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  • Arts Council of Princeton to throw a ‘yard sale’

       A community arts center can collect a lot of stuff over 22 years in one building — art supplies, chairs, tables, shelves, books and the priceless works of art that accumulate and decorate walls over time.    After so many years in the Paul Robeson Building, the Arts Council of Princeton will hold its "Art &…

  • Reale-y fast relay

    WW-P South junior gains confidence from fast River to Sea legs By: Justin Feil    Chris Reale’s first shot at running the River to Sea Relay didn’t end so well for his team, but the Princeton Junction resident was pleased with his own results.    Reale, who will be a junior at West Windsor-Plainsboro South High, was…

  • High schooler founds own ESL program

    Princeton Township resident initiates instruction effort at The Lawrenceville School. By: Kate Herts    A Princeton Township teenager has discovered that the best kind of summer job can be the one you create for yourself.    For many students, a summer job might entail scooping sundaes at the local ice-cream shop. But Elena Bridgers, a junior at…

  • Borough Council to act on easing old restrictions

    Revisions slated on regulating public meetings, parades, house-to-house solicitations. By: Marjorie Censer    The Princeton Borough Council is expected to introduce ordinances tonight that will make it easier for groups to hold meetings on public property.    The revisions come in the way of two ordinances, one regulating public meetings, another for parades.    Two additional ordinances clarify…

  • Hamilton Jewelers chairman reflects on 50 years

    Local stores opened under watch of Martin Siegel By: Kate Herts    In a workforce that grows increasingly competitive every year, the family business is becoming an endangered species.    Hamilton Jewelers is celebrating its success in the race for the survival of the fittest by honoring Chairman Martin Siegel’s 50th anniversary with the company.    Hamilton Jewelers…

  • Opportunities abound

    Teens take advantage of personal connections to find summer jobs By: Raphael Starr    Many adults find the topic of summer jobs enjoyable for reminiscence. They often mention time spent mowing lawns, babysitting, waiting tables or working cash registers, all the while chatting with friends about the muscle cars or Rolling Stones box sets they hoped…

  • Griggstown bridge work scheduled to begin Aug. 22

    By: Kara Fitzpatrick    The Griggstown causeway bridge, which spans the Millstone River and connects Montgomery to Franklin Township, will close Aug. 22 for repairs, Somerset County officials said last week.    The $1.28 million project is expected to be completed in December, according to a statement from county officials. The project is necessary because the bridge…

  • Montgomery plans blood drives to mark Sept. 11

       MONTGOMERY — A number of township groups will hold blood drives around the anniversary date of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.    The Montgomery Township annual blood drive will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Montgomery Township Middle School.    To register or for information, call Stephanie Carey, health officer, at…

  • Wildcats claim world’s best title

    Claim first W-League crown By: Kyle Moylan    Edison, New Jersey is the home of the world’s biggest lightbulb.    Jersey City, N.J. is the home of the world’s biggest cat.    And as of about 9 p.m. Sunday night, West Windsor, N.J. is the home of arguably the best women’s soccer team in the world.    The New…