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  • First aid squad unaware of change

    Hightstown First Aid Squad members say they were not made aware of the Borough’s intent to partner with Francis Medical Center to provide emergency medical services. By: Michael Ross    HIGHTSTOWN — Members of the Hightstown First Aid Squad said they have been kept "in the dark" about the borough’s plan to outsource medical emergency services.…

  • A new chief for Monroe

    New chief to be sworn in Monday. By: Leon Tovey    MONROE — The Monroe Township Police Department is ready to greet its new chief, John Kraivec.    Capt. Kraivec will be sworn in as the township’s new chief at Monday’s Township Council meeting.    Capt. Kraivec will replace Chief George Doerfler, who retired Tuesday after 32 years…

  • Court ruling paves way for Akselrad development

    Project of 340 units would eliminate a sewer headache for West Windsor and help meet affordable housing requirements. By: Jill Matthews    WEST WINDSOR — After 19 years of litigation and negotiation, the township has come to a settlement agreement that will pave the way for 340 new housing units on Clarksville Road.    Known commonly as…

  • Head of human resources at Princeton University resigns

    By: David Campbell    Princeton University Vice President for Human Resources Maureen Nash, who spearheaded a radical overhaul of the university’s human resources policies and practices during her two-year tenure with the department, has announced she will resign at the end of this year.    "I was recruited to lead a redesign of the human resources functions…

  • Gov. plans wider Turnpike

    Gov. Codey announces planned extension between exits 6 and 8A. By: Joseph Harvie    Acting Gov. Richard Codey unveiled a plan Wednesday to widen the 20.1 mile stretch of the N.J. Turnpike between Exit 8A in Jamesburg and Exit 6 where the Turnpike meets with Route 276 and to extend the car-only and car/truck lanes along…

  • Dutch Neck church to unveil renovated buildings

    Four-year project cost $1 million. By: Jill Matthews    WEST WINDSOR — After four years of renovations at a cost of more than $1 million, the Dutch Neck Presbyterian Church at the corner of Village and South Mill roads is ready to unveil its three improved buildings at a ceremony next weekend.    The church will host…

  • Princeton Packet Field Hockey Player of the Year

    Blazewski became Tartans’ top player By: Bob Nuse    Taylor Blazewski didn’t come to Stuart Country Day School thinking she would eventually become a key player in a traditionally strong field hockey program.    In fact, when Blazewski first arrived at Stuart in seventh grade, she needed a little time to get used to the fact that…

  • PTA seeking toys for families in need

    Give-A-Holiday Committee helps spread holiday cheer area childre. By: Melissa Hayes    JAMESBURG — The PTA Give-A-Holiday Committee has started collecting toys for its annual holiday toy drive for families in need.    Tags with specific gift ideas are available at John F. Kennedy School on Front Street in school nurse Pat Dufty’s office.    The last day…

  • Princeton Township wins public information award

    By: David Campbell    Princeton Township has earned top honors from Rutgers University’s Center for Government Services for outstanding efforts in municipal public information.    Mayor Phyllis Marchand accepted the award at the New Jersey State League of Municipalities annual conference recently held in Atlantic City.    "I am really proud of all the people who have contributed…