Category: archives

  • Princeton Reads pauses to listen

    Author Chang-rae Lee brings his novel, ‘Native Speaker,’ to life for enthralled audience. By: Jennifer Potash    Shortly after moving to Princeton in August, author Chang-rae Lee learned he would be one of the most well-read writers in town.    While he has honored, at the same time he was a bit nervous.    "I wondered if this…

  • AT&T seeking approval

    Zoning board to hear second day of hearings on antenna application By: Al Wicklund    MONROE — The Monroe Township Zoning Board of Adjustment is scheduled to head a second day of hearing arguments on AT&T Wireless’ application to put antennas on two Monroe water towers Tuesday, but the application may be changed by then.    Mayor…

  • Doctor travels to help kids smile

    Africa-bound as part of Operation Smile program. By: Gwen Runkle    When Robert Olson travels to Africa on Monday, it won’t be just to check out the beautiful scenery and exotic wildlife.    Dr. Olson, a 52-year-old Griggstown resident, is chief of plastic surgery at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick and will be leaving for…

  • Kelly’s Steak and Fish House

    The Doylestown restaurant and night spot tames its tapas with an expanded menu. By: Judith Norkin Kelly’s Steak and Fish House 29 S. Main St. Doylestown, Pa. (215) 345-8108 Food: Good Service: Good Prices: Moderate, with appetizers (formerly tapas) ranging from $5.50 to $9.95, and entrées ranging from $15.95 to $25.95. Soups, salads and sandwiches…

  • Coalition offers bus trip to Washington peace rally

       Princeton-based Coalition for Peace Action has reserved buses to take area residents to the national demonstration, Stop the War Against Iraq Before It Starts, to be held in Washington on Saturday.    Seats at $30 each can be reserved on the coalition’s Web site, www.peacecoalition.org, or by calling (609) 924-5022. Credit card payments are accepted. Only…

  • Candidates talk development

    One in a series that focus on important issues in each township By: Al Wicklund and Nick D’Amore    JAMESBURG — The four candidates for Jamesburg Borough Council in the Nov. 5 election see Jamesburg’s downtown as the chief area for the continued development of the borough followed by properties on John Street that they believe…

  • Township considering truck noise ordinance

    The council plans to introduce an ordinance that would prevent trucks from idling for too long. By: Chris Karmiol    The Township Council is looking to quell the noise coming from idling trucks making pickups and deliveries, especially those at the Wawa store on Hickory Corner Road.    Complaints from residents of the Windsor Woods residential development,…

  • Monroe gears up for food drives

    Collections begin soon By: Al Wicklund    MONROE — It’s a sign that winter and the holidays of late fall and winter are drawing near.    The Monroe Township Senior Center has launched its annual Turkey Drive, a seven-week program to provide more than 200 meals for the holidays.    The center expects to provide Thanksgiving Day dinners…

  • Deer reflectors installed in East Windsor

    Officials hope the reflectors will prevent deer from darting into the road in front of a car. By: Chris Karmiol    EAST WINDSOR — On Monday morning, township resident Nancy Bowman was rescuing a lost parakeet in her backyard. On Tuesday morning, she had moved on to bigger creatures.    Ms. Bowman, an active and outspoken member…