Thursday, Aug. 24, 2000
HILL RESIDENTS KEEP PRESSURE ON
50-HOUSE LAMBERTVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD ATTRACTS INTEREST

A contingent of Connaught Hill residents isn't inclined to let any trash collect under its feet. Since asking local officials earlier this year for help in cleaning up their neighborhood, the homeowners have gotten the attention of government agencies and special interest groups.  Story

Thursday, Aug. 24, 2000
RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY
WET WEATHER CAUSES PROBLEMS FOR LOCAL FARMERS

Some area farmers have found this summer's frequent rains to be too much of a good thing. The summers of 1999 and 2000 have been marked in contrast. There was a drought in the area last year while this summer, until recently, has seen frequent rain.  Story

Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000
FIREARMS IN FASHION AT THIS WOMEN'S DAY
PRINCETON JUNCTION GUN CLUB HOSTS EVENT FOR WOMEN

It was a day when women from all over the state could learn how to use a firearm and test out their skills. Last weekend about 70 women visited the Citizens Rifle & Revolver Club in Princeton Junction to participate in the second annual "Women's Day at the Range."  Story

Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000
PSE&G, PRINCETON IN CLEANUP SETTLEMENT
PARK & SHOP, PUBLIC LIBRARY SITES TO BE DECONTAMINATED

A potential stumbling block in the path of the new Princeton Public Library will be eliminated soon. Princeton Borough Council and Public Service Electric & Gas Co. have reached an agreement over the environmental cleanup of the Park & Shop and library sites.  Story

Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000
WAITING FOR THE SUN
NON-PROFIT AGENCY GRANTS CITY YOUTH A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

You don't know what you've got until it's gone. Similarly, it is easy to take nature's fragrant breezes and expansive green lawns for granted when suburbia is your home. But for millions of disadvantaged city kids, these joys were never present to be missed.  Story

Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000
HONORING THE DEAD, PLEASING THE LIVING
PRINCETON GIRL SCOUT FINDS AND CLEANS UP HISTORIC BURIAL GROUND

After then 14-year-old Princeton resident Juliana Fuchs found the abandoned Johnson family burial ground not far from her house, she decided to research the cemetery as a Girl Scout project in order to earn her silver medal, and perhaps even tidy it up some.  Story

Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000
CLINTON TO VISIT SOUTH BRUNSWICK, HOPEWELL
PRESIDENT'S APPEARANCE TO INCLUDE SCHOOL TALK, FUND-RAISER

President Clinton will spend part of Wednesday with U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-12) in central New Jersey — at a South Brunswick middle school and a fund-raiser at a Hopewell Township home.  Story
President Clinton to visit area

Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000
COMCAST AXES HOLT AD AFTER ZIMMER OBJECTS
CANDIDATES LEVEL INACCURATE ADVERTISEMENT COUNTERCHARGES

While Election Day is still more than two months away, the race for the 12th Congressional District is already heating up. Comcast Cable Communications stopped airing a political ad for Rush Holt Friday after candidate Dick Zimmer charged the ad was untrue.  Story

Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000
ROCKY HILL TO GET TRAFFIC RELIEF
CROSSWALKS SLATED TO BE STRIPED THIS WEEK

Rocky Hill residents, who have for more than a year lobbied their elected officials over traffic complaints, learned Monday night that county workers will today begin striping existing crosswalks, and adding new crosswalks on streets throughout the borough.  Story

Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000
WEST WINDSOR MULLS HOUSING APPEAL
TOWNSHIP DEFENDS ITS ARGUMENTS; ATTORNEYS SEE 'UPHILL BATTLE'

Following an appellate court decision last week rejecting West Windsor Township attempts to block the long-delayed Estates at Princeton Junction, the township must now decide whether to appeal the decision to the state Supreme Court.  Story

Monday, Aug. 21, 2000
IN THE RIGHT HANDS
SUSHI RESTAURANTS PROLIFERATE IN PRINCETON

Writer Judith Levin loves sushi so much she tried to make her own, but after much effort — and mess — was forced to admit defeat. Not willing to be deprived, she set out on a crusade to find really good places to get it.  Story

Monday, Aug. 21, 2000
KEEPING THE PEACE IN CRANBURY
CRIME IS RARE, BUT THERE'S PLENTY FOR POLICE TO DO

It is a rainy Wednesday, and a two-car accident at the Cranbury Circle is among the first concerns of the police department after rush hour. Both cars have minor damage, but the bigger concern is the heated yelling match taking place between the motorists.  Story

Monday, Aug. 21, 2000
WORK BEGINS AT REGENCY HOUSING SITE
MONROE MODEL HOUSES SHOULD BE READY BY EARLY 2001

Toll Brothers is working to have its model houses for the new Regency at Monroe planned retirement community ready by spring. "We plan to have five model homes to show early next year," said John Jakominich, senior project manager for the developer.  Story

Friday, Aug. 18, 2000
PRESIDENT CLINTON TO VISIT AREA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE TO MAKE TWO LOCAL STOPS FOR HOLT

President Clinton is scheduled to appear Wednesday in Hopewell Township to bolster the re-election campaign of Rep. Rush Holt. 250 to 300 people are expected to pay $1,000 each for the chance to rub elbows with the president at the home of Robert and Lisa Stockman.  Story

Friday, Aug. 18, 2000
CITIZENS, OFFICIALS SEEK TOUGHER TRUCK BAN
ACCIDENT VICTIMS TAKE THEIR CASE TO TRENTON

Victims and witnesses of accidents involving tractor-trailers joined officials and the Tri-State Transportation Campaign this week to urge Gov. Christie Whitman to expand a year-old ban on interstate truck traffic and give local police the power to enforce it.  Story

Friday, Aug. 18, 2000
TOLL WINS RIGHT TO BUILD
RULINGS COULD BRING 2,400 UNITS TO WEST WINDSOR

An appeals court has rejected West Windsor Township's attempts to block the long-delayed Estates at Princeton Junction and unexpectedly paved the way for additional mass residential development. The court upheld a 1996 Superior Court decision.  Story

Friday, Aug. 18, 2000
ON THE FRONT LINE, FIGHTING FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN
AGENCY SEEKS BACK-TO-SCHOOL CLOTHING, SUPPLIES

For most kids, back to school means new clothes, school supplies, backpacks and sneakers. Because in school, like any place, looks matter. Just ask Mary, a single parent who's homeless. For her young children, the back-to-school ritual is attended with dread.  Story

Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000
MEMORY LANE
FAMILY RECALLS LIFE OF WASHINGTON TWP. PATROLMAN CRAIG ROBINSON

They met on a blind date, when she was a junior at Richard Stockton College. Two-and-a-half months later, Tara found herself engaged to Craig Robinson. She "knew" that first night. He "knew" the first time they talked on the phone, before the initial date.  Story

Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000
THE NEW ENTREPRENEUR
17-YEAR-OLD NEW HOPE BOY IS WEB SITE DESIGNER

He's only 17, but he's already a talented computer professional. Jarrett Abello, owner of Distinctive Media, loves nothing more than setting up Web sites with attractive graphics for local businesses. This is quite a change from his first career — as a child actor.  Story

Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000
COUNCIL: DON'T FEED THE FOWL!
LAMBERTVILLE INTRODUCES LAW TO PROHIBIT FEEDING WILDLIFE

The gourmet feast for fowl that has been served in parts of Lambertville may be reduced to a mere smorgasbord. An ordinance introduced at last week's City Council meeting would prohibit the feeding of nondomesticated animals on city property.  Story

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