• MONROE: Dey Farm upgrade to begin

    MONROE: Dey Farm upgrade to begin

    By David Kilby, Managing Editor    MONROE — The restoration of the Dey Farm Homestead on Federal Road, which dates back to the 1790s, is finally on the township’s immediate list of things to do, now that the Township Council officially has set aside the money for the project.    The township received a county grant of…

  • Do not allow ‘fracking’

    Eddie Konczal, of Monroe Township     Our nation’s addiction to fossil fuels must not endanger access to even more basic needs such as clean drinking water.    Yet that is exactly what will happen if oil companies are allowed to mine for natural gas in the Delaware River Basin using the technique of hydraulic fracturing, also…

  • CENTRAL JERSEY: DOT plans weekend work on Route 1

    A Route 1 southbound traffic shift over the Heathcote Brook in South Brunswick will take place this weekend, state DOT officials announced Friday afternoon. NJDOT’s contractor, Mount Construction Inc., plans to shift both Route 1 southbound travel lanes to the left (east) over the Heathcote Brook and established a new construction zone on the western…

  • AROUND CRANBURY: Two summer camps have openings

    By Lorraine Sedor, Special Writer    If you haven’t yet filled your kids’ summer days, there’s still time to register them for the fun-filled days at the Cranbury Recreation Summer Camp.    The camp includes exciting new trips, a new art program and swimming three times a week at Cranbury Swim Club.    Also, there is still availability…

  • WHAT’S GOING ON: Week of July 15

    Calendar Fri., July 15    ”Dancers on the Square:” 7 p.m., Palmer Square, Princeton, sponsored by YMCA Princeton, featuring Henri Velandia, of East Windsor; for information, call Christine Colosimo at 609-497-2100, ext. 332.    ”Farmers Market:” 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Memorial Park, Hightstown, featuring various area vendors. The market runs every Friday night until September. Sat.,…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Retiring Hamnett left his mark

    South swim teams among state elite By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor    Paul Hamnett leaves the West Windsor-Plainsboro High South swim program as one of the best in the state.    The Pirates were a recognized contender annually under Hamnett, who is retiring after 11 seasons as head coach of the boys and girls. He informed…

  • Keep animals safe during dog days of summer

    Keep animals safe during dog days of summer

    By Allison Musante, The Packet Group    School’s been out from about a month, the grill is hot, and the sun is blazing — it’s the peak season for barbecues, vacations and kicking back with friends and family, but don’t forget about making the dog days of summer safe, fun and healthy for all the furry,…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Twin Rivers book sale continues at library

    By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor    EAST WINDSOR — June 10 marked the beginning of the Friends of Twin Rivers Library annual book sale.    The sale was held in conjunction with Twin Rivers Day, which began at noon.    More than 2,000 books sold, said Linda Caffrey, treasurer of the Friends of Twin Rivers Library, on Tuesday…

  • PRINCETON: Princeton 12s are third in District 12

    Baseball team made strong run By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor    HAMILTON — The Princeton Little League 12-year-old all-star team came up a few wins short of the ultimate goal of a District 12 championship.    But during a run that wound up with Princeton finishing third in the district, the local boys had their share of…

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