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  • Charter school, academy get go-ahead to expand

    The Princeton Charter School will expand into a nearby building. The Regional Planning Board of Princeton unanimously approved applications for the Princeton Charter School and the Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart on Thursday night, both proposals linked to growing enrollment at the schools. By: David Campbell    The Regional Planning Board of Princeton unanimously approved…

  • Leasing can lead to town savings

    Monroe will spend $610,000 on equipment and materials available through the county authority under an ordinance recently adopted by the Township Council. By:Al Wicklund    MONROE — Police cars, an ambulance and heavy-duty vehicles for the township’s road and construction departments are among the high-cost items Monroe Township is purchasing through a lease-and-buy agreement with the…

  • Rizzi ruled the pool at HHS

    HALL OF FAME: Keith Rizzi, a 1991 graduate of Hightstown High School will be inducted in the school’s hall of fame at the induction ceremony Oct. 19. By: Neil Hay    One of the best swimmers ever to slice through the waters for the Hightstown swim team is among the latest group of inductees heading into…

  • Dems tap Aughenbaugh for Senate run

    As expected, the Democrats in Mercer and Monmouth counties selected Hightstown Mayor Amy Aughenbaugh to be their candidate for state Senate in November. By: Mark Moffa    HIGHTSTOWN — Democratic leaders in the 12th Legislative District choose Mayor Amy Aughenbaugh as their state Senate candidate July 13 as expected, filling a vacancy on the November ballot.…

  • Origin

    Putting a French twist on traditional Thai cuisine, this attractive new Somerville restaurant is a winner with food and presentation. By: Patrick Mooney Origin 25 Division St., Somerville (908) 685-1344 Food: Very good Service: Efficient Cuisine: Thai and sometimes French Ambiance: SoHo comes to Somerville by way of Bangkok Prices: Moderate Hours: Lunch: Tues.-Sat. 11:30…

  • Nilson Brokerage offers local expertise

    Elegant Homes program reaches buyers through print and digital media    "Our Elegant Homes program allows us to target specific buyer groups through print media and the Internet," says Catherine McCool, Gloria Nilson/GMAC Real Estate’s Princeton office manager. "Currently in the New York metropolitan area, more than 75 percent of home sales over $1 million were…

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  • Rebecca Nagy

       Rebecca Nagy, 80, of Jamesburg, died Thursday, July 12 in New Brunswick.    Ms. Nagy is survived by her children, Joseph of Lakehurst, Louis of Jamesburg and Rebecca Ann Hendricks of Monroe; her siblings, James, Robert and Leonard Coleman, Leona Lopresti and Jean Thompson; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.    Graveside services were held Saturday, July 14…

  • Township looks to preserve open lands

    The five properties along Conover and Old York roads total 210 acres and would be purchased through a combination of funds from the county and Green Acres. By: Michael Arges    EAST WINDSOR — The township is seeking to acquire 210 acres of open space that has great potential for future recreational uses, Mayor Janice Mironov…