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By James M. Taylor In most years as we begin summer things in the township begin to slow down as everyone heads off to enjoy summer vacations. However, this year it appears that summer will continue to be an active one in Cranbury. On June 9, the township held a meeting to update residents on…

By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor CRANBURY — A trip to the Cranbury Bookworm can be a hunt, a mystery, an adventure. With 20,000 regular used and more expensive antiquarian books, the bookstore caters to bibliophiles, booksellers and collectors. The Cranbury Bookworm officially opened in 1974. The Bookworm existed for more than 38 years in a…

CRANBURY — The beautification of the lampposts downtown is truly a community effort. The Woman’s Club of Cranbury held a geranium sale in both the spring of 2014 and 2015 to provide hayrack baskets for Cranbury’s nine new lampposts. To supplement the amount of money raised, the club gave each business owner in close proximity…

CRANBURY — When it’s hot outside, escape with “A Journey Through Mixed Media” this July in the Gourgaud Gallery. Explore Egypt or venture into China through Francine Van Ostrand’s entrancing mixed media paintings, which will be on exhibit from July 12-26. The artist will be available to share and discuss her work with the visitors…

CRANBURY — The Woman’s Club of Cranbury values a commitment to education. The club now offers a scholarship for a woman pursuing post-secondary education after a break from education; it helps her achieve an educational goal and make a difference in her life. The scholarship is open to women living in Mercer and Middlesex counties.…

By Amy Batista, Special Writer Local police officers put on their running shoes and took to the streets to carry the “Flame of Hope” in the 32nd annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New Jersey last Friday. The flame traveled on 25 different routes throughout the state before it lit the cauldron at…

By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor CRANBURY — Downtown Cranbury bustles more than usual the second Friday of every month. Music from the Cranbury Players scored the scene along the corridor of North Main Street, where people from near and far gathered on the evening of June 12 to browse the sidewalk sales of businesses like…

By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor CRANBURY — Police are investigating a McKnight Court residence burglary that took place late Sunday night. Access was gained into the home by forcing open a ground level window, according to police. While detectives were processing the scene, patrols received a call at 1:25 a.m. for an activated residential burglar…

By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor HIGHTSTOWN — Area residents know it as the “Green House” with the big front porch but it’s what’s on the inside that matters more. The Rise Food Pantry, which is open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings in addition to two Wednesday evenings each month, is located in the building owned…