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  • Montgomery considers deer control plan

    A committee has been proposed to study deer management alternatives. By: David Dankwa    MONTGOMERY – The Township Committee plans to take full advantage of the bill recently signed into law by Gov. Christie Whitman that allows municipalities to seek waivers to state hunting regulations and develop their own deer-management programs.    Committeewoman Ali Henkel on Thursday…

  • Proposed bike path would link open space in township parks

    Path for walking, running or biking in Woods Road Park under consideration By: Michael Arges        EAST WINDSOR – Bicyclists and walkers may soon be able to look forward to a new scenic route through East Windsor’s open spaces.    The Township Council is exploring the possibility of a bikeway linking Woods Road near the Berwick…

  • Defending champ anxious to Jasna Posna

    By:Bob Nuse            It has a new name and a new course to call home, but as far as the defending champion is concerned, that really doesn’t matter much.    The Instinet Classic, which will be held at The Tournament Players Club at Jasna Polana July 17-23, called Hartfeld National in Avondale, Pa. home last…

  • Recreation programs set for summer

    By:Nick D’Amore         Jamesburg kids will have some relief from the boredom of summer, with a six-week summer recreation camp, starting next week.     Monroe youth also can expect a wide range of programs at the Monroe Community Center, each designed to alleviate the summer doldrums. The programs range from educational to just plain…

  • First week on job busy one for superintendent

    Princeton’s first permanent school superintendent since February 1998 gets down to work By: Jeff Milgram    Don’t tell Princeton Regional Schools Superintendent Claire Sheff Kohn that education is a nine-month job, with the summers off.    "In some ways, it’s our busiest season," said Dr. Kohn, who started this week as Princeton’s first permanent school superintendent since…

  • Fast start leaves audiences wonderingwhat’s next for young Jennifer Rodriguez

    By: Kristy Klaus EAST WINDSOR – The Rodriguez living room is decorated with singing, modeling and dance trophies 10-year-old Jennifer Rodriguez has won. Jennifer was scheduled to perform for her largest audience by singing the "Star-Spangled Banner" at the Trenton Thunder game Thursday night. "I never get nervous," said Jennifer just days before the game.…

  • Library gives kids a reason to read during summer

    By: Brian Shappell    Getting local kids to the library shouldn’t be much of a problem this summer.    That’s because the Cranbury Public Library is hosting four series of children’s workshops designed to have them experience different forms of literature and creative arts.    In addition to the annual summer reading club, local students will have the…

  • Monty, WW-P 15s ready for tourney

    Babe Ruth play begins Saturday for both teams By: Justin Feil    Their last-minute preparations complete, the West Windsor-Plainsboro and the Montgomery Babe Ruth 15-year-old all-star baseball teams are ready for District 1 action to begin Saturday.    "They’re rounding into shape," said WW-P manager Rich Gawlak. "We wanted to get these guys together and play a…

  • Police on foot, bike in new community effort

    Action Team is on patrol in Princeton Township By: Jane Karlicek    The Princeton Township Police Department introduced its Community Action Team this week in an effort to get closer to local neighborhoods and begin a long-term transformation of the department’s philosophy.    The community policing unit is comprised of four officers who will go to neighborhoods,…