Category: archives

  • McPhee treatise on Pine Barrens ‘one book’ pick

    Organizers kick off campaign at Princeton Public Library. By: Jennifer Potash    The Pine Barrens region, often the stuff of myth and legend, will be highlighted and perhaps demystified as part of the One Book New Jersey reading and literacy campaign.    The program’s aim is to encourage New Jersey residents to read and discuss the same…

  • Plainsboro proposes property revaluation

    $620,000 ordinance introduced by Township Committee. By: Shanay Cadette    PLAINSBORO — Property values have changed so much over the last few years that officials say the township needs to revaluate both commercial and residential properties to ensure the values are fair.    Committee members approved the introduction of an ordinance earlier this month permitting an emergency…

  • Rev. Michael Bruni’s Journey to the First Baptist Church

    MATTERS OF FAITH: A look at how Rev. Bruni came to Jamesburg. By: Rebecca Tokarz    The Rev. Michael Bruni leans back against an old loveseat in his office, crosses his legs and folds his hands on his stomach.    He adjusts his suit jacket, which he’s wearing over a purple shirt and locks his eyes on…

  • Students to engage in war of words

    Students get ready for the spelling bee. By: Matthew Kirdahy    Onomatopoeia. O-n-o-m-a-t-o-p-o-e-i-a. Onomatopoeia.    That’s how contestants in this year’s Cranbury School spelling bee will have to recite a word if they intend to last in this "miss-and-out" elimination event.    The spelling bee will be held at the school today (Friday) at 9:15 a.m. Katherine Bonazzi,…

  • Small school districts face changes

    Cranbury School officials are keeping an eye on Gov. McGreevey’s plan to consolidate districts. By: Matthew Kirdahy    Cranbury School officials are taking a wait-and-see attitude to Gov. James McGreevey’s call to reduce the number of school districts in the state.    The governor said he wanted to eliminate the 23 school districts that do not have…

  • Cop’s book tells of bravery and tragedy

    Former Princeton Borough police officer Randy Sutton turns author. By: Jennifer Potash    Out of the terrible aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, a former Princeton Borough police officer has sought to rally his fellow officers around their fallen comrades.    Sgt. Randy Sutton, 46, now with the Las Vegas Police…

  • Committee cancels Snyder’s post

    Mansfield Township Committee decides to eliminate the township administrator position, a move that some residents and officials say is personal. By: Eve Collins    MANSFIELD — A standing-room-only crowd filled the municipal complex meeting room Jan. 14 as residents criticized the Township Committee for eliminating the township administrator position and supported Donna Snyder, who has served…

  • Lawrence zoners reorganize, swear in members

    Board approves one, declines one use variance. By: Lea Kahn    The township Zoning Board of Adjustment swore in four newly appointed members and also appointed its staff of professionals at its annual reorganization meeting last week.    After selecting its officers for the year, the board also approved one use variance application and rejected another use…

  • Vikings success is a group effort

    By: Redd E. Patrick    Cliff Breese is the team’s leading scorer and top headline maker, while Dan Stonkus is the 6-foot-9 man in the middle whom everyone in Middlesex County talks about when he finishes a game with double digits in points, rebounds and blocks.    Those two have generated quite a bit of publicity for…