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  • DISPATCHES: Senate vote could affect federal bench

    DISPATCHES by Hank Kalet: To keep Senate majority Democratic, vote must go to Frank Lautenberg.    I’m no fan of Frank Lautenberg, but I feel I have no choice but to vote for him in November.    The reason is that I fear what would happen to the federal court system if the Senate slips into Republican…

  • Freeholder endorses Aughenbaugh

    Letter to the editor By:     Freeholder Tony Mack supports the re-election of Amy Aughenbaugh for mayor of Hightstown. Without her efforts the revitalization project would not have become a reality. Tony Mack Member, Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders

  • Margaret Gaillard

       Margaret Ellen Gaillard, 85, of the Pilot Oak section of Water Valley, Ky., formerly of Jamesburg, died Monday, Oct. 21, at Parkway Regional Hospital, Fulton, Ky.    Born in St. Michael, Pa., Ms. Gaillard lived most of her life in Pennsylvania and New Jersey before moving to Graves County, Ky. five years ago.    She was a…

  • Hopefuls answer public’s questions

    Candidates took to the podium By: Casha Caponegro    Township Committee candidates expressed their views on the land preservation, affordable housing and the use of outside consultants during a debate Tuesday.    Sponsored by the Public Affairs and Social Services Department of the Cranbury Woman’s Club, the event is an open forum for candidates to share their…

  • PRESS FORUM

    What issues will determine how you vote Nov. 5? What issues will determine how you vote Nov. 5?

  • Monroe mulls jitney bus

    Survey has been mailed to residents By: Al Wicklund    MONROE — A survey to determine the need for jitney-bus service in Monroe has been mailed to 14,600 township households.    Township Business Administrator Wayne Hamilton said Thursday the mailing started going out Wednesday. It is being sent by Keep Middlesex Moving Inc., a New Brunswick-based nonprofit…

  • Pojuner serves up South volleyball win

    Pirates rolling into state tournament By: Justin Feil    JoAnne Pojuner insists that when she serves the volleyball, she has just one thought in mind.    "I just try to serve it over," said the West Windsor-Plainsboro High South junior. "That’s all I try. When I was on JV, I was taught well and I’ve gotten better…

  • Staying Power

    It’s the melody that lasts forever — just ask Philly Pops director Peter Nero. The pianist-conductor and his orchestra kick off the season with a performance at the War Memorial in Trenton Nov. 2. By: Daniel Shearer    Professional orchestras pull concerts together with amazing speed. While that fact is well known to performers, people outside…

  • Towns seeks public input on lot plans

    A public meeting is slated for Cranbury school By: Casha Caponegro    Residents are encouraged to express their opinions Monday night on possible traffic circulation plans for the school lot, which may include a traffic light on Main Street.    A public meeting will be held at 8 p.m. in the Cranbury School cafeteria.    Representatives of the…