Category: news/the_cranbury_press
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CRANBURY: Boy Scout Troop 52, Cranbury Girl Scouts collecting clothing, food donations Saturday morning
Boy Scout of America (BSA) Troop 52 in Cranbury will be picking up clothing and hygiene product donations that can be left on people’s doorsteps Saturday, Nov. 14, starting at 9 a.m. The clothing and hygiene items go to the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK). In addition to the Boy Scouts picking up the clothing…
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MONROE TOWNSHIP: Police seek help in finding man seen inappropriately touching juvenile girl
On Nov. 11, 2015 at 6:20 PM, an unidentified male was seen touching the buttock of a female juvenile, approximately 10 years-old, at the CVS on Applegarth Road in Monroe Township. A witness observed the inappropriate touching while the juvenile was standing in the cosmetic isle. The unidentified male, the juvenile and her mother left…
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WHAT’S GOING ON
Sat., Nov. 14 Telepathy and Mind Reading with Mentalists Larry and Raven begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor. This event includes dinner. Purchase tickets online at larryandraven.yapsody.com. Tickets purchased on or before Oct. 29 cost $60 per person. After Oct. 29, tickets cost $65 per person. Reserved seating tickets…
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NEW JERSEY: Gov. Christie signs ‘swatting’ bill into law
Gov. Chris Christie has signed a bill cracking down on “swatting.” The bill was introduced in response to a wave of swatting incidents where police were forced to respond to elaborate hoaxes instead of protecting residents from legitimate threats. Princeton School District schools have been targeted 10 times since April by “swatting” calls. The law…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: Rise seeks help to fight hunger this holiday season
By Amy Batista, Special Writer HIGHTSTOWN — Rise is teaming up with local businesses and organizations this holiday season to fight hunger and is seeking help from the community. “As you all know, Thanksgiving is right around the corner and we need all the help, with donations and volunteers,” said Rise Food Pantry Coordinator Julia…
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CRANBURY: Township disconnects its dispatch service
By Amy Batista, Special Writer CRANBURY – The Township Committee parted ways with Hightstown dispatching during its meeting Monday night. “Actually, I’m very happy that we are leaving after the experience I had with the Hightstown dispatch recently,” said Committeeman Dan Mulligan. The committee unanimously authorized an ordinance to bond 911 dispatch costs appropriating $120,009,…
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CRANBURY: School district’s online survey seeks feedback from residents
CRANBURY – The Cranbury School District is planning for the future. The district is inviting all of its stakeholders – parents, staff, students and members of the community – to participate in a brief online survey to help the district understand residents’ opinions on the district’s curriculum, student climate, use of technology, professional development and…
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CRANBURY: Township Committee incumbents James ‘Jay’ Taylor, David Cook re-elected (updated with reaction)
By Mke Morsch, Executive editor Apparently on Election Day, Cranbury Mayor James “Jay” Taylor can’t really have his cake and eat it, too. On the ballot for a spot on the Township Committee, Mayor Taylor spent Tuesday trying to have a normal day at work. The only difference was that it was his sister’s birthday.…
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CRANBURY: Police participate in ‘Dodgetoberfest’ tournament
By Amy Batista, Special Writer ROBBINSVILLE – The Cranbury Police Fraternal Order of Police (F.O.P.) Lodge No. 68 participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New Jersey’s Second Annual Dodgetoberfest Tournament. “This is the second year that Cranbury Police F.O.P. Lodge No. 68 participated,” said Patrolman Michael Cipriano. The event was held…
