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  • Support staff gets new deal; pay raise similar to teachers

    By: Cara Latham    HIGHTSTOWN — Close to 300 support staff of the East Windsor Regional School District, who have worked about two years without a contract, are getting raises.    Two separate contracts — a one-year agreement through June 30, 2006 and a three-year agreement through June 30, 2009 — were approved by the school board…

  • Using other libraries

    Cost of going outside of town if local library closes By: Bill Greenwood    JAMESBURG — If the Jamesburg Public Library is closed, patrons will be able to purchase a membership at several other libraries in neighboring towns.    However, Jamesburg residents may not enjoy the same privileges as individuals living in those towns.    Library directors at…

  • Clarence Reid

       Clarence A. Reid, 78, of Jamesburg, died Monday, May 14, at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick.    Born in Trenton, he was raised in Jamesburg and lived in Robbinsville before returning to Jamesburg in 1970. He was employed for a few years as a body shop mechanic for Acme Nissan, Highland Park, retiring in 1993.…

  • Township: Patten, other misled us

    Some say turnabout was costly to district By: Vic Monaco    EAST WINDSOR — The answering machine at Alan Rosenberg’s home plays the Rolling Stones’ song, "You Can’t Always Get What You Want."    It’s an ironic lyric following last week’s controversial vote by Mr. Rosenberg and his colleagues on the Township Council to restore no funding…

  • Julius Giordano

       Julius Giordano, 80, died Tuesday, May 15, at Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center, New Brunswick.    Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he resided in Elizabeth before moving to Monroe four years ago.    For most of his career, he was an engineer and vice president of Research and Development for various toy companies. Prior to retiring four…

  • Obituaries

    May 17, 2007 Vitamato Procaccini    PRINCETON — Vitamato Procaccini, 86, died May 11 at home.    Born in Pettoranello Di Molise, Italy, he came to the United States in 1955.    He served in the Italian army during World War II and was held prisoner of war for two years in a German prison camp.    Mr. Procaccini…

  • Salon owner indicted in sex charges

    By: Cara Latham    HIGHTSTOWN — A Mercer County grand jury has indicted Main Street Hair Salon owner Craig Nelson on charges he sexually assaulted two women who were patrons of his business.    Mr. Nelson, 60, of South Main Street, was indicted May 11 on two counts of sexual assault, three counts of criminal sexual contact…

  • Too busy for a debate Trotman says

    Crowded schedule and previous commitments cited By: Courtney Gross    Princeton Borough mayoral challenger Kim Pimley is pressing for a face-to-face debate with borough Mayor Mildred Trotman, who has rejected debate invitations from two local organizations.    Mayor Trotman said it is "unlikely" she would be able to participate in a public debate with Ms. Pimley before…

  • Denver

    Denver, a sweet and affectionate 1-year-old Chocolate Lab mix, is in need of a loving home and available for adoption from SAVE, Princeton’s animal shelter, 900 Herrontown Road, Princeton. For information about adopting "Denver" or another cat or dog, call (609) 921-6122. SAVE: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NJ143.html