• MONTGOMERY: A decade of good growth

    Column: Nuse Sense By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor    When you are around Montgomery High from season to season and year to year, it’s easy to forget just how much the school has changed in the last 10 years.    There are still some loyal Princeton Packet readers out there who remember former sports editor Andy Kaye,…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Licensing of taxicabs delayed by council

    By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer    HIGHTSTOWN — Taxi companies that have been operating without a license since the Borough Council issued a moratorium on new licenses at the beginning of 2009 will continue to do so for a while longer.    That ban was lifted in September, but the council at its March 1 meeting agreed…

  • PRINCETON: University evacuates science buildings after bomb threat

      Law enforcement authorities and Princeton University’s Department of Public Safety are investigating "an unsubstantiated bomb threat" at the contruction site of the school’s new chemistry building on Friday afternoon. Jadwin Hall and Icahn Laboratory were evacuated and occupants advised to return home to await further information. According to the university, "The Department of Public…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Regional school board candidates forum set

       HIGHTSTOWN — The League of Women Voters of East Windsor–Hightstown, in conjunction with the TV production class at Hightstown High School, will sponsor a School Board Candidates’ Night on April 6.    The forum will provide an opportunity for voters to hear from candidates running for contested seats in the upcoming school board elections, which will…

  • CENTRAL JERSEY: Police takeover study to be revealed next week

    By Vic Monaco, Managing Editor    A consultant’s study to determine the feasibility of East Windsor taking over police coverage in Hightstown, begun in the summer of 2008, will be revealed next week at meetings of both governing councils.    Brian Valentino, of Patriot Consulting, said this week that his firm’s 60-page report will include recommendations, in…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Family members recall soldier’s desire to help

    HILLSBOROUGH: Family members recall soldier’s desire to help

       The family of 28-year-old U.S. Army Pfc., and Hillsborough resident, Pawel Serafin remember their late relative as someone with a big personality, big dreams and a big heart.    ”Pawel was outgoing, and enjoyed being around his friends,” said his brother Damian Serafin. “Being able to fit in with a crowd of people who didn’t know…

  • PRINCETON: State funding cut complicates consolidation

    By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer    Funding for a Princeton Borough and Township consolidation study has been put in limbo as a result of budget cuts implemented by Gov. Chris Christie, but officials here say they will find a way to continue the effort.    The consolidation study, conducted by an independent consultant, was to have been…

  • WEST AMWELL: South slates special school budget session tonight

    Meeting at 7 p.m. in the school commons By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    WEST AMWELL — The South Hunterdon Regional High School Board of Education will hold a special meeting tonight, Thursday, to discuss the 2010-11 budget.    Prior to the 7 p.m. budget workshop in the school commons, the board will meet in a private…

  • Girl Scouts earn Silver Awards helping Operation Shoebox

    Girl Scouts earn Silver Awards helping Operation Shoebox

    Receiving the award were (left to right) Nicole Gambardella, Kalyn Haver, Sara Jess, Lisa Bonanno and Kelsey Haddorff.

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