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  • Deal saves historic building

    Board and developer strike a deal By: Stephanie Brown    JAMESBURG — The Land Use Board and a Monroe developer have worked out a deal that will save a historic building while allowing for the construction of two new single-family houses.    John Profaci of JP Investments, LCC, had proposed building three new houses at the northeast…

  • Dead crow found in borough tests positive for West Nile virus

    An indiction that disease is in the Princeton area By: Kara Fitzpatrick    A dead crow found in Princeton Borough this week that tested positive for West Nile virus should serve as a reminder to residents that the virus is still present and precautions — like wearing long-sleeved clothing at night and applying bug repellents —…

  • Montgomery planners call for more visual appeal

    The appearance of Route 206 is a major focus of new policy By: Jake Uitti    MONTGOMERY — In order to clarify and update the township’s planning policy, the Planning Board on Monday approved an addition to the overall objectives and goals of the township’s Master Plan.    The addition includes language requiring developers to create more…

  • Solar panel loses again to pin oak tree

    Shade Tree Commission rejects a second application by Princeton church to remove large tree By: Kara Fitzpatrick    Acting against a recommendation from the community forester, the Princeton Borough Shade Tree Commission on Tuesday rejected the second application submitted by Christ Congregation church seeking to remove a pin oak tree in order to make way for…

  • Montessori students uncover lizards of the past

    Mini-scientists assemble mock fossil, learn about the real deal By: Jessica Beym    The world’s youngest scientists spent Monday morning at the Montessori Preschool Academy learning about fossils and assembling the skeleton of an allosaurus dinosaur with the help paleontologist, John Miller.    Mr. Miller, of Pearl Observatory, a traveling science program for kids and adults based…

  • Salary hike OK’d for supervisors, administrators in WW

    A 3.5-percent increase in first year By: Courtney Gross    WEST WINDSOR — The 2006 wage and salary ordinance for members of the administration and supervisory municipal employees was introduced Monday evening by Township Council and most positions will see an increase in wages within the next three years.    The salary increases within the ordinance represent…

  • Criminal activity down in 2005

    Report shows decrease in illegal activity By: Jessica Beym    The total number of crimes reported in Cranbury dropped in 2005, despite a slight increase in the count of violent crimes, according to the state’s Uniform Crime Report.    The annual report, which was released Aug. 8, is prepared by the New Jersey State Police using data…

  • Palmer Square’s sidewalk sale runs through Sunday

    By: Kara Fitzpatrick    More than a dozen retailers will be participating in Palmer Square’s annual Summer Sidewalk Sale, which will be held today through Sunday.    Retailers planning to participate include Cranbury Station Art Gallery, Jazams, Kitchen Kapers, Kate Spade, Simon Pearce Glass, Honey West and more.    The summer sidewalk sale is held every year "to…

  • Food drive to aid Deacons’ Cupboard

    Out-of-season theme promotes community involvement By: Stephanie Brown    JAMESBURG — Monroe Chiropractic Care and Fiddleheads restaurant want everyone to get into the Christmas spirit, now.    The two East Railroad establishments co-sponsored Christmas in July, a food drive to benefit The First Presbyterian Church’s Deacons’ Food Cupboard, and will be holding a culminating reception Aug. on…