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  • Villagio impresses buyers with preview of model homes

    …the spacious home designs blend functionality with elegance Byron-Hill Homebuilders’ Villagio features quiet, quaint streets, luxurious town homes and ample opportunity for socializing.    Hundreds of eager homebuyers and special guests were recently enjoyed a sneak preview of the new model homes at South Brunswick’s Villagio. Byron-Hill Homebuilders hosted a private VIP preview of the new…

  • Wal-Mart discussion continues Monday

    Planning Board meeting over proposed mega store on Spruce Street By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    The Planning Board expects to hear more testimony from Wal-Mart on its proposed store on Spruce Street when the board meets Monday night.    The 7:30 p.m. meeting — the fourth in a series of public hearings on the application since…

  • Stephen J. Goeke

       Stephen J. Goeke, 67, died Aug. 16 at his home.    Born in Princeton, he has been a resident of Bordentown for several years.    He was a veteran of the United States Navy, and worked as a physical plant engineer with Educational Testing Service, Princeton.    Preceded in death by his parents Frederick and Matie Goeke, two…

  • History in the making

    Serious collectors eagerly awaiting Princeton Antiques & Fine Arts Show By: Christian Kirkpatrick    Up and down the Eastern Seaboard, people are writing on their calendars: Sept. 29-30, Princeton Fall Antiques & Fine Arts Show.    Dealers are deciding what to bring; collectors are considering what they’d like to buy, and supporters of the Historical Society of…

  • Borough-township rift on financing goes public

    Councilman claims borough owed ‘millions’ on pump station; township administrator issues rebuttal By: Nick Norlen    The retirement of debt service for a sewage pumping station has become a persistent point of contention between the Borough of Princeton and Princeton Township, according to officials of both municipalities.    The pumping station on Mount Lucas Road was built…

  • Heading to the ‘country’

    Mother’s Club fair serves as group’s major fundraiser. By: Bill Greenwood    MONROE — The Monroe Township Mother’s Club wants residents to join it at its 19th annual Country Fair for a day of fun and community-building.    The event will be held Sept. 9 from noon to 6 p.m. in Thompson Park, said Marguerite Dafoe, the…

  • OBITUARIES, Aug. 17, 2007

    Alice A. Navin, Fred W. West, Ann E. Sterling Alice A. Navin Career in computing HIGHTSTOWN — Alice Anne Ritchie Navin died Tuesday at Meadow Lakes of lung cancer. She was 82.    She moved to Princeton in 1957 and was a 39-year resident before moving to Meadow Lakes in 1996.    From 1960 to 1968 she…

  • Darcy ready to roll

    MHS grad promoting inline hockey By: Justin Feil    Joe Darcy intends to play club ice hockey for the College of Holy Cross this year, at least until he can find or start a roller hockey team.    "I’ve tried ice hockey off and on, but I really like roller hockey," said the Belle Mead resident. "I’ve…

  • Street Fair set for Saturday

    Jamesburg holding annual event from noon to 6 p.m. on West Railroad Avenue. By: Bill Greenwood    JAMESBURG — The borough wants residents to head outdoors and enjoy their neighbors’ company at its seventh annual street fair.    The event, which will be held Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. on West Railroad Avenue, will feature free…