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  • Faith Severance Hackl Stewart

       HIGHTSTOWN — Faith Severance Hackl Stewart, 93, died March 27 at Meadow Lakes.    She lived in Princeton more than 50 years.    Daughter of the late H. Craig Severance and wife of the late George F. Hackl Jr., former governor and vice chairman of the New York Stock Exchange, and James P. Stewart, former president of…

  • Court gives body-art shop month to show zoning compliance

    Lucky 13 Body Shop on Leigh Avenue confronts borough violation notices. By: David Campbell    Lucky 13 Body Shop, a tattoo and body-piercing business on Leigh Avenue in Princeton Township, has one month to make its case to Princeton Municipal Court showing compliance with Princeton Township zoning.    Princeton Municipal Judge Russell Annich Jr. on Tuesday asked…

  • Week of April 5, 2002

    From Hamilton, Hillsborough, Pennington and Princeton HAMILTON    The Maxine Brimmer sales team with RE/MAX Tri County in Hamilton, has ranked within the top five sales teams in RE/MAX of New Jersey.    This team placed fourth for most homes sold and fifth for overall sales production for 2001. Earlier this month, The Maxine Brimmer team was…

  • Hun softball starts season with win

    PDS encouraged in spite of 4-0 loss to Raiders By: Justin Feil    Even after coming off a 17-3 season and returning all but two starters, Hun softball coach Kathy Quirk still found plenty to worry about going into her team’s season opener against Princeton Day School on Wednesday.    There was the overconfidence coming off such…

  • Falcons softball team hoping for further success

    By: Carolyn M. Hartko    Once again, hopes were high as the Monroe Township High School softball team hit the field for the season opener this week. The Lady Falcons return five starters from the 2001 squad that went 18-6 overall. They were undefeated in the Blue Division (14-0), capturing their second division title in a…

  • AROUND CRANBURY

    Church to host woman’s tea By: Lorraine Sedor    The First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury invites area women to an afternoon of tea, dessert and spiritual motivation on Sunday, April 14 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The event is free and open to all local women.    The Second Annual Women’s tea features…

  • High school readies for accreditation exam

    Though it is still a year away, the faculty and staff at Hightstown High School are preparing for their Middle States Association examination. By: Chris Karmiol    With a new paint job in the hallways, a dramatic wall mural and new, carved-wood signage in the front entrance of the school, one might think Hightstown High School…

  • TANGENTS

    Making the most of memories you have By: John Saccenti    I want to play defensive tackle, break through the offensive line and sack the quarterback. I want to play the outfield and make a leaping catch over the centerfield wall. I want to wrestle in the NJSIAA state finals.    But, unfortunately, my playing days are…

  • The Pink Petal Tea Room

    High Tea finds a delightful home in Yardley, Pa. By: Sally Silverman The Pink Petal Tea Room 90 W. Afton Ave. Yardley, Pa. (215) 321-9866 Price: Moderate Food: Good Cuisine: Tea and related light fare Ambiance: Charming Service: Gracious Hours: Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; available Sunday for private parties and occasional tea tastings Essentials: Wheelchair…