Author: Central Jersey

  • PLAINSBORO POLICE BLOTTER: Oct. 15

    PLAINSBORO POLICE BLOTTER: Oct. 15

     Dorian A. Cornejo, 26, of Sayre Drive, was arrested on an outstanding $500 warrant from Trenton Municipal Court while he was observed walking on Sayre Drive at 11:55 p.m. Oct. 7.   Two boys, ages 13 and 15, were charged with unlawful taking of a means of conveyance and defiant trespassing, and also…

  • LAWRENCE POLICE BLOTTER: Oct. 15

    LAWRENCE POLICE BLOTTER: Oct. 15

    Samir S. Patel, 34, of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving and consumption of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle after he was found lying in the parking lot at 989 Lenox Drive at 5:24 a.m. Oct. 5.  A burglar stole an undisclosed amount of money from a…

  • PRINCETON: MLB playoffs have had a PU feel

    PRINCETON: MLB playoffs have had a PU feel

    By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor Ross Ohlendorf and Will Venable had hoped to join Chris Young in playing in the American League Championship Series that starts tonight. The three Princeton University graduates have helped their Major League Baseball teams reach the postseason and all three played in the American League Division Series. A matchup…

  • PLAINSBORO: O’Brien at center of Knights’ success

    PLAINSBORO: O’Brien at center of Knights’ success

    By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor Just before the soccer season began, Bennet O’Brien got some sound advice from a source close to home. He’s taken that advice to heart and made a big impact for the West Windsor-Plainsboro High North boys soccer team. “At the beginning of the season, my Dad told me that I…

  • PRINCETON: National honor fits for PRC

    PRINCETON: National honor fits for PRC

    By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor For Colleen Cosgrove and Judy Vogt, the approach has been simple since they began running the Princeton Racquet Club. “We’re just trying to make sure we have the top facility we can have in terms of facility and staff and following the new trends of the industry,” Cosgrove said. “Whether…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Township adopts redevelopment plan for National Lead

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer Township officials unanimously voted to adopt a redevelopment plan for the former National Lead Industries property Tuesday night. “This is really an extraordinarily exciting opportunity for the town on a property that has laid dormant and has really been an eyesore,” said Mayor Janice Mironov. “It includes that large (water)…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Township hires  affordable housing consultant

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer The township has joined in a shared service agreement with other New Jersey towns to retain a consultant to evaluate and propose a methodology for affordable housing planning. “This allows us to join a consortium of municipalities throughout the state of New Jersey,” said Mayor Janice Mironov. “It’s in excess…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Bringing art to light in the borough

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer The Cultural Arts Commission, which was created by an ordinance passed last August, spoke about its accomplishments over the past year and its plans for the future during the Oct. 5 council meeting. Cultural Arts Commission Chairwoman Ann Marie Miller said the commission held its first meeting last September at…

  • CRANBURY: Township Committee candidates debate

    By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor The Cranbury candidates for Township Committee debated Tuesday night in the community room at Cranbury School. Approximately 20 residents attended to forum, getting an opportunity to ask the candidates questions about their platforms. A League of Women Voters moderator oversaw the debate. Incumbent Democrats James M. Taylor and David W.…