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  • Nilson simplifies home buying process via tech

    Home Search Center offers customized online searches    Gloria Nilson/GMAC’s Princeton Junction office is at the cutting edge of the high tech revolution in real estate.    Combining an experienced staff and high technology, Princeton Junction closed over $39 million during its first year of operations in 2000.    "It all starts with having the right tools and…

  • Board ready to move on gym plan

       A report from a school board Ad Hoc Facilities Committee indicates there is definitely a need for a new school gymnasium and classrooms. By:Sarah Winkelman    The school board received some information Tuesday that backed up what it already knew.    A report from its Ad Hoc Facilities Committee indicates there is definitely a need for a…

  • GRADUATION: GMB graduates say farewell to middle school

    By:Craig Sernotti    JAMESBURG — The graduating eighth-graders of Grace M. Breckwedel Middle School were met with howls, cheers and applause from parents, friends, teachers and school administrators as they walked into the auditorium two at a time.    The band played "Pomp and Circumstance" and the audience was on its feet as it watched sons, daughters…

  • Clarence Strader Spencer

       MONROE — Clarence Strader Spencer, 81, passed away Sunday at the Medical Center at Princeton.    A memorial service celebrating his life will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at the Rossmoor Meeting House in Monroe.    Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Spencer’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 846 Main St., Fords, N.J.,…

  • When is a development a development?

    THE STATE WE’RE IN by Michele S. Byers: A law recently passed by the state Assembly could become an impediment to local planning.    When does a new development "officially" exist? When a town approves its concept? When specific site plans are approved? Or when shovels break the ground?    Though not as profound as the questions…

  • Hudgins claims second place at nationals

    TRACK & FIELD: The Hightstown senior unleashed a 48-foot throw at the National Scholastic Championships Sunday and graduated Wednesday. By: Neil Hay    When Jackie Hudgins makes her next competitive appearance, it will be as a member of the Clemson University women’s track and field team.    Hudgins closed out her illustrious high school shot put career…

  • Report: More students means more buildings

    A report prepared for the school district by a demography firm showed the district’s enrollment will exceed its capacity in the next five years. By: Michael Arges Graphic by T.J. Furman    East Windsor Regional school board members want more information and more options following Monday’s presentation of a draft demographer’s report for the district.    The…

  • HHS boys’ track teams looks to future

    Robinson hurdling heroics a major 2001 highlight By: Rudy Brandl    Head track and field coach Jim O’Connor enjoyed his first season with the Hillsborough High boys for a variety of reasons.    O’Connor, a veteran with vast experience from coaching at other schools, got a chance to supervise the growth and maturity of young athletes while…

  • The Grande at Scotts Mountain

    The Grande at Scotts Mountain is surrounded by vineyards, golf courses, reservoirs, fish hatcheries and acres of parkland.    The Grande at Scotts Mountain is surrounded by vineyards, golf courses, reservoirs, fish hatcheries and acres of parkland — including Merrill Creek Environmental Resource Preserve, which offers boating and fishing on a 650-acre lake and 10 miles…