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  • Montgomery Promenade receives final approvals

    A few details still to wrap up, but work expected to begin soon By: Greg Forester    MONTGOMERY — The developer building the Montgomery Promenade shopping center received final approvals for additional portions of the project Monday, and construction crews are expected to be on site within a few weeks to begin work.    Madison Marquette received…

  • He’s getting a grip…on a unique career

    Township man’s band falls short of a TV high-five By: Jessica Loughery    "Our next act is certainly hoping for a thumbs-up from the judges," said Jerry Springer in his introduction of the Pennsylvania Hand Band on a recent episode of NBC’s "America’s Got Talent."    East Windsor resident Larry Schwarz, Bruce Gaston of Northampton, Pa., and…

  • ‘English’ garden opens up to artists

    Artists are invited to Ms. Wilson’s 18 S. Main St. home Sunday for third annual Art in the Park By: Lacey Korevec    Surrounded by trees that are well over 200 years old and sprinkled with wildflowers, the backyard of South Main Street resident Loida Wilson tends to take on a life of its own, she…

  • Princeton Theological Seminary fills four administrative posts

       Four new members of the administrative staff of Princeton Theological Seminary were recently announced by the seminary.    Janice S. Ammon was appointed the Bryant M. Kirkland Minister of the Chapel, effective July 1. She earned her master of divinity degree from the seminary in 1990. She previously served as associate pastor for congregational care at…

  • Sourland, Sweet Music

    The hills are alive with the sounds of Amfibian, Bliggins and Goines, Earwax, and other musicians in support of land preservation. By: Susan Van Dongen Amfibian is comprised of Montgomery resident and former Phish lyricist Tom Marshall, vocals; John Korba, keyboard; Anthony Krizan, guitar; and John and Kevin Hummel, rhythm.    If Tom Marshall’s wildest dreams…

  • Former Hightstown councilman drops lawsuit against planners

    By: Vic Monaco    A lawsuit aimed at overturning the Hightstown Planning Board’s approval of two subdivisions in the Stockton Street Historic District sought by board member Richard Pratt has been dropped.    The suit was filed last summer by former borough councilman and historic preservationist Dan Buriak, who accused Mr. Pratt of having a conflict of…

  • West Windsor redevelopment plan gains new traction

    After a month’s hiatus, panel seeks to hammer out an agenda and meeting dates By: Greg Forester    WEST WINDSOR — After a month of little or no activity, the wheels of redevelopment for the area around the Princeton Junction train station are moving again in West Windsor.    The steering committee for the project will be…

  • Proposed MTHS to expand

    Wing could be added to accommodate faster-than-expected enrollment growth By: Bill Greenwood    MONROE — The architect who designed a proposed 1,800-student high school says the board could add a wing to the building to accommodate faster-than-expected enrollment growth.    James Morton, of Design Ideas Group, of North Brunswick, said the proposed 35-acre high school site could…

  • OBITUARIES, July 13, 2007

    Bessie B. Nixon, Barbara G. Hill, Joel B. Johnson, Raymond E. Douglas, Clarence L. Atchley Bessie B. Nixon Lifelong Princeton resident     Bessie Beatrice Nixon of Princeton died Monday at University Medical Center at Princeton. She was 87.    Born in Princeton and educated in Princeton Regional Schools, she was a lifelong Princeton resident.    She worked…