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  • Rainfall count in August is local historic high

    Rainfall count in August is local historic high

    A crowd of people in the distance bear witness as floodwaters consume downtown Hightstown on Sunday morning. Monday, the Borough Council unanimously approved a declaration of emergency. (Courtesy of Ken Radz)

  • Rainfall count in August is local historic high

    Rainfall count in August is local historic high

    Rain pours from the sky as floodwaters fill the streets of downtown Hightstown on Aug. 28. (Courtesy of John D. Rhodes)

  • Rainfall count in August is local historic high

    Rainfall count in August is local historic high

    Water gushes over North Main Street on Sunday from Peddie Lake. Irene caused waterways throughout New Jersey to overflow from Aug. 27 to Aug. 28. Hurricane Katrina, which caused unprecedented flooding in New Orleans, hit the Gulf of Mexico on Aug. 29, 2005. (Courtesy of John D. Rhodes)

  • EAST WINDSOR: Fallen EMT honored

    EAST WINDSOR: Fallen EMT honored

    East Windsor resident, who passed away Sunday after a Princeton rescue mission during Hurricane Irene, was honored by family, community at memorial By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, The Packet Group    A doting father, loving husband, community volunteer and hero were all words used to describe Emergency Medical Technician Michael Kenwood at his memorial service on Wednesday.…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Community members attend relief benefit

    HIGHTSTOWN: Community members attend relief benefit

    Photo by Amy BatistaFernado’s Grille, 73 Mercer St., holds a Hurricane Irene relief buffet dinner Wednesday night, and among the attendees are, front row, from left: Casandre Snyder, Nicholaus Sparacio, Dorinda Sparacio; back row from left: New Jersey State Legislature Senator Linda R. Greenstein of the 14th District and Hightstown Mayor Steven Kirson. (Photo by…

  • Community reacts to hurricane

    Community reacts to hurricane

    Peddie Lake is calm on Monday, one day after overflowing into Downtown Hightstown. (Photo by Jen Samuel)

  • Rainfall count in August is local historic high

    Rainfall count in August is local historic high

    Rain pours from the sky as floodwaters fill the streets of downtown Hightstown on Aug. 28. (Courtesy of John D. Rhodes)

  • EAST WINDSOR: Township delivers help in time of crisis

    Township mayor thanks fire and rescue volunteers, chief of police, and Public Works director for work during storm By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor    EAST WINDSOR — The township extended its assistance and resources to its neighbors as communities such as Hightstown were dealt a devastating blow caused by floodwaters from Hurricane Irene.    Mayor Steve Kirson…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Borough Council passes declaration of emergency Monday

    HIGHTSTOWN: Borough Council passes declaration of emergency Monday

    UPDATED REPORT By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor    HIGHTSTOWN — Borough Council voted 6-0 to approve a declaration of emergency during a special meeting held at the First Aid Squad building on Bank Street Monday evening.    More than 20 members of the public attended the meeting. Additionally, department heads were present and began answering questions of…