Category: archives
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Pledge, plea to honor this newest ‘right’
PACKET EDITORIAL, July 5 By: Packet Editorial If you are inclined to believe everything you read in the papers well, some papers, at least you might think a vast conspiracy of silence on the part of New Jersey public officials is about to be smashed by a crusading, enterprising media seeking to shine…
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Mothers of Invention
The New Brunswick-based Frank Zappa tribute band Project/Object performs at Conduit in Trenton July 12. By: Jillian Kalonick For some, it probably began with "Joe’s Garage," or maybe "Montana," "Valley Girl" or "Dancin’ Fool" on the radio. Then instrumentals "Peaches en Regalia," or a noteworthy album titled after the oft-repeated request Shut up ‘N…
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Avanti Ristorante Italiano
Honest, personal service, a locale rich with history and great Italian food make this simple, homey restaurant in Pennington a favorite for repeat patrons. By: Antoinette Buckley Avanti Ristorante Italiano 23 W. Delaware Ave. Pennington (609) 737-7174 Food: Very good Service: Very good Cuisine: Italian Ambiance: Simple, homey Prices: Upper moderate Hours: Lunch: Tues.-Fri. 11:30…
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MONROE: Prioritizing county infrastructure
Len Tobias named chairman of the County Infrastructure Advisory Committee By: Al Wicklund MONROE When Middlesex County Freeholder Director David Crabiel announced the selection of a County Infrastructure Advisory Committee last month, he not only selected Grace Hill Road resident Len Tobias to the committee, he named Mr. Tobias chairman. Mr. Tobias comes to…
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State anticipates NPDC sale this year
The 230-acre Montgomery complex included as anticipated revenue in New Jersey budget. By: Steve Rauscher MONTGOMERY A deal on the sale of the 230-acre North Princeton Developmental Center could be reached within this fiscal year, state Treasury Department officials confirmed Wednesday. Among the line items in the state budget that secured passage Sunday night…
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Rachel Kendall Cantor
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas Rachel Kendall Cantor, 33, passed away at home Saturday. Born in Boone, N.C., she lived in Hightstown for 23 years before moving to Chicago and Corpus Christi. She was a graduate of Hightstown High School and the Philadelphia Art Institute. An accomplished artist and decorator, she enjoyed spending time at the…
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Bear seen along Dey
Bob the bear continues to make headlines in area By: Brian Shappell The 150-pound, 1½-year-old male black bear was spotted June 28 at around 10:52 a.m. on Dey Road, about a half mile west of Route 130. "There was a bear sighting by a passerby who called us," said Cranbury Police Chief Harry Kleinkauf. "Some…
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Four named to West Windsor Planning Board
Three new faces and one old hand selected by mayor. By: Gwen Runkle WEST WINDSOR Three new members and one familiar face will join the township Planning Board when it reorganizes Wednesday. Anthony Vinci, a member of the township Environmental Commission who works for Enviro-Sciences Inc., and Heidi Kleiman, an architect and member of…
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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, July 5 through Thursday, July 11. 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…
