Category: archives
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Board eyes permanent traffic fix
CRANBURY- For now, circulation shows big improvement By: Casha Caponegro Although new regulations limiting morning traffic has decreased congestion in the school parking lot, school officials said they still want a permanent solution to the problem. "The traffic in the school lot is by no means perfect, but it has greatly improved," said Chief School…
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James "Jim" R. Mellor
HAMILTON James "Jim" R. Mellor, 44, died May 3 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton. Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong area resident. He was a manager at Laraco Electronics, Lawrenceville, for 27 years. He graduated from Princeton High School and was very devoted to his family. Mr. Mellor is survived…
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The Real Deal
SGR celebrates the release of The Tenby Chase May 19 at the Trocadero in Philadelphia. The band will come north to Trenton for a performance at Kat Man Du June 1. By: Susan Van Dongen From an original punk-ska garage band sound Green Day meets the Mighty Mighty Bosstones SGR found themselves evolving…
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The art of being a Lion
By: Casha Caponegro Cranbury Lions Club President Bob Virgadamo said he was stunned to learn he had been selected Lion of the Year for 2002. "I was extremely surprised," said Mr. Virgadamo. "We have a lot of good people that I thought would be chosen. I had never even thought of myself." The award is…
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Town paves way for newest PRC
MONROE- Replaces plans for a single-family housing development By: Al Wicklund MONROE The Township Council approved an ordinance that will allow for the construction of a planned retirement community in the area around Old Church Road. The council voted unanimously for approval of the zoning change from single-family residences on three-quarter acres lots to…
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Tre Vigne
The experience at this posh Mediterranean food emporium in Basking Ridge is worth getting dressed to the nines. By: Antoinette Buckley Tre Vigne 95 Morristown Road (Route 22) Basking Ridge (908) 221-0017 Food: Excellent Service: Excellent Cuisine: Mediterranean Ambiance: Elegant Prices: Moderate to expensive Hours: Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Dinner: Mon.-Fri. 5-9:30 p.m., Sat.…
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Problems in code office
Letter to the editor To the editor: I feel it is important to highlight a recent problem I experienced with the East Windsor municipal government. Unless the township is forced to change its ways, I fear others might be victimized similarly. Here are the facts regarding the situation: The space which normally would be…
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North’s Stout aims for gold in final MCT
Senior quarter-miler leads young Knights’ track team By: Justin Feil HAMILTON Over the past four years, Jeff Stout has seen a gradual improvement in his sprint times and his discus throws. The West Windsor-Plainsboro High North senior has to feel good about the potential to improve on his best marks at the Mercer County…
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Soaries breaks bread with local GOP
Candidate seeks to unseat Rep. Rush Holt By: Jennifer Potash The Rev. Deforest "Buster" Soaries preached to a different choir Tuesday as he sought the support of the Republican Association of Princeton in his election bid for Congress. He spoke before a breakfast gathering of the local Republicans at the Nassau Club on Mercer Street.…
