Author: Central Jersey
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By Jennifer Kohlhepp Cranbury’s Historic House Tour took place on Sept. 26. Visitors partake preserved farmland from the porch of 158 N. Main St.
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CRANBURY: House tour introduces a new generation of historic homeowners
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor It’s always interesting to find out what’s behind closed doors and Cranbury’s Historic House Tour did not disappoint in that respect this year. The owners of six historic residences opened their homes to hundreds of people who took the tour on Saturday. Behind one door, visitors found paintings of a…
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CRANBURY: Growing awareness about mental illness
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor Mental Health Awareness Week is Oct. 4-10. The goal for Mental Health Awareness Week, which the U.S. Congress established in 1990, is to promote a broader understanding of mental illness through community dialogues, educational forums and engaging events. The week is also intended to highlight that stigma is a major…
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CRANBURY: Affordable housing project approved
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor The Cranbury Housing Authority (CHA) will develop 32 new affordable housing units on the 40-acre site along Route 130 historically known as 130D. The Planning Board approved the project with two options for a water and sewer easement. The Cranbury Walk Housing Association, a neighbor of the property, has objected…
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CRANBURY: Pet licensing fees likely to increase
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor Dogs and cats, even indoor felines, must be licensed with the town or pet owners will receive fines and eventually a mandatory court appearance. The township plans to increase its fine $3 for unlicensed cats and dogs as per an amended ordinance introduced in a 5-0 vote at Monday night’s…
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PRINCETON: Dargen steps up for Raiders
By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor Shannon Dargan is making the most of her first chance to start for the Hun School field hockey team. The senior goalie made 14 saves to help the Raiders improve to 5-1-1 with a 3-2 win over Stuart Country Day on Tuesday. “There was more pressure toward the end…
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HIGHTSTOWN: A new vision for the lakefront
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor There’s a movement to make Hightstown a lakefront community, with the addition of buildings for residences, restaurants and retail businesses where the parking lots currently exist near Peddie Lake. The Borough Council and Planning Board held a special joint meeting Wednesday to discuss the “Vision Plan for Downtown and Lakeside…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Home renovation tax exemptions mulled
By Amy Batista, Special Writer The Planning Board has recommended the Borough Council amend its tax exemption regulations to benefit homeowners who rehabilitate their homes. The New Jersey “Five-Year Exemption and Abatement Law” permits municipalities to adopt an ordinance to grant, for periods of five years, exemptions from taxation relating to the construction and/or rehabilitation…
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EAST WINDSOR: Food Truck Farm Fest postponed to Nov. 7
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor The Food Truck Farm Fest at the Tri-County Cooperative Auction Market has been postponed due to local officials’ concerns with possible inclement weather. Locals won’t be able to explore culinary creativity and craft brews while supporting the Wounded Warriors Project until the rain date — Nov. 7. Pompier Catering and…
