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  • CENTRAL JERSEY: Changing the guard

    Incumbents in Cranbury, Jamesburg not seeking re-election By Maria Prato, Staff Writer    Incumbents in Cranbury and Jamesburg are stepping aside.    Both Cranbury incumbents — Mayor David Stout and Committeeman Richard Stannard — and one Jamesburg incumbent — John Longo — have decided not to seek re-election.    Jamesburg Councilwoman Barbara Carpenter, a Democrat, is seeking a…

  • Triumph’s Fried Pickle Comes to Communiversity

    Triumph’s Fried Pickle Comes to Communiversity

    This south-influenced dish will be beer-battered and served with a side of chipotle mayo By Michelle Walbaum We all know and love our fried food. Fried chicken, fried rice, fried fish, fried vegetables, the list goes on and on. But when it comes to fried food, the southern states have it to a science, and…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Borough eyes lawyer for police change

    By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer    HIGHTSTOWN — While no action has yet been taken on a recent study’s recommendation for East Windsor to take over local police services, the Borough Council decided to try and get a head start this week.    At Tuesday’s budget workshop meeting, Councilman Jeff Bond suggested the borough begin seeking a…

  • MILLSTONE: District, teachers open brand new contract

    Contentious relationship resumes By Vic Monaco, Managing Editor MILLSTONE – You might think the contention between local teachers and school district officials was at least minimized last month when, after about 18 months of negotiations and flat-out squabbling, both sides signed off on a three-year contract. You’d be wrong. Just days before voters get their…

  • Join the Red Oak Grille for a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!

    By Tiffany On Wednesday, May 5th, enjoy authentic Mexican specialties including Chili Rellenos, Soft Fish Tacos, Halibut Salsa Verde, Margaritas and more! For more information visit www.RedOakGrille.com or call 908-781-9400.

  • Food Processors Association Quarterly Event a Success: Curtis Financial Group Provides Economic Outlook for Food Industry

    By Michele Hujber The New Jersey Food Processors Association (NJFPA) held its quarterly Networking Dinner on Thursday, April 15. Over sixty people attended the event, which was sponsored by Curtis Financial Group LLC of Philadelphia. The featured guest speaker was Thomas W. Harvey, managing director of Curtis Financial Group. His presentation, “Creating Value for Your…

  • One-on-One

    One-on-One

    Volunteers at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer County help vulnerable youngsters reclaim their childhood years By Michele Alperin Childhood should be a time of wonder, play and learning, but for youngsters who are at risk economically and socially it can mean simply growing up too soon. For 585 of these vulnerable young people, ranging…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: More cuts listed if school budget fails

    Resident says district ‘scaremongering’ By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer    HIGHTSTOWN — If the East Windsor Regional School District’s proposed 2010-11 budget is rejected by voters next week, the district might cut more staff, close its pool, curtail extracurricular activities, eliminate courtesy busing, and/or close buildings for nighttime activities, according to its Web site.    At least…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Patten out? Schneider GOP?

    Republicans promise write-in candidates By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer    HIGHTSTOWN — Two-term Republican Mayor Bob Patten did not file for re-election in the primary by Monday’s deadline.    But interim GOP Chairman Chris Emigholz says the party will field write-in candidates for mayor and Borough Council, and it is not impossible Mr. Patten could be one.…