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  • CRANBURY: Library presents plans to district

    CRANBURY: Library presents plans to district

    A conceptual drawing of the future Cranbury Library exterior.

  • EAST WINDSOR: New program targets underage drinking

    EAST WINDSOR: New program targets underage drinking

    By Heather Niccoli, Special Writer    EAST WINDSOR — Mayor Janice Mironov has launched, with the support of township business owners, the “We Check for 21” campaign, which is a new initiative to prevent the occurrence of underage drinking at local restaurants, clubs and retail sales.    ”The primary objective of the program is to bring together…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Bless this horse

    Township resident Jimmy Takter trains horse with charitable cause By Joanne Degnan, Packet Publications    ALLENTOWN — The Rev. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson’s mission work in Africa has spurred generous donations from hundreds of area residents, but it’s his four-legged namesake who just may bless him with one of the largest offerings yet.    The 3-year-old trotter named Pastor…

  • CRANBURY: Library presents plans to district

    CRANBURY: Library presents plans to district

    By David Kilby, Managing Editor    CRANBURY — Even though the plans for a new public library in Cranbury are only in the beginning stages, the library’s board of trustees and foundation are saying now is the time to begin the dialogue on how the new library will be built.    The public library’s director, board of…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Chiefs petition council

    HIGHTSTOWN: Chiefs petition council

    Phil McAuliffe Government officials work together during Monday’s Hightstown Borough Council meet´ing. From left, Lynne Woods, Mike Vanderbeck, Larry Quattrone, Mayor Steve Kirson, Isa´bel McGinty and Skye Gilmartin discuss items on the July 18 agenda. (Staff photo by Phil McAuliffe)

  • MONROE: Children’s author exhibit first in country

    MONROE: Children’s author exhibit first in country

    Examples of Maurice Sendak’s artwork are displayed at the Monroe Township Public Library.

  • CRANBURY: Scout starts summer food collection

    CRANBURY: Scout starts summer food collection

    Girl Scout Katie Stewart sits among the food she col´lected on Main Street in Cranbury for Skeet’s Food Pan´try.

  • EAST WINDSOR: Area author pens fifth romantic novel

    EAST WINDSOR: Area author pens fifth romantic novel

    By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor    EAST WINDSOR — Author Shobhan Bantwal is a fan of Patidar Indo/Asian Supermarket.    ”I love it. Every week, I’m there,” she said Monday about the new grocery store at the Windsor Crossing Shopping Center on Route 130. “I was there yesterday.”    Ms. Bantwal was a nine-year resident of East Windsor…

  • SCHOOLS: Boards decide how to use extra state aid

    By David Kilby, Managing Editor    After granting more money to all districts in the state last Tuesday, the New Jersey Department of Education threw a curve ball when it said the districts had to use the extra money in a certain way and decide how they’re going to use it within a week.    The state…