• CORRECTIONS, Nov. 14, 2011

       In the Nov. 4 article, “Township discusses its dying trees,” Kathy Easton is a member of the Cranbury Shade Tree Commission, not the chairwoman.    Christine Quinn has been chairwoman of the commission for many years.    In the Nov. 4 article, “Meet Sen. Linda Greenstein,” Sen. Greenstein married her husband in 1973, not 1993.    In the…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Improved Olivola aids boys XC

    Raiders look to improve on fourth-place sectional finish By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Michael Olivola’s remarkable improvement in cross country has brought with it a new option for next year.    The Hillsborough High School senior might try to run at the right college.    ”At the end of spring track I didn’t think I could…

  • Packet publisher to retire

    Owner seeks local buyer for papers Jim Kilgore, Publisher    After a 37-year career in publishing and community journalism, I have decided to retire.    But first I must find a new owner for my company, ideally someone local, with the talent, resources, commitment and passion for community service through good, local journalism.    My Princeton-based company, The…

  • PRINCETON: Now the transition process will get underway

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    Voters overwhelmingly approving consolidation was only the first step in what is going to be an intense, detailed process for Princeton Borough and Princeton Township throughout the coming year.    ”The really difficult work begins,” said Joe Stefko, a consultant with the Center for Government Research, the independent consulting firm the…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Clossons still selling what customers want
  • FLORENCE: Flashes bow out in boys, girls soccer tourneys

    Groover enjoys first year in goal By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Kellen Groover was hoping that the Florence High School boys soccer team could net a goal in the first half of their Central Jersey Group I quarterfinal game.    When that didn’t happen, the Flashes sophomore goalie knew he was in for a tougher…

  • PLAINSBORO: Cantu plans to continue focus on finances

    By Heather Niccoli, Staff Writer    PLAINSBORO — Incumbent Mayor Peter Cantu won by 1,112 votes on Tuesday and will serve the Township Committee for three more years.    Republican Krishna Jagannathan had 690 votes and Mayor Cantu had 1,802 votes.    ”I am very pleased. This is my 13th elective term for the Township Committee,” Mayor Cantu…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Store brings ‘Giant’ celebrity

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Store brings ‘Giant’ celebrity

    By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor Monmouth Junction resident Claude Taylor got his birthday present a week early this year.¶ The 41-year old went to the Stop&Shop on Route 1 Saturday afternoon to meet retired New York Giant player Brian Kelley for the second time in 30 years.¶ "I met Brian Kelley when I was…

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    Sayreville Little League will hold registration for the 2012 season from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 19 and Dec. 3. Registration will take place upstairs in the Little League clubhouse at the complex located at the corner of Washington Road and Margaret Street. Fees are $100 for one child, $165 for two children and…

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