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Morris Engleman
Morris Engleman, of Pennington, retired professor of biochemistry and English at Columbia University, died July 9 in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Born in Brooklyn, he was a former resident of the Trenton area. Dr. Engleman was a graduate of New York University and Purdue University with a doctorate in biochemistry. He was…
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EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK: How many times do we have to be told?
By Lauren Matthew, Managing Editor I’m beginning to wonder if a tiny robot is capable of finally driving home a lesson we’ve been trying to learn for years. When, months ago, I saw a preview for “Wall-E” in the movie theater, I very seriously wanted summer to start so I could see more of the…
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Recall effort sparks sharp responses through borough
Vic Monaco, Managing Editor HIGHTSTOWN Reaction to an effort to recall GOP Mayor Bob Patten saw one member of the all-Democratic Borough Council turn to name-calling in defense of the mayor while two others said the petition drive has validity. Overall, there was more support than criticism of Mayor Patten from local leaders, as…
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Quattrone says he’d finish mayor’s term
May sign petition to recall Patten By Vic Monaco, Managing Editor HIGHTSTOWN Democratic Borough Councilman Larry Quattrone doesn’t want to say anything bad about Republican Mayor Bob Patten. Nonetheless, he said this week that he may sign a just-announced petition calling for the mayor’s recall. And, more noteworthy, he said he is interested in…
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Neighbors disrupted by group home, related flier
By Anthony V. Coppola, Staff Writer EAST WINDSOR An unsigned and highly critical flier circulated to residents on and near Pinehurst Drive that warns them of an adult group home coming to the street is inaccurate, according to a spokesman for the organization that owns the property. Meanwhile, a man who said he played…
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Township briefs
By Audrey Levine Staff Writer Disabilities grant application OK’d The Township Committee unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday to allow for the submission of a 2009 Recreation Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities grant application. Mayor Anthony Ferrera said that the grant is used for such programs as Camp H.E.A.R.T, which is designed to bring together children…
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Local woman injured in single-car accident
An East Windsor woman was in fair condition Friday following an accident this week in West Windsor. Police said Anitha Gambirapati, 31, ran off the road at 9:25 a.m. Monday on Route 571 near McGetrick Lane and struck a large evergreen tree. As a result, they said she suffered head injuries and facial…
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Council looks at preservation, sewer line changes at meeting
By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer ROBBINSVILLE — The Township Council took steps toward highway development at its last meeting with the introduction of an ordinance to sell land to the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, as well the approval of a $600,000 bond ordinance for sewer line work on Route 33. At its June 26 meeting,…
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Patricia Fay Wright
HIGHTSTOWN Patricia Fay Wright, 64, died Saturday at the University Medical Center at Princeton. Born in Fort Bragg, N.C., she lived in Newark before moving to Hightstown 30 years ago. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hightstown and volunteered locally for various organizations. She was predeceased by her first husband,…
