Category: archives
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State of the arts: Students leave mark with murals
For 26 years, the hallways of Monroe High School have showcased images of landscapes, cartoon characters and rock stars, from Mickey Mouse to Marilyn Manson. By:Casha Caponegro When Daniel Scully began high school four years ago, he dreamed of one day having a mural of his own added to the many already displayed throughout Monroe…
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Peddie improves to 12-6
BOYS TENNIS: The Falcons defeated Delbarton, one of the state’s top teams, 4-1 in a match Wednesday afternoon. By: Neil Hay Calling it "a huge win," coach Eric Gustavson was ecstatic Wednesday afternoon after the Peddie tennis team downed visiting Delbarton, 4-1. The win upped the Falcons’ record to 12-6. "Year in and year out…
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PU women’s lax faces Maryland again
Tigers get six-time champs in NCAA semifinals By: Justin Feil The Princeton University women’s lacrosse team took a lot out of their 7-6 loss to Maryland in the regular season. The Tigers, who were coming off a potentially demoralizing loss to Dartmouth, were able to regroup then to put together a balanced offensive and defensive…
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Garden Theater sequel ties high-tech to tradition
The refurbished movie theater will reopen on June 1. By: Jeff Milgram When the Garden Theater reopens June 1, it will have some stadium seating, a state-of-the-art projection and sound system and real butter for the popcorn. The theater, which closed its doors for renovation in August, will be a blend of high-tech equipment with…
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Feds to discuss aircraft noise
Members of the public that are upset at the amount of airplane traffic above Cranbury will have a chance to make comments to FAA representatives that could affect air traffic patterns in the area. By:Brian Shappell Cranbury residents upset with airplane noise will have an opportunity to make some noise of their own. The Federal…
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PU’s Tierney hopes to duplicate memories
Senior goalie, Tiger men’s lax faces Loyola at Hofstra on Saturday By: Bob Nuse Three years ago, Trevor Tierney experienced one of the greatest athletic moments of his life on the lacrosse field at Hofstra University. Saturday, the Princeton University senior returns to the site of that memory with hopes of taking the first step…
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Victory margin a real credit to all concerned
PACKET EDITORIAL, May 18 By: Packet Editorial Most supporters of the $78.2 million renovation and expansion plan for the Princeton Regional Schools approached Tuesday’s referendum with what might best be described as cautious optimism. There was no organized opposition to speak of, and the overall economy is still in pretty decent shape but you…
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Officials shocked by BASF pullout
The impact on West Windsor taxpayers is unclear. By: David M. Campbell WEST WINDSOR This week’s announcement that BASF is shutting down its facility on Route 1 sent tremors through township government circles, prompting area leaders to speculate on what the future holds for the site and for township taxpayers. Chris Baker, attorney for…
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West Windsor board bows to Sarnoff request
Proposed restrictions on development are eased. By: David M. Campbell WEST WINDSOR Faced with the threat that Sarnoff Corp. would leave the township, taking with it millions of dollars of tax revenue, the Planning Board on Wednesday bowed to the corporate giant’s request that the amount of permitted development of its Penns Neck campus…
