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  • Township steps up fight against graffiti

    Introduces ordinance that includes a fine commensurate with damages or mandatory community service, and requires property owner to clean up. By: David Campbell    The Princeton Township Committee introduced an ordinance Monday that would speed graffiti cleanup and give the Municipal Court more flexibility in prosecuting offenders.    The committee voted 4-1, with Committeeman Leonard Godfrey dissenting,…

  • DISPATCHES: More questions than answers on Iraq

    DISPATCHES by Hank Kalet: Something needs to be done about Iraq    I can hear the war drums beating.    And they’re getting louder by the day.    Now it only seems a matter of when.    It is no secret that the Bush administration is considering a military strike against Iraq designed to remove Saddam Hussein.    President George…

  • Alleged kidnapper leads borough cops on chase

    A Monroe Township man drove away from an officer Monday night with a 15-month-old baby in the back seat, police said. The baby was later returned safely, but the man is still at-large. By: Scott Morgan    HIGHTSTOWN — Borough police are searching for a Monroe Township man who they said led them on a chase…

  • 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, Aug. 16 through Thursday, Aug. 22. 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 theaters…

  • University treads softly in Web hacker incident

    Discipline actions and transfers, but no firings. By: Jeff Milgram    Princeton University will transfer, but will not fire, Director of Admission Stephen LeMenager in the wake of an investigation into break-ins of a Yale University admission Web site in April.    The university also announced that Dean of Admission Fred Hargadon, who accepted responsibility for the…

  • CRANBURY: Caring for clean water

    Brownies send message against dumping By: Casha Caponegro    Brownie Troop 1529 braved the heat on Saturday to stencil bright orange and green turtles on storm drains along Main Street.    The turtles, which are accompanied by the words, "Don’t dump! Drain to lake," were drawn to raise public awareness on the importance of local waterways.    The…

  • Familiar foes turn out to blast panel on deer

    Evaluation committee seeks ideas for managing deer herd. By: David Campbell    A meeting Thursday night to gather public input on Princeton Township’s deer-management program drew long-time opponents issuing calls for compromise and innovation to end contracted deer killing by the township.    The five-member Deer Program Evaluation Committee, at the request of the Township Committee, held…

  • Fund-raisers to hit links for local parks

    Monday is the annual Mayor’s Trophy Tournament By: Casha Caponegro    Golf enthusiasts are hoping for beautiful weather on Monday to serve as the backdrop for the 14th annual Mayor’s Trophy Tournament at the Peddie Golf Club.    According to Public Works Director Tom Witt, who organized the event, the sold-out tournament is expected to raise $17,000,…

  • Electric law to protect seniors

    Electrical service will continue during heat waves for those protected by the Winter Termination Program    Acting Gov. John O. Bennett on Aug. 6 signed into law legislation sponsored by Assemblymen Wilfredo Caraballo and John Burzichelli that would require utility companies to continue electrical service during heat waves for people protected under the Winter Termination Program.…