Category: archives
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Library joyously finishes a chapter
The last day at the old library was one of celebration and nostalgia. By: Jennifer Potash It was a parting with a little sorrow, but much more excitement and joy. "The library is now closed," chorused the Princeton Public Library staff, tossing confetti into the air as the last patron left the circulation desk at…
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West Windsor panel envisions rapid-transit for Town Center
Plan for bus rapid-transit system offers hope for traffic relief. By: Gwen Runkle WEST WINDSOR Imagine roadways free from gridlock or a major traffic artery like Route 571 inviting enough for bicyclists. And imagine this being made possible by a sleek new form of mass transit people will actually use. Such lofty visions could…
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OBITUARIES, Nov. 6, 2001
Ann D. Henry, Evelyn H. Soldavin, Margaret S. David, Jayne F. Toussaint, Morris A. Mayers, Aaron M. Smith, Dianne P. Vezza, Ann M. Stefan, Arthur Sutton. Ann D. Henry Real estate broker Ann D. Henry of Princeton Borough died Wednesday at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was 48. Born in Kitchener,…
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Calcagno gets third term in Washington
Republican wins 55 percent of vote, defeats challenge from Democrat Bob Giangrasso. By: Mark MoffaStaff Writer WASHINGTON Vince Calcagno on Tuesday was grateful for the support of voters, who elected him to another term on the Township Committee. Challenger Bob Giangrasso was thankful for the support of his backers, saying their endorsement gave credence…
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Margaret Walker
Margaret "Peggy" Hankinson Walker, 88, died Saturday at Annaburg Nursing Home, Manassas, Va. Born in Lawrenceville, she was a longtime Hopewell resident. She graduated from Central High School in Hopewell and attended New Jersey College for Women. She worked on her father’s farm in Hopewell and was a machinist at the Trenton G.M. plant during…
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Democrats sweep local elections
In Hightstown, newcomers Dan Buriak and Rick Pratt won election to the Borough Council. Incumbents Hector Duke and Perry Shapiro and newcomer Al Rosenberg won in the township. Hightstown Borough Council vote for two, three-year terms X – Dan Buriak (D) 775 Bob Patten* (R) 596 X – Rick Pratt (D) 683 Paul Szewczyk…
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Are you getting the most from your wireless?
Cell phones are becoming smarter and smarter By: LORETTA SHERMAN People using wireless Internet-ready cell phones can access the wireless Internet for information such as news, weather forecasts and stock quotes. They can also make travel arrangements, shop online, search specially formatted Web sites, access horoscopes, e-mail and more. Please visit our SMART HOMES 2001…
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Election Day 2001: Links
Please visit your local newspaper for election results Our Newspapers: The Beacon | The Cranbury Press | Hillsborough Beacon Hopewell Valley News | The Lawrence Ledger | The Manville News The Messenger-Press | The Princeton Packet | Register-News The South Brunswick Post | Windsor-Hights Herald [ OUR TOWNS ] Election Day 2001: Links The Beacon www.beaconnews.com Lambertville City, Delaware Township, West Amwell Township, New Hope Borough (Pa.), Stockton…
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Sarnoff cuts jobs in the face of sagging economy
The layoffs came across-the-board, in research and corporate positions. By: George Frey West Windsor-based Sarnoff Corp. laid off about 85 employees of its workforce of about 800 people on Oct. 31 due to constraints of the recession, company officials said. Some persons included in that number, though, had left due to retirement reasons, the officials…
