• PRINCETON: Mountain Lakes dredging project to begin in July

    By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer    With the award of a $2.6 million contract for construction this week by the Township Committee, work is expected to begin early next month on the Mountain Lakes improvement project.    The project, which is entirely funded by an anonymous donor, involves the rehabilitation of two dams located off Mountain Avenue.…

  • STATE: Tax cap amendment idea draws mixed reaction here

    By Kristine Snodgrass and Davy James, Staff Writers    Montgomery Mayor Mark Caliguire is enthusiastic about Gov. Chris Christie’s proposal for a constitutional amendment to cap property tax increases to no more than 2.5 percent a year.    One of the earliest mayors to sign on in support of the measure, Mayor Caliguire, a Republican,said that he…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Otis has breakout season

    North grad rewarded with all-star berth By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor    Chet Otis felt a lot more prepared going into his final high school baseball year, and it showed in a solid season that earned him a spot on the all-star team to represent Mercer County in the Carpenter Cup.    Now Otis is trying…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Township OKs pact to provide EMS to borough

    By Joanne Degnan, Staff Writer    EAST WINDSOR — The Township Council has approved a three-year shared-services agreement with Hightstown to provide the borough daytime EMS ambulance service at an annual cost of $30,000.    The agreement, which Mayor Janice Mironov described as beneficial to both communities, was approved by a 6-0 vote Tuesday.    Under the deal,…

  • PRINCETON: Fellowship in Prayer: Conference highlights

        Fellowship in Prayer, a multifaith organization focused on “prayer for peace,” is hosting its 60th Anniversary Conference, titled “Prayer: An Answer for the 21st Century,” June 24 through 27, 2010 on the campus of Princeton University.     People from all religions and wisdom traditions will come together at the conference to explore how they…

  • PBSN Singles Holiday Cocktails and Dance Social, Friday, July 2, 2010, 8pm. , Bogart’s Bistro and Lounge, Eatontown, NJ

    By Ralph Israel Friday, July 2, 2010, Monmouth County Location, PBSN Grand Opening – Bogart’s Just Opened in June. Cocktails and Conversation 8:00pm, Holiday Dance Party and Social 9:00pm ‘til close, Hors d’oeuvre 8:30pm to 9:00pm, Bogart’s Bistro and Lounge Sponsored by Professional and Business Singles Network. , Come Meet our NEW DJ Party on…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Pirates treasure sub-5:00 mile club

    WW-P South runs to record year By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor    Glen Bortolus didn’t get to run in a lot of varsity races for the West Windsor-Plainsboro South boys track and field team, but he holds a special spot on the team.    In the team’s final time trial of the spring, the sophomore became…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Improvement work starts on Cranbury, Wallace roads

    By John Saccenti, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — Work has begun on a project that officials say will improve pedestrian safety here.    The state Department of Transportation is working at the intersection of Cranbury Road, Wallace Road, Route 51 and the Route 4 bridge that will include new pedestrian crosswalks in every direction, countdown timers…

  • MONTGOMERY: Cell tower plan stirs up a quiet neighborhood

    MONTGOMERY: Cell tower plan stirs up a quiet neighborhood

    By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer    MONTGOMERY — It would be difficult to find a neighborhood that better exemplifies suburban contentment than this one in the northeast section of the township. On streets like Green Avenue, Sleepy Hollow Lane and Woodview Drive, kids play in yards, couples walk their dogs on tree-lined streets, and new mothers…

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