Category: archives
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Getting behind Monroe’s growth
Retirement communities help make town special By: Al Wicklund MONROE Once upon a time before there were planned retirement communities in Monroe Township there were thousands of acres of flat farmland, few roads and a man named Ross Cortese. Mr. Cortese, who was instrumental in the development of Monroe’s first retirement community,…
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War wary
Pakistani physicist at university raises a strong voice for peace. By: Jeff Milgram Dr. Zia Mian sits in his office in Princeton University’s Von Neuman Hall in front of a wall covered by peace and anti-nuclear weapons posters. "This used to be the Institute for Defense Analysis," he says with more than a trace of…
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Borough will need new administrator
Phil Del Turco announces resignation. By: Scott Morgan HIGHTSTOWN Monday evening’s Borough Council meeting marked the end of a short era in Hightstown. Borough Administrator and Chief Financial Officer Phil Del Turco announced his resignation at what was his final council meeting. The borough hired Mr. Del Turco last November after a year of…
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AROUND CRANBURY: Children in need of school supplies
AROUND CRANBURY by Lorraine Sedor: Our columnist shares the scoop on the happenings in town Lately, there’s been plenty of wonderful news in the Berkowsky household. Just a few weeks ago son Eric moved back to Plainsboro from the Boston area. He is now working as the Marketing Coordinator for Berkowsky and Associates. Nadine and…
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Painterly Distractions
Watercolors created by Gail Bracegirdle and 11 of her students are on display at the Hopewell Frame Shop’s Gallery through Aug. 17. By: Susan Van Dongen The standard dictionary definition of "anarchy" has to do with an absence of political authority, governmental disorder and confusion, or the lack of a cohesive and common purpose. The…
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Bandits strike building sites
Thieves stole more than $10,000 from construction sites By: Casha Caponegro Police officials are looking for thieves who stole more than $10,000 in tools and equipment from two construction sites between July 28 and 29. Five generators and assorted hand tools were reported stolen from a construction site on Prospect Plains Road. The items belonged…
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Fly & shop?
World-class Princeton birder Tom Southerland tours an unconventional local sanctuary. By: David Campbell Tom Southerland notes nesting birds in the overhangs in the Princeton Shopping Center. Staff photos by Mark Czajkowski If you’ve visited Princeton Shopping Center, you may have noticed a pervasive presence in the interior open-air court. The chirping. The flutter of wings.…
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Movie Timetables
Going to the movies tonight? Find out where and when the show you want to see is playing. Movies and times are valid from Friday, Aug. 9 through Thursday, Aug. 15. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. Please note: In the event that theaters…
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Spencer Davis Jr.
Spencer H. Davis Jr., Ph.D, 86, of Monroe, died Monday, July 29, at Monroe Village Health Care Center. Born in Philadelphia, Dr. Davis lived in Milltown and North Brunswick before moving to Monroe five years ago. Dr. Davis attended Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pa., and received his bachelor’s degree in botany in 1937. He…
