• PRINCETON: Development proposed for former Wild Oats site

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    A new, 37,500-square-foot development has been proposed for the former Wild Oats site on Nassau Street, but due to objections from undisclosed people the developers are saying they will reduce the size of the project and resubmit it.    The initial proposal was for a two-story building with retail on the…

  • Four local gardeners share their experiences

    Four local gardeners share their experiences

    Cathy Urbanski stands in the midst of her West Amwell garden. She and three other devoted gardeners are doing well, despite the weather. They also are looking forward to the special Sept. 9 dinner, which will be held at the West Amwell Firehouse and will feature fresh produce prepared by some of the area’s best…

  • PRINCETON: DOT delays closing of Route 1 jug handles

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    A trial program that would have closed the jug handles into Princeton from Route 1 has been put off until next year by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.    Under the trial program, left and U-turn movements for Route 1 northbound motorists at the Washington Road and Harrison Street jug…

  • BORDENTOWN: Dolan, Post 26 done at regionals

    Manager retires after terrific run in 13th year By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Tom Dolan has pushed back a lot of family vacations to manage the Bordentown Post 26 baseball team deep into the summer.    Dolan would have liked to see his 13th season as manager extend a little longer, but it was still…

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    The Monroe United U-15 boys soccer team has captured the Wildwood Beach- Blast Sand Soccer Tournament Championship title for the third consecutive year. Monroe United outscored their opponents 3-0, 6-0, 3-0 and 2-1 in the championship game against the home club of Cape Express Soccer. Goalie Tyler Utheim surrendered only one goal, and was supported…

  • Cheesequake Fire capture Madison Park Tournament

    The Cheesequake Baseball Association’s 10U all-star team ended its season by winning the Madison Park Tournament at the end of July. Coach Nick Antuofermo’s team, known as the Cheesequake Fire, went 4-0-1 to take the championship. After an opening-game tie against South River, the Fire bounced back to defeat Sayreville A.A. and Rahway to advance…

  • Old Bridge tennis tourney gears up for its 41st year

    BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The 41st annual Old Bridge Tennis Tournament will serve up some exciting court action starting on Tuesday evening at the Municipal Complex on Route 516 . Sponsored by the township Parks & Recreation department, the tournament attracts several hundred people each year, according to Director Brian L. Whiteman, who noted that while…

  • Hetzel, crazy about rowing, aiming for 2012 Olympics

    BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Monroe High School grad Jenna Hetzel (left), shown here with her brother Clint, has become one of the top rowers in the country. Her goal is to make the U.S. Olympic Team in 2012. Jenna Hetzel is crazy and she admits it. That’s the only way the Jamesburg native can explain…

  • Marrone exemplifies Bears’ work ethic

    BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent East Brunswick High School’s Jenna Marrone exemplifies the work ethic that has kept the girls soccer team on top. East Brunswick has been a state soccer power for more than 30 years. A ngela Marrone laughs as her coach, Kevin Brady, reveals why the East Brunswick High School girls soccer team…

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