Category: archives
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Kara bankruptcy affecting local homeowners
By: Bill Greenwood MONROE More than two years after purchasing their homes, two Chestnut Woods Estates residents say financially strapped developer Kara Homes Inc., still has not fixed a number of exterior problems on their properties. Mark Bukowcyzk, of Dancer Court, and Danny Medina, of Gravel Hill Spotswood Road, who both closed on…
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Budgets, boards on ballot
By: Bill Greenwood Voters in Monroe and Jamesburg will have their say Tuesday on this year’s proposed school budgets and school board candidates. In Monroe, incumbents Carol Haring, Lew Kaufman and Amy Speizer and challengers Carol Bjornsen, Russell Boyd, Ken Chiarella and Ira Tessler are running for three, three-year seats. In Jamesburg, incumbents Thomas Bodall,…
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Borough Republicans pick restaurateur for council run
By: Vic Monaco HIGHTSTOWN Mike Theokas, owner of Theo’s Lakeside Tavern on Main Street, is seeking the Republican nomination for one of two open seats on the Borough Council. Mr. Theokas filed his nominating petition by Monday’s 4 p.m. deadline, joining incumbent Democratic Councilman Walter Sikorski and Democratic businessman Jeff Bond, who both filed…
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Cheyenne
Cheyenne, a gentle and friendly 2-year-old, female Collie 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 "Cheyenne" or another cat or dog, call (609) 921-6122. SAVE: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NJ143.html
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PRINCETON PACKET ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Pucciarelli lifts Hun to rival wins By: Justin Feil The Hun School baseball team has some big-time pitchers and another group of feared hitters. Sean Pucciarelli isn’t considered either, but the Raiders likely wouldn’t have started 2-0 without the senior. "If you’re looking at early season MVPs," said Hun head coach Bill McQuade, "he’s one…
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Democrats fill primary ballot
Republican slate remains empty By: Lacey Korevec Democrats Mayor David Stout and Township Committeeman Richard Stannard have filed petitions to run for their party’s nomination for two seats on the Township Committee. The two are running unopposed for the party’s nomination. If they win, they will be on the ballot for two, three-year seats on…
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Lions to host 75th anniversary gala
By: Lacey Korevec Members of the Cranbury Lions Club are getting ready to uncork their wine bottles and toast to 75 years of community service. Tickets are on sale for the Lions Club 75th Anniversary Celebration, held at Monroe’s Forsgate Country Club June 23. The event will feature a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres hour,…
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Transplant recipient dies
Friends remember Tom Healey as a fighter By: Lacey Korevec Friends and family will remember 49-year-old South Main Street resident Tom Healey’s strength. "He was a fighter that’s for sure," said North Main Street resident Anthony Nichols, who grew up with Mr. Healey. "I don’t know how else to describe it." After battling diabetes…
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Voters to get say at school election
By: Lacey Korevec Voters will get the last word on next year’s school budget and three school board candidates when polls open Tuesday at Town Hall. The candidates are incumbents Julie Hardaker and Joan Weidner, and newcomer Wendi Patella. They’re running unopposed for three vacant three-year terms. Voters will control the fate of…
