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Letters to the Editor, Aug. 31
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Aug. 31 Club tax and reform To the editor: "Club’s tax case a symptom of need for reform," The Packet’s most recent editorial (Tuesday, August 28) was right on the money, and should be required reading for all voters in Mercer County, and beyond. The editorial’s final paragraph warrents iteration.…
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Local tennis trio heads to Vegas for nationals
Middle States champions hope to bring back title By: Bob Nuse Sean Lowery and Jim Peiffer have been there before. Zion Chen will be going for the first time. And this year, a whole bandwagon full of fans will make the trip as well. Lowery, a Plainsboro resident, is co-captain of the Pennsbury Lightning 3.5…
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Film on child abuse to premiere at Triumph Brewing Company
In a country fascinated by celebrity antics, it’s little wonder that issues of child abuse, neglect, gang violence, poverty and HIV/AIDS continue to go unnoticed and underreported. An independent film, shot this summer in Trenton, is setting out to change that and Broadway star Christine Ebersole, Tony Award-winner for "Grey Gardens," has lent her…
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Obituaries for week of Aug. 31
By: Albert J. Hanson HAMILTON Albert J. Hanson, 80, died Aug. 22 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton. Born in Providence, R.I., he spent most of his life in the Hightstown area before moving to South Carolina 13 years ago and then returning to New Jersey in December. Mr. Hanson had been…
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A little bit of heaven at the farm market
I have a mental list of things I want to be sure to make while such wonderful local produce is still available By: Faith Bahadurian Photo by Faith Bahadurian The profusion of fresh local produce at this time of year, illustrated by this scene from the West Windsor Farmers’ Market, suggests dishes that make the…
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Pageants galore for Country Fair
MONROE The Monroe Township Mother’s Club wants to give local children a chance to let their personalities shine at its 19th annual Country Fair. By: William Greenwood MONROE The Monroe Township Mother’s Club wants to give local children a chance to let their personalities shine at its 19th annual Country Fair. The club…
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Sale of Barclay North and South a done deal
. The Township Committee adopted a resolution Aug. 23 assigning the contract of sale to West Orange Baby, LLC. By: Paul Koepp The $2.1 million sale of the Barclay North and South properties is final. The Township Committee adopted a resolution Aug. 23 assigning the contract of sale to West Orange Baby, LLC. Township Administrator Christine…
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Community Calendar
From the Aug. 30 edition Citywide resident photo August through September To celebrate Bordentown’s 325th Anniversary, the committee will be taking photos of residents in front of their homes. The photos will be placed in a scrapbook in the Bordentown Library on Union Street. A questionnaire will be sent to all residents and businesses…
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Barrett becomes Cardinals’ coach
BOYS SOCCER By: Tim Falls PJ Barrett has his team excited to play. Lawrence High School’s new boys varsity soccer coach has been preparing his team another successful season and the Cardinals are confident that they can accomplish even more than they did last season. Former coach, Keith Fithen, helped Lawrence reach the NJSIAA playoffs,…
