Category: archives
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Patten can run in mayoral race
Former Councilman Bob Patten will be the Republican candidate in November for mayor in the borough. He will oppose incumbent Mayor Amy Aughenbaugh. By: Scott Morgan HIGHTSTOWN It’s official. Former Councilman Bob Patten will be the Republican Party candidate for mayor this election season. In the June 4 Democratic primary, borough voters went to…
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COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION: Memories from Monroe’s first graduating class
As members of the 25th class to graduate Monroe Township High School are now in their final days as high school students and the Board of Education plans on building a new high school, some members of the Class of 1977 offered some of their memories of their days as MTHS students. By: Nick D’Amore…
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Neo-Nazi incidents a dilemma for the press
Do National Alliance fliers distributed in Princeton merit a news story? By: David Campbell When neo-Nazis want to get the word out on the "Jewish world conspiracy," they use the local newspaper. "Our fliers and leaflets produce interest in the media," said Billy Roper, deputy membership coordinator of the neo-Nazi National Alliance. "We neither enhance…
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Orleans’ Hills at Hunterdon appealing to buyers
West Amwell community offers seven floor plans with 3,100 to 3,700 square feet of elegantly appointed living space. Orleans Homebuilders’ The Hills at Hunterdon community in West Amwell offers gorgeous views throughout the year. The community is nestled amid lovely rolling countryside and surrounded by acres of open space. "When you are on top of…
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Domenico Ristorante
Even the breadcrumbs are something to rhapsodize about at this neighborhood Italian restaurant that delivers both quantity and quality at reasonable prices in Monroe. By: Pat Tanner Domenico Ristorante 146 Applegarth Road Monroe (609) 490-9500 Food: Very good Service: Standard Prices: Inexpensive to moderate Cuisine: Italian Ambiance: No frills Hours: Lunch: Tue.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.;…
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Article, photos appreciated
Letter to the editor To the editor: We appreciate the lovely article and photographs of our daughter, Lynda, and her life as a professional ballet dancer. We are extremely proud of her efforts, dedication and hard work to reach the high level of artistry in her chosen career. However, one fact in the article should…
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PHS seniors planning for future
COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION By: Casha Caponegro Cranbury students getting ready to graduate from Princeton High School are getting ready to make the transition into college. For many, it will be their first time away from home and on their own. Some said they are looking forward to the freedom and independence that college life will…
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Art teacher’s work on display at ETS
Fifteen paintings by Hightstown High School teacher Bill Plank dealing with medieval times and fantasy are on display until next month at ETS in Lawrence. By: Chris Karmiol Chivalry is not dead. At least not in the work of Hightstown High School art teacher Bill Plank. A collection of his paintings, which bring together the…
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Borough cleanup a success
By: Al Wicklund JAMESBURG A group of 20 enthusiastic volunteers spruced up parts of Jamesburg Saturday during the borough’s fourth annual Cleanup Day. While the day went well and plantings were done and refuse picked up, Mayor Tony LaMantia said circumstances kept the numbers of volunteers lower than usual. "Our original cleanup was scheduled…
