Category: archives
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Borough eyes park-and-ride
Borough officials discuss plans for a 300-space park-and-ride facility behind Busco Brothers on Gatzmer Avenue. By: Leon Tovey JAMESBURG Area residents could have a new commuting option in the not-too-distant future. Borough officials said this week that discussions with two bus companies and the state Department of Transportation about building a park-and-ride facility on…
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Knight girls finish strong for upset win
Lipsky’s goal stems Jackson rally By: Bob Nuse JACKSON First, the West Windsor-Plainsboro High North girls’ lacrosse team appeared to be in complete control. Then, the game appeared to be slipping away. But in the end, the Knights put it all together and emerged with a 14-10 win over Jackson in their opening round…
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Rules for park use delayed
Based on the Planning Board’s recommendation, the Township Committee postponed plans Monday that would allow open space to be used for active recreation. By:Jessica Beym The Township Committee postponed plans Monday to allow active recreation on township-owned open space so that it can first update the Open Space and Recreation portion of its Master Plan…
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Police consolidation talks might not continue
Hightstown mayor seeks consensus from Borough Council to resume discussions with East Windsor. By: Vic Monaco HIGHTSTOWN Mayor Bob Patten had an initial meeting with East Windsor Mayor Janice Mironov on April 19 to discuss possible consolidation of the borough Police Department after being ordered to explore the subject by Borough Council. There may…
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Rodeo buckin’ broncos coming to Montgomery June 10 and 11
By: Jake Uitti MONTGOMERY The 13th Annual Montgomery Professional Benefit Rodeo is coming to town. Saddle ’em up and ride on over to Daube Farm, located at 361 Sunset Road, for the rodeo slated for June 10 and 11. There will be two shows once again, said Cherie Stites, one of the rodeo’s organizers,…
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Grand opening for Village at Chapel Hill proves a success
Middletown Township and the surrounding area create a wealth of exciting opportunities for The Village at Chapel Hill homeowners "The new on-site Sales Center is receiving such a terrific response, with many prospective homebuyers visiting during our recent opening weekend and following week," said Mike Hernandez, Area Sales Manager of Centex Homes. "The premier Middletown…
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Best ‘friends’
A balmy, tropical evening with SAVE—A Friend to Homeless Animals By: Christian Kirkpatrick A sign pointed the way to Margaritaville and the Tiki Wine Hut. Across a stand of potted palms drifted the plaintive chords of a song by Jimmy Buffett. In a corner sat a welcoming bar with a thatched roof. Here and there,…
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Obituaries
For the week of May 26 Richard O. Mauro EAST WINDSOR Richard O. Mauro, 71, died May 14 from complications related to Parkinson’s Disease in the Lutheran Home at Topton in Topton, Pa. Born in Union City, he lived in East Windsor most of his life. Mr. Mauro was honorably discharged from the National…
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West Windsor Bikefest on Saturday to feature tour of historical sites
By: Emily Craighead WEST WINDSOR One of the four bike rides at Saturday’s West Windsor Bikefest will lead cyclists on a tour through the township’s history. The 10-mile route circles past 19 historic sites, starting with Ladyfair, a house on Clarksville Road built in the late 17th century, and ending at the 1750 Christopher…
