Category: archives
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Coming to the aid of poor Jamaicans
University Medical Center at Princeton employee provides assistance one shipping container at a time By: Dick Brinster EAST WINDSOR Although Cheryl Gomes left Jamaica with her family nearly three decades ago, a visit last month to her old hometown served as a reminder of how desperate impoverished people are in a nation otherwise known…
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Jamesburg packs revitalization meeting
The meeting focused on finding ways to better the downtown business district. By: Audrey Levine JAMESBURG More than 100 residents attended a meeting at the Grace M. Breckwedel School to talk about how to improve the borough’s downtown. The March 15 meeting was sponsored by the Jamesburg Revitalization Coalition. Those who attended helped fill…
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DISPATCHES: More of the same, four years in
The president asks for paticence as Iraq continues its downward spiral. By: Hank Kalet President George W. Bush is asking for patience. In a speech Monday recognizing the fourth anniversary of his mistake in Iraq, the president continued his pipe-dream approach to a conflict we had no reason to enter: "Four years after this war…
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‘Sunshine Law’ report praises Hightstown
By: Vic Monaco HIGHTSTOWN Much needs to be done across the state to ensure adherence to the Open Public Meetings Act but there’s plenty of sunshine in this borough. That’s the message from "Partly Cloudy: A Report on the New Jersey Sunshine Law." The Rutgers University report, released last week, said many changes are…
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Princeton University grads help Romanian orphans
A visit to an orphanage while in high school leads one student to action By: Jessica Demetriou Orphanages that tie children down to beds and force them to remain in soiled clothing for days are not a thing of the past, but a staggering reality to the citizens of Romania. This issue, which has stemmed…
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CASC will kick off spring with annual health fair
Last year’s 5K runners stand ready to race. Two hundred to 300 are expected Saturday By: Jessica Loughery HIGHTSTOWN The Community Action Service Center of Mercer County will host its eighth annual community health fair and 5K run and walk this Saturday at Hightstown High School. A nonprofit organization, CASC helps with access to…
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AROUND CRANBURY BY LORRAINE SEDOR: Cranbury Jazz to perform free show
AROUND CRANBURY: New work set for Gourgaud, PHS Studio band wins competition, Civil War re-enactors coming to town, and more. By: Loraaine Sedor This evening, sway to the sounds of Cranbury Jazz at 8 p.m. in the Cranbury School’s Large Group Room. The five-piece combo featuring Cranbury musicians and friends was invited to perform for…
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Aughenbaugh promoted to Housing Authority chief
By: Vic Monaco HIGHTSTOWN Former Mayor Amy Aughenbaugh is the new executive director of the borough Housing Authority. Ms. Aughenbaugh, who began as deputy director in January 2006, was promoted March 1. She succeeds longtime Executive Director Mary Maccagnan, who retired Feb. 28. "I’m looking forward to the challenge," said Ms. Aughenbaugh, who served…
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Library director to step down
After eight years as the director of the Cranbury Public Library, Howard Zogott has announced his plans to retire by Jan. 1, 2008. By: Lacey Korevec Howard Zogott is getting ready to start a new chapter in his life. After eight years as the director of the Cranbury Public Library, Mr. Zogott has announced his…
