Category: news/windsor_hights_herald
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HIGHTSTOWN: Teacher cleared of alleged NJASK security breach
By Amy Batista, Special Writer A third-grade teacher has been cleared of leaking confidential information about a state assessment. The East Windsor Regional Board of Education discussed the results of the alleged New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge Grade 3 (NJASK 3) security breach during its meeting Monday night. Interim Superintendent of Schools Thomas…
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EAST WINDSOR: New ALDI grocery store opens
By Amy Batista, Special Writer The revitalization of Windsor Center got a big boost last week, with the opening of a new grocery store. The grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Aug. 20 at 9 a.m. and was attended by Mayor Janice Mironov, council members and ALDI executives. “It’s a very exciting…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Greater Goods gets even better with two new stores
By Amy Batista, Special Writer The Greater Goods Thrift Store has expanded with two new stores — a kids outlet and a furniture store. “We outgrew our original space but wanted to stay in town,” said Leslie Koppel, director of Rise. “Business has been booming at the Greater Goods Thrift Store.” Rise, a nonprofit organization…
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Thinking about New Orleans 10 years later: A photographer’s journey from rescuer to refugee after Hurricane Katrina (with multiple photos)
By Phil McAuliffe, Staff photographer On Sunday Aug. 28 2005, still on my first cup of coffee, I was awakened by the live broadcast on TV of a news conference by the mayor of New Orleans, Ray Nagin. His words, carried nationally by the networks, were as shocking as they were unprecedented. He was ordering…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: Vintage WWII aircraft take to the skies as part of Wings of Freedom Tour
Around 1:30 p.m. today, Monday, Aug. 31, go outside, look to the eastern sky, and listen. Hear an unusual low rumble from the great blue? That is the sound of four rare World War II bomber and fighter aircraft flying to Trenton as part of the national Wings of Freedom Tour. The tour of the…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Riders honor fallen heroes
By Amy Batista, Special Writer The America’s 911 Foundation Ride passed through downtown Hightstown Saturday afternoon with horns honking and sirens blaring as onlookers dressed in patriotic attire cheered, waved American flags and held up signs of support. The America’s 911 Ride is a commemorative motorcycle ride in remembrance of the heroes, volunteers and victims…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Riders honor fallen heroes
By Amy Batista, Special Writer The America’s 911 Foundation Ride passed through downtown Hightstown Saturday afternoon with horns honking and sirens blaring as onlookers dressed in patriotic attire cheered, waved American flags and held up signs of support. The America’s 911 Ride is a commemorative motorcycle ride in remembrance of the heroes, volunteers and victims…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Officer gets unpaid leave time for medical reasons
By Amy Batista, Special Writer A borough police officer has been granted extended unpaid leave time for medical reasons. “Based on the discussion and the advice that we have received from council we should direct (Business Administrator Henry) Underhill to advise Officer (Janine) Krupa that her request will be granted,” Councilman and Police Commissioner Seth…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Campers’ talents shine
By Amy Batista, Special Writer The Rise Summer Camp held its annual talent show and art walk during its finale the week before last. “Counselors worked with students to plan and rehearse for the talent show scheduled for the final week of camp,” said Rise Case Manager and Summer Program Coordinator Cristiana Ciobanu. “The children…
