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PRESS FORUM: School standards
What should the state do to make its Core Curriculum guidelines more specific? What should the state do to make its Core Curriculum guidelines more specific?
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State approves Princeton deer shoot
A sharpshooting program may begin as soon as Jan. 15. By: David Weinstein ROBBINSVILLE – Tuesday’s approval of Princeton Township’s deer-management plan by the state Fish and Game Council has cleared the way for hired guns to eliminate about 1,000 deer over a five-year period – a plan township officials say will decrease automobile accidents…
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Roeder set to mediate groups’ bridge dispute
West Windsor councilwoman to help settle dispute over future of Alexander Road bridge By: David M. Campbell WEST WINDSOR Township Councilwoman Rae Roeder has offered to mediate a discussion between Windsor Haven and Benford Estates residents, who are divided over what the township should do about the Alexander Road bridge. Last month, more than…
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State planning starts at Revolutionary site
Nassau Hall played a key role in the war for American independence and served as the site for planning the 225th anniversary. By: Jeff Milgram It has served as the nation’s capitol and was the place where the Continental Congress heard the news of the Treaty of Paris. The first foreign diplomat presented his…
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It’s unfortunate, but Mastriano must step down
Board will lose effective advocate for seniors and tax-weary residents, but Janice Mastriano cannot stay on school board By: John Patten It is with great sadness that we must join in the call for the resignation of East Windsor Regional School District board member Janice Mastriano. Last week Ms. Mastriano allegedly told a reporter for…
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PU apartment plan near canal faces protest
220-unit complex opposed by residents; South Brunswick council has concerns By: David M. Campbell PLAINSBORO Princeton University’s plan to develop former Princeton Nursery lands is scheduled for township review next week, and opposition from two community groups is mounting. Meanwhile, the Township Council of neighboring South Brunswick this week raised some concerns of its…
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Cranbury latest stop for administrator
CRANBURY — New township manager says military background will be a plus. By: Brian Shappell Fred Carr is a well-traveled man. In fact, moving from Kansas to New Jersey to become Cranbury’s second-ever township administrator is not even the longest trip he has decided to take to relocate. Mr. Carr began his tenure as Cranbury…
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QUICK PICKS
By:Staff Country breakfast A country breakfast and Christmas cookie sale will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Windsor United Methodist Church, 51 Church St., Windsor. The cost is $4.50 for adults, $2.50 for children age 6-12, children 5 and under, free. Devotions will be held at 7:45 a.m. for servers and all…
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William Stack
By:Staff PERTH AMBOY – William M. Stack, 86, died Dec. 9 at St. Peter’s Medical Center, New Brunswick. Born in Perth Amboy, he was a lifelong resident. Husband of the late Catherine Galvin Stack, he is survived by two daughters, Madonna Stack of New York and Roseann DeLuca of East Windsor; and three grandchildren, Kate,…
