Category: archives
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THE STATE WE’RE IN: Summit outlines steps toward stopping sprawl
THE STATE WE’RE IN by Michele S. Byers: Governor McGreevey is committed to smart growth and the State Plan "I am irrevocably committed to stopping sprawl." This bold pledge was made by Gov. James McGreevey at his recent "Smart Growth Summit," held at the College of New Jersey in Ewing, and follows his campaign promise…
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Resident backs Aughenbaugh
Letter to the editor By: As a resident of Hightstown for more than 25 years, I have had the privilege to serve under several mayors on special committees. It is my opinion that the past four years with Amy Aughenbaugh as mayor have seen a resurgence in the pride of the residents of Hightstown,…
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MHS’ first varsity season comes with growing pains
Calabro, Cougars learn plenty in two-win field hockey season By: Justin Feil A year of sub-varsity last season was supposed to help prepare the Montgomery field hockey team for its first varsity schedule this season. It certainly helped the Cougars, but the varsity level was a bit difficult to anticipate exactly. "My anticipation was that…
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GOP candidates thank residents
Letter to the editor By: A special "Thank You" to the residents of Hightstown. During the last few weeks we have walked every neighborhood, knocked on doors, talked to so many people, but more importantly, we have listened to you and noted your concerns. You have been gracious and welcoming to us as we…
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AT&T to revise antenna proposal
New application to be brought before the Zoning Board By: Al Wicklund MONROE AT&T Wireless, which faced strong opposition to two proposed sites for its cellular antennas, will bring a revised application to the Zoning Board of Adjustment later this month. The company had applied for a use variance to install antennas for cellular…
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A farewell note to friends
Letter to the editor By: Thirty-two years is a very long time to live in one place. Lenore and I raised three sons who became quite successful largely because we lived in a very unusual place, a planned unit development called Twin Rivers. Free of such mundane but time-consuming chores as snow-removal, lawn and…
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New Hope woman killed in two-vehicle crash
Solebury police investigating cause of Thursday morning accident. By: Linda Seida SOLEBURY A New Hope woman was killed Thursday in Solebury Township when the car she was driving collided with a dump truck. Gwen Taylor Alper, 49, of Eden Roc in New Hope was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, which occurred…
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Candidate backing incumbent mayor
Letter to the editor By: The mayor has done a wonderful job in the past and I hope she gets the opportunity to continue serving her constituents. Mary Brennan The writer is the Democratic candidate for the House of Representatives in the Fourth Congressional District.
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PDS roll into Prep B final
Balanced effort gives Panther girls’ soccer sixth straight win By: Bob Nuse Midway through the season, the Princeton Day School girls’ soccer team found itself in a little bit of a lull. After a 3-1 start, the Panthers suffered through a stretch in which they lost five of their next six games to fall to…
