Category: archives
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Gold’s Gym/Princeton Packet Athlete of the Week
MHS’ McHugh dependable as ever for XC By: Bob Nuse Jim Goodfriend knows that in a key spot, he can always count on Ashley McHugh. "When you need a big effort from someone, she comes through," the Montgomery High School cross country said of McHugh, a junior who has been the Cougars’ top runner for…
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Artist Draws her inspiration from Peace Corps service
By: Al Wicklund MONROE – Artist Nancie Gunkelman has seen and appreciates life as lived by peoples in Africa and other parts of the world. A sampling of what she has seen during time she spent in Africa as a member of the Peace Corps will be on display next week in the Monroe Township…
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Library watercolor exhibit offers entry into art
By:Brian Shappell The Cranbury Public Library Meeting Room is looking a lot brighter this month. That’s because Watercolorists Unlimited, a group of artists from Mercer and Middlesex counties, has brought its traveling exhibit to the hometown of three of its members, Cranbury residents Wilma Shimer, Ginny Swanagan and Lisa Walsh. The…
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Benchley, Fisk, Marrero backed in local races
PACKET EDITORIAL, Oct. 20 By: Packet Editorial Two seats on the Princeton Borough Council and one on the Princeton Township Committee are being contested in the Nov. 7 election. In the borough, we endorse Wendy Benchley, an incumbent Democrat, and Rodney Fisk, a Republican challenger, for election. In the township, we support Republican challenger Jack…
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Millstone Bypass battle shifting into high gear
The sides are now gearing up for an upcoming public hearing. By: David M. Campbell Battle lines in the struggle over the Millstone Bypass were drawn long ago, with the Princetons and area environmental groups opposing the roadway, and West Windsor Township holding its own in support of it. With the release of the state…
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Locals rap Raymond Road truck traffic
Residents seek immediate action to ban large trucks By: Matthew Armstrong Residents gathered Saturday at the corner of Douglas Drive and Raymond Road to mount a "Stop the Trucks" campaign to protest truck traffic on Raymond Road. Residents have long been complaining about the volume of traffic on Raymond Road, especially from trucks coming from…
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Jews played important role in creation of labor unions
By: Al Wicklund MONROE – Jewish involvement in the creation and growth of industrial and trade unions at the dawn of, and throughout, the 20th century was almost inevitable, William Weinberg said Monday. "In the years immediately before and after 1900, Jews from Eastern Europe arrived in this country in large numbers, bringing with them…
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Ivy leading Princeton ready to get physical
Norman, offensive line ready for showdown with Harvard By: Justin Feil Every week, the Princeton University offensive line is a subject of concern for the Tigers’ opponents. Head coaches routinely point to their size and physical nature when assessing Princeton’s strengths. This Saturday, the four seniors and one junior plus senior tight end George Citovic…
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Monroe police pull for Special Olympics
By:Al Wicklund MONROE Members of the Monroe Township Policemen’s Benevolent Association No. 255 on Saturday contributed to the support of Special Olympics New Jersey and performed well in competition in the 4th annual Continental Airlines and the Law Enforcement Torch Run Plane Pull at Newark International Airport. Teams from 40 businesses and organizations from…
