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Gambatese defeats Johnson for South Brunswick Democratic mayoral nod
Mayor Gambatese to face off against Republican Kish during November mayoral race. By: Joseph Harvie Incumbent Mayor Frank Gambatese won the Democratic nomination tonight in a record-setting primary election that saw 2,224 party members cast ballots. In addition, Richard Kish garnered enough write-in votes Tuesday to earn a spot on the ballot as the Republicans’…
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When patricide was a PU major
David Sedaris gives Baccalaureate gathering a hilarious look back By: Hilary Parker Back when David Sedaris went to Princeton University, he told the audience at Sunday’s Baccalaureate service for graduating seniors, things were quite different the saber-toothed tiger was the mascot, for instance, and the pass-fail system (live if you pass, burn to death…
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Women’s College Club of Princeton honors 11 girls
For 90 years the Women’s College Club of Princeton has encouraged high standards of education by helping outstanding young women gain financial aid to higher education. Eleven recipients of the club’s scholarship awards were honored recently at a tea, held at the home of club member Virginia Mason. This year the following awards were given…
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Albert Hinds dies at 104
Princeton’s oldest resident known for independence and devotion to community By: Kara Fitzpatrick Princeton Borough’s oldest resident, Albert Hinds, has died. Mr. Hinds passed away as a result of old age Thursday evening in his John Street home, his daughter, Myrna Fuller, said. He was 104. Mr. Hinds was known by family and friends as…
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MHS lax getting closer
Cougars fall to Ramapo for state title By: Justin Feil The first state championship in Montgomery High School boys’ lacrosse history will have to wait another year. The Cougars, who reached the Group II state semifinals last year, inched a step closer before losing, 12-10, to Ramapo in the Group II state final Friday. The…
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Princeton Township Democrats focus on primary today
Scott Carver and Chad Goerner face off in unusual Township Committee race By: Kara Fitzpatrick Princeton Township residents visit the polls today to decide an unusual Democratic primary race for Township Committee. The two Democrats, Scott Carver and Chad Goerner, are facing off for the lone seat on the five-member committee. Polls are open from…
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Letters to the Editor, June 6
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, June 6 Pedestrians urged to provide information To the editor: The New Jersey Department of Transportation is supporting a six-month study in Princeton Borough to improve pedestrian comfort and safety by evaluating the borough’s crosswalks and setting priorities for crosswalk improvement. All the borough has to do is give the…
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Coalition slate forms in Rocky Hill municipal race
Four candidates now seek mayor’s post By: Jake Uitti ROCKY HILL Republican Borough Councilman Ed Zimmerman has teamed up with Republican Dan Harrington and Democrat Bill Hallman to file papers to run together as a slate in the upcoming November election for mayor and council. Mr. Zimmerman will head the ticket, which is not…
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Dolores Castagna
Dolores Castagna, 76, of Trenton died Sunday in the Chandler Hall Hospice, Newtown, Pa. Born in New York City, she was retired from Educational Testing Service, Princeton, after many years of service. Mrs. Castagna also was member of the Columbiettes at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Hopewell. Daughter of the late Anthony and Julia Giangone, she…
