Category: archives
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Elio A. Principato
Elio A. Principato, 81, died Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Manahawkin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in New Brunswick, he lived there, then in Hillsborough-Belle Mead, for many years, moving to Manahawkin in 1993. He worked in auto sales for over 42 years, first for Landis Ford in New Brunswick for 28 years, and then…
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Residents talk toll plan with governor
By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer HIGHTSTOWN — He fielded questions from about 500 perturbed residents who filled the Highststown High School auditorium and were skeptical about his plan. The metal detectors vetting those audience members broke down, delaying his meeting by about 40 minutes. He was confronted by state Republicans who publicly challenged his proposal,…
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POLICE BLOTTER
Wendy Lowery, 41, of Washington Avenue, was charged with disorderly conduct at 3:29 p.m. Jan. 31, after she blocked the entrance to a South Main Street Laundromat, and refused to let patrons leave. She was charged after refusing police requests to leave the business, police said. Ms. Lowery was released pending a court date. …
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Bob Franks appearance to discuss toll road restructure plan
Bob Franks, two-term representative for New Jersey’s 7th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, will discuss Gov. Jon Corzine’s proposals to reduce the state’s bonded indebtedness, invest in the state’s transportation infrastructure, and reform the sate budget process at the offices of Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus, 721 Route 202/206 South, Bridgewater, at noon Tuesday.…
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Dispute leads to charges for Gary Street resident
By Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer George Solomon, 46, of Gary Street, faces several firearms charges following a Feb. 1 domestic dispute, Somerset County Prosecutor Wayne Forrest said. Mr. Solomon was charged with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm with purpose to use it unlawfully, and unlawful possession of a handgun. According to Mr. Forrest, police…
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Post forum: Route 1
If the governor promised to widen Route 1, would you support his debt restructuring plan?
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Poker tournament benefitng HomeFront Sunday
Triumph Brewiing Company, on Nassau Street, Princeton, will host its inaugural charity poker tournament and silent auction to benefit HomeFront, starting at 6 p.m. Sunday. The event will feature a complimentary light dinner, cash bar and silent auction. The poker tournament will begin at 8 p.m. Entries were due Feb. 8 for players. Entry fee…
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Elizabeth Darling
HIGHTSTOWN Elizabeth Darling, 88, died Tuesday in the University Medical Center at Princeton. Born in West Palm Beach, Fla., she came to Cranbury in 1935 and lived in East Brunswick before moving to Hightstown 29 years ago. She was employed with the Cranbury School District maintenance department for more than 20 years before retiring…
