Category: archives
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Town begins revisions to Master Plan
Increase values and growth not expected – cause for revisions By: Al Wicklund MONROE The continuing demand for housing and the continuing "unbelievable" escalation of land values and the cost of houses probably couldn’t be foreseen when the township’s Master Plan was revised five years ago, Councilman Hank Miller said Thursday. The councilman, chairman…
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CRANBURY: Community remembers Gambino at service
Mourners remember former mayor of Cranbury By: Sharlee Joy DiMenichi Tom Gambino was so joyful that even in his last days he kept his sense of humor. "’By the way, I will be there on the day of my memorial service. Where do you think I should sit?’" the Rev. Jack Foster of the United…
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Old Trenton limit awaits township OK
New speed limit to be set for roadway extension By: Rebecca Tokarz The state Department of Transportation has approved a speed limit reduction to 40 mph for the extension of Old Trenton Road. The DOT is waiting for the township’s final approval before the new speed limit can take effect. The approval is expected at…
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Weekend offer by Palmer Square may ease parking crunch
Long-term parking garage to be made available to weekend shoppers. By: Jennifer Potash Like a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat, Princeton Borough seems to have conjured up some additional parking spaces downtown. In an effort to ease merchants’ concerns about a lack of parking during peak shopping periods, Palmer Square has agreed…
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Seniors prove they don’t care
To the editor: How unfortunate the majority of "transplanted" senior citizens of Monroe have determined the fate of our schoolchildren. What is more upsetting is many of these senior citizens who voted "no" on the school expansion referendum are snowbirds who reside in Monroe maybe six months out of the year. Perhaps they should…
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Stars will shine Sunday night
Better Beginnings annual Shining Star Gala will honor three individuals and two organizations Sunday night. By: Scott Morgan HIGHTSTOWN Heroes aren’t just the ones who save lives. They’re the ones who make life a little nicer, too. They’re people like Liston Abbott, who served 28 years as a volunteer on the board of directors…
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Week of Oct. 18, 2002
From East Windsor, Hillsborough, Princeton, Princeton Junction and South Brunswick EAST WINDSOR Felix Quist-Natter, branch manager, has announced that three sales associates at Weichert, Realtors’ East Windsor office have been honored for their achievements in May. Sharon Weiner led the office in sales during June and is a member of the 2001 New Jersey Million…
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Updike decision the correct one
To the editor: Editor’s note: The following letter was submitted to The Press by the family of former Township Committeeman Tom Gambino following his death last week from stomach cancer. To the editor: I want to write to you to tell you how much I appreciate the foresight, good sense, and courage the Township…
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MHS wins second straight CJ II crown
Cougars knock off Manasquan for tennis title; eye Group II states By: Justin Feil For the second straight season, the Montgomery High girls’ tennis team can call itself Central Jersey Group II champion. The top-seeded Cougars knocked off second-seeded Manasquan, 3-2, in a tense battle at East Brunswick High on Thursday. Winners for MHS included…
