• ROBBINSVILLE: Complaint against Reca dismissed

    By Melissa L. Gaffney, Staff Writer The state School Ethics Commission has dismissed a complaint filed against Robbinsville Board of Education President Mike Reca.     The complaint was filed April 25 by former board member Joseph Armenti, who resigned from his post in October.     Mr. Armenti alleged that Mr. Reca violated statute and “surrendered…

  • PRINCETON: Boro garage now offers monthly parking

    By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer    For borough merchants and residents interested in finding long-term parking in downtown Princeton, the Borough of Princeton has announced that it now offers long-term parking in its Spring Street municipal garage.    The monthly rate for parking in the garage will be $180, which includes parking privileges 24 hours a day,…

  • Special thanks for 5K helpers

    Michael Brennan, of Cranbury     On Aug. 18, I hosted a 5K Road Run fundraiser for my Eagle Scout Project, which is to build a 100-meter, two-lane track at the Cranbury School. Despite the scorching heat, we had over 20 volunteers and over 70 participants. The run was a great success.    I would like to…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: Schools superintendent is man of many talents

    HOPEWELL VALLEY: Schools superintendent is man of many talents

    Thomas Smith left the communications field to pursue a career in education By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    In the early 1990s, while he was in the midst of several years of working on television commercials for Limelight Productions in New York City, Tom Smith helped a friend coach for Special Olympics.    ”It was an epiphany.…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: Coming soon: Karenzo’s frozen pasta sauce

    HOPEWELL VALLEY: Coming soon: Karenzo’s frozen pasta sauce

    Vince Ippolito is bringing his family’s special tomato sauce recipe to the world in a special way that could save you time.

  • WEST WINDSOR: Bike thefts on rise at train station

    By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — On a nice day, more than 100 bicycles can be found chained up to railings and bike racks at the Princeton Junction Train Station.    It’s one way for commuters to get around the headaches of parking and traffic congestion at the station.    But lately those bikes have…

  • MONROE: Birds fly high in Ripken

    by Natalie Lescroart, Staff Writer    MONROE — After an impressive fourth-place finish at the Cal Ripken World Series in Lamar, Colo., the Dirty Birds have landed back in Monroe as hometown heroes.    ”All of us who reside in Monroe are very proud of those boys,” Mayor Richard Pucci said. “It was very exciting for all…

  • PRINCETON AREA: Community Calendar: Saturday, Aug. 29 — Monday, Sept. 7

    Saturday, Aug. 29    West Windsor Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Vaughn Drive parking lot of the Princeton Junction Train Station. Performing will be the Quincy Mumford Band, a four-piece band consisting of Brian Gearty on bass guitar, Karlee Bloomfield on keys, Jeff Mann on drums and Quincy Mumford on acoustic guitar. On the…

  • Gov. Corzine’s ‘desperate’ campaign

    Ileana Schirmer of Hamilton     Jon Corzine is desperate, scared, ruthless and rich.    He is desperate because the election is less than 75 days away and he has run behind Chris Christie in every single poll, including those commissioned by his own campaign.    He is scared because he can’t run on his record. Eight years…

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