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Administrator to leave post
By: Maria Prato – Staff Writer CRANBURY – Township Administrator Christine Smeltzer is retiring. Ms. Smeltzer, who began her second stint as administrator in 2007, officially steps down at the end of November, after 26 years working for municipal governments. "I would like to do other things besides working for the government," she said. "I’d…
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PHS’ Graham is TOC golf champ
By: Bob Nuse – The Packet Group Last summer Fraser Graham made a decision that he wanted to play golf in college. While that decision meant less time on the ice as a hockey player, it has certainly paid off for him on the golf course. The Princeton High junior capped of an amazing season…
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At 94, she does it with (gym) class
By: Geoffrey Wertime – The Packet Group EAST WINDSOR – Here’s one local woman who’s sure to wear through her Silver Sneakers. Helen Bowers, 94, has been coming to the senior classes at Tom Bryan’s ProFitness on Abbington Drive for three years without fail. She is the oldest student in the Silver Sneakers seated fitness…
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Police speak out against layoffs in budget plan
By: Geoffrey Wertime – Staff Writer MANSFIELD – A crowd of nearly 50 came out last week to object to a portion of the municipal budget the Township Committee adopted that night. Despite opposition by the Policemen’s Benevolent Association, whose members showed up in force, the committee voted 4-0 to approve both the budget and…
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Autism lectures at PU today
By: centraljersey.com The Eden Autism Services Foundation will hold its 16th annual lecture series today at Princeton University’s Reynolds Auditorium. Registration for the all-day event, "Affecting the Research and Service Agenda," will begin at 8:15 a.m. The cost of the conference is $75 per person and includes handouts, morning refreshments and lunch. Supported in part…
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‘Dinner on the Farm’ at Terhune Orchards
By: centraljersey.com Zone 7’s "Dinners on the Farm" series, which combines behind-the-scenes farm tours with fresh and seasonal meals prepared by luminary local chefs, will kick off on Friday, June 11, at 4:30 p.m., at Terhune Orchards in Lawrence. The Mount Family of Terhune Orchards will host the event and provide a private tour of…
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Drummer readies for final competition to be a rock idol
By: Eileen Oldfield – Staff Writer Jake Sanders loves playing the drums, and is already on his way to becoming one of New Jersey’s Music Idols. The eight-year-old, who began learning the drums at age two and also plays guitar, will spend Sunday performing with 21 other contestants in the final round of Rock N’…
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Higher student activity fees save 1 teacher
By: Joanne Degnan – Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – In order to save the job of a high school math teacher, the Upper Freehold Regional school board has raised the new student activity fee for high school sports and extracurricular programs by 60 percent and eliminated its freshman-only football team. Under the changes approved May 26…
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PRINCETON: University holds its 263rd Commencement
David Eric Karp gives the valedictory oration to the Class of 2010 at Princeton University commencement exercises. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski
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