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  • Reading more than a pastime

    Student seeks to raise literacy awareness By: Jessica Beym    Leah Reiss loves to read. For her, it doesn’t matter if it’s a fantasy book, Nancy Drew or the latest Harry Potter.    But Leah, a 12-year-old Cranbury resident, said she also realizes that there are millions of people across the country who can’t take pleasure in…

  • ‘The Servant of Two Masters’

    Rider University’s theater program stages Carlo Goldini’s Commedia dell’arte success. By: Stuart Duncan    Carlo Goldini is sometimes called The Father of Commedia dell’arte; certainly he was one of its most accomplished artisans. The theater program at Rider University takes a giant step forward with the staging of one of Goldini’s greatest successes, The Servant of…

  • Taking their roles seriously

    Peddie School actors to perform ‘Urinetown’ By: Jessica Beym    Being part of a musical in which the story centers on bodily functions wasn’t Katie Lindberg’s idea of a ticket to stardom.    But despite the humorous storyline of The Peddie School Theater production of "Urinetown," which is showing at the Peddie School this weekend, the actors…

  • AROUND CRANBURY by Lorraine Sedor: A look ahead at Cranbury events

    The Cranbury Swim Club is accepting applications for lifeguard positions, the Cranbury Education Foundation will hold its Craft Fair, the Cranbury Public Library will hold a read-a-thon, and many other events are listed. By: Lorraine Sedor    This evening (Friday) at 7:30 p.m., Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore of Cranbury will speak on "Beyond Busyness: Finding Balance in…

  • Sex offender housing law to be introduced

    The proposed ordinance for West Amwell was modeled, "word for word," after one in Raritan Township. By: Linda Seida    WEST AMWELL — In an attempt to protect children, a proposed sex offender ordinance would restrict where convicted offenders may live while it also would single out one of childhood’s most beloved holidays.    The ordinance would…

  • MTHS eyes new Latin program

    District plans to offer Latin as a language for the first time next school year. By: Marisa Maldonado    MONROE — Starting in September, Monroe Township High School students may be able to get to the root of the English language.    The district plans to offer Latin as a language for the first time, giving students…

  • Clinton Street residents worry about break-ins

    The most worrisome incident occurred when a woman surprised the burglar inside her house shortly after midnight. By: Linda Seida    LAMBERTVILLE — They’re scared, and they’re angry.    Clinton Street residents want to know why officials informed them only recently about a string of seven burglaries and attempted burglaries that began Dec. 30 on the towpath…

  • Township mayor’s wife saves a life

    West Amwell’s Susan Molnar saved an elderly man from carbon monoxide poisoning when he didn’t report as usual to the Washington Township Senior Center. By: Lauren Urgoon    WASHINGTON — Susan Molnar wears many hats in Washington — community services director, senior center administrator and affordable housing coordinator.    Now she can add lifesaver to the list.…

  • Consultant: Borough’s redevelopment plan not financially feasible

    UPDATE By: Vic Monaco    HIGHTSTOWN — The borough’s redevelopment plan, which limits to 80 the number of residential units that can be built at the former rug mill property, is not financially feasible, according to a hired consultant.    In addition, the latest redeveloper’s plan for the property drastically underestimates both the cost of environmental remediation…