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Submitted photo. Monroe police and school staff are planning a fundraiser for Michael Nichols, a township teen who suffered a severe spinal cord injury while playing hockey earlier this year.

The township is helping one of its own. By Jenine Clancy, Special Writer MONROE — The township is helping one of its own.    The high school staff and town police will play each other in a basketball game on Tuesday, April 22 in honor of Michael “Mikey” Nichols who suffered a severe spinal cord injury…

Downtown Cranbury is getting a facelift. By Nicole M. Wells, Special Writer CRANBURY — Downtown Cranbury is getting a facelift. As winter retires its snowy mantle, work on the Downtown Beautification Project promises the arrival of a fresh-faced spring. Or, at least, a fresh faced sidewalk.    According to a notice on the township’s website, work…

Nicole M. Wells photo. Workers from Think Pavers dig out a section on Main Street for the downtown beautification project Thursday.

When Anna Drago and her husband Francesco moved to Cranbury in 1970, it wasn’t long before Ms. Drago rolled up her sleeves and waded into the waters of community volunteerism. By Nicole M. Wells, Special Writer CRANBURY — When Anna Drago and her husband Francesco moved to Cranbury in 1970, it wasn’t long before Ms.…

Nicole M. Wells photo. Volunteer Anna Drago says a few words after being recognized by the Township Committee during a recent meeting.

Bill Baroni

Former Port Authority Deputy Executive Director and state legislator Bill Baroni has a new job. By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor PRINCETON — Former Port Authority Deputy Executive Director and state legislator Bill Baroni has a new job.    Mr. Baroni is taking a post as legal counsel with the Hill Wallack LLP law firm in…