• Rental housing should also provide good design

    Sarah Hollister, Princeton This is our town and we cannot allow some outside corporation or real estate so-called “trust” to tell us what to do here.    In case nobody has noticed, the central axis of civil society in Princeton is moving from the university dominated Nassau Street to the full length of Witherspoon Street.    Witherspoon…

  • HIGHTSTOWN HAPPENINGS: PHOTOS: Week of March 8

    HIGHTSTOWN HAPPENINGS: PHOTOS: Week of March 8

    Batista Kreps Student Council members spent time at Better Beginnings Child Development Center in Hightstown in conjunction with Read Across America on March 1. The East Windsor middle school students delivered and read books that the group had collected during a holiday drive for youngsters. There was also a special visitor, the Cat in the…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Small state aid increase means no additional math teachers

    By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    Bottom line: Hillsborough’s school budget for 2013-14 will increase local property taxes by about $15 for each $100,000 of property value.    But all the details on what the money ultimately will buy will be tweaked by board members before Thursday, March 21, when the board holds a public hearing and…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Nonprofit seeks loving home for rescue dog

    EAST WINDSOR: Nonprofit seeks loving home for rescue dog

    By David Kilby, Special Writer    EAST WINDSOR — Emma is a pit bull in need of a home, yet it is not because nobody wants her.    The founder of Animal Friends for Education and Welfare, based in East Windsor, actually has become quite attached to her, but the nonprofit just can’t give her the undivided…

  • MANVILLE: Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday

    By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer    A birthday celebration for Dr. Seuss was held Monday night at the Manville Public Library.    Young and old came to enjoy activities and treats.    Ruth Bielanski, children’s librarian, and Nan Peterson, the adult librarian, came as the infamous Thing One and Thing Two, and two students, Nija Banks and…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Police director says mayor threatened his job

    HIGHTSTOWN: Police director says mayor threatened his job

    Batista Hightstown Police Director James LeTellier (above) says Mayor Steven Kirson threatened his job after he spoke out about issues – including code violations – concerning the temporary police station at 415 Mercer St. The director attends the March 4 Borough Council meeting at the First Aid building on Bank Street. (Photo by Amy Batista)

  • SUNSHINE LIST

       Editor’s note: Those responsible for sending lists of 2013 meeting dates for local governing bodies, boards, commissions, etc., are urged to email them to us as soon as possible. Send to: [email protected]. Questions? Call 609-874-2177 except on Thursdays.    HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF HEALTH: March 11 meeting canceled.     HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE: March 11, 7 p.m.,…

  • Explorations offers five courses to area seniors

    Explorations offers five courses to area seniors

    Now in its fourth year, Explorations is offering five daytime learning courses in April for senior citizens of Hopewell Valley and nearby areas. This spring’s instructors (from left) are Sue Ewart, Jack Abrams, Larry Mansier, Jeanne Gorrissen and Stan Saperstein.

  • Explorations offers five courses to area seniors

    Explorations offers five courses to area seniors

       Explorations has a variety of courses for seniors to choose from this spring.    For history buffs, there’s The American Revolution: A Living History with Stan Saperstein and the U. S. Constitution with Jeanne Gorrissen.    For the budding artist, there’s Basic Drawing and Watercolors with Sue Ewart. For drama, there’s Enjoying Shakespeare with Larry Mansier. And,…

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