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  • Red tape foils silly push for toll-free holiday

    EDITORIAL: The proposal for a symbolic toll-free July 4 would make better sense if it were scheduled for a work day.    We have one question to ask the folks who’ve been pushing so hard to make July 4 a toll-free day on the Garden State Parkway.    What’s the point?    It isn’t like removing the tolls,…

  • Town gardens to be tour features

    For the second time this year, the Rocky Brook Garden Club will hold a garden tour, showcasing many of the beautiful gardens found throughout the area. By:Casha Caponegro    For the second time this year, the Rocky Brook Garden Club will hold a garden tour, showcasing many of the beautiful gardens found throughout the area.    Included…

  • Veterans have earned our thanks

    Letter to the editor To the editor:    On this Memorial Day, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to those most courageous men and women who fought and died to make this world a better place. They fought against evil, hatred, and darkness; they fought against zealots who would have our very existence dependent…

  • Clarence Strader Spencer

       MONROE — Clarence Strader Spencer, 81, died Sunday at The Medical Center at Princeton.    Born in Newton, he lived in Hightstown before retiring to Rossmoor.    He was a graduate of The Peddie School and Rutgers University.    Mr. Spencer had a long career in business management. He was a consultant with Sadat Associates, an environmental engineering…

  • Sixth title has special meaning toTierney

    Two sons on team share moment in sun with father By: Bob Nuse    In the last 10 years, the Princeton University men’s lacrosse team has won six national championships.    Each of those championships was special in its own way.    The first one in 1992, well, it was the first one. An unexpected championship and a…

  • June 1, 2001 – Part 1

    By: infoUSA/Donnelley Marketing of Ames, Iowa Part One In some cases the listing represents the property’s mailing address rather than the municipal location. While the intention is to include all reported transactions, Packet Online does not guarantee its completeness or independently verify its contents. Avenel, Uma Ahluwalia, 407 Prospect Ave, $157,000, 04/02/01 Avenel, Jose Bebarros,…

  • James W. Copleston

       HIGHTSTOWN — James W. Copleston, 88, died Friday at The Medical Center at Princeton.    Born in New York, he lived in Hightstown since 1946.    He graduated from Fordham University and received a law degree from Fordham University School of Law.    He had been a practicing attorney and counselor to New York and retired as a…

  • Generous support of Jackie appreciated

    Letter to the editor To the editor:    On behalf of the Hightstown High School Athletic Department, I would like to express my gratitude for the generosity displayed by the East Windsor Regional School District community and those associated with track and field who have enabled Jackie Hudgins to compete in the National Championship in North…

  • Schools to sponsor carnival on Saturday

    The Barclay Brook-Brookside Parent Teacher Association carnival, a low-cost event with something for all family members, will be held Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. By:Al Wicklund    MONROE — The Barclay Brook-Brookside Parent Teacher Association carnival, a low-cost event with something for all family members, will be held Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.    The…