Category: news/windsor_hights_herald
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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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POLICE BLOTTER for 11/12/15
The East Windsor Township Police Department initiated the following police reports through Wednesday, November 4, 2015. Brendan Shaw, 31, of Wilmor Drive was arrested and charged with DUI, reckless driving, careless driving and having an unclear license plate at the Route 130 McDonald’s at 1:53 a.m. on Oct. 31. An officer observed a vehicle…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Son of council member dies at home
A 19-year-old Hightstown man died at his home Monday, Nov. 9. Police are not releasing the name of the man, but according to social media sites and confirmed by the Barlow & Zimmer Funeral Home website, the victim is Andrew M. “Big Red” Kurs, son of Hightstown borough council member Seth Kurs. Police responded to…
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EAST WINDSOR: First ‘Food Truck Farm Fest’ fundraiser scheduled
By Mike Morsch, Executive editor Scott Belgard has had family members serve in the military, so he’s well aware of mission of the Wounded Warrior Project. But he believes that the organization could use even more help. It’s all about awareness for Mr. Belgard. That’s why he’s organized the inaugural Food Truck Farm Fest benefit…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Interim school superintendent resigns early
By Amy Batista, Special Writer HIGHTSTOWN – The East Windsor Regional School District interim superintendent has resigned a month early, leaving the district to hire its third interim in the last year. “Due to unforeseen personal reasons, interim Superintendent Thomas Gialanella resigned his position in the East Windsor Regional School District effective Oct. 31,” wrote…
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EAST WINDSOR: Township explores outsourcing dispatch services
By Amy Batista, Special Writer EAST WINDSOR – It’s early in the process, and no decisions have yet been made, but the township is exploring outsourcing its dispatch communication services. “East Windsor Township is exploring the potential of contracting for dispatch communication services,” said Mayor Janice Mironov on Oct. 28. She added that no decisions…
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EAST WINDSOR: Clean sweep for East Windsor Democrats (updated with reaction)
By Amy Batista, Special Writer EAST WINDSOR – It was a clean sweep for incumbent Democrats Tuesday for four seats on the Township Council. Mayor Janice Mironov, Deputy Mayor Marc Lippman, Councilmen Peter Yeager and John Zoller all easily won re-election to the council, besting Republican challengers Paul “P.J.” Hummel, Steve Uccio, Darren Feist and…
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EAST WINDSOR: Pageant helps make dreams come true
By Amy Batista, Special Writer EAST WINDSOR – Young ladies from around the area competed in the 5th Annual Miss Next Level Youth Pageant last month. “The vision for the Miss Next Level Youth Pageant was born by my desire to direct a pageant as well as help little girls dreams come true,” said Evelyn…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: Lawmakers focus on value of early childhood education
HAMILTON – Senate President Steve Sweeney on Friday visited the Lakeview Child Center in Hamilton to focus on the value of child care as an important component of early child´hood education. Along with Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo and Mercer County Freeholder John Cimino, he toured the center and met with the administrators and caregivers at the…
