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PRINCETON: Voters deserve independent thinkers as state representatives
Dan Preston, Princeton As the election season gets under way, I want to remind Princeton voters that this year we have the opportunity to unseat our two Republican state Assembly representatives by voting for Democratic candidates Maureen Vella and Andrew Zwicker. Princeton and the rest of the 16th Legislative District deserve representation that reflects our…
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WEST WINDSOR: Kaish has the experience and knowledge needed to serve on school board
Sandra Faivre, West Windsor I’ve known Michele Kaish for over six years, and have worked with her through several PTA organizations. Michele has demonstrated again and again her passion for our community. She attends PTA meetings at all 10 schools, and is always willing to speak and share information as well as answer questions. She…
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WEST WINDSOR: Mendonez exemplary candidate for state Assembly
Brian Maher, West Windsor I have had the privilege to serve with Councilman Pete Mendonez for the past two years on the West Windsor Township Council and wish to endorse his candidacy for Assembly in the 15th District. I believe Peter to be an exemplary candidate for Assembly as he has eagerly embraced the needs…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Personal stories mark 9/11 ceremony
By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Personal stories abounded at the 9/11 remembrance ceremony Friday night at the Woods Road firehouse. Among the 100 or so people seated in the audience at the fire company’s memorial garden, was Dave Barry, brother of Port Authority policeman Maurice Barry, who died in the rescue efforts following a hijacked…
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PRINCETON: GOP council hopefuls decline to participate in League of Women Voters debate
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Republican council candidates Lynn Lu Irving and Kelly DiTosto said they would not participate in a Princeton Council debate run by the League of Women Voters of the Princeton area, a move that meant the forum has been cancelled. The two women notified a League official of their decision,…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Peddie School and Meadow Lakes to help pay for sidewalks
Peddie School and Meadow Lakes will help the borough install sidewalks along Etra Road. The Borough Council has authorized the borough engineer to design the curb and sidewalks. Peddie School and Meadow Lakes, which are both located along Etra Road, have agreed to fund the sidewalk installation, according to a borough press release. During the…
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CRANBURY: Police: Mechanical failure caused truck to crash into Cranbury Pizza
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor The pickup truck that struck several patrons dining in front of Cranbury Pizza on Sept. 5 was unable to stop due to a mechanical failure, according to police. Cranbury Police Chief Rickey Varga said the cause of the accident has been determined to be mechanical failure. Driver Keith Maluchnick, 46,…
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7TH DISTRICT: Congressman Lance votes against Iran nuclear deal
Congressman Leonard Lance, who represents Hillsborough and Montgomery in the U.S. House of Representatives, voted Friday with the rest of his Republican colleagues against the proposed nuclear agreement with Iraq. The House of Representatives rejected the nuclear accord in a symbolic vote that will have no consequence for the implementation of the deal. In the…
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Movie Picks for the Year: A report from the Telluride Film Festival
By Phyllis Spiegel The 42nd annual Telluride Film Festival (this writer’s18th consecutive one) did not have one entry that generated universal positive buzz as in past years, such as Slumdog Millionaire, The King’s Speech or Argo. But there were a number of movies to look forward to. This year there were more divergent views about…
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