Author: Central Jersey
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PRINCETON: Legal uncertainty surrounds how much affordable housing the town must create
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Mercer County Superior Court Judge Mary C. Jacobson will decide how much affordable housing Princeton is obligated to provide, a process fraught with legal uncertainty that a landmark state Supreme Court ruling earlier this year helped create. Town officials and their lawyers are working on a court-mandated, condensed timeline…
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CRANBURY: Annual street fair fun for all
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor Anticipation was at an all-time high. People could almost hear the ducks quacking. Lions Club members stood at the ready as the large crowd held its collective breath. Then, they appeared. Two Cranbury firefighters made their way through the masses, climbed into a boat and floated out onto Brainerd Lake…
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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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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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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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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,…
