Category: archives
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MOM line foes seek alternatives
Area leaders added their voices to a call for New Jersey Transit to take another look at a Freehold-Matawan route as an alternative to its proposed Monmouth Ocean Middlesex commuter rail line. By:Al Wicklund Area leaders added their voices to a call for New Jersey Transit to take another look at a Freehold-Matawan route as…
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Bomb rumors distrupt MTHS
Rumors that a bomb was in the school were proved false after the high school was searched by bomb-sniffing dogs April 19. By:Al Wicklund MONROE Unsubstantiated rumors of a bomb at Monroe Township High School last week caused a change in routine April 20, prompting school officials to limit access to the building, search…
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Mortgage rates at Central Jersey banks
Rates valid as of April 27, 2001 The Packet Group Lender Phone 30 yr fixed rate pts down 15 yr fixed rate pts down 1 year arm rate pts down Amboy National Bank (800) 942-6269 6.50 / 3.00 – 20 6.25 / 3.00 – 20 5.75 / 2.00 – 20 American Family Mtg. (609) 823-4185…
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Plainsboro officials support police in schools
A full-time officer would be placed in district high schools and middle schools. By: David M. Campbell PLAINSBORO The Township Committee responded favorably Wednesday night to a proposal by police to place a full-time officer in high schools and middle schools of the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District. A similar presentation for a second…
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Maureen P. Gilbert
HAMILTON Maureen P. Gilbert, 64, died Sunday at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton. Born in Trenton, she lived in Jacobstown before moving to Robbinsville 18 years ago. She was a machine operator for Proctor and Gamble. She was past president of American Legion Post 148 Auxiliary and VFW Post 5700 Auxiliary, both…
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Carson, Alberts, Pickens merit voter support
PACKET EDITORIAL, April 27 By: Packet Editorial In the rough-and-tumble world of West Windsor politics, this year’s campaign for mayor and two seats on the Township Council has been marked by one extraordinary characteristic its civility. The rhetoric has been remarkably free of animus. The candidates seem genuinely to like and respect each other.…
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West Windsor candidate forum reveals differences
The broad themes are tax relief, improved infrastructure and controlled growth. By: David M. Campbell WEST WINDSOR The broad themes of the mayoral and Township Council races this year are tax relief, improved infrastructure and controlled growth. But with the recent public concern over placement of the Alexander Road bridge, rising school costs …
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Celebrate Mitzvah Day: Do a good deed
Beth El Synagogue is sponsoring a program to help local community efforts. By: Michael Arges EAST WINDSOR Mitzvah Day 2001 is Beth El Synagogue’s invitation to do a "good deed" for someone in need. Activities range from setting up a computer room for the Salvation Army to preparing materials for the Million Moms March…
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AROUND CRANBURY: A museum tour, pet help and winged visitors
AROUND CRANBURY by Lorraine Sedor: Our columnist reflects on then current happenings of Cranbury. By: Lorraine Sedor Anna Drago called to say there are still a few seats left on the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra League’s daytrip to Doylestown, PA, which takes place Wednesday, May 2. A behind-the-scenes tour of Fonthill, the fascinating 44-room castle…
