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  • Library selects a cafe vendor

    Board accepts donation of art for new building. By: Jennifer Potash    The Princeton Public Library announced a proprietor for the café to be located in the new library and received a significant donation for the art collection to be displayed there.    The trustees Tuesday authorized the library administration to proceed with a contract with Chez…

  • Stanley Moody

       Stanley L. Moody, 87, of Cranbury, died Thursday, May 15, at The Medical Center at Princeton.    Born in Cranbury, he was a lifelong resident. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was honorably discharged in 1945. He formerly worked for Horn and Hardart and Eastdil Realty in New York City and as…

  • Twin Rivers man embraces gift of life

    After his body was shattered by a truck 27 years ago, Michael Schettini chose to volunteer. By: David Pescatore    MILLTOWN — Michael Schettini was a typical college student. He was attending Rutgers University, majoring in economics and paying his way by working for a local bakery.    He would become anything but typical. While at work…

  • Movie Timetables

    Going to the movies tonight? Find out where and when the show you want to see is playing. Movies and times are valid from Friday, May 23 through Thursday, May 29. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. Please note: In the event that…

  • Peddie stymied by L’ville pitching in prep title matchup

    The Falcons lost the baseball tournament game to Lawrenceville 1-0. By: Neil Hay    For baseball fans who prefer high-scoring games, who can’t get their fill of offense, who consider the invention of the designated hitter the greatest thing since sliced bread, then Wednesday’s state prep "A" tournament game between Lawrenceville and Peddie at Waterfront Park…

  • Helen Fischer

       Helen B. Fischer, 90, of Cranbury, died Tuesday, May 13, at Cranbury Health and Rehabilitation Center in Monroe.    Born in Philadelphia, she lived in Cranbury most of her life. She was employed for many years at the Hightstown Diner. Ms. Fischer was a member of St. Anthony’s R.C. Church in Hightstown.    Her husband, George M.…

  • Princeton Township appoints open space manager

    To develop master plan for passive-recreation parks. By: David Campbell    Princeton Township arborist Greg O’Neil has been promoted to open space manager and given a mandate to draft a master plan for improvement and maintenance of the township’s passive-recreation parks and the pathways that link them.    "I think the choice of Greg is an outstanding…

  • Stanley moved quickly up the ranks

    By: Ken Weingartner    Ken Stanley wasn’t expected to crack the starting lineup for the Monroe High boys’ tennis team this season. In fact, to start the year he was well down the Falcons’ depth chart. But, as they say, it’s not where you start, it’s where you finish.    Stanley, a freshman, broke into the MHS…

  • The Villages at Buckingham offer luxury townhouses in cerebral setting

    Nestled in picturesque Buckingham Township, The Villages at Buckingham is off to a successful start, having taken 31 deposits since the community opened just four months ago. These well-appointed townhouses include features such as 9-foot first floor ceilings, basements, finely crafted custom staircases with oak railings, hardwood flooring in entrance foyer and powder room, fireplace…