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Patten overcomes GOP-aimed backlash
Dems re-elected to council seats By: Vic Monaco HIGHTSTOWN Republican Bob Patten will return for a second four-year term as mayor after a slim 28-vote victory over Democratic Councilman Walter Sikorski in Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial results. He will continue to preside over an all-Democratic Borough Council, as incumbents Larry Quattrone and Dave…
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Rug mill redevelopment pact not yet ready for council vote
By: Kerri Williams HIGHTSTOWN This week’s Borough Council meeting was shorter than usual with one expected agenda item conspicuously absent. "I see that the redevelopment agreement for the mill property is not on the agenda," said J.P. Gibbons, of South Main Street, during the public comment portion of Monday’s meeting. He was the only…
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State ballot questions gain broad approval
Area towns back three measures by wide margin By: Courtney Gross Keeping with tradition, New Jersey voters overwhelmingly approved the state’s three ballot questions during Tuesday’s general election. The questions centered on allocating funds for property tax relief, preserving open space and improving the state transportation system. None of the approved ballot questions raise taxes.…
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PHASE THREE by Arnold Bornstein: Imagine life 100 years ago
Different times meant different values By: Arnold Bornstein Sometimes we lose sight of how much our lives are affected by our modern society. It’s likely you have been told that you’re fortunate to be born in this country, contrasted with the quality of life in other parts of the world. But what if you were…
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Another title year for Ivy Inn
Over-40 softball team takes league, playoff crowns By: Bob Nuse The competition keeps getting better, but Ivy Inn keeps winning. For the 13th straight year, the team captured the regular season championship of the Princeton Recreation Over-40 Softball League. And for the sixth time in those 13 years, the team added a playoff championship to…
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Borough Council takes up Route 206 study
Trinity Church objects to proposed new road By: Courtney Gross Joining other Princeton boards and commissions, the Princeton Borough Council is reviewing a state Department of Transportation-sponsored study intended to calm traffic and increase pedestrian safety on Route 206. The Route 206 Joint Vision Plan and Traffic Calming Study, conducted by Philadelphia-based Urban Engineers with…
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Voters seek Republicans
Democrats only option this year for Borough Council By: Stephanie Brown JAMESBURG Many Republican voters said they were disappointed that there were no Republican candidates for Borough Council on the ballot. On Tuesday, they said they were forced to either vote Democrat, write in someone they knew wouldn’t have a chance of getting elected,…
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Alliance fighting substance abuse
Trying new angles and approaches By: Lacey Korevec They may not wear uniforms or carry handcuffs, but members of Cranbury’s Municipal Alliance Committee are hard at work this year protecting and educating Cranbury residents of all ages about the dangers of substance abuse. "We’ve decided to divide our energies into education for the children, education…
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Voices and Visions
The Women’s Studio Workshop presents an exhibit of artist books. By: Kristin Boyd Ripped from the headlines, Ann Kalmbach’s book claims, "Your Co-Worker Could Be a Space Alien." The 14-page pop-up pamphlet, wrapped in saddle stitching and patched together with grainy black-and-white photocopies of supermarket-checkout stories, is the essential guide for employers who want to…
