Category: archives
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Stone takes over Hun basketball program
New coach has wealth of experience By: Bob Nuse The last time Jonathan Stone took to the basketball court for a game in Princeton, the result was a career highlight he’ll always remember. "I scored my first points as a college basketball player in a game at Jadwin Gym against Princeton," said Stone, a former…
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Recycling schedule gets council review
Work load becoming too much to do in one week By:Michael Arges EAST WINDSOR – Half of the township’s residents may have new pickup days for recyclables if East Windsor Township Council members endorse a new recycling schedule at Tuesday’s meeting. "Every week, one half of the town will be done, instead of trying…
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Temple plan may hinge on zone change
CRANBURY — Township Committee could place new restrictions on size and location of new houses of worship. By: Brian Shappell The Township Committee could place new restrictions on where houses of worship can be built in Cranbury and how large they can be. The committee is expected to vote immediately following a public hearing Monday…
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Dressing up Main Street for the season
CRANBURY — Members of the Cranbury Business and Professional Association dressed up Main Street with garlands and lights on Tuesday. By: Brian Shappell Sure, the weather outside was frightful — but this foursome had a delightful time decorating Cranbury’s village. Members of the Cranbury Business and Professional Association got a jump on the start of…
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Retirees aid those looking to start their own businesses
By: Al Wicklund MONROE — When Ray Orens was considering retirement, he was concerned about finding something to do. He didn’t have to worry. He found the Service Corps of Retired Executives Association. SCORE provides free counseling for people starting a small business or considering such a project Mr. Orens worked as a counselor and…
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Sylvia Weisel
By: Staff HIGHTSTOWN – Mrs. Sylvia A. Weisel, 55, of Hightstown died Nov. 21 evening at her residence. Born in Newark, she resided on the Southside of Elmira, N.Y. before coming to Hightstown in 1960. Mrs. Weisel graduated from the Hightstown High School and attended the Trenton State College School of Nursing, Trenton for two…
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Musical memories: Lecture on Broadway opens floodgate of recollections
By: Al Wicklund MONROE — A Rutgers music professor speaking about Broadway musicals at the Senior Center Monday found he had an audience of fellow historians. David Chapman, a member of the music faculty, talked with seniors about the development of musical comedy, beginning in the 1930s, showing clips of film versions of shows and…
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Board mulls a new gym
CRANBURY — Chief School Administrator wants to build a new gymnasium, to "keep the bar high" for Cranbury students. By: Brian Shappell Chief School Administrator Robert Bartoletti wants the school board to determine if a new gymnasium should be built and where. He told the board Tuesday there is a need for a new gymnasium…
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Dressing up downtown takes lots of help
By:Eva Teller and Dan Buriak To the editor: This letter of sincere thanks goes out to all of the very special people who have volunteered their time, donated resources, and have put forth a great deal of effort and energy into the Holiday Decoration Plan for downtown Hightstown. Many thanks to the initial decoration committee…
