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  • Borough OKs funding for recreation projects

    But money for Hilltop Park improvements will not be released until further discussions with township By: Rachel Silverman    The Princeton Borough Council approved $111,680 in capital project requests from the Recreation Department on Tuesday night.    The projects include a partial renovation of the Community Park North amphitheater, construction of a baseball field off River Road,…

  • PHS parking plan approved

    Princeton High School is set to get more student and visitor parking permits. By: Rachel Silverman    PRINCETON — Borough Council approved an ordinance Tuesday increasing the number of student and visitor parking permits in the neighborhood of Princeton High School and Westminster Choir College.    The ordinance, together with a companion measure approved by the Princeton…

  • 2005 Mini Convertible

    Even though it’s a convertible, it keeps and maintains the unique, distinct shape of the hardtop By: Malcolm Gunn The driver’s seat is empty…so, what are you waiting for?    You know the world has become a vastly different place when an icon of British econo-car understatement turns into a wind-in-your-hair funmobile.    Yet, that’s exactly what…

  • Top 10 reasons to slow down this summer

       On the road, everybody has a reason to speed: because they’re late, because they’re busy, because everyone else is doing it. But for every reason there is to speed, there’s a better one not to. Here are 10 compelling reasons to stop speeding, backed by some sobering statistics regarding the costs of speeding.    1. Summer…

  • Letters to the editor

    For the July 28 issue. Community grocery store needed for city residents To the editor:    The fate of the Acme Market at Farnsworth Avenue and Route 130 was sealed last week. In a year or so, Bordentown City residents will no longer have one of the cornerstones of a livable, sustainable community: a local grocery…

  • New police officers on patrol

    Franzoso, Steier and Sheffrin begin careers in Manville. By: Donna Lukiw    Three new police officers have been patrolling the streets of Manville in recent weeks, after completing their training at Somerset County’s police academy.    Nickolas Franzoso, 24, of Millstone is a Hillsborough High School graduate and changed careers after receiving a degree in finance from…

  • Hillsborough girls still have time to make run at title

    Team faced good competition at Albright camp By: Rudy Brandl        The Hillsborough High girls haven’t enjoyed as much success as usual on the basketball court this summer but that doesn’t mean the team isn’t capable of winning the league title.    Veteran head coach Jim Reese has learned a lot about his program during the…

  • Stock’s Waterfront

    A casual pace, tranquil view and moderate prices make this a relaxing riverside destination. By: Amy Brummer Stock’s Watefront Mill and Radcliffe streets Bristol, Pa. (215) 788-0990 www.stockswaterfront.com Food: Good Service: Hard-working and friendly Prices: Moderate Cuisine: Classic American Vegetarian Options Limited, but several seafood selections are listed Ambience: Casual riverside dining Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11…

  • MADD sees need for local chapter

    Group plans to increase community education effort regarding underage drinking in Somerset County. By: Melissa Edmond    Theresa Stevens, executive director of the state MADD chapter, said MADD plans to ramp up community education programs in Somerset County following the admission by the Hillsborough deputy clerk that she had served alcohol to teens in her home.…