Category: news/the_cranbury_press
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REGIONAL: New website makes it easier for farmers to find land
NJ Land Link, a new interactive website, will connect farmers who are seeking land or farming opportunities with those who have farmland or business opportunities available. “Access to land is essential to farmers whether they are just starting out or want to expand their existing agricultural operations,” said Agriculture Secretary Douglas H. Fisher. “By placing…
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WHAT’S GOING ON: July, 24, 2015
Fri., July 24 Jehovah’s Witnesses will hold their annual convention at the Sun National Bank Center through July 26 starting at 9:20 a.m. each morning. They extend an open invitation for all to attend. The theme of this year’s program is “Imitate Jesus!” The “Imitate Jesus!” conventions will examine Jesus’ life, as outlined…
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MONROE: Snowboarder stoked to help injured athletes
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor MONROE TOWNSHIP— Snowboarder Ty Schnorrbusch is one of six Winter Action Sports Ambassadors leading a new pledge program for the High Fives Foundation to help injured mountain action sports athletes. Since 2009, High Fives Foundation Executive Director Roy Tuscany has been giving presentations to young skiers and snowboarders across the…
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CRANBURY: Trail proposed for Hagerty property
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor CRANBURY — A Boy Scout has received a green light from the Township Committee to create a recreational trail that would give the public access to what’s known as the Hagerty property, which runs along Old Cranbury Road. Hunter Pormilli would like to create a trail following natural trails on…
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WHAT’S GOING ON: July 17, 2015
Fri., July 17 Visit Temple B’nai Abraham for an open house and a Friday night family service. Tot Shabbot will take place from 6-7:15 p.m. and the family service will start at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served afterward. The temple is located at 58 Crosswicks St. in Bordentown. Call Kim at 609-298-1527…
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CRANBURY: Taxes going down for average homeowner
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor CRANBURY — Mayor James Taylor announced that taxes for the average homeowner will decrease this year during the Monday night Township Committee meeting. The 2015 tax rate certified by the county is $1.898, which is less than last year’s $1.905, according to the mayor. “A house with an assessed value…
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CRANBURY: Speed limit change on Station Road
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor CRANBURY — The speed limit on the portion of Station Road from South Main Street to Route 130 has been changed from 35mph to 25mph. The Township Committee voted unanimously Monday night to adopt the change and to re-establish the speed limit on the portion of Station Road from Route…
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CRANBURY: Town contracts with new animal shelter
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor CRANBURY — SAVE Animal Rescue will provide animal sheltering services to Cranbury. The Township Committee voted unanimously Monday night to execute an agreement with SAVE of Princeton to replace Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter. Former Helmetta shelter Director Michal Cielesz and Assistant Director Richard Cielesz were each charged with six counts…
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CRANBURY: Township bans public urination
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor CRANBURY — The township has officially made urinating in public illegal. The Township Committee unanimously voted Monday night to adopt an ordinance to amend township code to prohibit urinating in public. “You had 300 years to do it and now the time is gone,” Mayor James Taylor said. During the…