Category: top_news
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LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP: ‘Swatting’ hoax targets Quaker Bridge Mall
The Quaker Bridge Mall became the latest “victim” of a swatting hoax Thursday night when the mall’s security office received a call reporting that there was an explosive device in the food court area, according to the Lawrence Township Police Department. The call, which was received at 6:28 p.m., came from what appeared to be…
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WEST WINDSOR: Students’ hard work helps to fight cancer
By Siddharth Muchhal, Special Writer WEST WINDSOR — As a result of a year’s worth of work and Saturday’s event, the Relay for Life committees of two local high schools were able to raise more than $12,000 for the American Cancer Society. “I’m really proud of the students who spent countless hours after school preparing…
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PRINCETON: School board reaches agreement with two unions, but not the teachers
Princeton’s school board has reached agreement on new contracts with two of its employee bargaining units, but not its teaching staff. The board announced after a special meeting Wednesday night that the unions representing the support staff and the principals, assistant principals and supervisors had agreed to three-year contracts, according to a board statement issued…
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PRINCETON: Son of former borough mayor pleads guilty to drug and motor vehicle charges
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Paul E. Sigmund IV, the son of the late Princeton Borough Mayor Barbara Boggs Sigmund, pleaded guilty Tuesday to a drug charge and two motor vehicle offenses to resolve his latest brush with the law. Mr. Sigmund was ordered to pay $1,925 in fines and will be on court…
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PRINCETON: Library in full fundraising mode
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer The Princeton Public Library will turn to big and small donors to help pay for renovating the second floor of the building for an estimated $2.9 million. Library director Leslie Burger said Tuesday that the library had $617,000 in reserve money on hand and a pledge of a $750,000…
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MONTGOMERY: Township plants bonfire sugar maple tree
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer MONTGOMERY — The bonfire sugar maple’s leaves emerge burgundy in spring, quickly change to green through the summer and burst into red and orange in the fall. Van Horne Park off Princeton Avenue is now home to the fast growing tree, which was planted in honor of Arbor Day. “It’s…
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PRINCETON: Jewish Center to mark Israel Independence Day with inaugural parade
For as long as anyone can remember, members of the Jewish Center, the synagogue on Nassau Street, have celebrated Israel Independence Day with some kind of an event. This year, the members of the Conservative congregation thought they would take their celebration to the streets — literally. On Sunday, they will walk through town in…
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PRINCETON: Man who hit pedestrian faces reckless driving charges
The 20-year-old Princeton resident who struck a graduate student with his car on Washington Road on April 8 has been charged with reckless driving and failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Steven Cruz, of Manor Drive, was travelling southbound on Washington Road approaching the area of the marked crosswalk just south of…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: Expo helps visitors learn about living a sustainable lifestyle
LAWRENCE — Traci McMahon and her family are trying to live a sustainable lifestyle. The family has already installed solar energy panels on the roof of their house, and they follow an organic, vegetarian diet. Recycling comes automatically to the family. Nevertheless, Ms. McMahon brought her family to the eighth annual Living Local Expo Saturday…
