• HIGHTSTOWN: Borough takes aim at derelict property owners

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer HIGHTSTOWN — New regulations have been set for abandoned and vacant properties. The Borough Council unanimously voted to adopt an ordinance on June 15 that defines standards for registering and maintaining such properties. “It took us a while to get to this point,” resident Eugene Sarafin said. “Congratulations. Thank you…

  • EAST WINDSOR POLICE BLOTTER

    East Windsor   Deonte D. Harper, 20, of East Windsor, was arrested and charged with attempted burglary, burglary to a vehicle, theft and obstructing justice and a 15-year-old male juvenile, of East Windsor, was charged with criminal attempt and theft at 3:09 a.m. on June 22 after police responded to the area of Rembrandt…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Dancing the night away for autism awareness

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer EAST WINDSOR — Community members put on their dancing shoes to help raise money and awareness for families affected by autism. The Hightstown Elks Lodge 1955 hosted the third annual East Windsor Autism Awareness Dance-A-Thon and Raffle last Saturday to benefit Talking About Curing Autism (TACA). “It was a fantastic…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Girl Scout earns gold for serving meals to seniors

    EAST WINDSOR: Girl Scout earns gold for serving meals to seniors

    By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor EAST WINDSOR — A local teenager wanted to give senior citizens living at Wheaton Pointe a better mealtime experience — both nutritionally and emotionally. Kaylee Cesard, 16, of East Windsor, started a project at the affordable housing community that provides dinner and companionship to the seniors once a month. “Different…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Windsor Dermatology celebrates 30 years

    EAST WINDSOR: Windsor Dermatology celebrates 30 years

    EAST WINDSOR — When Windsor Dermatology opened its doors 30 years ago, it had one doctor, a receptionist and a handful of clients. Today, the practice includes six board-certified dermatologists, an aesthetician and a newly-expanded clinical trials department in a cutting-edge research facility. This weekend, Windsor Dermatology’s medical director and founder Dr. Jerry Bagel, along…

  • WHAT’S GOING ON: June 26, 2015

    Sat., June 27   Cranbury musicians will present a concert at 7 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury’s Fellowship Hall at 22 S. Main St. The concert will feature classical music and show tunes by Francine Hannay, Bernhard, Philipp and Max Geiger and Leslie Hart. The suggested donation is $20 per person…

  • BETH EL NEWS

    By Steve Guggenheim A new board is taking over tonight, headed by Doug Harris. A big thank you to Ben Genek for his last two years as president, his second time in the top job. The board installation is at 6 p.m. Have you enjoyed lunch after Saturday morning services? A lot of people have…

  • CRANBURY: MAYOR’S CORNER

    By James M. Taylor In most years as we begin summer things in the township begin to slow down as everyone heads off to enjoy summer vacations. However, this year it appears that summer will continue to be an active one in Cranbury. On June 9, the township held a meeting to update residents on…

  • STATE WE’RE IN: Dragonflies: Fierce ballerinas of the sky

    By Michele Byers Hang out by a pond or marsh on a warm summer day, and you’re almost guaranteed to see dragonflies. With colorful needle-shaped bodies and a double set of wings, they’re fun to watch as they hover, swoop and dart, sometimes at blink-of-the-eye speeds. They’re actually hunting — and very effectively! Dragonflies don’t…

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