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  • Richard J. Klensch

       Richard J. Klensch, 70, of Lawrenceville died May 13 at home.    Born in Chicago, Mr. Klensch was an electronic research engineer with Sarnoff Research Center in Princeton. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois with a bachelors of science degree in engineering and attended Princeton University.    He was also a professional musician playing…

  • John L. Kent

       John L. Kent, 61, died May 17 at Park Place Center, Monmouth Junction.    Born in Trenton, he lived in Hatfield, Pa., and Vero Beach, Fla., before moving to Lawrenceville 16 years ago.    He was a managing partner of Gillespie Advertising Magazine Marketing-Public Relations Inc., Lawrenceville, for 16 years.    He served in the New Jersey National…

  • GUEST OPINION

    Ideas for improved record-keeping were under way before Di Falco By: Susan Riley    I returned from a week’s vacation to read, with amusement, of Councilman Robert Di Falco’s self-proclaimed knighthood.    For the last few years it has been acknowledged, by all members of Pennington Borough Council, that we have asked our borough clerk to do…

  • Princeton to mark Memorial Day

    The parade will march down Nassau Street beginning 10 a.m. Saturday. By: Jennifer Potash    Recognition and remembrance of the 50th anniversary of the Korean War will be the focus of the third annual Princeton Memorial Day parade Saturday.    The parade will kick off at 10 a.m., beginning on Princeton Avenue, turning onto Nassau Street, continuing…

  • Dorothea M. Carr

       TRENTON — Dorothea M. Carr, 84, died May 16 at Arcadia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Hamilton.    Born in Jersey City, she was a longtime Trenton resident.    She was a homemaker and a member of St. Raphael Church’s altar rosary society.    Daughter of the late William and Mary Lowery Metzger, wife of the late John J.…

  • Regent’s Mead rebuffed by court

    A state superior court judge upheld the Princeton Regional Planning Board’s decison to deny Regent’s Mead continuing-care community application.    A state Superior Court judge has upheld the Princeton Regional Planning Board’s December decision to deny an application for the 628,000-square-foot Regent’s Mead continuing-care retirement community on the former Our Lady of Princeton site.     Superior Court…

  • Is there new life for old pool?

    Lenape Swim Club, used to surviving, hopes to flourish By: David Dankwa    MONTGOMERY — The Lenape Swim Club, a private club located in a hillbilly country setting within sight of the Sourland Mountains, has operated for decades under the threat of closing down.    On a tight budget, a $29,000-a-year rent and a year-to-year lease, members…

  • OBITUARY

    Charlotte Heitzman Charlotte Heitzman     Charlotte Heitzman, 91, of Pennington died May 24 at home.     Born in New York City, she resided most of her life in Paterson. Upon her retirement, she resided in Toms River for 30 years before moving to Pennington three years ago.     Mrs. Heitzman was a retired elementary school…

  • Good sewer rules can clog sprawl’s engine

    Protecting open space is another benefit By:Michele S. Byers Somehow it’s fitting that good sewer rules can prevent New Jersey’s natural heritage from going down the drain. It’s true — unplanned approval of sewer permits fuels sprawl; on the other hand, good sewer rules will protect open space, and help revitalize our communities. The reason…