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  • Judith Trimble Dossin

       Judith Trimble Dossin, 60, of Cranbury, died Saturday, Jan. 6, at her home.    Born in Eaton Rapids, Mich., Ms. Dossin had been a resident of Cranbury since 1977. She was Chairman of the Shade Tree Commission for over 20 years and the Parks and Recreation Commission of Cranbury Township for 28 years. She and her…

  • Princeton panel seeks alternatives to leaf collection program

    Expense of curbside pickup and violation of seven-day rule trouble Environmental Commission By: Jake Uitti    Princeton officials are trying to get the word out to residents and to landscapers that whenever possible leaves should be kept on the property and composted or mulched into the lawn or even blown into wooded areas behind residents’ homes.…

  • DISPATCHES by Hank Kalet: Sharing blame for failure

    Ambitious goals put off by wishy-washy politics By: Hank Kalet    Democrats in the state Legislature talk a good game but, when it comes time to act, they hedge their bets.    The majority party has promised tax reform, but so far all it’s done is cave in to every interest group imaginable.    Consider the evidence:    • A…

  • Electricity restored to university buildings following construction mishap

    By: Jake Uitti    Princeton University experienced a power outage on Tuesday afternoon that lasted through the early hours of Wednesday morning, affecting a number of buildings on campus.    Officials said university crews worked through the predawn hours of Wednesday to restore power to all university buildings.    An e-mail was sent at 5 a.m. Wednesday to…

  • HHS wrestling working on perfect CVC season

    By: Sean Moylan    "We’re 11-0 in the CVC and barely anybody knows about it," said Hightstown High varsity wrestling head coach Mike Russo.    A solid Allentown team found out, the hard way, just how good the Rams were as Hightstown marched into Allentown on Wednesday night and captured a hard-fought 42-31 decision.    "It was a…

  • West Windsor drafts limits on redevelopment site

    Retail and business space along Princeton-Hightstown Road targeted By: Molly Petrilla    WEST WINDSOR — After several hours of scrutiny, the Planning Board unanimously approved a draft ordinance Wednesday night that will limit development in a portion of the Princeton Junction train station area.    The "overlay" area consists of retail and business space along Princeton-Hightstown Road…

  • Obituaries

    Frank Pekich    EAST WINDSOR — Frank Pekich, 55, died at his home Monday.    Mr. Pekich worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Englishtown for 30 years, retiring in 2004. He was an active member of the Garden State Baptist Church in Old Bridge.    Predeceased by his parents, Peter and Anna, he is survived by brother…

  • Tax hike looms in borough

    Jamesburg taxpayers facing increase of up to 12 percent. By: Stephanie Brown    JAMESBURG — Taxpayers may face a municipal tax increase of up to 12 percent, depending on how much aid it gets from the state this year.    Borough Administrator Denise Jawidzik unveiled a preliminary $5.25 million budget to the Borough Council during its first…

  • Losses can’t douse Vogtman’s spirit

    By: Ron Parent    Leigh Vogtman knew when she accepted the Monroe Township High School girls’ basketball coaching job two years ago, that she wasn’t exactly taking over a powerhouse program.    It was quite the contrary.    The fact of the matter was, not only did the high school feature few female athletes with much height, but…