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  • Gary Hart raises old themes at PU talk

    A little grayer but still "the last American idealist." By: Jeff Milgram    Former U.S. Sen. Gary Hart, a two-time Democratic presidential hopeful, came to Princeton University on Tuesday to promote some of his favorite things: idealism, civic responsibility and a tax on consumption rather than income.    Mr. Hart, who served two terms in the U.S.…

  • Plumsted hopefuls look to November

    Geier and Knause to challenge incumbents Przywara and Quesnel for Township Committee seats. By: Scott Morgan    PLUMSTED — This June’s primary for two Township Committee seats will see a pair of uncontested races.    Incumbent Republicans Joe Przywara and Bonnie Quesnel will seek re-election to their fourth terms while Democratic challengers Mitch Geier and former Committeeman…

  • Kudos to involved parents

    CRIMSON COMMENTS by Rose McGlew    Anyone who has spent a significant time in school as anything but a student, will tell you the real key to success in the classroom — parental involvement — has to be at the top of every teacher’s educational wish list.    Having parents interested in their child’s progress is great.…

  • Downsize without compromising luxury at Fox Run Preserve in Solebury

    Active adult community offers range of designs to fit a spectrum of styles and tastes    It’s not surprising that DeLuca Homes’ Fox Run Preserve, an active adult community in Solebury, Pa., has been attracting homebuyers who defy stereotype. All their lives, baby boomers have been defining themselves as a generation of true originals.    At Fox…

  • Town protests state’s cuts in history money

    Committee mulls possible Historical Commission elimination. By: Matt Kirdahy    The Township Committee has approved a resolution protesting cuts in the state’s upcoming fiscal year budget that would eliminate the state Historical Commission.    In a resolution approved April 7, the committee asked Gov. James McGreevey to reconsider elimination of money that funds the Council on the…

  • Monroe impressive at big-time golf event

    By: Redd E. Patrick    On the surface, it may not have looked like much — a three-man score of 257 and a 14th-place finish out of 20 teams — but Monroe’s showing in the prestigious Cherry Valley Golf Invitational in Skillman is expected to have a long-term positive effect on the team.    Coach Pete LoPresti…

  • Apartment Association accepting scholarship applications

    NJAA program offers five $1,000 scholarships to qualified applicants    The New Jersey Apartment Association (NJAA) is accepting applications for its 10th Annual Scholarship Program. This year’s program offers five $1,000 scholarships to qualified applicants. All applications must be received by Thursday, July 10, by 5 p.m.    Scholarships are granted on the basis of combined academic…

  • Sticky ‘stucco’ issue resumes after lawsuit

    Sixty-six more homes in Cherry Valley development undergoing repairs after faulty application of substance. By: Paul Sisolak    MONTGOMERY — Stucco problems have come back to gum up the lives of residents of the Cherry Valley development.    Repairs to homes in the development, located off The Great Road, began on Monday after homeowners claimed their houses…

  • Property near Kingston rezoned for office use

    University gets 78 commercial acres; to preserve 215 more. By: Sharlee Joy DiMenichi    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Township Council on Tuesday rezoned 78 acres along Route 1 from residential to office corporate, possibly paving the way for an office park and preservation of 215 acres of open space near Kingston.    The ordinance, adopted by a 3-1…