Category: archives

  • Buriak resigns council position

    Less than a year into his first Borough Council term, Democratic Councilman Dan Buriak has resigned. By: Scott Morgan The move has sparked a rush to fill the seat within the next two weeks.    In a letter read aloud by Borough Clerk Candace Gallagher at Monday’s council meeting, Mr. Buriak stated that increased responsibilities at…

  • Thanksgiving football returns for Monroe High

    By: Ken Weingartner    Monroe and South River might not have a long history, but it’s memorable.    The Falcons scored one of the greatest victories in school history over South River in 1983, winning 18-0 over a Rams squad that went on to win a state title.    Making it even sweeter for Monroe, the triumph spoiled…

  • E. Forrest Lowe

    Lifelong Hopewell resident    E. Forrest Lowe, 75, died on Nov. 20 surrounded by his family at his home in Hopewell Borough    Born in Hopewell Borough, Mr. Lowe was a lifelong resident. He was a banker with the former Hopewell National Bank and the former Princeton Bank and Trust Company, retiring after 42 years of service.…

  • Board OKs contract for large group room

       After rejecting three rounds of bids, the Board of Education has finally awarded a contract to build a large group/community room at the Cranbury School. By: Casha Caponegro    After rejecting three rounds of bids, the Board of Education has finally awarded a contract to build a large group/community room at the Cranbury School.    On Tuesday,…

  • Letters to the editor

    For the Nov. 22 issue By: Cancer Society thanks walkers To the editor:     On behalf of the American Cancer Society’s volunteers and staff, I would like to thank the residents of Hightstown and East Windsor for their generosity and support of our annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks. More than 2,500 people participated…

  • Lions roar with community spirit

    Over the past 50 years the West Windsor Lions Club has raised more than $1 million, which the club has donated to local and state organizations or charities. By: Gwen Runkle    Longevity in an ever-growing and ever-changing community like West Windsor can be tough, but not for the West Windsor Lions Club. The dedicated service…

  • Lunn to vacate top post on environmental panel

    By: David Campbell    Anthony Lunn, chairman of the Princeton Environmental Commission, said Wednesday night he will step down as the commission chair at the end of the year.    "I feel there are other things I wish to do," Mr. Lunn said, also noting a desire to hear "fresh voices" on the commission. "There are going…

  • EDITORIAL: Help give the needy a happy holiday season

    By:    Nearly 300 food boxes will be delivered to area residents this weekend to help them have a happy Thanksgiving.    Inside, recipients will find a turkey, trimmings for a Thanksgiving dinner, bread, pasta, canned foods, baby food, formula and most likely a nice holiday dessert. In some cases, the boxes will contain enough food for…

  • HHS band finishes on strong note

    The band performed well at the United States Scholastic Band Association championships. By: Chris Karmiol    HIGHTSTOWN — In its final competition of the season on Nov. 10, the Hightstown High School Marching Band took home the third-place trophy at the United States Scholastic Band Association championships in Allentown, Pa.    For even more music to their…