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  • David Cowen

       David L. Cowen, 96, Professor Emeritus of Rutgers University, died Friday, April 14, at the Francis E. Parker Memorial Home in Piscataway.    Dr. Cowen had a long and distinguished career at Rutgers as an educator researcher, lecturer, and author, and he was world-renowned in the field of the history of pharmacy.    Born in New York…

  • Property Transfers — April, 19 2006 — Part 2

    In some cases the listing represents the property’s mailing address rather than the municipal location. While the intention is to include all reported transactions, Packet Online does not guarantee its completeness or independently verify its contents. In some cases the listing represents the property’s mailing address rather than the municipal location. While the intention is…

  • Donald Perrine

       Donald Coleman Perrine, 75, of East Windsor, died Friday, April 14, at his home.    Born in Princeton, he was a lifelong resident of Mercer County. He was a graduate of Princeton High School, Class of 1947. Mr. Perrine grew up and farmed in West Windsor and later pursued a career in Real Estate, which he…

  • University seeking to keep Robertson suit evidence confidential

    Legal battle continues over $650 million endowed foundation By: David Campbell    A state Superior Court judge heard arguments Tuesday on a request by Princeton University to keep some documents confidential as part of its defense in an ongoing legal battle over control of a $650 million endowed foundation for the university’s Woodrow Wilson School of…

  • The Elixir of Love

    Boheme Opera New Jersey, New Jersey Opera Theater and the Princeton Festival: Opera lovers are so plentiful in the Princeton area, they pack houses at all three companies. See related story:Cultural Mecca See related story: Housing the Arts By: Hilary Parker    It was a full quarter of a century ago, in 1981, that Sandra and…

  • Don’t take Herring’s career for Grant-ed

    By: Sean Richards    Grant Herring’s days at the Monroe High School are almost gone, but his athletic accomplishments will not be forgotten.    Also a fine wrestler for Sal "The Godfather" Profaci’s wrestling team, Herring is currently wrapping up a distinguished career for the Falcons as the No. 1 player on the golf team.    A four-year…

  • OBITUARIES, April 21, 2006

    Robert Williams, James H. Stevenson III, John Fiabane, Ernest H. Winter Jr., David N. Penrose Robert Williams Lifelong Princeton resident     Robert Williams died Sunday at University Medical Center at Princeton. He was 80.    Born in Princeton, he was a lifelong resident.    A waiter at the Nassau Inn, he retired in 1982 and later worked…

  • Getting a lesson in the outdoors

    Third-, fourth- and fifth-grade Cranbury School students explore the environment as part of a nature program sponsored by the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association. By: Jessica Beym    There’s no need to travel far to experience the great outdoors.    On a sunny Tuesday afternoon this week, a group of 15 Cranbury School students had a chance to…

  • New Arts Council offerings on tap

    Spring offerings to run through June By: Kara Fitzpatrick    Whether you’re looking to learn how to draw three-dimensional forms, dance the flamenco or perfect your photography skills, The Arts Council of Princeton has plenty of spring offerings for adults and children this year. Registration for the classes, some of which run through June, is ongoing.…