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  • HIGHTSTOWN: Wishes granted

    HIGHTSTOWN: Wishes granted

    Batista Laila Bell, 4, of Hightstown, creates an ornament during the holiday party at Grace Rogers School on Dec. 15. (Photo by Amy Batista)

  • HERALD: Reorganization meetings scheduled

       The New Year is a time for fresh beginnings, and that sentiment carries through to local government.    Reorganization meetings are planned for both Hightstown Borough and East Windsor Township this January.    The Hightstown Borough Council will hold its reorganization meeting 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7. It will take place inside the First Aid building, 168 Bank…

  • EAST WINDOSR: Crash causes afternoon stir

    EAST WINDOSR: Crash causes afternoon stir

    Batista A car hit a pole, which snapped it in half and brought wires down, at the intersection of Brooktree and Dutch Neck Road on Dec. 14. The incident was under the command of East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 and Hightstown firefighters were also on hand to assist. (Photo by Amy Batista)

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Wishes granted

    HIGHTSTOWN: Wishes granted

    Batista Omar Martinez, 6, and his sister, Xiomara Martinez, 4, sit with Santa, portrayed by Patrick Costello, of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Amy Batista)

  • FLORENCE: Township honors retiring crossing guard

    FLORENCE: Township honors retiring crossing guard

    By Charley Falkenburg, Special Writer    FLORENCE — When William Bott would see crossing guard Parker Mullen every day, rain or shine, it was impossible for him to be in a bad mood.    To him, it was impossible for anyone to be upset once they saw Mr. Mullen at his post, cheerfully crossing folks and greeting…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Businesses, students embrace holiday spirit

    HIGHTSTOWN: Businesses, students embrace holiday spirit

    Batista Alejandro Dominguez, 9 months old, visits with Santa, portrayed by David Chenoweth on Dec. 13 during Downtown Hightstown’s annual outdoor event celebrating its window display contest for local high school students. (Photo by Amy Batista)

  • MANSFIELD: Township seeking to tackle cost of renovations

    By Charley Falkenburg, Special Writer    MANSFIELD — The pricey renovations for the new municipal complex on Route 206 are well under way, and the town is continuing to pursue all avenues to help cover expenses.    Just last week, the Township Committee approved applying for a $76,000 Community Development Block Grant at its Dec. 12 meeting.…

  • EAST WINDOSR: Crash causes afternoon stir

    EAST WINDOSR: Crash causes afternoon stir

     EAST WINDSOR —On Dec. 14 officers responded to an afternoon report of a motor vehicle accident with an overturned vehicle at the intersection of Dutch Neck Road and Brooktree Road, police said.    Upon patrol arrival two vehicles were found to have been involved in a collision. Both drivers sustained non-life threatening injuries and were transported…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Township seeks better communications post Sandy

    By David Kilby, Special Writer    EAST WINDSOR — Superstorm Sandy taught many local lessons.    And while the East Windsor Township Council understands Jersey Central Power and Light had a great task ahead of itself when the storm hit, members still believe something should be done about the communications between municipalities, utility companies and the New…