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  • Make a difference

    Regional Domestic Violence Response Team seeks volunteers. By: Gwen McNamara    For Ellen, a mother of two from Hightstown, it was a chance to do some community service.    For Christine, an administrative assistant at the YWCA of Princeton, it was a chance to help others, while for Carol, a grandmother in East Windsor who works for…

  • OBITUARIES, Aug. 19, 2003

    Catherine Holland. Catherine Holland Former Princeton resident     CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Catherine Lightfoot Holland died Thursday at Georgian Manor Assisted Living Facility in Chesapeake. She was 91.    Born in Richmond, Va., one of 12 children, she moved with her family to Philadelphia in 1915. She moved to Princeton in 1993 and in 1998 to Virginia…

  • Don’t get burned: Sun protection is essential to your skin

    By: Judy Shepps Battle     After a harsh winter, the warmth of the sun feels great. It is wonderful to spend time outdoors as our winter pallor disappears. While enjoying the sunshine, however, it is easy to forget that too much sun exposure, as well inadequate protection from its rays, can have harmful effects. Sunburn…

  • Montgomery 11s have banner night

    All-stars claim first-ever regional championship for program By: Justin Feil    The Montgomery 11-year-old all-star baseball team made history last year.    It did it again this year to leave Delaware on Thursday tired, yet thrilled.    A year after claiming the first Cal Ripken state championship in township history, Montgomery went one step further this year. It…

  • Key WW road should reopen before schools do

    Toll Brothers says Bear Brook Road will see traffic by the end of the month. By: Gwen McNamara    WEST WINDSOR — After three months of work, Bear Brook Road should soon be open.    "We project by the end of August Bear Brook Road will be open," said Christopher Gaffney, assistant vice president of Toll Brothers.…

  • Letters to the Editor, Aug. 19

    LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Aug. 19 Make replacing woodlands mandatory To the editor:     Once again large-scale woodland destruction is being proposed, this time on Princeton University land leased to the Springdale Golf Club. This proposal is for the destruction of 650 trees over eight inches in diameter, and many more if all the trees…

  • Borough garage remains on schedule

    The precast sections of the structure are expected to begin arriving early next month. By: Jennifer Potash    Foundation work continues on the new downtown Princeton Borough parking garage and officials still expect to meet the December completion date.    The first of several concrete footings for the 500-space garage’s foundation is largely complete, said Princeton Borough…

  • Circa 1838 Hillsborough Colonial beautifully updated

    A little piece of history is found in a 19th century Colonial home set on more than 3 ½ manicured acres backing onto protected parkland in Hillsborough. The circa 1838 dwelling has been beautifully updated and is clad in classic white wood shingles capped by a slate roof.     Set on a wooded, level lot,…

  • New PU department focuses on improved services

    Six separate units are now combined into one Department of University Services.    Princeton University has created a new department it hopes will improve services in the areas of event planning, use of campus facilities, hospitality options and visitor experiences.    The new Department of University Services will be led by Paul Breitman, director of the Frist…