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  • Growth, preservation share chamber spotlight

    East Windsor Mayor Janice Mironov discussed the township’s growing economy and efforts to preserve open space during her State of the Township Address. By: Marisa Maldonado    EAST WINDSOR — Local business leaders were told about the township’s growing economy and efforts to preserve open space from Mayor Janice Mironov during her State of the Township…

  • EDITORIAL: Wise words for our new graduates

    EDITORIAL Graduating seniors receive seven gold nuggets of wisdom.    For about 320 students in Cranbury, Jamesburg and Monroe, this month’s high school commencement ceremonies will be the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.    After years of schooling, they will be entering different worlds. For many, college beckons, while others will head straight into…

  • Transportation panel mulls jitney, fears congestion at hospital site

    Shuttle route would link University Place, Nassau Street, Witherspoon Street, Harrison Street. By: Marjorie Censer    The Princeton Borough Traffic and Transportation Committee discussed the possibility of implementing a town jitney and voiced concern about the development of the hospital site at its meeting Monday.    Committee member Charlotte O’Connell said her vision for the jitney would…

  • ‘The World’s Favorite Flavor’

    Patricia Rain’s "Vanilla: A Cultural History of the World’s Favorite Flavor and Fragrance" spotlights "the only edible fruit of the orchid family." By: Pat Tanner Patricia Rain’s "Vanilla: A Cultural History of the World’s Favorite Flavor and Fragrance" spotlights "the only edible fruit of the orchid family."    Patricia Rain’s latest book, "Vanilla: A Cultural History…

  • Centre Bridge Inn

    History, location, a thoughtfully composed wine list and outdoor seating add to the intriguing blend of tastes. By: Kate and Tom O’Neill Centre Bridge Inn 2998 N. River Road Solebury, Pa. (215) 862-2048 www.centrebridgeinn.com Food: Good Service: Friendly, conscientious Prices: Reasonable Cuisine: American, with flair Vegetarian Options: Menu lists none, aside from simple salads, but…

  • Numbers added up for improved MHS

    By: Ken Weingartner    Sometimes statistics can be misleading or don’t tell the entire story.    In the case of the Monroe High baseball program and its remarkable improvement, the numbers speak volumes.    Of the 16 hitting and pitching single-season team records kept by MHS coach Greg Beyer, the 2005 Falcons own or share nine.    Monroe, which…

  • Internal drive

    Talented techies, junior division, go off to camp. By: Dennis O’Neill    Look out, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. Here comes Princeton filmmaker Idir Aitsahalia.    The 10-year-old Princeton Charter School fourth-grader hasn’t garnered any awards yet from the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, but he did receive an A-plus in science class for his "Star Wars"…

  • Dancers searching for soul

    Good ol’ time rock ‘n’ roll stages a comeback at the American Legion Post in Spotswood. By: Leon Trovey    MONROE — Roberta and Tony Verdun both believe that "today’s music ain’t got the same soul."    They like that old time rock ‘n’ roll.    The husband and wife team, who live in Mill Lake Village, are…

  • High honors for two Lawrenceville prep graduates

    Award-winning graduating seniors are recognized by the Lawrenceville School district. By: Josh Appelbaum    Two Lawrenceville School students from Cranbury were honored for their service to the community and leadership of their peers during a graduation ceremony last month.    Pete Stevens won the Edward Sutcliffe Brainard Prize, awarded by the school’s faculty, and Emily Kehrt won…