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  • Senior ‘flats’ seen as a housing solution.

    Proposed ordinance would permit a property owner in any residential zone to establish a one- or two-room apartment for a senior residence. By: Jennifer Potash    Princeton Borough seniors, faced with moving out of town because of the lack of affordable housing, may get some relief.    Mayor Marvin Reed recently proposed an ordinance that would permit…

  • A special holiday challenge

    Ideas for just the right party By: Anne Sweeney, Special Writer "Then up rose Mrs. Cratchit, Cratchit’s wife, dressed out but poorly in a twice-turned gown, but brave in ribbons, which are cheap and make a goodly show for sixpence." – Charles Dickens, "A Christmas Carol"    Like the Cratchits’ Christmas, this holiday season calls for…

  • Voters give strong support to school renovations

    Upper Freehold Regional School District sees $19.6 million spending plan for AHS, elementary/middle school annex. By: Ken Weingartner    UPPER FREEHOLD — Township voters overwhelmingly supported a $19.6 million spending plan to expand and renovate Allentown High School and to make other improvements to the elementary/middle school annex.    The proposal passed, 560-246, during a special referendum…

  • Anderson helps Tiger women run streak to eight

    Sophomore scores game-winner for PU ice hockey in upset of No. 5 UNH By: Justin Feil    Since opening the season 2-3, the Princeton University women’s ice hockey team has gone unbeaten in eight straight games, including a weekend sweep of New Hampshire and Quinnipiac, their fourth and fifth straight wins.    "We’ve played great teams," said…

  • MHS hockey proves it can compete

    Cougars rebound from tough opener to tie Red Bank Catholic By: Justin Feil    After spending the first four years of its existence as an independent, the Montgomery High ice hockey team finally found a league to play in this season. The New Jersey Interscholastic Hockey League’s schedule makers weren’t so friendly to the new team,…

  • Help needed to give seniors a lift

    The Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association plans to launch CarePool, a free ride-share program for senior citizens in Mercer County. By: Jennifer Potash    A new local service aims to provide better transportation for senior citizens.    The Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association, based in West Windsor, plans to launch CarePool, a free ride-share program for senior…

  • Task force on town center isn’t certain it wants one

    West Windsor panel struggles with planning proposals for the future of the train station area. By: Gwen Runkle    WEST WINDSOR — As the clock begins to wind down for the Town Center Designation Task Force, a subcommittee of the township Planning Board, it has reached a critical juncture.    Even though the task force has yet…

  • New! Magazine – Last Minute Gift Guide

    If you’re still tackling that gift-giving list, check out our Last Minute Gift Guide’s ideas for book lovers, coffee aficionados, video buffs and creative gifts that keep giving yearlong. Remember, thoughtfulness goes a long way!

  • The Gaming Age

    Consider age-appropriate video games for most enjoyment By: DAVID WAYBRIGHT Please view the print ads in this holiday magazine. Alchemist & Barrister B & B Color Studio – Hair Car Toyz – Accessories Central Jersey Cycle Christians Barber Shop Christine Joseph Hair Studio Church Directory: December 2001 Golf Shop – The Bog Cranbury Station Gallery…