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  • Montgomery to discuss police leadership

    Closed door talks ready to begin on future of department By:David Dankwa        MONTGOMERY — With less than four months remaining until former Police Chief William Beachell’s official retirement on Sept. 1, the Township Committee will begin meeting this week to discuss whether it wants to hire a police chief or a public safety director,…

  • From storied Mercer Oak, a sapling grows

    A sapling grown from a Mercer Oak acorn is growing at the site of the historic tree, which was blown down in a March storm. By:Jane Karlicek        The historic Mercer Oak, which succumbed to high winds in March, may live again.    Or at least one of its offspring may.    Early last week, an 8-foot…

  • Governor takes strides to reduce sprawl

    THE STATE WE’RE IN by Michele S. Byers    When standing before a precipice, forward movement sometimes starts by stepping back.    Gov. Christie Whitman, staring into the chasm known as suburban sprawl, stepped back from two major development plans this week. These bold moves are major strides forward for New Jersey’s quality of life.    First, she…

  • Spring weather graces 4-H sale

    Programs and projects funded by proceeds from annual sale By: Linda J. Field    The weekend’s warm temperatures turned Lawrence residents’ thoughts to their gardens, and the local 4-H Club was ready to help.    The annual spring plant sale was held on Saturday, helped along by the summer weather.    “People were here as early as 8…

  • Dr. Emanuel R. Occhipinti

    By: Staff WEST WINDSOR — Dr. Emanuel R. Occhipinti, 60, died Saturday at The Medical Center at Princeton. Born in Elizabeth, he lived in Princeton Junction. Dr. Occhipinti had a dental practice the past 30 years in Rahway and in Hamilton. He was a member of the American Orthodontist Association, Mercer County Dental Society and…

  • Fire destroyed home, but not friendships

    By: John Patten        When Harry Johnson thinks about the fire that broke out in his Windsor Regency home on Easter Sunday and destroyed nearly everything he and his family owned, he may be struck by the thought of how quickly everything happened.    Not only was nearly everything his family owned destroyed with surprising quickness…

  • Orleans Homebuilders announces preview opening of Penns Preserve

    The Packet Group    Orleans Homebuilders is pleased to announce the preview opening of a truly remarkable estate-style single family community, Penns Preserve. Located in Newtown, Pa., Penns Preserve is a small, cul-de-sac community nestled amongst acres of vast fields, shady woods, lush meadows and scenic ponds.    The community, priced from the low $400,000s, features eight…

  • Local students honored at Peddie

    By: Staff Seven local students were honored at March 24 Founder’s Day ceremonies at the Peddie School. Named as National Merit Commended Scholars were Benjamin Levy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Levy of East Windsor and Lindsay Watson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Watson of Hightstown. Edward J. Bloustein Scholars were Cailin Papszycki,…

  • Fighting against bias

    By:Vanessa S. Holt FLORENCE —For many students, being a little bit different can make adolescence a constant struggle. To help ensure individual rights are respected, Affirmative Action Officer Glenda Autry is available to Florence Township students and staff who feel they are facing discrimination. Recently, Ms. Autry has worked with female middle school students who…