Category: archives
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September 11: One year later
The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, took a significant toll on communities throughout central New Jersey, impacting life and lives in a uniquely horrific way. This week, The Packet group of weekly newspapers looks back on that day and its effect on how we all see our world. We tell the stories of many…
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Cougars ready for varsity debut
MHS field hockey looks to make jump By: Bob Nuse Gina DiVenuto knows this year will be quite different than last year for her Montgomery High field hockey team. After fielding a junior varsity team a year ago during its first season, the field hockey program at Montgomery moves to the varsity level this year.…
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Co-worker’s calm missed on the job
Anil Bharvaney never let panic set in on his work. He was at a conference on the 91st floor of the north tower for telecommunications company Instinet. By: Scott Morgan EAST WINDSOR He was a quiet man, a peaceful, soft-spoken man who lived life according to one simple concept: The more you give, the…
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Memento of town’s history
1906 postcard to be auctioned off at Cranbury Day By: Casha Caponegro The Friends of the Cranbury Public Library will auction off a one-of-a-kind image of Cranbury this Saturday at Cranbury Day. A postcard from 1906 that depicts Cranbury has been enlarged, cleaned up, matted and framed. The image will go to the highest bidder…
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Field hockey league set to launch this fall
The program will run from Sept. 29 to Nov. 17 and have a maximum of 52 players on four teams. By: Jennifer Potash Aspiring field hockey players will have a league of their own in Princeton this fall. The Joint Princeton Recreation Board approved a field hockey program for girls in sixth grade through eighth…
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Long Time Coming
Graham Nash will sing songs from his new solo album, as well as Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young classics, during September performances in Red Bank, Atlantic City and Glenside, Pa. By: Susan Van Dongen "The only thing we can do as individuals is to live life the best we can, try and make the environment…
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Elizabeth Robertson
Elizabeth Robertson, 90, of Jamesburg, died Thursday, Aug. 29, at Madison Center in Old Bridge. Born in Atlantic City, Ms. Robertson lived in Irvington for many years before moving to Jamesburg in 1989. Her husband, Mathias C. Robertson, is deceased. Ms. Robertson is survived by her stepson, Joseph Viviani of Old Bridge; a granddaughter, Jeanne…
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New coach, new ideas
Dillon brings offensive philosophy to Monroe girl’s soccer team By: Carolyn M. Hartko The Monroe Township High School girls’ soccer program has had a relatively high rate of turnover in the coaching staff this past decade. The Lady Falcons are about to start the season with another new coach. Kathy Dillon, a middle school physical…
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Key group quietly examines downtown design plan
Out of spotlight, advisory group works with proposed garage developers. By: Jennifer Potash A group of local architects, planners and citizens has met quietly for the past two months with the proposed downtown garage developers to work out design details. Following two design charrettes, or workshops, on the proposed projects, Princeton Borough Mayor Marvin Reed…
