Category: archives

  • Letters to the Editor, Dec. 19, 2002

    A measure to benefit the rich To the editor:     I feel the Hopewell Township rezoning proposal will benefit all who will continue to afford to live here. It also will benefit the richer folks who will replace those who leave.    I propose that the cost of this proposal be borne by all our citizens,…

  • Santa flying in to Princeton Airport, but needs help

       It’s official: Santa Claus will arrive at Princeton Airport on Tuesday at 11 a.m., thanks to an ongoing relationship with the Nierenberg family, the airport’s owners. The "admission price" is a donation of clothing, toys or books for needy kids.    If you wish to have your children participate in the event, please bring a wrapped…

  • Dec. 19, 2002

    By: infoUSA/Donnelley Marketing of Ames, Iowa In some cases the listing represents the property’s mailing address rather than the municipal location. While the intention is to include all reported transactions, Packet Online does not guarantee its completeness or independently verify its contents. Avenel, Anthony Brito, 47 Cornell St, $182,900, 3/22/02 Basking Ridge, James Barnes, 2…

  • PU Alumni Day awards go to Peter Bell, Sen. Frist

    By: Jeff Milgram    The president of an international relief and development organization and a senator who specializes in health-care issues have been selected as the 2003 recipients of Princeton University’s highest alumni awards.    Peter Bell, president of CARE USA, and Sen. William Frist (R-Tenn.) will receive their awards and deliver addresses on campus during Alumni…

  • Residents thankful for vote results

    Letter to the editor To the editor:    This morning, we were very happy to see that the referendum for improvements to the public schools in Lawrenceville had passed. While it was difficult for many to cast a vote that would ultimately increase their taxes, it was such an important step for the future of our…

  • Commercial art

    Manville High art students decorate business windows for the holidays By:Sally Goldenberg    It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go. Well, at least in downtown Manville.    The front and back windows of Towne Centre Hardware and Midtown Gourmet on South Main Street are now adorned with paintings, courtesy of Manville High School’s…

  • Mustangs expect improvement on hardwood

    New coach Blasi optimistic about season By: Shawn Tyrrell        The 2002-03 Manville High School boys’ basketball season kicks off tomorrow night when the team travels to Summit to take on Oratory Prep in the opener for both schools. There are a lot of questions that will be answered in the coming weeks, with perhaps…

  • New year will bringnew committee members

    Departing Democrats look back; incoming Republicans look ahead By:Alec Moore    For Deputy Mayor John Gelardi and Committeeman Bill Gold, the outcome of November’s election was not favorable, but nonetheless the longtime Hillsborough residents said it was an honor to serve their fellow townspeople as Township Committeemen. GOP looking forward to serving    Dr. Steven Sireci and…

  • Washington Township considering sidewalk projects

    Officials prioritizing a list of areas deemed in need of walkways and taking input from residents. By: Cynthia Koons    WASHINGTON — The Township Committee is pushing ahead with plans to install five or six major sidewalks in the coming year to accommodate the township’s growing pedestrian population.    A few residents, such as Beth Fox-McManus, have…