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  • Appelget will leave chamber for job at Princeton University

    The West Windsor councilwoman said she will resign her post to take position until recently held by Pam Hersh By: David Campbell    Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kristin Appelget has been named Princeton University’s director of community and regional affairs, Ms. Appelget confirmed Monday.    As part of her move, she will be…

  • PHS golf is sixth in first shot to be best

    Teifer top finisher for Little Tigers By: Bob Nuse    The Princeton High golf team has high hopes for this season.    While most teams shoot for making the state tournament, the Little Tigers have their sights set a little higher — they want to win the state tournament.    On Friday, Princeton got its first look at…

  • Borough health officer calls for blood donations

    By: Kara Fitzpatrick    The Princeton Regional Health Commission is urging residents to make giving blood a habit. According to Health Officer David Henry, the blood supply at the University Medical Center at Princeton "needs to be bolstered."    According to a statement released by the Health Commission, if 310 people per month made a donation to…

  • Democrat set to challenge Rep. Ferguson

    GOP fails to run candidate in June primary in Rep. Holt’s district By: Emily Craighead    Incumbent Republican Mike Ferguson and a lone Democrat filed petitions to run for election in the Seventh Congressional District before the Monday deadline.    The Democrat, Assemblywoman Linda Stender (D-Scotch Plains), has served in the General Assembly since 2002. She is…

  • D’Agostino gladly returns to singles scene

    Junior helps MHS tennis start 2-0 By: Justin Feil    Dan D’Agostino would have been happy helping the Montgomery High School boys’ tennis team in any capacity.    Given the choice, however, the MHS junior was hoping to remain in the singles lineup. A contributor at second doubles as a freshman, he moved up to third singles…

  • Laughlin making pitch to be PDS baseball leader

    Senior shows versatility in new role for Panthers By: Bob Nuse    Logan Laughlin was hoping this would be the year he would get a chance to see what he could do as a pitcher for the Princeton Day school baseball team.    For Laughlin, there were always two obstacles in his way. For one, he was…

  • Two Democratic incumbents in Plainsboro to run unopposed in primary

    By: Emily Craighead    PLAINSBORO — Two Democratic incumbents will run unopposed in the June primary for two open seats on the Township Committee in November.    Deputy Mayor Neil Lewis, who is completing his fourth term on the committee, and Ginger Gold Schnitzer, who will have served two full terms in September, will run for three-year…

  • Letters to the editor, April 11

    LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, April 11 No understanding of school budget To the editor:    Montgomery school board candidate Mohamed Kilany says he is "one who knows what is in the budget," (Candidate Forum, April 7) but he gives no evidence he understands it. Most of his assertions are demonstrably or arguably false. It’s obvious to…

  • Firehouse repair costs face Rocky Hill

    By: Jake Uitti    ROCKY HILL — The Rocky Hill Hook and Ladder Fire Company will need a new fire truck next year as well as costly renovations to the firehouse, Chief Todd Harris told the Borough Council during budget discussions Monday.    The immediate issue is the building, said Councilman Brian Griner, liaison for public safety.…