Category: archives

  • Sr. Margherita strikes again

    BOOK NOTES by Joan Ruddiman    In November, Book Notes reviewed a body of work by a remarkable woman who successfully balances the contemplative world of her order with the demands of being an academic and an activist. Since both lives are in the service of God and her Catholic faith, it is a balancing act…

  • DISPATCHES: Martin Luther King’s radical message

    DISPATCHES by Hank Kalet: His words remain relevant in today’s world.    "We must rapidly begin the shift from a ‘thing-oriented’ society to a ‘person-oriented’ society. When machines and computers, profit motives and property rights are considered more important than people, the giant triplets of racism, materialism and militarism are incapable of being conquered." — The…

  • Final borough garage vote set for Tuesday

    Developer’s agreement with Nassau HKT Associates is on the line. By: Jennifer Potash    The future of the downtown Princeton garage development will hinge on a single vote Tuesday.    On that day, the Princeton Borough Council is slated to vote on the developer’s agreement with Nassau HKT Associates for the project. The agreement spells out what…

  • Town moves to end Petty flood issue

    Committee attempts to prevent flooding in Cranbury. By: Matt Kirdahy    The Township Committee approved a plan Monday to scrape away soil adjacent to the asphalt along Petty Road to prevent flooding.    The committee approved the plan by a vote of 4-1.    Committeeman Alan Danser abstained because he lives in close proximity to the area.    The…

  • State shoots down deer-culling program

    Township officials uncertain about next move after surprise decision by Fish and Game Council. By: David Campbell    In a stunning reversal, Princeton Township’s deer-management program, poised to begin its third year, was abruptly halted Thursday when the state Fish and Game Council voted to prohibit culling with rifles and captive-bolt guns, and to deny the…

  • Shelter program earns county cash

    Cranbury Arts Council works with at-risk youth By: Matt Kirdahy    The Cranbury Arts Council will use a recently awarded $1,900 grant to further its programs at the Middlesex County Youth Shelter.    The grant, give by the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission, became effective Wednesday. The commission awards a grant annually to an independent program…

  • Bad luck plagues Falcons girls’ basketball team

    By: Carolyn M. Hartko    It might have been bright and sunny outside this week, but the Monroe Township High School girls’ basketball team seems to be playing under a permanent cloud. The latest setback was Tuesday night’s 55-34 loss at Carteret. That puts the Lady Falcons just below .500 at 3-4.    One starter appears to…

  • No joke, Cranbury’s White aids PHS swimmers

    By: Justin Feil    Being a part of the Princeton High boys’ swim team has become a bit more than what Cranbury’s Devin White originally thought it would be.    "My original impression is that high school (swimming) is a little bit of a joke," the PHS freshman said. "But it’s been a lot of fun."    Though…

  • Gussie Mae Jones

       Gussie Mae Jones, 71, died Friday, Jan. 10, at Robert Wood University Hospital in New Brunswick.    She was born in Madison, Ga., and lived in Jamesburg for the past 48 years. She was a retired nurse’s aide, having worked for the Applegarth Care Center in Hightstown for 10 years. She was also formerly employed by…