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Gloria Anderson
Gloria Bergman Andersen, 78, of Monroe, died Monday, Dec. 31, at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was born on May 30, 1923, in Woodbridge and lived in Edison for many years before moving to Monroe in 1981. She was a secretary with Merck & Co. Inc. in Rahway for 40 years before…
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Businesses moving to, building in towns…
ECONOMIC CLIMATE: In part three of our series on the economy, the Herald finds the commercial development business in Hightstown and East Windsor doing well. By: Chris Karmiol and Scott Morgan As a drive down Route 130 attests, business is still booming in East Windsor. Commercial development continues its upward trajectory as shopping centers emerge,…
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Frank Ferraro Sr.
Frank Ferraro Sr., 76, of Jamesburg, died Friday, Dec. 28, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Born in Bloomfield, he lived in Belleville before moving to Jamesburg 43 years ago. Mr. Ferraro owned and operated Ferraro’s Catering in Jamesburg for 22 years, retiring in 1984. He was an Army veteran of World…
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More ammunition for deer-plan foes
Ballistics expert helped sway judge to issue restraining order, opposing attorneys say. By: David Campbell The Superior Court judge who issued a temporary restraining order halting Princeton Township’s deer-management program Monday was swayed, attorneys opposed to the program say, by testimony from a ballistics expert who called it "extremely dangerous." The township is confident the…
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Wanda A. Norton Ridolfino
TRENTON Wanda A. Norton Ridolfino, 74, died Dec. 26 at Capital Health System at Fuld hospital. Born in Trenton, she was a lifelong resident. She retired from the Hamilton branch of the U.S. Postal Service. She was a member of St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church, Hamilton. Daughter of the late Richard and Wanda Cybroch…
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MHS girls hoops gets tough down the shore
By: Carolyn M. Hartko The Monroe Township High School girls’ basketball team had been expecting a tough ride in this year’s Bayshore Christmas Tournament, and that’s exactly what the Lady Falcons got. Monroe ended up 0-for-3 against Middletown North, Holmdel in the second round, and Brick in the finale. "We didn’t emphasize too much the…
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Cranbury groups plan for bright new year
SETTING THE AGENDA By: Press Staff Community groups are looking at 2002 as a year of prosperity and potential. This week, the Cranbury Business and Professional Association, the Recreation Department, the Cranbury Arts Council and the Woman’s Club all shared their hopes for the coming year with The Cranbury Press. The Cranbury Business and Professional…
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A Hero’s Life
The NJSO celebrates enigmatic composer Richard Strauss with a series of concerts and lectures. By: Susan Van Dongen If ever a composer lived a life of contradictions, it was Richard Strauss (1864-1949). According to musicologist Joseph Horowitz, one of the greatest discrepancies was between Strauss’ nonchalant personality and his highly emotional music. If his favorite…
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No news the news as Plainsboro reorganizes
Peter Cantu appointed mayor for 22nd year. By: Gwen Runkle PLAINSBORO Stability seemed to be the theme for the Township Committee as it reorganized for the new year Wednesday night. For the 22nd year in a row, Peter Cantu was appointed mayor. The vote was unanimous. In addition, Neil Lewis again was reappointed deputy…
