Category: archives
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Timely restoration: Historical society works to fix clock
The Cranbury Historical and Preservation Society hopes to ring in the next school year with a newly repaired clock in the tower of the Old School building. By:Casha Caponegro The Cranbury Historical and Preservation Society hopes to ring in the next school year with a newly repaired clock in the tower of the Old School…
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Elayne Carrol
Elayne Carrol of Monroe died Tuesday, June 4, in the township. She was a fierce fighter for the rights of the disabled in the local community, as well as feminist causes and democratic principles. She is survived by her daughters, Cindy Carrol and Laurie Lisa; her grandchildren, Jackie, Julie, Andrew and Allison and her son-in-law,…
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Zoners nix Amoco plan
The Zoning Board of Adjustment rejected a proposal Wednesday to build a six-pump BP Amoco gas station and convenience store at the intersection of Route 130 and South River Road. By:Sarah Winkelman The Zoning Board of Adjustment rejected a proposal Wednesday to build a six-pump BP Amoco gas station and convenience store at the intersection…
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Township considers benefit for emergency crews
The Length of Service Awards Program being considered by the council would require the approval of voters in November. Hightstown voters approved the program in 1999. By: Michael Arges EAST WINDSOR Township Council members discussed starting a tax-deferred benefit program for rescue squad and fire company volunteers at their meeting Tuesday. East Windsor council…
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SAMPLE STORY: Case involving pit bulls raises neighbors’ ire
A Patton Avenue man, whom borough officials say had 15 dogs in a house littered with dog waste and garbage, is seeking to keep the animals and move back home. By: Jennifer Potash A Patton Avenue man, whom borough officials say had 15 dogs in a house littered with dog waste and garbage, is seeking…
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She helps find beauty in music
Linda Behrens, a music teacher at the Perry L. Drew School, was named the East Windsor Regional School District’s Teacher of the Year at this week’s school board meeting. By: Michael Arges For district Teacher of the Year Linda Behrens, music is too beautiful to be confined to a classroom. It is a way to…
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Tilghman takes helm as new era begins at Nassau Hall
New president looks ahead to university’s expansion. By: Jeff Milgram It will be business as usual for Shirley Tilghman when she officially takes over as president of Princeton University today. There will be no bands, speeches or ceremony and no official transfer of power from retiring President Harold Shapiro. In fact, Dr. Tilghman isn’t sure…
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Kathleen S. Sullivan Mathes
EAST WINDSOR Kathleen S. Sullivan Mathes, 48, died Thursday, June 7, at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Born in Perth Amboy, she lived in Spotswood before moving to East Windsor. She worked at Attitudes Hair and Nail Design, East Windsor. Daughter of the late Joseph W. Devald, she is survived by her mother, Bernice…
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Hun boys’ crew enjoys successful season
Young Raiders preparing for encore next year By: Justin Feil During the final week of school, Geoff Evans introduced two of his varsity rowers to the eighth-grade boys at the Hun School. They spent about 10 minutes discussing the perks of the crew program and answering a few questions. And just to send next year’s…
