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PRINCETON POLICE BLOTTER: June 19
A Redding Circle resident reported that someone stole a UPS package containing a cell phone and tablet, worth $500, from his porch between June 9 and June 12. The incident was reported at 6:29 p.m. June 12. Glenn P. Layendecker, 42, of Glenview Drive, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for $159 from…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Weather holds off for high school graduation
Mother Nature opened a window of opportunity Thursday night and Hillsborough High School jumped through it to hold graduation ceremonies on its Noonan Field on campus. After a year trying the indoor facilities at Sun Bank Arena in Trenton, early-evening commencement was back at its home athletic stadium. It was a bit of touch and…
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EAST WINDSOR: Teen charged with intent to distribute MDMA, stun gun possession
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor EAST WINDSOR — An 18-year-old resident was arrested and charged with intent to distribute MDMA after he reportedly brought a stun gun to a local playground on June 11. Luke F. Seiter-Magsamen, of Bolton Road, allegedly had the stun gun at the Quad Three playground around 6 p.m. but returned…
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CRANBURY: Packed to the brim with literary gems
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor CRANBURY — A trip to the Cranbury Bookworm can be a hunt, a mystery, an adventure. With 20,000 regular used and more expensive antiquarian books, the bookstore caters to bibliophiles, booksellers and collectors. The Cranbury Bookworm officially opened in 1974. The Bookworm existed for more than 38 years in a…
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CRANBURY: Downtown blooms thanks to community
CRANBURY — The beautification of the lampposts downtown is truly a community effort. The Woman’s Club of Cranbury held a geranium sale in both the spring of 2014 and 2015 to provide hayrack baskets for Cranbury’s nine new lampposts. To supplement the amount of money raised, the club gave each business owner in close proximity…
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CRANBURY: Journey into mixed media
CRANBURY — When it’s hot outside, escape with “A Journey Through Mixed Media” this July in the Gourgaud Gallery. Explore Egypt or venture into China through Francine Van Ostrand’s entrancing mixed media paintings, which will be on exhibit from July 12-26. The artist will be available to share and discuss her work with the visitors…
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CRANBURY: Women helping women
CRANBURY — The Woman’s Club of Cranbury values a commitment to education. The club now offers a scholarship for a woman pursuing post-secondary education after a break from education; it helps her achieve an educational goal and make a difference in her life. The scholarship is open to women living in Mercer and Middlesex counties.…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Latino Festival moved to Rocky Brook Park
By Amy Batista, Special Writer HIGHTSTOWN — The Borough Council rescinded a resolution Monday night that it previously passed regarding the use of the Memorial Park parking lot for the upcoming Latino Festival. The council had several discussions and raised concerns over the use of the lot to help host the third Latino Festival from…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Borough sets salaries for new zoning officials
By Amy Batista, Special Writer HIGHTSTOWN — The borough plans to bulk up its zoning department with more paid staff members. The Borough Council passed an ordinance Monday night that establishes salary ranges for newly hired and already designated zoning officials including a new full-time housing inspector and zoning officer. George Chin was appointed a…
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