Category: archives
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Big Fish in Small Ponds
Silver Lake Nature Center’s pond tour takes visitors through backyard oases in Bucks County, Pa. By: Amy Brummer Newtown resident Barry Deacon installed an elaborate filtering system for his 10,000-gallon backyard pond. On a hot day, there are few sights more inviting than a tranquil pool of water. Nancy Bloom recalls a summer when she…
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WW-P Legion tall on talent at shortstop
Cheresnick leads baseball team into state tournament By: Bob Nuse Don Hutchinson hasn’t quite gotten to the point where he takes Evan Cheresnick for granted. But after three years of watching him play shortstop game after game, it’s hard not to. "Evan has been so consistent," said Hutchinson, who manages Cheresnick with the West Windsor-Plainsboro…
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Township replants offensive Yorkshire Drive flowers
East Windsor Township relocates plants in violation of height restrictions. By: David Pescatore EAST WINDSOR Shirley Legge feels like a part of herself died when she was forced to cut down part of the garden in front of her Yorkshire Drive home. "Some days I feel like committing suicide because of this. He has…
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University-N.O.W. Day Nursery accredited again
Once again, UniversityN.O.W. Day Nursery of Princeton has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. NAEYC accreditation is a rigorous, voluntary process by which early childhood programs demonstrate that they meet national standards of excellence. The accreditation process carefully considers all aspects of a program including health and safety, staffing,…
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Committee considers Brainerd dock plan
New docks could grace the shore of Brainerd Lake soon. By: Matt Kirdahy New docks could grace the shore of Brainerd Lake soon. At the request of the Township Committee, the Planning Board will consider amending the Land Development Ordinance to allow for the construction of temporary docks or piers in the lake on private…
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July 25, 2:44 p.m.: Merle Haggard and the defense of freedom
Country star speaks out By: Hank Kalet Merle Haggard has written some of the best country music you’ll ever want to hear. And now he’s weighing in on Iraq and the Dixie Chicks and false patriots. Haggard has always been his own man, following his own approach and thinking for himself. He penned the flag-waving…
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July 25, 2:40 p.m.: Five for Friday, a musical interlude
Some thoughts on the latest tunes By: Hank Kalet Five for Friday: Every few weeks I’m going to look over the Billboard Top 50 and pick the five singles that I like best. I’ll try to avoid repeating myself. This week: I like "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" by Ashanti, which comes in at No.…
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Borough seeking clothing to mark 150th anniversary
Antique clothes sought for celebration of Hightstown’s 150th year of incorporation. By: Sarah Winkelman HIGHTSTOWN This year marks the 150th anniversary of the borough’s incorporation and people will be decked out in antique garb to celebrate the occasion. At least that is the hope of the Celebrate Hightstown Committee. "We’re looking for vintage clothing…
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Housing approved for Baker Farm site in WW
Work continues on effort to rezone property. By: Gwen McNamara WEST WINDSOR The township Planning Board approved plans for 32 single-family homes for the Baker Farm on Old Trenton Road Wednesday, but those homes may never be built. That’s because the board is currently working to rezone the 157-acre property for age-restricted senior housing.…
