• LETTERS: Republicans right for Township Committee

       To the editor:     In thumbing through The Cranbury Press recently I came across an interesting advertisement. In essence it was a take-off of a wanted poster with Republicans Jay Taylor and Dan Mulligan’s picture on it with the town of Cranbury looking for them to serve on its governing board. At first I thought…

  • ALLENTOWN: Monticello joins Hunt on cross country staff

    By: Kyle Moylan Sports Editor     While it might not have been the initial plan, Doug Hunt is going to show his cross country runners how to work with someone else and the spirit of team unity with a first-hand approach.     Hunt, entering his 26th season with the Allentown High School boys’ cross country…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: Elementary principals talk about their schools

    HOPEWELL VALLEY: Elementary principals talk about their schools

    On Wednesday (Sept. 9), these characters might be around to greet Hopewell Valley Regional School District students on opening day. They are (from left): Freddy the Frog, of Hopewell Elementary; Rocky the All-Star, of Stony Brook Elementary; Central High School’s Bulldog; The Bear Tavern Elementary Bear; and Tucker the Tollgator, of Toll Gate Grammar. Missing…

  • Composting Workshops Scheduled-Register by Sept. 8

    Somerset County Board of Freeholders  The Somerset County Division of Solid Waste Management and Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County are co-sponsoring two backyard-composting workshops for residents.  The workshops will be held Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and again from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Somerset County 4-H Center, located at 310 Milltown Rd. …

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Arts Commission has a full slate

    by Davy James, Staff Writer    As the summer months are left behind and fall arrives, the South Brunswick Arts Commission has a full slate of offerings for the township that are open to all.    With new art exhibits, poetry readings, jazz concerts and photography programs, a wide array of artistic mediums will be on display…

  • WEST WINDSOR: WW-P students starting with a full day

    By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR —  Students in the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District will head back to school on Wednesday for a full day of classes — which will be a new way to open the school year there.    The district decided to have a full day this year instead the half day of…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Council OKs new business administrator

    By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — The township’s interim business administrator has become the permanent one, following a contentious vote by Township Council on Monday night to approve the mayor’s appointment for the position.    Bob Hary, a township employee for over 20 years, was Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh’s choice to replace Christopher Marion, who…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: Explorations will offer courses for senior citizens

    HOPEWELL VALLEY: Explorations will offer courses for senior citizens

    New group for seniors will meet in the Pennington Presbyterian Church, beginning Oct. 12 By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    A new organization for seniors in Hopewell Valley and the surrounding area will offer courses in the Pennington Presbyterian Church, beginning Oct. 12.    The all-volunteer organization has been named Explorations.    ”Explorations is dedicated to providing a…

  • MANVILLE: Police Blotter

       At 7:41 p.m. Aug. 24, a West Camplain Road resident reported losing her wallet outside the A&P on North Main Street. The Coach brand wallet contained a New Jersey driver’s license, a nurse’s license and six credit cards. * * *    At 11:33 p.m. Aug. 24, a caller reported her 2002 Acura RSX stolen from…

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