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  • Millstone roadways named scenic byway

    Twenty-five mile circuit extends from Kingston to Millstone Borough. By:Steve Rauscher    MONTGOMERY — A 25-mile circuit snaking through the historic Millstone River Valley has received official recognition under the state Department of Transportation’s Scenic Byway program and can now compete for as much as $200,000 in federal funds, according to township resident Liz Palius.    Its…

  • Star-crossed township building has more woes

    Mold is discovered in new township hall By: Jeff Milgram    An infestation of mold on interior walls and in heating and air conditioning ducts will push back the opening of Princeton Township’s oft-delayed new municipal building until the spring.    All interior work has been suspended while the mold is being cleaned up, said Township Administrator…

  • Proposed increase in open-space tax won’t be on ballot

    Concerns voiced that too much emphasis has been placed on open-space at the expense of senior housing. By: Jeff Milgram    By a 3-2 vote, the Princeton Township Committee voted Tuesday night to kill an ordinance that would have placed a referendum on a 1-cent increase to the municipal open-space tax on the November ballot.    The…

  • Book return bins to stay downtown when library goes

    The library is expected to spend 18 months at the Princeton Shopping Center. By: Jennifer Potash        While the Princeton Public Library is being demolished and under construction later this year, patrons will still be able to return books downtown.    The library is considering placing drop-off bins for books and audio-video materials downtown. Currently there…

  • WW taps water funds for land preservation

    The township recenlty closed a $4.3 million deal to buy the 202-acre Maneely site. By: Gwen Runkle    WEST WINDSOR — Township officials recently closed a $4.3 million deal to buy 202 acres of open space on Meadow Road — and, in doing so, became one of the first municipalities in New Jersey to purchase open…

  • Reunion of trooper, girl brings smile to mother’s face

    Lauren Ortiz and State Trooper Michael Siegelski met 14 years ago during an Operation Dreamlift project. They were reunited for the first time last weekend. By: Scott Morgan    HIGHTSTOWN — Serendipity, as defined by Webster’s dictionary, is "a seeming gift for finding good things accidentally." As defined by Carmen Ortiz, it likely would be a…

  • Evaluate borough hall after release of report

    Letter to the editor To the editor:    Over the past few weeks there have been several articles and letters in the local newspapers and even a campaign letter criticizing the idea to move the borough offices to the GPU complex. From the information that has been officially released to date, I find it difficult to…

  • Battlefield by Bike

    Gettysburg visitors traveling on two wheels get close enough to touch and feel. By: Susan Van Dongen A statue of a soldier moves forward despite a "no crossing" sign at the corner of Buford and Chambersburg streets in Gettysburg. Photo by Bryan Grigsby    ON JULY 3, 1863, 11,000 Confederate soldiers commanded by Gen. George Pickett…

  • Unending HHS support earns Ohle spot in hall of fame

    Bob Ohle never played a sport for Hightstown High, but his support of the athletic programs there has earned him a spot among the school’s top athletes. By: Neil Hay    Howard Cosell used to say "I never played the game."    Bob Ohle played the game. Not for Hightstown High School, however. Still, Bob Ohle is…