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State senator visits high school class
State Sen. John Bennett spent time with the Choosing to Participate class at Hightstown High School last week. By: Chris Karmiol Most politicians know that 15 minutes spent at a senior center is more valuable than 15 minutes spent at a high school. Aside from the fact that a majority of high schoolers are not…
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Will you vote for a new open space tax in Monroe? Will you vote for a new open space tax in Monroe?
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Open space question on the ballot
Monroe voters will have their say By: Al Wicklund MONROE Township voters will decide Tuesday if the township should add 1½ cents to the municipal tax rate for an open space fund. The Election Day ballot will contain the public question that, if approved, would authorize the creation of the fund. Polling places will…
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Press editor is too liberal
To the editor: I have to tell you that your latest editorial is nothing less than disgraceful. To say you are no fan of Frank Lautenberg and then go on to say you will vote for him is utterly ridiculous. God forbid President George W. Bush gets to pick his own judges. It’s about…
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St. Joe’s ousts Monroe from GMC boys soccer tournament
By: Carolyn M. Hartko The ghost of last season came back to haunt the Monroe Township High School boys’ soccer team on Thursday. In spite of dominating a good portion of the game played on Halloween, the Monroe Falcons (12-4-2) could not shoot straight in their Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament quarterfinal match against the fifth…
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CRANBURY: Local teen is charged with threats
Placed on house arrest. By: Casha Caponegro A 17-year-old Cranbury teen is on house arrest for allegedly sending 64 threatening letters to residents in the Cranbury area. The youth was charged with making terroristic threats and could be placed in a juvenile facility if convicted. According to Middlesex County Assistant Prosecutor Chris Kuberiet, the young…
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Beauregard has broad experience
To the editor: In the contest for a seat on the Cranbury Township Committee, The Press chose not to endorse either candidate. Without disparaging her opponent, I strongly urge my fellow voters to case their votes for Becky Beauregard. I know both candidates well, and over the years, have heard both speak in public…
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‘Smart’ town center consensus grows
Township officials optimistic following third session designed to promote a common effort by citizens and developers. By: Steve Rauscher MONTGOMERY Township officials said Tuesday they were encouraged by what they saw as real progress in the effort to turn public input into a practical plan to create a town center around the Route 518-Route…
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HHS hockey getting set for playoffs
HHS defeats Lawrence 3-0, preventing the Cardinals from qualifying for the state tournament. By: Neil Hay It is said that revenge is a dish best served cold. Just ask the Hightstown field hockey team. The Rams went deep into the freezer last week and came out with a big helping of humble pie as the…
