Category: news/windsor_hights_herald
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WHAT’S GOING ON: Sept. 11, 2015
Fri., Sept. 11 East Windsor Township will hold a brief wreath-laying ceremony to honor the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 at 5:15 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the existing 9/11 Memorial located on the grounds of the East Windsor Township Municipal Building. The public is welcome to attend. The fall session…
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EAST WINDSOR: Teen charged with cocaine, marijuana possession and intent to distribute
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor A drug investigation led to the issuance of a search warrant for a Stockton Street residence at 7:45 p.m. on Aug. 27, according to police. During the search, quantities of cocaine, marijuana and prescription medications, as well as drug paraphernalia were located, according to the East Windsor Police Department. Resident…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Officials: Borough is not a sanctuary city
By Amy Batista, Special Writer Residents and council members discussed the borough still being labeled as a sanctuary city during the last council meeting. Sanctuary city is a term that is applied by some to cities in the United States or Canada that have policies designed to not persecute undocumented immigrants. These practices can be…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Etra Road to get sidewalks thanks to resident’s help
By Amy Batista, Special Writer The Borough Council has decided to pursue a joint effort with a resident to enhance curbs and sidewalks along Etra Road from Orchard Avenue to Meadow Lakes. During the Aug. 17 meeting, Mayor Larry Quattrone said the resident would like the borough and the county to help with the surveying…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Schools are ready
By Amy Batista, Special Writer When the first school bell of the new academic year rings on Tuesday, schools including some classrooms that have been rehabbed for the upcoming year, will be ready for students. Interim Superintendent of Schools Thomas Gialanella said, “Schools are ready,” during Monday night’s East Windsor Regional Board of Education meeting.…
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EAST WINDSOR: Bank commended for keeping community clean
Mayor Janice S. Mironov and the township’s Clean Communities Committee have awarded to Fulton Bank a “Certificate of Appreciation for Keeping East Windsor Township Litter Free.” The award was accepted by Fulton Bank Vice President and Regional Manager Savita Lachman and East Windsor Fulton Bank Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager Heidi Accola and other…
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POLICE BLOTTER: EAST WINDSOR
While on patrol at 1:11 p.m. on Aug. 22, police observed the driver of a red Ford Explorer not wearing his seatbelt. A motor vehicle stop was conducted on Etra Road near the East Windsor/Hightstown border. While speaking with the driver, the officer detected the odor of raw marijuana emanating from the interior of the…
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HIGHTSTOWN: A new resource for South Asians in their time of need
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor There are only a handful of funeral directors in New Jersey who specialize in providing memorial services for the people of South Asian ethnic groups and one recently opened Ruby Memorial Funeral and Cremation Services in the borough. Christine Cuoco has been a licensed funeral director in the state of…
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WHAT’S GOING ON: Sept. 4, 2015
Sat., Sept. 5 The Board of Rabbis of Princeton Mercer Bucks with the support of The Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks will host S’lihot Night featuring Ami Yares, a New Jersey born, world traveling folk musician with a knack for making music that moves audiences physically, spiritually and politically. Refreshments will be…
