Category: archives
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New rules eyed for waterways
Group hopes to limit development and protect stream corridors By: Jessica Beym The township Environmental Commission plans to recommend an ordinance to the Township Committee in September that it says would help protect and preserve the township’s stream corridors by preventing development. William Mikula, acting commission chairman, said it has been working with the Stony…
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Sunday talk to focus on South Asian issues
The public is invited to come hear Reema Desai, the New Jersey Coordinator of the South Asian American Leaders of Tomorrow (SAALT), speak on the organization’s local and state initiatives on Sunday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in West Windsor. SAALT is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring…
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H-EW wins for Petty
By: Sean Moylan Before the final pool game on Tuesday, Chuck Petty came down with a case of pneumonia and had to be hospitalized. Yet the great Hightstown-East Windsor manager still took time to get a crucial message to his assistant coaches John Von Ahnen and Chris Pacifico. "Actually it was Coach Chuck Petty’s decision…
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Ophelia
Ophelia, a very sweet and friendly 2-year-old female Lab mix, is in need 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 "Ophelia" or another cat or dog, call (609) 921-6122. SAVE: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NJ143.html
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It only takes one for Treichler
MHS graduate captures CVCC golf championship By: Bob Nuse Dan Treichler only found time to play in one golf tournament this summer. But he certainly made the most of it. Treichler, a Montgomery High graduate who will be entering his junior year at Hamilton College, rallied to win the final two holes and topped Willie…
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Learning the ropes (Part II)
Seventh-graders get first glimpse of Applegarth By: Lacey Korevec After advising a cafeteria of incoming students to get noisy and introduce themselves to whomever was sitting next to them, Maria Steffero silently raised her hand. The chatter slowly died down and, one by one, the students began raising their hands. "That was pretty good, but…
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West Windsor councilwoman leads tour of neglected areas
Community gateways need an overhaul, says Barbara Pfeifer By: Courtney Gross WEST WINDSOR Cruising amid boarded-up windows, overgrown walkways and red support columns, township Councilwoman Barbara Pfeifer pointed out the obvious neglect throughout the abandoned Ellsworth Center on Cranbury Road. "As you can see from the condition, it really should be demolished," Ms. Pfeifer…
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PHS additions near completion
Jubiliant officals lead tour of new facilities By: Hilary Parker "My, how you’ve grown" a common refrain heard on the first day of school is usually directed at the students. But when school starts Sept. 7 at Princeton High School, the remark will be perfect for the building itself. Assistant Principal Harvey Highland…
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Man assaulted during robbery
Three men involved in crimes By: Jessica Beym Police are looking for three men who robbed and assaulted a 44-year-old male attendant at the Mobile gas station on Route 130 south early Monday morning. Police Chief Jay Hansen said that at least three men wearing Halloween masks entered the gas station and stole an undetermined…
