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  • Impossible Dream?

    A mother who gave birth in her 50s says anything is possible. By:Jillian Kalonick    At age 58, it wouldn’t be unusual for Aleta St. James to be chasing around 14-month old grandchildren. But Gian and Francesca are Ms. St. James’ children. In 2004, their birth made her the oldest American woman to have twins.    Ms.…

  • Borough tax hike may be large one

    State aid could slash 30-cent rise in rate By: Kip Berman    HIGHTSTOWN — Borough residents could be looking at a tax rate hike of about 30 cents if municipal employees get raises similar to last year and the borough does not receive extraordinary aid from the state as it did in 2005.    But borough officials…

  • A dog’s life

    A patrolman and his canine partner help to keep citizens safe By: Pat Summers    His name’s "Edy," pronounced "Eddie," thank you very much. He’s Czechoslovakian by birth, German shepherd by breed and West Windsor Township Police Department by affiliation.    Much like any 11-month-old puppy, Edy loves to play and explore his world. He may whine…

  • Township preserving 32 acres of open space

    Acquistions funded through state Green Acres program and Mercer County grants    EAST WINDSOR – The township has completed the $1.9 million purchase of three open space parcels, totaling about 32 acres.    The acquisitions were funded through grants from the state Green Acres program and Mercer County, along with a first-time use of a financing tool…

  • This super bowl is just a wee bit fishy

    Princeton restaurant to hold annual oyster-eating contest to benefit charity By: Marjorie Censer    The Super Bowl won’t be the only bowl game Sunday.    The Blue Point Grill will welcome contestants in its seventh annual Oyster Bowl to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation New Jersey Race for the Cure from noon to 2…

  • Computers will go on patrol in Jamesburg

    The police department will purchase portable computers for patrol cars. Leon Tovey    JAMESBURG — Crime fighting in the borough is about to go high-tech — again.    The Borough Council last week approved a resolution to spend $45,775 to purchase portable computers for the Police Department’s patrol cars.    Chief David Lester said Monday that the equipment,…

  • Not just any ham, ‘The Princeton Ham’

    Pig farmer draws on university food waste By: Hilary Parker    He may not turn water to wine, but farmer Neil McIntyre does turn trash into swine.    For the past 12 years, Mr. McIntyre, the fifth-generation owner of McIntyre Farms of Wenonah, has driven to Princeton in his modified trash truck to collect the food waste…

  • Joseph Solack

       Joseph Solack, 73, of Hopewell died Thursday at his home.    Born in Dickson City, Pa., he had been a resident of Hopewell for 52 years.    He was a carpenter foreman, employed by Princeton Development Center in Skillman. He also was a member of the Hopewell Fire Department and its Emergency Medial Unit.    Preceded in death…

  • WW-P South stays focused before counties

    Wrestlers have sights on high finishes By: Bob Nuse    It’s been a tough season for the West Windsor-Plainsboro High South wrestling team.    But even though wins have been tough to come by for the Pirates, there are certainly reasons to get excited about this season.    While a 37-36 loss to Nottingham on Wednesday dropped WW-P…