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By James “Jay” Taylor When I think of the affordable housing issue in New Jersey, I am reminded of the Will Rogers’ quote, “Never blame a legislative body for not doing something. When they do nothing, they don’t hurt anybody. When they do something is when they become dangerous.” Incomprehensible, illogical, unbelievable and questionable…those are…

By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor Anticipation was at an all-time high. People could almost hear the ducks quacking. Lions Club members stood at the ready as the large crowd held its collective breath. Then, they appeared. Two Cranbury firefighters made their way through the masses, climbed into a boat and floated out onto Brainerd Lake…

By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor The pickup truck that struck several patrons dining in front of Cranbury Pizza on Sept. 5 was unable to stop due to a mechanical failure, according to police. Cranbury Police Chief Rickey Varga said the cause of the accident has been determined to be mechanical failure. Driver Keith Maluchnick, 46,…

By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor The Cranbury Day Street Fair is an annual event held in the heart of historic downtown Cranbury. Cranbury Day has been taking place since the 1970s when two Main Street shop owners got together to host a sidewalk sale. The event has evolved over the years, growing with the help…

By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor Save a tree or create an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant parking spot? That was the question Township Committee members and residents pondered during Monday night’s committee meeting. Dr. Stuart Alexander, whose practice is on North Main Street, advocated for the parking spot in front of 19 N. Main St.…

By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor The Township Committee introduced a supplemental bond ordinance Monday night for the installation of an odor control system at the Four Seasons pump station. The ordinance, if passed on second reading, would appropriate $100,000 including the issuance of $95,000 bonds or notes to finance part of the cost. The committee…

By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor The township’s escrow for Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment applications is in default $73,120, according to Mayor James “Jay” Taylor. The mayor said at Monday night’s Township Committee meeting that he would like to see the township use its Planning Board and Zoning Board attorney to seek judgement…

Alex T. Mitko, son of Donna and John Mitko of Cranbury, was awarded The Matthew Houlihan Prize Scholarship at Hamilton College’s annual convocation, held on Aug. 26. The convocation ceremony officially marked the beginning of Hamilton’s 203rd academic year. The Matthew Houlihan Prize Scholarship, made possible by an annual gift from the Matthew Houlihan Foundation,…