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  • Theater of Dreams

    Beverly Sills stars at Eden’s gala tribute to La Scala opera. By: Michael Redmond    When the theme of a gala evening is one of the world’s legendary opera houses, La Scala in Milan, one expects to hear some famous voices discreetly piped in, to see glittering displays of opera memorabilia, even to see "extras" strolling…

  • West Windsor mulling three bypass options

    Mayor says he wants to pursue "a proactive posture to get the bypass we want." By: Gwen Runkle    WEST WINDSOR — Traditionally, when it comes to the Millstone Bypass, township officials have staunchly supported only one option — the original bypass plan. But after careful study, township professionals agree three versions of the plan meet…

  • Township intends to finish deer cull

    Following state setback, officials plan to return with modified plan. By: David Campbell    Undeterred by the state Fish and Game Council’s unexpected rejection of its deer-management program last week, Princeton Township officials on Monday remained intent on resurrecting at least some elements of the program this winter.    The township’s revised plan could be confined to…

  • Carjacker strikes on Nassau Street

    New York woman uninjured following noontime incident. By: Jennifer Potash    A New York City woman was the victim of a carjacking Monday on Nassau Street near Vandeventer Avenue.    Rosemary O’Connell, 61, of New York City parked her gray 1992 Mercury Topaz sedan on Nassau Street outside the CVS store and went inside to purchase some…

  • Letters to the Editor, Jan. 21

    LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Jan. 21 By: Council misses point on downtown project To the editor:     The Princeton Borough Council is ready to vote on the redevelopment agreement for the proposed garage and residential building project tonight. I think the council is missing the point with this project. Why?    Here is an opportunity to…

  • Health Commission asks governor for anti-smoking law

    Seeks to break legislative logjam on bills that would allow municipalities to ban smoking in public places. By: Jennifer Potash    While the smoke may have dissipated over the Princeton Regional Health Commission’s failed 2000 ordinance to ban smoking in public places, the commission is now signaling Gov. James E. McGreevey to take up the issue.…

  • Saving her best for last

    Van Houten helps seal MHS girls’ basketball win By: Justin Feil    On the soccer field, saving the game was just part of the job for Lindsay Van Houten, a goalie for the Montgomery High girls’ team. She proved that she can do the same on the basketball court.    With their two best inside players on…

  • PU grad Halpern starts for Caps

    Former Tiger enjoys professional hockey By: Lisa Zola-DeLibro    WASHINGTON, D.C. — He likes to play golf and stick ball, enjoys a summertime barbecue with friends and is looking forward to taking up an old hobby, woodworking.    Oh, and by the way, he is also the starting center on the Washington Capitals NHL team. He is…

  • OBITUARIES, Jan. 21, 2003

    Lemma Endersby, Charles Havens. Lemma Endersby Active Princeton volunteer     Lemma Rapelye Johnston Endersby of Princeton died Saturday at the Merwick unit of The Medical Center at Princeton after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 88.    Born in Roselle Park, she lived in a number of New Jersey shore communities before moving to…