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  • Montgomery breaks ground on memorial park for its veterans

    Ceremony held Monday evening to honor citizens who served in combat from American Revolution to Gulf wars. By: Kara Fitzpatrick    MONTGOMERY — They came in the name of Abraham Quick, George Duffield, Asher Hegeman, Joseph Ried, Augustus Voorhees, Elmer Bear, Clyde Eck and Herman Kliber.    They gathered — despite the looming lightning — to begin…

  • Twizzlers and thank-yous

    Students spearheads project that benefits overseas troops. By: Emily Craighead    WEST WINDSOR — When you’re a soldier stationed in Iraq or Afghanistan, Tootsie Rolls and Twizzlers are a hot commodity.    A letter thanking you for your sacrifice is priceless.    West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South senior Stephanie Perl delivers both through Harry’s Heroes, a project she…

  • THE STATE WE’RE IN: Appeals court says citizens can oppose development

    THE STATE WE’RE IN By Michele S. Byers Citizens should be allowed to contest the building of developments.    What would you do if 100 new houses were proposed for your neighborhood? You and others just might want to oppose the project, and go to the planning board meetings to make your voices known.    Let’s say…

  • Princetonian to head Rutgers Foundation

    Princeton fundraising executive assumes top job at Rutgers University Foundation. By: David Campbell    Princeton Township resident Carol P. Herring, a fundraising executive for nonprofit and higher-education institutions, has been named president of the Rutgers University Foundation.    The Winfield Road resident also will serve as the university’s vice president for development and alumni relations, Rutgers said.…

  • Montgomery OKs hunting tracts

    By: Kara Fitzpatrick    MONTGOMERY — The Township Committee approved a resolution last week that will expand the tracts used for its municipal deer-management program.    The four additional tracts — to be used only for bow hunting — bring the number of available parcels up to 12.    The newly added properties are the Bennett Tract, located…

  • School dream comes to life

    Kids Kottage day-care center in East Windsor will serve many ages and needs. By: Jessica Bowker    EAST WINDSOR—Kids Kottage day-care center is the brainchild of Linda Smart, and on June 13, the brand new facility will open its doors to the community.    "My dream is to have a facility full of happy children," said Ms.…

  • Vikings cap strong campaign with victory over Princeton

    By: Rich Fisher    The Cranbury School varsity tennis team ended its season on a winning note against Princeton Academy, highlighted by singles wins from Mike Mayes and John Marsh. Singles players Will Rogers and Jason Trenkle also had close matches but lost in the end.    The four doubles teams each won their matches. According to…

  • Social Security contacting seniors about Medicare drug benefit

       Many seniors will qualify for additional federal assistance under the new Medicare prescription drug benefit, which takes effect Jan. 1. Over the next month, seniors who may qualify for the assistance, which will be made available to those with limited income and resources, will receive information and application forms from the Social Security Administration.    With…

  • Bones may be identified

    Remains may be those of a Jersey City woman. By: Leon Tovey    MONROE — The Middlesex County prosecutor’s office is investigating whether the skeletal remains of a woman found last week in a field near the intersection of Docks Corner and Cranbury-South River roads might be those of a 33-year-old Jersey City woman missing since…