• PRINCETON: Arts center gets a go from council

    By Heather Niccoli, Staff Writer    The Princeton Borough Council has given its go-ahead for Princeton University to build a $300 million arts and transit complex, part of which would include the controversial moving of the Dinky station 460 feet farther from downtown.    The council approved a zoning ordinance needed for the university to proceed by…

  • Ciattarelli fills 16th District vacancy

    By Gene Robbins, The Packet Group    Hillsborough’s Jack Ciattarelli was sworn in as the state Assembly’s newest member on Monday.    Mr. Ciattarelli will represent the 16th District — which includes Stockton Borough — beginning in January.    Mr. Ciattarelli was selected by acclamation by the Somerset County Republican committee recently to fill the remaining six weeks…

  • Chargers looking to see rewards of off-season work

    BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Jill Harkins, in her second season as head coach of Spotswood High School’s girls basketball team, recognizes that her Chargers are a work in progress. In her first year at the helm, after serving as an assistant to Kevin Brady, Harkins saw her team labor through the season, finishing 11-12. It…

  • Falcons looking to contend for GMC ice hockey crown

    BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Monroe Township High School’s Pete Micciulla (r) brings the puck up-ice while Edison’s Ryan Daly tries to poke the puck away from him. The Dec. 2 game at the Gold Coast Arena in Wall Township was the season opener for the two squads. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Since the inception…

  • Palmas to perform at Christmas concert

    The Palma Family (vocalists Patsy, Angelo, Alyssa and Gianine Palma) will present “Believe the Miracle: A Christmas Celebration Concert” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at Sayre Woods Bible Church, 2290 Route 9 south, Old Bridge. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Admission is free of charge. Complimentary refreshments will be served. For more information, call the…

  • Youngsters invited to VFW Magic Show

    Clark-Moetz Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2319, 45 Broad St., Milltown, will hold a Children’s Magic Show at 3 p.m. Dec. 18 at the post home. Children ages 12 and under will be admitted free of charge with a paying adult ($5). Proceeds will go to Operation Homefront to make the holidays brighter for…

  • Alborada to dance Hispanic ‘Nutcracker’

    The Alborada Spanish Dance Company will present “El Sueño (The Dream)” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, WestWindsor. The production will feature a new Hispanic version of “The Nutcracker” in celebration of Three Kings Day. Tickets cost $16 for adults, $14 for seniors, $12…

  • Holiday train, toy show set in Milltown

    AHoliday Train and Vintage Toy Show fundraiser is set for 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 10 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Milltown Senior Citizen Center, Violet Terrace. Santa will be on hand noon-2 p.m. each day to give out treats and pose for photos. The event is sponsored by the Milltown Historical Society,…

  • Flapjack Breakfast to aid Project Grad

    Spotswood High School Project Graduation will host an Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraising Breakfast 8-10 a.m. Dec. 10 at Applebee’s, 324 Ryders Lane, Milltown. Tickets cost $10 each and may be purchased by calling Debbie Andren at 732-723- 0655 or emailing [email protected].

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