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  • ‘Granny flat’ ordinance approved in Princeton Borough

    By: Jennifer Potash    Senior-citizen residents in Princeton Borough have a new option for housing.    The Borough Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the so-called "granny-flat" ordinance that makes it easier to set up an apartment for senior citizens as part of a house.    Properties must meet the minimum lot area as specified in the zoning…

  • Little Tiger Tales

    By: FOOTBALL     Gunning for points: Princeton High kicker Humberto Gunn remained perfect this season when he booted an extra point in a 43-7 loss to Hamilton last Saturday. Gunn has made his only field goal attempt and all three of his extra point attempts this season. Gunn and his Princeton teammates are expected to…

  • Sustak enjoying stopper role for PHS

    Little Tigers’ senior dominating on defense By: Justin Feil    Amanda Sustak has been playing stopper for the past five years, and is in her third season starting there for the Princeton High girls’ soccer team. She’s been playing like a veteran with good reason.    "I love it. It’s my favorite position," said the Little Tiger…

  • Animal-rights groups protest killing of Canada geese

    State may get more authority to control what many consider to be a growing pest. By: David Campbell    Two national animal-protection groups staked out their opposition this week to a proposal by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to shift authority in controlling resident Canada goose populations to state wildlife agencies.    On Wednesday, The Humane…

  • Press Forum: Recall

    Should New Jersey include a recall provision in its state constition? Should New Jersey include a recall provision in its state constition?

  • Hightstown shocked by Minute Maid closure

    Borough surprised and concerned by Coca-Cola’s decision to shut down local Minute Maid bottling facility. By: Mark Moffa    HIGHTSTOWN — Residents, officials and businesses still were in dismay this week after learning last week that the largest employer in the borough is leaving.    Coca-Cola North America announced Friday, Oct. 3, that it will close its…

  • Teacher pact gets the nod

    Monroe school board unanimously ratifies contract. By: Rebecca Tokarz    MONROE — The school board and the Monroe Township Education Association officially agreed to a new three-year contract Wednesday night.    The school board unanimously voted to ratify the agreement reached by the two sides at end of August.    Members of the MTEA ratified the agreement Sept.…

  • Truck crash kills 2 men on Turnpike

    Fatal accident occurs just north of Exit 8 in Cranbury. By: Matt Kirdahy    Two New York men died and three other people were injured in an accident involving three tractor-trailers and a Buick on the NJ Turnpike at 11:30 p.m. Monday.    According to Sgt. Kevin Rehmann of the New Jersey State Police, motorcycles, a boat,…

  • Borough may cede roads to county to cut costs

    Seeking savings on Mercer Street but also voicing concern over loss of control. By: Jennifer Potash    Seeking help for expensive road-repair projects, Princeton Borough is mulling the possibility of turning some municipal streets over to Mercer County.    The Princeton Borough Council discussed the advantages and potential liabilities of that proposal Tuesday.    Each year, the Mercer…