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  • Alain Desranleau

       Alain Desranleau, 41, died Thursday, Jan. 31, at his residence.    Born in Newark, he resided in Piscataway for 15 years before moving to Dayton three years ago.    He was employed by McMaster Carr in Dayton for the past five years as a customer-service representative.    He was a 4th Degree member of Knights of Columbus Council…

  • Catherine Hall

       Catherine A. Griesmeyer Hall, 63, died Friday, Jan. 25, while on vacation in Cozumel, Mexico.    She was born in North Plainfield, where she grew up, and had lived in South Plainfield for 35 years prior to moving to Rossmoor seven years ago.    Cathy enjoyed being a housewife, mother and grandmother. She was also an avid…

  • Local budgets face a season of uncertainty

    PACKET EDITORIAL, Feb. 5 By: Packet Editorial    It’s local budget-preparation time in New Jersey, with municipal and school officials all across the state sharpening their pencils, donning their eyeshades and undertaking the tedious, line-by-line annual review and analysis of next year’s anticipated expenditures and revenues.    It’s a thankless job, but an important one. When you…

  • No one hurt in John Street fire

    Nine people were left homeless after an extension cord malfunctioned. By: Jeff Milgram    A fire severely damaged a multi-family home on John Street early Saturday morning, leaving nine people homeless.    No one was hurt when the fire broke out around 7 a.m. in an upstairs bedroom at 158-160 John St. rented to Paul Garner, 50,…

  • Township wants deer suit tossed out

    Court motion calls challenge redundant By: David Campbell    Princeton Township yesterday filed a motion with the Appellate Division of the state Superior Court seeking to throw out a lawsuit challenging the township’s deer-management program.    Township Attorney Edwin Schmierer said Monday the issues in the suit are already addressed in two related legal actions pending in…

  • Marketplace Features feb 2002

    Looking for an ad from our Magazines? – You can now browse the ads online! Find local businesses online NJWebDirectory.com Search for appliances, autos, business services, homes, home improvement, hotels, restaurants and more! Looking for a Job? Visit our New Employment Center and take a look at the Featured Help Wanted Ads! Buying or selling…

  • Oxford set to honor Princeton University president

    Shirley M. Tilghman will receive an honorary degree. By: Jeff Milgram    What does Princeton University President Shirley M. Tilghman have in common with a South African writer, one of England’s best actors and a Nobel laureate? All will receive honorary degrees from Oxford University.    The ceremony, known as Encaenia, will take place June 19.    "Professor…

  • South hockey borrows page from Patriots

    Underdogs secure top seed in MCT By: Justin Feil    The West Windsor-Plainsboro High South ice hockey team can identify with the Super Bowl champion Patriots. If there were odds-makers for high school ice hockey, few would have given the Pirates much of a chance this season to be among the Colonial Valley Conference’s elite.    Yet,…

  • Letters to the Editor, Feb. 5

    LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Feb. 5 By: White Buffalo responds to critics To the editor:    I am the president of White Buffalo Inc. and write to provide information concerning our organization. We have been selected by Princeton Township to assist with its white-tailed deer-management program, which has been the subject of much public debate. Recently,…