Category: archives
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Reading more than a pastime
Student seeks to raise literacy awareness By: Jessica Beym Leah Reiss loves to read. For her, it doesn’t matter if it’s a fantasy book, Nancy Drew or the latest Harry Potter. But Leah, a 12-year-old Cranbury resident, said she also realizes that there are millions of people across the country who can’t take pleasure in…
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‘The Servant of Two Masters’
Rider University’s theater program stages Carlo Goldini’s Commedia dell’arte success. By: Stuart Duncan Carlo Goldini is sometimes called The Father of Commedia dell’arte; certainly he was one of its most accomplished artisans. The theater program at Rider University takes a giant step forward with the staging of one of Goldini’s greatest successes, The Servant of…
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Taking their roles seriously
Peddie School actors to perform ‘Urinetown’ By: Jessica Beym Being part of a musical in which the story centers on bodily functions wasn’t Katie Lindberg’s idea of a ticket to stardom. But despite the humorous storyline of The Peddie School Theater production of "Urinetown," which is showing at the Peddie School this weekend, the actors…
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AROUND CRANBURY by Lorraine Sedor: A look ahead at Cranbury events
The Cranbury Swim Club is accepting applications for lifeguard positions, the Cranbury Education Foundation will hold its Craft Fair, the Cranbury Public Library will hold a read-a-thon, and many other events are listed. By: Lorraine Sedor This evening (Friday) at 7:30 p.m., Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore of Cranbury will speak on "Beyond Busyness: Finding Balance in…
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Sex offender housing law to be introduced
The proposed ordinance for West Amwell was modeled, "word for word," after one in Raritan Township. By: Linda Seida WEST AMWELL In an attempt to protect children, a proposed sex offender ordinance would restrict where convicted offenders may live while it also would single out one of childhood’s most beloved holidays. The ordinance would…
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MTHS eyes new Latin program
District plans to offer Latin as a language for the first time next school year. By: Marisa Maldonado MONROE Starting in September, Monroe Township High School students may be able to get to the root of the English language. The district plans to offer Latin as a language for the first time, giving students…
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Clinton Street residents worry about break-ins
The most worrisome incident occurred when a woman surprised the burglar inside her house shortly after midnight. By: Linda Seida LAMBERTVILLE They’re scared, and they’re angry. Clinton Street residents want to know why officials informed them only recently about a string of seven burglaries and attempted burglaries that began Dec. 30 on the towpath…
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Township mayor’s wife saves a life
West Amwell’s Susan Molnar saved an elderly man from carbon monoxide poisoning when he didn’t report as usual to the Washington Township Senior Center. By: Lauren Urgoon WASHINGTON Susan Molnar wears many hats in Washington community services director, senior center administrator and affordable housing coordinator. Now she can add lifesaver to the list.…
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Consultant: Borough’s redevelopment plan not financially feasible
UPDATE By: Vic Monaco HIGHTSTOWN The borough’s redevelopment plan, which limits to 80 the number of residential units that can be built at the former rug mill property, is not financially feasible, according to a hired consultant. In addition, the latest redeveloper’s plan for the property drastically underestimates both the cost of environmental remediation…
