• CRANBURY: HHS alumni recalls how school used to be

    CRANBURY: HHS alumni recalls how school used to be

    By David Kilby, Managing Editor    CRANBURY — As students graduated from schools throughout the area, several dozen alumni of Hightstown High School gathered at The Cranbury Inn and reminisced about what high school was like in 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s.    Members of the Hightstown High School classes of 1943 to 1961 were present at the…

  • CRANBURY: Board asks less signs for hotel, day care center

    By David Kilby, Managing Editor    CRANBURY — The designers of the site plan for a day care center and hotel on Route 130 asked the Cranbury Planning Board for its suggestions, and the board suggested more aesthetics and less signs for the site.    The hearing June 16 was the third one on the site plan.…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Chief answers questions about police policies

    HIGHTSTOWN: Chief answers questions about police policies

    Chief James Eufemia addresses Mayor Steve Kirson and Borough Council members June 6, the night his retirement plans was first announced publicly. Now, the town is discussing replacing the outgoing chief with a private citizen – a public safety director. (Photo by Jen Samuel)

  • Protect seniors with Senior Freeze

    Madlyn Fergang, AARP outreach volunteer, Monroe Township     If you have not already seen it, AARP New Jersey released a video about AARP member Ruthann Wohlforth’s struggles to remain in her house with dignity in the face of rising property taxes.    Her video can be found at youtube.com/users/AARPNewJersey.    Her ability to live independently depends on…

  • SOUTH BRUNWSICK – SBHS graduates 680 class of 2011

    SOUTH BRUNWSICK – SBHS graduates 680 class of 2011

    Staff photos by Maria Riegel More than 600 South Brunswick High School seniors received their diplomas June 22 at the Sun Bank Center in Trenton.

  • MONTGOMERY: Volunteer!: The art of science
  • HIGHTSTOWN: Social justice advocates lambaste immigration poll

    By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor    HIGHTSTOWN — Fury and passion filled the atmosphere during opening public comments opposing a recent poll on illegal immigration at the Borough Council meeting Monday night.    Several Democrats called it a “push poll.”    Councilwoman Skye Gilmartin and former fire chief John Archer sponsored the poll, which they announced in a…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Plaques showcase historic transformations

    HIGHTSTOWN: Plaques showcase historic transformations

    By Doug Carman, Special Writer    HIGHTSTOWN — People, some driving, some walking, often pass by the Hightstown Pharmacy building on the corner of Main Street and Stockton Street.    Individuals facing the wall of the Tavern on the Lake can see a picture of that same building, the Hightstown Pharmacy, back in 1921, when it was…

  • CENTRAL JERSEY: Mercer County Freedom Festival Saturday in West Windsor

    CENTRAL JERSEY: Mercer County Freedom Festival Saturday in West Windsor

        Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes and the Mercer County Park Commission proudly announce the 7th Annual Mercer County Freedom Festival will be held in conjunction with popular radio station 94.5 WPST on Saturday, June 25.     Thanks to a generous private donation, collaboration with WPST, and corporate sponsorships, the festival is free of…

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