in American tradition
Thanksgiving holds a special significance for Yuri Gershstein. By: Jennifer Potash This Thanksgiving, Yuri Gershstein of Princeton Borough planned a meal with all the trimmings. The uniquely American holiday holds special significance for Mr. Gershstein, who is celebrating his second year as a U.S. citizen. "This day is truly special a day just to…
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Partnership bonds human family
GUEST OPINION, Nov. 28 By: Mercedeh Momeni On Dec. 10, the Nobel Committee will award the Peace Prize to Shirin Ebadi, an Iranian lawyer and activist. Ms. Ebadi has been a longtime advocate of children’s and women’s rights in Iran, under the most trying of circumstance. One of the basic tenets of the Baha’i faith…
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AROUND CRANBURY: Christmas tea coming soon
By: Lorraine Sedor The Cranbury Municipal Alliance on Drug Abuse and Alcoholism is pleased to sponsor a three-part series titled "Your Relationship with your Adolescent," tailored for the parents of seventh- and eight-grade students. Dates for the series are Thursdays, Dec. 4 and Jan. 8 and 22 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Cranbury…
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Former JWV state commander working to help veterans
Ben Roth of Clearbrook recently was honored during Jewish War Veterans’ national convention. By: Al Wicklund MONROE Ben Roth of Clearbrook, the past commander of the state chapter of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America, hasn’t slowed his pace since stepping down from his top post. "I go to Trenton…
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Yuletide to be bountiful with gifts under Joyce Kilmer’s tree
West Windsor-Plainsboro students gather books for school in Trenton suffering from a budget crunch. By: Gwen McNamara Christmas will be coming early for one school in Trenton this year. Thanks to the hard work of a team of sixth-grade students in the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, the Joyce Kilmer School, a kindergarten through eighth-grade…
