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  • Lawsuit filed against Montgomery police

    EMT charges malicious prosecution By: Jake Uitti    MONTGOMERY — Pleasantville residents Brian and Christina Schaal have filed a lawsuit against Montgomery Township in state Superior Court for malicious prosecution, municipal liability and conspiracy.    The suit names Montgomery Township, Police Director Michael Beltranena, police detectives Christopher Jaeger and James Gill, as well as Jessica Chong of…

  • She knows teen angst

    Princeton author’s third book for young women is a best-seller By: Hillary Parker    It’s tempting to say that Megan McCafferty, author of the newly released bestseller "Charmed Thirds," leads a charmed life — but that would be overlooking the hard work and dedication that have led to her success.    The book, which will be ranked…

  • Week of April 21

    By: Joseph Metzler    EAST WINDSOR — Joseph Michael Metzler died Tuesday.    A 1975 graduate of Penn State University, Mr. Metzler was a major in the Army Reserve and was on active duty for 10 years. He received several citations and awards.    Son of the late Joseph Metzler of Maple Glen, Pa., he is survived by…

  • West Windsor, Plainsboro voters approve school budget

    Katz, Fleres and Gharpure elected to board By: Emily Craighead    Implementing referendum projects tops the list of major tasks facing the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional Board of Education after it reorganizes next week in the wake of Tuesday’s board election and successful budget referendum.    The board, including newly elected members Anthony Fleres, with 398 votes and…

  • HHS softball back from break and back on top

    Rams win two of three after layoff. By: Neil Hay    After taking the week off for spring break, Hightstown softball resumed play. The Rams won twice in three outings to improve to 3-5. But it was the one that got away that probably will stick in the minds of the Rams’ players and coaches for…

  • TANGENTS by John Saccenti: Inhospitable: The problem with hospitals

    TANGENTS by John Saccenti: Despite the obvious health benefits a hospital provides, the place is depressing. By: John Saccenti    There may be no place worse than a hospital to get better.    Sure, it’s an excellent place for treatment. Have a bullet wound? Head to the hospital. Need something lanced, sliced or removed? You know where…

  • Tax rate holds steady in Montgomery municipal budget plan

    Overall spending to decrease by $1.2 million By: Jake Uitti    MONTGOMERY — The Township Committee introduced a proposed $30.1 million municipal budget Thursday, which represents a decrease from last year’s $31.3 million.    May 18 is slated as the date for the public hearing and vote on formal adoption.    "This budget is very aggressive," Chief Financial…

  • Property Transfers — April, 19 2006 — Part 3

    In some cases the listing represents the property’s mailing address rather than the municipal location. While the intention is to include all reported transactions, Packet Online does not guarantee its completeness or independently verify its contents. In some cases the listing represents the property’s mailing address rather than the municipal location. While the intention is…

  • Family finds perfection at Country Classics

    …premium home sites are now available at this premier single-family home community    Homeowners Natalie and Scott Jaworski weren’t daunted when their perfect home wasn’t immediately available at Country Classics at Hillsborough, a popular single-family luxury home community in Somerset County. They just went ahead and bought another home, an existing County Classics at Hillsborough home,…