• HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Trail crossing work is under way

    Involves intersection of Pennington-Rocky Hill Road and Bailey Drive By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    Construction is under way at the intersection of Pennington-Rocky Hill Road and Bailey Drive in Hopewell Township to provide a safe crossing for cyclists and pedestrians.    Lawrence Hopewell Trail co-President Becky Taylor said the crossing, once completed, will be part of…

  • Get serious about township budget

    Jim Moore, Hopewell Township     In tough times, making budget decisions is like going to the dentist. The treatment can be painful, but it’s needed to maintain good fiscal health.    Whoever devised the 2010 Hopewell Township budget must have skipped the painful part and gone straight for the laughing gas.    It’s hard to miss the…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Live in concert — and at home

    Local resident opens living room to renowned performers, audience By Davy James, Staff Writer    If a person were to list their ideal venue to attend a concert, their own living room would seldom come to mind. But one local resident, with an eye on bringing top-level musicians to the township, decided he wanted to view…

  • PRINCETON: Memorial Day anchors a busy weekend

    By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer     Princeton will be abuzz with activity this weekend, with Memorial Day celebrations on tap as well as Princeton University’s annual Reunions celebration and commencement activities.    The annual Spirit of Princeton Memorial Day Parade and Dedication Ceremony will kick off at 10 a.m. Saturday with the parade departing from Princeton Avenue…

  • GUEST COLUMN: With Friday Night Fireworks, all we need is great weather

    By Glen Stephan    Never has the meaning of this town name — New Hope — been more meaningful to me than what has transpired in the past few months with my efforts to bring a much-needed lift to our businesses and residents.    Last Friday night’s test shoot (a very small sample) of our upcoming summer…

  • State playoff appearance is sign of Falcon lacrosse team’s progress

    BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent The exit was abrupt, a 14-1 loss to Morris Central. But the defeat for Monroe Township High School’s first-ever boys state lacrosse tournament game served its purpose. The Falcons received a humbling lesson in what needs to happen before they can reach the next level. Right now, they are what their…

  • E.B. softball team advances behind Hyland’s pitching

    BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent There is no mystery as to why East Brunswick High School’s softball team was one of the hottest teams around entering this week’s crucial slate of tournament action. Look at what transpired in the pitching circle and you can understand why the Bears were currently 24-4 and had advanced to the…

  • South Brunswick High School outfielder Jeff Dunleavy

    Top: South Brunswick High School outfielder Jeff Dunleavy climbed the fence, but as fans pointed out, he had no chance of pulling in the home run off the bat of Monroe High School’s Nick Dini during the May 21 NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV quarterfinal in Monroe. Top-seeded Monroe advanced with a 5-4 victory. Above:…

  • Memorial Elementary School first-grade teacher Kristy Cognata

    Memorial Elementary School first-grade teacher Kristy Cognata is surrounded by her students during the May 13 ceremony.

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