Category: archives
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In harmony with Mother Nature
Organic farming meets the demand for wholesome produce while preserving the integrity of the land. By: Chris Karmiol Just how healthy is that salad? Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Perhaps. But in this world of heavy-duty adulteration even the simple things, like wholesome fruits and vegetables, are not as wholesome…
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Post Office ceremony set for May
By: Casha Caponegro Cranburians should mark their calendars. The Cranbury Post Office will officially be renamed after local hero Todd M. Beamer in a ceremony at 10:30 a.m. May 4. "It’s going to be an incredible event," said Mayor Michael Mayes at Tuesday’s Township Committee meeting. Mr. Beamer died Sept. 11 as a passenger of…
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Trotman, Goldfab will seek re-election
Republicans have yet to field a slate to challenge the Democratic incumbents. By: Jennifer Potash Borough Council members Mildred Trotman and David Goldfarb, both Democrats, intend to seek re-election in November. April 8 is the deadline for candidates filing to run in the June 4 primary election for political party endorsement. Independent candidates have until…
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Peddie hopes to field another winner
BASEBALL: Graduation losses may finally catch up to the Falcons, who have assembled an impressive record and list of titles in recent years. By: Neil Hay The successes of the Peddie baseball team over the past several years are well documented. 17 wins in 1999, 21 in 2000, a 22-2 record in 2001. Mid-Atlantic Prep…
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RCN restores WGN to its lineup
The Chicago-based station will return to the cable service Monday. By: Jennifer Potash Chicago sports fans in Princeton Borough and Princeton Township soon will be able to catch the Cubs’ games on RCN’s cable lineup again. Bernie Miller, chairman of the Joint Princeton Cable TV Committee, said Thursday he was informed by Ralph Canina, general…
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School board adopts spending plan
MONROE- Voters get final say on 2002-2003 budget at school elections in April By: Nick D’Amore MONROE The Board of Education on Monday unanimously adopted its 2002-2003 budget, which calls for a 5 percent tax hike. Members of the public asked questions at the public hearing about spending and voiced opinions about ratables. Voters…
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FORUM: School Budget
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Ranking open space projects
CRANBURY- Group helps identify funding By: Casha Caponegro Cranbury will get some help from a nonprofit group devoted to land preservation in prioritizing and funding future open space acquisitions. Delaware and Raritan Greenway Inc. is offering to help rank local properties and to identify funding sources to help the township purchase the Updike property. The…
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Monroe made progress in girls hoops
By: Carolyn M. Hartko In the midst of a rebuilding year, the Monroe Township High School girls’ varsity basketball team nevertheless showed marked improvement during the 2001-02 season. The overall record of the Lady Falcons was 9-14, but the real story is their 8-8 record in the Greater Middlesex Conference’s Blue Division, up from last…
