Category: news/the_cranbury_press
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CRANBURY: ‘Rockin’ The Park’ concert comes up big for veterans
It started with a simple idea, an idea that would ultimately lead to one exciting adventure. Vietnam veteran Alan Stefanowicz had a vision to somehow give back to the younger generation of veterans. But he could never have imagined where it would lead him, and all the supportive people he would interact with along the…
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CRANBURY: Two eighth-graders advance to district competition in Lions Peace Poster Contest
Lili Wang and Miranda Cai both eighth-grade students at the Cranbury School, were chosen to advance to the district level of the Lions International Peace Poster Contest by winning a local competition sponsored by the Cranbury Lions Club. Miranda’s and Lili’s posters were among more than 375,000 entries submitted worldwide in the 28th annual Lions…
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MAYOR’S CORNER for the week of 11/27/15
By James “Jay” Taylor In a case of stating the obvious, this Thursday we’ll be celebrating Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, there are many residents in Cranbury and surrounding towns that are in need during the holiday season. Therefore, on behalf of the Township Committee I want to state our appreciation to the scouts, Skeet’s pantry and all…
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CRANBURY: A tip of the hat to those helping others
By Amy Batista, Special Writer CRANBURY – The Cranbury School will be raising money Friday to assist individuals who need help paying their medical bills. “Hats for Hope” is a program that Ryan Lehman, a former eighth-grade student, developed to support the charity Raising Hope for Others,” said teacher Laura Burke in an email Thursday.…
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CRANBURY: Scouts collect food, hygiene items for the needy
The scouts of Boy Scout Troop 52 in Cranbury collected food bags on Nov. 14 as part of the Boy Scouts of America “Scouting for Food” (SFF) activity. The SFF effort started with the distribution of food drive flyers by scouts one to two weeks before the collection of food bags. The Pack 52 scouts…
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‘Cranbury Art in the Park’ scheduled in December at Gourgaud Gallery
A group show of paintings by artists who participated in the plein air series is scheduled for December at the Gourgaud Gallery. “Cranbury Art in the Park” will be shown from Dec. 6 through Dec. 23 at the gallery, Cranbury Town Hall (Old School Building), 23-A North Main Street, Cranbury. The show will be open…
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PRINCETON: School board considers policy for transgender students
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Students in the Princeton public school system can use restrooms and locker rooms and play on sports teams that fit their “gender identity,” according to a proposed policy for transgender students that also includes a privacy clause shielding parents from being told if their children are transgender. The policy,…
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CRANBURY: Library’s surveillance policy is discussed
By Amy Batista, Special Writer CRANBURY – The Board of Education discussed the library’s surveillance policy and raised a concern over an individual who has been seen frequently visiting the library recently during its meeting Tuesday night. “There was mention of an individual who has been frequenting the library who pretty much spends the entire…
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CRANBURY: Board hikes pay for substitute teachers
By Amy Batista, Special Writer CRANBURY – The Board of Education approved an increase in substitute teacher and substitute teacher assistant pay rates in hopes of attracting more substitute teachers to the district during its Tuesday night meeting. “Cranbury School is seeking to increase the number of substitute teachers to address the district need,” said…