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  • Downtown sidewalk seating plan introduced

    For a fee, restaurants would be able offer outdoor dining in central business district By: Marjorie Censer    The Princeton Borough Council introduced an ordinance Tuesday that would allow sidewalk seating for restaurants and cafés in the central business district for a fee of $200 to $600 a year, depending on the number of seats.    Council…

  • State Home for Boys memories

    Jamesburg exhibit reveals items from school’s history By: Kara Fitzpatrick    JAMESBURG — At 20, Tom Bodall does not recall the days when the New Jersey State Home for Boys was functioning under that name. That would be difficult, considering the young historian was born well after the school was renamed the New Jersey Training School.…

  • West Windsor train station-area redevelopment plan gets boost

    State approves boundaries for what is projected to become a vibrant town center By: Emily Craighead    WEST WINDSOR — State approval of the area in need of redevelopment boundaries for the Princeton Junction area was issued Monday, moving the township’s plan to transform the area into a vibrant town center another step forward.    "Now it’s…

  • Here’s to you, Mr. Robinson

    Ex-HHS player on bigger stage By: Kyle Moylan    TRENTON — Sometime within the next six or seven years, Mike Williston plans to tell everyone he knows that he once beat an NBA player in a game of one-on-one.    It might come as a surprise to Mike, but that loss is part of what could motivate…

  • Schulte put the pressure on ice

    In replacing acclaimed Russell, goalie makes a name for herself By: Justin Feil        Cranbury’s Emily Schulte had a lot of pressure put on her early in her Princeton High ice hockey career.    As a sophomore, she took over for the acclaimed Britney Russell, who is also from Cranbury. Schulte won her first start that…

  • Police Blotter for the week of Feb. 17

    East Windsor    Sal’s Pizzeria, #1 Chinese Restaurant and U.S. Nails, all located on Route 130, were reported broken into between 11 p.m. Saturday and 12:30 p.m. Sunday.    Police said less than $100 was stolen from Sal’s Pizza, more than $400 was stolen from #1 Chinese Restaurant and more than $500 was stolen from U.S. Nails.…

  • Knights, Riestras advance in states

    North to face PHS; South and MHS also victorious By: Justin Feil    Raquel and Rocio Riestra enjoy swimming on the same team.    Opponents of the West Windsor-Plainsboro North girls’ team aren’t as thrilled.    "It’s a lot of fun," said Raquel, a Knights junior. "Having us both in the relays and participating. It’s really cool to…

  • Charlotte Ely

       Charlotte Jean Ely, 81, of Monroe, died Friday, Nov. 25, at the Cranbury Center of Monroe.    Ms. Ely was born in Monroe and was one of the oldest lifelong residents of the township. She worked on her family farm with her late sister, Kathryn. She attended the Half Acre four-room school house and was part…

  • Montgomery jazz band hopes the beat goes on

    Membership in The Real Band may change, but the show will continue By: Jake Uitti    MONTGOMERY — The show must — and will — go on.    Started by former Montgomery High School student Tim White, who is now studying music theory and composition at Westminster Choir College of Rider University, The Real Band is an…