Category: archives
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Fancy foods galore
New York show yields tasty finds for the shelves of gourmet shoppers. By: Faith Bahadurian If the first rule of retail is "location, location, location," the second rule is surely "know your customer." This was the mantra for gourmet food buyers at the Fancy Food Show at the Javits Center in New York City. The…
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Revitalization project has no bidders
The borough’s downtown revitalization advertisement drew no bids. The Borough Council has decided to re-advertise with a bid deadline set for next week. By: Mark Moffa HIGHTSTOWN The downtown revitalization project will not begin this month, as originally planned, because the borough has yet to receive any bids from contractors. Officials hope the project,…
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Column: Over There
Tour de France enlivens city By: Bill Alden DUNKIRK, France The center of the northern French coastal city of Dunkirk is dingy with the whole area looking like it needs a fresh coat of paint. Last Saturday afternoon, the graying city had a depressing feel as dark clouds hovered above in the aftermath of…
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Environmental panel backs two sites for senior housing
The Princeton Environmental Commission voiced concern about other sites. By: David Campbell Seeking a balance between conservation and the needs of seniors, the Princeton Environmental Commission recently recommended against one of three sites under consideration for age-restricted housing by Princeton Township and warned that a second site is likely too environmentally sensitive for development. Instead,…
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Charter school, academy get go-ahead to expand
The Princeton Charter School will expand into a nearby building. By: David Campbell The Regional Planning Board of Princeton unanimously approved applications for the Princeton Charter School and the Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart on Thursday night, both proposals linked to growing enrollment at the schools. The board approved the Princeton Charter School’s plan…
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New Jersey farmland: We get what we pay for
THE STATE WE’RE IN by Michele S. Byers: Since every taxpayer in New Jersey contributes to the state’s farmland preservation fund, it’s fair that everyone reap some of the benefit, not just places where the state gets the best deals. Even though New Jersey’s precious farmland is vanishing at the alarming rate of 10,000 acres…
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Monroe seeks new rink bid
The township has advertised again for bids for the enclosure of an in-line roller skating arena and related work at the township Community Center. By:Al Wicklund MONROE The township has advertised again for bids for the enclosure of an in-line roller skating arena and related work at the township Community Center. A previous call…
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West Windsor Juniors seek sectional title
Come out of losers’ bracket to win District 12 title again By: Justin Feil The West Windsor Junior softball team was exactly where it expected to be when it began Section 3 Tournament play Thursday, but it’s third trip as the District 12 representative was no picnic… again. Much of the same West Windsor squad…
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Robert Warren Smith
HAMPTON, Va. Robert Warren Smith, 65, died Monday, July 9. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., he has been a Hampton resident for 40 years. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he began working as a printing press operator and after retiring became a volunteer at the Hampton Medical Center. Son of the late Dr. Barney…
