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  • Mironov gets senior award

    East Windsor Mayor Janice Mironov receives award from New Jersey Association of Non-Profit Homes for the Aging for initiating projects to benefit seniors. By: Dana Lynn Flatekval    EAST WINDSOR — Mayor Janice Mironov was recognized recently for initiating projects to benefit seniors.    The New Jersey Association of Non-Profit Homes for the Aging gave the mayor…

  • Unconventional warning to protect residents

    REALITY CHECK, Aug. 27 By: Dawn Cariello    Gov. James E. McGreevey claims that one reason for not exiting office immediately is that he wants to implement his homeland security plan for the Republican National Convention. Contrary to conventional wisdom, this plan does not protect New Jersey from terrorists. It protects New Jerseyans from Republicans.    On…

  • Montgomery farmers market widens selection

    By: Jill Matthews    MONTGOMERY — The Montgomery Friends Farmers Market is set to add organic meats, poultry, cheese and eggs to its list of available products for purchase.    Two new vendors will be added beginning Sept. 9.    Griggstown Quail Farm will offer chicken, quail, a variety of sausages, bacon, fresh mozzarella, fruit pies and eggs.…

  • Kids in the kitchen make flapjacks

    Library hosts ‘Kids in the Kitchen’ By:Joseph Harvie    MONROE — The kitchen is closed. Well…at least for the remainder of the summer.    The last installment of the Kids in the Kitchen program was offered Wednesday at the Monroe Township Public Library when a group of nine children, ages 8 to 12, made a traditional breakfast…

  • Teachers get to know the district

    Township schools host orientation for instructors By:Sharlee Joy DiMenichi    MONROE — New teachers became learners Thursday when they were introduced to the district at a new instructor orientation at the Monroe Township High School.    Teachers said they anticipated the opening day of school, Sept. 7, with a mix of eagerness and apprehension.    "I’m a first-year…

  • Letters to the Editor, Aug. 27

    LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Aug. 27 Deer-control methods are doomed to failure To the editor:     Over the past 20 years, Princeton Township has used bowhunters, then shotgun hunters, then White Buffalo’s high-powered rifles and metal bolt guns to reduce the deer population and human-deer conflicts. All methods have failed. Now, the deer committee is…

  • DATES TO REMEMBER

    For the weeks beginning Sept. 3 Sept. 11    Cranbury Day: The annual Cranbury Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Street in Cranbury.    This year, the event will feature more than 60 businesses, vendors and participating organizations. There will be activities for the children, including pony rides, a moonwalk, a…

  • Village Grande developer’s bonds reduced

    Alleging shoddy paving and other problems, residents in WW development voice strong objections. By: Shanay Cadette    WEST WINDSOR — Two more engineers joined West Windsor’s township engineer and its consulting engineer in urging the township to reduce the performance guarantee bonds posted for sections of the Village Grande at Bear Creek development.    In the face…