Category: archives
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New Montgomery senior center to be dedicated
The Otto Kaufman Community Center to be located in former Truetech building. By: Paul Sisolak MONTGOMERY The township’s new senior-citizen and community center will have its inaugural dedication ceremony next week. The Otto Kaufman Community Center, formerly the Truetech building at 356 Skillman Road, will be dedicated Monday at 9:30 a.m. The center is…
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Kid quilters sew up project for cancer patients
Riverside students, both boys and girls, hit the sewing machines. By: Jeff Milgram At the tender age of 8, Jeffrey Barsamian is already a veteran quilter. "Last year I was sewing and I really like it … and I wanted to try out sewing with a machine," said the Riverside School third-grader, part of an…
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Former Tiger Morrison back in NCAA meet
PU grad sports Texas orange in 5,000 meters By: Justin Feil Paul Morrison’s uniform says "Texas" on it, but Princeton University is still very close to his heart as he prepares for the Saturday final of the 5,000 meters at the NCAA Men’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Now a graduate student at Texas University,…
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Future looks bright for Monroe
MHS returns every starter next season By: Ken Weingartner As the 2003 boys’ tennis season came to an end, Monroe High coach Jim Kushner stressed to his team its future potential. The Falcons will retain their entire starting lineup, a group that finished the campaign 9-9 overall and placed fifth out of nine teams in…
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Montgomery High School principal takes new district job
Anne Marie Weber to assume new post of assistant to the superintendent. By: Paul Sisolak MONTGOMERY Citing a wish to pursue greater responsibilities, Anne Marie Weber will be leaving her position as Montgomery High School principal in August for another job within the school district. Coinciding exactly with the beginning of the next school…
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Blue Mountain Café
Specialties from the Jamaican-born chef at this Trenton eatery include plantains, empanadas, roti, collards and jerk chicken. By: Pat Tanner Blue Mountain Café 13 N. Willow St. Trenton (609) 695-4844 Food: Very good Service: Cheery Cuisine: Jamaican and Southern Ambiance: Casual, decorated with Island paintings Prices: Moderate Hours: Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Dinner: Thurs.-Fri.…
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Schools chief stepping down
Jamesburg super to resign at the end of the month. By: Rebecca Tokarz JAMESBURG After nearly five years of heading the Jamesburg School District, Superintendent Richard G. Ballard is expected to announce that he will leave the district June 30 to pursue a superintendency in a larger district that’s closer to home. Mr. Ballard…
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Welcome Back Potter
On the eve of the latest Harry Potter installment, area bookstores are gearing up for a wizardly good time. By: Jim Boyle It’s time to get out the magic wands and flying broomsticks once again. On June 21, the long-awaited Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix ($29.99) will be unleashed throughout the country.…
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Tenant on public parkland facing eviction
Delaware & Raritan Greenway trying to oust occupant of cottage on Princeton Township site. By: David Campbell Regional land trust Delaware & Raritan Greenway may have no choice but to take legal action to evict a tenant at Greenway Meadows Park whose lease expires at the end of June but seems tenaciously intent to remain…
